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Angela Williams: Trafficked in Houston, Now Fighting Back – Ep. 88

Human trafficking happens closer to home than most people realize—often through those we trust most. Angela Williams shares her powerful testimony of surviving commercial sexual exploitation in Houston, from her first exposure at age 12 to her miraculous extraction eight years ago. Now an advocate working directly with law enforcement and at-risk youth, Angela offers raw insights into the realities of trafficking, the grooming process, and the hope that sustained her through her darkest moments.

Protecting Our Children: How Churches Can Combat the Demand for Human Trafficking with Phuong Marquez from Demand Disruption – Ep. 87

Did you know that the average age of exposure to pornography is just nine years old? Join us as we dive deep into one of the most critical conversations facing families and faith communities today. Micah sits down with Phuong, Associate Director at Demand Disruption, to discuss how churches and parents can protect children from exploitation and break the cycle that fuels human trafficking demand.

New Partnership: DonateStuff.com + Elijah Rising Unite to End Sex Trafficking in Houston

Elijah Rising, a Houston-based nonprofit, has been on the frontlines of the fight against sextrafficking since 2012. Their mission is to end sex trafficking and bring restoration tosurvivors of exploitation through prayer, awareness, intervention, and restoration programs.Over the years, they have helped countless women find hope, safety, and freedom. Now, through a new partnership with […]

The New Face of Exploitation: How OnlyFans Culture Is Targeting Our Youth

In a world where social media constantly evolves, parents face a growing challenge: the normalization of online sexual exploitation through platforms like OnlyFans. What began as a subscription-based content service has morphed into a thriving adult industry that’s increasingly targeting younger demographics. The lines between innocent content creation and exploitation have never been more blurred, […]

Elijah Rising Provides Clarity on Emergency Assessment Center Initiative

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 […]

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

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 […]