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Lausanne Movement Podcast
The Lausanne Movement Podcast brings you insights from a global community of Christian influencers to help advance the gospel, foster thriving churches, nurture Christlike leaders, and catalyse kingdom impact across all spheres of society.
Forming Disciple-Making Churches and Christlike Leaders
How can churches move beyond simply gathering people to actually making disciples who transform communities? Jason Watson talks with Mark Williamson, leader, coach, and pioneer behind One Rock International and Fresh Expressions UK. Mark shares how...
Fourth Lausanne Congress: Reflections on the Journey, Congress Highlights, and What’s Next for the Movement
Michael Oh at the Fourth Lausanne Congress: Reflections on the Journey, Congress Highlights, and What’s Next for the Movement In this special episode recorded live at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, Michael Oh, Global Executive Director/CEO of the...
Friends on Mission: Friendship in Ministry, the Pastoral Burden, and Parachurch Partnerships
Is ministry destined to be lonely? Jason Ballard offers a hopeful vision for pastors and ministry leaders — one rooted in deep friendship, shared burdens, and collaboration between local churches and parachurch ministries. Jason Ballard — lead...
From Insight to Intercession
Jason Mandryk on Global Trends, Strategic Intercession, and the Future of the Church The global Church is changing—but are our prayers keeping up with its needs? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Mandryk, editor of Operation...
Grit, Grace, and Global Mission
Grit, Grace, and Global Mission with George Verwer [A Commemorative Episode] In this special episode of the Lausanne Movement podcast, we’re privileged to present a previously unpublished interview with George Verwer, the inspirational founder of...
Harnessing Digital Media for Mission:The Chosen and the Power of Storytelling to Reach the Nations
Imagine the gospel in every heart language through digital storytelling. Discover how projects like The Chosen illustrate the power of media, collaboration, and creativity in advancing global mission. Jason Watson sits down with Stan Jantz, Global...
How Prayer Shapes Global Mission: A Call to Prayer and the Need for a Fresh Move of God
How Prayer Shapes Global Mission: A Call to Prayer and the Need for a Fresh Move of God with Sarah Plummer How can a deeper commitment to prayer transform global missions and our personal faith journeys? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement...
Innovative Leadership: Catalysing Change in a New Era of Ministry
Innovative Leadership: Catalysing Change in a New Era of Ministry What role does innovation play in the future of global missions, and are we ready to embrace it? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we sit down with Ted Esler,...
Innovative Leadership: Catalysing Change in a New Era of Ministry
Innovative Leadership: Catalysing Change in a New Era of Ministry What role does innovation play in the future of global missions, and are we ready to embrace it? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we sit down with Ted Esler,...
Integrating Work & Faith: Whole-Life Discipleship & Challenging the Sacred-Secular Divide
Integrating Work & Faith: Whole-Life Discipleship & Challenging the Sacred-Secular Divide with Mark Greene Is your work just a job, or could it be your calling? Join former Executive Director of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity...
John Stott on The Biblical Basis of Evangelism at the First Lausanne Congress
‘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...
Justice Reimagined: Faithful Advocacy in Light of the Great Commission
Justice Reimagined: Faithful Advocacy in Light of the Great Commission with Ruth Padilla DeBorst & Matthew Niermann Dr. Padilla DeBorst challenges the evangelical community to rethink the connection between the Great Commission and justice,...
Kingdom Economics: Rethinking Wealth, Poverty, and Justice
What if our God wanted our vision for wealth, poverty, and justice was radically different 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,...
Lausanne Movement Podcast
Accelerating Global Mission Together The Lausanne Movement Podcast brings you insights from a global community of Christian influencers to help advance the gospel, foster thriving churches, nurture Christlike leaders, and catalyse kingdom impact...
Leading with Vulnerability and Humility, Lessons from the African Church, Reaching the Next Generation, Cultivating Identity and Purpose in Christ, and Moving Forward from Failure
Delphine Fanfon on Leading with Vulnerability and Humility, Lessons from the African Church, Reaching the Next Generation, Cultivating Identity and Purpose in Christ, and Moving Forward from Failure Delphine Fanon, shares her journey from being a...
Least Reached Peoples: How the Gospel Restores Dignity and Transforms Communities
Least Reached Peoples: How the Gospel Restores Dignity and Transforms Communities with Dr. Mary Ho & Lisa Dr. Mary Ho and Lisa, co-catalysts of Lausanne’s Issue Network for the Least Reached Peoples, share their personal stories of transformation...
Lessons from a Mission-Minded CEO: Bridging Workplace and Faith
Lessons from a Mission-Minded CEO: Bridging Workplace and Faith with Bob Doll We delve into the concept of viewing the workplace as a mission field. Bob shares his personal journey, insights from influential books, and practical examples of living...
Let the Church Declare and Display Christ Together
Let the Church Declare and Display Christ Together: Dr. Patrick Fung on the Theme of the Fourth Lausanne Congress Could you imagine what would happen if the global church were to declare and display Christ together in unity? Join Dr. Patrick Fung as...
Listening to the Global Church: Key Insights from the Lausanne 4 Listening Process
Listening to the Global Church: Key Insights from the Lausanne 4 Listening Process with Eiko Takamizawa What does the global church have to say about the future of global mission?
Making Disciples Who Make Disciples | Training Leaders for Africa’s Spiritual Awakening
What kind of church will shape Africa in 2060? According to Pastor Pascal Ndagijimana, it starts with indigenous disciple-makers who multiply from the ground up Pastor Pascal Ndagijimana shares how God transformed his life—from homelessness in...
Mastering the Art of Faith-Driven Fundraising: Best Practices, Networking and Raising Global and Local Support
Mastering the Art of Faith-Driven Fundraising: Best Practices, Networking and Raising Global and Local Support with Barbara Shantz Join us as we explore this topic with Barbara Shantz, a seasoned fundraiser and founder of GiveWayVisioneering. In...
Ministry to, for, and with Children at Risk: A Gospel-Centered Approach
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. Dr....
Missional Insights from East Asia
Seth Kim on Mobilizing the Next Generation, Contextualisation, and Uniting the Church for Global Mission Seth Kim, a Lausanne Regional Director for East Asia, shares strategic insights on how churches are reaching their cities, cultures, and nations...
Navigating the Complexities of Global Mission
Navigating the Complexities of Global Mission with Ed Stetzer What does it take to navigate the intricate landscape of global mission in today’s ever-changing world? Ed Stetzer shares his decades of experience and insights on this crucial topic....
Neuroscience, Theology, and Human Flourishing in Ministry
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),...
North American Christianity & Global Missions: Challenges, Contributions, and the need for Connection
North American Christianity & Global Missions: Challenges, Contributions, and the need for Connection with Trevin Wax This episode dives deep into the changing landscape of Christianity in North America with Dr. Trevin Wax, a renowned author,...
Pioneer Church Planting: Establishing Churches on the Frontlines and Why Discipleship is the Ultimate Goal
Pioneer Church Planting: Establishing Churches on the Frontlines and Why Discipleship is the Ultimate Goal with Ron Anderson In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we explore “Pioneer Church Planting” with Ron Anderson, a seasoned...
Planting Churches, Transforming Cities
Planting Churches, Transforming Cities with Guna Raman Guna shares the vision behind City to City Asia Pacific, his journey into church planting, and how his work is transforming cities across the region.
Quantifying the Impact of Women in Global Christianity
Quantifying the Impact of Women in Global Christianity with Gina Zurlo In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Gina Zurlo, co-director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity and a leading expert on global...
Quantifying the Impact of Women in Global Christianity
Quantifying the Impact of Women in Global Christianity with Gina Zurlo Dr. Zurlo shares her groundbreaking research on the vital yet often overlooked contributions of women to the global church.