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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 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/
