Lausanne Movement Podcast

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
 
 

Neuroscience, Theology, and Human Flourishing in Ministry with Stan Wallace

Can understanding human nature transform how we approach missions, ministry, and personal spiritual growth?
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Dr. Stan Wallace, Lausanne Catalyst for Academic Ministry & Educators Network (AMEN), author, and president of Global Scholars, explores the intersection of neuroscience, theology, and human flourishing. From the duality of body and soul to the challenges of engaging with AI and societal ethics, Dr. Wallace unpacks the fundamental question: “What does it mean to be human?” This conversation offers deep insights for those passionate about ministry, missions, and spiritual formation.
Takeaways:
Human Nature and Flourishing: Explore the differences between physicalism, Cartesian dualism, and holistic dualism—and their implications for spiritual formation.
Ministry and Missions: Understand why defining the soul-body connection is vital for engaging diverse cultural contexts in evangelism and discipleship.
AI and Human Identity: Discover how a clear view of human uniqueness shapes our interactions with artificial intelligence.
Ethics and Justice: See how human identity grounds our advocacy for justice, equality, and bioethical decisions.
Practical Application: Learn how holistic dualism reshapes approaches to counseling, pastoral care, and professional life.
If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the podcast, leave us a review, and share this with others. Dive deeper into these ideas by checking out Stan Wallace’s new book and visiting his website!
Links & Resources:
Stan Wallace's Book: Have We Lost Our Minds? Neuroscience, Neurotheology, the Soul, and Human Flourishing - https://www.amazon.com/Have-Lost-Our-Minds-Neurotheology/dp/1666789135
Stan’s Website: https://stanwallace.org/
Academic Ministry & Educators Network (AMEN): https://lausanne.org/network/academic-ministry-educators
Global Scholars: https://global-scholars.org/
Guest Bio:
Dr Stan Wallace has been in university ministry since 1985, serving as Global Scholars’ president since 2014. Global Scholars equips Christian scholars in pluralistic universities to have a redemptive influence for Christ, primarily as a principal partner of the Society of Christian Scholars. He has served as an adjunct professor of philosophy at several institutions and has published on issues of faith and scholarship integration, including his most recent, Have We Lost Our Minds? Neuroscience, Neurotheology, the Soul, and Human Flourishing (Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2024). Dr Wallace also produces two monthly podcasts: College Faith and, with Dr. J.P. Moreland, Thinking Christianly.

Faith, Medicine, and Mission: Dr. Kara Collymore-Lashley on Ministry to the Body and Soul in the Caribbean

What does integrating your faith with your work mean, especially when you’re a doctor navigating ethical dilemmas, societal challenges, and mission opportunities in the Caribbean?
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Dr. Khara Collymore-Lashley shares her journey of combining faith and vocation as a medical doctor in the Caribbean. From navigating the spiritual climate of the region to serving as the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus in her profession, Dr. Khara offers a profound perspective on mission in the workplace. Whether you're a medical professional, a ministry leader, or simply curious about faith in action, this episode will leave you encouraged and challenged.
Faith Meets Profession: How Dr. Khara integrates her Christian faith with her medical career, navigating ethical challenges and serving as a light in a demanding field.
The Caribbean Church's Challenges: Insights into the spiritual climate of the Caribbean, marked by evangelism, a lack of discipleship, and historical narratives needing redemption.
Mission in the Workplace: Encouraging Christian doctors and professionals to view their work as mission fields, sharing Christ’s love in everyday interactions.
Opportunities for Medical Missions: Exploring both traditional and nontraditional pathways for Christian medical professionals to serve locally and globally.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! If you found it valuable, share it with a friend, leave us a review, and subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast for more stories of faith and mission. Visit lausanne.org to learn how you can get involved.
Links & Resources:
Mercy Ships: https://www.mercyships.org
International Christian Medical and Dental Association: https://icmda.net
Hospital Christian Fellowship: https://www.hcfglobal.org
Guest Bio:
Khara is a medical doctor currently pursuing residency training in Anesthesia and Intensive Care. She is passionate about missions and has served bi-vocationally with the national IFES movement in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (ISCF) from 2015-2020. Currently she serves as the regional representative for the International Christian Medical and Dental Association in the Anglophone Caribbean and with the Lausanne regional leadership team for the Caribbean. Khara enjoys walks on the beach, reading, singing, and spending time with family and friends. One of her greatest desires is to see the Caribbean church engage fully in God’s global mission.
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Kingdom Economics: Rethinking Wealth, Poverty, and Justice with Matheus Ortega

What if God's vision for wealth, poverty, and justice radically differed from the world's? Discover how you can align your life with a kingdom-centered approach to economics.
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Matheus Ortega unpacks the transformative principles of Kingdom Economics. Drawing from scripture, theology, and his journey, Matheus explores four paradigms for addressing wealth and poverty while offering practical insights for living out a Christ-centered approach to justice and generosity. Whether you’re a church leader, business professional, or passionate about justice, this episode will challenge and inspire you to think differently about your role in God's kingdom.
Main Points
Four Paradigms of Kingdom Economics: Explore the biblical frameworks of abundance, simplicity, justice, and renunciation and how they shape our approach to wealth and poverty.
Vocational Calling and Purpose: Discover how personal gifts and career choices can align with God’s greater kingdom vision.
Justice and Dignity for the Poor: Learn how addressing poverty goes beyond charity to restoring dignity and creating opportunities for the marginalized.
Unity in Diversity Within the Body of Christ: Understand the vital interdependence of different roles—givers, managers, transformers, and servants—in advancing God’s kingdom.
Redefining Prosperity in the Kingdom: Shift your perspective on success and abundance, focusing on benefiting others and glorifying God through every resource you steward.
If this episode inspired you, we’d love for you to subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave a review, and share it with your network. Visit lausanne.org for more resources on engaging in global mission and kingdom impact.
Links & Resources
Matheus Ortega’s Book: Economia do Reino (Kingdom Economy) (currently in Portuguese, with translations underway) - https://www.economiadoreino.com/ 
Additional Inspiration: Explore William Colgate’s legacy of generosity and William Wilberforce’s work for justice.
Guest Bio:
Matheus Ortega is an expert in international development and climate action. With a bachelor's in International Relations (PUC-SP), a master's in Development and Humanitarian Emergencies (LSE), and a specialization in Urban Development (Oxford), he has led transformative urban projects in Brazil, Haiti, and Namibia. Currently, he is the senior manager for climate action at C40 Cities’ UrbanShift team, and he supports cities in advancing integrated climate strategies. Previously, he advised Salvador, Brazil, on its first Climate Action Plan and managed the UK Government’s £16 million Prosperity Fund in Brazil. Matheus is also the author of Economia do Reino and Tithe.
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