The Journey from a Mission Trip to a Global Ministry with Simone Puccinelli

What does it look like to follow a calling that begins with a simple desire to help others? In this episode, Simone shares how a heart for children and a mission trip to Uganda eventually led her to found Simone's Kids while she was still in college. What started as one small act of faith has grown into a thriving nonprofit that provides education, nutrition, and holistic care for hundreds of children. Along the way, she explains why empowering local leaders and building sustainable programs has always been at the heart of the ministry.Simone also opens up about living with chronic illness, supporting her husband through medical school and residency, becoming a mother through adoption after infertility, and learning how to lead without losing sight of her faith. She offers practical encouragement for anyone feeling called to make a difference, reminding us that faithfulness often begins with one small step and the courage to keep going, even when the journey is difficult.To find out more about Simone's Kids, visit https://www.simoneskids.org/Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast