"YOU HAVEN'T SEEN POVERTY." | SAMUEL MBURA'S REMARKABLE JOURNEY

Join Zoe and Solomon for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Samuel Mbura, a journalist and advocate for social justice, as he shares his remarkable journey from growing up in extreme poverty in rural Ghana to becoming a voice for his community with the help of World Vision, and how their sponsorship not only transformed his life but gave dignity, opportunity, and hope to his entire family and village. This episode was recorded ahead of our exciting trip to Malawi in partnership with World Vision. Sign up to be Chosen and part of the story in Malawi here: https://www.worldvision.org.uk/church-partnerships/the-way/ 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:50 Growing Up in Poverty: Life in Rural Ghana 02:59 The Environment That Silences Dreams 07:19 Losing His Father and Living Without Hope 08:56 A Special Gift: Memorizing Bible Verses at Age Seven 10:38 World Vision Discovers Samuel 14:31 The Ripple Effect: How Sponsoring One Child Helps a Whole Family 13:47 His First Pair of Shoes: Dignity Restored 15:56 From Hopelessness to Inspiration: Becoming a Voice for Others 21:35 Faith Journey: Born Into the Church 23:42 Favorite Bible Books: Psalms, Proverbs, and Revelation 26:07 A Liberal Christian: Unity Across Denominations 27:17 Never Give Up: You're Not Just Failing Yourself 28:25 Radio Days: Inspiring Thousands Every Morning 30:18 The Impact of Charity: A Living Testament 32:32 Closing Reflections and Goodbye FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects] To learn more about World Vision's Chosen Sponsorship and get involved, visit the link in the description.