Project Red brings you the remarkable stories of sacrifice, passion, and unwavering commitment in the face of seemingly impossible challenges. Birthed by the ministry of Hands and Feet Project, and hosted by Patrick Austin, Will McGinniss, and Mark Stuart, this inspiring series explores what it truly means to persevere and to serve faithfully when the path forward seems unclear.
For over 20 years, Hands and Feet Project has been serving vulnerable children and families in Haiti through hurricanes, earthquakes, political unrest, and countless other challenges. Now, they're bringing the wisdom gained through these experiences directly to you through compelling conversations with change-makers who have dedicated their lives to being the hands and feet of Jesus in a broken world.
Each episode features intimate discussions with guests who understand the cost of service—ordinary people showing up in extraordinary ways. You'll hear stories of supernatural provision when disaster struck, honest reflections about what it means to endure when others are walking away, and practical wisdom from those who've discovered that saying "yes" to God can lead to extraordinary impact.
Whether you're considering stepping into your own calling, currently facing mountains that seem insurmountable, or simply seeking stories of hope and perseverance, Project Red offers encouragement through authentic conversations with people who've discovered the courage to keep climbing—even when behind one mountain always stands another.
Hands & Feet Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Nashville, TN.
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Project Red brings you the remarkable stories of sacrifice, passion, and unwavering commitment in the face of seemingly impossible challenges. Birthed by the ministry of Hands and Feet Project, and hosted by Patrick Austin, Will McGinniss, and Mark Stuart, this inspiring series explores what it truly means to persevere and to serve faithfully when the path forward seems unclear.
For over 20 years, Hands and Feet Project has been serving vulnerable children and families in Haiti through hurricanes, earthquakes, political unrest, and countless other challenges. Now, they're bringing the wisdom gained through these experiences directly to you through compelling conversations with change-makers who have dedicated their lives to being the hands and feet of Jesus in a broken world.
Each episode features intimate discussions with guests who understand the cost of service—ordinary people showing up in extraordinary ways. You'll hear stories of supernatural provision when disaster struck, honest reflections about what it means to endure when others are walking away, and practical wisdom from those who've discovered that saying "yes" to God can lead to extraordinary impact.
Whether you're considering stepping into your own calling, currently facing mountains that seem insurmountable, or simply seeking stories of hope and perseverance, Project Red offers encouragement through authentic conversations with people who've discovered the courage to keep climbing—even when behind one mountain always stands another.
Hands & Feet Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Nashville, TN.
Meet Our New Executive Director: Letty Vendrall on the Summit, the Team, and the Road Ahead
Project Red
37 minutes
2 weeks ago
Meet Our New Executive Director: Letty Vendrall on the Summit, the Team, and the Road Ahead
In this episode of Project Red, we sit with our new Executive Director, Letty Vendrall—a leader shaped by decades of serving vulnerable children and partnering with the Capital-C Church. From Compassion International to OneChild to Hands & Feet Project, her calling has always been the same: do ministry with people, never for them.
Letty shares the moments that formed her, the weight of leading at altitude, and why she sees “the false summit” as a caution for all leaders—those moments when you think you’ve arrived but God invites you to fortify and keep climbing. She unpacks the three paradigms of justice (give a man a fish, teach a man to fish, fix the pond) and why lasting change requires restoring the environment that shapes a family’s future.
She also speaks with conviction about where H&FP is heading next: building systems rooted in Ephesians 3 so communities can flourish, not just survive. And she names what gives her confidence in this team—“firefighters” who run toward broken places. For Letty, winning isn’t numbers, it’s staying in the fight, building sustainable families, and refusing to tap out before the story is fully told.
Here’s what we explore together: 🔥 What first stirred Letty’s heart to serve vulnerable children 🔥 Why ministry with people, not for them, is the only way transformation lasts 🔥 The danger of the false summit—and why Summit is both a promise and a warning 🔥 Why fixing the pond is essential to breaking cycles of poverty 🔥 What gives Letty confidence in the Hands & Feet Project team 🔥 The next summit for H&FP—building systems as deep and wide as Ephesians 3
If you’re stepping into a new chapter, if you’re leading through uncertainty, or if you’re trying to stay faithful in the calling God placed on your shoulders—this conversation will strengthen your grip on the rope. It will remind you that the work is holy. The climb is worth it. And the God who called you is still leading upward.
Lean in. Take a breath. And keep climbing.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Witnessing Poverty's Global Reality 04:50 "Life-Changing Encounter with Faith" 08:05 "Reflecting on Growth and Leadership" 12:25 "Climbing Mountains with Vision" 13:50 "Beware the False Summit" 16:40 "Preserving Families Through Pivots" 21:10 "Flourishing Through Depth and Growth" 23:54 "Winning Is Staying Resilient" 27:50 "Believing God's Truth About You" 30:25 "Pray for Unity and Strength" 34:20 "Hands and Feet: Sharing Jesus" 36:57 "Climbing Together for Children"
Project Red
Project Red brings you the remarkable stories of sacrifice, passion, and unwavering commitment in the face of seemingly impossible challenges. Birthed by the ministry of Hands and Feet Project, and hosted by Patrick Austin, Will McGinniss, and Mark Stuart, this inspiring series explores what it truly means to persevere and to serve faithfully when the path forward seems unclear.
For over 20 years, Hands and Feet Project has been serving vulnerable children and families in Haiti through hurricanes, earthquakes, political unrest, and countless other challenges. Now, they're bringing the wisdom gained through these experiences directly to you through compelling conversations with change-makers who have dedicated their lives to being the hands and feet of Jesus in a broken world.
Each episode features intimate discussions with guests who understand the cost of service—ordinary people showing up in extraordinary ways. You'll hear stories of supernatural provision when disaster struck, honest reflections about what it means to endure when others are walking away, and practical wisdom from those who've discovered that saying "yes" to God can lead to extraordinary impact.
Whether you're considering stepping into your own calling, currently facing mountains that seem insurmountable, or simply seeking stories of hope and perseverance, Project Red offers encouragement through authentic conversations with people who've discovered the courage to keep climbing—even when behind one mountain always stands another.
Hands & Feet Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Nashville, TN.
