Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle Thompson KEN ISAACS | Running to the Fire in Jesus' Name (Ep. 841)
Nov 18, 2025
Ken Isaacs, a seasoned humanitarian leader and author of *Running to the Fire*, shares his incredible journey in global relief work. He recounts meeting Franklin Graham and his life-changing commitment to humanitarian missions. Isaacs shares gripping stories from the Rwandan genocide and his near-death experience in Zaire, revealing the brutal realities of his work. He highlights the ongoing persecution of Christians in Africa and emphasizes the urgent need for global advocacy. Isaacs also reflects on modern challenges like rising wickedness and the importance of standing firm in faith.
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Chance Meeting That Changed Direction
- Ken met Franklin Graham unexpectedly at a rental store and gave him a card offering water-well advice.
- That brief encounter led to Franklin keeping the card and calling Ken 14 months later to start mission work in Ethiopia.
Both Quit Without Telling Each Other
- Ken and his wife both secretly quit their jobs and then discovered each had done the same thing.
- They reconciled their call and moved together to Ethiopia, which reshaped their lives and marriage.
Communism's Memory Problem
- Ken warns that memories of communist brutality fade quickly, making new generations vulnerable to its appeal.
- He argues that communism's track record everywhere it took root is a trail of blood and suffering.
