In this episode of Project Red, we sit with Andrea McGinniss—Executive Director of Hands & Feet Project—at a pivotal moment in her journey. For nearly two decades, Andrea has pressed forward through turbulence and transformation: political unrest, pandemics, shifting strategies, and the daily weight of leading in the tension between brokenness and hope.

What sets Andrea apart is not just her tenure, but her posture. She has carried Hands & Feet Project from infrastructure to intimacy, from programs to presence—never losing sight of the “one child perspective.” Her leadership has been as much about faithfulness as it has about strategy, marked by a relentless pursuit of relationship, dignity, and the God-given potential in every child and family.
In this candid conversation, Andrea reflects on what it means to press—to strain forward when the load is heavy, to choose resilience when resignation tempts, and to trust that even pressing pain can yield pressing hope. She opens up about the moment she first encountered Haiti’s radical generosity, the lessons of pressing through trial, and the wisdom required to press pause as she steps away from the Executive Director role.

Here’s what we explore together:
🔥 What lead to Andrea’s first “yes” in serving at Hands & Feet Project
🔥 How Hands & Feet Project is pressing forward and operating in our mission in 2025
🔥 Why the “one child perspective” must anchor every step in our mission, however large
🔥 How to press pause with integrity, gratitude, and hope for what’s next
🔥 The legacy Andrea hopes to leave—not in numbers, but in culture and care

If you’re a leader carrying more than you think you can hold, if you’re in a season of big questions, or if you need to be reminded that pressing isn’t punishment but preparation—this conversation is for you.
Lean in. Take a breath. And press on.
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🙏🏽 Pray with us! Sign up for our Newsletter to receive our 4 Weeks of Prayer Guide to join us in praying for the most vulnerable in Haiti - https://handsandfeetproject.org/#emailsignup
📩 Connect with Hands & Feet Project - [email protected]
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In this quietly powerful episode of Project Red, we’re talking about what it means to re-soul—to stay in the story when everything in you wants to escape it. When the dream gets heavier than you expected. When the cost cuts deeper than you planned. When resolve means more than pressing on—it means rebuilding from the inside out.

Our hosts, Patrick Austin and Will McGinniss, sit down with strategist, storyteller, and coach Brian Shun, whose journey from adoption to identity, from burnout to clarity, offers a deeply human portrait of what it takes to keep going—truthfully, wisely, and well.

A man who’s worn many hats but always followed one throughline—people over product, depth over performance—Brian invites us into the heart-work of leadership, legacy, and choosing repair over retreat. From his own story of returning to Korea to meet his first foster family, to coaching high-capacity leaders through high-stakes moments, he speaks with clarity, candor, and a hard-won hope that doesn’t flinch at the mess.

Here’s what we’re getting into:
🔥 What “resolve” really means—and what it costs
🔥 Living out adoption—and the ache of not seeing yourself in the mirror or those around you
🔥 The difference between grit and stubbornness
🔥 Why dysfunction can feel safer than transformation
🔥 The power of facing pain instead of analyzing it
🔥 Identity, faith, and the ground you grow from

If you’re tired of pushing but don’t want to quit, or if you're trying to swing again without re-injuring your soul—this one’s for you.

Listen in. Be willing to be wrong. Find out what’s still true.
And if you’ve got to re-soul your shoes for the next climb—lace up.

Follow Brian Shun
Check out Brian's Podcast: Curiosity Continuum
Website: https://brianshun.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianshun/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkifyAdvisors/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianshun/
Resource - How Korean adoptees can learn more about their Korean culture: meandkorea.org

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🙌 Read and be inspired by Rachelle's Testimony:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKfeU6Bugah/?igsh=Z3MyMTJ2ODluMjNw 
🙏🏽 Pray with us and stay up-to-date on what's happening at H&FP: https://handsandfeetproject.org/#emailsignup
📩 Connect with Hands & Feet Project - connect@handsandfeetproject.
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In this soul-stirring episode of Project Red, we’re exploring what it means to Replenish—when the climb feels steeper than the strength you have left, and yet you keep going.
Our hosts, Patrick Austin and Will McGinniss, sit down with Amy Alexander, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and CEO/Co-Founder of The Refuge Center for Counseling—a place that has made healing accessible to thousands, regardless of their ability to pay.
With nearly two decades in the trenches of trauma care, Amy brings raw wisdom about leadership, rest, soul work, and what it looks like to walk people through their “second journey”—that moment in life when the old script stops working and something deeper is calling.

Here’s what we’re getting into:
🔥 The story behind The Refuge Center and why everyone deserves access to healing
🔥 What to do when you can’t carry the mission God gave you anymore
🔥 Why the words “I need help” might just save your life
🔥 How to Replenish your soul when your personal well runs dry
🔥 The critical rhythms that sustain leaders doing heavy, holy work
🔥 “Shark music”—what it is, how it distorts your story, and what to do about it

Amy’s honesty about crashing and burning, her hard-won insights on rest and truth-telling, and her deep passion for helping others heal make this a conversation you won’t forget. If you’re in a season of burnout, big questions, or quiet collapse—this one’s for you.
Listen in. Take a breath. Find the space where it’s safe to tell the truth. And start again.

Follow the Refuge Center
Website: refugecenter.org
Take a virtual tour of the Refuge Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5E5wfRMlMg
Learn more about Amy: https://refugecenter.org/staff/amy-alexander/
Instagram: @refugecenterforcounseling
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therefugecenter
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-alexander-258a03248

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👕 Shop our Project Essentials to help us stock up—not just on supplies, but on hope. Help the children and young adults in our care continue to climb. https://handsandfeetproject.org/projectessentials/

🙏🏽 Pray with us! "God, show me what caring for the vulnerable in my own life looks like. Stir my heart to join in your mission. And that every child Hands & Feet Project serves would not just survive, but be replenished, restored, and ready for what’s next." https://handsandfeetproject.org/#emailsignup

📩 Connect with Hands & Feet Project - connect@handsandfeetproject.📱 Follow us on Instagram! - @projectred_podcast

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Visit Our Website: https://handsandfeetproject.org

In this episode of Project Red, we sit down with Tabitha, better known as Little, host of the global podcast Little Bit of Life. Tabitha's journey is all about real, raw, and often hilarious moments of life that we all think but rarely say. Through her candid perspective as a micro-influencer, Tabitha shares how staying true to herself, grounded in integrity and authenticity, has shaped her content and personal mission.

In this conversation, we dive deep into the power of focus and what it really takes to stay aligned with your purpose, especially in a world full of distractions. From navigating chaos to saying no with confidence, Tabitha's approach to life is a powerful reminder that living authentically isn't just a choice—it’s a commitment.

Here’s what we’re getting into:

🔥 How Tabitha discovered her calling—and stepped into the spotlight
🔥 Why staying grounded in authenticity is the key to lasting influence
🔥 How focus fuels clarity and creativity in her journey
🔥 Practical advice for staying true to your mission in the middle of chaos

Tabitha’s story is a masterclass in owning your voice and finding peace amidst the noise. If you're looking to navigate your own calling with clarity, authenticity, and purpose, this episode is a must-listen.

Follow Tabitha Newell
🦮 Tabitha's new canine nutrition business, Ru & Crew Nutrition -https://ruandcrewnutrition.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/little-bit-of-life/id1620614576
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/little_cute1_az
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleBitofLifePodcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0d6i09EoBfrUHgN9fQ2q5b
Website: https://beacons.ai/little_cute1_az

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📩 Connect with Hands & Feet Project - [email protected]
👕 Shop Hands & Feet Project Merch - https://www.haitimade.com/
Subscribe to the Hands & Feet Project YouTube channel: (handle)
Visit Our Website: https://handsandfeetproject.org

In this episode of Project Red, we sit down with worship leader, teacher, mentor, and author Rita Springer. At the core of Rita’s life and ministry is a passion to see Jesus lifted high—through every note, every lyric, and every act of worship. Her heart beats to make Christ known, and that desire infuses everything she touches. Her story is one marked by deep perseverance and an unshakable sense of calling.

Here’s what we’re getting into:
🔥  How Rita’s journey into worship and ministry first began
🔥  How to stay faithful to your calling when seasons shift and dreams stretch thin
🔥  What perseverance looks like when the fruit isn't immediate and the path feels dry
🔥  How to endure in worship and leadership without losing sight of Christ

Through personal stories and seasoned wisdom, Rita pulls back the curtain on the real struggles—and the deeper rewards—of a life poured out for God's glory.
If you’re in a season of pressing on, waiting, or wondering if it’s all worth it, this conversation is for you.

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Follow Rita Springer
Podcast: https://www.ritaspringer.com/podcast
Instagram: @ritaspringer
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ritaspringermusic/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XnterAMV09fuPjq4joR0c?si=u1QBAH00Rk-hWI37RGUvKg
Website: https://www.ritaspringer.com/

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Want to financially support Hands & Feet Project through child sponsorship? https://handsandfeetproject.org/sponsor-a-child/

Visit Our Website: https://handsandfeetproject.org

In this episode of Project Red, we sit down with leadership coach, speaker, and catalyst for change—Rob Murray, co-founder and CEO of Transformed Leader. Rob brings the kind of wisdom that doesn’t just inspire—it moves you. If you’ve ever felt stuck at the base of your next climb, unsure whether you have the energy or clarity to keep going, this conversation might be the push you’ve been waiting for.

With a background that spans business, ministry, and social justice, Rob shares the defining moments that led him to launch a leadership movement centered on transformation from the inside out. Through honest stories and practical insights, he sheds light on the emotional, spiritual, and strategic challenges leaders face—and how to navigate them with courage and grace.

Here’s what we’re getting into:
🔥 What led Rob to walk away from comfort and launch Transformed Leader
🔥 The toll leadership can take—and how to lead from a place of wholeness
🔥 Why emotional intelligence is a game-changer for mission-driven work
🔥 How to discern your next step when the way forward isn’t clear
🔥 What “Ascent” really looks like—and how to stay faithful in the climb
🔥 Practices that help leaders stay grounded when everything feels uphill

This episode explores what it means to show up—fully, faithfully, and with your whole heart. Rob's perspective is a timely reminder that transformation isn't just about reaching the top; it's about how you climb.

If you’re longing to lead from a deeper place and sustain the work you’ve been called to—this episode is for you.

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Follow Rob Murray
Podcast: https://drrobmurray.com/podcast/
Instagram: @robmurraysa
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobmurray/
Website: https://drrobmurray.com

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📩 Connect with Hands & Feet Project - [email protected]
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Subscribe to the Hands & Feet Project YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWqBnwTB2gW_Wx7uXcIa8SLAP75libMr

Want to financially support Hands & Feet Project through family sponsorship? https://handsandfeetproject.org/sponsor-a-family/

Visit Our Website: https://handsandfeetproject.org


TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 "Transformed Leader: Organizational Transformation"
03:40 Balancing Culture and Business Needs
08:22 "Embracing Human-Centric Leadership"
13:05 Understanding Leadership Miscommunication
13:40 Journey to Genuine Connection
17:26 Faith and Self-Belief Empowerment
20:50 Cultivating Internal Culture Transformations
25:07 Vision Gap as a Motivator
27:57 Embracing Personal Fitness Challenges
31:59 "Climbing Mountains for Connection"
33:39 Hands and Feet's Purposeful Mission
38:15 Creating Accessible Pathways to Work
41:31 "Staying Focused on the Journey"
44:03 Haiti Family Support Initiative

In this powerful and inspiring first episode of Project Red, we’re exploring what it truly means to Endeavor. Our host, Patrick Austin, sits down with two incredible leaders—our co-hosts and co-founders of Hands & Feet Project, Will McGinniss and Mark Stuart.

We’re kicking off this journey by unpacking the heart behind Project Red, the mission of Hands & Feet Project, and the stories of faith, leadership, and resilience that will shape this podcast.

Here’s what we’re getting into:

🔥 Why launch Project Red, and what do we hope it sparks in you?
🔥 The story of Hands & Feet Project—how a bold leap of faith turned into a movement.
🔥 When the mountains keep coming, how do you stay the course?
🔥 A moment when God showed up and reminded us why we do this work.
🔥 The real impact of Providing Families, Preserving Families, and Empowering Communities.
🔥 Wisdom for anyone feeling called to serve but unsure where to start.

Will and Mark’s firsthand experiences of faith, perseverance, and impact make this a must-watch episode—whether you’re stepping into leadership, navigating challenges, or searching for purpose. If you're ready to be challenged and inspired, this one’s for you.

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COMING April 7th!
Project Red Podcast: Where Purpose Meets Perseverance

Introducing Project Red – a powerful new podcast that brings you remarkable stories of sacrifice, passion, and unwavering commitment in the face of seemingly impossible challenges.
Join hosts Patrick Austin, Will McGinnis, and Mark Stuart as they launch this inspiring journey with an intimate conversation about what it truly means to "endeavor" – to persist when mountains rise beyond mountains, and to serve faithfully when the path forward seems unclear.

For over 20 years, Hands and Feet Project has been serving vulnerable children and families in Haiti, weathering devastating hurricanes, earthquakes, political unrest, and countless other challenges. Now, they're bringing those experiences—and the wisdom gained through them—directly to you through compelling conversations with change-makers who have dedicated their lives to being the hands and feet of Jesus in a broken world.

In our debut episode of Project Red, our co-hosts Will and Mark sit down with our host Patrick and share the heart behind both the podcast and their organization's mission. You'll hear how a rock band's passion transformed into a two-decade commitment to Haiti, tales of supernatural provision when disaster struck, and honest reflections about what it means to endure when others are walking away.

Whether you're considering stepping into your own calling, currently facing mountains that seem insurmountable, or simply seeking stories of hope and perseverance, Project Red offers encouragement through authentic conversations with people who have discovered that saying "yes" to God can lead to extraordinary impact.

Tune in to be inspired by stories of ordinary people showing up in extraordinary ways—people who understand that behind one mountain always stands another, but who've discovered the courage to keep climbing anyway.