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In this episode of "God on the Move," Barton Maino recounts his journey from being in full-time ministry to being a witness for God in the secular sphere in Papua New Guinea (PNG). After graduating from university, he dreamt of entering the working world and making it big. But God had different plans: for him to join the PNG Bible Translation Association. What Barton didn't know was that he would indeed be part of the marketplace, but this time to serve as a bridge between secular businesses and ministries. And his work bore fruit: in his new role within a local mining company, he successfully secured the largest donation ever received by the PNG Bible Translation Association from within the country.
 
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 the interview:
PNG Bible Translation Association
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Barton Maino:
Barton was born in Rigo, a district of Central Province in Papua New Guinea. He holds a bachelor's degree in surveying technology from the PNG University of Technology. He continued his academic journey with a postgraduate diploma in education from the University of Goroka. Additionally, he obtained a master's in communication studies from the PNG University of Technology in Lae, specialising in development communication. Barton dedicated several years to full-time employment at the PNG Bible Translation Association. Currently, he navigates the secular sphere, utilising his expertise to bridge gaps between the marketplace and ministry.

In this episode of ‘God on the Move’, Susie Njogu discusses the opportunities and obstacles of training women in a place as unique as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), helping them align with God’s purpose and discover their potential while undergoing inner transformation. 
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 the interview: 
Fellowship Dubai 
Women Connect video
 
Susie Njogu
Susie is a leadership development consultant and career coach, a role she balances part-time while also offering pastoral care and redemptive coaching. She holds an MA in Leadership Studies from International Leadership University and is currently pursuing studies in Christian education at Dallas Theological Seminary. Having resided in the UAE for nearly five years, Susie has been actively involved in leading the Women Community Study Ministry initiative, delivering teaching talks, training women leaders, and serving in various roles within that ministry at Fellowship Dubai.

In this episode of ‘God on the Move’, Jason (pseudonym) delves into the significance of holistic, integral mission within Muslim communities in the Sahel of Africa. He emphasises the vital amalgamation of grassroots health education within households alongside Bible storying, prayer for healing, and relational primary health care delivered in-home.
 
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 the interview:
Untold Stories, article
 
Jason:
Jason (pseudonym) is a disciple of Jesus and a medical doctor. He, along with his wife, family, and team, served for eight years among Muslim frontier people groups in the Sahel of Africa. Their focus was on fostering movements of disciples, transformative grassroots health education, and providing in-home relational primary health care. Currently, he serves as the director of an organisation dedicated to improving the health of all nations and acts as a catalyst for a mission organisation focusing on Muslims.

In this episode of ‘God on the Move’, Prarthi Selveindran shares how she learned to encounter God by reading the book of nature He Himself created. She also reveals how her passion for amphibians and reptiles — especially snakes and frogs — and her study of fascinating creatures and ecosystems led her to understand that caring for creation is deeply valued by God. 
 
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: 
Prathi’s book
Fellowship of Evangelical Students
 
Prarthini Selveindran
Prarthi pursued her university studies at the National University of Singapore and later became involved with the Varsity Christian Fellowship. Currently, she serves with the Fellowship of Evangelical Students in Singapore, and since 2015, she has volunteered with A Rocha International. This involvement led her to co-edit the book ‘God's Gardeners: Creation Care Stories from Singapore and Malaysia.’

In this episode of 'God on the Move', Kumar Aryal, the founder of the Himalayan Hope Foundation, delves into his missionary journey among Nepali compatriots working abroad in Malaysia. He elaborates on how churches, which often receive migrating individuals, can serve as beacons of hope for the displaced and foster new life in Christ.
 
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 the interview:
Himalayan Hope Foundation
 
Kumar Aryal 
Kumar is the founder and executive director of the Center for Holistic Development Nepal. He also serves on the board of TeachBeyond Philippines and is an advisory board member at the Asia Graduate School of Theology, Nepal. Additionally, he coordinates the PhD program for South Asia at the Asian School of Development and Cross-Cultural Studies. With a PhD in international development, Kumar previously taught intercultural studies at the International Graduate School of Leadership in Manila, Philippines. His research focuses on poverty, migration, holistic development, and social justice. He is married to Kathryn, and they have two boys.

In this episode of ‘God on the Move’, Andrea Toledo Baker discusses the story and ministry of Project Suma, which is dedicated to aiding victims of exploitation and their families in Bolivia. Taking a stand against the oppression of the most vulnerable, Andrea sees God moving in ways that bring freedom, healing, and lasting change.
 
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.
 
Link from the interview: 
Project Suma
Andrea Toledo BakerAndrea and her husband, Andy, established Project Suma (formerly Word Made Flesh Bolivia) in 2001. With expertise in idea generation, big-picture strategy, advocacy, storytelling, bridge-building, and hospitality, she has recently found fulfillment in championing the missionary movement of the church in Latin America. She holds a master's degree in World Missions and Evangelism from Asbury Theological Seminary and earned her bachelor's degree in Communications from Asbury University. Andrea is also a mother of four active boys.