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Trauma can steal more than peace, it can steal your story. We pick up our conversation with Jaco Booyens at the intersection of faith and culture, where he lays out a sobering idea: spiritual accusation often targets the very wounds we carry, and if we don’t know what God says about us, we’re easier to manipulate through shame, fear, and false identity. That’s why we talk so plainly about laying down heavy burdens, choosing courage, and trusting that God can bring beauty and testimony out of what tried to break you.

Jaco also shares hard-earned insight from decades of fighting human trafficking and sexual exploitation. We unpack how extreme trauma can warp memory, rewrite narrative, and leave people feeling disconnected from reality, which helps explain why “rescue” is only the first step and why restoration takes endurance, community, and truth. This is a frank conversation about evil, but it’s also a hopeful one about healing, resilience, and the kind of faith that refuses to quit.

Then we zoom out to America: what makes this nation different, why a naturalized citizen can sometimes see its value more clearly than we do, and what responsibility Christians and pastors carry right now. Jaco explains why he believes the church must be anchored in Washington, DC and why he feels called to plant there while continuing the work of protecting children. If you care about trauma healing, anti-human trafficking advocacy, Christian civic engagement, and biblical values in public life, this segment will challenge you to build instead of consume.

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Today's Bible verse: Ephesians 2:1-2

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Jim Daly continues his conversation with television host Sheila Walsh, sharing from her new book, The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Heaven Changes Everything. If you’re looking for encouragement or a fresh glimpse of God’s love for you and your family, Sheila shares the incredible hope we have in Jesus Christ.

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