On Earth As In Heaven

How many times can we see someone hurting before we stop noticing them?

When Dani Collins moved to Portland, Oregon, she never planned to start a street ministry. But after seeing women involved in prostitution and sex trafficking along Portland’s 82nd Avenue, she realized she could no longer simply drive past.

One day, Dani saw a woman on the street, went home, and felt compelled to go back. She grabbed her small dog, approached the woman, and simply asked how she was doing and whether she could pray for her.

That small act of obedience eventually became On 82nd As It Is in Heaven.

Today, Dani and other women regularly go onto the streets to build relationships, give practical gifts, pray, listen, and show the love of Jesus to women experiencing exploitation. The outreach also works alongside Salt and Light Ministry.

But this conversation goes beyond human trafficking.

Dani and Gabriel wrestle with how easily Christians can become desensitized to suffering, how judgment changes when we actually hear someone’s story, and why loving people often requires more than giving them food, clothing, or a quick Gospel presentation.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How Dani first became aware of sex trafficking
• The woman on 82nd Avenue who caused her to stop
• Starting with prayer and a few candy bars
• Understanding grooming and sexual exploitation
• Overcoming fear on the streets
• Moving from judgment to compassion
• Why relationships matter
• Practical help and sharing Jesus
• Following the Holy Spirit instead of a rigid formula
• Why Christians shouldn’t approach people as projects
• The role of prayer in frontline ministry
• Seeing the mission field already in your neighborhood

Dani’s story is a reminder that calling doesn’t always begin with a dramatic revelation.

Sometimes it begins when God opens your eyes to the person you’ve been driving past.

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