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SummaryI’m Simone Halpin, and in 2012 God stirred my heart in Chicago to confront the horror of commercial sexual exploitation. I gathered women to pray, worship, and then drive through the city sharing Jesus’ love with those enslaved. Inspired by Nehemiah’s example, we fasted and prayed, then boldly asked our church elders to support a residential home. Four years later, in 2016, Naomi’s House opened its doors, offering a year-and-a-half residential program, a day program, and drop-in centers for women stuck in exploitation. Over time I saw how childhood abuse, disrupted education, substance introduction, and broken families create vulnerabilities. In community—rooted in Christ—we provide individualized care so each woman can experience healing, purpose, and hope. 🙏🏽🏠💖

Simone Halpin reached for the sex worker and earnestly pleaded, “You don’t have to do this!”. The woman’s eyes said everything: “Yes I do. You have no idea what my life is like.”

At that moment, the questions flooded into Simone’s mind, but one thing she knew to her core – THIS is not right.

Warning: This episode deals with themes of sexual abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

Simone Halpin is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Naomi’s House. Naomi’s House is a nonprofit organization in the Chicago area whose mission is to help women who have suffered from commercial sexual exploitation find freedom, healing and a fresh start. To learn more about Naomi’s House, visit www.NaomisHouse.org.

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Producers: Walt and Annie Manis
Editor: Walt Manis

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Time Chapters
 
02:15 Gathering to pray
05:40 First street outreach
07:05 Nehemiah inspiration
09:30 Atlanta ministry partnership
12:10 Elders grant approval
14:20 Naomi’s House opens
17:05 Program model overview
20:15 Trauma trend insights
22:45 Community healing focus
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Story Partners
We're a Christian storytelling ministry based in Austin, TX. We make short documentary films and have a seasonal podcast where we tell stories of how Jesus has changed peoples' lives. Watch our films here and look for The Story Partners Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts.  
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