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OneTwo Church at South Padre IslandGrace On The MoveSend us a textWhat if missions felt less like pressure and more like partnership with the Father? We open Scripture in Romans 10, then show how grace—not guilt—can send, equip, and sustain real work in hard places. From a CarePoint in Cuyotenango, Guatemala to pastors’ networks in India, a growing Bible college in Nepal, and a grassroots movement in Pakistan, you’ll hear how small, faithful steps turn into lasting change when the Spirit leads.In Guatemala, Children’s HopeChest empowers kids and families with tutoring, talent nights that celebrate gifts, and women’s basket-mak...
2025-12-0942 min
In the Woods#020 Investing in Hope: Live with Children’s HopeChestJoin us for a special episode as we go live to Guatemala for a powerful conversation with our partners at Children’s HopeChest. Hear firsthand how God is moving in their community, how sponsorship is restoring hope, and how our Christmas Offering will directly fuel long-term transformation. This is a story of dignity, opportunity, and the kind of love that reaches across borders!
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2025-11-2433 min
Build Relationships. Break Poverty.Immeasurably More With Jim CordsJoin Will Crooks and Pastor Jim Cords from St. Timothy in San Jose, California, as they celebrate the journey of CarePoint graduation. From igniting leadership in adolescents to inspiring generosity and discipleship in a congregation, this episode shows how communities can transform when faith, vision, and intentional relationships come together.Hear stories of children finding confidence, communities embracing sustainability, and the powerful ripple effects of walking the long haul together. As Ephesians 3 reminds us, God is able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine—and this episode brings that promise to life.Le...
2025-11-0624 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Starting with the End in Mind w/ Krista CarverIn this episode of Build Relationships. Break Poverty., we continue our Path to Graduation series with Partner Krista Carver from Core Community Church in Shelby, Ohio.Krista shares how her church, though small in size, has built two thriving partnerships—one in Guatemala and one in Uganda—through obedience, relationship, and a vision for sustainability.Together, we explore what it means to start a partnership with the end in mind, how true transformation happens through relationship, and how the journey toward CarePoint graduation is about mutual impact.Learn more about CarePoint Graduation at hope...
2025-10-3028 min
Trinity Church MessagesGod at HomeMoses’ ancient words remind us that God desires to be central in our daily lives, not just in sacred spaces. Your home isn't a spiritual sideline; it's holy ground where faith takes root. We’ll also have a chance to sign up to sponsor a family in Ethiopia through HopeChest, making a direct household-to-household connection.Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4–9Reflection Question: How can you intentionally invite God’s presence into the ordinary rhythms of your home this week?
2025-10-1334 min
SermonsGod at HomeMoses’ ancient words remind us that God desires to be central in our daily lives, not just in sacred spaces. Your home isn't a spiritual sideline; it's holy ground where faith takes root. We’ll also have a chance to sign up to sponsor a family in Ethiopia through HopeChest, making a direct household-to-household connection. Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4–9 Reflection Question: How can you intentionally invite God’s presence into the ordinary rhythms of your home this week?
2025-10-1200 minSermonsGod at HomeMoses’ ancient words remind us that God desires to be central in our daily lives, not just in sacred spaces. Your home isn't a spiritual sideline; it's holy ground where faith takes root. We’ll also have a chance to sign up to sponsor a family in Ethiopia through HopeChest, making a direct household-to-household connection. Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4–9 Reflection Question: How can you intentionally invite God’s presence into the ordinary rhythms of your home this week?
2025-10-1200 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Voices from the Field on CarePoint GraduationWhat does it take for a CarePoint to transition from external support to local leadership? In this roundtable conversation, HopeChest brings together Tenbit (Ethiopia), Isaac (Uganda), and Sam (Guatemala) alongside CEO Ken Sparks to share insights from the frontlines of CarePoint graduation.From building strong community leadership teams to empowering youth through alumni networks, they discuss the challenges, lessons, and successes of preparing communities to sustain their own programs. Hear how cross-cultural learning, revenue-generating initiatives, and intentional discipleship come together to create lasting impact.Join the conversation and discover how graduation...
2025-10-0937 minTrinity Church MessagesFrom Strangers to FamilyWe kick off the series with a story of radical welcome and transformation—the Ethiopian eunuch’s journey from outsider to beloved child of God through baptism. This weekend, we’ll also connect this story of belonging to our global mission through our partnership with HopeChest Ethiopia.Scripture: Acts 8:26–40Reflection Question: Where in your life have you experienced an unexpected welcome that transformed your sense of belonging?
2025-10-0630 minSermonsFrom Strangers to FamilyWe kick off the series with a story of radical welcome and transformation—the Ethiopian eunuch’s journey from outsider to beloved child of God through baptism. This weekend, we’ll also connect this story of belonging to our global mission through our partnership with HopeChest Ethiopia. Scripture: Acts 8:26–40 Reflection Question: Where in your life have you experienced an unexpected welcome that transformed your sense of belonging?
2025-10-0500 minSermonsFrom Strangers to FamilyWe kick off the series with a story of radical welcome and transformation—the Ethiopian eunuch’s journey from outsider to beloved child of God through baptism. This weekend, we’ll also connect this story of belonging to our global mission through our partnership with HopeChest Ethiopia. Scripture: Acts 8:26–40 Reflection Question: Where in your life have you experienced an unexpected welcome that transformed your sense of belonging?
2025-10-0500 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Walking With CarePoints: Jen deBruin on Graduation and TransformationJen deBruin has walked alongside three CarePoints for over a decade. In this episode, she shares what graduation means for the communities, children, and families she loves—and how relationships and transformation make it all possible.Learn more about CarePoint Graduation by visiting hopechest.org/carepoint-graduation.Want to catch up on our full #PathToGraduation series? Check out our blog and podcast at hopechest.org/blog-and-podcast!Support the show
2025-09-1823 min
Real Life Church-SangoGuatemala Vision Trip Recap – Interview with Pastor Rob & TeamIn this episode, Pastor Rob Simpson sits down with four members of Real Life’s recent vision trip to Guatemala to reflect on the powerful experiences that unfolded. Hear from Donnie Crawford, Jeremy Delk, Isaac Cothran, and Porter Dickison as they share about their visit with Children’s HopeChest, the friendships they formed, and the moments that changed their hearts. From unexpected laughter and firecracker scares to life-changing home visits and deep spiritual insights, this conversation will stir your heart for global missions and reveal how Real Life is exploring a long-term partnership to bring lasting hope to children and...
2025-07-1451 min
Redemption Hill ChurchChildren's HopeChest Launch SundayThis is the beginning of a new partnership for us! Children's HopeChest is a great organization that we are beginning a new relationship with as we support children in need in Poaquil, Guatemala.-Hear a brief message from Al and then get to know Atkelt, our partnership representative!
2025-06-0338 min
Pulpit Rock ChurchPartner Launch: GuatemalaMay 11th, 2025 | Speaker Rowland Smith
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with HopeChest in Guatemala, working together to support children and communities in building brighter, sustainable futures.
2025-05-1200 min
Our Father Lutheran ChurchStories: Atkelt Simon Shares the Mission Partnership Between Children's HopeChest & OFLC
2025-04-2800 min
The Red Letter Disciple097: Grant Skeldon on Raising Up Disciples in the Next Generation, Why Pastors Chase Celebrity Status, and if Platform Gospel is the New Prosperity GospelGrant Skeldon is the Next Gen Director for Thinq Media, helping bridge faith and culture. He’s on the preaching team at Way Church in Nashville, where he and his wife, Cheyenne, also serve as Directors of Culture. They love discipleship, Spikeball, Smash Bros, and burgers at Jack Brown’s. Grant is one of the leading voices when it comes to raising up disciples in the next generation. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by Children’s HopeChest, an organization that’s rethinkin...
2025-04-081h 07
The Red Letter Disciple096: Chad Bird on His Journey from a Truck Driver to Theology Writer, Why Some People See Jesus As An Intern, and What Jacob can Teach Us About DiscipleshipChad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517 Publishing. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He holds master's degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He is also the author of several books, including The Christ Key & Limping with God. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by Children’s HopeChest, an organization that’s rethinking global missions in all the right ways.Here’s what I love about their mod...
2025-04-011h 00
The Red Letter Disciple095: Jonathan Anderson on Winning the Little League Championship World Series, How Faith and Coaching Intersect, and How He Balances Church with Kids SportsJonathan Anderson, volunteer coach of the 2024 LLWS champion Lake Mary All-Stars, led his team with faith, passion, and sportsmanship. His viral final-inning speech inspired millions. He proved that respect for God and love for the game—not money—fuels true champions. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by Children’s HopeChest. Being a church partner with HopeChest is an amazing two-way transformational experience for your whole church. Not only do you and your church get the joy of knowing y...
2025-03-251h 04
The Red Letter Disciple094: Jed Mullenix on How to Start a Citywide Jesus Movement Where Churches Really Work Together to Help a City FlourishJed Mullenix is the President of Within Reach, dedicated to uniting the church for the good of the community. With 15 years in church leadership across New England and Omaha, he’s passionate about developing leaders and teams for mission. He and his wife, Beth, have five children and enjoy the outdoors, travel, and gathering with friends. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by Children’s HopeChest. Being a church partner with HopeChest is an amazing two-way transformational experience for your whole church...
2025-03-181h 08
All Shores Outreach PodcastHopeChest Interview All Shores has partnered with Children's HopeChest for nine years in Ethiopia. We sponsor over 160 children and support the ongoing work in Shashamene through a local church there. The goal is to create self-sustainable transformation in the area. We have witnessed the impact of the sponsorship, income generating activities, leadership, and more through the national leaders in Ethiopia. Orion Netsanet works with Children's HopeChest and has been supportive of All Shores, our projects and fundraisers. He and Thad disucuss how the CarePoint works and how you can be engaged. To sponsor a child at our...
2025-03-1330 min
The Red Letter Disciple089: Pastor Noah Herrin on Learning How to Preach, the Key to Reaching Gen Z, and How a YouTube Sermon by Judah Smith Changed His LifeYouTube changed Pastor Noah Herrin’s life when he listened to a Judah Smith sermon that led him to give his life to Jesus, start a Bible study, begin a college ministry that reached thousands, and now into being an evangelist, speaking over 100 times in a year. He’s the lead pastor at Way Church in Nashville, TN. To learn more about the podcast or the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by Children’s HopeChest. This ministry is close to my heart and my family’s heart. We have had the pri...
2025-02-1152 min
The Red Letter Disciple088: Rev. Dr. Tim Ahlman on Healthy Disagreements, The Future of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), and Training the Next Generation of PastorsTim is a third-generation LCMS pastor at Christ’s Greenfield Lutheran Church in Gilbert, AZ that cares about the future of our denomination. Today, we talk about how to disagree in a healthy way and a path forward. Tim hosts the Lead Time Podcast and is passionate about helping the church become filled with great leaders and disciples through Unite Leadership Collective. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by Children’s HopeChest. This ministry is close to my heart and my family’...
2025-02-041h 06
More Than MoreOrphans of Teso: Survive, Thrive, SucceedMORE THAN MORE | For more than 15 years, Orphans of Teso has endeavored to create a sustainable model of change and empowerment for orphaned and vulnerable children and communities in Uganda. Dylan and Jen de Bruin join us to share an update on their recent trip to the three CarePoints and the progress and results of the past decade of sustainable development.
They also discuss what's next as the CarePoints prepare to "graduate" in the next few years, how essential it is to grow and develop mindsets just as much as financial literacy and job skills, and what...
2025-01-301h 01
The Red Letter DiscipleSeason 8 Preview | 12 Podcasts to Help Become a Greater Disciple of JesusSeason 8 of The Red Letter Disciple Podcast is back! Starting February 4th, get ready for 12 episodes featuring world-class disciples. In this season, we’ll discuss a variety of topics all designed to help you create greater followers of Jesus, including yourself! Big thanks to our Season 8 sponsors Children’s HopeChest and Red Letter Living. To access the show notes, or find this podcast on your favorite streaming platform, go to www.redletterpodcast.com.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find...
2025-01-2804 min
The Red Letter Disciple080: Wil Crooks and Carolina Cardona on How to do Global Mission Work that Helps Without Hurting, and Why Relationships and Resources Are the Perfect ComboWil Crooks, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Children's HopeChest, mobilizes resources for the oppressed alongside Carolina Cardona, HopeChest Guatemala Director, who uses her U.S. business degree to serve her home country. This unique partnership has lasted for fourteen years and offers churches an opportunity like no other. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by Children’s HopeChest. To put it bluntly, I love the way they do global ministry. So much so that we at Red L...
2024-09-031h 09
The Red Letter Disciple079: Pastor Greg Griffith on why Fun Needs to Be in Church, How the Working Genius Tool Changed His Church, and what Working Genius is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?Pastor Greg Griffith has been the lead pastor at King of Kings in Omaha, NE, since January 1, 2020. He is also the Large Church Network co-leader and a certified Working Genius Coach. Today, let's explore how the Working Genius Assessment can help us become the greatest disciples of Jesus. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today’s episode is brought to you by Children’s HopeChest. Inspired by Christ’s love, HopeChest serves vulnerable children living in poverty around the world, but that’s not where they stop. They foster r...
2024-08-271h 08
Exit Country ClassicsExit Country - Show #34/2024 - Part 2The Kentucky Headhunters - Rag Top The Judds - Have Mercy Stephanie Bentley - The Hopechest Song Lee Roy Parnell - Oughta Be A LawFlatt & Scruggs - Earl's Breakdown Jimmy Murphy – Love That SatisfiesThe Tractors - Baby Likes To Rock It The Wreckers - Leave the Pieces Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson - If I Can Find a Clean Shirt Trisha Yearwood - That's What I Like About YouRandy Travis - Deeper Than the Holler Randy Travis - Where That Came FromCollin Raye - On The Verge Dwight Yoakam - Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose Buck Owens...
2024-08-2654 min
The Red Letter DiscipleSeason 7 Preview | Podcasts to Help Your Church Create Greater Disciples of Jesus!Season 7 of The Red Letter Disciple Podcast is back! Starting August 20th, get ready for 10 episodes featuring world-class disciples. In this season, we’ll discuss a variety of topics all designed to help you create greater followers of Jesus, including yourself! Big thanks to our Season 7 sponsors which include Children’s HopeChest, FiveTwo, Child Beyond International, Dwelling114, RightNow Media, and Red Letter Living. To access the show notes, or find this podcast on your favorite streaming platform, go to www.redletterpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
2024-08-1305 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Stories of Hope from Uganda: Richard & Alice’s CarePoint JourneysHear powerful stories from Kabermaido CarePoint, located in Eastern Uganda. This conversation features two graduates from the CarePoint: Richard and Alice. Be inspired as they describe the impact that the CarePoint has had on their lives, from supporting them through loss, to providing them with an education, and more. They also share about how they found their passions for giving back to their community.Community Relationship Manager, Isaac, also explains the rewarding development that he sees daily through the children at the CarePoint, from first joining the CarePoint, to participating in different programs, to eventually pouring back...
2024-07-3018 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Ending Gender-Based Violence in Ethiopia: A Conversation with I Care For the Nation FounderDiscover the inspiring work of I Care for the Nation CarePoint in our conversation with founder Ayneabeba "Ayni" Maru. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the CarePoint focuses on sustainable development, providing holistic care and job training to vulnerable women and children. Ayni discusses their advocacy efforts in policymaking, promoting emotional well-being, and their overarching goal to end gender-based violence and poverty through girls' education. Join us for this insightful 30-minute conversation filled with inspiring concepts and real stories!Learn more about I Care For the Nation: Next StepsSupport the show
2024-06-2734 min
The Red Letter Disciple068: Vance Roush on Pastoring in Silicon Valley, Unlocking Generosity, and Why the World Belongs to the OptimistsVance Roush is the founder and CEO of Overflow and is on a mission to inspire the world to give. Overflow unlocks generosity by easily empowering nonprofits, churches, and corporations to accept non-cash donations, like stocks and crypto. He is also pastor of VIVE Church and author of the bestselling book “High Growth Fundraising the Silicon Valley Way.” To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today’s episode is brought to you by Children’s HopeChest. Pastors and church leaders, if you are looking to make an impact on the glob...
2024-03-1255 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Leaving a Legacy Through Sponsorship: Atkelt Simon's StoryIn the grand finale of our "Fueling the Future" series, we're honored to have Atkelt Simon, an extraordinary individual who once benefited from sponsorship and is now a vital part of the HopeChest team. Join us as Atkelt shares his remarkable journey from being a sponsored child to a dedicated employee, shedding light on the transformative power of sponsorship for young adults during this pivotal stage of life.Support the show
2023-11-0724 min2023-07-1144 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.A Transformational Relationship: Julie and Justin's HopeChest FriendshipSupport the show
2023-06-1322 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Empowered Generation: Unleashing the Potential of Older Youth with Jim CordsSupport the show
2023-05-1626 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.From Sponsorship to Success: The Transformative Power of RelationshipIn this episode, we hear the inspiring story of a couple who decided to sponsor a child in need, not just for a short-term period, but until the child became an adult and achieved success. We explore how the relationship between the couple and the child grew over the years and how they provided not just financial support, but also emotional support and guidance. We learn about the accountability that the couple held the child to, and how it encouraged the child to take ownership of their own success. Ultimately, we see how the power of love and relationship...
2023-05-0242 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.From Russia with Love: The Inspiring Story of HopeChest's RootsWelcome to the launch of "Fueling the Future," a new series by Children's HopeChest that's all about investing in today's teens and young adults to empower tomorrow's leaders. In this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by four of our own employees, including Rachel Andrews, VP of International Operations, as well as Masha, Yana, and Tanya from our team in Russia. Together, we'll explore the transformative impact of investing in young adults, and dive into the roots of Children's HopeChest and where we're headed as an organization. Join us as we kick off this exciting new series and discover...
2023-04-0436 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Partnership Story – Jim Foubister and Billy Swanson, Tri County Air Conditioning and HeatingCommunity-to-community relationships are an important part of the HopeChest approach. We share lots of incredible transformation stories from the countries where we work, but what is the transformation like for the communities here in the United States?We are so excited to be sharing a series that features our partners in the United States! In this series, we’ll be hearing from former and current HopeChest Partnership Leaders, pastors and church leaders, business leaders, and other partners talk about their own personal experiences and the most moving stories from within their own communities.In the fi...
2023-01-1025 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Partnership Story – John Sparks, The River ChurchCommunity-to-community relationships are an important part of the HopeChest approach. We share lots of incredible transformation stories from the countries where we work, but what is the transformation like for the communities here in the United States?We are so excited to be sharing a series that features our partners in the United States! In this series, we’ll be hearing from former and current HopeChest Partnership Leaders, pastors and church leaders, and other partners talk about their own personal experiences and the most moving stories from within their own communities.In the first episode of...
2022-11-0721 min
Champs and Shade PodcastAmy’s a CosmetologistWhat a raw and emotional episode. Angie said goodbye to her grandparents home that she has known her entire life. Amy discusses Wilkie’s hope chest, OUT OF CONTROL. Was the mall a hangout for you? Amy thinks she is a cosmetologist, what people let her do. Would you let her take a stab at cutting yours? Wilkie goes to HOCO. Watching our parents and grandparents get older, so very hard. Our friendship is one of a kind. #friendship #grandparents #rawemotions #HOCO #hopechest #cosmetologist #whatchuwant Questions? Thoughts? Reads? Email us at champsandshadepodcast@gmail.comlearn more...
2022-10-1350 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Partnership Story – Brandon Boos, Faith & Zion Lutheran ChurchCommunity-to-community relationships are an important part of the HopeChest approach. We share lots of incredible transformation stories from the countries where we work, but what is the transformation like for the communities here in the United States?We are so excited to be sharing a series that features our partners in the United States! In this series, we’ll be hearing from former and current HopeChest Partnership Leaders, pastors and church leaders, and other partners talk about their own personal experiences and the most moving stories from within their own communities.In the first episode of...
2022-09-1217 min
Isn't It Lovely? PodcastS6:E3 Isn't it Lovely to Discover Beauty Through Design? with Christy SteenIt’s a celebration of art, design, and beauty as Isn’t it Lovely? welcomes dear friend and favorite creative Christy Steen to the podcast! Christy shares suggestions for imaginatively uncovering “beauty from ashes” and making design accessible, including exploring garage and estate sales and Facebook Marketplace for treasures, embracing concepts of repurposing and recycling, and paring down and rearranging existing items. Christy and Tracy encourage leaning into curiosity and risk-taking to discover sources of inspiration, as well as the influences of nature, repetition and unity to bring balance, harmony, and warmth to a space. Christy and Rachel discuss receiving God’s ki...
2022-08-0533 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Partnership Story – Jen Debruin, Orphans of Teso Connect CommunityCommunity-to-community relationships are an important part of the HopeChest approach. We share lots of incredible transformation stories from the countries where we work, but what is the transformation like for the communities here in the United States?We are so excited to be sharing a series that features our partners in the United States! In this series, we’ll be hearing from former and current HopeChest Partnership Leaders, pastors and church leaders, and other partners talk about their own personal experiences and the most moving stories from within their own communities.In the first episode of...
2022-07-1117 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Partnership Story - Thad Spring, All Shores Wesleyan ChurchCommunity-to-community relationships are an important part of the HopeChest approach. We share lots of incredible transformation stories from the countries where we work, but what is the transformation like for the communities here in the United States?We are so excited to be sharing a series that features our partners in the United States! In this series, we’ll be hearing from former and current HopeChest Partnership Leaders, pastors and church leaders, and other partners talk about their own personal experiences and the most moving stories from within their own communities.In the first episode of...
2022-05-0923 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Partnership Story - Steven Deur, Watermark ChurchCommunity-to-community relationships are an important part of the HopeChest approach. We share lots of incredible transformation stories from the countries where we work, but what is the transformation like for the communities here in the United States?We are so excited to be sharing a brand new series on our podcast, “Build Relationships, Break Poverty” featuring our partners in the United States! In this series, we’ll be hearing from former and current HopeChest Partnership Leaders, pastors and church leaders, and other partners talk about their own personal experiences and the most moving stories from within their own co...
2022-03-1428 min
More Than MoreOrphans of Teso - Help Us Change Their StoryIn this special episode, Jen de Bruin joins Dylan to discuss the 2021 Change Their Story campaign for our Orphans of Teso CarePoints in Uganda. Jen is the Orphans of Teso Partnership Leader for our three community centers in Eastern Uganda that care for more than 700 orphaned and vulnerable children.
We also discuss the history of our three CarePoints, the Survive/Thrive/Succeed model, our existing community development projects, and our long-term sustainability plan for transitioning the CarePoints into the hands of the local community. You can also learn how to partner with us in this year's CTS campaign and how to...
2021-12-1350 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.You Asked, Guatemala's Country Director AnsweredIn October, we asked you, our thoughtful and curious community, what questions you had for Children’s HopeChest Guatemala Country Director, Carolina Cardona.You asked, and Carolina answered! In this month’s unique episode, we are featuring your fantastic questions for Carolina.Support the show (http://www.hopechest.org)Support the show
2021-11-0840 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.You Asked, Ethiopia's Country Director AnsweredIn August, we asked you, our thoughtful and curious community, what questions you had for Children’s HopeChest Uganda Country Director, Milkias "Mickey" Taye.You asked, and Mickey answered! In this month’s unique episode, we are featuring your fantastic questions for Mickey.Support the show (www.hopechest.org)Support the show
2021-09-1421 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.You Asked, Russia's Country Director AnsweredIn June, we asked you, our thoughtful and curious community, what questions you had for Children’s HopeChest Russia Country Director, Katya Celenina.You asked, and Katya answered! In this month’s unique episode, we are featuring your fantastic questions for Katya. Support the show
2021-07-1313 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.You Asked, Uganda's Country Director AnsweredIn May, we asked you, our thoughtful and curious community, what questions you had for Children’s HopeChest Uganda Country Director, Joseph Elotu.You asked, and Joseph answered! In this month’s unique episode, we are featuring eight of your fantastic questions for Joseph. Support the show
2021-06-0726 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.How Communities Around the World Care for the EnvironmentOne of the greatest assets that we all share is this beautiful planet that we call home!How are vulnerable communities taking a stand against climate change? This month, hear from five international Children's HopeChest staff about earth-friendly projects in their communities. These projects are creating lasting change and cultivating an appreciation for the environment in children and their families! Support the show
2021-05-1027 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.How Are Programs Implemented in Communities? Interview with HopeChest’s International Operations DirectorIn community development that focuses on poverty alleviation, community projects are incredibly important to long-term self-sustainability.Have you ever been curious about how programs are chosen for each CarePoint community? Or how programs that are implemented in Russia are different from programs implemented in Uganda? How involved are local leaders, really, in the process of development plans? In this month’s episode, we interview Tesfa Tsegaye Abebe, Children’s HopeChest’s International Operations Director. Tesfa shares about how HopeChest develops programs and projects alongside in-country staff and how operations and projects are unique to each country...
2021-04-1230 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.You Asked, Children's HopeChest's CEO AnsweredIn January, we asked you, our thoughtful and curious community, what questions you had for Children’s HopeChest President and CEO, Ken Sparks.You asked, and Ken answered! In this month’s unique episode of “Build Relationships. Break Poverty.” we are featuring eight of your fantastic questions for Ken. Listen in on this fun and conversational episode!Support the show
2021-02-0836 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.A New Year’s Message from Children’s HopeChest’s President + CEOThis first podcast episode of the year features HopeChest President and CEO, Ken Sparks. Hear about significant victories from 2020, as well as Ken’s vision for the organization in 2021. You don’t want to miss these exciting updates!Support the show
2021-01-1110 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Spiritual and Mental Health During the Pandemic in GuatemalaFor many, this year has been a struggle with mental health. This month we are sharing an interview with Andrea Mazariegos and Jose Carlos Ramos, two Guatemala CarePoint Coordinators with backgrounds in psychology. To support children’s emotional health and provide discipleship during a season of lockdowns in Guatemala, they created an innovative program called a TEC Moment. Learn all about their vision behind this impactful program, hear how they have seen children’s lives radically transform through discipleship, and experience a mindfulness exercise with Jose in this exciting episode!Suppor...
2020-12-0753 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Introducing, Greater Calling! Four Experts Weigh in on Corporate Social ResponsibilityHaving a resonant business is now about more than providing a great product or service.Did you know that 90% of Gen Z believes companies must act to help social and environmental issues and 75% will do research to see if a company is being honest when it takes a stand on issues. *Children’s HopeChest is stepping up to provide resources to businesses to launch their purpose into the world through global partnerships.Introducing, Greater Calling, a DBA of Children’s HopeChest that focuses on curating impactful business partnerships. The experts who are w...
2020-09-0754 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Moving Mountains: an interview with Hellen, leader of Mt. Elgone CarePoint in KenyaHow is the pandemic affecting one of the most impoverished communities in Kenya, and what is being done to meet critical needs and create opportunities for long-term change in that area? Hellen Makani, dynamic leader of Mt. Elgone CarePoint shares captivating stories that will fill your heart with hope. ____________________________________________________The transformation that you hear about in this month’s podcast is possible because of people like YOU who come alongside leaders, like Hellen, and empower them to be a force of change in their communities. As you listen to Hellen’s stories of how food suppor...
2020-08-1052 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Hear What Children's HopeChest Has to Say on Core Values and Racial EqualityChildren’s HopeChest stands on the side of justice. Hear from Ken Sparks (HopeChest President and CEO), Rachel Andrews (VP of Community Partnerships), and Mickey Gutema (Ethiopia Country Director) about how Children’s HopeChest’s core values promote racial justice. Support the show
2020-07-1442 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Part Two | A Day in the Life of 3 Program Coordinators in EthiopiaThis month’s podcast episode is part two and the last of the multi-episode “day in the life” series featuring HopeChest’s Ugandan and Ethiopian in-country staff.Hear straight from Fikre, Yared, and Alex as they share stories from their daily work at HopeChest’s Ethiopia head office. Combined, these three leaders have 25 years of experience working in child advocacy. In this episode, Rachel makes them choose JUST ONE “most impactful story” that they have witnessed in their work. Don’t miss these stories of transformation that you, our listener and supporter, have been a part of.
2020-06-0932 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Part One | A Day in the Life of 3 Program Coordinators in EthiopiaWhile traveling last winter, VP of Community Partnerships, Rachel Andrews, sat down with Fikre, Yared, and Alex, who shared what their daily work is like at the head office in Ethiopia as Program Coordinators. In this episode, they share what the most rewarding and challenging aspects of their work are and how nonprofits are changing under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s leadership.A quirky thing about this episode is that it was recorded in the dark because the power went out! Listen to part one of this two-part interview with HopeChest’s incredible Ethiopia staff!...
2020-05-1227 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Part Two | A Day in the Life of 3 Uganda CarePoint Project CoordinatorsCombined, Ezra, Stella, and Philip have 15 years of experience leading communities in Uganda. Although Children’s HopeChest’s CarePoint community development begins by focusing on children, these three have a lot on their plates as they serve not only the children at their CarePoints, but their entire communities!These remarkable CarePoint Project Coordinators recently spent some time with Rachel Andrews, VP of Community Partnerships, to discuss what their daily work is like at the CarePoint; the encouragement that keeps them going when they face opposition and difficulties; and how they are seeing their communities change before their eyes...
2020-04-1429 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Part One | A Day in the Life of 3 Uganda CarePoint Project CoordinatorsCombined, Ezra, Stella, and Philip have 15 years of experience leading communities in Uganda. Although Children’s HopeChest’s CarePoint community development begins by focusing on children, these three have a lot on their plates as they serve not only the children at their CarePoints, but their entire communities!These remarkable CarePoint Project Coordinators recently spent some time with Rachel Andrews, VP of Community Partnerships, to discuss what their daily work is like at the CarePoint; the encouragement that keeps them going when they face opposition and difficulties; and how they are seeing their communities change before their eyes...
2020-03-0925 min
All Shores Outreach PodcastComedy for a Cause In this Episode: Bruce, Byron, and Adam talk to Thad about their call into comedy and how they are using their gifts and talents to share the gospel and make an impact for the Kingdom of God. Contact Information: Thad Spring: thad.spring@allshores.org Bruce Bradford-Royle: http://bbrcomedy.com Byron Trimble: https://www.byrontrimble.com Adam Yenser: http://adamyenser.com Submit your questions to the podcast! Leave a voicemail at 616.846.9022 x333 or email a question to thad.spring@allshores.org Spo...
2020-02-2634 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.What Is the Work of a Program Manager in Guatemala Like? Interview with Samuel MonteroNot even a Colorado blizzard could stop these two from recording an episode for “Build Relationships. Break Poverty.” In this month’s episode, Sam and Rachel (VP of Community Partnerships) talk through how HopeChest Guatemala’s programs are restoring dignity for children, their families, and entire communities.Samuel Montero has a passion for restoring people through the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As Program Manager in Guatemala, he oversees projects and programs at CarePoints, mentoring CarePoint leaders and community entrepreneurs. Support the show
2020-02-1141 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.What We've Learned and Where We're Going | 25th Anniversary EpisodeWe’re publishing our first podcast of the year, and this one is in celebration of our 25th anniversary!During this exciting conversation, Sally Townsend (Chairperson of the Board) and Ken Sparks (CEO and President) share:about the first moment they felt deeply connected to HopeChest’s missionwhat we’ve learned after 25 years of fighting the cycle of poverty around the globe more about our clear and innovative vision for the future of child sponsorshiphow we’re celebrating our 25th anniversary (you’ll want to be there!)We’re making big mo...
2020-01-2838 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Six Quick (But Powerful) Stories of TransformationWe use the word “transformation” a lot here at Children’s HopeChest. Sometimes, when a word is used so often, it can begin to feel lackluster. Today on the “Build Relationships. Break Poverty.” podcast, we are sharing six different stories of transformation to bring the word alive. Each story is unique and vividly depicts the transformation not only of the children at HopeChest CarePoints, but also of North American partners as well!If these stories resonate with you and want to join us in the fight to end the cycle of poverty, you can give a year end...
2019-12-1731 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Interview with Masha on 21 Years of Empowering Orphaned Youth in RussiaToday we are delighted to share a special conversation with Rachel Andrews (HopeChest VP of Community Partnerships) and Masha Bodrova (HopeChest Russia Finance and Program Coordinator), who have been dear friends for 21 years. In this month’s episode they discuss how HopeChest Russia has grown over the last 25 years, the decision Masha made that changed the trajectory of her life, and how building relationships with orphanage graduates is breaking the cycle of poverty and orphanhood. HopeChest Russia’s staff are our greatest resource in Russia. They are a lifeline connecting orphanage graduates to the CarePoints’ life-cha...
2019-11-1255 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.How Music is Unlocking the Potential of Children Living in Poverty: Interview with Londiwe DlaminiDo you remember the songs that have transformed your life? The songs that have met you on dark days and carried you to brighter seasons? Music's power to heal and encourage is universal, but today Londiwe Dlamini is sharing stories of music empowering youth in Eswatini.Londiwe is the Music Ministry Leader and spends her time mentoring the most vulnerable children in Eswatini's CarePoint communities. Part of her work includes discovering and unlocking children's potential and helping them to translate that potential from music to other aspects of their lives.Londiwe leads from a place...
2019-10-0838 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Interview with Simon Okello, Uganda's Sponsorship & Communications ManagerSimon Okello is a man who makes instant friends. He has been working with Children’s HopeChest for over seven years and is Uganda’s Sponsorship and Communications Manager. In this position Simon gets to know the most vulnerable children and families in Uganda’s CarePoint communities and manages the processes of children joining and exiting the sponsorship program. He is loved by children at all of our Uganda CarePoints for his lightheartedness, compassion, advocacy, and many many jokes.Support the show
2019-09-1035 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.It All Started in Russia. Interview with Katya Celenina, Russia Country Director.This year Children’s HopeChest is celebrating 25 years as an organization and we’re reflecting on where it all started. Katya Celenina, HopeChest Russia Country Director is recognized for her expertise in older orphan care, not just at HopeChest, but across Russia. She is one of HopeChest Russia’s most valuable assets! In this month’s episode, Katya shares about HopeChest’s beginning, how HopeChest CarePoints are breaking cycles of orphanhood, and the unique challenges and opportunities that Russian youth are facing.Support the show
2019-08-1339 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Carolina + Stephanie, Are You Helping or Harming While Visiting Another Culture?Why doesn’t HopeChest allow travelers to bring bags full of toys to hand out to children? Why are HopeChest trips called “partner visits” and not “mission trips?” Why do we ask travelers to never leave behind money for children or locals? Why don’t travelers build or complete short-term projects while they’re visiting?All these questions and more answered by Guatemala CPM, Stephanie Mutert, who has been leading partner visits for 14 years, and Carolina Cardona, Guatemala Country Director who spends time with HopeChest teams while they are visiting.Support the show
2019-07-091h 05Build Relationships. Break Poverty.JoE Lombard, Grief Counseling TrainerToday we have a fun episode of “Build Relationships. Break Poverty.” This conversation is with JoE, who has spent at least 20 years emotionally supporting youth across various cultures, equipping adults to walk through grief counseling with vulnerable children, and delivering grief counseling training for HopeChest staff in Uganda and Eswatini. In today’s conversation we talk about some interesting topics, including how his name is not JoE, his favorite rugby team, and how he relates with the people he emotionally supports through having processed his own painful experiences. Support the show
2019-06-1129 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Carolina Cardona, Guatemala Country DirectorToday we’re thrilled to share this conversation with Carolina Cardona, who is HopeChest’s Country Director of Guatemala. Carolina is a delight to speak with and this conversation is particularly encouraging. Carolina tells the story of her childhood and life story with graciousness and strength. We discuss many topics in this interview, including responding to the calling to serve and how Children’s HopeChest’s work in Guatemala is unique from other organizations. You’ll want to hear Carolina’s stories of how God frequently intervenes and answers her staff’s prayers in miraculous ways.Support the show
2019-05-1337 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Joseph Elotu, Uganda Country DirectorOn today’s episode of “Build Relationships. Break Poverty,” we’re sharing a conversation with Joseph, who is HopeChest’s Country Director of Uganda. Joseph’s vision and love for his country is incredibly inspiring and we are blessed as an organization to have a man with so much passion to invest in Ugandan youth. In this interview, Joseph shares about his childhood, how HopeChest’s work in Uganda is unique from other nonprofits, and tells personal stories about how he has seen prayer answered in his work. You won’t want to miss the message he has for the youth of Uga...
2019-04-0827 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Mickey Taye, Ethiopia Country DirectorToday we’re sharing a conversation with Mickey Taye, who is HopeChest’s Country Director of Ethiopia. Mickey is the newest Country Director to join the HopeChest team, but he’s already rocking the position with strength, insight, and passion for his work. In this personal interview, Mickey shares about his background in child advocacy, the opportunities and challenges that Ethiopia’s youth are facing, and personal stories of children’s lives being rewritten into stories of hope. I hope you enjoy and are encouraged by this conversation with my friend, Mickey. Support the show
2019-03-0923 min
All Shores Outreach PodcastChildren's HopeChest and Ethiopia CarePointStories from Ethiopia, how your sponsorship works, information on upcoming trips, and information from around the world. In this episode: Children's HopeChest: http://shashemene.hopechest.org/sponsor/ Heart for the World Event March 8th 6-9 pm Volunteer, purchase tickets, donate items at allshores.org/heartfortheworld. Mongolia Trip August 5-12, 2019 Support Ellison's and Mindy Loew Build relationships with national church at family camp How to give to the All Shores Global Outreach Fund (GO Fund) E-giving on allshores.org Set up All Shores as a payee through your bank's b...
2019-02-2044 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Bheki Motsa, Eswatini Senior Manager of ProgramsOn today’s episode of “Build Relationships. Break Poverty.” we are sitting down with Eswatini’s Senior Manager of Programs, Bheki Motsa. Bheki is one of three senior managers, oversees all HopeChest programs, and carries an instrumental position in all of the growth and development of work being accomplished in Eswatini. He completed training in the Swazi Leadership Academy, and is now one of Matt Gerber’s “right-hand staff.” In this episode, Bheki candidly shares about his childhood and how he joined HopeChest staff, discusses different religions in Eswatini, and illustrates how HopeChest programs are transforming lives.Support the sho
2019-02-1136 minBuild Relationships. Break Poverty.Matt Gerber, Eswatini Country DirectorIn this episode, we sit down with Matt Gerber, HopeChest’s and Adventures in Missions’s Country Director of Eswatini. Matt’s dream is to see his country “heal itself from within” so that Africa can provide for the needs of its own people. We had lots of fun recording this episode and even discussed some surprising topics...including Matt’s birth weight! Of course, we also discuss challenges and opportunities that Eswatini is facing and what inspires him in his work.Support the show
2019-02-1030 min
Kindling Fire with Troy Mangum63. Take Risk Pt2- Dr. Tom DavisDr. Tom Davis is the CEO of LeadersElevate. He specializes in Positivity and helps people cultivate the most positive versions of themselves, who in turn, cultivate more positive leaders. He has authored 5 books including Fields of the Fatherless, Red Letters, Scared (a novel) and Priceless (a novel) and Confessions of a good Christian guy.
In this 2 part podcast we discuss:
-His Faith adventure from CEO of Children’s HopeChest(a non-profit). to moving his family to Barcelona.
-His own journey from negativity to positivity and the hard work he put in to change
-The power of having a Biblical perspective to...
2018-07-1625 min
Kindling Fire with Troy Mangum62. Take Risk- Dr. Tom DavisDr. Tom Davis is the CEO of LeadersElevate. He specializes in Positivity and helps people cultivate the most positive versions of themselves, who in turn, cultivate more positive leaders. He has authored 5 books including Fields of the Fatherless, Red Letters, Scared (a novel) and Priceless (a novel) and Confessions of a good Christian guy.
In this 2part podcast we discuss:
-His Faith adventure from CEO of Children’s HopeChest(a non-profit). to moving his family to Barcelona.
-His own journey from negativity to positivity and the hard work he put in to change
-The power of having a Biblical perspective to...
2018-07-1629 min
Trace ChurchNations Sunday "Children's Hopechest" // Aaron Pennington & Corey BullockAaron Pennington, Lead Pastor & Founder // Corey Bullock, Teaching & Next Gen Pastor
2018-03-1134 min
DeclareUnexpected :: Melanie Dale {EP 51}MEET MELANIE:
Melanie Dale is a minivan mama and total weirdo who stinks at small talk. Her laugh is a combination honk-snort, and it’s so bad that people have moved away from her in the movie theater. She adores sci-fi and superheroes and is terrified of Pinterest. Author of Women Are Scary: The Totally Awkward Adventure of Finding Mom Friends and It’s Not Fair: Learning to Love the Life You Didn’t Choose, she’s also a contributor for Coffee+Crumbs and a panelist for MomsEveryday TV. Living in the Atlanta area, she enjoys working for Children’s HopeChest...
2017-04-2546 min
The Declare PodcastUnexpected Writing :: Melanie DaleMEET MELANIE: Melanie Dale is a minivan mama and total weirdo who stinks at small talk. Her laugh is a combination honk-snort, and it’s so bad that people have moved away from her in the movie theater. She adores sci-fi and superheroes and is terrified of Pinterest. Author of Women Are Scary: The Totally Awkward Adventure of Finding Mom Friends and It’s Not Fair: Learning to Love the Life You Didn’t Choose, she’s also a contributor for Coffee+Crumbs and a panelist for MomsEveryday TV. Living in the Atlanta area, she enjoys working for Childre...
2017-04-2546 min
StrategyCastEpisode 55: Survive, Thrive and, Succeed, with Rick Wright of Children's HopeChestSHOW NOTES Rick has been in executive leadership roles specifically in the areas of new business development, business-to-business and business-to-consumer advertising, non-profit fundraising and ministry marketing, both as a client and as an agency representative. In marketing and new business development, Rick has designed successful marketing plans, implemented financially accountable marketing processes, developed dynamic sales teams and focused business development efforts toward advantageous and profitable prospects. Rick has a passion for career ministry, coaching and supporting those in job transition. Rick has been integral in strategic planning initiatives and the launch...
2017-03-2041 min
Matt Duffin ShowThe Matt Duffin Show - Goals, Memory Books and a TBI Way To Resolutions"Ya dig deeper for gold; and what do you get? Another day older and"------hey, stop right there! In disregard to Tennessee Ernie Ford's long-ago song, another day older is good enough for me. Now, indeed I have thoughts, plans, GOALS and ideas, but my favorite day is tomorrow. Following ALL THOSE DAMNED DEATHS, tomorrow is good enough for me. Resolutions are for the drunk-minded on New Years Eve, and children. But drunks can act like children, and us with brain 'issues' can act like a underaged teenage party at times. It just happens. But, doesn't require the same amount or mixtu...
2017-01-023h 55
The Happy Hour with Jamie IveyHappy Hour #41: Melanie Dale (author: Women are Scary)Happy Hour #41 with Melanie Dale. Melanie is a geek on a God-ride, a minivan mama and total weirdo who stinks at small talk. Her laugh is a combination honk-snort, and it's so bad that people have moved away from her in the movie theater. She adores sci-fi and superheroes and is terrified of Pinterest. Author of Women Are Scary: The Totally Awkward Adventure of Finding Mom Friends, she's also a contributor for Coffee+Crumbs and an advocate for Children's HopeChest. Living in the Atlanta area, she blogs at Unexpected.org about motherhood, orphan care, adoption, and sometimes poo.
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