The End of the Road
There are places in this world where the road ends—places that are challenging, remote, mystifying…Welcome to the End of the Road – a podcast that takes you on a virtual journey to places like South Sudan, the Congo, Myanmar, and the Middle East, and introduces you cultures and people you’ll never forget. Join host Cathy Herholdt for an experience that will open your heart and mind to what God is doing all over the world. Through stories and interviews with people who have lived and worked at the end of the road, you’ll be challenged and stretched in your faith. So buckle up! We’re going to the end of the road.
Episodes
December 14, 2022 • 9 mins
Join host Cathy Herholdt and Karess Linzer as they share a riveting story of transformation of a young girl whose life was halted when she was sent to Dhaka to work in a garment factory to help with her family’s income. Hear how her desire to continue her education and become a teacher was the driving force behind her determination to ask for help and explore all of her options to reach her goals.
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December 7, 2022 • 11 mins
Join host Cathy Herholdt and Karess Linzer as they share a compelling story of transformation of a young girl whose life was halted by a potential arranged marriage. It was the determination and perseverance of her mom that made a way for her to continue following her dreams of becoming an engineer. Hear how she uses her experience of almost becoming a child bride to help families keep their children in school and no longer have to...
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November 30, 2022 • 13 mins
Join host Cathy Herholdt and Karess Linzer as they share a story of the transforming power of God's love that led to reconciliation between two sisters. From uncertainty and being uncomfortable approaching one another to being willing to allow God to move in their hearts, this transformation was unforgettable and moving. Hear how their families and entire community had front row seats to witness the powerful reconciliation after th...
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November 22, 2022 • 12 mins
Join host Cathy Herholdt and Karess Linzer as they share a story of the transforming power of the Gospel that changed two people from the inside out. Hear how they both began to live lives that were in direct opposition of what they’d ever seen before and how they began helping others by sharing the Gospel and hope with them in their own community and beyond.
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November 16, 2022 • 12 mins
Join host Cathy Herholdt and Karess Linzer as they share a story of hope, healing, and transformation in Bangladesh and shine a light on the realities of human trafficking in the area. Hear how one woman used her experience with human trafficking to teach women and children in her community about human trafficking, various forms of child exploitation and how to protect children creating hope for the future.
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November 9, 2022 • 40 mins
How much do you know about Myanmar? Join guest Mark Estes for a virtual journey into the mountains and rural villages of this fascinating southeast Asian country. With 135 different distinct ethnic tribal groups, and a landscape dotted with Buddhist temples, Myanmar’s mystifying culture has been shaken by decades of political unrest, conflict, and poverty. Hear how God is moving in the midst of turmoil and people are finding the pe...
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October 26, 2022 • 30 mins
The End of the Road looks different around the world, but there are similarities when it comes to the excitement that happens when communities move from extreme poverty to hope and change. Not far outside the small, bustling city of Pakse, Laos, the tropical mountainous landscape is dotted with tiny, rural villages—some only accessible during the dry season by motorcycle, as muddy terrain cuts them off when it rains. Listen to the ...
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October 5, 2022 • 21 mins
Some call the Democratic Republic of Congo a forgotten crisis. Conflict has held this lush, beautiful, mysterious land captive for decades. Most who live here have never known peace—especially women. From within the walls of their own homes to the hills surrounding them, women face constant challenges here. Venture into the remote corners of DRC with Irene Nyambura, who dedicates her life to elevating the role of women in a histori...
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September 28, 2022 • 35 mins
Join Ali Angobona as he takes us on a virtual journey to his home country of Chad, deep in the heart of north-central Africa, where Sahel temperatures can reach over 120 degrees and people have faced conflict, war, and extreme poverty for generations. But there is reason to hope. Listen as Ali shares how he is seeing seeds of change spring to life in one remote village, where women, children, and men are charting a new a course of ...
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September 21, 2022 • 30 mins
You can hear the weariness in Efanor Nore’s voice as he talks about the violent gangs that control the streets and neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. But there’s also a calmness in his voice. Hear how he remains unafraid and even hopeful as his beloved country dissolves into utter chaos. When the storms of life hit hard, we can learn from those, like Efanor, who keep their eyes on the One who remains in control.
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September 14, 2022 • 24 mins
Jump in the passenger seat with host Cathy Herholdt as she takes you on a tumultuous road trip to two places—Haiti and Bangladesh—and shines a spotlight on some issues that make life extremely difficult for those who live there. Hear how Haiti’s proneness to natural disasters tests the limits of its resilience. And meet some women and girls in Bangladesh who are working hard to overcome cultural traditions and creating hope for the...
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September 7, 2022 • 43 mins
What do you do when there is no water and most of the community you’re trying to help packs up and migrates, leaving behind those who are too old or weak to walk? This is just one of the challenges the World Concern program team in Samburu, Kenya, are facing amidst a complex crisis like drought. Joseph Muigai and Faith Nasieku share how the need for innovative, long-term solutions—and prayer—are needed to help families survive.
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August 31, 2022 • 41 mins
People like Peter Mutua sacrifice so much, including having their hearts to broken for the things that break God’s heart in order to help people in great need in really difficult places. Listen as Peter shares a first-hand update on the severe drought conditions in Somalia, and emotionally recounts heartbreaking stories of children lost to starvation. And then, please prayerfully consider how God might be calling you to respond to ...
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August 17, 2022 • 22 mins
Host Cathy Herholdt is sharing an exciting look back at the most memorable experiences from Season 2 on The End of the Road podcast. Hear about the missional connection of the stories at the end of the road and World Concern. Relive Raphael Leshore’s unique story of how he was a Moran warrior and now he shares his faith with his community. Hear Joshua Bundi’s heartfelt experiences about how he followed God’s call despite roadblocks...
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August 10, 2022 • 59 mins
We’d all like to think we know how our lives should go. We chart our course, plan our careers, and chase our dreams. But when Tracy Minke set out to pursue her dreams, God led her on a journey that traversed continents and countries, leading her through some fascinating, life-changing, and challenging experiences. As she shares in this episode, these places, and the people she met there, became ingrained in her heart and ultimately...
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August 3, 2022 • 11 mins
Filmmaker Jeff Arnold and two other videographers trekked for miles through the mud during South Sudan’s rainy season to capture stories of young evangelists who are overcoming tremendous challenges to reach others in their community—and beyond—for Christ. Long days and spotty internet made communications difficult, but we managed to connect with Jeff briefly over WhatsApp to hear his description of this remote part of South Sudan.
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July 20, 2022 • 56 mins
Hear about the lives, stories, and communities behind the faces and places in Daryl Finley’s amazing photographs, captured in some of the world’s toughest places. As a former firefighter, Daryl’s unique background and experiences enabled him to step into disaster zones, like the 2015 Nepal earthquake, and Haiti, after Hurricane Matthew ripped through the island. Hear how he connected with people and documented their stories through...
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July 13, 2022 • 36 mins
If you’ve ever wondered what your calling is, you’ll want to hear how Joshua Bundi, World Concern’s South Sudan Country Director, knew with certainty that he was called to serve in one of the most challenging places on the planet. Despite major obstacles and challenges, he also shares the blessings he’s reaped by following God’s call on his life. Don’t miss part 2 of our conversation with Joshua.
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July 6, 2022 • 33 mins
It has been three months since Joshua Bundi has seen his wife and three children face-to-face. But despite his calling to work in South Sudan, he makes it his top priority to ensure his family stays connected between visits home to Kenya, which often means spending up to three hours nightly together online. In part 1 of our conversation with Joshua, you'll hear about this, as well as the miraculous birth stories of two of his child...
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June 29, 2022 • 37 mins
CRISTA Ministries CEO Jacinta Tegman is no stranger to remote, challenging places in our world. But hardship, and even danger, have not deterred her from relentlessly pursuing God’s calling on her life and her commitment to the mission of CRISTA, World Concern’s parent organization. Hear her personal experiences in places like Chad, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, as she shares her heart for those we serve at the end of the road.
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