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A Journey of Fighting Human Trafficking with Dennis and Bobbie Mark – Ep. 85

June 10, 2025
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dennis and Bobbie Mark, founders of Redeemed Ministries and true pioneers in the anti-trafficking movement. After 19 years of dedicated service, they share their journey from strip club outreach to opening one of Texas’s first residential homes for sex trafficking survivors. Dennis and Bobbie discuss the evolution of trauma-informed care, the challenges of building programs without precedent, and how their work has influenced law enforcement approaches to supporting victims

Their story reveals the heart behind the statistics and demonstrates how commitment to serving the most vulnerable can create lasting change. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of anti-trafficking work and the power of restoration.

Learn more about their work at https://www.redeemedtx.org/

Chapter Markers

00:01:28 – Early Days: First Strip Club Outreach 

00:05:27 – Opening the First Safe House 

00:12:16 – Learning Trauma-Informed Care Principles

00:20:34 – Training Law Enforcement Officers 

00:42:00 – The Role of Healthy Men 

00:55:00 – Future of Anti-Trafficking Work

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