Lausanne Movement Podcast

From Genocide to Hope: Rebuilding Rwanda Through Healing and Reconciliation [Bonus Episode]

We’re doing something different in this special episode—bringing you a feature from our friends at the God on the Move podcast.
God on the Move Podcast shares inspiring stories of faithful believers from the global church and will encourage you in your own faithful obedience to God’s global mission.
We will soon be switching to a new rhythm of releasing a Lausanne Movement Podcast episode every second week, with God on the Move publishing in the weeks between. We hope that this new rhythm allows you to enjoy both Podcasts.
Follow this link to God on the Move, where you can find links to your favourite podcasting platform and subscribe so you won't miss it when their episodes drop - https://lausanne.org/podcast-series/god-on-the-move
 
GOD ON THE MOVE
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 Stories: rwandanstories.org
The PEACE Plan Rwanda: https://www.thepeaceplanrwanda.com
World Vision Rwanda: https://www.wvi.org/rwanda
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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.
 
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Ministry to, for, and with Children at Risk: A Gospel-Centered Approach with Susan Greener

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:
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Children at Risk Issue Group - https://lausanne.org/network/children-at-risk
[Article] State of the Great Commission Report Gap 3: Where are the Children? - https://lausanne.org/about/blog/state-of-the-great-commission-report-gap-3-where-are-the-children
[Lausanne Occasional Paper] - Mission with Children at Risk - https://lausanne.org/occasional-paper/mission-children-risk-lop-66
https://www.viva.org/
https://www.max7.org/en
[Book] Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger by Ron Sider
[Book] Children and the Theologians: Clearing the Way for Grace by Jerome Berryman
 
Connect with Susan Greener:
LinkedIn: Susan Hayes Greener
Email: shayesgreener@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).
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Autism and Faith: Finding God’s Glory in Neurodiversity [Bonus Episode from the God on the Move Podcast]

We’re doing something different in this special episode—bringing you a feature from our friends at the God on the Move podcast.
God on the Move Podcast shares inspiring stories of faithful believers from the global church and will encourage you in your own faithful obedience to God’s global mission.
We will soon be switching to a new rhythm of releasing a Lausanne Movement Podcast episode every second week, with God on the Move publishing in the weeks between. We hope that this new rhythm allows you to enjoy both Podcasts.
Follow this link to God on the Move, where you can find links to your favourite podcasting platform and subscribe so you won't miss it when their episodes drop - https://lausanne.org/podcast-series/god-on-the-move
 
God on the Move Show Notes 
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.
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 a true Christian community embraces and empowers every person’s unique gifts.
Vivian Eberle-Cruz, Originally from Puerto Rico, 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. She enjoys interpreting and bridging connections between friends who speak different languages in her spare time.

The Gospel for Every Person in Eurasia with Ruslan Zagidulin

In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson sits with Ruslan Zagidulin, a Lausanne Regional Director for Eurasia, to explore the region's dynamic and complex spiritual landscape. From his personal story of faith—growing up in an interethnic Soviet family—to the unique challenges and opportunities for the church in Eurasia today, Ruslan provides deep insights into the region’s identity, mission work, and the next generation’s role in shaping the future.
If this conversation inspired you, take a moment to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode with a friend, and pray for the church in Eurasia. Want to get involved? Connect with Ruslan on social media and learn more about the work being done in the region.
🔗 Links & Resources:
Connect with Ruslan on Instagram - ruslan.learns (https://www.instagram.com/ruslan.learns/?hl=en)
Learn more about the Lausanne Eurasia Region: https://lausanne.org/network/eurasia
Find the Eurasia Regional Report: https://lausanne.org/report/eurasia
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.

The Digital Harvest: A Vision for Reaching Gamers with the Gospel with Jen & Luke Richey

Did you know that 94% of Gen Z identifies as gamers? What if the Church could step into digital spaces and make an impact where the next generation is already gathered?
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson sits down with Luke & Jen Richey, Gravity Jack's founders, to explore gaming's power as a mission field. From their radical faith transformation in 2019 to pioneering WarTribe of Binyamin, a game designed with biblical principles at its core, Luke and Jen share how God is opening doors in the gaming industry. They unpack the Church’s hesitancy, the untapped potential of esports, and why digital spaces are crucial for the future of the Great Commission.
 
Resources:
Learn more about Gravity Jack and War Tribe at gravityjack.com.
Email Luke & Jen at Luke@GravityJack.com / Jennifer@GravityJack.com to connect or support their work.
 
Guest Bio:
Jennifer Richey is a technology futurist and entrepreneur with over two decades in the gaming and tech industry. She co-founded Gravity Jack in 2009 after serving as CFO at Tometa Software and PlayXpert. A renowned speaker and advisor to Congress on technology, she has led gaming projects for global brands like Meta, Intel, and World of Tanks. Originally from Southern California, Jennifer now resides in the Pacific Northwest. She is a mother of four, grandmother of three, professional triathlete, extreme athlete, and skydiver.
Luke Richey, a tech entrepreneur and software developer, began coding at 14, working on projects for NASA and NASDAQ. After selling his last company to a gaming firm in 2009, he founded Gravity Jack, pioneering mobile-based augmented reality and securing a top-tier client roster and patent portfolio. Luke studied Mathematics, Business, and Computer Science at Eastern Washington University. He lives in Liberty Lake, Washington, with his wife, Jennifer, and their four children. An avid adventurer, he enjoys skydiving, MMA, and motorcycle racing.
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Resourcing Young Professionals for Global Gospel Impact with Tommy Lee

Could the workplace be one of the most strategic mission fields today? Could your daily vocation be a powerful tool for advancing God’s kingdom?
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson sits down with Tommy Lee, CEO of Resource Global, to explore the intersection of faith and work. Tommy shares his inspiring journey from business to ministry, how Resource Global equips young Christian professionals to be catalysts for gospel impact in their cities, and why he believes workplace discipleship is critical for global mission today. He also offers practical advice on stewarding influence, building meaningful partnerships, and taking the first small step toward kingdom impact—wherever you are.
If this episode inspired you, subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs to hear it! Learn more about Resource Global and their work at resourceglobal.org
Links & Resources:
Resource Global: resourceglobal.org
Email Tommy Lee: tlee@resourceglobal.org
Up Next with Tommy Lee Podcast: https://www.resourceglobal.org/podcasts
 
Guest Bio:
Tommy Lee is the founder and president of Resource Global, an organization dedicated to mentoring and equipping emerging Christian marketplace leaders to transform their cities and workplaces for the Gospel. He leads a global team across Chicago, Austin, Jakarta, Medan, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Nairobi, Pretoria/Johannesburg, and Hong Kong.
Passionate about collaboration and global ministry (Acts 1:8), Tommy has worked with leaders and organizations such as A21, Navigators Chicago, Redeemer City to City, Lausanne, InterVarsity Urbana, TogetherLA with Tim Keller, and Ravi Zacharias Ministries. He has also helped plan strategic events for the Far East Broadcasting Company, the Billy Graham Center, World Relief, and the National Religious Broadcasters.
Beyond Resource Global, Tommy serves as Executive Director of The Grow Center for Church and Mission at Northern Seminary, Managing Director of TogetherLA, and founder of CreatePossible LLC. He also sits on the boards of inContext and Renew Chicago.
Previously, he worked in telecommunications, served as a pastor at Lakeview Church (IL), and spent 15 years mentoring students at Chinese Christian Union Church in Chicago. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Washington University and a master’s from Moody Theological Seminary.
Based in Chicago, Tommy enjoys life with his wife, Charlene, and daughters, Samantha and Karra. He also hosts multiple podcasts—including one dedicated to his love of fantasy football, NFL Fantasy Matchup.
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Gottfried Osei-Mensah on the The Holy Spirit in World Evangelization at the First Lausanne Congress

A Special Episode from the Lausanne Movement Archives
How does the Holy Spirit empower the Church for global mission? 
In this powerful talk from the First Lausanne Congress (1974), Rev. Gottfried Osei-Mensah explores the Holy Spirit’s role as Teacher, Master, and Helper in evangelization. With deep wisdom and clarity, he calls Christians to submit to the Spirit’s leading, embrace bold faith, and work together for the Gospel. 
A timeless message that is still relevant today!
 
Gottfried Osei-Mensah Bio:
Gottfried Osei-Mensah served as the executive secretary of the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization from 1975-1984.
Born in Ghana, Gottfried worked as an engineer in the oil industry before helping develop Christian witness in the universities of West Africa through the Pan African Fellowship of Evangelical Students. From 1971-1975, he pastored Nairobi Baptist Church in Kenya. In 1973, he served on the planning committee of Lausanne and presented a plenary address at the International Congress on World Evangelization in 1974. Appointed as executive secretary following the congress, he traveled the world, encouraging the formation of national and regional movements based on The Lausanne Covenant to identify unreached people groups within their communities and beyond and devise effective ways of evangelizing them.
In 1986, Gottfried was invited to serve as a special representative on the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) staff. He joined African Enterprise (AE) in 1993 and set up the AE team in Ghana. He also served on the UK board of BGEA and Samaritan’s Purse until his retirement in 2013.
Gottfried lives in Reading, UK, with two grown-up children and four grandchildren. After 53 years of marriage, his wife, Audrey, went to be with the Lord in June 2016.

Corrie ten Boom on the Woodpecker and the Lightning Bolt at First Lausanne Congress

A special episode from the Lausanne Movement Archives
When God asks us to live a new life in him, he provides us with boundless resources. Few know this truth better than Corrie ten Boom, a concentration camp survivor who was imprisoned for helping Jews escape during World War II. 
In this poignant testimony from the first Lausanne Congress in 1974, she illustrates the tender power of God through moving stories drawn from her travels around the world.
 
Read the transcript here: https://lausanne.org/content/personal-testimony-ten-boom

John Stott on The Biblical Basis of Evangelism at the First Lausanne Congress_audio only

A special episode from the Lausanne Movement Archives
 
‘Mission’, ‘evangelism’, ‘dialogue’, ‘salvation’, and ‘conversion’—as Christians, we hear these words often, but over time their meanings can become muddled and distorted. 
How can we return to a biblical definition of these terms? 
John Stott’s fresh biblical perspective, given at the 1974 International Congress on World Evangelization, reminds us that the best way to renew our gospel zeal is to return to the source.

Why Lausanne: Dr. Billy Graham at the First Lausanne Congress in 1974

Special Episode
Take a trip back in 1974 to Lausanne, Switzerland, to experience the opening plenary address Billy Graham gave at the First International Congress on World Evangelization. Available in print and audio, ‘Why Lausanne?’ is as relevant today as it was over 50 years ago. We pray that as you experience Graham’s address for yourself, you can draw closer to the heartbeat of global missions and find renewed zeal to take part in the evangelization of the world. That the Earth May Hear His Voice!
 
Link to transcript: https://lausanne.org/best-of-lausanne/billy-graham-answers-lausanne