God on the Move Podcast

46. Mission and Growth: The Story of the Mongolian Church

In this episode of 'God on the Move,' Luya Gantumur shares his personal journey from atheism to Christianity in Mongolia. He discusses the growth of the evangelical church in a predominantly Buddhist country, the influence of missionaries, and the unique legal and cultural challenges faced by Mongolian Christians. Luya, who is the principal of Union Bible Theological College, provides insights into the religious climate, the role of missions, and the future of church planting in both urban and rural areas. 
Links from the interview
Union Bible Theological College
 
Luvsangombo (Luya) Gantumur
Luya, originally from Ulaanbaatar and raised in Chandmana sum, Gobi-Altai, discovered his Christian faith in high school. He is currently the principal of Union Bible Theological College (UBTC), where he inspires and trains others in their spiritual journeys. A UBTC theology graduate, Luya has over 16 years of experience in Mongolian Christian education. He is also Vice Board Chair of the Mongolian Evangelical Alliance, serves on the supervisory board of Haggai Mongolia, and volunteers for Bridge Builders NGO. Additionally, he has contributed extensively to translating, researching, and writing on Christianity in Mongolia. Luya, a pastor at Uni Church, holds a Master of Divinity and is pursuing a doctoral degree in sociology. He lives in Mongolia with his wife, Tuul, and their daughters, Dulguun and Anhilam.
 
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45. Cambodia's Voice of Faith: Broadcasting Hope with Trans World Radio

In this episode of 'God on the Move', Kimsong Haun shares his remarkable journey as the Country Director of Trans World Radio Cambodia. Born in the aftermath of Cambodia's civil war, Kimsong discusses the nation's recovery, the prevalent Buddhist culture, and the challenges faced by Cambodia's small Christian community. He elaborates on the mission of Trans World Radio, which includes a variety of outreach programs via 15 FM stations, and emphasizes the importance of discipleship in growing the church. Kimsong also recounts touching personal stories, including a monk's conversion to Christianity, highlighting the impactful work being done to spread the gospel through mass media in Cambodia.
 
Links from the interview:
Trans World Cambodia
Trans World Radio
 
Kimsong Haun:
Kimsong Haun is a passionate leader and Country Director for TWR Cambodia, committed to using media to share the Christian message and empower communities across Cambodia. With over a decade of service, Kimsong has helped guide TWR’s mission, translating and adapting Christian programs into Khmer to resonate with local culture. His ministry work spans outreach to diverse groups—including children, youth, women, and church leaders—and utilizes both traditional and digital platforms to expand TWR’s reach.
Kimsong’s journey in ministry began after earning his Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministry from Phnom Penh Bible College. His early roles in translation and teaching provided a foundation for his leadership at TWR, where he leads initiatives in leadership training, strategic planning, and community development. He actively participates in cross-cultural collaborations with regional partners in Asia and maintains close ties with TWR’s global office in the United States.
In his personal life, Kimsong is supported by his wife and their two sons, who share in his commitment to ministry and community service. His family plays a vital role in his mission, anchoring him as he works to make faith and hope accessible to audiences throughout Cambodia.
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44. Kosher Connections: Food, Faith, and Friendship

In this episode of 'God on the Move', Aden Friedman shares his remarkable journey from his roots in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish family in South Africa to becoming the Canadian branch leader of Jews for Jesus. Aden recounts his early life, the spiritual struggles that led him to question his faith, and the profound experiences that directed him toward Christianity. He also discusses his innovative ministry initiatives, such as the cookbook project 'My Yiddishe Mama,' which aimed to preserve Jewish heritage while building meaningful relationships.
 
Links from the interview:
Book: My Yiddishe Mama
Jews for Jesus Canada
So Be It - YouTube Channel
 
Aden Friedman:
Aden Friedman was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, into an Orthodox Jewish family deeply engaged in the Chabad community. In 1998, he was accepted to study at a Yeshiva in Hadera, Israel. In 2010, Aden met Cara, a follower of Yeshua (Jesus), and through her family, he came to recognize Yeshua as the Messiah of the Jewish people and the world.
After dedicating his life to Yeshua, Aden felt a strong calling to share his faith with the Jewish community. He and Cara married in 2014, and later that year, Aden joined Jews for Jesus in South Africa. In 2017, he authored My Yiddishe Mama, a Jewish heritage cookbook designed for both secular and Orthodox Jewish families in Johannesburg.
In 2021, Aden and Cara welcomed their first child, Levi Ezra, born in Jerusalem. Aden currently serves as the Canada branch leader for Jews for Jesus in Toronto.
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43. Empowering the Present: Youth Ministry in Pakistan

In this episode of 'God on the Move', Khurram shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a poor Christian family in Pakistan to becoming a student minister and founder of Ignite NextGen, a youth organization focused on discipleship, mentorship, and leadership. He discusses the unique challenges faced by Christians in Pakistan, including religious persecution, educational barriers, and unemployment. Through personal testimonies and stories of spiritual growth, Khurram highlights the resilience of the Christian community and the impactful work of his ministry. He addresses questions about Christianity from young Muslims, emphasizing the importance of scripture, the divinity of Jesus, and the concept of the Trinity. Khurram also underscores the critical role of youth in ministry as current leaders, drawing from the Gospel of John and other biblical examples. 
 
Links from the interview:
PFES
OpenDoors about Pakistan
 
Khurram Younis:
Khurram Younis is a dedicated servant leader with a heart for youth and a vision to inspire transformation among the next generation in Pakistan. Holding a Bachelor’s in Commerce and Mass Communication, along with a Master of Divinity, Khurram is currently pursuing an MTh at Union School of Theology in Wales.
With over two decades of experience, Khurram has served faithfully with PFES (IFES Pakistan), spent ten years teaching computer studies in a missionary school, and led as Country Director with globalLead. He has also served in volunteer roles with First Priority and One Hope’s Lead Today program. Today, he serves as Director of Ignite NextGen, nurturing future Christian leaders.
A member of the Lausanne Emerging Theologians Initiative, Khurram’s personal journey with identity struggles as a Christian in a non-Christian context has given him a profound empathy for teens and young adults facing similar challenges. His ministry centers on discipleship, mentorship, and leadership development, equipping young people to embrace their faith and lead with courage in Pakistan.
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42. Journey of Faith: Reaching the Unreached in Uganda

In this episode of 'God on the Move', Lawrence Owinya shares his inspiring journey from a challenging background in Uganda to becoming a dedicated missionary and church planter. Facing trials such as the loss of his son and encounters with armed warriors, Lawrence recounts how his faith and wisdom guided him. He also discusses the birth of Reaching Frontiers International, an organization focused on training indigenous missionaries and supporting local churches in reaching least and unreached communities. This episode includes stories of God's provision, the impact of deepened prayer, and the importance of contextualizing the gospel for culturally diverse communities.
 
Links from the interview
Reaching Frontiers
Africa Inland Mission International
 
Lawrence Owinya
Pr. Lawrence Owinya is the Founder of Reaching Frontiers. An indigenous Missions non-profit in Uganda, that exists to mobilize, train, and send missionaries to hard-to-reach areas for Church Planting and Community Transformation. Together with His wife Simple Lydia Oyella, they have served as missionaries to the Tepeth and Matheniko of Karamoja Uganda. 
Lawrence attended seminary and graduated with a BA in Theology from Africa Renewal University Uganda. He is currently pursuing graduate studies in Missiology at All Nations College UK and an MA in Global Leadership at Wheaton College IL. 
Together with Simple, they are on a study sabbatical, residing in Wheaton Illinois. They are passionate about reaching communities that have no Gospel access and working with local Churches to strategize for Church Planting in hard-to-reach areas. They love Jesus and to share Christ with others.
 
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41. God’s Secret Weapon: The Power of Arts in Ministry

In this episode of 'God on the Move', Juan Arvelo shares his transformative journey from Venezuela to the Basque Country in Spain and how his focus shifted from church planting to using arts as a ministry tool. Working with WEC International's Arts Release, Juan emphasizes the importance of integrating local art forms into church ministry to effectively communicate the gospel. He shares powerful anecdotes demonstrating how arts such as music, dance, drama, and visual arts can create meaningful connections and convey God's message. Juan's story is a compelling testament to the potential of arts in enriching ministry, engaging communities, and fostering spiritual growth.
 
Links from the interview
Arts Release
World of Worship
Whole Brain Worship
 
Juan Arvelo
Originally from Venezuela, Juan is a creative catalyst who is passionate about accelerating God's mission through the arts. He holds an MA in World Arts from Dallas International University. He currently works as the Arts Consultant for WEC International with Arts Release and is a Board member and Certified Arts Training Specialist at World of Worship. He has been serving among the Basque people in northern Spain since 2010, where he lives with his wife and three children. 
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40. From Witchcraft to Worship: Transforming Communities Through CHE

In this episode of 'God on the Move', Daniel Kpowbie shares his incredible journey of faith, from growing up in an animistic family in Togo to becoming an evangelist challenging the powers of witchcraft with the name of Jesus. Daniel recounts how his family found solace in Christ amidst despair brought by witchcraft, and how this conversion set the course for his life's work. He discusses his transformative encounter with the CHE (Community Health Evangelism) program and recounts powerful testimonies of spiritual warfare and triumphs in villages dominated by voodoo worship. Daniel also shares insights about the church's challenges in Togo, including the prosperity gospel and syncretism. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own ministry's alignment with Christlike principles.
 
Links from the interview:
Medical Ambassadors International
CHE Strategy
Tassi’s Story
 
Daniel Kpowbie
Daniel Kpowbie is a dedicated leader and evangelist, committed to holistic ministry across French-speaking West Africa. After completing his training with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in 1996, he spent eight years working as a full-time evangelist, establishing churches in countries like Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Ghana. In 2004, his vision expanded through training with Medical Ambassadors International, where he embraced Community Health Evangelism (CHE), focusing on the whole person’s well-being. Supported by his wife, Kafui, and their daughters, Daniel continues to lead efforts to bring both spiritual and practical solutions to communities in need.
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39. Faith in Motion: Transforming Lives through Digital Media

In this episode of ‘God on the Move’, EVE Jariya Moongwattanashares her journey of creating impactful Christian content. Despite challenges and starting with minimal resources, Christlike has grown into a significant ministry aimed at empowering and equipping Thai Christians to influence society. Eve discusses the inspiration behind their work, the impact of their content on believers and non-believers alike, and the importance of balancing secular work with ministry efforts. This episode highlights the power of contemporary media in sharing testimonies and addressing sensitive issues within the Christian community.
 
Links from the interview
Eve’s website
 
EVE Jariya Moongwattana
EVE Jariya Moongwattana is a multifaceted Thai storyteller, creative director, producer, traveler, and changemaker. She hosts and produces acclaimed TV programs like "Kob Nok Kala" on Modernine TV, "Tua Tin Dan Thai" on Thai PBS, and "Behind the Praise" on Nation Channel. Eve has also directed impactful documentaries, including "The Down." As co-founder of MEMORABLE and a leader at THE STANDARD, she uses her creativity to push boundaries and inspire change. A graduate of Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Communication Arts, Eve continues to influence through her innovative media work.
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38. Dancing to Freedom: Therapy and God's Presence

In this episode of 'God on the Move', Renelle Snelleksz shares her remarkable story of becoming a dance movement therapist after leaving a high-profile news presenting career. Growing up in Calcutta and later moving to Mumbai, she recounts her spiritual journey, encounters with the Holy Spirit, and discovering dance movement therapy during a sabbatical in 2011. Renelle speaks about using dance therapy to bring healing and freedom to trafficked girls in India, emphasizing the deep, subconscious healing it offers. She highlights her work with International Justice Mission and her experiences in worship dance, describing the challenges and ultimate empowerment of affected girls through creative expression.
 
Links from the interview
Renelle’s website
 
Renelle Snelleksz
Dance movement therapist Renelle Snelleksz’s life testimony is rooted in experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit to break oppressive trauma and bring healing and restoration to the lives of those she ministers to. All of life’s experiences, good or bad, are stored as memory in the body and impact the mental, physical, emotional and social well being of a person. Using the core principles of Dance movement therapy creates a safe space for people to address the core issues of life and relationships. But the intensity of deep pain in the human heart can only be restored by the power of Jesus to deliver us from bondage and propel us into freedom. Using movement and the expressive arts, this ministry has witnessed many lives transformed after child sexual abuse, abandonment and neglect, issues of identity, depression and mental health problems, suicidal thoughts, divorce and marital stress, domestic violence and addictions. Renelle responded to God’s call on her life in 2011 to quit her media career in Broadcast Journalism to be trained in the psychotherapeutic methodology of Dance Movement Therapy. She works mostly with girls rescued from sex trafficking, partnering with agencies in India that fight sex-trafficking and sexual violence. Her ministry AL!VE – Rise to Dance Again, takes dance movement therapy to children recovering from cancer, youth from impoverished communities, corporate offices and private clients among others. She also uses movement and the creative arts to release the church into the freedom of expressive worship engaging “heart, soul, mind and strength”. Along with her husband, they lead a small house church in Pune, India. She is also a mother to a toddler and has always loved travelling, dancing and all things creative!
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37. Breaking Chains: Empowering Men to Pursue Christlikeness

In this episode of 'God on the Move', Christian Lenty shares his inspirational journey of founding the MST Project in Bangkok, Thailand, committed to helping men realize their full potential through mentoring, strengthening marriages, and teaching biblical truth. Christian discusses his ministry's initiatives, including engaging with men in red-light districts, supporting men in their pursuit of sexual purity, and fostering Christlike character. He emphasizes the importance of faithfulness, obedience, and seeing individuals for who they can become in Christ, rather than their current circumstances. The episode delves into the challenges, successes, and the heart behind the MST Project's mission.
 
Links from the interview
The MST Project
Book: Sensitive Preaching to the Sexually Hurting
Podcast: Altar’d Manhood
 
Christian Lenty
Christian Lenty is the founder and director of The MST Project, a ministry that mentors men worldwide in pursuing greater sexual purity, spiritual wholeness, and Christlike maturity. The MST Project has four primary initiatives: On the Street, Pathway to Purity, Real Men Pursuing Purity, and Re:Start. On the Street is an outreach to foreign men who visit red-light districts, providing long-term mentorship and support for those men wanting to make changes. Pathway to Purity is for men in the church dealing with sexual addictions and struggles. Through 1-on-1 discipleship through their book, The Pursuit of Purity, men around the world have experienced freedom. Real Men Pursuing Purity seeks to inspire men to grow in greater Christlikeness in all areas of their lives. This is accomplished through quarterly online events and weekly connect groups with participants worldwide. And Re:Start helps Christian workers involved in moral misconduct experience repentance, renewal, and restoration. Christian has lived in Thailand for 23 years and resides in Bangkok with his wife.
 
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