Voice With Action

In this episode, Deb and Rebecca look back at the first 100 days of Orphan Relief and Rescue and the early experiences that helped shape the organization’s approach to protecting vulnerable children. Rebecca shares how ORR began with a small team, limited resources, and a willingness to follow God’s lead. From the earliest work in Liberia—supporting healthy orphanages and confronting abusive ones—...

Corey joins Deb to reflect on his recent trip to West Africa with Orphan Relief and Rescue. He shares the beauty of experiencing the global Church, serving alongside young people, and witnessing the impact ORR is making in local communities. A highlight of the trip was helping lead a pastors’ conference, equipping local leaders with biblical truth and encouraging them to lead as servants who point...

In this episode, Rebecca sits down with Mia, who first traveled with Orphan Relief and Rescue on a Vision Trip to West Africa and has now returned three times. For Mia, traveling to Africa carries a deeply personal significance. Born in Ethiopia, Mia and her younger sister were adopted after losing their mother at a young age. Years later, returning to Africa became an unexpected part of Mia’s own...

One girl’s rescue became the beginning of something much bigger. In this episode, Deb Baliko and Rebecca Pratt share the powerful story of Rosie, a young girl in a rural West African village who was malnourished, fearful, caring for her infant sister, and enduring abuse at home. Her older sister had already been trafficked to a neighboring country. After Rebecca felt prompted to return to Rosie’s...

In this episode, Deb Baliko and Rebecca Pratt share an important update on Orphan Relief and Rescue’s Anti-Trafficking Initiative as 833 children prepare to return to school on October 1 . While many children are already funded for the year ahead, 323 children are still waiting for support . Just $50 a month—or $600 for an entire year—helps provide a child with education, daily meals, and ongoing...

Rebecca Pratt shares powerful stories from recent community meetings in West Africa, where child trafficking continues to impact entire villages. In one community, every family has trafficked at least one child . At a gathering of nearly 700 people in this brand new village , Rebecca spoke about the dangers and illegality of sending children away for work, while also sharing the hope and love of J...

In this episode, Peter, Orphan Relief and Rescue’s Country Director in West Africa, shares an encouraging look at the transformation taking place in the communities ORR serves. Peter reflects on the return of children who had been trafficked into slavery and the remarkable changes happening as families and community leaders begin to see children differently. As ORR combines practical intervention...

In this inspiring episode, we hear from Fredamine , whose life story reflects resilience, opportunity, and the power of giving back. After losing her parents in 2006 and 2008, Fredamine grew up at ORR’s orphanage safe home. With the support and stability she received there, she continued her education and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Program Development. Today, Fredamine has worked with...

In this episode, Deb Baliko sits down with her mother, Deborah, and her aunt, Diane, to share their personal experiences with Orphan Relief and Rescue (ORR) in West Africa—and the moments that changed their perspectives forever. Diane shares the story behind the Rob G Freedom Center , created in memory of her late husband, Rob, and inspired by his love for Africa. She reflects on her relationship...

Nine years after their first visit to West Africa, Robert. In this episode, Rebecca Pratt sits down with her brother to reflect on a mission trip that revealed just how powerfully God is moving throughout the region. They share the incredible contrast between their first community gathering of just 100 people—mostly women—and the recent meetings where hundreds, and even thousands, gathered to hear...

What if lasting freedom from depression and anxiety begins by uncovering the root, not just managing the symptoms? In this episode of the Voice with Action Podcast , Deb Baliko sits down with Rebecca Pratt to discuss her newly released book, From My Bed to My Destiny: Overcoming Depression and Anxiety , along with its companion workbook. Rebecca shares her deeply personal story of battling depress...

Deb Baliko and Rebecca Pratt share powerful updates from the frontlines of Orphan Relief and Rescue’s anti-trafficking work in West Africa. What began as protection for vulnerable children is now sparking transformation across entire communities. Rebecca describes a significant cultural shift taking place—men, including chiefs, elders, and government leaders are coming to faith in Jesus and steppi...

James never expected a trip to West Africa with Orphan Relief and Rescue to change his life. Initially motivated by a desire to protect his wife, Eileen, he quickly discovered that God had a much bigger purpose waiting for him. In this episode, James shares how his background in military and security took on new meaning as he built relationships with ORR's staff, trained local security teams, and...

In this episode of Voice with Action Podcast , Samuel shares his firsthand experience traveling to West Africa with Orphan Relief and Rescue. From the moment he arrived, he was struck by the remarkable difference between children protected through ORR's programs and those still living in vulnerable communities. Samuel reflects on encountering spiritual warfare for the first time and how the experi...

What happens when you witness the work of ORR with your own eyes? In this episode, Deb sits down with Orphan Relief and Rescue's new Finance and Business Manager, Eileen, to hear about her first trip to West Africa and how it inspired her. Eileen shares powerful moments from visiting villages where children have been rescued from trafficking and slavery, seeing families restored, and witnessing ch...

Rebecca Pratt shares the life-changing work of Orphan Relief and Rescue and our mission to rescue vulnerable children from trafficking, slavery, and abuse. In this episode, hear the heartbreaking yet hope-filled stories of children who have been rescued from unimaginable circumstances—including a young boy who endured daily beatings at the hands of relatives and a girl who was trafficked by her ow...

In this heartfelt episode, Rebecca Pratt sits down with a dedicated photographer from Orphan Relief and Rescue whose mission goes far beyond capturing images. As he documents the lives of children rescued from trafficking, he shares his own powerful journey—from losing both parents at a young age to growing up in an ORR’s orphanage safe home, founded in 2009, that became his home and source of hop...

Rebecca Pratt interviews ORR’s videographer in West Africa. He shares how documenting the organization's work brings hope and joy to villages affected by hardship, while also exposing the realities of child trafficking. He discusses the spiritual challenges of the work and the importance of prayer and preparation. Reflecting on his personal journey, he explains how faith in Jesus transformed his l...

In this powerful episode, Rebecca Pratt sits down with her trusted bodyguard in West Africa to discuss his unique role serving alongside Orphan Relief and Rescue (ORR). More than physical protection, his work involves standing in the gap spiritually as ORR rescues and restores vulnerable children. He shares firsthand stories of transformation—children arriving dirty, hungry, and without hope, then...

In this episode, we sit down with our Country Director in West Africa to discuss the realities of anti-trafficking work — the dangers, the victories, and the life-changing impact of rescue and restoration. He shares candidly about the risks involved in confronting traffickers, including the need for security and bodyguards while operating in some of the most dangerous areas. Yet despite the challe...

Deb Baliko and Rebecca Pratt dive into the spiritual, emotional, and practical preparation needed before heading overseas—especially on mission trips with Orphan Relief and Rescue. ✨ Key Topics Discussed: • Surrendering the trip fully to God before departure • Using Rebecca’s Mission Trip Ultimate Guidebook as a spiritual preparation tool • Trusting God’s timing, even through unexpected delays •...

In this heartfelt Mother’s Day message, Rebecca recounts a powerful moment of obedience when she prayed for a co-worker who had struggled with infertility for years — a prayer that led to an unexpected miracle pregnancy at the age of 45. Rebecca reminds us of the incredible power of prayer, faithfulness, and simple acts of obedience. She also speaks passionately about caring for orphans and vulner...

Rebecca Pratt and Deb Baliko were asked by a listener, “Can you share a story, from working in Africa, where the Lord asked you to be obedient and it bared fruit?” Rebecca recounts a deeply moving encounter with a severely malnourished eight-month-old baby weighing just 4.7 pounds. Faced with the urgent instinct to intervene directly, she instead chose to follow what she believed was God’s prompti...

In this episode, Deb Baliko and Rebecca Pratt explore the profound impact of trauma on children, with a focus on those living in West Africa. Drawing from their work with Orphan Relief and Rescue, they discuss how trauma affects both the brain and body, referencing insights from The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. Rebecca shares how healing goes beyond traditional methods, emphasi...

n this episode, Deb and Rebecca share their personal journeys of faith in response to a listener’s question to learn more about them personally. Key Topics: Faith journeys and personal transformation Overcoming doubt, illness, and depression Listening to God’s voice The impact of discipleship The mission of Orphan Relief and Rescue Together, Deb and Rebecca highlight the importance of listening fo...