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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.
Reclaiming Journalism’s Prophetic Voice: Jenny Taylor on the Role of Media in God’s Mission
Reclaiming Journalism’s Prophetic Voice: Jenny Taylor on the Role of Media in God’s Mission In a time when trust in media is waning, can journalism rediscover its Christian roots and become a beacon for truth and justice? Jenny Taylor reveals...
Redeeming Human Identity: Exploring the Intersection of Scripture, AI, Biotechnology, Gender and Human Sexuality
Redeeming Human Identity: Exploring the Intersection of Scripture, AI, Biotechnology, Gender and Human Sexuality with Dr. Carmen Imes & Dr. Matthew Niermann This is a defining question for younger generations. In this episode of the Lausanne...
Redeeming Local Arts for Kingdom Witness
The gospel was never meant to silence culture, but to redeem it. Learn how contextual worship and indigenous art are helping every people group declare the glory of God in their own voice. In this episode, Jason Watson speaks with Heber...
Reimagining Community: Engaging Migrants, Refugees, and the Diaspora in the Great Commission
Reimagining Community: Engaging Migrants, Refugees, and the Diaspora in the Great Commission What happens when your neighbours become strangers overnight? The world is witnessing dramatic shifts in where people call home, who their neighbours are,...
Resourcing Young Professionals for Global Gospel Impact
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? Jason Watson sits down with Tommy Lee, CEO of Resource Global, to explore the intersection of faith...
Rethinking Youth Ministry: Authentic Relationships, Bold Discipleship, and Empowering Young Leaders with Jake Bland
Is it time to rethink how we do youth ministry? Youth for Christ USA’s Jake Bland joins us to discuss how youth ministry must adapt to meet young people where they are in today’s complex world. Jake explores the unique opportunities and...
Revival & Renewal: Seeking Awakening Among Europe’s Younger Generations with Sarah Breuel
What does it look like to seek revival amongst the younger generations? Discover Sarah Breuel’s journey of surrender, renewal, and hope for a European awakening. Sarah Breuel, founder of Revive Europe, as shares powerful stories of faith,...
Seoul 2024 Congress, advice for young leaders, planning impactful events, networking, and collaboration in global mission
David Bennett & Evi Rodemann on Lausanne’s Seoul 2024 Congress, advice for young leaders, planning impactful events, networking, and collaboration in global mission Evi and David explore the importance of gatherings for building relationships,...
Strategic Campus Ministry: Leadership, Collaboration, and Reaching the Next Generation
Strategic Campus Ministry: Tom Lin on Leadership, Collaboration, and Reaching the Next Generation In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we hear from Tom Lin, President and CEO of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, about his remarkable...
Strengthening the Church in Mission: Michael Ortiz on the role of Theological Education & Training in the Great Commission
Strengthening the Church in Mission: Michael Ortiz on the role of Theological Education & Training in the Great Commission In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Michael Ortiz, International Director of the...
Sustainability in Global Mission: Exploring the Question of Sustainability and Creation Care
Sustainability in Global Mission: Exploring the Question of Sustainability and Creation Care with Matthew Niermann & Jasmine Kwong Jasmine and Matthew weave together the theological and practical dimensions of how Christians could live out their...
Technology and Missions
How should Christians engage with technology in the mission of the Church? Stefan Lindholm explores the profound impact of modern technology—both its opportunities and its risks—on the fulfillment of the Great Commission. From artificial...
The Art of Preaching in Times of Crisis: Anne Zaki on Sharing the Hope of Christ When It Matters Most
The Art of Preaching in Times of Crisis: Anne Zaki on Sharing the Hope of Christ When It Matters Most Delve into Anne’s journey in ministry, her unique perspective on preaching during crises from her experience in Egypt during the Arab Spring &...
The Art of Whole Life Mentorship
The Art of Whole Life Mentorship: An Interview with Ole-Magnus Olasfrud Ole-Magnus unpacks the significant role of mentorship and discipleship in his life and spiritual growth, emphasising the importance of relationships, scriptural guidance, and...
The Current State and Future Trajectory of Global Mission
The State of the Great Commission Report: The Current State and Future Trajectory of Global Mission with Dr. Matthew Niermann. Dr. Niermann, blending his passion for architectural design with mission work, epitomises the integration of faith and...
The Digital Harvest: A Vision for Reaching Gamers with the Gospel
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? Jason Watson sits down with Luke & Jen Richey, Gravity Jack’s founders, to...
The Dynamics of Trust: How the Global Trust Deficit Impacts Mission, Rise in Self-Trust, Impact of Echo Chambers on Gospel Outreach & Role of Church in Rebuilding Trustworthy Communities
The Dynamics of Trust: How the Global Trust Deficit Impacts Mission, the Rise in Self-Trust, the Impact of Echo Chambers on Gospel Outreach & the Role of Church in Rebuilding Trustworthy Communities with Dave Benson & Matthew Niermann. Dr. Dave...
The Gospel for Every Person in Eurasia
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...
The Gospel in the City of Witchcraft: Ministry During Halloween in Salem
What does it mean to follow Jesus in a city famous for witchcraft? Pastor Steven and Sarah White share how their family and church bring the light of Christ into the heart of Salem, Massachusetts—especially during Halloween, when the streets...
The Holy Spirit in World Evangelisation at the First Lausanne Congress
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...
The Lausanne Legacy: Celebrating 50 Years of Accelerating Global Mission
The Lausanne Legacy: Celebrating 50 Years of Accelerating Global Mission with Dr. Leighton Ford Dr. Ford shares personal memories from the first International Congress, provides insights into the movement’s evolution, and discusses the importance...
The Ministry of Reconciliation: Bridging Divides between Israelis and Palestinians
The Ministry of Reconciliation: Bridging Divides between Israelis and Palestinians with Salim Munayer In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we explore the seemingly impossible task of reconciliation among Israelis and Palestinians with...
The Power of Collaboration: Insights from Global Leaders
The Power of Collaboration: Insights from Global Leaders In this special episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we explore collaborative action in global mission. Through highlights from previous interviews with key leaders, we uncover the...
The Power of Intentional Prayer
The Power of Intentional Prayer with Dr. Jason Hubbard Dr. Jason Hubbard, the leader of International Prayer Connect, shares how he was once a prayerless pastor of a prayerless church, and tells of his journey turning to God in intentional prayer.
The Task Set Before Us: Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges in Global Missions
What does it truly take to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Lisa Pak dives into the complex reality of global missions, sharing her experiences as a leader bridging cultural and...
The Vision of the Lausanne Movement: Accelerating Global Mission Together
The Vision of the Lausanne Movement: Accelerating Global Mission Together From stirring historical stories to key challenges ahead, Michael paints a vivid picture of the Movement’s purpose and vision of uniting the global church in addressing the...
Training Christlike Leaders for the Harvest
What does it take to prepare Christlike leaders for a rapidly changing world? Discover how decades of wisdom and experience have shaped Dr. Manfred Kohl’s vision for equipping the next generation of workers for the harvest. Main Points: The Need...
Transforming Communities: Integral Mission and Holistic Development in Nepal
Transforming Communities: Integral Mission and Holistic Development in Nepal with Kumar Aryal In this episode, we host Kumar Aryal, the founder of Himalayan Hope Foundation. Kumar shares deep insights into blending evangelism with social action and...
Understanding the Rise of the Global South, Pentecostalism, and Polycentric Christianity
Global Christianity’s Evolution: Understanding the Rise of the Global South, Pentecostalism, and Polycentric Christianity with Dr Allen Yeh & Dr Matthew Niermann. What is Polycentric Christianity? Explore shifts in global Christianity with Allen...
Unlocking Generosity: Biblical Stewardship & Fundraising Strategies for Ministry Leaders
Unlocking Generosity: Biblical Stewardship & Fundraising Strategies for Ministry Leaders with Redina Kolaneci On this week’s episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast we host Redina Kolaneci, founder and director of Christian Fundraising...