Compassion International: Gospel-Centered Child Sponsorship

Listen as Pastor Nate Brown talks with Kurt Freeman from Compassion International about how one of the world's largest Christian child sponsorship ministries operates across 29 countries — and why they've never compromised their gospel focus. Hear the remarkable story of the consulting firm that told them to "water down Jesus," the 2.2 million kids currently being sponsored, and the urgent need in places like Burkina Faso where Christian persecution is intensifying.

Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this conversation walks through what child sponsorship actually looks like, where every dollar goes, and how you can get involved.

You'll Learn:

✅ How Compassion operates through 9,000 local churches in 29 countries

✅ Why the local church is central to their ministry model

✅ What $43/month actually provides for a child

✅ How to discern gospel-centered ministries from secular ones

Visit compassion.com to learn more or sponsor a child today.

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