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FREEDOM CHALLENGE ONLINE aims to connect with people who want to join our mission of bringing freedom to oppressed women and children across the globe. Episodes include updates of the ministries we support, testimonies of those who participate in Freedom Challenges, and professionals expanding on important Freedom Challenge topics. The Freedom Challenge USA is a movement of passionate women who participate in physical challenges that test limits, while raising funds and awareness to set women and children around the world on the pathway to freedom. A ministry of non-profit organization, Operation Mobilization USA. Subscribe today and join host Tracy Daugherty on this journey towards FREEDOM!
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In this special prayer podcast for the Adirondack Challenge , Ruth Willett, Prayer Coordinator of the Freedom Challenge, leads us through a powerful reflection and prayer journey. With Psalm 85 as our guide, we explore the promise of peace in the face of chaos, the weight of our steps, and the impact of our prayers. From breath prayers to testimonies of real-world rescue, this episode reminds us that God is moving—and He invites us to move with Him. Resource mentioned: https://www.buzzsprout....
In this heartfelt episode, Tracy Daugherty and Lisa Da Silva reunite to share the story behind their collaborative Bible study, The Heart of Pilgrimage: A Four-Week Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent. They explore the importance of biblical literacy, the power of community, and the practical strategies that help women engage deeply with Scripture. From prayer and consistency to marking the text and practicing what they learn, Tracy and Lisa offer wisdom, encouragement, and a call to action ...
In this heartfelt episode, Tracy Daugherty sits down with Annie and Billy Phipps to unpack their transformative journey to Moldova. As pastors and longtime Freedom Challenge participants, they share powerful stories of connection, healing, and hope from their 16-day mission trip. From breaking through emotional barriers with vulnerable youth to witnessing the impact of long-term outreach, this episode is a moving testament to the power of presence, prayer, and partnership. Hear how their team...
In this deeply moving episode, Ruth Willett, Prayer Coordinator for Freedom Challenge USA, invites listeners into a sacred space of worship, intercession, and hope. With a heart broken for the 50 million enslaved around the world, Ruth shares how we can face the darkness of human trafficking not with despair, but with divine strategy—by glancing at the issue and gazing at God. Through Scripture, worship, and prayer, she equips listeners to become freedom fighters in the spiritual realm. Wheth...
In this powerful episode of the Freedom Challenge Online Podcast, our host Tracy Daugherty sits down with Stacey Enmeier, Director of the I-5 Freedom Network, for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation. Together, they explore Stacey’s 20-year journey through nonprofit work, her divine calling into anti-trafficking advocacy, and the transformative mission of I-5 Freedom Network. From educating youth on the dangers of “boyfriending” and sextortion to empowering survivors—now called “lived exp...
In this heartfelt episode of the Freedom Challenge Online Podcast, host Tracy Daugherty is joined by ministry partner and friend Lisa Da Silva, founder of Arise Ministries Collective. Together, they reflect on their journey of co-authoring their second Bible study, The Heart of Pilgrimage: A Four-Week Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent. From mosquito-ridden mission trips to summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Tracy and Lisa share the raw, real, and redemptive story of how their friendship and fait...
Join Ruth Willett, Prayer Coordinator for the Freedom Challenge, as she invites listeners into a powerful time of prayer and reflection for the upcoming mission trip to Moldova (June 29 – July 12). In this episode, Ruth shares: The purpose and impact of the Moldova mission tripUrgent prayer needs from the field, including leadership shortages and financial supportThe transformative power of play for vulnerable childrenA call to worship, intercede, and imagine a world where children are ...
In this powerful episode, host Tracy Daugherty welcomes Andrew Ginsberg, the new President and CEO of Operation Mobilization (OM), for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation. As a father of three daughters, a Messianic Jew, and a seasoned leader in both biotech and ministry, Andrew shares his journey of faith, his passion for empowering women, and his vision for reaching the most marginalized communities around the world. Together, Tracy and Andrew explore the biblical call to justice, the im...
What happens when 40 women walk nearly 16 miles through the heart of New York City—not for fitness, but for freedom? In this powerful episode, host Tracy Daugherty is joined by Priscilla Perumalla of the Dream Center NYC to reflect on a weekend of prayer, purpose, and partnership. From a flower-filled outreach to migrant mothers to a citywide urban hike, this conversation explores how faith, community, and compassion can illuminate even the darkest corners. Tune in to hear stories of resilien...
Join us for a powerful time of prayer and reflection as we unite against human trafficking. In this episode, Ruth Willett, Prayer Coordinator for The Freedom Challenge, leads us in a heartfelt cry for justice, healing, and transformation. Whether you're hiking in New York City, walking in your neighborhood, or tuning in from home, this is an opportunity to pause, pray, and believe that God can and will move. Together, we stand against injustice, interceding for the enslaved, the vulnerable, a...
In this heartfelt Mother's Day episode, host Tracy Daugherty speaks with Julie and Gabby—a mother-daughter duo who joined the Freedom Challenge’s 10-year anniversary climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. Gabby, a medical student, and Julie, a physician and prayer team member, share how their shared passion for justice and deep faith led them on a parallel journey—one physically summiting the mountain, the other spiritually covering the team in prayer. Along the way, they navigated personal milestones, ...
In this episode, our host, Tracy Daugherty, welcomes listeners back with heartfelt reflections and powerful conversations from the recent Freedom Challenge event in Mena, Arkansas. Joined by new and familiar voices, Tracy dives into what made this gathering so special—from deep community roots and spiritual breakthroughs to personal stories of stepping outside comfort zones. You’ll hear from Miranda Sprague and Joy McIntyre, Challenge participants in Arkansas with a passion for faith and free...
In this episode, we take you to Moldova, where countless children face the harsh realities of poverty, abandonment, and vulnerability to trafficking. We hear from Anastasia as she shares the powerful story of Dima, a 15-year-old boy once lost in the streets, struggling without a stable home or family support. Known as the most difficult child at the local day center, Dima's life took a dramatic turn when a dedicated mentor stepped in, offering not just guidance but genuine love and belonging....
Join us for a powerful time of prayer and reflection as we unite against human trafficking. In this episode, Ruth Willett, Prayer Coordinator for The Freedom Challenge, leads us in a heartfelt cry for justice, healing, and transformation. Whether you're hiking in Arkansas, walking in your neighborhood, or tuning in from home, this is an opportunity to pause, pray, and believe that God can and will move. Together, we stand against injustice, interceding for the enslaved, the vulnerable, and th...
In this episode of The Freedom Challenge Online Podcast, host Tracy Daugherty is joined by Brooklyn Etzel and Ella Luckhardt to introduce major upgrades to the Freedom Challenge's website and fundraising platform. **Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/dKT0i7ZwElw They discuss the motivation behind these changes, the feedback from the community that led to them, and how these enhancements are designed to make peer-to-peer fundraising more accessible and effective. From a revamped websi...
On this special International Women’s Day episode, Freedom Challenge Online Podcast host Tracy Daugherty speaks with Miora Andiambelomanana, the Perla Ministry Coordinator in Madagascar. Our fundraising helps support her projects. Miora shares the heartbreaking reality of child marriage, where young girls are exchanged for livestock, and how The Perla Project is rescuing, restoring, and empowering them through education and discipleship. Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/kcou3SZhe...
In honor of Valentine's Day, we’re celebrating sisterhood and empowerment with a special Galentine’s reunion. Join us as we reconnect with three incredible women—Lacey Brown, Courtney Albini, and Drew Walsh—who took on the Grand Canyon Challenge in 2018. Known as the "Grand Companions," these women forged an unbreakable bond through shared adventure, faith, and a commitment to setting women and children on a pathway to freedom. --- Want to learn more? Visit our websites: The Freedom Challe...
Listen in with our host, Tracy Daugherty, as she hears from Amy Guinan and Joy Dempsey about their mission trip to Thailand to visit Tamar Center - a ministry project supported by Freedom Challenge. Together, they reflect on their time in Thailand, what God revealed to them, and how they came home inspired. Hear their heartful stories and personal testimonies. Tamar Center: https://www.tamarcenter.org/ --- Want to learn more? Visit our websites: The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomch...
Join Prayer Coordinator Ruth Willett in prayer for Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Tune in to be inspired, challenged, and guided in prayer. Educate yourself to help raise awareness Pray for those in positions of power Join a 2025 Freedom Challenge eventResources Mentioned: https://thailand.un.org/en/275298-8-facts-you-need-know-about-human-trafficking-21st-century --- Want to learn more? Visit our websites: The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomchallenge.com Operation Mobiliza...
Listen in with our host, Tracy Daugherty, as she hears from Connie Hallof and Patsy Lange about their mission trip to Greece to visit 3 of the ministries Freedom Challenge supports. Together, they reflect on how visiting the ministries fuels their fundraising efforts and what it means to have a heart of generosity. Threads of Hope: https://threadsofhopehellas.org/en-us --- Want to learn more? Visit our websites: The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomchallenge.com Operation Mobilization USA: ...
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