Elijah Rising

In this episode, we talk with Joe Madison of Demand Disruption to talk about illicit massage businesses. We always get the question, "if there are so many of these brothels, who doesn't law enforcement just shut them down?" The answer to this question varies and is complex. Joe shares his experience combatting trafficking on the demand side and working with different city councils a...

In this episode, we discuss the role of the church in combatting human trafficking.  We invited Leigh Kohler from The Freedom Church Alliance to talk about how churches can serve in this area. Leigh is a speaker, writer, teacher, and advocate. She is the Co-Founder and President of the Freedom Church Alliance. Her own personal journey in the fight for justice began after being heartbroken while le...

What does the name "Elijah Rising" mean? That's one of the most frequently asked questions we get, and in this episode, we answer that and more! In this episode, Micah and Adam share the history of Elijah Rising. From when we started as a small prayer meeting in 2012 to now.  Send a text Support the show Learn more about Elijah Rising » Follow us on Instagram » Donate and Support Ou...

In this podcast, we talk with intervention specialist Melody Jacobs. If you ever had questions about what intervention/outreach looks like this is a great explainer episode. We will also talk about the heart behind intervention and why it's important. You will also hear stories from the frontlines of outreach to trafficked women. Send a text Support the show Learn more about Elijah Rising » F...

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. Send a text Support the show Learn more abo...

In this episode of The Elijah Rising Podcast, Sam and David talk about interactions with the media regarding human trafficking. Human trafficking is something that continues to be sensationalized in the media, but is it painting an honest picture of what human trafficking actually looks like? We also ask the question of how can journalists help move the anti-trafficking movement forward through ho...

In this podcast, Micah and Adam discuss the many ways Elijah Rising invests resources to do good. You will learn more about our programs, and what it's going to take to expand and grow to serve more women. We also talk about where most of our funding comes from and how everything we do relies on supporters. In this episode, you will also learn about plans we have for 2021—to make a greater im...

This episode of the Elijah Rising Podcast features a talk on our process of opening a safe home for women recovering from commercial sexual exploitation. You will hear about the challenges we faced when we started and our vision for the future of restorative care. Subscribe: https://www.elijahrising.org/get-involved/ Send a text Support the show Learn more about Elijah Rising » Follow us on Instag...

This episode of the Elijah Rising Podcast features a talk on our process of opening a safe home for women recovering from commercial sexual exploitation. You will hear about the challenges we faced when we started and our vision for the future of restorative care. Subscribe: https://www.elijahrising.org/get-involved/ Send a text Support the show Learn more about Elijah Rising » Follow us on Instag...

In this episode, we share some of the stories that inspired the monologues. On October 17th, 2020 we are hosting our biggest annual fundraiser virtually. We filmed 8 monologues based on true stories. These monologues focus on stories of triumph over trafficking. You will hear about a mom who was able to prevent her daughter from being trafficked, a volunteer who does outreach every week, and the s...

In this podcast, we discuss the power of storytelling in influencing social change. The topic of sex trafficking is continuing to garner more attention. Now, more than ever, we need to share stories that will move people towards social change. In this episode, you'll learn about our upcoming film project, why we are wanting to tell better stories, and how you can tell stories that create chan...

When you first learn about human trafficking you feel overwhelmed. You ask the questions: Should I donate? Should I start volunteering somewhere? What are the next steps after becoming aware of trafficking? On top of feeling overwhelmed you may feel a full range of emotions; from brokenness to anger or rage. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. We filmed this episode to help you find your place in this...

One of the most asked questions we hear is about the Elijah Rising social enterprise. How do candles make a difference, and how does that support women who have overcome sexual exploitation? In this podcast, we define what it means to be a social enterprise. The Elijah Rising Store is one of the key components of the Elijah Rising Restoration Campus. Our social enterprise program provides a way fo...

In this episode, Elijah Rising's Executive Director, Micah Gamboa, has a conversation with Timeka Walker, Executive Director of United Against Human Trafficking. This discussion deals with racial equality within the anti-trafficking movement. You will also hear insights about how leaders can make changes within their organization to promote racial equality. Elijah Rising on social media Faceb...

In this episode, we discuss how illicit massage businesses sexually exploit women. We also share stories from outreach into massage parlors, and a few solutions to prevent these types of places from operating. Elijah Rising on social media Facebook Instagram YouTube https://www.elijahrising.org/ Send a text Support the show Learn more about Elijah Rising » Follow us on Instagram » Donate and Suppo...

In this podcast, Adam has a conversation with Shani Bacy of The Landing. The focus of our discussion is on the effects of ignoring racism in the anti-trafficking movement. We also talk about non-profit programs and cultural competency. About Shani Shani Bacy, born and raised in Houston Texas, graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. Currently,...

The recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have thrust systemic racism, inequality, and oppression into the national spotlight once again. As a justice oriented organization who serves women of color we recognize our need to have a conversation about the intersection between sex trafficking/prostitution and racism. So in this podcast episode we sat down with Kathy McGib...

Cantina brothels are places where women have been sexually exploited. They are throughout the U.S., and common to Houston, TX. In this podcast, we talk about the horrific history of cantinas in Houston, TX, and share our thoughts about how to continue to raise awareness about this model of trafficking. Elijah Rising on social media Facebook Instagram YouTube https://www.elijahrising.org/ Send a te...

This episode is a follow up to Episode 04 on "What causes trauma?" In this podcast, we continue our interview with Elijah Rising's Program Director, Desirie Dougall. This episode discusses trauma's effect on the brain and the importance of trauma-informed care. Trauma Resources If something has happened in your life that has caused you extreme emotional stress and anxiety, and...

In this episode, we share the miracle of a story of how and why we started doing restorative care. Elijah Rising on social media Facebook Instagram YouTube https://www.elijahrising.org/ Send a text Support the show Learn more about Elijah Rising » Follow us on Instagram » Donate and Support Our Work »

In this episode, Elijah Rising interviews Desirie Dougall, our restoration program director. We discuss the question, "What is trauma?" Besides giving the basic definitions of trauma we also talk about the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD. We'll explain why understanding trauma is so important in the process of helping women who've survived trafficking heal. No matter w...

In this episode, we share a story about a man in the porn industry who reached out to Elijah Rising via phone. He shared with us some ugly truths about the porn industry, and how he was lured into doing porn. We also discuss the importance of love and educated empathy in ministering to those in the sex industry. Resources discussed in this episode: https://traffickinghub.com/ Elijah Rising on soci...

We interview Joe Madison of Love People Not Pixels, and we discuss the question, does porn lead men to buy sex? Love People Not Pixels a Houston based non-profit that is fighting sex trafficking by reducing demand and eliminating access to the exploited.  Resources discussed in this episode: https://traffickinghub.com/ https://www.lpnp.org/ Elijah Rising on social media Facebook Instagram YouTube...

Over the next few episodes of the podcast, we will be exploring the connections between sex trafficking and pornography. In this podcast, we are asking the question: “How does pornography relate to sex trafficking?” Adam sits down with Elijah Rising staff members Micah Gamboa and Brittany Throckmorton to discuss the prevalence of trafficking within the porn industry. In the second half off the pod...

Elijah Rising's mission is to end sex trafficking through prayer, awareness, intervention, and restoration. In this trailer episode we talk about the journey we've been on in the fight to end sex trafficking, and why we created this new podcast! Send a text Support the show Learn more about Elijah Rising » Follow us on Instagram » Donate and Support Our Work »