Luke 16:10 "One who is faithful with very little is also faithful with much."

After 45 years of pastoral and missionary ministry spanning four continents, retired Chaplain Earl Murdoch sits down to share the story behind the ministry — a journey that started with childhood faith and was refined through seasons of grief, loss, and profound loneliness.

Earl opens up about the moment everything shifted: a word from the Holy Spirit spoken into his darkest hour, and the almost-immediate change it sparked in how he understood God. What emerged was a faith no longer built on performance — on doing enough to please the Father — but on implicit trust in His faithfulness.

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22-23

Stay faithful. Stay encouraged. Stay sharp. And remember, God is still writing your story. And every story can be an Iron Parable.,

Ecclesiastes 3:11 "God makes everything beautiful in it's time."

In this powerful episode, Brandi Voth shares how a billboard in Melbourne, Australia sparked a calling she never expected. What began as a restless, prayerful season — waking at 3 AM, open hands, open heart — became a decade-long journey into the fight against human trafficking. From leading a 400-woman global skincare team to founding The Power Hat Company, Brandi walks us through what it truly looks like to move your feet and serve where you are.

Brandi is the founder of The Power Hat Company, a business intentionally designed to create dignified, sustainable employment for survivors of trafficking. She is also connected with the Freedom Business Alliance, a global network of organizations creating jobs for survivors and addressing the vulnerability of poverty that fuels exploitation.

Connect

https://www.instagram.com/brandivoth

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandivoth

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandivoth

Resources Mentioned

A21 — Global anti-trafficking organization founded by Christine Caine: a21.org

Freedom Business Alliance — Global network creating jobs for trafficking survivors: freedombusinessalliance.com

Walk for Freedom — Annual global awareness walk hosted by A21

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Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

In this inspiring episode, Amanda shares her journey form addiction, brokenness, and searching for acceptance to finding true freedom and healing in Jesus Christ. 

Although she grew up in church, Amanda struggled for years with feelings of unworthiness and addiction.   After reaching a place of spiritual bankruptcy, she cried out to Jesus and began a life changing faith journey that transformed her heart and her future. 

Amanda's story is a powerful reminder that God is a God of redemption. No matter your past, you are worthy of his love. Amanda's story is rooted in John 10:10.

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In this episode, we sit down with Spud Alford as he share his journey through decathlon training, his battle with cancer, and the loss of his father.  

Throughout his story, Spud reflects on how prayer became a steady source of strength and grounding during some of he most difficult times. He opens up about resilience, faith, discipline, and what it means to keep moving forward when life feels overwhelming. 

This conversation explores not only physical endurance, but also spiritual endurance - how prayer and perseverance can carry someone through suffering and change.

Connect

https://www.amazon.com/God-You-Are-Real-Nightmare/dp/1494210193

https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/spurgeonalford/the-world-s-only-18-hole-finger-golf-course?ref=creator_2-346676

https://www.instagram.com/spurgeonalford/

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