Episodes

  • 74. Rescued from the Unthinkable

    74. Rescued from the Unthinkable
    Apr 7 2026
    Rebecca Pratt and Deb Baliko share powerful stories from Orphan Relief and Rescue, highlighting their mission to protect and care for children in crisis. Rebecca recounts the story of a 10-year-old boy who endured severe mistreatment but is now receiving consistent care, nourishment, education, and protection. His journey is a testament to the healing power of being seen, valued, and loved.The episode also highlights a dramatic rescue of three children who were at risk of being sold—underscoring the urgent and ongoing mission to intervene in situations of exploitation and neglect.Rooted in Christian values, Rebecca emphasizes the belief that every child’s life has inherent worth and purpose. Through the transformative power of Jesus, children who were once discarded are now experiencing hope, dignity, and a future.In This Episode, You’ll Hear About:A powerful redemption story of a rescued 10-year-old boy The rescue of three children from a life-threatening situation The mission and impact of Orphan Relief and Rescue How faith in Jesus shapes their work Why every child deserves to be seen, protected, and valued Key Takeaway: No child is beyond hope. With love, faith, and action, even the most broken situations can be transformed.Easter Video Link: Who is Jesus for You? (https://vimeo.com/1180852741)Learn More and Get Involed”Inspired to Action: How Following the Promptings of Your Heart Can Change the World by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on AmazonInspired to Live an Extraordinary Life: Even through Difficult Circumstances by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon.Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.orgRebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithActionIf you want to help children who are rescued from trafficking and need an apprenticeship program, visit: orphanreliefandrescue.org/donate
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    16 mins
  • 73. Crying Out to God

    73. Crying Out to God
    Mar 31 2026
    Rebecca Pratt joins Deb Baliko to talk about the power of coming to God with raw, honest prayers, wherever you find yourself in life. Drawing from both Scripture and real-life experiences through Orphan Relief and Rescue, they share how God hears the cries of the vulnerable—and responds.Rebecca recounts moving stories of children who cried out to God in desperate situations, including one young girl who found miraculous escape after praying for help. Together, Rebecca and Deb reflect on the importance of persistent prayer, trusting God’s timing, and boldly bringing our deepest needs before Him. Rebecca also shares a personal moment that challenged her to pray more fervently and specifically—reminding us that prayer is not passive, but powerful.This episode is both an encouragement and a call to action: to trust God with your heart’s cry and to be part of the answer to someone else’s prayer.In This Episode, You’ll Hear:Real-life stories of children rescued through prayer Biblical parallels that remind us God hears every cry Why persistence in prayer matters A personal challenge to pray boldly and specifically How you can help answer a child’s prayer for safety and freedomScripture: Matthew 9:27-31How 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 AmazonInspired to Live an Extraordinary Life: Even through Difficult Circumstances by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon.Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.orgRebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithActionIf you want to help children who are rescued from trafficking and need an apprenticeship program, visit: orphanreliefandrescue.org/donate
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    21 mins
  • 72. Building a Kingdom Legacy: What Truly Lasts

    72. Building a Kingdom Legacy: What Truly Lasts
    Mar 24 2026
    What really lasts when this life is over?In this episode, Deb Baliko and Rebecca Pratt talk about living with an eternal perspective and building a Kingdom legacy. Rebecca shares a personal story of losing her mother, revealing how quickly material things fade—and why relationships and faith matter most.Deb unpacks 1 Corinthians 3, reminding us that our lives must be built on the foundation of Jesus.Together, they also discuss their work rescuing children from trafficking, the challenges their team faces, and how faith is transforming lives—both for children and their families.Rebecca shares simple, powerful ways to live with purpose every day:Stay rooted in prayerPractice gratitudeListen for God’s directionThis conversation will challenge you to rethink your priorities and focus on what has eternal impact.The Rewards of a Merciful Life by Bruce WilkinsonHow 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 AmazonInspired to Live an Extraordinary Life: Even through Difficult Circumstances by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon.Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.orgRebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithActionIf you want to help children who are rescued from trafficking and need an apprenticeship program, visit: orphanreliefandrescue.org/donate
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    23 mins
  • 71. Standing Against Child Trafficking

    71. Standing Against Child Trafficking
    Mar 17 2026
    In this episode, Deb and Rebecca explore the mission and impact of Orphan Relief and Rescue and its unique approach to fighting child trafficking in West Africa. Rebecca shares powerful stories from the field and highlights how the organization works closely with local communities to rescue, protect, and empower vulnerable children.Three Key Questions Explored in This EpisodeHow does Orphan Relief and Rescue differ from other NGOs?What recent stories demonstrate the impact of Orphan Relief and Rescue?What new initiatives is Orphan Relief and Rescue implementing?Gloria’s Interview Video: https://vimeo.com/1165848388How 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 AmazonInspired to Live an Extraordinary Life: Even through Difficult Circumstances by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon.Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.orgRebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithActionIf you want to help children who are rescued from trafficking and need an apprenticeship program, visit: orphanreliefandrescue.org/donate
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    27 mins
  • 70. Trusting God’s Timing Part 2: The Power of Surrendered Dreams

    70. Trusting God’s Timing Part 2: The Power of Surrendered Dreams
    Mar 10 2026
    In this episode, Deb Baliko and Rebecca Pratt talk about the powerful process of trusting God with the dreams placed on our hearts. They explore what it means to surrender those dreams to His timing and how God often works in ways we don’t expect.Rebecca shares the story of laying down a dream she deeply believed in, only to later see God resurrect it in a way that was far greater than she imagined. That journey ultimately led to the founding of Orphan Relief and Rescue, demonstrating how obedience and patience can open doors to God’s bigger plan.Deb reflects on her long-held desire to serve in West Africa and how that dream unfolded in God’s perfect timing. Along the way, she experienced how God can fulfill both ministry callings and personal life goals when we trust Him with the process.Together, Deb and Rebecca discuss how to discern God’s voice through prayer, Scripture, wise counsel, and spiritual discernment. They emphasize that God often guides through a sense of peace—or the absence of it—and why it’s important not to make decisions based solely on emotion but on God’s prompting.This conversation encourages listeners to hold their dreams with open hands, trust God’s timing, and remain attentive to His leading every step of the way.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 AmazonInspired to Live an Extraordinary Life: Even through Difficult Circumstances by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon.Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.orgRebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithActionIf you want to help children who are rescued from trafficking and need an apprenticeship program, visit: orphanreliefandrescue.org/donate
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    30 mins
  • 69. Trusting God’s Timing Part 1: When Dreams Align with His Plan

    69. Trusting God’s Timing Part 1: When Dreams Align with His Plan
    Mar 3 2026
    In this episode, Rebecca Pratt shares a powerful testimony about surrendering her dreams to God’s timing. Inspired by 1 Corinthians 2:9, Rebecca recounts how her childhood dream of helping hungry children was rekindled during mission work in Mexico. As she began pursuing plans to start an adoption agency, a severe migraine setback forced her to pause and seek God’s direction.Through prayer and surrender, Rebecca laid down her plans — only to later see God fulfill that very calling in Africa, in ways she never could have imagined. This episode is a heartfelt reminder to seek God’s will, resist rushing ahead, and trust that His plans are always greater than our own.1 Corinthians 2:9 — “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him”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 AmazonInspired to Live an Extraordinary Life: Even through Difficult Circumstances by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon.Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.orgRebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithActionIf you want to help children who are rescued from trafficking and need an apprenticeship program, visit: orphanreliefandrescue.org/donate
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    27 mins
  • 68. Myra’s Story: When Service Changes You

    68. Myra’s Story: When Service Changes You
    Feb 24 2026

    In this powerful episode, Deb sits down with Myra—a detective and school resource officer—who shares how her first missions trip with Orphan Relief and Rescue to West Africa transformed her heart, her faith, and her perspective.

    What began as a step into the unknown quickly became a deeply personal encounter with love, resilience, and purpose.

    Myra opens up about:

    1. Experiencing her first mission’s trip and the unexpected cultural similarities she discovered
    2. The overwhelming, pure love she received from the children
    3. Meeting “Mon Ami”, a brave young girl who survived being ostracized as a “witch”
    4. How this encounter challenged Myra’s identity and shifted her prayers from self-focused to selfless
    5. Witnessing the power of Jesus move in a village—and seeing it inspire her coworker to embrace faith

    This episode is a moving reminder that when we step outside our comfort zones to serve, God often transforms us in the process.

    How to Connect or Learn More?

    Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.org

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

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

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

    If you want to help children who are rescued from trafficking and need an apprenticeship program, visit: orphanreliefandrescue.org/donate
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    26 mins
  • 67. From $3,400 to Miracles: The Faith-Fueled Beginnings of Orphan Relief and Rescue

    67. From $3,400 to Miracles: The Faith-Fueled Beginnings of Orphan Relief and Rescue
    Feb 17 2026

    Rebecca Pratt shares the remarkable story of how Orphan Relief and Rescue began—with just $3,400 and a calling to serve children in Liberia, West Africa.

    Rebecca takes us back to the early days of the ministry, navigating vehicle breakdowns, cultural barriers, and overwhelming obstacles. Through every challenge, faith remained the foundation. From unexpected local support—including assistance from a former president—to the strength of relationships built on trust and prayer, Rebecca reflects on how God provided at every turn.

    She also recounts the miraculous survival of a young girl named Teresa, who battled cerebral malaria. In a moment that could have ended in tragedy, prayer and local intervention became part of a story that still testifies to hope and divine intervention today.

    Throughout the conversation, Rebecca emphasizes the power of small acts of kindness and how obedience in seemingly small steps can create lasting impact, while Deb Baliko reflects on the broader implications of kindness, community, and the role of the body of Christ in sustaining mission work. Together, they explore how collective prayer, generosity, and faith can transform lives—both locally and globally.

    This episode is a reminder that no act of love is too small, and when we move in faith, God multiplies the impact.

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    How to Connect or Learn More?

    Mission Trip: Ultimate Guidebook Preparing Yourself to Go by: Rebecca 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 children who are rescued from trafficking and need an apprenticeship program, visit: orphanreliefandrescue.org/donate

    If you would like to partner with us in building a apprenticeship boarding school for girls, please email us at info@orphanreliefandrescue.org.
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    25 mins