• S5 EP20: FREEDOM to Intercede for Peace with Ruth Willett
    Sep 9 2025

    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.com/842389/episodes/9451623

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    Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/bJ3k34SaFLw

    Read the blog: www.thefreedomchallenge.com/blogposts/2025/9/8/peace

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    25 mins
  • S5 EP20: FREEDOM to Reflect: Pilgrim Practices for Everyday Life with Lisa Da Silva and Tracy Daugherty
    Aug 27 2025

    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 for women to become students of the Word. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just beginning your journey, this episode will inspire you to walk as a pilgrim—Christ-focused, community-minded, and rooted in truth.

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    Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/xxEV6mADiEA

    Read the blog: www.thefreedomchallenge.com/blogposts/2025/8/26/pilgrim-practices

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    Operation Mobilization USA: omusa.org
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    50 mins
  • S5 EP19: FREEDOM in the Eyes of a Child: Moldova Mission Reflections with Annie & Billy Phipps
    Aug 13 2025

    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 brought light to one of Europe’s most vulnerable regions and how the experience deepened their faith and commitment to the mission.

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    Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/MRI6Ps--NsM

    Read the blog: www.thefreedomchallenge.com/blogposts/2025/8/13/eyes-of-a-child

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    53 mins
  • S5 EP18: FREEDOM in Worship: Glancing at Darkness, Gazing at God
    Jul 28 2025

    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. Whether you're new to this fight or have long carried the burden, this episode will inspire you to believe that worship is warfare—and that freedom is possible, one prayer at a time.

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    Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/7v75Ig6GAq0

    Read the blog: www.thefreedomchallenge.com/blogposts/2025/7/27/freedom-in-worship

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    22 mins
  • S5 EP17: Human Trafficking in USA: Lived Experience Expert with i5 Freedom Network (Part 2)
    Jul 18 2025

    In this powerful follow-up episode, Freedom Challenge Director, Tracy Daugherty, continues the conversation with Stacey Enmeier and Whisper James of the I-5 Freedom Network. Together, they dive deeper into the realities of human trafficking in the United States—how it often hides in plain sight, how technology and family dynamics play a role, and what we can do to protect and empower the vulnerable.

    Whisper, a lived experience expert, shares her personal journey of turning pain into purpose, while Stacey offers practical insights from her work with law enforcement and survivors. This episode is a call to action for parents, mentors, and community members to be present over protective, to build safe spaces, and to recognize that freedom begins with awareness.

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    Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/XK34THi3n-w

    Read the blog: https://www.thefreedomchallenge.com/2025/7/10/trafficking-in-usa

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    46 mins
  • S5 EP16: United for FREEDOM: Stacey Enmeier with i5 Freedom Network (Part 1)
    Jul 11 2025

    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 experience experts”—with tools to reclaim their futures, this episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of community-led change. With stories of resilience, faith, and fierce compassion, listeners are invited to see the unseen, trust their instincts, and join the fight against modern-day slavery—right in their own neighborhoods.

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    Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/uiiKcwYb3RM

    Read the blog: www.thefreedomchallenge.com/blogposts/2025/7/10/united-for-freedom

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    30 mins
  • S5 EP15: Ascend Together: Writing a Bible Study with Lisa Da Silva and Tracy Daugherty
    Jul 2 2025

    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 faith fueled a powerful collaboration. They unpack the spiritual and practical mechanics of working together—prayer, planning, preferences, and perseverance—and the obstacles they overcame with humility and grace.

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    Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/DZFd4qoNHFE

    Read the blog: www.thefreedomchallenge.com/blogposts/2025/7/2/ascend-together

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    54 mins
  • S5 EP14: The Power of Prayer: Interceding for Moldova
    Jun 20 2025

    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 trip
    • Urgent prayer needs from the field, including leadership shortages and financial support
    • The transformative power of play for vulnerable children
    • A call to worship, intercede, and imagine a world where children are free to laugh, grow, and thrive

    Whether you pray through worship, art, or quiet reflection, this episode is an invitation to stand in the gap for the least reached and most vulnerable. Let’s do good, do more, and do it together.

    🎙️ Referenced Resource: Moldova Season 5, Episode 8 Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/842389/episodes/16895068

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    14 mins