Human Trafficking is a grave problem in America and likely in your city. Misinformation, manipulation, and demand allow human trafficking to flourish in the shadows. Our goal at The US Institute Against Human Trafficking is to end human trafficking in America by educating citizens and lawmakers, disrupting sex trade activities and demand, and partnering with like-minded organizations to fight human trafficking together. In this podcast, survivors will tell their stories and truths about human trafficking and share what is actively decreasing human trafficking. By listening to this podcast, you are learning how you can grow your community to unite against human trafficking. This war will not be won overnight, but it can be won together.
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Human Trafficking is a grave problem in America and likely in your city. Misinformation, manipulation, and demand allow human trafficking to flourish in the shadows. Our goal at The US Institute Against Human Trafficking is to end human trafficking in America by educating citizens and lawmakers, disrupting sex trade activities and demand, and partnering with like-minded organizations to fight human trafficking together. In this podcast, survivors will tell their stories and truths about human trafficking and share what is actively decreasing human trafficking. By listening to this podcast, you are learning how you can grow your community to unite against human trafficking. This war will not be won overnight, but it can be won together.
BONUS: Savannah's Story — From Familial Trafficking to Faith, Freedom, and Advocacy | Advocate Series Deep Dive
Trafficking Free America
50 minutes
4 weeks ago
BONUS: Savannah's Story — From Familial Trafficking to Faith, Freedom, and Advocacy | Advocate Series Deep Dive
In this bonus episode of the Trafficking Free America Podcast, we dive deeper into Episode 3 of the Advocate Series with Savannah, a survivor of familial trafficking whose story of faith and perseverance has inspired countless others. Savannah opens up about her journey from abuse and secrecy to healing, restoration, and leadership—and how consistent love and faith changed her life.
Through Savannah's story, host Jeremy Hicks explores how the Church can become a safe, consistent presence for survivors, what it means to love like Christ, and how advocacy starts with relationship and compassion—not perfection.
This conversation builds on the Advocate Series—a 5-part video Bible study led by Francis Chan and produced by the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking, equipping the Church to confront human trafficking with courage and Christ-centered action.
🔗 Watch the full Advocate Series for free: AdvocateSeries.com
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🕒 Episode Timestamps
0:00 – Welcome & introduction to Advocate Series Episode 3
0:35 – Meet Savannah: survivor and advocate from Florida
6:15 – Discovering her story of familial trafficking
8:49 – Why hearing other survivors' stories brings healing
10:08 – Breaking silence: the lifelong effects of abuse
11:28 – Understanding loyalty and protection in abusive families
13:55 – The power of awareness and survivor storytelling
17:05 – Building trust and safety for children in crisis
18:40 – How consistency changes everything
21:06 – Finding healing through counseling and relationships
22:15 – Why advocacy takes patience, not quick results
24:03 – What survivors truly need: time, safety, and grace
26:11 – The role of the Church in showing unconditional love
30:19 – Why consistency matters more than programs
33:41 – How the Church can love without expectation
36:27 – Overcoming judgment and seeing people through Christ's eyes
38:46 – Savannah's life now: from survivor to state advocate
40:01 – Finding faith and freedom in Christ
43:07 – The Church's missing role in ending trafficking
44:44 – Closing encouragement for leaders and advocates
Trafficking Free America
Human Trafficking is a grave problem in America and likely in your city. Misinformation, manipulation, and demand allow human trafficking to flourish in the shadows. Our goal at The US Institute Against Human Trafficking is to end human trafficking in America by educating citizens and lawmakers, disrupting sex trade activities and demand, and partnering with like-minded organizations to fight human trafficking together. In this podcast, survivors will tell their stories and truths about human trafficking and share what is actively decreasing human trafficking. By listening to this podcast, you are learning how you can grow your community to unite against human trafficking. This war will not be won overnight, but it can be won together.
