Keith's Early Life and Crew Service

On this episode of the REACH podcast, Manny and Sunny sit down with Filter of Hope founder Bart Smelley and Keith Back to unpack how a simple water filter is opening doors for the Gospel around the world. Hear the surprising origin story of Filter of Hope, what a week on the ground actuallylooks like, and why these trips are transforming not only communities in places. like Belize, Guatemala, Cuba, and beyond, but also the college students who go. If you’re in college ministry or just hungry to see high impact events that are hands-on, relational, and Gospel-driven, this conversation will give you vision, stories, and practical on-ramps for partnering in the mission.