God on the Move Podcast

Episodios

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  87. Faith and Community in South Sudan: Nurturing Change and Growth 10.08.2026 35m

  What if the gospel’s greatest breakthroughs happen where roads are dirt, schools meet under trees, and following Jesus can cost you everything?  In this episode of God on the Move Tom Obwogo shares how he was sent from Kenya to Wau, South Sudan, through a partnership between Gracehill Mission Church, World Concern, and the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, equipping 15 local evangelists to plant and disciple nearly 200 village churches amid trauma, tension, and deep cultural practices. He describes prioritizing children’s discipleship through simple schools and Sunday school, training about 300 teachers and gathering over 2,000 children weekly, and using a savings-and-discipleship model that formed nearly 70 groups saving about $8,000 while encouraging farming committees. Tom also reflects on dangers, denominational collaboration, consistent Bible reading, and how God sustains him through sickness, loss, and testimonies of transformation.   📚 Links from the Interview World Concern Episcopal of Church South Sudan About Chalmers’ Restore Programe   🧑‍💻 About Tom Tom Obwogo is a Christian young leader and A2A missions coordinator currently serving in South Sudan with a strong passion for evangelism, discipleship, and community transformation. He works closely with local churches and evangelists to train and equip leaders, with a special focus on children’s ministry and village outreach, aiming to build sustainable discipleship structures and strengthen the local church in unreached communities. He holds a university degree in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), which has equipped him with analytical and technical skills. Alongside his academic training, he has been actively involved in Christian student and mission work, where he held leadership roles and gained practical experience in ministry leadership and mobilization. Tom was born and raised in a Christian family, and his personal faith journey deepened in 2014 when he became born again during his secondary school years following the loss of his father. This season shaped his dependence on God and strengthened his calling to ministry and service. Today, Tom serves with a vision of holistic transformation—spiritual and social—through the local church, especially among marginalized and unreached communities.   🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony.
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  86. Conservation Efforts in Ghana: Honoring God's Creation 27.07.2026 40m

  Where is the moral voice of the church when rivers are poisoned, forests are destroyed, and communities lose their livelihoods?  In this episode of God on the Move, Seth Appiah-Kubi shares how his Christian faith led him from a career in finance to become national director of A Rocha Ghana, a Christian conservation organization working across Ghana to protect ecosystems, wildlife, and water while supporting community livelihoods. He describes Ghana’s worsening environmental crisis—especially illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) polluting rivers with mercury and cyanide, degrading land, and threatening protected forests—alongside climate-change impacts in the savanna north. Seth explains A Rocha’s slow but growing engagement with churches through training, conferences, and partnerships, and recounts their major campaign to stop bauxite mining in the biodiverse, river-sourcing Atewa Forest, including a 2020 court case that has halted mining while they advocate for national park status and call the global church to prayer and action.   📚 Links from the Interview A Rocha Ghana Article: A Critique of Prosperity Theology in the Context of Ghanaian Christianity Podcast: 83. From Slavery to Climate Crisis: An Exploration of Injustice   🧑‍💻 About Seth Dr. Seth Appiah-Kubi is the National Director of A Rocha Ghana. Seth has a strong experience and passion for conservation and the security of natural resources for communities that depend on them. He has been involved in conservation and creation care for almost 15 years and has been a key part in formulating the conservation models used by A Rocha Ghana, involving community-based conservation, conservation education and conservation research. Seth holds a PhD in finance and is a Chartered Management Accountant. He served on both national and international conservation committees, platforms and forums dealing with various protocols relating to the environment, biodiversity and natural resources.   🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony.
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  85. Onboard Logos Hope: A Mission of Hope, Help, and Knowledge 13.07.2026 38m

  What if a ship full of books could do more for a city than any bookstore ever could?    In this episode of God on the Move Alexandrea Alexis shares how God led her from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to serving on the Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, and eventually into an advanced preparation leadership role ahead of the ship’s UK tour. She explains the ship’s mission of sharing knowledge, help, and hope through discounted educational literature, community programs, and partnership with local churches and organizations, including outreach and prayer initiatives across London. Alex reflects on cultural transitions between the Caribbean and New York, learning flexibility and leadership on board, ministry moments in minority-Christian contexts, a challenge team in Madagascar, highlights like global worship, and her next step of rest and waiting on God.   📚 Links from the Interview GBA Ships OM International OM UK   🧑‍💻 About Alex Coming from the island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Alexandrea (27) has served onboard the MV Logos Hope for the past three years. What first started as prayer to serve led to God working in her life in ways that she never would have imagined. Reflecting on her life, she is able to see God's hand preparing her for where she is now - from moving to the USA during her formative years, then having to transition back into her home culture as a late teen, as well as being exposed to missions at a young age. Not only that, as she journeyed with the ship, she has been able to see God's hand in the places that she visited and understand the importance of presence. As Alex comes to the end of her time onboard, she looks forward to what God has in store for her but is content in her season of "waiting on God".   🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony.
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  84: Faith's Sacrifice: Untold Stories of Christians in Iran 29.06.2026 26m

  We hear about Iran in the news almost every day—but when was the last time you heard the voice of an Iranian Christian?   In this episode of God on the Move, Ashkan shares his powerful story of coming to faith in Jesus, fleeing Iran, losing his father, and discovering hope in the midst of grief, exile, and uncertainty. He also opens a window into the lives of Iranian Christians whose faith is often hidden but deeply alive—believers gathering in underground churches, women leading Bible studies in secret, young people facing rejection, and families paying a high cost for following Christ. Through stories from his book Faith Sacrifice: A Voice for the Voiceless, Ashkan invites the global church to listen, pray, and stand with brothers and sisters in Iran whose courage is remarkable, but whose voices are seldom heard.   📚 Links from the Interview Faith’s Sacrifice: A Voice for the Voiceless: Untold Stories of Christians in Iran Ashkan’s Instagram  OpenDoors: Iran   🧑‍💻 About Ashkan A. R. Ashkan is a writer committed to documenting the hidden lives of Iranian Christians. His work focuses on faith, resilience, and the challenges faced by believers who endure rejection, discrimination, and persecution while often concealing their faith for safety. Through careful research and anonymized testimonies, Ashkan seeks to honor their sacrifices and share their stories with dignity and respect. He has dedicated his writing to raising awareness of these communities and ensuring their voices are heard, even when they cannot speak openly.   🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony.  
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  83. From Slavery to Climate Crisis: An Exploration of Injustice 15.06.2026 32m

  What if the systems that ended slavery also helped ignite the climate crisis now threatening the Caribbean?    In this episode of God on the Move, Dr Keron Niles shares how Trinidad and Tobago’s history of plantation slavery connects to today’s fossil-fuel-driven climate impacts, arguing that both are rooted in the same export-oriented production logic and the “tragedy of the commons.” He explains how industrialization replaced forced labor with coal-powered machines, driving emissions that now intensify hurricanes and sea-level rise for small island states. Keron challenges climate denial and the idea that Christianity is anti-science, describing faith as answering “why” while science explains “how.” He also addresses ongoing injustices, including modern slavery tied to mining for energy-transition metals, and calls the church toward justice, repentance, and prayer for peace grounded in the cross.   📚 Links from the Interview Dr Keron Niles   🧑‍💻 About Keron Dr Keron Niles is a Lecturer at the Institute of International Relations at the University of the West Indies. His work focuses on problems that arise at the intersection of climate and energy policy. Within the last five years, his research has also focused on assessing cultural industries as a pathway to low-carbon and circular economic growth.    As a certified youth worker for the past 21 years, and a published poet, Dr. Niles has been involved in international outreach projects in Guyana, Suriname, Haiti and Kenya. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Government (with minors in History and International Relations) from The University of West Indies and a Master’s Degree in International Law from the University of Aberdeen. Dr. Niles also serves as an advisor to the Port of Spain Hub of the Global Shapers Network – a global youth movement founded by the World Economic Forum. 🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony.
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  82. Hope Made Strong: Bridging Mental Health, Church, and Social Work 01.06.2026 44m

  What if your burnout isn’t proof you’re failing—but a signal you’ve been caring deeply for too long?    In this episode of God on the Move, Laura Howe shares how 20 years as a social worker serving people facing trauma, addiction, homelessness, and severe mental illness led her into compassion fatigue—and how God met her in that breaking point with a new vision. You’ll hear why she believes the local church can become a community of support, belonging, and hope alongside professional care, and how Hope Made Strong was born to equip churches with language and practical tools for mental health. Laura also explains the growth of the Church Mental Health Summit—from a free online event to thousands of registrations across 120 countries—and her next step: partnering with local churches to host community-based “pop-up” summits that build trust and real relationships.   📚 Links from the Interview Hope Made Strong Website Hope Made Strong Podcast Church Mental Health Summit Website Wen-Pin Leow: Mental Health and the Church   🧑‍💻 About Laura Laura Howe is a registered social worker, ministry leader, and the founder of Hope Made Strong. With over 20 years of experience in mental health and addictions, Laura is passionate about helping the local church become a place of hope, belonging, and purpose. Through the Care Ministry Podcast, online courses, coaching, and the global Church Mental Health Summit, Laura has supported thousands of  eaders around the world. She knows firsthand the weight of caregiving and the risks of burnout, which is why her heart is to see leaders strengthened and equipped to serve well, without losing themselves in the process. Laura’s teaching is practical,  faith-filled, and always rooted in real-life ministry experiences. Whether she’s training volunteers or speaking at large events, Laura helps churches build sustainable care ministries that truly make a difference. 🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony.
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  81. Lebanon: The Gateway of the Gospel in the Middle East 18.05.2026 36m

  What does hope look like for Lebanese teenagers growing up through economic collapse, displacement, and war?   In this episode of God on the Move, Maher El Hajj shares how Youth for Christ Lebanon creates safe, welcoming youth centers where traumatized 12–18-year-olds find community, counseling, tutoring, and the gospel shared through relational discipleship. Hear how YFC partners with local churches and navigates ministry in a majority-Muslim context. Maher recounts the story of a displaced 15-year-old whose grief and depression gave way to healing and joy as the center became his “second home,” and explains why many Muslim families still send their children because they see real transformation. He closes with a plea not to forget Middle Eastern Christians and specific prayer requests for perseverance, wisdom, peace, and support.   📚 Links from the Interview Youth for Christ Lebanon Donate to Youth for Christ Lebanon   🧑‍💻 About Maher Maher El Hajj is married and has two kids. He became a follower of Jesus through a Youth for Christ Lebanon program in 1995. He was invited to join YFCL as a full-time staff member in 2003. In January 2012, he accepted the role of National Director. YFCL actively reaches out to youth from all faith backgrounds to reach the marginalized and often overlooked young people in his country. Maher is passionate about engaging youth and seeing them saved and disciplined through YFCL’s various ministries. Maher also plays the role of Regional Director for YFC MENA, through which he raises funds, trains and oversees work in different YFC chapters in the region. 🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony.
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  80. Resilience in Madagascar: A Quest for Transformation 04.05.2026 45m

  What happens when a nation rich in beauty and resources is held back by spiritual syncretism, crushing poverty, and foreign interests—and Christians still refuse to give up?    In this episode of God on the Move, Mahafahatra Vonintsoa shares how Madagascar’s traditions of ancestor worship and zebu sacrifice shape gospel conversations, why discipleship is urgently needed as many mix Christianity with traditional beliefs, and how the 2009 political coup coincided with her being born again and reshaped her view of development as starting with restored people. She also opens up about failed efforts like a stalled solar project, the eye-opening impact of medical missions to remote communities, and the “Sisterhood of Seven Women” dreaming of practical, holistic education initiatives for girls—inviting collaborators, volunteers, and support, and asking for prayer for spiritual strength and a way forward for Madagascar.   🧑‍💻 About Mahafahatra Mahafahatra Vonintsoa is a Malagasy professional passionate about transformational development in Madagascar. Raised in a humble family from the Amoron’i Mania and Haute Matsiatra regions, she was inspired early on to contribute to her country’s growth through education and service. After studying business administration, marketing, and international management, she gained diverse experience across sectors including investment promotion, project development, and sustainable development, as well as missionary work. Since giving her life to Christ in 2009, Mahafahatra’s vision for development has been deeply shaped by her faith. She believes that lasting transformation in Madagascar begins with restored identity in Christ, leading to renewed relationships with God, others, and the environment. Today, she serves as an Operations and Sustainability Manager for a medical mission NGO, while actively investing in student ministry and mentoring young people. Through her work and community engagement, she is committed to empowering the next generation and contributing to meaningful, faith-driven change in Madagascar. 🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony.
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  79. From Slum to CEO: A Journey With Dawn for the Poor in the Philippines 20.04.2026 34m

  What happens when a child from a Manila slum becomes the leader of the very organization that once sponsored him? In this episode of God on the Move, Fred Dungganon shares how growing up in extreme poverty in Welfareville, losing his father, and surviving through odd jobs shaped his life—along with his early involvement in a spiritist cult marked by fear, emptiness, and syncretism. He tells how encountering the gospel at a youth camp led him back to Jesus, into discipleship, and ultimately into ministry with Dawn for the Poor, an OMF-founded work serving the urban poor through scholarships, holistic programs, and house churches. Fred recounts becoming executive director at 26, navigating a near-closure in 2020 that turned into renewed support during the pandemic, and casting vision for “Project 25” as Dawn expands to more communities across the Philippines.   📚 Links from the Interview Dawn for the Poor OMF International Podcast: Episode 23, From the Slums of Uganda to Founding a Conglomerate Social Enterprise Book: A Journey Of The Poor Book: Journey to Growth   🧑‍💻 About Fred Fred Dungganon is a Filipino pastor and nonprofit leader who serves as Executive Director of Dawn for the Poor, a Christian ministry working among urban poor communities in the Philippines. Having grown up in extreme poverty in Manila’s slums, he benefited from the organisation’s sponsorship programme as a child—an experience that enabled him to complete his education and encounter the Christian faith.  After later pursuing ministry and leadership within the organisation, Dungganon became its director in 2007, helping transition it into a locally led foundation. Under his leadership, Dawn for the Poor has expanded its work in education, healthcare, livelihood development, and church planting, impacting thousands of families and communities.  Dungganon is widely known for his story of transformation—from scavenging to support his family to leading the very organisation that once supported him—and for his vision of holistic mission that integrates faith, discipleship, and poverty alleviation.   🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony.
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  77. The Essence of Relational Peace: A Journey in Faith, Education and Community 23.03.2026 38m

  In this episode of God on the Move, Gary Sweeten shares how his small-town, collaborative schooling and cross-denominational Christian upbringing shaped his lifelong focus on relationships, education, and gentle, grace-filled ministry. He describes a pivotal call to serve Christ that led him into higher education leadership and counseling, including opening a house church for troubled university students in 1970. Sweeten explains that change happens through person-centered listening rather than confrontation, and he highlights the importance of addressing shame as well as guilt across cultures, drawing on his ministry in Scandinavia and beyond. He outlines “Relational Peace” as blessing others with shalom, teaching practical skills such as GREW (genuine concern, respect, empathic understanding, warmth) and renewing the mind (Romans 12:2), urging churches to move beyond a medical model, equip laypeople (Ephesians 4), and become healing communities.   📚 Links from the Interview Relational Peace   🧑‍💻 About Gary Shortly after completing his doctorate in 1975, Dr. Gary Sweeten was compelled to live out the biblical exhortation to equip people for ministry. To that end, he launched the “Teleios” ministry within Cincinnati’s College Hill Presbyterian Church. It was there that he trained and equipped everyday lay people to provide care and compassion to the body of believers. The emotional and spiritual health of the community rose.  He was convinced the same skills could be used in other settings and he held national and international conferences multiple times per year, and thousands attended. Soon, he was invited to travel to other countries to teach these same skills. People were being equipped and the reports of emotionally healthier individuals, families and communities poured in. Now with the advent of online learning and the reach/access the Internet provides, Gary and team have launched RelationalPeace.org to make his equipping materials accessible worldwide. The online courses are video-based with accompanying workbooks, and can be consumed individually, in families or in a group format.   🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!
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  76. Serving God Under Siege in Ukraine 09.03.2026 21m

  In this episode of God on the Move, Valentyn and Liuba Siniy share how Russia’s full-scale invasion has reshaped church life in Ukraine, from early surges of seekers asking “Where is God?” to ongoing fatigue, trauma, and uneven realities between frontline and distant regions. Valentyn, a pastor and seminary leader displaced from Kherson, describes churches near the front as crowded yet under-resourced, growing needs in women’s ministry, chaplaincy, and trauma healing, and increased cooperation among Orthodox, Catholic, and evangelical communities. He explains that persecution of evangelicals is most evident in Russian-occupied territories, recounting arrests of Christians, and rejects claims of widespread persecution in free Ukraine. Valentyn introduces his memoir Serving God Under Siege (Ukrainian title: A Man Whose Home Was Stolen), reflecting on evacuation, loss, theological testing, lament, and seeing God’s “hands” through others, and he asks for prayer for a just peace and national restoration.   📚 Links from the Interview Book: Serving God Under Siege Episode 48: Faith on the Front Line: Testimonies From Eastern Ukraine Tavriski Christian Institute   🧑‍💻 About Valentyn Valentyn Syniy was born in Kherson, Ukraine, and raised in a Christian family during the final decades of the Soviet Union. After committing his life to Christ and being baptized in 1995, he began serving in youth ministry at Christ the Savior Church in Kherson. Ordained as a pastor in 1998, he has dedicated his life to pastoral ministry, theological education, and leadership development.  He serves as President of Tavria Christian Institute, where he has taught since 2004, and holds degrees in Christian leadership, history, and theology, including a PhD in Theology. Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, he led the evacuation and relocation of the institute while continuing to preach and minister in Ukraine. His work focuses on theological education, church leadership, and Christian witness in times of crisis.   🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony.   📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!
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  75. Beyond Ritual: Mental Health Advocacy in Indonesian Churches 23.02.2026 30m

  In this episode of God on the Move, Totok Wiryasaputra shares how he helped start and now leads the Indonesian Association of Psycho-Spiritual Counselors (IAPC) to raise mental-health awareness and develop psycho-spiritual caregiving within Indonesian churches across denominations. He describes Indonesia’s complex religious and political tensions across regions, the stigma and spiritual framing of mental illness, and the church’s tendency toward ritual and numerical growth rather than holistic, incarnational care. Totok explains IAPC’s grassroots approach—training pastors and church members, travelling to provinces for annual meetings, and integrating psychology and faith amid scepticism from both secular clinicians and conservative Christians—while noting challenges in practical follow-through after training. He outlines his “Hexagonal Church” dream centered on caring as a biblical, historical, ecclesiological, spiritual, operational, and cultural framework, recounts his upbringing in a remote village shaped by missionaries, and shares his ongoing grief-counseling and online ministry at age 75. He closes with a call for unity in a “post-apologetical” posture and a request for international partners to come to Indonesia and share experiences at IAPC gatherings.   📚 Links from the Interview IAPC About the Hexagonal Church   🧑‍💻 About Totok Totok Soemartho Wiryasaputra is an Indonesian theologian, pastoral counselor, and psychospiritual care leader, born in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta. With decades of ministry experience as a local pastor, hospital chaplain, psychosocial practitioner, and professor of pastoral care and counseling, Totok has become a leading voice in grief care and psychospiritual counseling in Indonesia. He is the co-founder of the Indonesian Association of Psychospiritual Counselors (IAPC), served as its National Board Chairperson (2017–2022), and currently serves as Executive Director. He has also authored more than 35 published books in Indonesian, many focused on grief psychotherapy, counseling, and church-based mental health ministry.   🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!
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  74. In the Shadow of Silence: A Young Man's Resilient Faith in a Troubled Niger 09.02.2026 26m

  In this episode of God on the Move, Ayouba Abdoulaye shares his inspiring journey from receiving his first Bible in a small village in Niger to becoming a spiritual assistant at CURE Hospital in Niamey. Ayouba discusses the challenges faced by the small Christian community in this predominantly Muslim country, including persecution, political instability, and the presence of extremist groups. He also reflects on his personal faith journey, the impact of missionaries, and the ongoing need for prayers and support from the global church. Hear how the Bible, powerful sermons, and the hope of Jesus Christ keep him going in the face of adversity.   📚 Links from the Interview CURE Hospital   🧑‍💻 About Ayouba Abdoulaye Chaibou Ayouba is from Torodi and currently resides in Niamey, NIger, where he serves as Assistant Spiritual Director. He is involved in spiritual guidance, moral formation, and community support, walking closely with individuals and groups as they grow in faith and character. Through his role, he is committed to strengthening spiritual life and fostering hope, responsibility, and unity within the community.   🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!
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  73. Building Bridges of Love: Leaders in Learning's Mission in Pakistan 26.01.2026 27m

  In this episode of God on the Move, Mohsin Hanif shares his journey of faith and ministry in the rural areas near Lahore, Pakistan. Mohsin, along with his wife, has been working to bridge the gap between Muslim and Christian communities through education and practical acts of kindness. They started the 'Leaders in Learning Ministry' to create opportunities for both Muslim and Christian children to learn together. Despite facing significant challenges and social barriers, their effort to foster relationships and show Christ's love has led to transformative changes in their community. Through their school and various initiatives like sewing classes and kids' clubs, they have successfully built long-term friendships and mutual respect among different faiths. Mohsin also highlights the risks and hurdles they face in sharing the gospel in a predominantly Muslim society, emphasizing the importance of showing love before evangelizing. In this episode of God on the Move, Dave Coles shares his journey from pastoring in the U.S. to church planting in Indonesia. He discusses his work with Muslims and the importance of understanding and respecting diverse worldviews. Dave highlights the immense growth and impact of Church Planting Movements (CPMs) and Disciple Making Movements (DMMs), emphasizing reproducible practices, obedience-based discipleship, and family-focused evangelism. He also addresses the challenges and successes of contextual missions and the role of the global church in advancing God's kingdom. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural insights, Dave showcases how God is actively working across the world, transforming lives and communities through faith and obedience.   📚 Links from the Interview Leaders in Learning Instagram Leaders in Learning Facebook 🧑‍💻 About Mohsin Mohsin Hanif accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 16. Together with his wife, he has been serving the Church since their teenage years. Both are M.Div graduates and are dedicated to reaching unreached slum communities in Pakistan by providing education and practical skills training. Their ministry serves both Muslim and Christian communities, with a heart to see lives transformed through education and the gospel. Mohsin is a pastor, husband, and educationist, committed to reaching the unreached through education. 🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!
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  72. Unveiling the Impact of Church Planting Movements 12.01.2026 38m

  In this episode of God on the Move, Dave Coles shares his journey from pastoring in the U.S. to church planting in Indonesia. He discusses his work with Muslims and the importance of understanding and respecting diverse worldviews. Dave highlights the immense growth and impact of Church Planting Movements (CPMs) and Disciple Making Movements (DMMs), emphasizing reproducible practices, obedience-based discipleship, and family-focused evangelism. He also addresses the challenges and successes of contextual missions and the role of the global church in advancing God's kingdom. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural insights, Dave showcases how God is actively working across the world, transforming lives and communities through faith and obedience.   📚 Links from the Interview Book: God on the Move: Making Disciples Among the Nations Book: Living Fire: Advancing God’s Kingdom in Challenging Places Book: Cabbages in the Desert: How God Transformed a Devout Muslim and Catalyzed Disciple Making Movements among Unreached Peoples Podcast: Training Women Leaders in the United Arab Emirates for the Glory of God   🧑‍💻 About Dave Dave Coles is an encourager and resourcer of church-planting movements among unreached groups, serving with Beyond. He has dozens of articles published about church-planting movements, contextualization, reaching Muslims, and the nature of the church. Among other publications, he is the author of Jonathan Edwards on Movements, coauthor of Bhojpuri Breakthrough: A Movement that Keeps Multiplying, coeditor of 24:14 – A Testimony to All Peoples, and associate editor of Motus Dei: The Movement of God to Disciple the Nations.   🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!
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  71. What Good Can Come From Nazareth? 22.12.2025 33m

  In this episode of God on the Move, Azar Ajaj shares his journey as an Evangelical Palestinian Israeli navigating the complex identities and socio-political challenges of living in Israel. Azar, president of Nazareth Evangelical College, discusses his testimony, his mission to bring a message of peace and forgiveness, and the difficulties faced by his community. He emphasizes the need for Christians to live out their faith actively and to be missionaries in their everyday lives. Join us to hear about Azar's work in equipping pastors, his family's story, and the importance of love and justice in building bridges between divided groups. Hear about the challenges of maintaining Christian faith amidst the political and social turbulence in the Holy Land, and pray for lasting peace and reconciliation.   📚 Links from the Interview Nazareth Evangelical College Podcast: Episode 27: The Complexity of Faith   🧑‍💻 About Azar   🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!
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  70. Caring for the Community: Parish Nursing in Scotland 01.12.2025 44m

  In this episode of God on the Move, Kirsty Nelson shares her journey as a parish nurse in Dundee, Scotland. Kirsty offers a glimpse into the holistic approach of parish nursing, which addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the community. She discusses the challenges and rewards of working with vulnerable populations, including those struggling with addiction and homelessness. Through stories of transformative care and community outreach, Kirsty illustrates the powerful impact of showing consistent love and support. This episode also delves into the current state of the church in Scotland and the complexities of navigating faith in a liberal political climate.   📚 Links from the Interview Article: Heal the Sick and Tell Them That the Kingdom of God is Near Them Parish Nursing Dundee BBC Article on Kirsty’s Work 🧑‍💻 About Kirsty Kirsty Nelson is a full time Parish Nurse within Dundee Law Parish Church. She has 16 years of community Nursing experience, and completed the Scottish Queens Nursing programme in 2021. Kirsty supports people in Dundee who are living chaotic and broken lives, working with them to build a recovery that is sustainable and meaningful. Kirsty is a committed Christian and attends a local church in Dundee along with her husband.   🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!
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  69. Jews for Jesus: A Personal and Global Mission 17.11.2025 40m

  In this emotional and inspiring episode of God on the Move, Dan Sered, the Lausanne Catalyst on Jewish Evangelism, shares his incredible journey from being a secular Jew in Israel to becoming a fervent believer in Jesus Christ. Dan discusses the pivotal moments that led to his faith, including a surprising encounter during a math tutoring session that changed his life. He delves into the challenges and rejections he faced from his family and community, and the passion that drives him to share the gospel with Jewish people worldwide. Dan also addresses common questions about Jewish evangelism and stresses the importance of making disciples of all nations, including the Jewish people. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of the gospel and the unyielding call to evangelize.   📚 Links from the Interview Lausanne Consultation on Jewish Evangelism Jews for Jesus YouTube channel: SO BE IT   🧑‍💻 About Dan  Dan Sered was born in Israel to a secular Jewish family and later relocated to the United States while he was in his teens. Dan attended Stony Brook University in New York where he met Dinah, a Jewish believer in Jesus who showed him how Yeshua (Jesus) fulfilled the prophecies of the Messiah. Dan’s eyes were opened and he committed his life to the Lord. In 1999 Dan and Dinah got married and soon after began serving as missionaries, joining Jews for Jesus and later moving to Israel. In 2006 Dan became the Israel director of Jews for Jesus, which quickly became the largest branch of the ministry worldwide. In 2019 Dan was appointed COO and Global Director for the organization and specifically supervises the day-to-day efforts of the branches in Europe, South Africa, Israel, and Australia. Dan received his MA in ministry and leadership from Western Seminary and his DMin in leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS). He is the president of the Lausanne Consultation on Jewish Evangelism and serves as co-catalyst for the Lausanne Jewish Evangelism Network. Dan is also an adjunct professor at DTS and helped to pastor All Nations Church in Petah Tikvah, Israel, for 17 years. He and Dinah have three children: Yael, Eithan, and Yoav. 🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!
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  68. From Afghans to Brazilian: Panahgah and the Power of Community Sponsorship 03.11.2025 37m

  In this episode of God on the Move, Sophia Nobre shares the incredible journey of Panahgah, an NGO she founded to help Afghan refugees integrate into Brazilian society. The update highlights the challenges and successes faced by the organization, detailing how the church in Brazil is acting as a catalyst for change by welcoming and supporting Afghan refugees. Sophia discusses the implementation of a community sponsorship policy by the Brazilian government, inspired by Panahgah's work, and shares her personal experiences traveling to international conferences to advocate for refugee resettlement. The episode also explores the transformative impact on the churches involved and underscores the critical role of the global church in addressing the refugee crisis.   📚 Links from the Interview Podcast: Compassion in Action UNHCR article Panahgah   🧑‍💻 About Sophia Sophia Nobre is the founder and president of Panahgah, a Brazilian NGO supporting refugees and displaced people. While studying law at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie in São Paulo, she was moved by the human-rights crisis in Afghanistan and, in August 2021, began coordinating humanitarian aid for Afghan families seeking refuge in Brazil. This initiative became Panahgah, formally established in March 2022. Under Sophia’s leadership, Panahgah has since assisted over 1,000 forcibly displaced people from Afghanistan and other countries, offering resettlement, legal aid, language classes, and psychosocial support across more than 45 Brazilian cities. The organisation partners with groups such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other national and international institutions. 🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!
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  67. Church Planting in East Africa: Igniting a Fire in Dark Places 20.10.2025 41m

  In this episode of God on the Move, Aychi, an East African Christian, shares his powerful story of how he came to Christ from a predominantly Islamic background and his inspiring journey of church planting and evangelism in East Africa. The episode explores Aychi’s initial encounter with Jesus, his transformative conversion, and his ongoing mission to spread the gospel among the least-reached people groups. Aychi discusses the strategic changes in church planting methodologies and testimonies of miraculous encounters that demonstrate God's active presence. He also addresses the challenges, sacrifices, and opposition faced in the mission field, sharing stories of unwavering faith and resilience among local leaders. Listeners are encouraged to celebrate these successes and support global missions through prayer and active participation.   📚 Links from the Interview Article: A Fire in Dark Places   🧑‍💻 About Aychi Aychi B.R. is an African Christian who, since high school, has had a passion for sharing the gospel with those who need to hear it. While attending a mission school, God called him to reach out to people from a nearby unreached tribe. This calling later expanded to focus on reaching all the unreached groups in his region of Africa and planting churches among them.   🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!