Voice With Action

In this episode, we unpack the essential mindset and strategies for starting community development the right way—without causing harm or stepping out of alignment with God’s timing. You'll hear how to: Listen to the heart of God before jumping into action. Honor and partner with local leaders —chiefs, mayors, elders—who are already fighting for their people. Identify community heroes and link arms...

Summary: In a tragic case of exploitation, a woman trafficked 25 children from a rural village under the false promise of feeding and schooling them. To the parents, it seemed like a solution to poverty, but for the woman, it was purely a business opportunity. The children endured harsh labor, beatings, and neglect while she waited for social media donations to come through. This situation reflect...

A Life Changed in West Africa In this powerful episode, we hear a moving testimony from a guest whose life was transformed on a recent trip to West Africa with Orphan Relief and Rescue (ORR). Highlights include: ·       Living Out God’s Purpose "I feel most alive in West Africa — created to pour out love on others." ·       Learning to De...

In this episode, we dive into a heartfelt reflection on what it truly means to be compelled by the love of Christ—and how that love can drive us to bold, uncomfortable action for the sake of others. Key Themes & Takeaways: ·       Love in Action Are we truly walking in love the way Christ loves us? When God stirs our hearts, are we willing to step out, even when i...

Go into the audience and there is a child that grabs my attention. God rips my heart apart for the life of the child in front of me. A young girl abandoned by her mother, was left to care for her 7-month-old brother while enduring abuse and harsh treatment from her aunt. She was forced to handle household chores, care for her cousins, and faced neglect and hunger. Orphan Relief and Rescue interven...

This trip focused on ensuring open communication with village chiefs to protect staff and safely share the message of Jesus. The Country Director emphasized the importance of spreading hope, particularly in a village where 35 children were recently rescued. Rebecca encouraged families to bring children back home, offering support through their program. Chief’s of the village want to learn more of...

God calls us to pray for His kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. Through prayer, we hold incredible power to make an impact. Prayer can change lives, circumstances, and destinies, as evidenced by biblical heroes like Moses, Esther, and Daniel, and by modern testimonies of healings and transformations. A local staff member’s unwavering faith reminded me to pray with...

Summary : Rebecca shares how in West Africa, ORR works to protect children at risk of trafficking by providing education, feeding programs, and financial support for families through savings and loan initiatives. A powerful example of this impact is an 8-year-old girl rescued from trafficking who overcame abuse, regained her education, and is now pursuing a baking apprenticeship at 19, aspiring to...

God wants to use us to relieve the suffering of others. In this week’s episode, Rebecca shares a miraculous story of financial provision for ORR's safe home through a Holocaust survivor who was "paying it forward." She survived the Holocaust by serving in a convent in Switzerland. After the war, she was given a small stipend to begin a new life. Instead of living off...

“Has Jesus ever looked at you? The look of Jesus transforms and transfixes. Where you are “soft” with God is where the Lord has looked at you. If you are hard and vindictive, insistent on your own ways, certain that others are in the wrong than you are, it is an indication that there are whole traits of your nature that have never been transformed by His grace.” - Oswald Chambers from My Utmost of...

Summary: Understanding our identity as children of God unlocks the power to use our gifts for His purpose. God calls us to act, collaborate, and say "yes" when He prompts our hearts, as we cannot accomplish His work alone. Through His mercy and gentleness, He brings healing and restoration. Our words also hold the power to speak life or death, reminding us to choose wisely. Guest Host: Chuck Olmst...

What motivates you to do what you do? Deb Baliko, ORR’s Communications and Event Manager, shares that her love for her coworkers and the people ORR’s serves motivates her to do her work. In 2004, Deb encountered spiritual opposition—rituals, curses, and an overwhelming sense of darkness. That night, intense nightmares and a dark spiritual attack occurred, but through faith in Jesus and reliance on...

During a recent trip to West Africa, we witnessed the incredible impact of ORR's Community Freedom Centers in four major villages. These centers host educational gatherings and meals, bringing together the community, police, and social welfare officials to discuss abuse and its legal consequences. Many in the community lack awareness of what constitutes abuse, so these meetings shed light on troub...

Fatu's Miraculous Journey: A Life Transformed Fatu's story is a miraculous testimony of faith and transformation. On her deathbed, in a coma and pregnant with tumors, she had a vision of her body wrapped in chains and Jesus standing in the room. He promised to set her free if she committed her life to Him. After saying "yes" in her mind, she saw the chains break off from her body. She woke up, vom...

Summary: ORR's Anti-trafficking Program was started to combat child trafficking and poverty in partnership with a local judge. Originally the jude requested ORR build more safe homes to protect the 5-12 children he was rescuing everyday, but we couldn't build enough safe homes to protect these kids. Instead, we were giving written permission by the judge to discover how to curb poverty to address...

Guest Host: ABOUT  PEDRO & LUCIANA BARTES Luciana and Pedro Bartes have been in the Puget Sound airwaves for more than 20 years. They started at the turn of the century doing a show from 2 to 6 am on 89.9 FM KGRG, Green River College student-run radio station, but it didn’t take them long to start working in commercial radio. They hosted shows on Salem Media Seattle’s Spanish station, Rad...

Guest Host: PEDRO & LUCIANA BARTES Luciana and Pedro Bartes have been in the Puget Sound airwaves for more than 20 years. They started at the turn of the century doing a show from 2 to 6 am on 89.9 FM KGRG, Green River College student-run radio station, but it didn’t take them long to start working in commercial radio. They hosted shows on Salem Media Seattle’s Spanish station, Radio Sol for a...

Summary : Three young siblings (ages 5, 3, and 2) were left to fend for themselves after losing their parents and grandmother. Rejected by their community and subjected to abuse, they struggled to survive, with the 5-year-old managing to find food daily to keep her siblings alive. ORR's child monitor discovered their situation, and although it took a month for legal approval to move them to our sa...

Summary : Fear often stems from a lack of faith in. God and understanding of God's character, but seeking Him wholeheartedly allows us to overcome it and live with purpose. Each year, kids from ORR's Safe Home visit their villages, sharing Jesus' love, praying over meals, and for the healing of neighbors and family. They are the catalysts of change, spreading love and transforming their communitie...

Summary : ·       The spiritual world is real ·      God assures His protective presence, as reflected in Zechariah 2:3-5, where He promises to be a wall of fire around His people and His glory within. “3  While the angel who was speaking to me was leaving, another angel came to meet him  4  and said to him: “Run, tell that...

To support ORR's new Community Freedom Center, we are training 31 employees and plans to hire 9 more. We’re discussing challenging real-life scenarios brought up during our staff training. A case involving a mother, under an abusive husband, who has trafficked three children and is planning to traffic two more. A monitor advised going to the police and offered support. We’re talking about the vita...

Summary : ·     Announcing plans to open three new Community Freedom Centers by 2025 to prevent child trafficking and protect vulnerable children. ·     Expansion efforts align with National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. ·     Shared the story of Enock, a 12-year-old boy rescued through Orphan Relief and Rescue (ORR)...

Summary : A prayer walk was conducted across ORR's four Community Freedom Centers to renounce witchcraft dedicated on the properties, with a local chief recognizing and blessing the act as similar to claiming land for God. A modern-day miracle occurred when food prepared for 100 people multiplied to feed over 300 attendees, with enough for seconds. The event emphasized bridging differences and com...

Guest: Savings and Loan Manager Interview Questions : 1.    How did you start working for ORR? What is your job title? 2.    What personally motivates you to work for ORR? 3.    What was it like before our anti-trafficking program began – in the first 6 months when you were learning from the people as to why they were sending their childr...

Redeeming Hope: What fuels your fight against human trafficking? Guest: Assistant to ORR’s Country Director and Freedom Center Manager Questions : 1.    What brings you the most joy about your job? What personally motivates you to work for ORR? 2.    When did you first learn about children being trafficked and the need for ORR to be in existence? 3. &nb...