In this second podcast of HEART's new monthly series, Straight from
the HEART, Vickie Winkler and Jerry Kitchel discuss the fascinating
area of 'friend-raising'.
It doesn't take long to realize how Vickie's approach to raising support
and awareness for HEART over the past 20 years is very different from
many popular strategies advanced today.
Whenever Vickie is asked to define her fundraising strategy, her
answer always boils down to this... PRAYER! Without prayer, she
contends, nothing else can happen. The stories flow from this
conversation with amazing examples of how God has always provided
exactly what's needed at exactly the right time.
For anyone who has known the challenges of asking for money and
depending on the charity a special cause, this discussion is certain
to be a wellspring of inspiration.
Miracles still happen today, Vickie says. Many times, they'll happen in
the eleventh hour just to test our faith.

In this 2-part podcast, Vickie and Jerry discuss HEART's early work.
Vickie's mission in life to help mothers living with HIV/AIDS, as well
as provide help for their children who have been innocent victims of
this dreaded disease. Vickie's story is one of surmounting challenges,
witnessing miracles, and enduring with unshakable faith. This story
is sure to inspire any listener.