In the conclusion of this two-part story, we talk with “Brian” who will share about his work with Dana Brown, Executive Director of Tandem’s Mentorship about the challenging but important work of restorative justice.  Brian’s story highlights…

In this two-part episode, we talk with “Brian” who will share about his work with Dana Brown, Executive Director of Tandem’s Mentorship about the challenging but important work of restorative justice.  Brian’s story highlights how cultural norms…

We sat down with Lacie Weatherholt, certified recovery coach, facilitator, and advocate, for a preview of her upcoming session at the Empower Freedom Conference on Oct 10th. As a Certified Recovery Coach, Facilitator, and Advocate, Lacie shares some…

This episode is part of our series highlighting ways to respond to abuse within or around the faith community. To provide greater insight, Amanda Pulley, MSW – Certified Life Coach, Brainspotting Practitioner, and Human Trafficking & Complex…

On this episode we sat down with Dr. Andrew J. Bauman, Co-Founder and Director of the Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health & Trauma, to discuss his latest book, Safe Church: How to Guard against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities….

Girls On The Run (GOTR) in the Chippewa Valley is cultivating a culture of joy and community, while encouraging self esteem and confidence in young girls.  We invited Rose Dolan Neil, Executive Director Girls on the Run Chippewa Valley and Katie…

With the rise of all things AI, what effect is this having on trafficking and exploitation? To share more about this we invited Nancy Irizarry, Social Services Director for the Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services and Co-Chair for the Wisconsin…

Digital abuse cases are alarmingly prevalent Wisconsin. This is evidenced by the fact that the WI ICAC Task Force received 1,003 CyberTips from in March 2025 alone. Last year, Detective Chaz Walton with the ECPD (Eau Claire Police Department)…

We know that approximately is sexually abused before age 16 and yet this crime goes under-reported, under-recognized, and untreated. In honor of S*xual Assault Awareness Month, we want to honor all survivors and shine light on a story of one man’s…

Today’s podcast is part III of a series of episodes of a real story of a couple who shares authentically about their journey of sexual brokenness, addiction, betrayal, and ultimately healing. To do justice work well, we have to wrestle together…

Today’s podcast is part II of a series of episodes of a real story of a couple who shares authentically about their journey of sexual brokenness, addiction, betrayal, and ultimately healing. To do justice work well, we have to wrestle together…

Today’s podcast is part I of a series of episodes of a real story of a couple who shares authentically about their journey of sexual brokenness, addiction, betrayal, and ultimately healing. To do justice work well, we have to wrestle together…

Today’s guest Ashley Jameson works as a Certified Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional and is passionate about partnering with churches to help individuals break free from addiction and shame, build healthy intimacy, and embrace the life God has for…

Today’s guest Allison Mogenson is a Wisconsin native who now serves as the Executive Director for Priceless Alaska, a faith-based nonprofit organization that walks with survivors of sex trafficking through mentorship and survivor directed case…

We’re kicking 2025 off with podcast guest Chris McKenna, who left the accounting world to help families be safer online through his organization Protect Young Eyes. Chris shares his heart to transform the current digital landscape and shares practical…

How can we move from sexual destruction to sexual wholeness? Today’s guest Justin Smith, Founder of Beyond the Line Ministries, is walking alongside men who have been caught up in sexual addiction, which is also feeding the exploitative and massively…

How can our shopping support survivors of sex trafficking and strengthen at risk communities? On today’s episode, we are joined by our friend Grace Schmoldt, Way Maker and Co-Founder of Grace Blooming Boutiques. Grace invites listeners to make a…

How do we dismantle an enterprise that generates $5.7 billion every year? Our guest Tomas Perez shares how his organization Epik Project is addressing sex trafficking by going to the root of it, by engaging with buyers who are driving demand. Tomas…

Trigger Warning: This episode deals with a case of s*x trafficking, r*pe, and s*xual assault, listener discretion is advised. On today’s podcast episode, we’re talking about the recent arrests of the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch Mike…

Trigger Warning: This episode deals with the topic of sextortion and includes an account of suicide, listener discretion is advised. Jordan Demay was a handsome, popular and athletic 17 year old, months shy of his 18th birthday. One night, he became a…

How can those seeking to support survivors of trauma do so in a way that honors that individual, helps reduce stigma around addiction, and avoids burnout? We are joined by Julie Bates-Maves, PhD, LPC Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling The…

How prevalent are cults? And how is cult abuse similar to the coercion found in human trafficking cases? To learn more, we invited Dr. Lalich, the Founder and CEO of  on Cults and Coercion, which provides a collaborative approach and safe spaces…

Did you know that one in 5 women and 1 in 16 men experience sexual assault during their time on college campuses?  On today’s episode your hosts Cat and Mark discuss why assault is so incredibly prevalent on college campuses and why many often go…

  Today’s guest Audrey Walters Moore is CEO of Lift Up the Vulnerable (LUV) whose mission is empowering the most vulnerable to become change agents in their own communities towards the prevention of trafficking and other forms of oppression….

Today’s guest Dana Brown is dedicated to building a safer communities by discouraging crime, restoring victim well-being, and emphasizing direct offender accountability through his work as Director of Eau Claire Treehouse and as the former Director of…

Today, typical teens spend hours on social media and gaming apps, looking for fun and connection but sometimes stumbling upon s**ual groomers and predators, looking to entice and entrap youth through their devices. Today’s podcast guest is working to…

Featuring Angel Slawinski, Executive Director of Angel Wings Healing & Retreat Center and President Angel Wings Healing Foundation

Today, there are 400,000 children in foster care in the U.S., these youth are at significant risk to be trafficked or exploited because of factors related to their involvement with this system. Today’s guests Jamey and Sarah McIntosh are advocates…

For over a decade, the team at NCOSE (National Center on Sexual Exploitation) has been holding 12 mainstream entities like Apple, Spotify, Discord, and Roblox accountable for facilitating, enabling, and even profiting from sexual abuse and…

We haven’t seen new legislation to protect kids online for the last quarter of a century, until now. On today’s podcast we’re talking about Senate Bill 1409, “Kids Online Safety Act” (KOSA) which, if passed, would be among the most significant kids’…

Bestselling author Lori Scott is passionate about youth, sports and spreading awareness of human trafficking. This intersection of passions led to her newest literary work for young adults called “Offsides,” which tackles the difficult topic of human…

Local nonprofit Foundation has already reached 30,000 individuals and they’re just getting started. Their message? To help rewire the way we look at mental health, and to embrace the collective power of kindness towards oneself and the world around…

Featuring Dekelen Griffin: The Founder of MBM (Your Motivation Begins with Mindset Corp)

Featuring Shawn Schutt: Community Engagement and Prevention Manager Underground Railroad Inc.

Featuring Samuel Logan, CEO and founder of Evidencity

Trigger Warning: This episode depicts a real story of trafficking which includes some details of child sex trafficking and abuse. Today we hear from a brave survivor recounting her experience of trafficking as a young woman in California. Sarah shares…

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,…