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The Mission of Mercy: Rescuing Children and Finding Grace
Description
In this episode, Austin Gardner sits down with Stephen Underwood and Haley Thomas to discuss the vital work of Black Flag International and the Black Flag Innocence Foundation. Haley shares her journey from 7.5 years in the Navy as a K9 handler in Bahrain and San Diego to her transition into the civilian sector through the SkillBridge program.
The Mission:
The conversation dives deep into the mission of the Black Flag Innocence Foundation: combating child trafficking. We explore how professional expertise in high-end security is being used to bring light into the darkest corners of the world.
The Spiritual Takeaway:
Beyond the tactics and the missions, this episode is a testimony to the fact that we are "followed by mercy." Whether in the heat of a deployment or the transition to a new career, God’s goodness and grace pursue us. It’s a reminder that we don’t have to perform to be loved; we are held by a Father who calls us to be His children first.
Links & Resources:
- Learn more about the mission: waustingardner.com
- Support the Black Flag Innocence Foundation: https://bfi-foundation.org/about
- Follow Austin for more stories of grace: @waustingardner
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