Elijah Rising

We are often asked how do people end up in trafficking situations? There are many different answers to that question as each case is unique. However, sometimes there is a system that some traffickers use to prepare someone for abuse. This is often referred to as "grooming" and if you can understand the tactics traffickers use, hopefully, you can help prevent a trafficking situation from happening.

In this podcast, we invited Christa Mayfield of Unbound Houston to come and share. Christa is the Director of Educational Programs at Unbound Houston, an organization that mobilizes the Church and activates local communities to fight human trafficking through prevention and awareness, professional training, and survivor advocacy.

To learn more about Unbound Houston: https://www.unboundhouston.org/

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In this episode, we interview Kathy Givens and talk about the best ways to serve those who have overcome sex trafficking. Kathy is a wife, mother, author, and playwright who has overcome the dark world of sex trafficking. She is also the co-founder of twelve11 partners, a survivor-led nonprofit organization focused on supporting those who are overcoming sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.

For more info: https://www.twelve11.org/

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In this latest episode of The Elijah Rising Podcast we talk about the role of prayer in anti-trafficking work. I'm excited to share it with you because as you listen you will acquire a deeper desire to pray. At the end of the episode we come to a powerful realization about the power of prayer, don't miss it.

"Many times we pray about things and don’t know God’s will, but in the area of trafficking, we DO KNOW IT.  And that is the life blood of the anti-trafficking movement. WE KNOW Jesus came with the intentions to heal, comfort, and free those held down by the ways of the world. That’s a powerful place to stand “in the gap” between the will of hell and the will of Heaven." - Samantha Rude  

Samantha Rude is the Director of Audience of One (the 24/7 prayer and worship initiative) at The Great Southwest Prayer Center, a catalytic resource center of worship & prayer for the city of Houston. Samantha is also a graduate of The Bible Seminary where she got MA in Biblical Languages and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures.

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https://www.katyprays.org

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In this episode, Adam interviews Munatsi Manyande of DASH Network.  In response to the compassionate and welcoming love of Jesus, DASH Network exists to love people who are seeking asylum by serving their physical and relational needs. Munatsi shares about their work, the difference between refugees and asylum-seekers, and human trafficking.

For more information visit:
https://www.dashnetwork.net/

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In this podcast we interview Kevin Lilly, Chairman of the TABC (Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission). Some of you may already be asking what does trafficking have to do with alcohol? Even Kevin admits he was surprised, when he took the role as Chairman, the amount of work that goes into anti-human trafficking efforts. The TABC is committed to stopping human trafficking and they are  effective. So we interviewed the Chairman of the TABC to learn more about their work, and how we can better understand law enforcement's role in the issue of human trafficking.

For more information
https://www.tabc.texas.gov

Download the TABC App to report human trafficking:
https://www.tabc.texas.gov/public-safety/enforcement-initiatives-operations/stop-human-trafficking/?utm_content=bufferfbb0e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Vanessa Bouché about her research on human trafficking in cities like Houston. Dr. Bouché is an Associate Professor of Political Science at TCU, creator of HumanTraffickingData.org, and co-founder of Savhera, a wellness company providing employment to survivors of sex trafficking in India and the U.S.

For more information about Savhera
https://savhera.com/

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In this episode, we interview Amber Knowles, Executive Director of Fostering Family. Fostering Family is a nonprofit committed to strengthening foster and kinship families through training and collaboration. Amber shares about the foster care system and the impact on human trafficking.

For more information about Fostering Family go to: https://www.fostering-family.org/

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In this episode, we talk with Joe Madison of Demand Disruption to talk about illicit massage businesses. We always get the question, "if there are so many of these brothels, who doesn't law enforcement just shut them down?" The answer to this question varies and is complex. Joe shares his experience combatting trafficking on the demand side and working with different city councils and law enforcement.

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In this episode, we discuss the role of the church in combatting human trafficking.  We invited Leigh Kohler from The Freedom Church Alliance to talk about how churches can serve in this area. Leigh is a speaker, writer, teacher, and advocate. She is the Co-Founder and President of the Freedom Church Alliance. Her own personal journey in the fight for justice began after being heartbroken while learning about the reality of human trafficking.

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What does the name "Elijah Rising" mean? That's one of the most frequently asked questions we get, and in this episode, we answer that and more! In this episode, Micah and Adam share the history of Elijah Rising. From when we started as a small prayer meeting in 2012 to now. 

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