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The Grand Weaver

Eric Henry and Rahn Franklin Jr.

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Sharing the stories of inspiring ministries, inviting you to join in, bringing your gifts to advance the mission of serving the least and the lost all around the world.
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Send us a text In this episode, Eric sits down with Ryan Skoog—entrepreneur, faith leader, and co-founder of Venture—for a powerful conversation about purpose, perseverance, and the transformative power of abiding in Christ. From his early passion to serve the global church to launching Venture—a humanitarian organization focused on serving in the …
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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, Eric Henry sits down with Vitaliy Andriiets, the founder of Wise Carpenter, a ministry in Ukraine dedicated to mentoring boys—especially those growing up without fathers. Vitalii shares his own journey of growing up fatherless and how it shaped his passion for equipping young men with both practical skills …
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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode, Rahn and Eric sit down with Stephanie Page from the Stories Foundation to dive deep into the realities of human trafficking. From breaking down myths to exploring the power of relationships in both exploitation and recovery, this conversation is full of insight, hope, and ways YOU can make a difference. S…
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Send us a text What if your church had the power to keep families together and support vulnerable children—right in your own community? In this episode, Joseph Knittig shares how Care Portal is bridging the gap between churches and social workers, helping meet real needs for families in crisis. With over 330,000 children served, Care Portal proves …
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Send us a text In this episode, Tim Bisagno shares his journey from being a preacher's kid to founding Mission X Mission, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for young people to find Jesus. He discusses the importance of adapting methods while keeping the gospel message unchanged, the various ministries under Mission X Mission, and the …
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Send us a text In this episode, Justin Unger shares his journey from frosted-tip touring musician to worship pastor and the challenges he faced along the way. He reminds us of the critical role corporate worship plays in church unity, and the awesome responsibility our worship leaders bear as they serve on the front lines. Justin also unpacks his p…
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Send us a text In this episode, Eric speaks with Nita, the country leader for MomCo in Albania, about her journey to Albania, the challenges faced by women in a shame-based culture, and the transformative power of love and support. Nita shares her personal story of overcoming shame and how it has shaped her mission to empower Albanian mothers. She …
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Send us a text In this episode, Eric is joined by his wife, Heather, as a special guest host for an endearing conversation with Randy from Wilderness Fellowship. Together, they explore the origins, growth, and mission of this beautiful ministry that has been serving as a place of refuge and spiritual restoration for over 52 years. Randy shares how …
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Send us a text In this episode, Ty Bryant shares the heart behind Promise686, a ministry dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families, inspired by Psalm 68:6. Ty, adopted himself, was drawn to the ministry due to his personal experiences and the desire to help others in similar situations. Originally founded as a ministry to support ado…
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Send us a text Bruce Koblish and Mark Heimermann share stories of Reggie White on Jesus Freak night, a tiny house on Amy Grant's farm, and other fascinating tales as they reminisce about their journeys through the Christian music industry. They reflect on their past collaborations, the evolution of the Gravity Foundation, and the journey of loss an…
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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of The Grand Weaver, we sit down with Dick Wildeman, a former Catholic priest who shares his journey from a reluctant participant in a parish meeting to a lifelong advocate for the people of Haiti. From his first trip to Haiti in 1984, where he encountered armed soldiers at the airport, bumpy rides on overcr…
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Send us a text Eric travels to Albania to spend time with Benny and Sam Xhako of Selah Worship Arts in the capital city of Tirana. Benny and Sam share remarkable stories of God's call upon their lives in the midst of a culture shaped by hundreds of years of oppression and the denial of God's existence. Having no church tradition, no church fathers,…
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Send us a text In this episode, Rahn and Eric talk with Jenni Lord, founder and CEO of Chosen. She shares the heart behind Chosen, how it started, and the evolution of their mission to what it is today. Jenni shares her personal journey and experience with the adoption of her brother which ultimately led to the founding of Chosen over 15 years ago.…
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Send us a text Diane Brask shares how two questions from the chief in a remote village on the other side of the globe profoundly shaped her life, ultimately leading to forming Global Seed Planters. She shares how the humble roots on the farm shaped a ministry with hallmarks of sustainability and multiplication across the three main pillars of their…
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Send us a text From humble beginnings as a farm girl in rural Wisconsin to serving people in the most remote parts of the globe, Diane Brask shares stories about the experiences that led her to a village in the Philippines, her encounter with a hairy dead guy named LoLo Jose, and the two questions the local chief asked that would shape the rest of …
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Send us a text Rahn and Eric share the story of how God inspired the launch of the podcast, weaving their lives together over a week unlike any they had ever experienced. Early morning encounters with God, a ROAR day promo, a PBS show, and Eric’s mother-in-law all playing significant roles in the unfolding story of the Grand Weaver.…
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