🗽 Faith Through the Streets of Manhattan

What happens when a group of women from all walks of life come together to walk nearly 16 miles through one of the busiest cities in the world—not for sport, but for justice, prayer, and purpose?

That’s exactly what unfolded during the recent Freedom Challenge in New York City. In this special episode of the Freedom Challenge Online Podcast, host Tracy Daugherty sits down with Priscilla Paramala, co-pastor of Grace Place NYC and director of the Dream Center NYC, to reflect on a weekend that was anything but ordinary.

🌸 A Weekend of Purpose and Partnership

The weekend began with a deeply moving outreach to migrant mothers living in a nearby shelter. What started as a simple idea—a flower bar for Mother’s Day—blossomed into a beautiful act of dignity and love. Thanks to a last-minute donation from Trader Joe’s, hundreds of fresh flowers were arranged into bouquets by children and volunteers alike. One little boy’s proud gift to his mother became a moment that captured the heart of the entire event.

🚶‍♀️ The Urban Hike: 16 Miles of Prayer and Presence

The next day, 35–40 women gathered at Battery Park to begin a prayer walk that stretched all the way to Harlem. Along the way, they stopped to pray over neighborhoods, churches, and even workplaces—bringing spiritual light to the very streets where darkness often hides.

This wasn’t just a physical challenge. It was a spiritual declaration: that every step matters, every prayer is heard, and every act of love can shift the atmosphere.

💡 Why It Matters

In a city as vast and complex as New York, it’s easy to feel small. But as Priscilla shared, “When we say yes to something, God gives us something far more fulfilling than we could have imagined.” That yes—whether it’s to a walk, a prayer, or a moment of service—can ripple out in ways we may never fully see.

The Freedom Challenge raised over $30,000 during this event, but the true impact goes far beyond numbers. It’s about reigniting passion, reclaiming spiritual ground, and reminding each other why we’re here.

🙌 Join the Movement

Whether you live in a bustling city or a quiet town, there’s a place for you in this movement. You can:

Pray intentionally for the vulnerable.
Give generously to support frontline efforts.
Challenge yourself physically in upcoming events like the Adirondack Challenge this September.

Together, we can do good, do more, and do it in community.

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Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/RF06QZ3uHOY

Listen to the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/842389/episodes/17237364