In this episode, Jennie invites Pastor Richmond Wandera to share his extraordinary journey from the streets of Uganda to becoming a source of hope to his community as a pastor. Richmond's story begins with a childhood marked by tragedy and struggle, but through the intervention of Compassion International, his life takes a miraculous turn. Listen to learn more about Richmond’s story and how you can make a difference in the lives of children in Uganda facing similar hardships.
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MAIN POINTS:
00:09 Jennie Introduces Richmond Wandera
00:30 Richmond's shares what life was like in Uganda as a child
04:03 How Compassion International gave him hope
07:30 Finding God in suffering
11:20 The ministry of presence as a pastor
15:14 The importance of living simply
18:00 The global food crisis and how we can make a difference
20:57 How you can partner with Compassion International
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Jennie Allen is the 2x New York Times bestselling author of 'Find Your People' and 'Get Out Of Your Head'. She is also the founder and visionary of IF:Gathering. She is a passionate leader following God's call on her life to catalyze a generation to live what they believe. Jennie has a Masters in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Zac, and their four children. ________ SHORT. FUN. TRUTH. REAL CONVERSATION ABOUT THE STRUGGLES WE ARE FACING AND THE GOD THAT SETS US FREE. Two episodes release each week - one episode of Jennie teaching and one interview.