In this powerful episode, Stacy Besch shares her journey from grassroots advocate to Iowa Senate candidate. After years of traveling the state educating communities about human trafficking through the documentary Gridshock, Stacy felt a divine call to step into the political arena.We talk about her faith, her work with the Patriot group, and the growing challenges Iowa faces — from the rise of pornography and online grooming to the urgent need for safe houses and survivor support. Stacy also opens up about property rights, corruption in politics, and the spiritual dimension of her work: how courage and conviction can change lives and laws.Support us @   / oliverbardwell  Connect with us. www.oliverbardwell.com/Connect with Stacy: www.stacyforiowa.comTimestamps / Chapters00:00 Stacy’s Senate Run Announcement02:52 The Patriot Group and Community Engagement05:40 Human Trafficking Awareness and Advocacy08:45 The Role of Primaries in Political Change11:37 Understanding Human Trafficking in Iowa14:16 The Impact of Technology on Trafficking17:09 Support Systems for Victims20:00 The Need for Safe Houses22:56 Pornography and Its Effects on Youth25:42 Gender Identity and Trafficking28:30 Reducing Demand for Exploitation31:14 Stacy’s Vision for Iowa33:43 Property Rights and Freedom36:37 The Gridshock Documentary39:29 Women’s Retreat and Healing42:03 Faith and Personal Transformation44:51 Corruption and the Trafficking Analogy47:39 Empowering Citizens to Get Involved"It's through intelligent and respectful dialogue that we create positive change." - Oliver Bardwell