From Poverty to Purpose: Kiwi Cook’s Unbelievable Journey | Episode 334

Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

Rachel Awtrey

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Relationships

5 • 647 Ratings

🗓️ 2 July 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

In this deeply moving episode, Rachel sits down with Kiwi Cook, a former Compassion International sponsored child, whose story will stop you in your tracks. Growing up in poverty overseas, Kiwi’s early life was marked by scarcity, resilience, and a dream that felt impossibly far away… until one person’s “yes” changed everything. Together, they explore what daily life looked like for Kiwi as a child, how sponsorship gave her more than just practical help, and what it feels like to now stand on the other side of her story. Kiwi brings raw honesty, contagious joy, and a powerful perspective on how love, dignity, and opportunity can ripple through generations. If you’ve ever wondered whether sponsorship really works or if your small yes could actually change a life, this is the conversation for you. SPONSOR A CHILD THROUGH COMPASSION: compassion.com/rachelawtrey ORDER RACHEL’S BOOK: https://rstyle.me/+hZ4zlRKm6FthvVDNMjyy6A CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/ CONTACT: [email protected] This video/podcast may contain affiliate links, sponsorships, or products I’ve received for free. I only share things I truly love and think will bring you value. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW: To inquire about host-read ads or to become the show’s next Presenting Sponsor, please send an email to [email protected] or those at That Sounds Fun Network. EPISODE CREDITS: Podcast Cover Photography: Jay Barr Photography Production by Phillip and Cait Howard by Amplify Boutique Intro Music: "Luxurious" by Sunny Tones DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host and team or the owner of this Intellectual Property. This podcast is not an authority of legal advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek professional counsel with regard to their brand, business, and otherwise. We all hope you enjoy and find value in each episode. Many of the product and service promotions in each episode are under the negotiated terms of affiliate or sponsorship agreements. If a link is clicked and a purchase is made, an affiliate commission may be received. However, we recommend products or services that we personally endorse and believe may be beneficial to others. This information is disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.3	Hey friends, taking a quick break in today's episode to tell you all about how you can get involved
0:36.8	to help a kid like he was, how her life
0:39.8	has changed and all the things we are about to hear and it is going to blow your mind, especially
0:44.3	some of the Godwings and God stories and miracles and more testimonies that have come out of just
0:49.3	a single yes from a family in Australia. Compassion International is one of my favorite organizations when it
0:56.3	comes to helping abroad, helping other people with generosity and giving in our own family to be able
1:02.6	to start conversations with my boys. All of it has impacted us, I'm sure, just as much,
1:08.3	if not more, than it's impacting our friend that we're sponsoring overseas.
1:12.3	If that's something that you're interested in, I highly recommend that you take this moment.
1:16.1	You just pause, maybe even send the link to yourself, text it to yourself so you don't ever forget.
1:20.9	Compassion.com slash Rachel Autry is going to give you a list of different kids that are waiting to be sponsored by
1:27.9	families and people like you, where you can even dwindle it down to date and birthday to gender
1:34.3	location. So you can maybe find that perfect parade for kid who's waiting for a sponsor
1:40.1	just like you. So without further ado, let's head back to today's conversation with Kiwi
1:45.2	so you can learn more about her story and the impact that your yes today could make.
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