In this powerful episode, co-founder Rebecca Pratt sits down with Samuel, a dedicated member of Orphan Relief and Rescue’s anti-trafficking team in West Africa. Samuel reflects on his early disbelief that child trafficking could exist in his own community—until he witnessed the painful realities firsthand. Seeing children suffering and parents accepting trafficking practices transformed his understanding and ignited his calling to protect vulnerable kids.

Samuel shares the deep joy he experiences when children are rescued, restored, and introduced to the hope of the gospel. He describes how the spiritual impact of their work extends beyond physical rescue—parents’ hearts change, families are strengthened, and even profound spiritual moments occur. During worship sessions, team members and children alike have reported seeing visions of angels, reinforcing their sense of divine protection and purpose.

Rebecca highlights the essential role of prayer in sustaining the team’s safety, courage, and effectiveness. She expresses gratitude for supporters who stand with them and invites continued prayer as they press forward into community meetings, prevention efforts, and ongoing spiritual breakthroughs.

How to Connect or Learn More?

Inspired to Action: How Following the Promptings of Your Heart Can Change the World by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon

Inspired to Live an Extraordinary Life: Even through Difficult Circumstances by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon

Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.org

Rebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithAction

If you want to help us end child-trafficking in West Africa, your recurring donation will protect a child from falling victim to trafficking but also ensures they have regular meals, access to education, and equipping their parents through our Savings and Loans program.

Visit: orphanreliefandrescue.org/donate

In this touching episode Rebecca Pratt interviews Fabrice, a remarkable young man she first met in 2004 in a West African orphanage. Fabrice courageously shares his journey from enduring the pain of being trafficked and forced into hard labor on farms to finding hope and healing through the love and support of Orphan Relief and Rescue.

Rebecca shares how God’s call moved her to fight for Fabrice that inspired ORR to start helping other children in desperate situations.

Now 25, Fabrice is a high school graduate, certified mechanic, and soon-to-be husband with dreams of opening his own shop. Their conversation beautifully illustrates how saying “yes” to God can turn pain into purpose and transform lives through compassion and faith.

How to Connect or Learn More?

Inspired to Action: How Following the Promptings of Your Heart Can Change the World by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon

Inspired to Live an Extraordinary Life: Even through Difficult Circumstances by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon

Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.org

Rebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithAction

If you want to help us end child-trafficking in West Africa, your recurring donation will protect a child from falling victim to trafficking but also ensures they have regular meals, access to education, and equipping their parents through our Savings and Loans program.

Visit: orphanreliefandrescue.org/donate

Summary:

Rebecca Pratt, co-founder and president of Orphan Relief and Rescue, discusses her book "Inspired to Live an Extraordinary Life" on the Voice with Action podcast. The book explores three themes: self-awareness, the power of community, and utilizing spiritual gifts. Pratt shares her experiences in anti-trafficking and orphanage work, emphasizing the importance of hearing God's voice through the Bible, nature, people, and personal promptings. She highlights the transformative power of prayer and positive self-talk, encouraging readers to bless themselves and others. The book includes reflections, prayers, and songs to foster a deeper relationship with God.

Guest Host:

Chuck Olmstead: Experienced Director of Operations and Media Sales with a demonstrated history of working in the public relations and communications industry. Skilled in Sound, Media Production, Publicity, Marketing Strategy, and Radio Production. Strong community and social services professional. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckolmstead-65244915/

How to Connect or Learn More?

Inspired to Action: How Following the Promptings of Your Heart Can Change the World by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon

Inspired to Live an Extraordinary Life: Even through Difficult Circumstances by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon

Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.org

Rebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithAction

If you want to help us end child-trafficking in West Africa, your recurring donation will protect a child from falling victim to trafficking but also ensures they have regular meals, access to education, and equipping their parents through our Savings and Loans program.

Visit: orphanreliefandrescue.org/donate

In this episode, Matt, Rebecca, and Deb share how Orphan Relief and Rescue began with a small, faith-driven team and a big vision. From their first connection on Mercy Ships in 2004 to serving in seven high-risk villages today, they reflect on God’s faithfulness, lives transformed, and the growing movement to end child trafficking through changed hearts and hope.

How to Connect or Learn More?

Would you consider becoming a monthly donor and enjoying the Ignite Community? If you want to help us end child-trafficking in West Africa, your recurring donation will protect a child from falling victim to trafficking but also ensures they have regular meals, access to education, and equipping their parents through our Savings and Loans program.

Visit: donate.orphanreliefandrescue.org/monthly

Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.org

Rebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithAction

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jessica, a devoted partner of Orphan Relief and Rescue (ORR) who has traveled with the team to West Africa. Jessica shares powerful firsthand stories of how love, prayer, and practical care are transforming lives across vulnerable communities.

From rescuing a young girl trapped in modern-day slavery to witnessing entire villages changed through feeding programs and faith, Jessica’s journey is a moving reminder that hope is stronger than despair. She also reflects on the faith and courage of ORR’s local staff—the real heroes on the ground—and how her experiences abroad have deepened her own commitment to prayer and generosity.

This episode will challenge and inspire you to see how small sacrifices can make an extraordinary impact. Join us as we celebrate the lives being restored and the hearts being changed through the work of Orphan Relief and Rescue.

How to Connect or Learn More?

Would you consider becoming a monthly donor and enjoying the Ignite Community? If you want to help us end child-trafficking in West Africa, your recurring donation will protect a child from falling victim to trafficking but also ensures they have regular meals, access to education, and equipping their parents through our Savings and Loans program.

Visit: donate.orphanreliefandrescue.org/monthly

Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.org

Rebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithAction

Summary:

In this episode, we explore how investing in children today creates a ripple effect of transformation for tomorrow. Orphan Relief and Rescue (ORR) has watched children grow up in our safe homes and go on to achieve remarkable success — and now, they’re giving back. One graduate, now a top medical school alumna working in a hospital, will be partnering with ORR to provide monthly medical clinics for one of Freedom Centers. Another, a business graduate, is leading the development of our Savings and Loan program to help families build sustainable livelihoods. As Rebecca shares insights from Proverbs 22:6, we’re reminded to be present and champion those who may have little — because when we invest in children, we plant seeds that produce lasting hope and change.

How to Connect or Learn More?

Would you consider becoming a monthly donor and enjoying the Ignite Community? If you want to help us end child-trafficking in West Africa, your recurring donation will protect a child from falling victim to trafficking but also ensures they have regular meals, access to education, and equipping their parents through our Savings and Loans program.

Visit: donate.orphanreliefandrescue.org/monthly

Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.org

Rebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithAction

Summary:

Chad first went to Africa chasing an ex-fiancé but instead discovered Orphan Relief and Rescue (ORR), where he became deeply moved by the devastation and orphan crisis following Liberia’s civil war. During his 3.5-month stay, he joined rescue missions, met the founders, and realized that while he wasn’t called to live in Africa, he was meant to be a voice and supporter for the children there. Upon returning home, he rallied friends to raise $50,000 for ORR, beginning a long journey of advocacy and fundraising since 2007. Chad is especially passionate about ORR’s Savings and Loan Program, which empowers locals to start sustainable businesses, restoring dignity and hope. He remains inspired by the transformation he sees in lives changed by ORR’s work—women gaining confidence, families thriving, and communities strengthened. As an investor-minded supporter, he urges others to give, knowing that every dollar invested in ORR yields a powerful, lasting impact through local employment and community empowerment.

How to Connect or Learn More?

Would you consider becoming a monthly donor and enjoying the Ignite Community? If you want to help us end child-trafficking in West Africa, your recurring donation will protect a child from falling victim to trafficking but also ensures they have regular meals, access to education, and equipping their parents through our Savings and Loans program.

Visit: donate.orphanreliefandrescue.org/monthly

Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.org

Rebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithAction

Summary:

Pastor Sharon and Terry have been supporting Orphan Relief and Rescue (ORR) since 2008, nearly from its beginning. They’ve witnessed its growth from helping orphanages in war-torn countries become self-sustaining to broader regional impact.

·      Excitement About Growth: They are especially inspired by ORR’s sustainable model and the chance to see programs firsthand.

·      Inner Healing Ministry: ORR brings spiritual and emotional healing to children facing trauma, nightmares, and inherited struggles. Through forgiveness, truth, and prayer, children are set free from fear and lies.

·      Example: A boy feared receiving a gift would make him a witch, but prayer and healing tools helped him experience freedom.

·      Community Impact: ORR prayer walks over new properties, renouncing past darkness and dedicating land to Jesus. This led to local chiefs inviting ORR into their villages as word spreads of the transformation happening.

How to Connect or Learn More?

Would you consider becoming a monthly donor and enjoying the Ignite Community? If you want to help us end child-trafficking in West Africa, your recurring donation will protect a child from falling victim to trafficking but also ensures they have regular meals, access to education, and equipping their parents through our Savings and Loans program.

Visit: donate.orphanreliefandrescue.org/monthly

Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.org

Rebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithAction

This episode continues the story of the Christopher Freedom Center through the eyes of Christopher’s sister, Michelle Toukan. Visiting the building for the first time brought both release and restoration through her journey of grief and healing—transforming the memories she shared with her brother into a living, breathing space that now carries her brother’s legacy. The Center stands as a testimony that Christ is still redeeming lives through her brother’s story.

She shares how this moment tied into her lifelong pursuit of athletics, shaped by memories of watching the Olympics with her brother. The discipline and drive to make each day count for Christ is deeply rooted in their bond, and the Freedom Center gave her a renewed sense of purpose. Instead of needing to achieve the Olympic dream for her brother’s life to matter, she realized the opportunities to serve and make an impact are already all around her. Because of her brother’s life, the Freedom Center now stands as a legacy of freedom, service, and joy—embodying all that he represented.

Throughout her time at the Center, she experienced profound moments of connection and hope—encounters that transcended language and culture and reminded her that grief is a universal language. In these interactions, she felt the weight of loss lift and was given new light to live with the assurance of reunion in heaven with her brother and the people of West Africa.

How to Connect or Learn More?

Would you consider becoming a monthly donor and enjoying the Ignite Community? If you want to help us end child-trafficking in West Africa, your recurring donation will protect a child from falling victim to trafficking but also ensures they have regular meals, access to education, and equipping their parents through our Savings and Loans program.

Visit: donate.orphanreliefandrescue.org/monthly

Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.org

Rebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithAction

45. God’s Nudge: Fundraising Dinner & an Uber Ride

Rebecca recalls a powerful moment from her travels to WA for an Orphan Relief and Rescue Fundraiser Dinner—a conversation with an Uber driver who was contemplating ending his life. After talking with Rebecca, he chose instead to “give Jesus a shot.” Whether in West Africa or in a car ride across town, hope and rescue are breaking through in powerful ways.

At this fundraiser dinner, Rebecca and Deb share urgent updates from West Africa where 640 children in our Anti-Trafficking Program are preparing to return to school this October. Right now, only half are funded—leaving 268 children still waiting for safety, meals, and the chance to sit in a classroom. We’re seeking to raise $160,800 to meet this need. Just $50 per month (or $600 per year) can rescue and sustain one child.

Would you consider becoming a monthly donor and enjoying the Ignite Community?

How to Connect or Learn More?

Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.org

Rebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithAction

If you want to help us end child-trafficking in West Africa, your recurring donation will protect a child from falling victim to trafficking but also ensures they have regular meals, access to education, and equipping their parents through our Savings and Loans program.

Visit: donate.orphanreliefandrescue.org/monthly