Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast REBOOT: Living with Passion w/ Wess Stafford
Nov 12, 2025
Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, shares his transformative journey from an African village to advocating for children in poverty. He reflects on childhood trauma and how it shaped his mission to fight for abused children. Wess highlights the impact of small moments and affirmations from mentors that can change lives, as well as the importance of forgiveness. He emphasizes that fixing the upbringing of boys can alleviate much of the world’s suffering, urging listeners to take action to support and uplift children.
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Childhood Candle That Launched A Cause
- Wess Stafford recounts brutal abuse at a boarding school and a childhood moment where he held a burning candle to prove he could endure pain.
- That minute sparked his lifelong mission to fight for abused and impoverished children.
Village Lessons: Love And Loss
- Wess describes life in an African village where community raised children and many friends died from poverty-related causes.
- Seeing preventable deaths turned him into a fierce advocate against poverty for children worldwide.
Use Every Minute With A Child
- Do treat any minute with a child as significant and act to encourage, comfort, or challenge them.
- Small gestures accumulate in a child's heart and can launch a life.
