ESP Ep. 74 Joanne Tanner

Note: Donation Links Attached Below to "Caring Hearts for Central Haiti"

In this powerful episode, Joanne Tanner, founder of Caring Hearts for Central Haiti, joins the podcast to uncover the unlikely beginnings of a mission that is transforming lives. Joanne shares how her early nursing career and first encounters with global missions opened her heart to Haiti, eventually leading her into nonprofit work despite wrestling with fear, uncertainty, and the weight of stepping into something far bigger than herself. She reflects on the moments when trust, faith, and obedience mattered more than resources, including the unforgettable story of how the school lunch program in Haiti was funded in a way only God could orchestrate.

As the conversation deepens, Joanne offers a raw look at what life in Haiti truly looks like. She breaks down the realities of poverty, corruption, and gang violence, helping listeners understand the scale of the challenges and the perspective shift required to see them clearly.

The episode closes with a forward-looking discussion on the end goals of Caring Hearts for Central Haiti, the organization’s current needs, and Joanne’s unwavering commitment to following God’s call, no matter how uncomfortable or uncertain the path becomes. It’s an inspiring, challenging, and deeply grounding conversation that invites listeners to rethink comfort, compassion, and the call to serve.

Links: "Caring Hearts for Central Haiti"

Mailing address:
Caring Hearts for Central Haiti,Inc
 P.O Box 104
Glenfield, NY 13343

Website: www.caringheartsforcentralhaiti.com
Email: caringheartsforcentralhaiti@gmail.com
Donations: Paypal.me/Tanjohaiti
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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction & Opening Remarks
• 3:30 Nursing Career Origins
• 5:46 Early Exposure to Missions Work & Haiti
• 12:01 Fear of Failure & Starting a Non-Profit
• 18:19 Trusting God to Provide
• 22:12 Story: Funding the School Lunch Program in Haiti
• 27:00 Where Donations Go
• 31:25 Haitian Statistics, Corruption & Gang Violence
• 36:02 Perspective Building
• 45:10 Dealing With Tragedies in Haiti
• 50:11 Understanding Real Struggles
• 55:51 Comfortable Complacency
• 1:01:02 End Goals & Current Needs
• 1:06:31 Obedience to God's Calling
• 1:13:12 Closing Remarks