The End of the Road

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In Love and War: Life in Ukraine calls for much prayer, service, and sacrifice Jun 22, 2022

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Vanessa McElroy felt led to move to Ukraine 21 years ago, following several years of ministering to women in Russia. She now believes she was called to the war-torn nation “for such a time as this,” and has been actively welcoming and serving those who have fled the current conflict. She shares what life is like in Ukraine right now and how she is able to care for those who have lost everything.

When Home is a Hard Place: The Thin Line Between Hardship and Hope in Haiti Jun 15, 2022

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From the time he was a little boy, James Francois has faced many of the hardships that come with living in a place like Haiti. From poverty and political unrest to earthquakes and hurricanes, Haiti is a place where the resilient people who call the island nation home have struggled for decades to make a better life for themselves. Hear how James found hope and survived—and now thrives—in one of the world’s toughest places.

Homeland: Growing Up Beyond the End of the Road Jun 08, 2022

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Raphael Leshore has lived his entire life in the remote region of Samburu, Kenya. As a child, he walked for a day and a half – one way – to his boarding school, where he was introduced to Jesus. He spent his youth protecting his community as a Moran warrior and is now a young elder in his village (as well as a World Concern staff member), giving him a unique opportunity to share his faith and disciple other Morans and members of his community, whom he knows so well.

Season 1 Highlights: To the End of the Road and Back May 11, 2022

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Host Cathy Herholdt is joined by guest host Karess Linzer for an exciting look back at the most memorable experiences from Season 1 on the End of the Road podcast. Relive Harun Ringera’s heartfelt return to South Sudan after fleeing an attack in the middle of the night. Be reminded by Katie Toop and Maggie Konstanski of what it really means to be “brave” in the face of fear, knowing God is with you. And feel what it was like for World Concern President, Nick Archer, to land on an airstrip where animals grazed near an abandoned airport in Somalia in the early 1990s. Don’t miss these highlights from Season 1 and the exciting things in the works for Season 2, as we journey to new frontiers at the end of the road.

Extreme Generosity: How one woman rallied support to stop child trafficking Apr 27, 2022

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As a mom, Mindy Lee Irvine has raised her kids to have hearts of compassion and generosity towards others. She herself has been an example to them and to others in her life – especially when she set out to raise $40,000 on her 40th birthday to protect children in poor countries from trafficking, exploitation, and abuse. Hear her incredible dedication to the vision she had for making an impact, and how a chance encounter with a little girl in a remote village in Sri Lanka solidified her calling.

Uncommon Ministry: Redefining Our Traditional Approach to Missions Apr 20, 2022

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Alderwood Community Church Executive Pastor of Care, Steve Brooks, has traveled extensively and been in ministry for many years, but his perception of “missions” changed dramatically when he found himself in the wilderness of South Sudan. Hear his extraordinary experience of preaching in a village where traditional healers chanted outside the local church in an attempt to deter him. Through this and other interactions with people in South Sudan, Steve’s realization that we’re all connected as brothers and sisters changed his ministry.

Living Faithfully: A Humble Humanitarian’s Life-Changing Season of Serving Apr 13, 2022

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Imagine showing up for a new job and finding your living accommodations consisted of a simple room, a single toilet shared by 15 households, and a weekly trek for water that was barely enough to last a few days. Humble humanitarian, Rose Ogolla, faced not only difficult living conditions, but spiritual opposition and cultural challenges during a life-changing season serving in Samburu, Kenya. Hear how spending her nights in deep prayer helped her and her team impact lives for eternity in this place.

Surprised by Somalia: Similarities Abound Half a World Away Apr 06, 2022

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Buckle up for this one! World Concern President, Nick Archer, takes us on a journey to the distant and mystifying land of Somalia. Step off a small plane into an abandoned airport in Hargeisa in 1991. Take in the vast, arid desert surrounding you, as you walk the path of hardship so many Somalis have traveled for centuries. Experience God here and meet the people in this place that challenged and changed Nick forever. You’ll be surprised by the similarities we all share as people looking for answers to our own struggles.

Never Alone: Living Fearlessly in the Face of Danger Mar 30, 2022

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If you’ve ever felt alone or abandoned by God, you’ll want to hear what Jamie Winship, former DC police officer and founder of Identity Exchange, has to say about God’s presence in trials, hardship, and even in the face of danger. He takes us on a journey to an island in Indonesia, where he, his wife Donna, and their three young kids, lived for 10 years. Through his experiences there, including being arrested and faced with years in jail, Jamie learned that no matter where you are in the world or what you’re facing, you are never alone.

Up the River and Through the Woods: To the Congo We Go Mar 23, 2022

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Tag along on a fascinating journey to a place that even hardcore humanitarian Merry Fitzpatrick considers the most remote place she’s ever been. Through her detailed description of the days-long trek to get there, you’ll be transported virtually to an isolated village in the Congo that’s only accessible only by a 7-hour canoe ride. Hear Merry’s heart of humility about being called to serve in places like this, as well as her encouragement to others to serve with this same attitude, wherever God has called you.

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