The Ripple Effect
Moving Forward
Three women. Three different stories. One beautiful picture of what can happen when we invest in the life of a woman. What happens when you invest in the life of one woman? The impact rarely stops with her. When a woman grows in her faith, confidence, leadership, and sense of purpose, she carries that growth with her—into her home, her workplace, her relationships, and her community. And often, she turns around and invests in someone else. That’s The Ripple Effect. In this special Giving Week episode of the Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with three...
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Leading from a Healthy Place with Kobe Campbell
Moving Forward
What does it really mean to be a healthy leader — not just an effective, successful, or high-performing one? In this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with licensed trauma therapist, bestselling author, and speaker Kobe Campbell for a conversation about the inner work of leadership — and how the stories, wounds, and emotional patterns we carry can shape the way we show up at work. Kobe explains that healthy leadership begins with congruence: understanding what is happening inside of us while also being able to respond appropriately to what is...
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Reaching the World Through The Chosen with Dr. Wendi Lord
Moving Forward
What does it take to bring The Chosen — one of the most-watched portrayals of the life of Jesus in history — to people around the world in their own language? In this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with Wendi Lord, PhD, Vice President of Content Localization at , for a behind-the-scenes look at the global translation mission behind The Chosen. Wendi leads Come and See's large-scale translation and technology initiatives, with a goal of bringing The Chosen to the world in 600 languages — an effort that has already earned the show a...
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Moving Forward Without Striving with Ruth Chou Simons
Moving Forward
What happens when the drive that has helped you accomplish so much becomes the very thing that exhausts you? For many high-achieving women, achievement has been rewarded for most of their lives. Get the grade. Earn the promotion. Reach the goal. Build the business. Keep moving forward. But over time, it can become easy to confuse what we accomplish with who we are. In this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, 4word President & CEO Melissa Harrison talks with bestselling author, artist, and entrepreneur Ruth Chou Simons about how to pursue meaningful work and God-given dreams without...
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Navigating AI with Wisdom with Melissa Peak
Moving Forward
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace—and many professionals and organizations are quietly asking one of two questions: Am I going to lose my job? or Is my organization already behind? In this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, 4word President & CEO Melissa Harrison talks with Melissa Peak about how women and organizations can navigate AI transformation with wisdom, intentionality, and courage. Melissa is the Chief Growth Officer at Servant, the Founder and CEO of The CEO Project, and a member of the 4word Advisory Board. Drawing from nearly 30 years of experience...
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Stepping Into Your Voice with Dr. Merary Cruz Simeon
Moving Forward
Many women work hard, deliver results, and assume their work will eventually speak for itself. But as Dr. Merary Cruz Simeon shares in this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, that is not always reality. In this conversation, 4word President & CEO Melissa Harrison talks with Merary about finding your voice at work, advocating for yourself with confidence and humility, and learning to use your influence with wisdom and discernment. Drawing from her own journey—from growing up in a Puerto Rican family and becoming a first-generation college student to serving in senior leadership roles...
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Finding a Sustainable Pace with Jo Saxton
Moving Forward
What if burnout is not only about how much you are doing, but also about the fears, expectations, and beliefs driving you? On today’s episode of Moving Forward, Melissa Harrison talks with author, speaker, and leadership coach Jo Saxton about becoming an unburdened leader. Jo explains why meaningful rest requires more than taking an occasional break. It begins by examining the internal messages, external pressures, and responsibilities shaping how you work, lead, and spend your time. Jo also shares practical ways to audit your life, identify what only you can do, and release...
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Taking the Next Faithful Step with Liz Bohannon
Moving Forward
What if powerful women were never meant to compete with one another, but to become each other’s greatest collaborators and allies? In the first episode of Moving Forward, Melissa Harrison talks with entrepreneur, author, and speaker Liz Bohannon about faith, business, leadership, loneliness, and the power of community. Liz shares how moving to Uganda changed her view of entrepreneurship and eventually led her to build Sseko Designs and merge with Noonday Collection. Liz also challenges the belief that two ambitious women cannot succeed together. She explains how honesty,...
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Introducing Moving Forward: Faith, Work & Leadership for Christian Women
Moving Forward
The Work, Love, Pray podcast is now Moving Forward. Hosted by Melissa Harrison, President and CEO of 4word, Moving Forward features honest conversations with remarkable women navigating faith, work, leadership, relationships, career transitions, and calling. Each episode explores the decisions that shape us, the setbacks that refine us, and the courageous steps that lead toward greater purpose and impact. You’ll hear practical wisdom and faith-filled encouragement for becoming the woman and leader God created you to be. Even when you do not have everything figured out. Because Christian...
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Resiliency: Embracing God's Promise
Moving Forward
In this episode, host Jordan Johnstone speaks with Sharon Beach, a remarkable individual whose life story exemplifies resilience. Sharon shares her harrowing experience of being kidnapped and the strength she found in her faith to escape and recover. In this conversation, Sharon shares her profound journey of healing and resilience following her traumatic experiences. She emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, the role of faith in overcoming obstacles, and the significance of surrounding oneself with supportive people. Key Takeaways Resiliency is defined as embracing God's promise for our...
info_outlineWhat does it take to bring The Chosen — one of the most-watched portrayals of the life of Jesus in history — to people around the world in their own language?
In this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with Wendi Lord, PhD, Vice President of Content Localization at Come and See Foundation, for a behind-the-scenes look at the global translation mission behind The Chosen.
Wendi leads Come and See's large-scale translation and technology initiatives, with a goal of bringing The Chosen to the world in 600 languages — an effort that has already earned the show a Guinness World Record for being available in 125 languages through the free Chosen app. Wendi explains what it actually takes to translate not just words, but humor, emotion, culture, and biblical truth into a viewer's "heart language" — the language someone dreams, prays, and thinks in.
She also shares how her team is using emerging technology, including AI-powered speech-to-speech translation, to reach lower-resourced languages and people groups that traditional dubbing and subtitling can't serve — while keeping human wisdom, theological discernment, cultural understanding, and relationships at the center of the work.
This conversation isn't only about The Chosen. It's also about the power of story, the purpose we find in our work, and what can happen when we faithfully steward what God has placed in front of us — even when we can't see the full impact.
In This Episode
Your work matters more than you may realize.
God can use what's in your hands today in ways you may never see coming.
Technology can expand the mission — not replace the human.
Wisdom, discernment, relationships, and cultural understanding still matter.
Faithfulness is the next step forward.
Whether the assignment feels too big or too small, obedience is what matters most.
Wendi also shares her longtime connection to 4word as a mentor through the 4word Mentor Program, and why investing in other women continues to be an important part of her own journey.
4word is excited to partner with The Chosen and the Come and See Foundation for BOLDLY this October in Dallas, where Wendi will join us in person.
Following BOLDLY on Saturday, October 24, guests can attend the Impact Celebration Dinner, featuring a special Advanced Screening of Episode 1 of The Chosen Season 6 and a conversation with members of the show's team. Tickets are sold separately, with a discounted rate available for BOLDLY attendees. Full tables with priority seating are also available.
Learn more about BOLDLY and the Impact Celebration Dinner at 4wordwomen.org.
About Wendi Lord
Wendi Lord, PhD, serves as Vice President of Content Localization at Come and See, where she leads large-scale translation and technology initiatives to help bring The Chosen to the world in 600 languages.
She has also served for many years as a mentor through the 4word Mentor Program, investing in professional women as they grow in both their faith and their careers.
Learn more about Come and See and the global mission behind The Chosen at comeandseefoundation.org.
About Melissa Harrison
Melissa Harrison is a journalist, nonprofit leader, and President & CEO of 4word. She is passionate about helping women integrate faith, leadership, and purpose in the workplace. As host of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa brings a storyteller’s perspective to honest conversations about work, calling, growth, and the courage to keep moving forward.
🔗 Learn more about Melissa: melissaharrison.net
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About 4word
4word is a global community for Christian women in the workplace, helping women grow in their faith, thrive in their work, and become the women and leaders God created them to be.
Find out more about 4word 👉 https://4wordwomen.org/