Episode 102 - Toxic Relationship Series - Rebecca Bender

It’s easy to think of human trafficking as something that happens “somewhere else.” We’d all agree that it’s a horrendous evil, but our subconscious minds dull its edges by framing it as happening in countries thousands of miles away or in the distant past. But for millions of people in the world today, human trafficking is a monster that must be confronted each and every day. For years, Rebecca Bender was one of those people. Caught in a relationship that wasn’t what it seemed, Rebecca was forced through deceit, threats, and abuse to do things she never would have chosen. To continue our Toxic Relationships Series, Rebecca sits down with Davey to share her story of how she escaped from the hell of human trafficking and how she’s found redemption and purpose on the other side.

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It’s your choice to strengthen that muscle of grace or to strengthen judgment.
— Rebecca Bender


I can’t live through a fire and not come out smelling like smoke, and to at least admit ‘Hey, I smell smoke and I need some help’.
— Rebeca Bender

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