This Holiday Season, Create a Tradition That Transforms Lives

What if this Christmas, your family could do something more meaningful than decorating the tree or exchanging gifts—something that plants seeds of kindness and changes lives across the globe? Imagine a tradition that not only brings joy to others but also shapes your children’s hearts with a lifelong spirit of generosity.

This holiday, make giving the greatest gift of all.

How can we make this a reality?

Catherine’s guest, Brian Frazier, shares his powerful journey of faith and purpose. With nearly 15 years at World Vision—a Christian humanitarian organization that brings hope to the poor and oppressed—Brian has witnessed firsthand the transformational power of generosity. Inspired by a life-changing trip to India, Brian left a successful career in engineering and banking to dedicate his life to helping others. His commitment even led his family to relocate to Bangalore, India, in pursuit of service.

In this episode, Catherine and Brian explore how families can embrace generosity and make an extraordinary impact through simple acts of giving.

Here’s what you’ll discover:
The Power of Family Giving: Brian shares how involving children in charitable activities—like choosing gifts through World Vision’s gift catalog—can create meaningful family traditions that inspire lifelong habits of giving.
World Vision’s Global Impact: Learn how World Vision has sparked transformative change—from creating Mongolia’s first Christian radio station to delivering clean water to villages in Rwanda.
Stories That Inspire Hope: Hear about Rachida, an 8-year-old Sudanese refugee who found hope through World Vision’s efforts after losing her family to war.
Lives Transformed: Experience the joy of a family in Zambia whose life was forever changed by a goat-herding program, offering them new opportunities and hope for the future.
Generosity as a Legacy: Discover how small acts—like sponsoring a child or giving a life-changing gift—can instill values of compassion and selflessness in your children, creating a lasting legacy of generosity.
Building Global Bridges: Reflect on how connecting with those in need—whether across the world or in your community—brings hope, fuels dreams, and reminds us of the profound difference we can make together.

This episode is an invitation to bring your faith to life this Christmas season through actionable, family-focused giving. Together, we can bridge the gap between affluence and need, offering hope to children around the world while creating cherished family traditions grounded in love and service.

For more information, to sponsor a child, or to explore the gift catalog, visit worldvision.org. Start a tradition of generosity today, and let this Christmas be remembered as the season your family gave the gift of hope.

About the Guest: Brian Frazier is the Executive Director of Team World Vision, a program of World Vision that mobilizes individuals—many of them non-runners—to conquer half and full marathons in support of ending the global water crisis in Jesus’ name. In his role, Brian passionately inspires people to take on physical challenges on behalf of the world’s most vulnerable communities. Brian’s unconventional career path began in engineering, transitioned to banking with a focus on microfinance, and ultimately led him to finding his calling in fundraising. Over the course of his career with World Vision, Brian has worked in more than 30 countries. His unique perspective and broad skill set fuel his commitment to advocating for the forgotten and marginalized.

Brian lives in Houston, Texas, with his wife, Colette. Together, they are the proud parents of four wonderful children: Corban, Haddon, Kai, and Niya.

Episode Links:

World Vision Gift Catalog.

Instagram: @worldvisionusa

Facebook: World Vision USA

Twitter: @worldvisionusa

This Holiday Season, Create a Tradition That Transforms Lives
What if this Christmas, your family could do something more meaningful than decorating the tree or exchanging gifts&mdash;something that plants seeds of kindness and changes lives across the globe? Imagine a tradition that not only brings joy to others but also shapes your children&rsquo;s hearts with a lifelong spirit of generosity.
This holiday, make giving the greatest gift of all.
How can we make this a reality?
Catherine&rsquo;s guest, Brian Frazier, shares his powerful journey of faith and purpose. With nearly 15 years at World Vision&mdash;a Christian humanitarian organization that brings hope to the poor and oppressed&mdash;Brian has witnessed firsthand the transformational power of generosity. Inspired by a life-changing trip to India, Brian left a successful career in engineering and banking to dedicate his life to helping others. His commitment even led his family to relocate to Bangalore, India, in pursuit of service.
In this episode, Catherine and Brian explore how families can embrace generosity and make an extraordinary impact through simple acts of giving.
Here&rsquo;s what you&rsquo;ll discover:
<ul>
<li>The Power of Family Giving: Brian shares how involving children in charitable activities&mdash;like choosing gifts through World Vision&rsquo;s gift catalog&mdash;can create meaningful family traditions that inspire lifelong habits of giving.</li>
<li>World Vision&rsquo;s Global Impact: Learn how World Vision has sparked transformative change&mdash;from creating Mongolia&rsquo;s first Christian radio station to delivering clean water to villages in Rwanda.</li>
<li>Stories That Inspire Hope: Hear about Rachida, an 8-year-old Sudanese refugee who found hope through World Vision&rsquo;s efforts after losing her family to war.</li>
<li>Lives Transformed: Experience the joy of a family in Zambia whose life was forever changed by a goat-herding program, offering them new opportunities and hope for the future.</li>
<li>Generosity as a Legacy: Discover how small acts&mdash;like sponsoring a child or giving a life-changing gift&mdash;can instill values of compassion and selflessness in your children, creating a lasting legacy of generosity.</li>
<li>Building Global Bridges: Reflect on how connecting with those in need&mdash;whether across the world or in your community&mdash;brings hope, fuels dreams, and reminds us of the profound difference we can make together.</li>
</ul>
This episode is an invitation to bring your faith to life this Christmas season through actionable, family-focused giving. Together, we can bridge the gap between affluence and need, offering hope to children around the world while creating cherished family traditions grounded in love and service.
For more information, to sponsor a child, or to explore the <a href="https://donate.worldvision.org/giftcatalog#activeuer%20half%20and%20full%20marathons%20in%20support%20of%20ending%20the%20global%20water%20crisis%20in%20Jesus&rsquo;%20name.%20In%20his%20role,%20Brian%20passionately%20inspires%20people%20to%20take%20on%20physical%20challenges%20on%20behalf%20of%20the%20world&rsquo;s%20most%20vulnerable%20communities.%20Brian&rsquo;s%20unconventional%20career%20path%20began%20in%20engineering,%20transitioned%20to%20banking%20with%20a%20focus%20on%20microfinance,%20and%20ultimately%20led%20him%20to%20finding%20his%20calling%20in%20fundraising.%20Over%20the%20course%20of%20his%20career%20with%20World%20Vision,%20Brian%20has%20worked%20in%20more%20than%2030%20countries.%20His%20unique%20perspective%20and%20broad%20skill%20set%20fuel%20his%20commitment%20to%20advocating%20for%20the%20forgotten%20and%20marginalized.%20%20%20Brian%20lives%20in%20Houston,%20Texas,%20with%20his%20wife,%20Colette.%20Together,%20they%20are%20the%20proud%20parents%20of%20four%20wonderful%20children:%20Corban,%20Haddon,%20Kai,%20and%20Niya.%20%20%20%20Episode%20Links:%20%20%20World%20Vision%20Gift%20Catalog.%20%20Instagram:%20@worldvisionusa%20Facebook:%20World%20Vision%20USA%20Twitter:%20@worldvisionusa">gift catalog</a>, visit <a href="https://www.worldvision.org">worldvision.org</a>. Start a tradition of generosity today, and let this Christmas be remembered as the season your family gave the gift of hope.
About the Guest: Brian Frazier is the Executive Director of Team World Vision, a program of World Vision that mobilizes individuals&mdash;many of them non-runners&mdash;to conquer half and full marathons in support of ending the global water crisis in Jesus&rsquo; name. In his role, Brian passionately inspires people to take on physical challenges on behalf of the world&rsquo;s most vulnerable communities. Brian&rsquo;s unconventional career path began in engineering, transitioned to banking with a focus on microfinance, and ultimately led him to finding his calling in fundraising. Over the course of his career with World Vision, Brian has worked in more than 30 countries. His unique perspective and broad skill set fuel his commitment to advocating for the forgotten and marginalized.
Brian lives in Houston, Texas, with his wife, Colette. Together, they are the proud parents of four wonderful children: Corban, Haddon, Kai, and Niya.
Episode Links:
World Vision <a href="https://donate.worldvision.org/giftcatalog">Gift Catalog</a>.
Instagram: @worldvisionusa
Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/worldvision">World Vision USA</a>
Twitter: @worldvisionusa

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars is dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world. Catherine is an expert in Christian Apologetics for parents and every episode helps moms and dads understand what is going on in our current culture and how Christians can and should respond.

Topics covered on this podcast include:
What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith
Can Our Words Change the Future?
Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?
13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z
What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?
How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview 
Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children

Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars is dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world. Catherine is an expert in Christian Apologetics for parents and every episode helps moms and dads understand what is going on in our current culture and how Christians can and should respond.
Topics covered on this podcast include:
<ul>
<li>What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith</li>
<li>Can Our Words Change the Future?</li>
<li>Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?</li>
<li>13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year</li>
<li>5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z</li>
<li>What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?</li>
<li>How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview </li>
<li>Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children</li>
</ul>
Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

Christian Parent, Crazy World is a podcast dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world.

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