Exposing the Injustice of Human Trafficking with Michelle Hay

05/21/24 • 29 min

Venture into the heart of darkness with us as Michelle Hay, a passionate advocate and attorney, unravels the complex web of human trafficking. In a profound conversation, we uncover not just the harrowing facts, but the human stories at the core of this global crisis. Our episode is a deep dive into the relentless efforts to combat this insidious trade, spotlighting the upcoming Freedom Cry event by Frontline Ministries International and the inspiring work of Dr. Marlene Carson, a survivor leading the charge on the U.S. Advisory Board on Human Trafficking. With Michelle's expert guidance, we traverse the intersection of her professional endeavors with her personal life as a wife, mother, and woman of faith, underscoring the power of individual commitment in sparking worldwide change.
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Lucas Live - Exposing the Injustice of Human Trafficking with Michelle Hay

Transcript

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Hey everybody , welcome to another episode of Lucas Live . My name is Lucas Tindell . I am here with a phenomenal guest today .

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Her name is Michelle Hay and she is here today to talk to us a little bit about her work and the work that many others are doing to stop and help those who are dealing with human trafficking . It is a ser