Sozo Children's Podcast
From Birmingham, Alabama to Uganda, Africa—this is the story of transformation, faith, and community. The Sozo Children Podcast takes you behind the scenes of a nonprofit on a mission to see every child thriving and every community transformed. Through powerful stories, honest conversations, and updates from the ground, we’ll share how God is moving through Sozo Children—and how you can be part of it. Whether you're a longtime supporter or just discovering who we are, this podcast invites you into the heart of our mission.
Sozo Children's Podcast
Sozo Podcast | Season 1 Episode 6
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From Thrift Store to Choir Tour: The Vision Expands
In this episode of The Sozo Podcast, Haley Jones sits down once again with Sozo Children founder and CEO Suzanne Owens to unpack a pivotal season in the ministry's journey. From the move into their Avondale headquarters in early 2015 to the grand opening of Sozo Trading Co. that summer, Suzanne shares the behind-the-scenes story of how a passing comment at a donor dinner sparked the launch of a thrift store that now serves thousands.
But that’s not all—this episode also dives into the heartwarming origins of the very first Sozo Choir. Hear how a vision planted in 2007 came to life in 2016, as 21 children from Uganda traveled to the U.S. for a six-month tour that would forever shape their lives and the hearts of everyone they met.
Highlights:
- How a business partnership with RJ Mechanical made Sozo’s headquarters and thrift store possible
- The logistical mountain of bringing 21 Ugandan children to the U.S. for the first choir tour
- The unexpected spiritual, emotional, and academic growth the choir kids experienced
- Why reverse mission trips matter—and how they’re changing lives
Tune in and be reminded: when you follow God’s lead, even a simple idea can change the world.
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