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Voice With Action
Hosted by Rebecca Pratt · EN
Take a real-life journey of adventure with Rebecca as she leads you through a land of beauty and mystery through powerful, unforgettable stories of children being rescued from trafficking. You will hear how the Extraordinary God redeems, rescues, and restores people in spite of their desperate circumstances. Your heart and mind will be nourished and inspired to take action to live fully alive.
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91. What Changed in 9 Years? A Mission Trip That Revealed God's Amazing Work
3d ago00:26:50Tap to summarizeNine years after their first visit to West Africa, Robert. In this episode, Rebecca Pratt sits down with her brother to reflect on a mission trip that revealed just how powerfully God is moving throughout the region.They share the incredible contrast between their first community gathering of just 100 people—mostly women—and the recent meetings where hundreds, and even thousands, gathered to hear the message of Jesus. You'll hear powerful stories of lives being changed, including a 13-year-old girl rescued from trafficking and the horrors of voodoo rituals, and a woman deeply connected to spiritual darkness who ultimately opened her heart to prayer.Robert also offer a candid look at the challenges of the trip, from long, exhausting days to witnessing spiritual battles firsthand. Through it all, they experienced God's faithfulness and saw communities being transformed by the hope of the Gospel.Support a child and help prevent trafficking: Just $50/month provides education, nutritious meals, and daily protection for a child at risk. Learn more about Orphan Relief and Rescue: https://orphanreliefandrescue.orgConnect with Us:Mission Trip Ultimate Guidebook: Preparing Yourself to Go by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon. 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/@VoicewithAction
Transcribe →90. From My Bed to My Destiny: New Release!
1w ago00:13:09Tap to summarizeWhat if lasting freedom from depression and anxiety begins by uncovering the root, not just managing the symptoms?In this episode of the Voice with Action Podcast, Deb Baliko sits down with Rebecca Pratt to discuss her newly released book, From My Bed to My Destiny: Overcoming Depression and Anxiety, along with its companion workbook.Rebecca shares her deeply personal story of battling depression and anxiety more than 20 years ago and the life-changing journey that led to lasting healing. Through prayer, biblical truth, and practical steps, she discovered the underlying spiritual and emotional roots behind her struggles—an approach that has since brought hope to countless others.Together, they explore how the book and workbook help readers identify root causes, walk through practical exercises, and build healthy habits that lead to lasting freedom. Rebecca also shares how these same principles have shaped her ministry to traumatized children in West Africa and how God is opening doors for her to encourage women through retreats and speaking engagements.If you or someone you love is struggling with depression or anxiety, this conversation offers hope, encouragement, and practical tools for the journey toward healing.Resources Mentioned:From My Bed to My Destiny: Overcoming Depression and Anxiety found on Amazon and Companion Workbook by Rebecca M. Pratt found on Amazon Connect with Us:Mission Trip Ultimate Guidebook: Preparing Yourself to Go by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon. 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/@VoicewithAction
Transcribe →89. A Powerful Shift: Men, Chiefs, and Elders coming to faith in Jesus
2w ago00:24:51Tap to summarizeDeb Baliko and Rebecca Pratt share powerful updates from the frontlines of Orphan Relief and Rescue’s anti-trafficking work in West Africa. What began as protection for vulnerable children is now sparking transformation across entire communities.Rebecca describes a significant cultural shift taking place—men, including chiefs, elders, and government leaders are coming to faith in Jesus and stepping into leadership roles within their villages. As spiritual leadership grows, so does community ownership in protecting children and strengthening families.In this episode, Rebecca also recounts a recent rescue of four children who were intercepted before being trafficked. This moment highlights the growing awareness within communities and the effectiveness of consistent monitoring, education, and relationship-building.In This Episode:A powerful shift: men, chiefs, and elders coming to faithHow spiritual leadership is transforming entire villagesThe rescue of four children from traffickingWhy community awareness is key to preventionGet Involved: Your support makes stories like these possible. Join us in protecting children and transforming communities.👉 Sponsor a child today: $50/month www.orphanreliefandrescue.org/donateConnect with Us:Mission Trip Ultimate Guidebook: Preparing Yourself to Go by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon. 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/@VoicewithAction
Transcribe →88. Called to Protect: A Husband's Mission Trip Story
3w ago00:34:10Tap to summarizeJames never expected a trip to West Africa with Orphan Relief and Rescue to change his life. Initially motivated by a desire to protect his wife, Eileen, he quickly discovered that God had a much bigger purpose waiting for him.In this episode, James shares how his background in military and security took on new meaning as he built relationships with ORR's staff, trained local security teams, and experienced the remarkable faith, resilience, and joy of children being protected from trafficking and exploitation.You'll hear about:Why James felt called to join the trip in the first place. The transition from a mindset of military protection to Christ-centered ministry. The powerful unity and dedication of ORR's West African team. How relationships with the children left a lasting impact on his heart. Lessons learned about embracing cultural differences and building genuine connections. The importance of equipping local leaders through practical security training. How you can help protect a child from trafficking through ORR's prevention programs. This conversation is a powerful reminder that God often transforms us when we say “yes” to Him. Whether through practical skills, encouragement, or simply showing up, every person has something to offer in His kingdom.Learn More and Get Involved:Mission Trip Ultimate Guidebook: Preparing Yourself to Go by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon. 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/donateQuestions: email info@orphanreliefandrescue.org
Transcribe →87. Faith Stronger Than Fear: Samuel's Journey to West Africa
Jul 700:17:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Voice with Action Podcast, Samuel shares his firsthand experience traveling to West Africa with Orphan Relief and Rescue. From the moment he arrived, he was struck by the remarkable difference between children protected through ORR's programs and those still living in vulnerable communities.Samuel reflects on encountering spiritual warfare for the first time and how the experience deepened his dependence on God. He also shares what it was like to witness the realities of child trafficking, the influence of voodoo, and the lasting impact of the region's history with the slave trade.Despite the hardship surrounding them, the children Samuel met radiated joy, hope, and an unwavering trust in Jesus. Their resilience and vibrant faith challenged him to surrender more fully to God's power and to boldly share his own faith.Join us for an honest conversation about faith, spiritual growth, and the hope that is transforming lives in West Africa.In this episode you'll hear:Samuel's first impressions of West Africa and ORR's ministryThe powerful faith of children rescued from traffickingLessons learned through spiritual warfare and trusting GodThe realities of voodoo and the legacy of the slave tradeHow one mission trip transformed Samuel's perspective and strengthened his walk with ChristLearn More and Get Involved:Mission Trip Ultimate Guidebook: Preparing Yourself to Go by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon. 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/donateQuestions: email info@orphanreliefandrescue.org
Transcribe →86. From the Office to the Frontlines: Eileen's First Trip to West Africa
Jun 3000:15:57Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you witness the work of ORR with your own eyes?In this episode, Deb sits down with Orphan Relief and Rescue's new Finance and Business Manager, Eileen, to hear about her first trip to West Africa and how it inspired her.Eileen shares powerful moments from visiting villages where children have been rescued from trafficking and slavery, seeing families restored, and witnessing children receive nutritious meals, education, and the opportunity to grow up safely within their own communities. She also talks about the incredible joy of seeing entire communities being transformed through the love of Jesus.Alongside Eileen, her husband James—trained in combat and martial arts—spent time training local security guards who help protect ORR staff. Together they experienced the impact of ORR's work firsthand, including meeting local leaders, seeing the influence of a new Christian mayor, and participating in community meetings.This conversation offers an encouraging look at how God is changing lives in West Africa—and how every prayer, every donation, and every act of generosity helps make that transformation possible.Learn More and Get Involved:Mission Trip Ultimate Guidebook: Preparing Yourself to Go by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon. 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/donateQuestions: email info@orphanreliefandrescue.org
Transcribe →85. Real Stories from the Frontlines of Child Protection
Jun 2300:10:25Tap to summarizeRebecca Pratt shares the life-changing work of Orphan Relief and Rescue and our mission to rescue vulnerable children from trafficking, slavery, and abuse.In this episode, hear the heartbreaking yet hope-filled stories of children who have been rescued from unimaginable circumstances—including a young boy who endured daily beatings at the hands of relatives and a girl who was trafficked by her own family. Through intervention, protection, and ongoing care, these children are being given a chance to heal, grow, and thrive.Rebecca reflects on the incredible resilience of children and the transformative power of love, hope, and faith. She shares how teaching children about God's love and their inherent value helps restore dignity and purpose to young lives that have experienced profound trauma.Learn More and Get Involved:Mission Trip Ultimate Guidebook: Preparing Yourself to Go by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon.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/donateQuestions: email info@orphanreliefandrescue.org
Transcribe →84. Hope Through the Lens of ORR’s Photographer
Jun 1600:10:46Tap to summarizeIn this heartfelt episode, Rebecca Pratt sits down with a dedicated photographer from Orphan Relief and Rescue whose mission goes far beyond capturing images. As he documents the lives of children rescued from trafficking, he shares his own powerful journey—from losing both parents at a young age to growing up in an ORR’s orphanage safe home, founded in 2009, that became his home and source of hope.Through faith, perseverance, and the support of those around him, he transformed personal loss into a calling to serve others. He discusses the challenges of traveling into remote villages, the emotional impact of witnessing difficult circumstances, and the joy he finds in helping vulnerable children. What began as a path marked by fear and uncertainty has become a life filled with purpose, strengthened by faith and the love he receives from the children he serves.Learn More and Get Involved:Mission Trip Ultimate Guidebook: Preparing Yourself to Go by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon. 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/donateQuestions: email info@orphanreliefandrescue.org
Transcribe →83. Bringing Hope Through Storytelling: Interview with ORR’s Videographer
Jun 900:12:24Tap to summarizeRebecca Pratt interviews ORR’s videographer in West Africa. He shares how documenting the organization's work brings hope and joy to villages affected by hardship, while also exposing the realities of child trafficking. He discusses the spiritual challenges of the work and the importance of prayer and preparation. Reflecting on his personal journey, he explains how faith in Jesus transformed his life, making him more humble and compassionate. He encourages listeners with the message that Jesus brings lasting hope and life-changing transformation.Learn More and Get Involved:Mission Trip Ultimate Guidebook: Preparing Yourself to Go by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon. 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/donateQuestions: email info@orphanreliefandrescue.org
Transcribe →82. Protected on Every Side: ORR’s Bodyguard Interview
Jun 200:17:25Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode, Rebecca Pratt sits down with her trusted bodyguard in West Africa to discuss his unique role serving alongside Orphan Relief and Rescue (ORR). More than physical protection, his work involves standing in the gap spiritually as ORR rescues and restores vulnerable children.He shares firsthand stories of transformation—children arriving dirty, hungry, and without hope, then growing into clean, healthy, educated young people with renewed futures. He also recounts a remarkable moment during a community gathering when he witnessed angels surrounding the meeting, bringing reassurance of God’s protection over the mission.Rebecca and her guest discuss the realities of working in areas affected by trafficking, spiritual darkness, and rural insecurity, while emphasizing the importance of faith, courage, and spiritual covering in the field.This conversation offers a rare and moving glimpse into the unseen battles behind rescue work—and the hope that continues to overcome them.In This Episode:The mission of ORR in West Africa Children’s transformation through care and education The dangers of trafficking intervention work A powerful story of angelic protection Why spiritual security matters alongside physical protection Rebecca’s gratitude for faithful protectors on the mission fieldLearn More and Get Involved:Mission Trip Ultimate Guidebook: Preparing Yourself to Go by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon. 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/donateQuestions: email info@orphanreliefandrescue.org
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