# Empowered Classic: “One Act of Obedience is Now Rescuing Orphans” (Chris Burgin)

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Podcast: [Empowered Life Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/empowered-life-podcast-7763452)
Published: 2026-03-31T20:17:21+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meredith-murray2/episodes/Empowered-Classic-One-Act-of-Obedience-is-Now-Rescuing-Orphans-Chris-Burgin-e3h57gd
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Duration seconds: 2933

## Resource

What You’ll Hear in this Episode: 0:00 – Intro: How Chris Burgin’s “yes” sparked a global orphan movement 0:28 – Meet Chris Burgin, founder of Allies in Youth Development 1:41 – From one burden to 74 countries & 25,000 mentored kids 4:28 – The baby house that Chris could never unsee 8:47 – What really happens when orphans age out of the system 12:44 – Leaving a steady pastor job to follow God’s call 16:23 – Allies begins in a garage: mentoring and humanitarian aid 19:19 – From garage to global: warehouses, volunteers, Bags of Hope 22:37 – “Then you’re not doing your job”: the confrontation that changed Chris’s path 25:02 – Taking 2,200 kids off the waiting list by faith 33:55 – Empowering local leaders and removing the lid for vulnerable youth 43:32 – Your “next right thing”: how you can join Chris in this mission 💬 About Our Guest: Chris Burgin is the founder and president of Allies in Youth Development, a global nonprofit mentoring over 25,000 vulnerable children every month across 74 countries. A visionary leader and servant at heart, Chris walked away from a successful business and ministry career to follow a calling that didn’t make sense on paper—but was undeniably God-led. Known for his bold faith, compassion, and commitment to empowering others, Chris has built a movement that continues to change lives around the world through mentorship, sustainable support, and hope. 📌 Follow & Connect 🔗 Allies in Youth Development Website: https://alliesyouth.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliesyouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alliesyouth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alliesinyouthdevelopment248 🎙️ The Empowered Life Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredlifepodcast/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Empowered-Life-P…

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