From Darkness to Light: From Orphan to Hope Dealer – Teddy’s Testimony

In this episode of the ‘Grace Grit Glory’ show, host Jennifer welcomes special guest Nam Teddy. Teddy, a resilient woman from Uganda, shares her heart-wrenching yet inspirational story of overcoming poverty, losing her mother to HIV, and navigating life as an orphan. From her humble beginnings in a small Ugandan village to becoming the founder and director of Hope for Orphans Uganda, Teddy details how faith and divine intervention have guided her journey. She recounts her experiences of meeting five orphans and feeling a divine call to help them, which eventually led to her caring for 61 children. Teddy speaks poignantly about the power of faith, the importance of education, and God’s grace and glory in her life. The episode is a stirring testimony of how one person’s dedication can profoundly impact the lives of many. To help Teddy’s kids: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/5219878

00:00 Meeting the Orphans: A Life-Changing Encounter

01:26 Welcome to the Grace Grit Glory Show

01:47 Teddy’s Early Life in Uganda

03:31 Growing Up in Poverty

06:29 The Role of Faith in Teddy’s Family

13:41 Struggles with HIV and Loss

17:06 Life After Loss: A New Beginning

18:36 Journey to Kampala: A Life-Changing Move

18:48 Challenges of Village Life

19:03 Educational Pursuits and Personal Growth

21:10 University Life and Career Aspirations

22:55 Divine Guidance and Career Path

24:19 Meeting the Orphans: A Turning Point

24:53 Commitment to Helping Orphans

29:09 Expanding the Mission: From 5 to 61 Orphans

30:51 How You Can Help: Supporting the Orphanage

33:03 Grace and Glory: Reflections on God’s Work

35:15 A Prayer for America and the Orphanage

37:47 Closing Remarks and Call to Action