The End of the Road

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Keep Your Eyes on the Road: Highlighting hard places that deserve attention Sep 14, 2022

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Jump in the passenger seat with host Cathy Herholdt as she takes you on a tumultuous road trip to two places—Haiti and Bangladesh—and shines a spotlight on some issues that make life extremely difficult for those who live there. Hear how Haiti’s proneness to natural disasters tests the limits of its resilience. And meet some women and girls in Bangladesh who are working hard to overcome cultural traditions and creating hope for the future.

In a Dry and Weary Land: The need for innovative solutions where there is no water Sep 07, 2022

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What do you do when there is no water and most of the community you’re trying to help packs up and migrates, leaving behind those who are too old or weak to walk? This is just one of the challenges the World Concern program team in Samburu, Kenya, are facing amidst a complex crisis like drought. Joseph Muigai and Faith Nasieku share how the need for innovative, long-term solutions—and prayer—are needed to help families survive.

A Heart for the Hungry: Witnessing the realities of famine in Somalia Aug 31, 2022

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People like Peter Mutua sacrifice so much, including having their hearts to broken for the things that break God’s heart in order to help people in great need in really difficult places. Listen as Peter shares a first-hand update on the severe drought conditions in Somalia, and emotionally recounts heartbreaking stories of children lost to starvation. And then, please prayerfully consider how God might be calling you to respond to this crisis. If you feel led, you can donate here: https://www.worldconcern.org/road

Season 2 Recap: Relive Memorable Moments at the End of the Road Aug 17, 2022

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Host Cathy Herholdt is sharing an exciting look back at the most memorable experiences from Season 2 on The End of the Road podcast. Hear about the missional connection of the stories at the end of the road and World Concern. Relive Raphael Leshore’s unique story of how he was a Moran warrior and now he shares his faith with his community. Hear Joshua Bundi’s heartfelt experiences about how he followed God’s call despite roadblocks and challenges. And hear the personal experiences of CRISTA Ministries CEO Jacinta Tegman at the end of the road.

Full Circle: Following hard paths that lead to purpose Aug 10, 2022

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We’d all like to think we know how our lives should go. We chart our course, plan our careers, and chase our dreams. But when Tracy Minke set out to pursue her dreams, God led her on a journey that traversed continents and countries, leading her through some fascinating, life-changing, and challenging experiences. As she shares in this episode, these places, and the people she met there, became ingrained in her heart and ultimately led her to the fulfillment that comes from finding true purpose.

Come Mud or High Water: Going the Distance to Capture Stories Aug 03, 2022

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Filmmaker Jeff Arnold and two other videographers trekked for miles through the mud during South Sudan’s rainy season to capture stories of young evangelists who are overcoming tremendous challenges to reach others in their community—and beyond—for Christ. Long days and spotty internet made communications difficult, but we managed to connect with Jeff briefly over WhatsApp to hear his description of this remote part of South Sudan.

Through the Camera’s Lens: Documenting life, hardship, and transformation in remote places Jul 20, 2022

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Hear about the lives, stories, and communities behind the faces and places in Daryl Finley’s amazing photographs, captured in some of the world’s toughest places. As a former firefighter, Daryl’s unique background and experiences enabled him to step into disaster zones, like the 2015 Nepal earthquake, and Haiti, after Hurricane Matthew ripped through the island. Hear how he connected with people and documented their stories through the lens of his camera.

Commissioned: Following God’s call despite roadblocks and challenges Jul 13, 2022

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If you’ve ever wondered what your calling is, you’ll want to hear how Joshua Bundi, World Concern’s South Sudan Country Director, knew with certainty that he was called to serve in one of the most challenging places on the planet. Despite major obstacles and challenges, he also shares the blessings he’s reaped by following God’s call on his life. Don’t miss part 2 of our conversation with Joshua.

A Father’s Heart: Being fully present as a parent while serving far from home Jul 06, 2022

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It has been three months since Joshua Bundi has seen his wife and three children face-to-face. But despite his calling to work in South Sudan, he makes it his top priority to ensure his family stays connected between visits home to Kenya, which often means spending up to three hours nightly together online. In part 1 of our conversation with Joshua, you'll hear about this, as well as the miraculous birth stories of two of his children – one of which took place as he was fleeing violence in South Sudan.

Mission Possible: Seeing a big dream come to fruition in the hard places Jun 29, 2022

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CRISTA Ministries CEO Jacinta Tegman is no stranger to remote, challenging places in our world. But hardship, and even danger, have not deterred her from relentlessly pursuing God’s calling on her life and her commitment to the mission of CRISTA, World Concern’s parent organization. Hear her personal experiences in places like Chad, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, as she shares her heart for those we serve at the end of the road.

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