From the NFL to Uganda (feat. Zach Sudfeld)
In this episode, I speak with Zach Sudfeld—former NFL player and long-term All Access advocate—about his journey from professional sports to empowering locals with access to the Gospel and the means of physical well-being in Uganda. Zach shares how hands-on encounters with poverty shaped his vision for effective giving, the lessons he learned through partnering with locals on the ground, and why it’s critical to pair generosity with careful program evaluation. We discuss how transparency, pooled giving, and rigorous reporting enable All Access members to maximize their impact in the world’s most unreached and impoverished places.
Key Highlights
Key Highlights
- Zach reflects on formative experiences traveling as a teenager, which led to a lifelong commitment to empower locals with access to the Gospel and physical well-being.
- Practical lessons from program work in Uganda—what it looks like to partner with locals, recognize cultural context, and shift from one-time giving to sustainable, long-term empowerment.
- The vital role of data, transparency, and ongoing reporting in selecting programs that actually maximize our impact for members.
- A deep dive into integrating giving into personal financial strategy, including the benefits of pooled giving and approaching generosity with intentionality.
- A candid look at the complexity of global poverty—from mistaken approaches that create dependency to the importance of humility and learning through real program updates.
