Podcast Episode
Man Up! Randy Simpkins

About this episode
What happens when God takes an unexpected moment and turns it into a life-changing mission? In this episode of The Man Up Show, host Nikita sits down with pastor and kidney donor Randy Simpkins for a powerful conversation about faith, obedience, sacrifice, and the difference one person can make in another person's life. Randy shares the remarkable story of how he became a living kidney donor after overhearing a desperate plea from someone searching for an O-positive donor. What began as a prompting from the Holy Spirit ultimately led to a successful kidney donation—and a new mission to raise awareness about the tremendous need for living kidney donors. Randy also shares the vision behind End the Wait, an upcoming feature film and national awareness campaign designed to inspire people to learn more about kidney donation and the lives that can be changed through it. The conversation also turns toward Man Camp, where Randy opens up about stepping outside his comfort zone, finding spiritual rest and clarity, and experiencing God in ways he didn't expect. He shares how the experience has impacted his ministry, his family, and the men he now encourages to pursue a deeper relationship with Christ. This episode is a powerful reminder that obedience can lead to blessing, one life can impact another, and sometimes God uses an unexpected moment to reveal exactly why He has placed us where we are. In this episode: Randy's journey as a living kidney donor The urgent need for kidney transplants and living donors The vision behind End the Wait How churches can get involved through Banking on a Kidney Randy's experience at Man Camp Stepping outside your comfort zone to hear from God The importance of prayer, obedience, and spiritual growth How one person can become a vessel for God to change another person's life Come away encouraged, challenged, and reminded to be salt and light, make a difference, and live a God-filled life.