Human trafficking generates hundreds of billions of dollars in illegal profits every year, making it one of the largest criminal industries in the world. But behind every statistic is a real person, a real story, and a real need for hope.

In this episode of Words of Life, our Biblical Justice Roundtable takes an honest look at human trafficking, exploitation, modern slavery, and the work being done to prevent trafficking and support survivors. Joining the conversation are ministry leaders who have spent years working directly with vulnerable populations, survivor advocacy programs, anti-trafficking initiatives, and prevention efforts.

Together, they explore what human trafficking actually is, common misconceptions about trafficking, how traffickers groom and exploit vulnerable individuals, and why trafficking often remains hidden in plain sight.

The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope
Pathway of Hope

Freedom Collective Anti-human trafficking
Anti-Human Trafficking Resources

National Human Trafficking Hotline
888-373-7888

Therapist Finder

Recommended Reading:

Biblical Justice

• The Good News About Injustice – Gary Haugen
• Generous Justice – Timothy Keller

Poverty & Pathway of Hope

• Bridges Out of Poverty – Ruby K. Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Dreussi Smith
• When Helping Hurts – Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert

Human Trafficking

• Girls Like Us – Rachel Lloyd
• The Locust Effect – Gary Haugen & Victor Boutros
• Ending Slavery – Kevin Bales

Mental Health, Trauma & Recovery

• The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk

Refugees & Welcoming the Stranger

• More Than Just a Refugee – Sandra Pawar