Freedom Challenge Online Podcast

Following our last episode, we continue extending the framework of biblical femininity. Freedom Sisters from different countries with varying ages and backgrounds join us to share a written poem, reflection or story of encouragement on womanhood. They share powerful and personal words to help you more fully embrace and celebrate your femininity as part of God’s very good design, be open to challen...

Have you noticed how many opinions there are, how much confusion, pain and static there is surrounding being a woman in this world? Reflect with us on God’s universal heart for women and build a biblical framework for femininity. Through listening to this episode we hope you more fully embrace and celebrate your femininity as part of God’s very good design, be open to challenging and inspecting yo...

"We are not just doing [justice] for humanity, humanity can be pretty terrible...We need a worldview that gives us a reason even beyond that, to something super natural. That's what Scripture does for us." - Dr. Christina Crenshaw Episode guest, Dr. Christina Crenshaw, has a PhD in Education and is a professor, researcher, writer, and human trafficking fighter. She has worked with anti-human traff...

"You have sex offenders and traffickers in your home when you have the internet.  If there's social media platforms on anybody's phone, you have it anywhere that phones goes. Treat it like that." - Esther Nelson Episode guest, Esther Nelson, has been a crime victim’s advocate for 16 years, and founded  Safety Compass, an Oregon based non-profit that offers advocacy services for commercial sexual e...

"A beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday." Ask yourself these two questions: Do I owe anything but love? Am I at peace with everyone? In a world that is obsessed with forward movement, we have to be diligent to slow down and reflect on the past. Director of The Freedom Challenge and Host, Tracy Daugherty, gives insight to an intentional reflection process o...

Last year we had a list of challenges arise but God provided a way. Reflect on the year of 2020 with us and how we accomplished our mission. We had to go about the year with resilience, creativity, rebounding, lots of conversations, and most importantly, an anchoring of deep trust in Christ Jesus. We welcome you to join us in reflecting on our 2020 and hearing the opportunities in 2021 we are exci...

This episode coincides with our Freedom Challenge (FC) Live Virtual Conference, happening January 16th at 12:30pm EST / 9:30am PST. The FC Live Virtual Conference has two parts: PART ONE: Tackling your own physical challenge (running, hiking, walking, climbing. etc.) while listening to this podcast . We prefer that you listen to this before attending the conference; however, after will be just as...

This special podcast episode joins  our Director, Tracy Daugherty (on her 50th birthday!), and a few Freedom Sisters to share of their experiences, challenges, and wisdom they have acquired throughout their 50+ years on earth.  Journey with them as they celebrate the gift of life, the lessons learned, the perspectives shared, and the joy experienced while looking towards the future and new seasons...

What happens when traditions cannot be practiced and lost is being experienced in this 2020 Christmas season? Pastor Andy and Susan Hagen, from Advent Church in Boca Raton, explain how we have a unique opportunity to experience this Advent season with a new perspective and re-center our hearts on Immanuel, God with us. Right Now Media: Read here. Support the show

The Freedom Challenge takes multiple ministry trips to the field every year. In 2019 we took a trip to the Philippines to see how we can support the Scholars Program, the day centers and communities of the Philippines.  Listen to testimonies and insight into these ministries and people we support with two of those that participated on this trip, Karis Williams and Alexis Sheehy. Also hear a sneak...

How do we remain in a state of peace in the midst of a global pandemic, racial injustice, polarization and discord (in our nation and  the Church), and natural disasters? To answer that question, Lisa da Silva, the Director of Arise Ministries Collective in the Pacific Northwest, shares scripture and other tools to guide how to remain in a Biblical perspective now and onward. References: Ephesians...

Director of Freedom Challenge Africa, Annelize Theunissen, joins in on the last episode of our One Woman, One Vision campaign. She was involved in the beginning of it all, and gives us a new insight into the first Freedom Challenge climb and ministries we support in Africa! Read: Challenge to Climb (please email if you would like a copy of the book). Read: Faces of Injustice, Prayer Guide Eight ye...

One Woman, One Vision is a campaign which seeks to delve into the vision of the Freedom Challenge and the woman that started it. In this episode, Cathey Anderson's daughter and best friend, Callie Carson and Raylene Thomas, discuss more of the journey of how a vision became a reality, God's hand in it all, and the victories and struggles along with it. Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportu...

One Woman, One Vision is a campaign which seeks to delve into the vision of the Freedom Challenge and the woman that started it. Going back to the moment it began, husband of our founder Mark Anderson describes the journey to the first climb. Eight years ago, founder Cathey Anderson had a vision to overcome her fears, bring women into a life-changing experience, and seek freedom for people around...

This testimonial of Freedom Sister, author, and broadcaster, Sylvia St. Cyr, explains the power of story and importance of testimonies in our everyday lives. She gives insight into her first book, Love vs Fear , the describes the power of living in God's love when experiencing fear. As well as her upcoming book based on her experience in the Grand Canyon Backpacking Freedom Challenge with the them...

Rosemary Hack, Director of AIDSlink International and Press Red , shares her expertise on matters of justice, human rights, and the importance of coming together as individuals, the Church, and organizations to expand kingdom impact in our world today. Check out these resources: The Problem of Human Rights. David McIlroy from Ethics in Brief Vol.19 No.3. The Kirby Laing Institute for Christian Eth...

Psychologist and creator of Beginning of Life Ministry in Moldova, Yulia Ubeyvolk, shares her journey and purpose behind creating a space where both women and children can receive healing through art. A ministry supported by The Freedom Challenge for their work in developing women and children onto a path of a fuller life. Visit Beginning of Life website here ! Want to learn more? Visit our websit...

In times of uncertainty, it is important to maintain healthy care of your soul. Counselor Stacy Blackwell shares her tools for forgiveness, gratitude mentality to help you intentionally walk through this time. The 4:8 Principle by Tommy Newberry Want to learn more? Visit our websites: The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomchallenge.com Operation Mobilization USA: omusa.org Instagram: @thefcusa Suppo...

July 30th, World day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP), is an important day proclaimed by the United Nations to raise awareness and increase prevention of human trafficking. This episode focuses on the Sexual Exploitation aspect through testimony of survivor Ginger Taddeo. Listen as she shares her personal story and insight into the fastest growing criminal organization. Watch Ginger's Full Sto...

Chelsea Van Essen LCSW, clinical director of Logos Wilderness Therapy , expands on how the non-profit organization uses the wilderness as a "safe house" to see the fullness of freedom reimagined, restored and reclaimed for survivors of sex trafficking. Audiobook: 3-day Effect by Florence Williams Survivor Testimony: Instagram / Facebook Freedom Challenge is a proud sponsor of Logos Wilderness Ther...

Unlearn and learn aspects and effects of racism. Through personal experiences and explanations of terms and concepts, Freedom Sister Sonya Finley, describes how racism distorts the true identity of black men and women. Sonya Finley is an artist who primarily highlights Black females as her ultimate tool of expression. See her art and other works here: Website: sa-creatives.com Instagram: @artistik...

Moldova, an economically poor Eastern European country, has a high statistic of human trafficking and exploitation. Anastasia Tcaci, Anti-Trafficking Director of Operation Mobilization Moldova, explains the reasons why women and children are vulnerable, how the donated funds from the Freedom Challenge are used for prevention, and stories of transformation. Donate to OM Moldova here . Note: Write "...

In the wake of racial injustice of the Black community, this episode follows the personal and ongoing journey of Director of the Freedom Challenge, Tracy Daugherty. She identifies the spiritual framework of Love, Lament, Listen, Unlearn, Learn, and Lean In , that guides her internal reflection of current events. We hope it activates your own inner processing journey that deepens love for all peopl...

All of us have a call to the oppressed and vulnerable. It will look different for everyone, but through a community effort of empowered people, each of us get to participate in seeing Biblical justice on earth. In this episode, guest Jessica Sherwood explains her experience with the Freedom Challenge climb at Machu Picchu in Peru and how it empowered her to pursue law to fight for justice for the...

Who you climb with matters. When faced with a trial, the voices you listen to determines if you will persevere. Listen to host Tracy Daugherty and guest Susan Howard discuss the intense mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges in Peru. The people they climbed with influenced their ability to persevere in this Freedom Challenge and everyday life. Scripture References: Proverbs 13:20 Ma...