Never Too Late to Change the World - Interview with Scott Stoutenburg

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About This Episode It's never too late to step into a new calling. After 20 years in landscaping, Scott Stoutenburg said yes to God at age 56 and joined Destiny Rescue, an organization that has rescued nearly 18,000 children from sexual exploitation worldwide. In this conversation, Scott gives an inside look at how rescues actually happen, from undercover agents who are often electricians and plumbers to police raids and an OSEC team that uses terrorist-tracking software to build cases for the FBI. He describes the after-care freedom plan that teaches trades and shares the gospel, the vital role of family support in emotionally heavy work, and why Christians must understand the link between pornography and trafficking. His reminder: we've all been rescued to rescue.

About Scott Stoutenburg Scott Stoutenburg is the Director of Student Engagement at Destiny Rescue, a Christian nonprofit that rescues children from sex trafficking worldwide through undercover agents, raids, and an after-care freedom plan. Before joining Destiny Rescue at 56, he spent 20 years in landscaping. He also champions Rescue Op 120, a student initiative helping young people become agents of change.

In This Episode A late-life calling — How Scott left a 20-year landscaping career at 56 to help rescue children. The reality of trafficking — Children as young as 18 months old are being exploited. Ordinary rescue agents — Why undercover agents include electricians and plumbers, not just Navy SEALs. Raids and online cases — How police raids and the OSEC team bring exploiters to justice. The freedom plan — After-care that teaches trades, shares the gospel, and keeps 83% of survivors free after two years. Rescued to rescue — The girl who led 16 others to Christ after her own rescue. Pornography and trafficking — Why demand fuels exploitation and how accountability software helps. Students making a difference — How Rescue Op 120 mobilizes young people. Family support — Carrying emotionally heavy work with the help of those closest to you.

Resources from This Episode Destiny Rescue Rescue Op 120 student initiative Shop Marriage After God resources Full show notes and blog post

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