Straight from the HEART

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Straight from the HEART brings you stories and accomplishments about the work of HEART (Health Education for Africa Resource Team).

These are the stories of people whose lives have been positively transformed by this ministry over the past 23 years. For HEART staff members, volunteers, and supporters, it is only because of God's unlimited provision of strength, resources, and favor that so much good has been accomplished.

HEART and our partners are empowering the women, children, and youth of Africa through strategic interventions to promote sustainable health, education, and economic strengthening as a Christian, faith-based organization.

We hope you find these podcasts a source of inspiration and even motiviation to come to Africa and become part of this great work.

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S23 · E6
Dec 27, 2023 · 27 min
JUST GO…AND LET GOD DO THE REST!
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...
S23 · E6
Dec 22, 2023 · 27 min
Just Go .... And Let God Do the Rest!
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...
S23 · E5
Nov 29, 2023 · 28 min
Experiencing HEART, Through the Eyes of a Child
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...
S23 · E4
Oct 30, 2023 · 22 min
Rising from the Ashes: Everlynn's Inspiring Journey to Healing and Empowerment
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....
S23 · E3
Sep 28, 2023 · 17 min
Dr. Mariana's Dream to Become a Doctor - Part 2 FINAL
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...
S23 · E2
Sep 21, 2023 · 24 min
Dr. Mariana's Dream to Become a Doctor - Part 1
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...
S23 · E1
Aug 21, 2023 · 19 min
Building Hope in Kenya: Who are HEART Ambassadors David & Ginny Forbes?
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...
S21 · E13
Nov 23, 2021 · 45 min
Great Ministry Thrives with Great Team Players
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....
S21 · E12
Aug 1, 2021 · 29 min
A Youthful View…HEART Through the Eyes of Interns
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...
S21 · E11
May 4, 2021 · 17 min
HEART in the Midst of Unprecedented Times with Pastor Phil
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,...
S21 · E10
Feb 9, 2021 · 16 min
Vickie Winkler and Jerry Kitchel talk to people who get things done!
It is not uncommon to look at huge challenges and wonder how you can make a difference. For Patricia Werner and her husband, Steve, the thought of adolescent girls missing out on an education in Kenya because of a monthly cycle was too hard to bear....
S20 · E9
Nov 10, 2020 · 36 min
Vickie Winkler talks with Dr. Ellen Bowman about distributing thousands of sanitary pads for grade school girls in Kenya.
Vickie and Jerry talk to Dr. Ellen Bowman. Dr. Ellen and her husband Dr. Dave Bowman have been partners with HEART since 2009. Their daughter Katie also served at HEART so this became a Bowman family relationship! That involvement began when Dr....
S20 · E8
Oct 13, 2020 · 27 min
HEART celebrates 20-Years! Straight from the HEART
This year marks the 20th anniversary of H.E.A.R.T. The year began with exciting plans for a spring banquet that would involve guests from Kenya and many friends from throughout California and across the United States. But COVID-19 brought those plans...
S20 · E7
Aug 24, 2020 · 37 min
Vickie Winkler and team engage in a heart-warming conversation with a couple who have supported HEART since 2005
In this podcast, Vickie Winkler is joined by Kenya and US staff members to engage in a heart-warming conversation with Dr. Peter Norris and Amy Rugel, a married couple from Boston, MA who have supported HEART annually since 2005. The Norris-Rugel...
S20 · E6
Jul 7, 2020 · 26 min
Vickie Winkler talks about Food Security and how Covid19 is affecting the women and children in Kenya
Executive Director/Founder, Vickie Winkler, discusses—via a Skype call with co-host, Jerry Kitchel, the topic of Food Security and how COVID-19 is adversely affecting the women and children HEART supports through the WEEP program (Women Equality...
S20 · E5
Jun 10, 2020 · 27 min
Vickie Winkler discusses the very delicate topic of young girls and menstruation in Kenya.
In Kenya, the impact of a girl’s monthly cycle results in missed classroom instruction and missed opportunities to advance in life with the benefits that come from completing an education. The United Nation’s annual recognition of Menstrual Hygiene...
S20 · E4
May 12, 2020 · 26 min
Vickie Winkler and Jerry Kitchel discuss the challenges faced by HEART's Kenyan staff during this pandemic.
In this episode of Straight from the HEART, founder Vickie Winkler talks with Jerry Kitchel about the challenges faced by HEART's Kenyan staff. This was recorded during California's COVID-19 'lockdown' in late April 2020 via a Skype call. Skype and...
S20 · E3
Apr 13, 2020 · 29 min
In the midst of a global health crisis, how do we pray for the women and children of Kenya?
In this podcast of Straight from the HEART, you will hear of a new reality in Kenya where HEART has been working for the past 20 years. The challenges of HIV+ women and their households were challenging before the COVID-19 pandemic hit that East...
S20 · E2
Mar 30, 2020 · 15 min
Founder Vickie Winkler discusses HEART's early work - Part 2
In this second podcast of HEART's new monthly series, Straight from the HEART, Vickie Winkler and Jerry Kitchel discuss the fascinating area of 'friend-raising'. It doesn't take long to realize how Vickie's approach to raising support and awareness...
S20 · E1
Jan 25, 2020 · 30 min
Founder Vickie Winkler discusses HEART's early work - (Part 1)
In this 2-part podcast, Vickie and Jerry discuss HEART's early work. Vickie's mission in life to hielp mothers living with HIV/AIDS, as well as provide help for their children who have been innocent victims of this dreaded disease. Vickie's story is...

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