The Ignite Institute : CHANGE HAPPENS NOW!

Change Happens Now is a podcast dedicated to conversations and practices exploring wisdom based leadership. Wisdom-based Leadership is an approach that seeks to cultivate transformation at the intersections of spirituality, justice, and social innovation. In each episode, we feature guests from across industries who will share stories, insights, practices, and tools that will prepare and empower aspiring and emerging leaders to enact social change in their personal lives, communities, and in the organizations they serve. SUBSCRIBE : ignite.psr.edu

The Ignite Institute : CHANGE HAPPENS NOW! is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 70 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #10

  Honoring the Life and Legacy of Reverend Dr. Dorsey Odell Blake

  Jun 18, 202545 minS7

  <p>In this deeply moving Season 7 finale episode, we honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Dorsey Odell Blake, beloved faculty member, mentor, tireless advocate for justice, and prophetic voice in the Pacific School of Religion (PSR) community and beyond, who passed away in March 2025. Dr. Blake first came to PSR in 1968, during a time of national upheaval that he often compared to our own. Inspired by personal encounters with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other Civil Rights leaders, he pursued a theological education rooted in justice, compassion, and community. After graduating in 1971, he remained deeply connected to...

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  Episode #9

  The Future of Mentorship for Emerging Leaders of Color

  Dec 11, 202425 minS7

  <p>In this inspiring episode, we continue our exploration of Kwaray’s development by welcoming a dynamic and deeply knowledgeable voice: Tiffany Bluhm, Executive Director of PAX—an organization dedicated to mentoring and vocational development for emerging Christians of color—and a contributor to Kwaray. With over 16 years in ministry and nonprofit leadership, Tiffany’s insights blend practical wisdom, historical context, and a profound appreciation for cultural identity’s role in spiritual growth. In this conversation, she highlights the critical need for mentorship within Christian communities of color, illustrating how this historically underserved population often lacks the guidance necessary to develop ro...

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  Episode #8

  Wisdom-Based Leadership: Cultivating a Garden of Growth

  Nov 6, 202433 minS7

  <p>In this episode, we sat down with Jonathon Murillo, our Director of Content and Strategy at Ignite Institute at PSR. Jonathon introduces the concept of a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) world and the need for a new way to lead, which led to the development of Ignite's hallmark program, Wisdom-Based Leadership. He shares how this leadership framework goes beyond traditional corporate tools and methods, and integrates personal formation and skill development, with its competencies of creative communication, courageous collaboration, and contemplative care. We hear about the positive changes observed in leaders trained in wisdom-based leadership and the...

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  Episode #7

  Community-Based Learning: The Evolution of Education and Formation

  Oct 9, 202435 minS77

  <p>In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Cindy Liu, a visionary strategist dedicated to redefining the future of education through Kwaray, a groundbreaking community-based learning platform. Cindy takes us on her journey, sharing insights on why fostering a sense of community is essential for transformative education and personal growth and how Kwaray’s unique model is setting itself apart from traditional learning environments, offering a space for rising faith leaders leaders to not only gain knowledge but to actively build community, nurture spiritual growth, and drive social impact. She provides a thoughtful analysis of the current cu...

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  Episode #6

  Breaking Barriers: How Kwaray is Reimagining the Future of Theological Education

  Sep 12, 202434 minS7

  <p>Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy, President of Pacific School of Religion, discusses the origin story of Kwaray, a new community-based learning platform dedicated to equipping rising faith leaders as they navigate an era of profound spiritual and cultural upheaval. Kwaray aims to address the pressing needs of accessible theological education and challenge the notion of excellence by exclusion in higher education. It seeks to create an inclusive space for learning and engaging questions of meaning, society, and spirituality and is built on a distributed network that allows for diverse voices and perspectives to contribute and learn together. This episode o...

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