This episode recounts the remarkable story of the Banjara people, an unreached Hindu community in India, and how a culturally tailored film titled "Transformation" over fifteen years ago sparked an unforeseen Christian movement. Initially, the film, created with local actors and cultural advisors, led to 10,000 conversions and 500 new churches within five years. However, the movement drastically expanded when an actor uploaded the film to YouTube, leading to millions of views and an estimated 2 million believers, with 10,000 Banjara church planters now spreading the message across India and to other unreached groups, demonstrating the power of culturally relevant media and unpredictable digital reach.

The Lord is moving around the world in unprecedented ways to bring in the end time harvest! We aren’t simply witnessing a good strategy in missions; we are witnessing a sovereign move of God to reach those who have never heard of him before. Listen and be blessed!

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This podcast episode discusses the significant impact of culturally relevant storytelling, specifically focusing on the Isaan people in Thailand and their reception of the biblical parable of the prodigal son. It highlights how Create International adapted the story using local language, actors, and imagery, linking it to a pre-existing Isan folk tale about a son's remorse, thereby creating a deep connection with the audience. This contextualized approach led to widespread engagement through various distribution methods, including physical media and social platforms, sparking a movement of mass baptisms among the predominantly Buddhist Isan population. The podcast emphasizes the power of cultural contextualization in making a message deeply personal and resonant, fostering a self-sustaining cycle of cultural expression within the community.

The Lord is moving around the world in unprecedented ways to bring in the end time harvest! We aren’t simply witnessing a good strategy in missions; we are witnessing a sovereign move of God to reach those who have never heard of him before. Listen and be blessed!

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In this episode, we dive into the story of Smartphone Filmmaking in Malawi—These sources, presented as episodes of the podcast "God Network News," provide an overview of a unique project in Malawi that utilizes smartphones for filmmaking to share the gospel. The project challenges traditional filmmaking assumptions by training individuals in remote villages with their existing phones and minimal equipment. It emphasizes adapting professional techniques to mobile capabilities, using external lenses and microphones for enhanced quality, and employing stabilizers for smoother shots. A key element is the creation of an offline sharing app, which addresses distribution challenges in areas with limited internet access and fosters community engagement through the sharing of culturally relevant stories like Fatu's adaptation of the prodigal son. The project embodies the concept of "new fire," igniting the potential of readily available tools for creative expression and empowering local storytellers to produce authentic and impactful films.

The Lord is moving around the world in unprecedented ways to bring in the end time harvest! We aren’t simply witnessing a good strategy in missions; we are witnessing a sovereign move of God to reach those who have never heard of him before. Listen and be blessed!

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