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Andi Buerger was trafficked and abused by her own family from the time she was six months old until she was 17. Her horrific childhood led her to attempt suicide on more than one occasion, but God snatched her from the flames of death and called her into a greater purpose. Andi is a survivor and founder of Voices Against Trafficking. She is also a speaker and the author of Voices Against Trafficking: The Strength of Many Voices Speaking as One and A Fragile Thread of Hope - One Survivor’s Quest to Rescue. She recounts her story of abuse, escape, and how she found her passion working toward helping other victims. Andi encourages parents to talk to their children openly, protect them, and keep them appropriately informed about how to stay alert and aware when it comes to steering clear of potentially abusive situations. TAKEAWAYS Come up with a generic code word or phrase within your immediate family that can be used to alert others to danger Don’t shame your child for making a bad choice - use it as a learning opportunity to help them see how to protect themselves in the future We have to allow our children and young adults to speak freely and openly without judgment or condemnation Every 40 seconds, a child under 18 is abducted or lured into something that “looks safe”

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Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

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David Michael Reardon and Cassie Dean share about their roles in the movie "SILENT NIGHT IN ALGONA". Katherine Warnock gives us some insights into "THE CHOSEN" Season Four.

Much of human trafficking is hidden in plain sight, but Becky Rasmussen is an expert on spotting the red flags that identify a potential victim and how to come to their aid. Becky is the founder and director of Call to Freedom, a non-profit that raises awareness about the horrors of human trafficking and provides supportive resources for those who have been victimized by the evil industry. She explains how human traffickers hunt for their victims, where they look, and how they keep themselves in business. She also breaks down the dangers of sextortion and familial trafficking that is often prevalent among very poor communities. “Use your gut,” she says. “If something doesn’t seem right, then our job as a community is to report it.” TAKEAWAYS The human trafficking triangle is comprised of three cycling points: buyer (demand), trafficker, and victim (supply) Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline if you suspect someone is being trafficked and victimized 1-888-373-7888 Traffickers who build relationships with their victims make it much harder for the abused parties to escape or report a crime Human traffickers are very observant and will watch and build relationships with someone before exploiting them later

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Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

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Kids today are facing more challenges than ever, and it is up to us as parents to make godly decisions that will help mold our children into wise and contributing members of society. Steve Hines discusses when and how to kick-start meaningful communication patterns with young children. Steve is the author of Salt, Light, & Kids: Parenting Well in Today’s Culture. He shares how to steer clear of common parenting traps, how to start conversations on tough topics, and how to check in with their kids and stay connected in their lives as they get older and hit the teenage years and beyond. “You have to develop a relationship where your kids want to spend time with you,” Steve says. TAKEAWAYS Establish a schedule where you make the time to do things with your children and build a solid relationship Eat dinner together as much as possible and make sure you have time for one-on-one conversations Hold yourself accountable to the same standards that you are expecting your children to adhere to It’s important that mom and dad have a solid, loving relationship to model for their children

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Real life mother and son actors Cassie Byram and Jonathan Byram talk about their roles as Jesus and his mother Mary in the feature film "FORTY-SEVEN DAYS WITH JESUS".

The challenges of parenting in today’s upside down culture are many and varied, but Steve Hines offers valuable insight on how to deal with modern society’s most pressing problems. Steve is the author of Salt, Light, & Kids: Parenting Well in Today’s Culture. After being prompted by the Holy Spirit to write the book, Steve shares about the process of being counter cultural and parenting our children in a way that protects them from the sin of the world without over-sheltering them from it. “Satan is a master of desensitizing us to sin,” he shares, discussing pop culture and society’s glorification of sinful behavior through virtually every medium - especially social media and technology. “The biggest challenge is that the voices they’re hearing at younger and younger ages are just overwhelming,” he says. TAKEAWAYS Technology is not harmless - every medium is being used to negatively influence our kids’ hearts and minds Much confusion and bad behavior are promoted on social media and TV, but we can teach our kids how to navigate the negative news Everyone seems desensitized to the horrors of the news cycle, whether it’s natural disasters or school shootings God will nudge you in the right direction on raising your kids when you’re praying, reading your Bible, and seeking Him regularly

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

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