Words of Life: Weekly Christian Podcast with Testimonies & Teachings from the Salvation Army

What would it take for you to leave everything behind?
In this episode of Words of Life, our Biblical Justice Roundtable turns its attention to refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced families. Through powerful personal stories and biblical reflection, Major Sandra Pawar helps us move beyond headlines and stereotypes to better understand the realities that force millions of people around the world to flee their homes.
Wars, persecution, violence, religious oppression, and humanitarian crises have caused countless families to leave behind their communities, careers, possessions, and loved ones in search of safety. Yet refugees are often misunderstood, politicized, or reduced to statistics rather than seen as individuals made in the image of God.
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Freedom Collective Anti-human trafficking
Anti-Human Trafficking Resources
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Therapist Finder
Recommended Reading:
Biblical Justice
The Good News About Injustice – Gary Haugen
Generous Justice – Timothy Keller
Poverty & Pathway of Hope
Bridges Out of Poverty – Ruby K. Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Dreussi Smith
When Helping Hurts – Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert
Human Trafficking
Girls Like Us – Rachel Lloyd
The Locust Effect – Gary Haugen & Victor Boutros
Ending Slavery – Kevin Bales
Mental Health, Trauma & Recovery
The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
Refugees & Welcoming the Stranger
More Than Just a Refugee – Sandra Pawar
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Mental health struggles affect people from every walk of life, including pastors, ministry leaders, and faithful followers of Christ. Yet many Christians still wrestle with the misconception that strong faith should eliminate emotional pain, anxiety, depression, trauma, or suffering.
In this episode of Words of Life, our Biblical Justice Roundtable continues with an honest and hope-filled conversation about mental health, shame, vulnerability, counseling, and the vital role the Church can play in creating safe places for healing.
Host Chris Benjamin is joined by Dr. Ian Mudge, Major Sandra Pawar, Hilary DeJarnett, and Sheena Evans as they explore why so many people hide their struggles, how shame thrives in isolation, and why healing often begins when we share our stories within trusted community.

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The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope
Pathway of Hope
Freedom Collective Anti-human trafficking
Anti-Human Trafficking Resources
National Human Trafficking Hotline
888-373-7888
Therapist Finder
Recommended Reading:
Biblical Justice
The Good News About Injustice – Gary Haugen
Generous Justice – Timothy Keller
Poverty & Pathway of Hope
Bridges Out of Poverty – Ruby K. Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Dreussi Smith
When Helping Hurts – Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert
Human Trafficking
Girls Like Us – Rachel Lloyd
The Locust Effect – Gary Haugen & Victor Boutros
Ending Slavery – Kevin Bales
Mental Health, Trauma & Recovery
The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
Refugees & Welcoming the Stranger
More Than Just a Refugee – Sandra Pawar
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What does Biblical Justice really mean? How should followers of Jesus respond to some of the most difficult challenges facing our communities today?
In this special roundtable episode of Words of Life, host Chris Benjamin is joined by Dr. Ian Mudge, Major Sandra Pawar, Hilary DeJarnett, and Sheena Evans. Together, they begin a thoughtful series exploring topics such as mental health, addiction recovery, homelessness, poverty, refugee care, human trafficking, trauma-informed ministry, and Christian compassion.
Rather than approaching these issues through politics or opinion, this conversation focuses on Scripture and God's heart for people. Our guests share their personal faith journeys, ministry experiences, and the calling that led them to serve those facing some of life's greatest challenges.
The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope
Pathway of Hope
Freedom Collective Anti-human trafficking
Anti-Human Trafficking Resources
National Human Trafficking Hotline
888-373-7888
Therapist Finder
Recommended Reading:
Biblical Justice
The Good News About Injustice – Gary Haugen
Generous Justice – Timothy Keller
Poverty & Pathway of Hope
Bridges Out of Poverty – Ruby K. Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Dreussi Smith
When Helping Hurts – Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert
Human Trafficking
Girls Like Us – Rachel Lloyd
The Locust Effect – Gary Haugen & Victor Boutros
Ending Slavery – Kevin Bales
Mental Health, Trauma & Recovery
The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
Refugees & Welcoming the Stranger
More Than Just a Refugee – Sandra Pawar
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What does it cost to care for others in the middle of crisis?
In this powerful episode of Words of Life, we hear from Bobbi Geery of The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services as he shares the unseen emotional, physical, and spiritual weight carried by disaster relief workers.
As our upcoming Biblical Justice roundtable series approaches, this conversation sets the stage by asking an important question: Who cares for the caretakers?
Bobbi gives listeners a behind the scenes look at disaster response operations during major hurricanes and emergencies, coordinating personnel, deploying canteens, troubleshooting nonstop crises, and supporting teams working around the clock. But beyond the logistics, this episode explores the human side of disaster ministry: exhaustion, adrenaline, decision fatigue, missed family moments, and the emotional toll of constantly serving others in times of devastation.
If you would like to learn more about The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services, check out these previous Words of Life episodes:

The History of Disaster Response
Recent Disaster Responses
How Does The Salvation Army Respond to a Disaster?
Survivors and Recovery
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What happens when the Church chooses to see people not by their worst mistake, but through the lens of grace?
In this episode of Words of Life, we continue our conversation with Barry Brown, Divisional Director of Correctional Ministries for Texas with The Salvation Army. Barry challenges common misconceptions surrounding incarceration and shares how authentic Christian presence can bring hope, dignity, and transformation to people both inside correctional facilities and beyond.
Barry speaks candidly about the assumptions many people make about incarcerated individuals, that everyone is beyond redemption, guilty without question, or spiritually disconnected. Through years of ministry experience, he offers a different perspective rooted in compassion, humility, and the Gospel.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Misconceptions we often have about incarcerated individuals
Why “guilt by association” and quick judgment can be dangerous
The growing impact of digital discipleship and prison outreach through the Edovo platform
How Words of Life and Salvation Army resources are reaching people inside correctional facilities
Powerful stories of transformation through consistent Bible reading and pastoral care
One of the most moving moments in this conversation is Barry’s story of a man on death row whose simple act of reading Scripture with another inmate created a ripple effect of faith and discipleship that continues years later, even leading to Bible study conversations over the phone with his elderly mother.
This episode is a reminder that no life is beyond God’s reach and no person is without value. Whether someone is incarcerated, serving as correctional staff, or trying to rebuild life after prison, the Church has an opportunity to reflect the love and hope of Christ.
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