Human Trafficking is a grave problem in America and likely in your city. Misinformation, manipulation, and demand allow human trafficking to flourish in the shadows. Our goal at The US Institute Against Human Trafficking is to end human trafficking in America by educating citizens and lawmakers, disrupting sex trade activities and demand, and partnering with like-minded organizations to fight human trafficking together. In this podcast, survivors will tell their stories and truths about human trafficking and share what is actively decreasing human trafficking. By listening to this podcast, you are learning how you can grow your community to unite against human trafficking. This war will not be won overnight, but it can be won together.
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Human Trafficking is a grave problem in America and likely in your city. Misinformation, manipulation, and demand allow human trafficking to flourish in the shadows. Our goal at The US Institute Against Human Trafficking is to end human trafficking in America by educating citizens and lawmakers, disrupting sex trade activities and demand, and partnering with like-minded organizations to fight human trafficking together. In this podcast, survivors will tell their stories and truths about human trafficking and share what is actively decreasing human trafficking. By listening to this podcast, you are learning how you can grow your community to unite against human trafficking. This war will not be won overnight, but it can be won together.
Advocate Series Ep. 1 | A Call to the Church: Confronting Human Trafficking with Francis Chan
Trafficking Free America
20 minutes
4 weeks ago
Advocate Series Ep. 1 | A Call to the Church: Confronting Human Trafficking with Francis Chan
About this Episode:
Human trafficking is happening in our communities, often hidden in plain sight. In this first episode of the Advocate Series, Francis Chan and others call the Church to step into the fight—grounded in Scripture, moved by compassion, and ready to act. Watch full series here. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_3jPg4BtOSZs7M6VL9t01xVcbEdMEsip&si=1wT7VbQh5BaoGUrg]
Full Description:
The Advocate Series is back—relaunched for the first time as a podcast and YouTube series. In this opening episode, pastor and author Francis Chan joins with survivors, advocates, and leaders to expose the heartbreaking reality of human trafficking in the United States—and to call the Church to respond with biblical conviction, compassion, and action.
From the historical fight against slavery to today's battle against modern exploitation, this episode shines a light on both the darkness of trafficking and the hope we have in Christ to bring freedom and restoration.
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Timestamps:
0:00 – Content warning & introduction
2:14 – Historical perspective: Wilberforce and abolishing slavery
4:19 – Jesus' mission: proclaiming freedom for the oppressed
5:20 – Modern-day slavery: human trafficking in America
6:45 – The Church's calling: light in the darkness
8:14 – Survivor stories of abuse and exploitation
9:30 – Trafficking hidden in plain sight: schools, malls, churches
10:30 – Survivor testimony: betrayal and exploitation from loved ones
11:10 – Kevin Malone's story: from missions trip to anti-trafficking advocate
12:52 – A call to righteous anger and action in the Church
14:55 – The body of Christ: unique gifts, one mission
16:29 – Francis Chan on compassion as a gift from God
18:29 – Humility vs. pride in advocacy
18:51 – Closing prayer for love, humility, and action
Trafficking Free America
Human Trafficking is a grave problem in America and likely in your city. Misinformation, manipulation, and demand allow human trafficking to flourish in the shadows. Our goal at The US Institute Against Human Trafficking is to end human trafficking in America by educating citizens and lawmakers, disrupting sex trade activities and demand, and partnering with like-minded organizations to fight human trafficking together. In this podcast, survivors will tell their stories and truths about human trafficking and share what is actively decreasing human trafficking. By listening to this podcast, you are learning how you can grow your community to unite against human trafficking. This war will not be won overnight, but it can be won together.
