Arguments and debates to decriminalize prostitution have been hitting the news lately. Some politicians are making decrim part of their running platform. Unfortunately, there's a lot of confusion out there about the issue and the general public isn't hearing enough from those who actually work on the ground. So, I discuss Decriminalization of Prost…

In Episode 15 we have a discussion with returning guests, Chad & Edward, about the culture of demand in our society and how that supports sex trafficking. We talk about stereotypes, early sexualization, movies & music and how this effects society's ability to recognize and respond to abusive situations. We also discuss how to support boys and young…

This week we're diving into some pop culture discussion on the Traffick Talk podcast. R Kelly and Human Trafficking. I watched one episode of Surviving R Kelly and immediately noticed red flags and indicators of human trafficking. Trafficking of domestic (US citizen) minors in the United States is one of the most often misunderstood and overlooked …

In this episode we are continuing our recent discussions on faith by looking at the role of personal faith in the fight against human trafficking. Last week, we talked about the do & don'ts, but this week we focus on building your strength and resiliency through a healthy spiritual life. Dive deep my friends!…

Trauma Informed Spiritual Care has to be at the core of every church, every ministry, and every Christian looking to walk along side survivors of human trafficking.

BONUS to Episode 11. Community Housing for Human Trafficking Survivors. We've mentioned community homes in previous episodes, but I realized that I haven't explained what I mean by community homes and many people may have questions about what it looks like and how they could get involved.

Episode 11 is here! Today we cover what churches can do in the fight against human trafficking. Listen in and hear about areas churches can fight against human trafficking with awareness, prevention, reduction of demand, and healing.

Welcome to Episode 10! We're in double digits now. Yeah!Today you guys are hearing from Callista who is just one of the sweetest people I know. Such a caring heart! She was once a preschool teacher and has made the transition over to full time mentoring of sex trafficking survivors while being a mom to two teenage daughters.You guys will be able to…

Hey Hey Hey! It's Episode 9 This topic today is so important to me. I have seen these mistakes take out good people & good organizations. And I don't want to see it take out you! If you are listening as your drive, that's cool. But please take some time to listen to this again with a pen & paper in your hand, because I want to you take the applicab…

What's up Traffick Talk people?! Welcome to Episode 8. I love, love, love this interview with Narissa and I know you will too. She's unfreakingbelievable. A nurse by career, but caring for trafficking survivors and bringing so much healing outside of her "day job." Narissa shares... *How nightmares led her to pay attention to a news story that late…

Welcome to Episode 7. Today is a bit of a rant. I want to bust a common myth that gets spread like wildfire across social media. We're discussing white vans and kidnapper-style sex trafficking claims and I want to set the record straight. At the end, I also give some helpful tips on what you should be watching out for in your area. Overall, this ep…

Episode 6 is here! Another awesome interview in store for you today. You will be hearing from Chad who is an anti-trafficking rockstar. I met him years ago early in our Justice Ministry at Bluewater, and we've reconnected over the past year and I was blown away at all he's seen & done over the years. You will hear from Chad... *The crazy dreams tha…

Episode 5 in the house! We're closing in on the new year, it's a great time to think back on the best of the year. Today I'm doing a shout out to the best anti-trafficking organizations to support. Of course, this is just my opinion, but it's a pretty solid one based on personal interaction with each one. They really put heart into their work and t…

Nadine shares... *How doors just opened up into Community Living for her even when she wasn't looking for the opportunity *The healing she's experienced while helping others *How the house handles boundaries & Grace.

Episode 03How to Get Involved with an Organization *Practical tips on how to get involved with a cause. *How to follow your calling, look for opportunities. *How to build trust within organizations.

Kicking off our interview series - Why it's worth it. Phenomenal leaders sharing a behind the scenes look into their extraordinary ministries & ordinary lives. Edward shares... *How buying a house for community living gives his life a purpose that could never come from his career. *His vision for normalizing resource sharing. *The best Christmas gi…

Our first episode of Traffick Talk!!! *What we're about *What you can expect to hear *What exactly is human trafficking