27 DEC 2023 · Pastor Bob and Tammy Francabandera have been involved with HEART’s work and ministry in Kenya since its humble beginning in 2000. They were pioneers who gave countless hours of time, along with generous support to help build HEART’s educational outreach and establish what is today The HEART Lodge in Nairobi. This engaging conversation is sure to inspire listeners who are prayerfully considering mission work, whether here in the U.S. or around the world. Stepping out in faith is the key and when you do that, God will embrace your obedience in ways that will change your life forever. That’s the story of their lives, which you’re sure to enjoy!

22 DEC 2023 · Pastor Bob and Tammy Francabandera have been involved with HEART’s work and ministry in Kenya since its humble beginning in 2000. They were pioneers who gave countless hours of time, along with generous support to help build HEART’s educational outreach and establish what is today The HEART Lodge in Nairobi. This engaging conversation is sure to inspire listeners who are prayerfully considering mission work, whether here in the U.S. or around the world. Stepping out in faith is the key and when you do that, God will embrace your obedience in ways that will change your life forever. That’s the story of their lives, which you’re sure to enjoy!

29 NOV 2023 · This episode of Straight from the HEART features Betsy Gunther and her 10-year-old daughter, Charley. Betsy’s love and commitment to missions, and the work of HEART in Kenya, has been expressed in many ways over the years. From the early days of traveling with church teams and later making multiple trips to Africa, to becoming a key staff member at HEART with oversight of volunteer team efforts, regional funding activities, and church relations. In this discussion, Betsy and Charley engage in a fun exchange about the value and life-changing impact a visit to Kenya can make in the lives of young people.

30 OCT 2023 · When Everylynn Shengahla was infected with HIV a number of years ago, her health spiraled downward. Like so many infected women, she experienced family rejection, separation from her own children, and a medical treatment intended to hasten her death. But that all began to change the day she was invited into the loving arms of HEART’s program. HEART’s Executive Director, Lori Powell, discusses with Everlynn what’s possible when others are empowered to get well, stay healthy, and rise to new heights.

28 SEP 2023 · The finale of our 2-part interview with HEART’s doctor, Dr. Mariana, we explore the challenges and opportunities faced by a single doctor who oversees the health of 695 HIV+ positive mothers and 2,400 children at 7 centers throughout Kenya. It’s a significant responsibility, but she approaches it with joy and shares her victories in this conversation, which also features Executive Director Lori Powell. Dr. Mariana first became involved with HEART as an aspiring student who dreamed of one day becoming a doctor. Today, she is HEART’s doctor!

21 SEP 2023 · In this 2-part interview with HEART’s doctor, Dr. Mariana, we explore the challenges and opportunities faced by a single doctor who oversees the health of 695 HIV+ positive mothers and 2,400 children at 7 centers throughout Kenya. It’s a significant responsibility, but she approaches it with joy and shares her victories in this conversation, which also features Executive Director Lori Powell. Dr. Mariana first became involved with HEART as an aspiring student who dreamed of one day becoming a doctor. Today, she is HEART’s doctor!

21 AUG 2023 · Do HEART Ambassadors Make a Difference? In this episode of Straight from the HEART, dedicated partners, David and Ginny Forbes, discuss the life-changing work of HEART, and the amazing experiences they have had while serving in Kenya. Today, they serve as Ambassadors for the ministry in Tennessee to help build awareness and expand HEART's national presence. To find out more about becoming an Ambassador contact us at info@africaheart.com. www.africaheart.com.

23 NOV 2021 · This episode features special guests: Dr. Russ and Pam Tweet, as well as Barbara and Dennis Luther. These two couples share inspiring stories and perspectives based on many trips to Kenya with HEART, and many years of involvement and personal support. If you want to find out more about the benefits of volunteering and traveling with a HEART team to Kenya, or perhaps to learn more about why supporting this ministry is truly making a difference and so greatly respected, then you don’t want to miss this episode. https://africaheart.com/

1 AUG 2021 · In this episode of Straight from the HEART, program co-host, Jerry Kitchel, discusses HEART’s ministry, as experienced by four 2021 interns. Recorded at HEART Lodge, via Zoom, their valuable perspective brings fresh insight, youthful inspiration, and loving stories based on their in-country travels, personal visits, and work-related projects. If you’ve traveled to Kenya and know the work of HEART, you are sure to identify with Ashley Randolph, Chloe, and Jackson Powell, and Lily Penazola as they share highlights of their life-changing visit and never-to-be-forgotten memories. Listeners who have considered making a HEART trip to Kenya will find this enjoyable discussion a rich source of fuel to stoke one’s interest and desire. Whether you’re a supporter, volunteer, intern, future traveler, or someone who simply wants to learn more about HEART and serving on the frontlines, then you---for sure—need to take a listen!

4 MAY 2021 · For over 20 years, Vickie Winkler has served HEART as its Founder and Executive Director. In 2020, she strongly felt God’s leading to begin a process of transition to find her replacement in 2021. In this podcast, Vickie invites Pastor Phil Sparling, who serves as both HEART’s U.S. Board Chairman and Vickie’s personal pastor from Auburn, CA. Sparling was invited by Vickie to visit Kenya and spend time with the Kenyan staff to help them prepare and navigate through a huge change that will take HEART from a founder-lead ministry to a board-lead ministry. Sparling’s topic, “HEART Ministry in the Midst of Unprecedented Times,” is a conversation that includes many personal reflections, as well as clips from Pastor Phil’s transition training workshop at HEART Lodge in Nairobi in April 2021. In his experience with previous boards, Sparling has helped provide leadership to various ministry transitions over the years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and sees transition significantly influenced by dynamics of individual commitment to Leadership, Mission, and Benefits, or some variation of all three. Good listening with lots of wisdom to impart! https://africaheart.com/