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#37 Machine Gun Preacher - Sam Childers
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1:45:46
Published: Mon Oct 03 2022
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From 1%er Biker Gang Member to rescuing children from being massacred in Africa. This man has made a positive mark felt by many in this world. Sam Childers AKA The Machine Gun Preacher joins us for an interview on The Shawn Ryan Show. ⬇️ 🚨 Please Donate to Rescue Children 🚨 ⬇️ https://www.machinegunpreacher.org/ Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://blackbuffalo.com/discount/SRS https://www.mudwtr.com/shawn (USE CODE SHAWN) https://www.bubsnaturals.com (USE CODE SHAWN) https://trueclassictees.com/ (USE CODE SRS) Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sam Childers, a former biker and addict turned humanitarian, is working to deprogram children in South Sudan who have been taught violent ideologies under the Koran.
00:00 - 03:49 (03:49)
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South Sudan
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Sam Childers, a former biker and addict turned humanitarian, is working to deprogram children in South Sudan who have been taught violent ideologies under the Koran. Despite facing death threats from a notorious warlord, Childers presses on to make a lasting impact in the lives of these children.

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Nonprofit organizations have to find a balance between making money and carrying on with their goals in order to keep up their operations.
03:49 - 09:13 (05:24)
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Nonprofit
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Nonprofit organizations have to find a balance between making money and carrying on with their goals in order to keep up their operations. This balance is crucial in achieving success in carrying out their missions.

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Sam shares how his troubled childhood led him to start using drugs at a very young age, progressing to the point of regularly carrying around a suitcase filled with various substances, despite no one else in his peer group doing so.
09:13 - 13:05 (03:52)
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Drugs
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Sam shares how his troubled childhood led him to start using drugs at a very young age, progressing to the point of regularly carrying around a suitcase filled with various substances, despite no one else in his peer group doing so.

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The speaker makes a controversial statement on resolving marital conflict and shares a personal story of turning his life around.
13:05 - 18:34 (05:28)
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Relationship advice
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The speaker makes a controversial statement on resolving marital conflict and shares a personal story of turning his life around.

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The speaker shares a story about his first experience with an African preacher, whom he initially planned to beat up, but instead received a surprising prophecy.
18:34 - 22:50 (04:16)
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Spirituality
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The speaker shares a story about his first experience with an African preacher, whom he initially planned to beat up, but instead received a surprising prophecy.

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A Vietnam veteran recounts his experiences in combat, including how he learned to fight back during ambushes and credits his success in life to a higher power.
22:50 - 28:16 (05:26)
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Vietnam War
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A Vietnam veteran recounts his experiences in combat, including how he learned to fight back during ambushes and credits his success in life to a higher power.

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A discussion about the ongoing violence and child soldiers in Congo.
28:16 - 33:58 (05:42)
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Congo
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A discussion about the ongoing violence and child soldiers in Congo.

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This podcast discusses the efforts of a nonprofit organization to provide a safe space for war-affected children in Congo by building a dormitory where they can live with adults and pursue an education and a better life.
33:58 - 39:59 (06:01)
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Congo
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This podcast discusses the efforts of a nonprofit organization to provide a safe space for war-affected children in Congo by building a dormitory where they can live with adults and pursue an education and a better life.

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The speaker inherited guns from his dad and uncles which he ended up giving to his brother and nephews before selling them.
39:59 - 43:36 (03:37)
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Guns
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The speaker inherited guns from his dad and uncles which he ended up giving to his brother and nephews before selling them.

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The speaker shares their personal journey of faith and how God has influenced their work, leading them to where they are today.
43:36 - 49:28 (05:52)
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Faith
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The speaker shares their personal journey of faith and how God has influenced their work, leading them to where they are today. They also briefly mention quitting chewing tobacco.

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A commercial farm in northern Uganda is helping to support one of the largest orphanages in the country, which has never shut down during wartime.
49:28 - 53:01 (03:33)
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Uganda
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A commercial farm in northern Uganda is helping to support one of the largest orphanages in the country, which has never shut down during wartime. The farm provides a sustainable source of income for the orphanage and its residents.

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The owner of an American-style truck stop in Uganda credits his success to hearing from God when he found the land for his business and realized that 2.5 acres wasn't enough.
53:01 - 57:13 (04:12)
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Success
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The owner of an American-style truck stop in Uganda credits his success to hearing from God when he found the land for his business and realized that 2.5 acres wasn't enough.

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The speaker shares his personal experiences of facing unexpected challenges and betrayal in his journey towards helping others and achieving success.
57:13 - 1:03:12 (05:59)
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Success
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The speaker shares his personal experiences of facing unexpected challenges and betrayal in his journey towards helping others and achieving success. He emphasizes on staying focused and resilient in the face of adversity.

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The Machine Gun Preacher cleared brush to keep rebels from hiding, and warned locals to not walk from the river at night.
1:03:12 - 1:07:56 (04:43)
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Conflict Zone
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The Machine Gun Preacher cleared brush to keep rebels from hiding, and warned locals to not walk from the river at night.

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The speaker discusses their efforts to build an organization that will continue to thrive even after their passing, emphasizing the importance of never quitting and persevering to ensure a lasting legacy.
1:07:56 - 1:11:53 (03:57)
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Legacy
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The speaker discusses their efforts to build an organization that will continue to thrive even after their passing, emphasizing the importance of never quitting and persevering to ensure a lasting legacy.

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The host discusses the statistics on the number of people who will die from starvation due to COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine, particularly in East Africa.
1:11:53 - 1:18:26 (06:33)
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COVID-19, East Africa, starvation
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The host discusses the statistics on the number of people who will die from starvation due to COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine, particularly in East Africa. An ad is included for Vigilance Elite's library of prepping videos and live chats for patrons.

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A man shares his story of faith and survival in Uganda, where he was threatened by a notorious warlord named Kony, and how he prayed for healing from an illness so he could continue his work.
1:18:26 - 1:24:27 (06:01)
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Uganda
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A man shares his story of faith and survival in Uganda, where he was threatened by a notorious warlord named Kony, and how he prayed for healing from an illness so he could continue his work.

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A father was able to find and bury his child who had been killed by the LRA in Africa, after being used as a sex slave and wife by the rebels, who were not accepted back into the village.
1:24:27 - 1:31:41 (07:14)
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Africa
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A father was able to find and bury his child who had been killed by the LRA in Africa, after being used as a sex slave and wife by the rebels, who were not accepted back into the village.

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The speaker talks about how he was asked about his favorite breakfast foods by a fellow veteran, and how after years of fighting in the military, he no longer likes being around people who romanticize violence.
1:31:41 - 1:39:10 (07:29)
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Veterans
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The speaker talks about how he was asked about his favorite breakfast foods by a fellow veteran, and how after years of fighting in the military, he no longer likes being around people who romanticize violence.

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The speaker talks about his wife not wanting to come to America and how his sales have reached about half a million dollars a year due to the efforts of others.
1:39:10 - 1:43:13 (04:03)
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Unknown
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The speaker talks about his wife not wanting to come to America and how his sales have reached about half a million dollars a year due to the efforts of others.

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#37 Machine Gun Preacher - Sam Childers
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