# More Than Food: Why Kids Need Play to Thrive

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Podcast: [Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kingdom-keys-for-business-life-work-6462503)
Published: 2026-05-06T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://app.springcast.fm/18583/podcast-with-ferdi-van-den-bergh
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## Resource

What if play isn’t a luxury—but a key to a child’s future? In this episode, Bill Job and I sit down with Ferdi van den Bergh to explore a different side of his journey—far beyond business in the Netherlands. This time, we dive into his heart for children in Uganda and the story behind Tjeko, a growing social enterprise creating spaces where kids can simply be kids. Ferdi shares how a simple moment—watching children peeking through a fence at others playing—sparked a vision: What if every child had access to joy, creativity, and play? From that moment, Tjeko was born. What started as a personal desire to create something for his own daughter has grown into a mission reaching thousands of children—combining business and ministry in a sustainable way. This conversation is about more than playgrounds. It’s about: Seeing the gold in people. Building something that is both social and profitable Choosing joy—even in difficult seasons And discovering how God can use your natural talents for a bigger purpose 💡 Key takeaway: You don’t have to separate business and mission. Sometimes, the most powerful impact starts with simply noticing what’s missing—and responding. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, business, and impact.

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