The End of the Road

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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.

  1. 12/14/2022

    Transformation: Seeking help when things look impossible

    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.

    10 min

  2. 12/07/2022

    Transformation: Hopes and dreams interrupted by potential child marriage

    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 turn to child marriage due to financial hardships.

    11 min

  3. 11/30/2022

    Transformation: Forgiveness and reconciliation after 45 years

    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 the 45-year feud.

    13 min

  4. 11/22/2022

    Transformation: Helping others in the community and beyond

    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.

    12 min

  5. 11/16/2022

    Transformation: Healing and hope found in community

    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.

    13 min

  6. 11/09/2022

    Mystifying Myanmar: Finding peace amid turmoil in this unfamiliar country

    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 peace and hope they’ve long searched for.

    40 min

  7. 10/26/2022

    Beyond Borders: Small scale village development brings big changes in Laos

    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 stories (and even a special song!) from those who live and work in Laos.

    31 min

  8. 10/05/2022

    The Power of Sisterhood: Women elevating women in DRC

    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 historically patriarchal culture.

    22 min
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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.

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