Pastor Bob and Tammy Francabandera have been involved with HEART’s work and ministry in Kenya since its humble beginning in 2000. They were pioneers who gave countless hours of time, along with generous support to help build HEART’s educational outreach and establish what is today The HEART Lodge in Nairobi. This engaging conversation is sure to inspire listeners who are prayerfully considering mission work, whether here in the U.S. or around the world. Stepping out in faith is the key and when you do that, God will embrace your obedience in ways that will change your life forever. That’s the story of their lives, which you’re sure to enjoy!
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Just Go .... And Let God Do the Rest!
Pastor Bob and Tammy Francabandera have been involved with HEART’s work and ministry in Kenya since its humble beginning in 2000. They were pioneers who gave countless hours of time, along with generous support to help build HEART’s educational outreach and establish what is today The HEART Lodge in Nairobi. This engaging conversation is sure to inspire listeners who are prayerfully considering mission work, whether here in the U.S. or around the world. Stepping out in faith is the key and when you do that, God will embrace your obedience in ways that will change your life forever. That’s the story of their lives, which you’re sure to enjoy!
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Experiencing HEART, Through the Eyes of a Child
This episode of Straight from the HEART features Betsy Gunther and her 10-year-old daughter, Charley. Betsy’s love and commitment to missions, and the work of HEART in Kenya, has been expressed in many ways over the years. From the early days of traveling with church teams and later making multiple trips to Africa, to becoming a key staff member at HEART with oversight of volunteer team efforts, regional funding activities, and church relations.In this discussion, Betsy and Charley engage in a fun exchange about the value and life-changing impact a visit to Kenya can make in the lives of young people.
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Rising from the Ashes: Everlynn's Inspiring Journey to Healing and Empowerment
When Everylynn Shengahla was infected with HIV a number of years ago, her health spiraled downward. Like so many infected women, she experienced family rejection, separation from her own children, and a medical treatment intended to hasten her death. But that all began to change the day she was invited into the loving arms of HEART’s program. HEART’s Executive Director, Lori Powell, discusses with Everlynn what’s possible when others are empowered to get well, stay healthy, and rise to new heights.
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Dr. Mariana's Dream to Become a Doctor - Part 2 FINAL
The finale of our 2-part interview with HEART’s doctor, Dr. Mariana, we explore the challenges and opportunities faced by a single doctor who oversees the health of 695 HIV+ positive mothers and 2,400 children at 7 centers throughout Kenya. It’s a significant responsibility, but she approaches it with joy and shares her victories in this conversation, which also features Executive Director Lori Powell. Dr. Mariana first became involved with HEART as an aspiring student who dreamed of one day becoming a doctor. Today, she is HEART’s doctor!
Straight from the HEART brings you stories and accomplishments about the work of HEART (Health Education for Africa Resource Team).These are the stories of people whose lives have been positively transformed by this ministry over the past 23 years. For HEART staff members, volunteers, and supporters, it is only because of God's unlimited provision of strength, resources, and favor that so much good has been accomplished.HEART and our partners are empowering the women, children, and youth of Africa through strategic interventions to promote sustainable health, education, and economic strengthening as a Christian, faith-based organization.We hope you find these podcasts a source of inspiration and even motiviation to come to Africa and become part of this great work. https://africaheart.com/
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