The Top 5 Miracles That Happened In 2020

In this episode of The Elijah Rising Podcast, we recap some of the highlights from 2020. No doubt this has been a tough year for everyone. Yet, God has continued to provide ways for Elijah Rising to continue our mission. Your support has enabled so many miracles to happen. We thought it would be good to celebrate these victories as we look ahead to 2021.

Thank you for listening!

If you’d like to share your thoughts on this episode:

Leave a comment below this blog post.
Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories. Most importantly, be sure to tag @elijahrising so we can see them.

If you have found our podcast helpful, please take a minute to support this program by:

Leaving a review on iTunes—your reviews help us reach new audiences, and we love to read your responses.
Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or YouTube.
Share this podcast on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Keep Listening:

Partner with Elijah Rising

Support the mission to end sex trafficking by making a donation of $25 or more. Every dollar helps us reach women trapped in commercial sexual exploitation and supports 24/7 care for women recovering from trafficking.

Donate Today

Previous PostI can’t believe they asked that! Questions we get from the media.Next PostELIJAH RISING AIMS TO REVITALIZE HISTORIC HEIGHTS BUILDING TO CREATE SPACE FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS TO TRAFFICKING.

Elijah Rising Provides Clarity on Emergency Assessment Center Initiative

April 3, 2025Press Release

Elijah Rising Provides Clarity on Emergency Assessment Center Initiative April 3, 2025 After thorough discussions with Frontline Response regarding a potential collaboration to establish an emergency assessment center in Houston, Elijah Rising has determined not to proceed with this specific partnership. Despite constructive efforts from both organizations, we were unable to reach consensus on several fundamental aspects of program operations...

Behind the Scenes of a Van Tour: Witnessing the Reality of Sex Trafficking in Houston

March 3, 2025Articles, Human Trafficking Awareness

When I first stepped onto the Elijah Rising van, I had no idea how profoundly the experience would change my perspective on Houston—a city I thought I knew well. Like many Houstonians, I had driven past countless massage parlors, cantinas, and strip clubs without fully comprehending what might be happening behind their doors. The Origin Story of Elijah Rising’s Van...

Understanding Sex Trafficking: What It Is and How to Recognize It

February 24, 2025Articles, Human Trafficking Awareness

Sex trafficking is a devastating form of modern slavery that affects hundreds of thousands of people in the United States alone. As a pervasive issue in cities across America, including major hubs like Houston, understanding what sex trafficking is and how to recognize it can help save lives. What Is Sex Trafficking? Sex trafficking involves the commercial sexual exploitation of...

Why the Supreme Court’s Upcoming Case Could Change How We Protect Children Online

January 14, 2025Articles, Policy & Legislation

There’s a common belief that keeping children safe online is solely the responsibility of parents. “Just monitor their devices,” people say, or “Use parental controls.” While these are important steps, the reality of protecting children from online exploitation is far more complex. This week, the Supreme Court will hear its most significant case about online protection in two decades, and...

Recapping This Year (2024) at Elijah Rising – Ep. 84

December 27, 2024Podcast

Every organization working to combat human trafficking dreams of the day their services won’t be needed. At Elijah Rising, we’ve spent 2024 moving closer to that vision through direct action, community support, and faith-based healing. Join hosts David and Micah as they share inspiring stories of transformation from their anti-trafficking work in Houston, including milestone achievements in survivor recovery, program...

Recognizing Coercion: Beyond the P. Diddy Trafficking Case – Ep. 83

December 17, 2024Podcast

David and Dawn from Elijah Rising discuss the P. Diddy trafficking case and use it to examine how coercion works in sex trafficking. They share insights from their frontline experience about: How traffickers use psychological manipulation Why victims often don’t recognize they’re being trafficked The role of drugs and blackmail in trafficking How the music industry and culture can normalize...