2.21 Dana Robb and Becky Rogers Discuss the tenet, We Seek After Knowledge and Wisdom

Currents: the Big Ocean Women Podcast

Dana Robb and Becky Rogers discussing the tenet, “We seek after knowledge and wisdom.”

Families Mentoring Families has educational tracks for teaching family life skills, basic literacy, academic, vocational skills, leadership, and agriculture. They have 110 literacy centers across Africa, in Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda, and are working to continue to expand. They also have an aftercare program for girls who have been trafficked as well as an education program to help girls avoid the lure of out of country work as domestic servants that actually end up being trafficked.

“When you’re educating the current generation, they have that hope that they can make their situation better where they are at, rather than this false hope that something out there that’s enticing them is going to solve their problem.” - Dana Robb

“[Education] doesn’t just change that person’s life, it changes the trajectory of their entire family for all the generations to come.” - Becky Rogers

“We walked away with nothing, and we showed up here with nothing. Nothing. No money, not knowing what we were going to do. And so if I told you about the miracles, like the growth in our faith — I don't even have words for it, I can’t even describe it except to share stories of the ways that God has come through and provided.” - Becky Rogers

“Our perspective in that way, and what else is possible if you don’t kill it yourself, let God do it, and just watch and show up, that is probably the biggest thing, that’s the biggest way that I’ve grown.” - Becky Rogers

“God tailors things for us, and when He needs us to learn something, He’s got a plan for it.” - Dana Robb

“At the end of the day, when we sit with women from all different cultures, we want the same things. We want a better life for our families and our children. We’ll do whatever it takes to accomplish that, we’re heavily invested in our families, but the powers that be that make policy don’t value those same things. And so it’s a very crucial and important part of Families Mentoring Families that we share with Big Ocean Women in gathering. . . gathering the women to support each other and to create our own voice around the things that we really and truly value.” - Becky Rogers

“At the end of the day, we’re all sisters from all different cultures, and there are so many things that we have in common and so many values that we hold the same that we should gather and strengthen each other around that.” - Becky Rogers

“Don’t be afraid. Fear takes a lot forms and it stops us from doing lots of things because when we second guess our own abilities we have so many voices trying to tell us we’re not good enough or we can’t fit in one more thing, but if you feel called, God has a purpose and a passion and a mission for you, don’t put it off another minute because you have no idea what you’re missing out on all of the ways that you’ll be blessed, not just for you personally, but also in your family. The blessings that will come to you from following those inspirations and getting good at that practice of promptings, it’s beyond your wildest imagination. So don’t be afraid. Go. Jump in. Don’t spend another minute second guessing yourself or second guessing the promptings. If that’s what you’re feeling called to do, do it.” - Becky Rogers

Becky Rogers is a wife and mother of 10 who is passionate about families and education. She is the Founder of Families Mentoring Families, as well as her own personal development company, LIFEstory Transformation. In 2014, she received a u201ccall of the heartu201d to become involved with humanitarian work in Africa. Though it was completely impossible at the time, she followed that inspiration and FMF was born. She is continually in awe of the miracles that show up to move FMF forward, and she is deeply grateful for the love and support of her family & friends who are the backbone of this work.

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Whenever presented with the opportunity for adventure, Dana Robb is all in. Currently, this includes riding the local mountain biking trails with her husband, canyoneering, and climbing the hills of southern Utah. She loves to learn and explore with her six kids. She is drawn to the opportunities being involved with Big Ocean Women provides. Dana loves connecting to a global sisterhood where women’s issues are being addressed through reframing and an abundance mindset.