Empowered Classic: “One Act of Obedience is Now Rescuing Orphans” (Chris Burgin)

What You’ll Hear in this Episode:

0:00 – Intro: How Chris Burgin’s “yes” sparked a global orphan movement

0:28 – Meet Chris Burgin, founder of Allies in Youth Development

1:41 – From one burden to 74 countries & 25,000 mentored kids

4:28 – The baby house that Chris could never unsee

8:47 – What really happens when orphans age out of the system

12:44 – Leaving a steady pastor job to follow God’s call

16:23 – Allies begins in a garage: mentoring and humanitarian aid

19:19 – From garage to global: warehouses, volunteers, Bags of Hope

22:37 – “Then you’re not doing your job”: the confrontation that changed Chris’s path

25:02 – Taking 2,200 kids off the waiting list by faith

33:55 – Empowering local leaders and removing the lid for vulnerable youth

43:32 – Your “next right thing”: how you can join Chris in this mission

💬 About Our Guest:

Chris Burgin is the founder and president of Allies in Youth Development, a global nonprofit mentoring over 25,000 vulnerable children every month across 74 countries. A visionary leader and servant at heart, Chris walked away from a successful business and ministry career to follow a calling that didn’t make sense on paper—but was undeniably God-led. Known for his bold faith, compassion, and commitment to empowering others, Chris has built a movement that continues to change lives around the world through mentorship, sustainable support, and hope.

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