In this bonus deep-dive episode of the Trafficking Free America Podcast, we expand on Episode 4 of the Advocate Series with survivor, advocate, and legal expert Bekah Charleston. Bekah spent nearly ten years being trafficked through the brothels of Nevada, and today she leads the Charleston Law Center, providing pro-bono legal services to survivors. Her insights into prostitution, coercion, legalized brothels, and survivor healing offer one of the clearest explanations of what exploitation really looks like beneath the surface. EP4 BEKAH v3_4458038186_FINAL This conversation continues the mission of the Advocate Series—a 5-part Bible study featuring Francis Chan, designed to equip the Church to confront human trafficking with truth, compassion, and Christ-centered action. Bekah shares powerful truths about: * Why legalized prostitution still fuels trafficking * How "empowerment" is being distorted in culture * Why victims often don't call themselves victims * The role of the Church in prevention, healing, and justice * What true empowerment, safety, and restoration look like 🔗 Watch the Advocate Series for free: https://AdvocateSeries.com ✝️ Become an Abolitionist: https://USIAHT.org/Abolitionists 🎧 Subscribe for more deep dives featuring survivors, experts & leaders. 🕒 Episode Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome & introduction to Bekah Charleston 0:42 – Bekah's story: trafficked through Nevada's legal brothels 3:08 – Why Episode 4 resonated: the power of education & readiness 5:19 – The truth about legal prostitution and exploitation 7:13 – Why victims often don't know they're being trafficked 9:18 – How traffickers use "empowerment" as a weapon 12:15 – How porn and culture fuel sex buying 15:55 – Victim-blaming, vulnerability & the Church's response 18:40 – What survivors need: safety, consistency & dignity 21:32 – What real legal support looks like for survivors 24:34 – What would need to change to truly end trafficking 28:01 – Final encouragement: how the Church can act now