What happens when children are given more than an education—they are given hope, discipleship, and a foundation rooted in Christ? In this special episode, Dean sits down with Francis Ssenyonjo, Director of Set Free Ministries East Africa, to discuss the incredible work God is doing in Uganda through Christian education, child sponsorship, discipleship, and vocational training. Francis shares the challenges many children face, including poverty, abuse, and the absence of strong parental figures, while also highlighting the remarkable transformation taking place through the ministry's schools. With hundreds of teachers discipling thousands of students, lives are being changed, cycles of bondage are being broken, and young people are discovering their identity in Christ. The conversation explores the importance of education for young girls, the impact of vocational training, the success of students on national exams, and inspiring stories of former students who are now serving their communities in meaningful ways. As Francis prepares for retirement, he also shares reflections, encouragement, and a heartfelt blessing for the future of the ministry.Thank you for supporting Set Free Ministries and helping bring hope, education, and the love of Christ to children and families around the world.

(0:00) Meet Francis Ssenyonjo, Director of East Africa

(1:20) What God Is Doing in Uganda Today

(5:20) The Hidden Reality Facing Many Children

(7:04) 250 Teachers Discipling Thousands of Students

(9:57) Revival Can Happen Anywhere

(13:09) The Importance of Fathers and Mentors

(15:46) Why Education Changes a Girl's Future

(17:58) The Life-Changing Impact of Vocational Training

(21:12) Excellence in Education: National Exam Results

(25:40) From Sponsored Student to Medical Professional

(28:12) Finding Identity in Christ

(30:08) Francis' Final Blessing and Encouragement

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In the final part of this powerful conversation, Jay sits down again with Jamie Walden and Joshua Collins to talk about spiritual readiness, courage, healing, and what it means to follow Christ in a dark and broken world.

The discussion moves beyond exposing evil and focuses on how believers are called to respond to it. Jamie shares the heart behind raising awareness for missing and exploited children, the importance of stewarding our minds and bodies, and why Christians must prepare spiritually before the battle ever arrives. Together, they discuss fear, distraction, end-times conversations, cultural compromise, and the danger of settling for a shallow faith that only seeks comfort instead of transformation. Joshua also shares more of his testimony, including surviving severe abuse, finding healing through Christ, and how freedom ministry changed his life. The conversation ends with encouragement for survivors, a call to endurance, and a reminder that no one is too broken for God's healing power.

This final episode is ultimately about hope, perseverance, spiritual maturity, and being prepared to stand firm in Christ no matter what comes. Thank you for following this four-part series with us. We pray these conversations point people toward truth, healing, and freedom.

(0:00) Episode Intro

(0:40) Why Jamie Has Dreadlocks

(1:53) Raising Awareness for Missing & Exploited Children

(4:04) Understanding the Broken System

(6:29) Three Ways Christians Respond to Evil

(7:55) Fear Keeps Many Christians Silent

(9:18) Answering the Call to Fight for Others

(11:05) Stewarding Your Mind, Body, and Spirit

(14:27) Knowing God Deeply Instead of Superficially

(16:12) Why War Made Me Feel Most Alive

(20:29) Training Before the Battle Comes

(32:44) King Jesus Over End-Times Speculation

(40:24) Christians Who Only Want “Fire Insurance”

(43:48) Jamie’s Advice to Prepare for Christ’s Return

(51:22) Joshua’s Advice to Prepare for Christ’s Return

(55:56) Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

(1:00:00) The Lord Is Sifting His People

(1:05:33) Final Thoughts

(1:06:32) Why I Shouldn’t Be Alive Today

(1:09:59) If God Can Heal Me, He Can Heal You

(1:11:42) Finding Purpose Through Deep Brokenness

(1:13:20) This Conversation Was Made for You

(1:13:58) How to Connect With Set Free Ministries

(1:15:38) A Freedom Appointment Changed My Life

(1:16:24) A Message to Ritual Abuse Survivors

(1:19:19) Why We Offer Ministry for Free

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In Part 3 of our conversation, Jay continues with Jamie Walden and Joshua Collins as the discussion turns toward the deeper spiritual battle of the heart, suffering, trust, and enduring faith.

Joshua shares thoughts on the testing of the heart, the mark of the beast, and how allegiance is ultimately tied to worship and desire. Jamie and Jay discuss spiritual distraction and pray through an attack from the enemy mid-recording! The conversation goes on to explore the controversy between losing faith and abandoning it, and how believers are called to share in both the world's suffering and the glory of Christ. Joshua shares what it was like revealing his story in Bible study, and the group discusses why the Church must be willing to address painful realities while remaining grounded in hope and truth.

Part 4 is coming soon.

(0:00) Intro

(0:33) Testing of the Heart & the Mark of the Beast

(3:22) Spiritual Distraction and Prayer in the Moment

(8:10) Tests Reveal Where You Put Your Trust

(11:00) The Mark of the Beast and the Heart’s Desire

(17:24) Losing Faith vs Abandoning Faith

(20:12) Unified in Suffering and the Glory of Christ

(27:13) Helping Survivors Heal From Childhood Sexual Abuse

(28:33) Lumping God and Human Sin Together

(30:34) Joshua Opens Up About SRA in Bible Study

(33:39) Why Jamie Talks About Hard Truths in Church

(37:53) How Much Should We Learn About Darkness?

(45:52) Loving the Least of These as Warriors for Christ

(46:52) Closing

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