22: Child Trafficking Uncensored; Protecting The Children From Exploitation

08/05/20 • 52 min

“My eyes opened up to the fact that this is real, this is relevant, this is happening right in our front yards”

Children are a bundle of joy, innocent God-given gifts to every family, and the hope of our nation’s future. As of the moment, we might be safe at home with our kids, enjoying a lovely day under the sun with precious smiles from ear to ear, but are you aware that 800,000 children go missing every year and that is roughly 2000 children per day. These children are experiencing the opposite of what our children are enjoying right now. They are maltreated, sold, and harvested for organs.

Herewith us today are two good friends of mine, Alex and Jen on this awakening and alarming conversation about child trafficking and putting an end to these immoral and unlawful crimes.

In this time of crisis, we are called to be the soldiers of the weak, the voice of the voiceless and the defender of the innocent. Never be afraid to fight for the helpless, donate and light the torch of hope for millions of missing children that it might enlighten their path to their way home.

Ephesians 5:11- “Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.”

Commonly used codewords by predators that you should be aware of:

#hotdog- young boy
#pizza- young girl
#cheesepizza- little girl (infant)
#pasta- little boy (infant)
#icecream- male prostitute
#walnut- a person of color
#map- semen
#sauce- orgy

Stop using these hashtags especially when posting photos of your children online:

#pottytraining #bathtime #nekedkids #kidsbathtime #bikinikids #pottyseat #toddlerbikini #toilettraining #nakedchild #pottypants #kidsshower

8 Ways a predator will approach its prey and how you can protect them (38:03)

A predator might pay special attention to a child and make him or her feel special.
A predator might isolate your child by involving him or her in a fun activity that requires them to be alone.
A predator might touch your child in the presence of you so that he or she thinks that you’re comfortable with her being touched or him being touched.
Keep in mind that the first physical contact between a predator in his or her victim is often non-sexual and designed to desensitize the child.
A predator might take advantage of your child’s natural curiosity about sex by telling dirty jokes showing him or her pornography by playing sexual games.
A predator may offer to play games, buy treats for young children.
A predator might present him or herself as a sympathetic listener when parents, friends, and others disappoint a child.
A predator might eventually treat the child victim as a co-conspirator in the relationship.

Links:

The Ted Gunderson Files; Educate Yourself: https://educate-yourself.org/tg/
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: https://www.missingkids.org/
Operation Underground Railroad: https://ourrescue.org/

Apps Mentioned:

Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/jenbayer/guided-meditations/soaking-in-the-savior
Bark- Parental Controls: https://www.bark.us/

Books Mentioned:

The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality

Changes: 7 Biblical Lessons to Make Sense of Puberty

Relationships: 11 Lessons to Give Kids a Greater Understanding of Biblical Sexuality

*All books mentioned are up and available on Amazon

Speak up, tell your story, and enlighten the persons in power by writing to the Senators and Congressmen. Head on to GovTrack.us- Tracking the United States Congress: https://www.govtrack.us/

I am here to serve you, and I can't wait for you to share with me how I can serve you better. Tag me @meredith_franklin in your social media post or tag @leadhershippodcast and share with us what is the greatest thing that holds you back from stepping into your greatness!

“My eyes opened up to the fact that this is real, this is relevant, this is happening right in our front yards”

Herewith us today are two good friends of mine, Alex and Jen on this awakening and alarming conversation about child trafficking and putting an end to these immoral and unlawful crimes.

Ephesians 5:11- “Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.”

Commonly used codewords by predators that you should be aware of:

#hotdog- young boy
#pizza- young girl
#cheesepizza- little girl (infant)
#pasta- little boy (infant)
#icecream- male prostitute
#walnut- a person of color
#map- semen
#sauce- orgy

Stop using these hashtags especially when posting photos of your children online:

#pottytraining #bathtime #nekedkids #kidsbathtime #bikinikids #pottyseat #toddlerbikini #toilettraining #nakedchild #pottypants #kidsshower

8 Ways a predator will approach its prey and how you can protect them (38:03)

A predator might pay special attention to a child and make him or her feel special.
A predator might isolate your child by involving him or her in a fun activity that requires them to be alone.
A predator might touch your child in the presence of you so that he or she thinks that you’re comfortable with her being touched or him being touched.
Keep in mind that the first physical contact between a predator in his or her victim is often non-sexual and designed to desensitize the child.
A predator might take advantage of your child’s natural curiosity about sex by telling dirty jokes showing him or her pornography by playing sexual games.
A predator may offer to play games, buy treats for young children.
A predator might present him or herself as a sympathetic listener when parents, friends, and others disappoint a child.
A predator might eventually treat the child victim as a co-conspirator in the relationship.

Links:

The Ted Gunderson Files; Educate Yourself: https://educate-yourself.org/tg/
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: https://www.missingkids.org/
Operation Underground Railroad: https://ourrescue.org/

Apps Mentioned:

Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/jenbayer/guided-meditations/soaking-in-the-savior
Bark- Parental Controls: https://www.bark.us/

Books Mentioned:

The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality

Changes: 7 Biblical Lessons to Make Sense of Puberty

Relationships: 11 Lessons to Give Kids a Greater Understanding of Biblical Sexuality

*All books mentioned are up and available on Amazon

Speak up, tell your story, and enlighten the persons in power by writing to the Senators and Congressmen. Head on to GovTrack.us- Tracking the United States Congress: https://www.govtrack.us/

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21: Why Now is the Right Time to Speak Out about Racism with Kristy Millen

America is one great nation divided by inequality and race, contradicting its independent name, "United."

Today my friend Kristy Millen joined us in the podcast to chat this sensitive topic about racism. Kristy is a fearless, beautiful woman of color who will share her personal life experience dealing with racism.

Now is the right time to stand up for them. Keeping silent in this time of other's needs isn't the right option. Never be afraid of voicing out for others, they need our support and voice to speak out the truth. Imagine if all the people who believe and fight for what is right would stand up for them? Support them and empower them? That might end the long history of racism in this world.

Highlights:

Racism encounters that people are getting used to and treating it as "normal" when, in fact, it's not.
Educating the children of the TRUTH about the country's racism history
Kristy's origin story of how she and her family came to America
A black woman's death in the hands of a white man; The Death of her sister Monique that unveiled the ugliness of the justice system for black people
The importance of educating your kids in their early years about racism
Exercising your rights to vote and understanding how the constitution works
The huge impact and contribution of the black community to the American economy
Christy's beautiful and empowering message for all of us.

Movies Mentioned:

Netflix: Just Mercy

Speak up, pray for them, and stand with them, sign the petitions, vote wisely.

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23: Here’s Why There’s Nothing To Be Afraid Of with Homeschooling Your Children with Raquel Ramirez

“Remove that cloud from you and just enjoyed your children, and this would probably be an amazing year for them”

The after-effects of this COVID crisis are here hunting us with no exemption, and one of it is homeschooling our children. If you’re a mom like me who has little to zero ideas of how to homeschool your children and about to go crazy, then this episode is dedicated just for you!

I have invited over a dear friend of mine, Raquel Ramirez, a rockstar entrepreneur mom who’s now on the 5th year, slaying on homeschooling her children on this talk about the reality of homeschool. Raquel brought with their fun-filled homeschooling journey, the challenges she went through, her tips and tricks in handling your children, and everything you need to know about teaching your kids at home.

Highlights (5 or more important topics):

Raquel on homeschooling her children; the challenges, changes and amazingly fun learning experience throughout the years
The importance of knowing your children and adapting to their differences in figuring out the different dynamics of teaching
Costs and approach in choosing curriculums for your children
Making them understand that you are a team, a family in imposing schedules
Motivating your child; keeping you child’s attention and doing with multiple children
Introducing your child to entrepreneurship by enhancing and exposing them to their favorite skill or hobbies
Finding support with your community by reaching out and giving back to them
Raquels inspiring and motivating message for all struggling moms out there

Social Links:

Instagram: @raquelmramirez

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuEln8X2c-pxZczNwXrokQ