Welcome to a very special edition of The Protectors Podcast.

In 1987, seven-year-old Lauren Burns was abducted by her father and taken thousands of miles away to Jordan. With no cell phones, no internet, and no idea whether she would ever see her mother again, Lauren was left to begin an entirely different life in a foreign country.

Today, Lauren shares what she experienced through the eyes of that frightened young child. We’re also joined by Don Feeney, a member of the team that carried out the extraordinary mission to bring her home. You’ll hear the story from both sides - from Lauren’s life in Jordan and the moment strangers suddenly arrived to take her away, to Don’s gripping account of the planning, danger, and execution of the rescue itself.

It is a remarkable true story that eventually inspired the NBC movie Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story. This is one special edition of the Protectors Podcast you will not want to miss.

The Protectors Podcast - Sharing Stories of Hope, Courage, and Perseverance.

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Lauren Burns Bio: Lauren Burns is the author of Stolen: A True Story of Kidnapping, Rescue, and Redemption, a powerful true crime memoir based on her real-life experience of being abducted at age seven and taken to the Middle East. Her story made international headlines, featured on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, People, and Reader’s Digest, and later inspired a television movie. Today, Lauren is a sought-after speaker on trauma, redemption, and faith, and the host of The Redeemed Podcast. Through her speaking, podcast, and growing platform, Lauren shares powerful stories of resilience and restoration, helping others process past wounds, reclaim their identity, and experience freedom through forgiveness. Lauren holds a master's degree in physical therapy and lives in Texas with her husband and children.

Lauren Burns Website: https://www.laurenburns.net/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/

Purchase the book here!: Stolen: A True Story—Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed

Redeemed Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redeemed-podcast/id1741136389

Don Feeney, CEO Range 19: https://range19.com/personnel/

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