“It wasn’t just a shoebox. It was a reminder that God sees this child — and He hasn’t forgotten them.”
What happens after you pack a shoebox?
On this episode of What Hope Sounds Like, Christian Artist Austin French joins Jeff and Ryan from The Light FM as they talk about witnessing firsthand what God does through Operation Christmas Child.
It’s one thing to drop a box in a collection bin. It’s another thing entirely to place it into a child’s hands, to look into their eyes and to see how Jesus uses something seemingly insignificant to spark something eternal.
From remote villages to moments none of us expected, this trip wasn’t just about delivering gifts, it was about watching Jesus meet kids (and honestly, us) right in the middle of their stories.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your small “yes” matters - this episode will remind you: it does. More than you know. Your small act of obedience can have global impact.
A simple shoebox can be the doorway for a child to encounter the love of Jesus
March 12th, 2026, 06:52 pm
What Hope Sounds Like
Hope in Every Box: Our Operation Christmas Child Trip to Belize
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Published March 12th, 2026, 06:52 pm
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“It wasn’t just a shoebox. It was a reminder that God sees this child — and He hasn’t forgotten them.”
What happens after you pack a shoebox?
On this episode of What Hope Sounds Like, Christian Artist Austin French joins Jeff and Ryan from The Light FM as they talk about witnessing firsthand what God does through Operation Christmas Child.
It’s one thing to drop a box in a collection bin. It’s another thing entirely to place it into a child’s hands, to look into their eyes and to see how Jesus uses something seemingly insignificant to spark something eternal.
From remote villages to moments none of us expected, this trip wasn’t just about delivering gifts, it was about watching Jesus meet kids (and honestly, us) right in the middle of their stories.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your small “yes” matters - this episode will remind you: it does. More than you know. Your small act of obedience can have global impact.
A simple shoebox can be the doorway for a child to encounter the love of Jesus
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