Gabrielle Hanson is likely well-known to Tennessee natives as last year’s mayoral candidate for Franklin. She shares her intense story about how the race went down - and why. Gabrielle is an award-winning realtor and former elected official who strongly alleges that she has evidence that suggests there is a human trafficking pipeline between Tennessee and Arizona that is worth billions of dollars. She also claims that many lawmakers and so-called “conservative” officials are involved. She called Tennessee “ground zero” for human trafficking and alleged that judges, tax officials, and elected officials are deeply involved in the operation. Gabrielle further lays out the red flags of explicit “pride” events and why she strongly opposes them, and explains her fight against the media narrative.

TAKEAWAYS

Gabrielle alleges that a certain media group in Tennessee was allegedly paid to run negative stories against her by political groups

Human trafficking is becoming a growing problem in America and our leaders are “turning a blind eye” or involved in it themselves

The illegal immigration crisis in America is contributing to a massive uptick in child sex trafficking

Gabrielle says that there is a direct link between Maricopa County, Arizona, and Williams County, Tennessee in human trafficking

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Andi Buerger was trafficked and abused by her own family from the time she was six months old until she was 17. Her horrific childhood led her to attempt suicide on more than one occasion, but God snatched her from the flames of death and called her into a greater purpose. Andi is a survivor and founder of Voices Against Trafficking. She is also a speaker and the author of Voices Against Trafficking: The Strength of Many Voices Speaking as One and A Fragile Thread of Hope - One Survivor’s Quest to Rescue. She recounts her story of abuse, escape, and how she found her passion working toward helping other victims. Andi encourages parents to talk to their children openly, protect them, and keep them appropriately informed about how to stay alert and aware when it comes to steering clear of potentially abusive situations.

TAKEAWAYS

Come up with a generic code word or phrase within your immediate family that can be used to alert others to danger

Don’t shame your child for making a bad choice - use it as a learning opportunity to help them see how to protect themselves in the future

We have to allow our children and young adults to speak freely and openly without judgment or condemnation

Every 40 seconds, a child under 18 is abducted or lured into something that “looks safe”

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

The Christian View

David Michael Reardon and Cassie Dean share about their roles in the movie "SILENT NIGHT IN ALGONA". Katherine Warnock gives us some insights into "THE CHOSEN" Season Four.

Much of human trafficking is hidden in plain sight, but Becky Rasmussen is an expert on spotting the red flags that identify a potential victim and how to come to their aid. Becky is the founder and director of Call to Freedom, a non-profit that raises awareness about the horrors of human trafficking and provides supportive resources for those who have been victimized by the evil industry. She explains how human traffickers hunt for their victims, where they look, and how they keep themselves in business. She also breaks down the dangers of sextortion and familial trafficking that is often prevalent among very poor communities. “Use your gut,” she says. “If something doesn’t seem right, then our job as a community is to report it.”

TAKEAWAYS

The human trafficking triangle is comprised of three cycling points: buyer (demand), trafficker, and victim (supply)

Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline if you suspect someone is being trafficked and victimized 1-888-373-7888

Traffickers who build relationships with their victims make it much harder for the abused parties to escape or report a crime

Human traffickers are very observant and will watch and build relationships with someone before exploiting them later

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins