"I’m not defined by the one thing that happened to me fifteen years ago." Lexie LaVallee

Lexie LaVallee is a survivor of child sex trafficking. Her story of exploitation will leave you aware of the worst parts of our humanity, and her story of forgiveness will make you believe that healing is possible, even in the most tragic of circumstances.

Recorded at the ABLE Flagship Store in Nashville, this episode is the second of a three-part series on Economic Healing, and will feature Lexie sharing on the following topics:

How to forgive someone who has taken advantage of you

The connection between media, pornography, and the sex trafficking industry

How individuals and groups can make a real difference in the fight against human trafficking

Learn more about Lexie at Instagram.com/Lexie.LaVallee and LexieLaVallee.com. To book a free 30 minute consultation with her, visit TheChurchAhead.com.

MENTIONED IN SHOW:

• "The Dark Side of Chocolate" documentary
• "Johns: Sex for Sale and the Men Who Buy It" book by Victor Malarek
• "Brain Heart World" documentary from Fight The New Drug 
• "Vulnerable" book by Raleigh Sadler
• "Shared Hope International" organization fighting sex trafficking at the legislative level

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ABOUT PRAISE HANDS PODCASTThe Praise Hands Podcast examines the American intersection of church, race, music, and economics. Robby Valderrama is the co-founder of TheChurchAhead.com, which offers resources and advice for forward-thinking Christian leaders.

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