We are joined by Caragan Hollenbeck, who shares how she took the topic of human trafficking and, along with her Documentary Theatre class – brought it to the stage with an original play she helped co-write and direct called simply “Traffick.” She’ll…

On today’s episode we invited Krista Allgor, Direct Program Services Director for Arrive Ministries whose work addresses specific vulnerabilities within displaced populations such as those of immigrant status, refugees and asylum seekers. …

For this week’s episode, podcast hosts Cat Jacoby and John Pulley have an open and frank conversation about the recent Atlanta-area massage parlor murders and whether or not it is a crime motivated by racial hate or whether there were other factors…

Did you know which products you use everyday are tainted by slavery and which aren’t? In today’s age, 60% of forced labor is associated with supply chains. To shed more light on this, we are joined by Matt Friedman, Founder and CEO of The Mekong Club,…

Marilyn first sang about them in 1949, and in today’s market, 78% of all engagement rings contain them – we’re talking about diamonds, and the industry behind them. Most are familiar with the film and its portrayal of conflict diamonds, which were…

This episode is Rebroadcast of Episode 37 which was both a past look at some of our favorite highlights and moments from the past year, and an exciting look towards some future developments, including sneak peaks of our new weekly video series and a…

We always love to highlight organizations that value people over profit, and there’s no better way to do that than inviting Kristen King, an Organizer for , which has been a leading pioneer in fair-trade productions and ethical production for the past…

For the final chapter of our “Let’s Talk About Sex” series, we are joined by Survivor Advocate Amanda Casey who breaks down core beliefs of shame and how it affects our sexuality. Whether you’re single, married, or a survivor of trauma, Amanda says…

Did you know that studies show 1 in 3 women watch porn at least once a week? But so many women who want to come out of their addiction never get help because they feel so ashamed and outside the “cultural norms.” As part III of our series to take the…

As Part II of our impactful “Let’s Talk About Sex!” series, we invited , a therapist, theologian and author whose personal mission is exchange how sexuality has been taught through external behaviors with deep heart attitudes. Doug unpacks how…

This first episode in our monthly series focusing on taking the shame out of sex. To kick things off we are joined by business partners and spouses Keelie and Austin Reason, whose marriage blog seeks to point couples towards true and lasting intimacy…

A first for our podcast, we’ll hear the incredible story of how , a former pimp, drug dealer and gang leader of the most notorious gang in Minnesota was transformed into a community leader, pastor, speaker and agent for change. John unpacks how…

Today’s episode highlights the importance of building a network of advocacy as an intrinsic part of restorative justice. To answer this we asked Kara Doan, Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer of – an organization that provides trafficked victims…

Today we chat with Adri Neitzke, Founder of Trafficking Justice and now Law Enforcement Officer in Nevada.  Adri tells us the story of how her experiences with trafficking abroad became the origins for Minnesota nonprofit Trafficking Justice. She…

To kick off the New Year we invite James Puckett (LPC, NCC, CSAC, MAC), whose counseling expertise lies in in several areas ranging from trauma and stress-related disorders, addiction, human trafficking , domestic violence, suicide and self harm….

Today we interview Jennifer Lyons, Shelter Coordinator for Bridge to Hope, whose unique background has allowed her to walk through several parts of the trafficking journey.  Listen as Jennifer shares how her own experience as a trafficking…

Traffickers across the nation are cherry picking victims from prisons and jails with incredible ease and often never getting caught. Why? Hosts John Pulley and Cat Jacoby highlight “The Trap” an investigative documentary by The Guardian, which delves…

Today’s episode features Genise Hope, author, foster mom and survivor of childhood sexual abuse. She shares about her book (Prepared, Empowered, Armored, Restored, Loved & Secure Children) and how to best utilize it when talking to your kids…

Today we hear from John & Jennifer McBride who have used their influence in the business world to not only train their employees about human trafficking, but to intentionally foster an atmosphere that generously gives back. The two share about…

This episode is both a past look at some of our favorite highlights and moments from the past year, and an exciting look towards some future developments, including sneak peaks of our new weekly video series and a new toolkit entitled “The Faces of…

Victims of trafficking carry with them a combination of severe psychological and physical health problems. Which is why it is almost certain that a victim will interact with a medical professional during their experience at some point. We invited…

Today’s episode features guest Rachel Thomas, an author, speaker, educator, survivor of trafficking and member of the National Advisory Council of Human Trafficking. Rachel shares some highlights from the The President’s Interagency Task Force to…

As part of Fight the New Drug’s campaign #NoPornNovember we wanted to highlight their FREE 3-part series which unpacks porn’s effect on the brain, heart, and world. The series does a great job of explaining the science behind porn addiction, and…

Today’s episode shines light on the global entity of Pornhub – the largest purveyor of user-generated porn in the world. Helen Taylor, Director of Outreach and Intervention for Exodus Cry, unpacks the problems with the site, which has been under fire…

We are joined by Garry McIntosh, Director of Donor Relations for Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), an organization that exists to rescue children from sex trafficking and sexual exploitation and has already rescued over 4,000 victims and…

In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, we’re honored to have Lisa Heth who is the Executive director for Wiconi Wawokiya, Inc.  (Helping Families) a domestic violence shelter on the Crow Creek reservation and Founder of Pathfinder Center, a place…

In less than a year, has trained over 1,500 employees to spot the signs of human trafficking in the field, but they’re just getting started. Guests Rachel Johnson, Public Relations Manager and Lindsey Mattson, Manager of Creative Services for…

We are joined by Executive Director Jenny Almquist, and Survivor Advocate Amanda Casey who will share a recent story of a successful victim placement – the origins of which took place over 2 years ago at a Fierce Freedom training of local law…

For this episode are joined by Eddi Beaty, who has been going into legal Nevada brothels and porn conventions for the last 6 years. Why? To speak truth and restore value to men and women, painting a picture of what their life could look like. Join…

Thinking errors, we all have them. But how do we come by them and how are they used to continue perpetuating rape culture? Join us with guest Jess Teresi, who is an advocate, speaker and survivor of childhood sexual abuse, as she unpacks how our…

Join hosts John Pulley, Cat Jacoby, and Fierce Freedom Executive Director Jenny Almquist as they highlight John and Jenny’s upcoming breakout session for the 17th International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference, September 23-25. They…

As many schools go virtual this year, students are far more susceptible to experiences with cyberbullying, sextortion, and sexual grooming online. Parental Monitoring Software is a great tool to help you keep your kids safe as they browse the web or…

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Join us for this episode which features frank and open dialogue with former sex buyer John Pulley and Amanda Casey, sex trafficking survivor, and Survivor Advocate for both Fierce Freedom and as they discuss their personal experiences in the church….

For today’s episode, we chatted with Alisha Siemens, CEO and Co-Founder of , a clothing company who is prioritizing sustainable impact over profit.  Alisha shares her company’s ethos to empower and employ the most vulnerable and survivors of…

Without looking, do you what country the shirt you are wearing is from? The average American now generates 82 pounds of textile waste each year and yet we are so disconnected from who is making our clothing, which is often produced by means of forced…

Listen as hosts Cat Jacoby and John Pulley unpack the Netflix series Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, and discuss the important lessons about trafficking we can all take away from it.

As part of our series bridging the fight against the international slave trade with the domestic, we invited Jonah Traaseth, Executive Director for Spero, which is an organization based in Minneapolis that works to fight human trafficking by…

For this week’s episode, we invited Justice Race Director and Fierce Freedom Office Manager Carrie Swartz to talk about this year’s upcoming all-virtual ! Carrie takes us through the history of the race, how it has evolved over the years and discusses…

As part of our series linking international trafficking with the domestic, we invited special guest Jeremy Kraus, Co-Founder, President and Chief Development Officer of Thrive Rescue. Jeremy shares about his calling to the streets of Pattaya Thailand,…

For today’s minisode hosts John Pulley and Cat Jacoby will spill the tea on “sugaring” a hugely popular trend that involves one partner (sugar daddy) financially supporting the other (sugar baby), often in the form of cash, gifts or trips.  We’ll…

For many individuals the grooming process of exploitation begins in the home, perpetrated by a family member or another adult who has been given access to the child. According to nearly half (41%) of victims were recruited into trafficking by a…

For today’s episode, we invited Stephanie Page, Founder & Executive Director of Stories Foundation to share her thoughts amidst the recent events sparked into flame by the racial injustices rampant in our country. Please join us as we honestly…

In honor of our 15th episode we invited Dr. Celia Williamson, named one of the top 30 most influential social workers alive today, with over 25 years of anti-trafficking experience. Celia discusses her exciting new project, The Emancipation Nation…

During this pandemic, a virus isn’t the only thing that has spread rapidly. Domestic violence hotlines are breaking new records, lighting up both globally and nationally. On this podcast episode Angie McIlquham, Director of Sexual Assault Victim…

Nearly 100 million viewers worldwide have tuned into Netflix’s Tiger King – which showcased cartoonish characters involved on both sides of animal welfare, including big cat rights activist Carole Baskin and tiger trafficker Joe Exotic. But did…

The exciting conclusion to Part I of John Pulley’s journey from a sex buyer to a leader in the anti-trafficking movement. John will share what happened after he entered a teen chat room as an adult, the differences between brotherhood and…

Today’s two-part episode features our very own John Pulley – gifted speaker and Donor Relations for Fierce Freedom. First, we’ll have a little fun getting to know John (who knew he had a hidden talent!) and then dive into his unique journey…

As part of our “Men In the Fight” podcast series and in honor of our 10th episode (whoohoo!) we welcome special guest Gene McConnell, who for nearly 40 years has been speaking on the topic of shame, including its role in the perpetuation of human…

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