Summary

I grew up in a small, remote village in Kenya where my family was seen as cursed—isolated and trapped in poverty. From an early age, I faced hunger, loss, and the heartbreak of witnessing my father’s untimely death and my mother’s crippling disability. Life was a daily struggle for survival until God’s intervention began to change everything. Caring missionaries reached out and opened an orphanage that not only fed and clothed us but also nurtured our spirits. Embracing Christ transformed my inner life, replacing despair with hope and purpose. Today, I stand as a testimony that no hardship is permanent—only God can restore, redeem, and give true peace.

Time Chapters
  • 02:00 Cursed & Poor Childhood
  • 10:00 Father’s Demise
  • 12:20 Grief & Loss
  • 16:00 Begging for Survival
  • 22:33 Orphanage Intervention
  • 26:00 School & Church Life
  • 31:05 Heart Conviction
  • 37:29 New Life Encouragement
  • 42:03 Future Hopes

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James Omondi grew up in total poverty in a small village in Kenya. His village viewed illness and misfortune through a lens of fear and mysticism which left James and his family labeled as cursed. His childhood was shrouded with judgment, rejection, and isolation. But when all hope seemed lost, God intervened.

Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/james-omondi

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