E25: When the Food Network Calls with Jessie Thomas

About this episode

Jessie Thomas shares her journey from a love of food to working on the Food Network's Chopped, highlighting the friendships and faith experiences along the way.

InterVarsity Alumna Jessie Thomas had no idea that her love for food and hospitality would open so many doors: personal chef, cooking on local television, hanging out with Cookie Monster (to name a few). But nothing compared to her experience as a crew member on the Food Network's reality cooking series Chopped . During their marathon recording sessions each day, Jessie got to work alongside hurt and anxious people; people who became lifelong friends and who experienced the love of Jesus. All because Jessie made room at the table and provided a listening ear. Enjoy Jessie's story! MORE WORLD CHANGER STORIES E20: Andy Mineo: Using Influence, Inspiration, and Imperfection to Make Something New ( YouTube , Spotify , Apple ) FOLLOW JESSIE @jessiecchf @jessoulfood STAY IN TOUCH WITH INTERVARSITY WORLD CHANGERS Socials: @ivworldchangerspod Subscribe, rate, & review: Apple , Spotify , YouTube Support more InterVarsity World Changer stories! Visit our website ★ Support this podcast ★

People in this episode

Guest: Jessie Thomas

Topics covered

• food
• hospitality
• Christianity
• friendship
• cooking
• reality TV

Keywords

• Jessie Thomas
• Food Network
• Chopped
• cooking
• hospitality
• Christianity
• friendship
• reality TV

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: InterVarsity, Food Network

Books & works: Chopped

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