God on the Move Podcast

In this episode of God on the Move, Rev Mignane Ndour shares his powerful testimony of converting from Islam to Christianity, despite the challenges and persecution in Senegal. He discusses the growth of the Christian church in Senegal, his work with various NGOs, and the impactful ministry of Operation Christmas Child. Rev. Ndour also highlights the strategies used to share the Gospel in predominantly Muslim communities and the importance of love and prayer in evangelism. 📚 Links from the Interview Operation Christmas ChildA Madedonian Call: Transforming Lives in the Heart of Mali 🔗 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. 🧑‍💻 About Mignane Reverend Mignane Ndour is a prominent figure in Senegal's Christian community, serving as the National Vice-President of the Church of the Assemblies of God of Senegal. He is also the Senior Pastor at the Assemblies of God Temple of Nations in Dakar. In addition to his pastoral duties, Reverend Ndour is actively involved in initiatives aimed at promoting peace and child welfare. He has been associated with Conacce Chaplains, an organization focused on training international chaplains and peace judges. A conference held in September 2022 at the Temple of Nations in Dakar highlighted efforts to equip individuals as mediators for peace in Senegal and across Africa. Reverend Ndour's leadership extends to coordinating national programs such as Sentinels on the Walls and Operation Child NOEL in Senegal, reflecting his commitment to both spiritual guidance and community development.​ 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

In this episode of God on the Move, Brian Peterson shares his journey from being a high school science teacher and coach to founding Reality Sports, a sports ministry near Seattle, Washington. Brian discusses the pervasive role of sports in global cultures and how Reality Sports leverages this platform to integrate the gospel into athletic training. He shares the challenges and successes of merging sports and faith, recounts impactful personal stories and provides insights into the ministry's vision of turning the world upside down through sport. Brian also addresses the current secularization of American culture, especially in the Pacific Northwest, and how sports can serve as a unique avenue for spreading the message of Christ. 📚 Links from the Interview Reality Sports 🔗 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. 🧑‍💻 About Brian Brian Peterson is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Reality Sports, a sports ministry established in 2006 that aims to share the life-changing message of the Gospel with athletes through comprehensive physical, mental, and spiritual training. With 25 years of coaching experience, Brian has dedicated his career to integrating faith and athletics. He served as a lay elder at Lake Tapps Community Church from 2015 to 2024, where he and his family have been members since 2009. Brian has been married for 27 years and is a proud father of three grown children and grandfather to three grandchildren.​ 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

In this episode of God on the Move, Luke Richey shares his fascinating journey from a troubled childhood to becoming the founder of Gravity Jack, a company focused on mobile-based augmented reality gaming. The episode delves into how online gaming can be used for gospel translation, particularly through the innovative game 'WarTribe of Binyamin'. Luke discusses the vision behind the game, his profound spiritual experiences, and the incredible way God has guided him to use technology and gaming for evangelism. Join us as we explore the intersection of technology, faith, and mission, and learn about the incredible potential of gaming in reaching unreached languages with the gospel. 📚 Links from the Interview WarTribe of BinyaminGravity JackGo Into All the World(s): The Gospel in GamingExpanding Missions in Minecraft, One Block at a TimeThe Digital Harvest: A Vision for Reaching Gamers with the Gospel 🔗 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. 🧑‍💻 About Luke Luke began coding software at 14 (including work for NASA) and created many successful startups. Notably, he created the first internet news site with a newspaper and co-founded OpenEye, later sold to Alarm.com. After selling his last company to a gaming company in 2007, Luke with his wife, Jen, founded Gravity Jack, with the vision of developing mobile-based augmented reality. The company quickly established itself as a leader in the augmented reality space, boasting a strong patent portfolio, a dedicated research team, and a top-tier client roster. Luke at 50 years old, has thousands of skydives, loves to get bloody in a cage fight, races his motorcycle in the summer and hurts himself every winter attempting tricks on his snowboard. He has 4 children and 3 grand children. Most importantly, Luke was radically born again March 16th 2019, after having miraculous healing encounters with the Father including saving him from suicide, after the healing he was stripped of all the false identities above, in the process of divorce he lost everything false to gain everything true in Jesus. March 17th, 2019 he woke up and was different, so different his family thought he had lost his mind. The Holy Spirit moved to save in his family and restore his marriage, all of his children and their spouses now also serve Christ. He gave his life, business, children and every effort to the only One worthy - Jesus. He considers their secular company Gravity Jack, and their current game project WarTribe of Binyamin a sheep in wolves clothing. Orchestrated from the beginning to infiltrate the enemy's territory and spread the Gospel via a game. 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

Josephine Munyeli, Director of Administration and Finances at the PEACE Plan Rwanda, shares her harrowing and inspiring personal story as a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. She recounts her experiences, the challenges of raising her children as a widow, and her instrumental role in Rwanda's healing and reconciliation process. The episode delves into how collective efforts involving the community, the church, and international NGOs have facilitated Rwanda's recovery from such a devastating event. Munyeli's insights into forgiveness, reconciliation, and the ongoing work of PEACE Plan Rwanda highlight a journey from unimaginable trauma to a symbol of resilience and hope. 📚 Links from the Interview Rwandan StoriesThe PEACE Plan RwandaWorld Vision Rwanda 🔗 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. Josephine MUNYELI Rwandan, born in a strong religious family and a God-fearing environment, Josephine has been involved in the work of Healing, Peacebuilding and reconciliation since 1997 in different institutions and was leading healing and reconciliation initiatives. She was also involved in mobilizing Rwandans to embrace and participate in Gacaca processes that were to bring together genocide survivors, perpetrators and the population, in general, to tell the truth about what they saw, heard and did during that tragedy for the purpose of healing, confession, forgiveness, justice and reconciliation. From 2017 to December 2024, she worked with churches in Rwanda, coordinating capacity-building initiatives to Promote reconciliation, Equip servant leaders, Assist the poor, Care for the sick and Educate the next generation. Josephine has been involved in the course known as “Perspectives on the Global Christian Movement” since 2021 and currently serves as an Instructor not only in Rwanda but also in other French-speaking countries in Africa. Josephine retired in January 2025 but continues to serve in the Perspectives course and works on a voluntary basis with TUBASANGE, an agency that mobilizes, trains and sends missionaries. Josephine is a widow with two grown-up sons and a daughter-in-law. She holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration/Project Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

The God on the Move podcast is back with regular episodes, sharing inspiring God stories from the global church, with the global church. At least, almost. During our break, we've been working on expanding God on the Move to a whole new content category dedicated to sharing testimonies of God's work across the world. Designed for every believer, this new category of content highlights inspirational God stories from the global church through articles, videos, podcasts, as well as non-English content. God on the Move invites you to witness and participate in God's mission across cultures and generations. On top of that, you can now join the God on the Move community on the Lausanne Action Hub to be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. Join the God on the Move Community here. With this new approach, we will also be switching to a new rhythm of releasing God on the Move podcast episodes only every other week, while the Lausanne Movement podcast episodes will be published in the weeks between. We hope that this new rhythm will allow you to get to enjoy both of the podcasts. And so, with this new Bonus Episode, We're doing something slightly different to what we normally do and bringing you the latest Lausanne Movement Podcast episode before returning to our God on the Move stories next Monday. How could the global Church respond to the needs of vulnerable children in a way that leads to lasting gospel impact? Children are among the most vulnerable members of society, especially those facing poverty, exploitation, and displacement. In this episode, Dr. Susan Greener—an expert in global human development—shares insights on how Christians can approach ministry to children-at-risk with a holistic, gospel-centered perspective. Drawing from decades of experience, she unpacks strategies for transformational community development and cross-cultural engagement that genuinely make a difference. 📚 Links & Resources: Here’s your list of resources formatted properly: https://lausanne.org/network/children-at-risk https://lausanne.org/about/blog/state-of-the-great-commission-report-gap-3-where-are-the-children https://lausanne.org/occasional-paper/mission-children-risk-lop-66https://www.viva.org/https://www.max7.org/en Connect with Susan Greener: Susan Hayes Greenershayesgreener@gmail.com Guest Bio: Susan Greener, PhD., has dedicated her professional energies to supporting children and families living in poverty in global context through holistic development. She formerly served as Catalyst for the Lausanne Children-at-Risk Issue Network. Most recently, Susan held the role of Vice President of Program Quality for the Chalmers Center. As Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies at Wheaton College Graduate School, she focused on intercultural communication, transformational community development, cross-cultural research, and children and families in global contexts. She has worked in human development for over 25 years in Christian non-governmental organizations and universities, including Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, One Child Matters, Compassion International, Early Head Start, and Yale University. Susan has trained Christian workers from over 70 countries and authored works on children-at-risk and global human development topics, including co-editing a special issue on children-at-risk for the journal Transformation (Summer, 2016). We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

In this week's episode of 'God on the Move', Mainor Mora shares his inspiring journey connecting autism and faith. Mainor, a Bible translator from Costa Rica, opens up about his experiences of discovering his own autism after his son's diagnosis and how he navigated this new reality through scripture and acceptance. This episode dives deep into his ministry work in Equatorial Guinea and Mexico, his struggles and successes, and his sincere belief in God's purpose in neurodiversity. Mainor also discusses his book 'Jesus, the Samaritan Woman and Autism', community efforts, and how churches can be more inclusive of neurodiverse individuals. Join us to hear a powerful testament of vulnerability, understanding, and God's glory revealed through autism. 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. Links from the Interview Jesus, the Samaritan Woman, and AutismAutismo y Fe (Faith and Autism)Autismo y Fe Facebook Mainor Mora Rodríguez Mainor Mora Rodríguez is passionate about learning, service, and inclusion. Born in Palmares, Costa Rica, he overcame early challenges with speech and social interaction, finding solace in books and later in basketball. A career-ending injury led to a deep faith journey, shaping his mission to serve others. He has worked in Bible translation projects in Guinea Ecuatorial and Mexico and has trained indigenous leaders and translators. As the author of Jesus, the Samaritan Woman, and Autism, he advocates for greater inclusion of autistic individuals in the church, believing that true Christian community embraces and empowers every person’s unique gifts. Vivian Eberle-Cruz Originally from Puerto Rico, Vivian has served in Mexico with SIL Global since 2000 alongside her husband. She is passionate about editing and translating exegetical resources for indigenous translators and linguistic publications, including dictionaries in Mexican languages and Spanish. She also helps lead the Potatoes Project, an initiative fostering self-awareness and unity in a multicultural community to glorify God in relationships. In her spare time, she enjoys interpreting and bridging connections between friends who speak different languages.

The God on the Move podcast is back with regular episodes, sharing inspiring God stories from the global church, with the global church. At least, almost. During our break, we've been working on expanding God on the Move to a whole new content category dedicated to sharing testimonies of God's work across the world. Designed for every believer, this new category of content highlights inspirational God stories from the global church through articles, videos, podcasts, as well as non-English content. God on the Move invites you to witness and participate in God's mission across cultures and generations. On top of that, you can now join the God on the Move community on the Lausanne Action Hub to be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. Join the God on the Move Community here. With this new approach, we will also be switching to a new rhythm of releasing God on the Move podcast episodes only every other week, while the Lausanne Movement podcast episodes will be published in the weeks between. We hope that this new rhythm will allow you to get to enjoy both of the podcasts. And so, with this new Bonus Episode, We're doing something slightly different to what we normally do and bring you the latest Lausanne Movement Podcast episode before returning to our God on the Move stories next Monday. Guest Bio: Ruslan Zagidulin was born and raised in an interethnic Soviet family in Kyrgyzstan. At 17, he converted to Evangelical Christianity. He graduated from Kyrgyz Technical University in 1998, majoring in cybernetics and engineering, then earned another bachelor’s degree in Christian Education from Bishkek Bible School in 2006. In 2013, he earned a master of theology degree specializing in Biblical Studies and Contextual Missiology. Ruslan is passionate about Intergenerational Leadership and Contextual Missiology and is currently working on a PhD in Missiology at the International Baptist Theological Study Center at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Ruslan serves the Lausanne Movement as the Eurasian Regional Co-Director. He is married to Elena, and they have four sons: Roma, David, Robert, and Nathanael.

God on the Move is going on a break. But we don’t want to leave you without an encouraging testimony from the global church. Here is a story recorded at the recent Fourth Lausanne Congress. We will resume our regular episodes in March 2025. Subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories about global mission and leadership. For further information about the Lausanne Movement, please visit our webpage: https://www.lausanne.org.

God on the Move is going on a break. But we don’t want to leave you without an encouraging testimony from the global church. Here is a story recorded at the recent Fourth Lausanne Congress. We will resume our regular episodes in March 2025. Subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories about global mission and leadership. For further information about the Lausanne Movement, please visit our webpage: https://www.lausanne.org.

God on the Move is going on a break. But we don’t want to leave you without an encouraging testimony from the global church. Here is a story recorded at the recent Fourth Lausanne Congress. We will resume our regular episodes in February 2025. Subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories about global mission and leadership. For further information about the Lausanne Movement, please visit our webpage: https://www.lausanne.org.

God on the Move is going on a break. But we don’t want to leave you without an encouraging testimony from the global church. Here is a story recorded at the recent Fourth Lausanne Congress. We will resume our regular episodes in February 2025. Subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories about global mission and leadership. For further information about the Lausanne Movement, please visit our webpage: https://www.lausanne.org.

God on the Move is going on a break. But we don’t want to leave you without an encouraging testimony from the global church. Here is a story recorded at the recent Fourth Lausanne Congress. We will resume our regular episodes in February 2025.

God on the Move is going on a break. But we don’t want to leave you without an encouraging testimony from the global church. Here is a story recorded at the recent Fourth Lausanne Congress. We will resume our regular episodes in February 2025.

God on the Move is going on a break. But we don’t want to leave you without an encouraging testimony from the global church. Here is a story recorded at the recent Fourth Lausanne Congress. We will resume our regular episodes in February 2025.

God on the Move is going on a break. But we don’t want to leave you without an encouraging testimony from the global church. Here is a story recorded at the recent Fourth Lausanne Congress. We will resume our regular episodes in February 2025.

God on the Move is going on a break. But we don’t want to leave you without an encouraging testimony from the global church. Here is a story recorded at the recent Fourth Lausanne Congress. We will resume our regular episodes in February 2025.

God on the Move is going on a break. But we don’t want to leave you without an encouraging testimony from the global church. Here is a story recorded at the recent Fourth Lausanne Congress. We will resume our regular episodes in February 2025.

In this week's episode of 'God on the Move', Nouh Ag Infa Yattara shares his incredible journey from a nomadic Tuareg upbringing in Mali to becoming a Christian pastor. Nouh recounts his early years, the allure of a simple ballpen that led him to explore Christianity, and the persecution he faced from his family and community after his conversion. As pastor of the Evangelical Baptist Church of Timbuktu and General Delegate for the Evangelical Protestants in Mali, he highlights a ‘Macedonian Call’ for help, revealing the critical challenges faced by Christians in Mali due to lack of financial and missionary support. This episode emphasizes the power of faith, the importance of prayer, and the ongoing need for support in the spread of the Gospel in one of the toughest regions for Christianity. Links from the interview Voice of the MartyrsShe is SafeCompassion Nouh Ag Infa Yattara Nouh Ag Infa Yattara, born December 1, 1953, is a Malian pastor and evangelist serving as the Pastor of the Evangelical Baptist Church in Timbuktu and General Delegate for Evangelical Protestants in Mali. Born into a nomadic Islamic family, he converted to Christianity in 1967 and has since dedicated his life to ministry, despite significant persecution. Yattara has played a key role in growing the Christian community in Timbuktu and translating the Bible into Tamasheq. He partners with organizations like Voice of the Martyrs to distribute Christian literature and leads evangelistic efforts through direct outreach, social projects, and the Jesus Film. His work focuses on spreading the Gospel among the least-reached groups in Mali. If you would like to help us improve our podcast, please send us your feedback.

In this week's episode of 'God on the Move', Mirjam shares her remarkable journey as a missionary. From her childhood in Germany and missionary experiences in Africa, to her call to China and eventual work in Taiwan, Mirjam's story is one of faith, resilience, and God's grace. She recounts moments of doubt, cultural shocks, and profound realizations, culminating in her current role at Bethesda Home for children and adults with disabilities in Hualien, Taiwan. This powerful testimony highlights God's guidance, the essence of grace, and the importance of sharing the gospel. Links from the interview Marburger Mission Mirjam Born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, Mirjam spent her early years traveling across South and East Africa as a missionary's child from 1984 to 1995. Upon returning to Germany, she completed her high school education and pursued studies to become a social worker between 1995 and 2004. Her dedication to missionary work led her to Taiwan in 2004 for training, followed by a mission in China from 2009 to 2020. After returning to Germany in 2020, she worked as an integration worker with autistic individuals until 2021. Her missionary journey continued in Canada, the USA, and Tanzania from 2021 to 2022. Since 2022, she has been serving as the Chairperson of the Bethesda Home for Children, Adolescents, and Adults with Disabilities in Hualien, Taiwan. In her leisure time, Mirjam enjoys walking, reading, and engaging in sports. If you would like to help us improve our podcast, please send us your feedback.

In this week's episode of "God on the Move", Vika shares her profound journey of faith, resilience, and ministry in war-torn Eastern Ukraine. Born in Donetsk and later displaced to Western Ukraine, Vika and her family faced immense challenges following the 2022 Russian invasion. Despite losing their home and business, they have remained dedicated to their Christian mission, providing material aid, emotional support, and spiritual guidance to those affected by the conflict in the East. Through personal stories and experiences, Vika highlights the unity among Ukrainian churches and the unwavering strength of her faith, even amidst immense adversity. This episode showcases not only the struggles but also the incredible hope and God's faithfulness present in these difficult times. Links from the interview Reconciliation in Times of ConflictUkraine Evangelical Theological Seminary Viktoria (Vika) Gorban Vika was born and raised in Donetsk, Ukraine. She is married and a mother of two children. Viktoria became a Christian at the age of 14, while her husband embraced his faith at 19. Before the war in Ukraine, her husband successfully ran a real estate business, building and selling houses as a means of investment. However, their perspective on material stability shifted when the war broke out in 2014. Their home was damaged, forcing the family to relocate to Pokrovsk, a territory under Ukrainian government control. Currently, Viktoria and her husband are dedicated missionaries. Dividing their time between western Ukraine, including Uzhgorod, and the conflict-affected Donetsk region, they serve communities near the frontline. Their ministry involves organizing services for children, adults, and women, conducting street evangelism, and distributing essential supplies such as food, medicine, hygiene items, and blankets. Despite the challenges, Viktoria and her family are grateful to be part of God’s work, bringing hope and support to those in need. If you would like to help us improve our podcast, please send us your feedback.