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From addiction to impact, and how saying ‘yes’ changed Pat Bradley’s life and millions more.
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What if a single “yes” could reroute your life and bring hope to millions?
In this episode, we sit down with Pat Bradley, founder of Crisis Aid International, to trace his unlikely journey from alcoholism and divorce to a global mission feeding the hungry and rescuing girls from trafficking.
What began as a broken heart and a yellow post-it note became feeding centers across Africa, trauma-informed safe homes in the U.S., and a model for faith-driven, sustainable aid.
Pat shares the night a famine headline sent him halfway around the world with nothing but conviction and the moment a spontaneous rescue in a red-light district grew into a full anti-trafficking network. Along the way, he opens up about failure, reconciliation, and the faith that fuels impossible steps.
If you’ve ever felt unqualified, uncertain, or overwhelmed by injustice, this conversation offers a new roadmap: start small, act on compassion, and let provision meet you in motion.
Because sometimes, redemption begins where comfort ends and your yes might just lead to the purpose you are searching for.
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Chapters
1. A Life Changed In One Moment (00:00:00)
2. Divorce, Rock Bottom, And Sobriety (00:01:04)
3. A Surprising Church Encounter (00:05:15)
4. Saying Yes And A Second Marriage (00:09:17)
5. “Go To Ethiopia” And Obedience (00:11:38)
6. Building A Feeding Center On Faith (00:14:35)
7. Led To A Red Light District (00:18:06)
8. The Girl In White And A Rescue (00:22:05)
9. From Rescue To Anti‑Trafficking Strategy (00:26:10)
10. Designing Trauma‑Informed Safe Homes (00:29:08)
11. Rethinking Aid: From Relief To Opportunity (00:31:20)
12. Calling, Action, And Ordinary Obedience (00:36:05)
13. Does God Waste Our Story (00:40:05)
14. Holding Hope Amid Injustice (00:43:18)
15. Afghanistan: Protection And Provision (00:47:16)
16. A Charge To Live Fully And Go (00:53:25)
17. Books, Advice, And Where To Find Pat (00:56:15)
18. Closing And Listener Invitation (00:58:30)
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