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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Rebecca Pratt shares her journey through severe depression and anxiety that she writes about in her book From My Bed to My Destiny . Rebecca opens up about a season where she was bedridden for three months, battling insomnia and emotional overwhelm. Through faith, perseverance, and intentional healing, she found her way back to purpose and strength. A...

Rebecca Pratt and Deb Baliko share powerful stories from Orphan Relief and Rescue, highlighting their mission to protect and care for children in crisis. Rebecca recounts the story of a 10-year-old boy who endured severe mistreatment but is now receiving consistent care, nourishment, education, and protection. His journey is a testament to the healing power of being seen, valued, and loved. The ep...

Rebecca Pratt joins Deb Baliko to talk about the power of coming to God with raw, honest prayers, wherever you find yourself in life. Drawing from both Scripture and real-life experiences through Orphan Relief and Rescue, they share how God hears the cries of the vulnerable—and responds. Rebecca recounts moving stories of children who cried out to God in desperate situations, including one young g...

What really lasts when this life is over? In this episode, Deb Baliko and Rebecca Pratt talk about living with an eternal perspective and building a Kingdom legacy. Rebecca shares a personal story of losing her mother, revealing how quickly material things fade—and why relationships and faith matter most. Deb unpacks 1 Corinthians 3 , reminding us that our lives must be built on the foundation of...

In this episode, Deb and Rebecca explore the mission and impact of Orphan Relief and Rescue and its unique approach to fighting child trafficking in West Africa. Rebecca shares powerful stories from the field and highlights how the organization works closely with local communities to rescue, protect, and empower vulnerable children. Three Key Questions Explored in This Episode How does Orphan Reli...

In this episode, Deb Baliko and Rebecca Pratt talk about the powerful process of trusting God with the dreams placed on our hearts. They explore what it means to surrender those dreams to His timing and how God often works in ways we don’t expect. Rebecca shares the story of laying down a dream she deeply believed in, only to later see God resurrect it in a way that was far greater than she imagin...

In this episode, Rebecca Pratt shares a powerful testimony about surrendering her dreams to God’s timing. Inspired by 1 Corinthians 2:9, Rebecca recounts how her childhood dream of helping hungry children was rekindled during mission work in Mexico. As she began pursuing plans to start an adoption agency, a severe migraine setback forced her to pause and seek God’s direction. Through prayer and su...

In this powerful episode, Deb sits down with Myra—a detective and school resource officer—who shares how her first missions trip with Orphan Relief and Rescue to West Africa transformed her heart, her faith, and her perspective. What began as a step into the unknown quickly became a deeply personal encounter with love, resilience, and purpose. Myra opens up about: Experiencing her first mission’s...

Rebecca Pratt shares the remarkable story of how Orphan Relief and Rescue began—with just $3,400 and a calling to serve children in Liberia, West Africa. Rebecca takes us back to the early days of the ministry, navigating vehicle breakdowns, cultural barriers, and overwhelming obstacles. Through every challenge, faith remained the foundation. From unexpected local support—including assistance from...

66. Mission Trip: The Ultimate Guide Preparing Yourself to Go Rebecca Pratt, co-founder of Orphan Relief and Rescue, discusses her new book, Mission Trip: The Ultimate Guide Preparing Yourself to Go . With over 25 years of experience leading mission teams to developing countries, Rebecca shares practical and spiritual wisdom for preparing well before a mission trip. In this episode, she covers the...

Rebecca Pratt revisits her book Inspired to Action and shares how reflecting on her journey has deepened her awe of God’s faithfulness. She recounts a powerful story from her time on a hospital ship in Africa, where God multiplied limited resources to provide food for hundreds in a war-torn region. Through this experience, Rebecca reminds us that trusting God and taking small steps of obedience ca...

Rebecca Pratt and Deb Baliko share the powerful story of rescuing a 17-year-old girl from slavery in West Africa. Enslaved for most of her life, the young woman was freed through Orphan Relief and Rescue and is now enrolled in a three-year sewing apprenticeship that offers skills, dignity, and hope. The $900 cost of the 3-year apprenticeship is made possible entirely through donor support. Rebecca...

Rebecca Pratt, co-founder of Orphan Relief and Rescue, discusses the organization’s expansion into Village Eight to help 53 children at risk of trafficking. She shares the village’s tragic history of exploitation and reflects on the impact of their work in Village Five, including a new Community Freedom Center and well. Rebecca also highlights the life-changing power of Jesus, even amid persecutio...

In this episode, long-time Orphan Relief and Rescue sponsor Brittani shares her transformative journey supporting Fabrice, now a mechanic and driver in West Africa. She reflects on traveling to visit him, attending his wedding, sharing her testimony in community meetings, and the emotional impact of sponsorship. Brittani also explores the healing power of art and encourages listeners to use creati...

Summary: Deb and Rebecca discuss the importance of forgiveness as they enter the new year, exploring how unresolved unforgiveness and bitterness can lead to emotional and spiritual unrest. Rebecca shares a personal testimony of working through forgiveness toward her mother and the freedom that came through obedience and compassion. The episode also encourages intentional use of time, reducing dist...

In this episode, Rebecca and Deb share how spiritual disciplines shape their work and vision, along with encouraging updates from West Africa. Rebecca announces that permits are complete for Freedom Center #5, made possible by a generous donor honoring her sons. The conversation also explores how every year the ORR staff prayerfully seeks God’s direction through reflection and prayer for the year....

Pastor Andy from Christian Life Community Church on Whidbey Island, Washington, joins us to share his powerful experiences traveling with Orphan Relief and Rescue to West Africa . During the journey, Andy reflects on the deep impact of serving alongside Rebecca Pratt , the organization’s president, and the dedicated staff working on the ground. In this episode, Andy shares how worship played a cen...

In this special Christmas episode, Deb Baliko and Rebecca Pratt reflect on an incredible year at Orphan Relief and Rescue . In 2025, the organization grew to serve 696 children , many rescued from human trafficking, slavery, and forced labor . Hear powerful stories of rescue, including a 12-year-old girl freed from slavery and three boys who escaped forced labor . The episode also highlights expan...

In this episode we meet Lis, executive assistant to Rebecca Pratt at Orphan Relief and Rescue. She reflects on her transformative trip to West Africa. Though initially unsure about the heat and her role, she quickly felt a deep sense of belonging and purpose. The team focused on trauma care, testing new Heart Healing programs with our ORR staff aimed at communities processing pain and find restora...

In this episode, Rebecca highlights how the apprenticeship program equips young adults who are trafficking survivors with practical skills, literacy, and emotional stability—giving them a pathway toward independence and safety. These immediate interventions are crucial—many of these children face severe hardship and are at high risk of being pulled back into harmful situations without support. &nb...

In this episode, Rebecca updates from her recent trip to West Africa, where she witnessed remarkable spiritual transformation within a remote village. The village—now renamed “The Way of Jesus” —is experiencing a profound move of God under the leadership of its chief and elders. They shared stories of forgiveness and reconciliation. These meetings, which now draw hundreds, have become a catalyst f...

In this powerful episode, co-founder Rebecca Pratt sits down with Samuel , a dedicated member of Orphan Relief and Rescue’s anti-trafficking team in West Africa. Samuel reflects on his early disbelief that child trafficking could exist in his own community—until he witnessed the painful realities firsthand. Seeing children suffering and parents accepting trafficking practices transformed his under...

In this touching episode Rebecca Pratt interviews Fabrice, a remarkable young man she first met in 2004 in a West African orphanage. Fabrice courageously shares his journey from enduring the pain of being trafficked and forced into hard labor on farms to finding hope and healing through the love and support of Orphan Relief and Rescue. Rebecca shares how God’s call moved her to fight for Fabrice t...

Summary : Rebecca Pratt, co-founder and president of Orphan Relief and Rescue, discusses her book "Inspired to Live an Extraordinary Life" on the Voice with Action podcast. The book explores three themes: self-awareness, the power of community, and utilizing spiritual gifts. Pratt shares her experiences in anti-trafficking and orphanage work, emphasizing the importance of hearing God's voice throu...

In this episode, Matt, Rebecca, and Deb share how Orphan Relief and Rescue began with a small, faith-driven team and a big vision. From their first connection on Mercy Ships in 2004 to serving in seven high-risk villages today, they reflect on God’s faithfulness, lives transformed, and the growing movement to end child trafficking through changed hearts and hope. How to Connect or Learn More? Woul...