Freedom 8848 Podcast

Shawn and Mike sit down with Major Ray Lamont -Territorial Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT) Response Coordinator with Salvation Army Canada.  They discuss their individual experiences serving with The Salvation Army and how those experiences shaped their hearts.  The reality that NONE of us are disqualified from making a difference was revealed.  We all have unique skills and talents.

Micah 6:8 says, He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Episode Links:
Salvation Army Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response Certificate
https://salvationist.ca/human-trafficking/training/msht-response-certificate/

Salvation Army Canada Website: https://salvationarmy.ca/
Freedom 8848 Website: http://www.freedom8848.com/

Shawn sits down and talks to Alexandra Ford  and Kelly Schuler from BRAVE Education for Trafficking Prevention. They talk about Alexandra and Kelly's respective roles in the fight to stop sex trafficking ‘upstream’ prior to recruitment. Kelly talks about empowering children and Alexandra talks about her own experience of being trafficked and what could have been different. Kelly and Alexandra empower children, youth and their networks of support through BRAVE Education for Trafficking Prevention.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:14 (NIV)

Links:

Freedom 8848: https://www.freedom8848.com

Brave Education for Trafficking Prevention: https://www.braveeducation.org

Shawn & Mike sit down to chat with Phil Calvert of International Justice Mission. Phil works as IJM Canada’s National Director of Development.  They discuss Phil's role at IJM, the trips he has made to combat sex trafficking, and what we can in our everyday lives do to help put an end to local and international sex trafficking. 

Luke 14:26-27 says, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple.  And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple."

Episode Links: 
IJM Canada Website: https://www.ijm.ca/
Freedom 8848 Website: http://www.freedom8848.com/

Freedom 8848 is excited to launch into the podcasting world to share stories from individuals who work in the anti-sex trafficking world.

YOU ARE SEEN - From Sparrow House to Sparrowhawk was inspired after spending the day hiking with Becky from Next Step Ministries this August  as part of the Freedom 8848 Team Everest Challenge.   

 Matthew 6:26: the believer looks at the birds in the sky, that do not reap nor gather into the barns, and trust that the Father will provide. ... In this verse Jesus tells his followers not to be anxious about food, but to rely on God as the birds, who are worth far less than people, are fully provided for.

We are proud to introduce our listeners to Becky from Next Step Ministries, a Calgary based organization.

Next Step Ministries is a Christian non-profit organization that believes, with our community of supporters, we can make a great impact on this crisis in our lifetime. Our goal is to offer a safe place for every woman who wants to exit sexual exploitation through services offered and intentional partnerships with like-minded agencies.

To learn more about Freedom8848, The Team Everest Challenge, and how to support us visit: https://freedom8848.com