In this episode of 'God on the Move', Jonathan Shibley shares inspiring stories about the journey of faith and missions in the marketplace. Highlighting the work of Global Advance, he explains how investing in marketplace leaders is crucial for advancing global missions. Through personal anecdotes and powerful testimonies, Jonathan discusses the significant role of Christian businesspeople in transforming societies and spreading the Gospel in developing nations.

Links from the Interview:

• Global Advance
• Book: Marketplace Miracles

Jonathan Shibley:

Jonathan Shibley has been shaping Global Advance as its President since 2000, driving its growth and international reach. He founded the Marketplace Missions initiatives, empowering Christian entrepreneurs and business professionals to fulfill the Great Commission worldwide.

A respected thought leader, Jonathan has authored three books, including Marketplace Miracles. His work has impacted leaders in over 100 nations. He also serves on various ministry boards, including a Congressional-level faith advisory board.

Jonathan holds a Business Degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He and his wife, Sarah, have three children.

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In this episode of 'God on the Move', Gábor Györi shares his impactful journey from being a family doctor in Hungary to becoming the Executive Director of IHS Global. He discusses how his faith shapes his medical practice, viewing patients as creations of God needing the touch of Jesus. Gábor narrates personal stories of medical emergencies and miracles, illustrating the powerful intersection of faith and healthcare. He also highlights IHS Global's mission to equip believers worldwide, emphasizing partnerships, processes, and community in their ministry efforts.

Links from the interview:

• IHS Global

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Dr. Gábor Győri:

Dr. Gábor Győri, the Executive Director of IHS Global, has significantly advanced workplace evangelism, particularly in the healthcare sector. Under his leadership, the Saline Process™ has become a global standard, equipping over 45,000 Christian healthcare workers in 126 countries to share their faith effectively in their professional environments. His work extends to restricted and hostile countries, showcasing the extensive reach and impact of IHS Global's mission​.

Gábor's journey with IHS Global began in 1999 during his first International Saline training, which inspired him to integrate his ministry with his profession as a family physician. Prior to his full-time commitment to IHS Global, he practiced family medicine in Hungary for 18 years. Beyond his professional achievements, Gábor enjoys sports and music, with horseback riding being his favorite recreational activity. He has been married to his wife, Gabi, for over 30 years, and they are blessed with nine children and eleven grandchildren​

In this episode of 'God on the Move', Jianbi (Jay) Chen shares about the significance of digital missions in Web3, including the concepts of blockchain, decentralization, and token-based economies. Jay discusses his personal journey from business to the creative field, his role at WEC International UK, and the founding of the LightDAO project. He emphasizes the importance of Christians being active in emerging tech spaces to spread the gospel and influence the digital world for the Kingdom of God.

Links from the interview:

• LightDAO
• Join the LightDAO effort
• What is Web3?
• Decentralization and Web3

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Jianbi (Jay) Chen

Jay is a missionary with WEC International (UK branch) and serves as the leader of Christians in Web3 UK. Residing in North London with his wife Julie and their two lovely daughters, Jay is passionate about spreading the gospel to the unreached through digital missions and Web3 technologies.

In addition to his missionary work, Jay is the founder of the LightDAO project, which focuses on leveraging decentralized technologies to further Christian outreach and creative community building. With a heart for mobilizing Christians and equipping young people for digital evangelism, Jay is committed to pioneering new ways to share the message of Christ in the digital age.

In this episode of 'God on the Move', Yoel Ben David shares about living as a Jesus-following Jew in Jerusalem. Yoel discusses his complex cultural and spiritual journey from growing up in Europe and Israel to becoming an Anglican priest. He recounts his personal experience with Jesus, struggles with Jewish identity, Orthodox tradition, and the challenges of evangelizing in a conflicted region. Yoel also explores the impact of the October 2023 conflict on his ministry and family, underlining his mission to communicate the Gospel to Jewish people.

Links from the interview:

• Jews for Jesus
• Article: The Ben David’s Story

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Yoel Ben David:

Yoel Ben David has been serving with Jews for Jesus for over 20 years, beginning his ministry while studying at Israel College of the Bible. Born in Israel but raised in Europe, Yoel came to faith in Jesus in 2001 during his military service in the Head Rabbinical Corps. His journey to Christianity started with a deep exploration of the Torah and Jewish mysticism, ultimately leading him to the New Testament and a transformative encounter with Isaiah 53.

After earning an MA in theology and leadership from Western Seminary, Yoel has held various roles within Jews for Jesus including work in the USA, UK, and head of training for missionary staff in Israel. He now leads the work in Jerusalem, bringing the gospel to the city where his faith journey began.

Yoel and his wife, Adel, who also works with Jews for Jesus, have four children. Their eldest daughter, Noa, has completed her military service, while their son, Boaz, is currently a combat soldier. Their younger children, Nati and Naomi, are still in high school.

In this episode of "God on the Move," Sophia Nobre shares her story as a 21-year-old law student and president of the Brazilian NGO Panahgah (a "safe haven" in Persian), which combats human trafficking and aids Afghan refugees. Sophia shares her journey from being a 13-year-old girl with a clear call from God to Panahgah's efforts in providing support and autonomy to refugee families in Brazil, a country that has a unique approach to granting humanitarian visas. Sophia reviews her personal calling, explains how she balances her responsibilities, and talks about the power of collective church action.

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Links from interview:

• Panahgah

Sophia Nobre

Sophia embarked on a legal education at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, in Brazil, with the dream of working in the field of human rights. In August 2021, deeply troubled by the human rights violations faced by the Afghan population, particularly women, Sophia initiated a humanitarian aid project for Afghans. This project evolved into an NGO, Panahgah, formally established in March 2022. By the end of 2022, Panahgah had successfully provided support and resettlement for over 700 Afghans in Brazil and had formed valuable partnerships with organisations like the International Organization for Migration and the United Nations.

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In this episode of "God on the Move," Dr. Victor Petrenko shares about his upbringing during the Soviet Union and how, after his father served two and a half years in prison, his family had to flee Belarus for Latvia. From there, Victor planned youth trips to Siberia to share the Gospel with people who hadn’t heard about Jesus in over 70 years. Inspired by the Lausanne Moscow Congress in 1990, he travelled beyond the Arctic Circle to a small town called "The End of the Earth" to preach the Gospel and helped to smuggle thousands of Bibles into China. From stories of horrendous persecution to the miraculous gift of God that is the Latvian Biblical Centre, Victor recalls how the Lord has been there all along.

If you are a Christian seeking to discover stories of how God moves in different parts of the world, then this podcast is for you.

Links from interview:

Latvian Biblical Centre

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Dr Vitali (Victor) Petrenko:

Victor, born in Gomel, Belorussia, studied theology at London Bible College, Brunel University, and received his PhD from Durham University. He is the Director of the Latvian Biblical Centre (Riga, Latvia), an Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology (Oslo, Norway) and the author of "Theology of Icons: Protestant Perspective," published in 2000. He lives and lectures in a cross-cultural and cross-denominational environment and cares deeply about peace and reconciliation among nations. Victor is married to Ester, and they have one son, Lukass.

In this episode of "God on the Move," Emmanuel Trinity shares his experience growing up in a slum in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. He remembers how his life was rescued through the gift of the Gospel and recounts how a computer opened up unimaginable opportunities. Emmanuel explains that after finding economic independence and job security, he began seeking ways to provide other children with the same opportunities he had, and now plans to create 10,000 jobs for young people across Africa.

If you are a Christian seeking to discover stories of how God moves in different parts of the world, then this podcast is for you.

Links from interview:

Era92 Group

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Emmanuel Trinity:

Emmanuel is a serial social entrepreneur from Kampala, Uganda, with a passion for upskilling the next generation of digital talent in preparation for jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities in Africa. He is also the co-founder of era92 Group, a group of social enterprises on a mission to reverse engineer poverty and create prosperity for Africans through businesses and microfinance, which has created over 2,000 jobs for youth from the slums of Uganda.