Episodios

  • 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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    Want to learn more?
    The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomchallenge.com
    Operation Mobilization USA: omusa.org
    Instagram: @freedomchallengeusa / Facebook: @thefcusa


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  • 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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    The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomchallenge.com
    Operation Mobilization USA: omusa.org
    Instagram: @freedomchallengeusa / Facebook: @thefcusa


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  • 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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    The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomchallenge.com
    Operation Mobilization USA: omusa.org
    Instagram: @freedomchallengeusa / Facebook: @thefcusa

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  • 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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  • S5 EP13: Call to Justice with Andrew Ginsberg
    Jun 10 2025

    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 importance of uplifting women and children in vulnerable contexts, and how OM and the Freedom Challenge are partnering to bring hope and transformation to the least reached. From personal stories to scriptural insights, this episode is a timely reminder of the power of compassion, prayer, and action.

    Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to the movement, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to step into your calling with courage and purpose.

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    Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/P5vJYtNpFG8

    Read the blog: www.thefreedomchallenge.com/blogposts/2025/6/9/call-to-justice

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    The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomchallenge.com
    Operation Mobilization USA: omusa.org
    Instagram: @freedomchallengeusa / Facebook: @thefcusa

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  • S5 EP12: Faith Through the Streets of Manhattan with Priscilla Perumalla
    May 29 2025

    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 resilience, unexpected miracles, and the spiritual significance of walking with intention.

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    Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/RF06QZ3uHOY

    Read the blog: www.thefreedomchallenge.com/blogposts/2025/5/27/streets-of-manhattan

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    The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomchallenge.com
    Operation Mobilization USA: omusa.org
    Instagram: @freedomchallengeusa / Facebook: @thefcusa

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    42 m
  • S5 EP11: Pray for Human Trafficking // New York City Challenge
    May 13 2025

    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, and those working to bring freedom.

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    The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomchallenge.com
    Operation Mobilization USA: omusa.org
    Instagram: @freedomchallengeusa / Facebook: @thefcusa

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  • S5 EP10: Mountain of Memories for FREEDOM // Reminiscing with Julie Fields and Gabby Howe
    May 1 2025

    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, past trauma, and divine moments of healing and connection.

    From their first “yes” to the emotional embrace at the summit gate, this conversation explores what it means to step into God’s calling with courage and unity.

    🔹 A story of faith, family, and freedom
    🔹 Reflections on human trafficking awareness and advocacy
    🔹 How prayer, purpose, and perseverance intersect on the journey
    🔹 An invitation to step out—maybe this is your time

    Resources & Mentions:

    • Learn more about The Freedom Challenge
    • Explore upcoming events like the Adirondack Challenge
    • Promo code for Mother’s Day [Adirondack Challenge 2025]: TOGETHER

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    Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/ZuOTcKW-SUk

    Read the blog: www.thefreedomchallenge.com/blogposts/2025/5/1/mountain-of-memories

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    The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomchallenge.com
    Operation Mobilization USA: omusa.org
    Instagram: @freedomchallengeusa / Facebook: @thefcusa

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