Women who come to Sarah’s Oasis in St. Paul, MN are often fleeing various traumas abroad, including war, trafficking, torture, violence, and discrimination. To hear more about the org’s history and impact, we invited the director Cheryl Behrent, whose…

is the ancient Japanese art of making shattered dishes whole. It was also the theme for this past year’s trafficking survivor retreat held by the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, WI.  Program and Retreat Coordinator for the center,…

Sound of Freedom has grossed $172.84 million domestically, shocking mainstream media with its popularity. The film, depicting the life of Operation Underground Railroad’s Tim Ballard and has surpassed blockbuster hits like Indiana Jones and Disney’s…

Featuring Michelle Kelly, Bestselling Author and Survivor of Sexual Violence and Exploitation

Featuring Michelle Kelly, Bestselling Author and Survivor of Sexual Violence and Exploitation

Featuring Toni Mattson, Founder of Trinity Equestrian Center, Speaker, Writer, and Podcaster

Featuring Toni Mattson, Founder of Trinity Equestrian Center, Speaker, Writer, and Podcaster

Featuring Adam and Alicia Condit, Champion Sponsors for Eau Freedom & Owners of Blue Ox Running

Featuring: Stephanie Andresen-Stevens, Founder of Restorative Ink & International Award Winning Aesthetician

Featuring Melinda Sampson, Community Outreach Coordinator for NC Stop Human Trafficking

Featuring: Michael Rambo, Director for CollECtive Arts, Music and Program Director for CollECtive Choir

Featuring: Kayleen Soden, Founder at Phoenix Holistic Wellness LLC

Featuring WI State Senator Jesse James

Featuring: Taylor Chambers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Author, MS, LMFT

Featuring: Taylor Chambers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Author, MS, LMFT

School-age children and youth spend of their waking hours outside of school, and yet third spaces can be inaccessible to families due to cost or lack of knowledge. Enter , a local tech company empowering families to easily find and connect with the…

Featuring Lina Nealon, Vice President & Director of Corporate Advocacy of National Center on Sexual Assault (NCOSE)

Deepfake pornography is on the rise. In fact, a showed that deepfake creation would double yearly and that 96% of existing deepfakes were nonconsensual pornography. (Fight the New Drug) To dive deeper into this newer form of online exploitation, host…

Featuring: Marlene Sorenson, Co-Founder/Executive Director of Zeteo Community

Featuring: Shayla Beaumont, Elevate|Uplift Coordinator for the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition

Featuring: Shayla Beaumont, Elevate|Uplift Coordinator for the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition

Featuring Hope Anne Dueck, Executive Director for A Better Way

Studies show that about 61% of adults surveyed across 25 states reported that they had experienced at least one type of adverse childhood experience (ACE). All of us carry invisible traumas from childhood that greatly affect our life trajectory and…

Featuring: Dr. Justin Patchin, Co-Founder of the Cyberbullying Research Institute

On part II of today’s episode, you’ll hear a real story of sex trafficking. This courageous woman Audrey* will share her story about moving beyond a life of sex trafficking and exploitation. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with topics…

On part I of today’s episode, you’ll hear a real story of sex trafficking. This courageous woman Audrey* shares about how her upbringing and vulnerabilities created a perfect storm that led to the subsequent abuse and exploitation she experienced….

Featuring Laila Mickelwait, Founder & CEO of The Justice Defense Fund, Founder of #Traffickinghub Movement

Featuring Laila Mickelwait, Founder & CEO of the Justice Defense Fund, Founder of #Traffickinghub Movement

Featuring Author & Podcast Host Evening Snow

Featuring Author & Sexual Therapist: Andrew J. Bauman

Featuring Terry Hildebrandt of The Salvation Army

Featuring Naomi Wright, Executive Director of beEmboldened Ministries

Featuring: Anti-Human Trafficking Consultant Rosie Cataldo

Featuring: Anti Trafficking Consultant Rosie Cataldo

Feat. Diane Bryant, Spiritual Director for Fierce Freedom

In honor of Giving Tuesday, Board President of Fierce Freedom Aaron Libner, and Donor Engagement Specialist Joyce Orth update supporters about our year-end giving campaign and how you can contribute uniquely this year to help support us and our…

Today’s podcast guest Lizzie Hershberger explains what it was like growing up in an uber conservative Amish community and shares about her new memoir which details the sexual abuse she experienced as well as her pursuit of justice that came many…

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cases of child sexual abuse and may not be suitable for all audiences. In the state of Wisconsin, there are harsher penalties for drunk driving than there are to sexually abuse a child. That is why today’s…

Feat. Jessie Podolak, PT, DPT

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with issues of child sexual abuse, rape, and incest. Today’s podcast guest works to highlight countless stories of abuse in Plain dressing groups such as Amish, Mennonite, and other Anabaptist communities. Hope Anne…

There are 450,000 youth in the U.S. foster care system today. Many don’t hear about the worth and value they have, which is why Royal Family Kids Camp exists and has been offering free week-long summer camps for children of abuse or neglect who have…

Featuring Academy Director Chuck Anger

Who do we love superheroes so much? Could it be because we admire the way they strive to make better communities for others? Fierce Freedom Program Content Specialist Chris Page chatted with Matt and Cat about our new program for elementary students…

A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when that picture is drawn by a sexually abused child who doesn’t have the words to tell you. Trigger Warning: For those who have experienced sexual abuse or have a loved one who has been a victim, this…

Today’s podcast guest LeBrent Speed is a prime example of the power of transformation. In fact, this is what his work with his org is all based on. LeBrent will share his story with listeners and why believes that true and lasting transformation is…

Today’s episode is a good one to kick back with a warm cup of coffee or tea as we explore why going deep sustains you in the daily battle against injustice. We hear from Exec. Director of Fierce Freedom, Jenny Almquist and Spiritual Director for…

This past Spring, Fierce Freedom staff and volunteers had the opportunity to return to the local juvenile detention hall to continue our outreach program for at-risk youth using materials from our friends at POV Story (shoutout!) Long-time volunteers…

Today we’re talking about the recent nationwide sex trafficking campaign: Operation Cross Country XII, a collaborative enforcement campaign of 200 state, local and federal partners which led to the identification and location of both minor and adult…

Grab your pumpkin spice lattes and cozy up for this podcast episode which is talking about Fierce Freedom’s exciting lineup of events this Fall! Matt and Cat provide details about Fierce Freedom’s upcoming West Central WI Anti-Trafficking Conference…

What does hopelessness in teens look like? It can present as bullying, self-harm/cutting, depression, or isolation. Eau Claire wants to combat this cycle of hopelessness by providing a safe space of loving acceptance for teens to thrive and dream for…