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The Lost, The Found, and The Refuge w/ Steve & Brandyn Gipe

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking. Listener discretion is advised. Some stories don’t begin with calling — they begin with survival. In this deeply moving episode of Sacred & Strange, Jay sits down with Steve and Brandyn Gipe, longtime friends and the founders of Cedar Refuge, a nonprofit building safe, long-term homes for young survivors of human trafficking—specifically boys ages 6–18 and girls ages 6–10, two of the most overlooked demographics in the system. Together, they trace the long road from broken beginnings to redemptive purpose. Steve shares his journey from a rigid, legalistic upbringing, through rebellion, addiction, and a radical roadside encounter with God that redirected his life toward loving and shepherding at-risk youth. Brandyn opens up about growing up amid instability, domestic violence, abandonment, and emotional shutdown—and how God preserved her, healed her, and shaped her heart for vulnerable children. This conversation explores: What it means to be lost—and unseen How people are found through love, presence, and obedience Why some are called to become a refuge for others The heartbreaking gaps in care for trafficked children in America Why there are currently no residential homes for male trafficking victims and none for victims under 10 How Cedar Refuge is responding by building something that doesn’t yet exist This is not a polished testimony episode. It’s raw. Honest. Pastoral. And hopeful. It’s about saying yes when God asks you to stand in the gap—especially when the cost is high and the work is heavy. If you’ve ever wondered how personal pain can become purpose… If you’ve ever felt burdened for the overlooked… If you’ve ever asked what faith looks like when it moves toward suffering instead of away from it… This episode is for you. ☕ Special Note: To support Cedar Refuge, 100% of proceeds from coffee sales on release day and the following day are being donated directly to their mission. Head over to www.theporchny.com for more info! 00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Guests 00:39 Fundraising for Cedar Refuge 02:41 Welcome to Sacred and Strange 03:10 Steve and Brandyn's Backgrounds 07:29 Steve's Early Life and Challenges 09:01 Moving to Ohio and New Beginnings 22:15 Steve's Encounter with the Lord 30:39 Starting a Nonprofit and Youth Work 36:45 Pursuing a Purpose Beyond College 37:09 Empathy for the Shooters 37:58 A Calling to Help At-Risk Youth 39:14 Journey to California 41:53 A Life-Changing Encounter at the Border 45:11 Starting a New Job and Meeting Erin 49:45 Brandyn's Early Life and Family Struggles 01:04:41 Moving to Arkansas and Experiencing Racism 01:10:06 Returning to California and Finding Stability 01:15:20 Joining the Choir and Finding a Team 01:16:25 Introduction to Movies and Choir 01:17:30 Science Class Confrontation 01:18:48 Youth Group and Mission Trips 01:19:46 Miraculous Healing Stories 01:23:05 Life-Changing Uganda Trip 01:29:04 Discovering Human Trafficking 01:32:36 Founding Cedar Refuge 01:39:34 Vision and Future Plans 01:47:11 Call to Action and Conclusion