Project Red

In this episode of Project Red, we sit with our new Executive Director, Letty Vendrall—a leader shaped by decades of serving vulnerable children and partnering with the Capital-C Church. From Compassion International to OneChild to Hands & Feet Project, her calling has always been the same: do ministry with people, never for them. Letty shares the moments that formed her, the weight of leading...

In this episode of Project Red, we sit with Michael Farren—Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, and storyteller—whose life and craft orbit around a singular truth: if he had one “dying breath” left in him, he’d use it to write a song. Not for charts. Not for applause. But because creating is the place where his soul exhales, where obedience rises, and where God meets him in the quiet. Across dec...

In this episode of Project Red, we sit with Darren Tyler—pastor, founder, and former music-industry executive—whose journey has traced a remarkable arc from green rooms and tour buses to the frontlines of global mission work. For two decades, Darren managed artists like Jars of Clay, Third Day, and Kutless. But when the applause faded, a deeper call emerged—to build something that could not be cha...

In this episode of Project Red, we sit with Andrea McGinniss—Executive Director of Hands & Feet Project—at a pivotal moment in her journey. For nearly two decades, Andrea has pressed forward through turbulence and transformation: political unrest, pandemics, shifting strategies, and the daily weight of leading in the tension between brokenness and hope. What sets Andrea apart is not just her t...

In this quietly powerful episode of Project Red, we’re talking about what it means to re-soul—to stay in the story when everything in you wants to escape it. When the dream gets heavier than you expected. When the cost cuts deeper than you planned. When resolve means more than pressing on—it means rebuilding from the inside out. Our hosts, Patrick Austin and Will McGinniss, sit down with strategis...

In this soul-stirring episode of Project Red, we’re exploring what it means to Replenish—when the climb feels steeper than the strength you have left, and yet you keep going. Our hosts, Patrick Austin and Will McGinniss, sit down with Amy Alexander, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and CEO/Co-Founder of The Refuge Center for Counseling—a place that has made healing accessible to thousands,...

In this episode of Project Red, we sit down with Tabitha, better known as Little, host of the global podcast Little Bit of Life. Tabitha's journey is all about real, raw, and often hilarious moments of life that we all think but rarely say. Through her candid perspective as a micro-influencer, Tabitha shares how staying true to herself, grounded in integrity and authenticity, has shaped her conten...

In this episode of Project Red, we sit down with worship leader, teacher, mentor, and author Rita Springer. At the core of Rita’s life and ministry is a passion to see Jesus lifted high—through every note, every lyric, and every act of worship. Her heart beats to make Christ known, and that desire infuses everything she touches. Her story is one marked by deep perseverance and an unshakable sense...

In this episode of Project Red, we sit down with leadership coach, speaker, and catalyst for change—Rob Murray, co-founder and CEO of Transformed Leader. Rob brings the kind of wisdom that doesn’t just inspire—it moves you. If you’ve ever felt stuck at the base of your next climb, unsure whether you have the energy or clarity to keep going, this conversation might be the push you’ve been waiting f...

In this powerful and inspiring first episode of Project Red , we’re exploring what it truly means to Endeavor. Our host, Patrick Austin, sits down with two incredible leaders—our co-hosts and co-founders of Hands & Feet Project , Will McGinniss and Mark Stuart. We’re kicking off this journey by unpacking the heart behind Project Red, the mission of Hands & Feet Project, and the stories of...

COMING April 7th! Project Red Podcast: Where Purpose Meets Perseverance Introducing Project Red – a powerful new podcast that brings you remarkable stories of sacrifice, passion, and unwavering commitment in the face of seemingly impossible challenges. Join hosts Patrick Austin, Will McGinnis, and Mark Stuart as they launch this inspiring journey with an intimate conversation about what it truly m...