Freedom Challenge Online Podcast

In this heartfelt episode of the Freedom Challenge Online Podcast, host Tracy Daugherty is joined by ministry partner and friend Lisa Da Silva, founder of Arise Ministries Collective. Together, they reflect on their journey of co-authoring their second Bible study, The Heart of Pilgrimage: A Four-Week Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent . From mosquito-ridden mission trips to summiting Mount Kili...

Join Ruth Willett, Prayer Coordinator for the Freedom Challenge, as she invites listeners into a powerful time of prayer and reflection for the upcoming mission trip to Moldova (June 29 – July 12).  In this episode, Ruth shares: The purpose and impact of the Moldova mission trip Urgent prayer needs from the field, including leadership shortages and financial support The transformative power of pla...

In this powerful episode, host Tracy Daugherty welcomes Andrew Ginsberg, the new President and CEO of Operation Mobilization (OM), for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation. As a father of three daughters, a Messianic Jew, and a seasoned leader in both biotech and ministry, Andrew shares his journey of faith, his passion for empowering women, and his vision for reaching the most marginalized comm...

What happens when 40 women walk nearly 16 miles through the heart of New York City—not for fitness, but for freedom? In this powerful episode, host Tracy Daugherty is joined by Priscilla Perumalla of the Dream Center NYC to reflect on a weekend of prayer, purpose, and partnership. From a flower-filled outreach to migrant mothers to a citywide urban hike, this conversation explores how faith, commu...

Join us for a powerful time of prayer and reflection as we unite against human trafficking. In this episode, Ruth Willett, Prayer Coordinator for The Freedom Challenge, leads us in a heartfelt cry for justice, healing, and transformation. Whether you're hiking in New York City, walking in your neighborhood, or tuning in from home, this is an opportunity to pause, pray, and believe that God can and...

In this heartfelt Mother's Day episode, host Tracy Daugherty speaks with Julie and Gabby—a mother-daughter duo who joined the Freedom Challenge’s 10-year anniversary climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. Gabby, a medical student, and Julie, a physician and prayer team member, share how their shared passion for justice and deep faith led them on a parallel journey—one physically summiting the mountain, the o...

In this episode, our host, Tracy Daugherty, welcomes listeners back with heartfelt reflections and powerful conversations from the recent Freedom Challenge event in Mena, Arkansas. Joined by new and familiar voices, Tracy dives into what made this gathering so special—from deep community roots and spiritual breakthroughs to personal stories of stepping outside comfort zones. You’ll hear from Miran...

In this episode, we take you to Moldova, where countless children face the harsh realities of poverty, abandonment, and vulnerability to trafficking. We hear from Anastasia as she shares the powerful story of Dima, a 15-year-old boy once lost in the streets, struggling without a stable home or family support. Known as the most difficult child at the local day center, Dima's life took a dramatic tu...

Join us for a powerful time of prayer and reflection as we unite against human trafficking. In this episode, Ruth Willett, Prayer Coordinator for The Freedom Challenge, leads us in a heartfelt cry for justice, healing, and transformation. Whether you're hiking in Arkansas, walking in your neighborhood, or tuning in from home, this is an opportunity to pause, pray, and believe that God can and will...

In this episode of The Freedom Challenge Online Podcast , host Tracy Daugherty is joined by Brooklyn Etzel and Ella Luckhardt to introduce major upgrades to the Freedom Challenge's website and fundraising platform.  **Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/dKT0i7ZwElw They discuss the motivation behind these changes, the feedback from the community that led to them, and how these enhancements are d...

On this special International Women’s Day episode, Freedom Challenge Online Podcast host Tracy Daugherty speaks with Miora Andiambelomanana, the Perla Ministry Coordinator in Madagascar. Our fundraising helps support her projects. Miora shares the heartbreaking reality of child marriage, where young girls are exchanged for livestock, and how The Perla Project is rescuing, restoring, and empowering...

Tracy Daugherty sits down with seasoned Freedom Sister, Laura Wagner, to talk about generosity, faith, and the power of fundraising. Laura shares her 10-year journey with The Freedom Challenge, from her first mission trip to India to climbing mountains and rallying support for women and children in need. Together, they discuss the theology of generosity, overcoming the fear of fundraising, and how...

In honor of Valentine's Day, we’re celebrating sisterhood and empowerment with a special Galentine’s reunion. Join us as we reconnect with three incredible women—Lacey Brown, Courtney Albini, and Drew Walsh—who took on the Grand Canyon Challenge in 2018. Known as the "Grand Companions," these women forged an unbreakable bond through shared adventure, faith, and a commitment to setting women and ch...

Listen in with our host, Tracy Daugherty, as she hears from Amy Guinan and Joy Dempsey about their mission trip to Thailand to visit Tamar Center - a ministry project supported by Freedom Challenge.  Together, they reflect on their time in Thailand, what God revealed to them, and how they came home inspired. Hear their heartful stories and personal testimonies. Tamar Center: https://www.tamarcente...

Join Prayer Coordinator Ruth Willett in prayer for Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Tune in to be inspired, challenged, and guided in prayer. Educate yourself to help raise awareness  Pray for those in positions of power  Join a 2025 Freedom Challenge event Resources Mentioned: https://thailand.un.org/en/275298-8-facts-you-need-know-about-human-trafficking-21st-century --- Want to learn more? V...

Listen in with our host, Tracy Daugherty, as she hears from Connie Hallof and Patsy Lange about their mission trip to Greece to visit 3 of the ministries Freedom Challenge supports. Together, they reflect on how visiting the ministries fuels their fundraising efforts and what it means to have a heart of generosity. Threads of Hope: https://threadsofhopehellas.org/en-us --- Want to learn more? Visi...

Listen in with our host, Tracy Daugherty, as she conversates with Daria, Laura, and Ramona about their 32-day experience on our El Camino de Santiago Challenge. They reminisce about key memories, lessons learned, and how it has changed their life. In September-October 2024, 42 women dedicated their steps to freeing the enslaved. Collectively, they fundraiser over $400k that will be granted to mini...

Listen in with our host, Tracy Daugherty, as she asks Jessica Whittle, Director of Freedom Challenge Africa, about her experience on our El Camino de Santiago Challenge experience. Jessica Whittle has done anti-trafficking work since 2018. She served in Central Asia for two years before joining the Freedom Challenge Africa team. Jessica is passionate about justice and believes that awareness is vi...

Our efforts support OM projects around the world that work to prevent, develop, rescue, and/or restore human trafficking. This is just one of the transformational stories from the project in Greece.  This podcast is paired with our experience journal, created to guide our 42 pilgrims on the El Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage from Portugal to Spain.   We invite you to join as we highlight scripture,...

I Tremble on the Edge of a Maybe by Ted Loder This podcast is paired with our experience journal, created to guide our 42 pilgrims on the El Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage from Portugal to Spain.   We invite you to join as we highlight scripture, reflect on poetry, and hear the transformational stories of women and children from the ministries we support. Let’s pray, listen, and reflect alongside o...

Lectio divina, which translates to "divine reading" in Latin, is a prayer practice that involves listening to Scripture with the whole self. It's a meditative way of reading the Bible that consists of a dialogue with God through Scripture. This podcast is paired with our experience journal, created to guide our 42 pilgrims on the El Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage from Portugal to Spain.   We invite...

Our efforts support OM projects around the world that work to prevent, develop, rescue, and/or restore human trafficking. This is just one of the transformational stories from the project in North Africa.  This podcast is paired with our experience journal, created to guide our 42 pilgrims on the El Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage from Portugal to Spain.   We invite you to join as we highlight scrip...

Lectio divina, which translates to "divine reading" in Latin, is a prayer practice that involves listening to Scripture with the whole self. It's a meditative way of reading the Bible that consists of a dialogue with God through Scripture. This podcast is paired with our experience journal, created to guide our 42 pilgrims on the El Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage from Portugal to Spain.   We invite...

Mary’s Song , Luke 1:46-55 (The Passion Translation) This podcast is paired with our experience journal, created to guide our 42 pilgrims on the El Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage from Portugal to Spain.   We invite you to join as we highlight scripture, reflect on poetry, and hear the transformational stories of women and children from the ministries we support. Let’s pray, listen, and reflect alon...

God, Who Touchest Earth with Beauty , Hymn by Mary S. Edgar This podcast is paired with our experience journal, created to guide our 42 pilgrims on the El Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage from Portugal to Spain.   We invite you to join as we highlight scripture, reflect on poetry, and hear the transformational stories of women and children from the ministries we support. Let’s pray, listen, and refle...