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He Calls Me Daughter: God's Love for the Father Wound--Rick Altizer

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Mar 12, 2026
Rick Altizer, filmmaker behind He Calls Me Daughter, explores father wounds through real stories. Rochelle Starr, founder of Scarlet Hope, shares ministry work reaching women in the sex industry. They discuss how relationships, presence, and faith intersect with healing and transformation. The conversation highlights redemption, outreach, and the ripple effects of absent fathers.
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Raised To Love The Unlovely

  • Rochelle Starr grew up with a father who modeled loving the marginalized, which shaped her calling to serve people in the sex industry.
  • Her dad, a pastor, brought homeless people and prostitutes to church, teaching her to love the unlovely from age five.
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Answered Prayer In A Strip Club

  • Rochelle heard the Holy Spirit tell her to go to a nearby strip club and, after 18 months of prayer and fasting, began serving home-cooked meals there.
  • She and volunteers showed up with an Italian meal and served about 30 women, then continued every Thursday since 2008.
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No Catch Invitation Opened Doors

  • Rochelle approached a man in the club, offered a home-cooked meal with no catch, and he invited them in after sharing his story.
  • Their first outreach led to ongoing Thursday night meals and conversations that built trust.
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