In this powerful episode of the Freedom Challenge Online Podcast, host Tracy Daugherty sits down with Jessica Whittle, Director of Freedom Challenge Africa, to confront the global case of human trafficking — a crisis impacting nearly 50 million worldwide.

Together, they break down what trafficking truly looks like today: sexual exploitation, forced labor, domestic servitude, child marriage, organ harvesting, online exploitation, and the rise of scam centers. They talk openly about the vulnerabilities traffickers target — poverty, displacement, age, lack of opportunity — and the spiritual darkness driving this brutal industry.

But woven through the heaviness is deep hope.

Tracy and Jessica share the story of how Freedom Challenge began, the four pillars that shape the work (Prevent, Develop, Rescue, Restore), and how OM projects around the world are changing lives — from TrafficWise trainings in Africa to safe houses and long‑term restoration programs globally.

This conversation reminds every listener:
You cannot fix 50 million… but you can move toward one.
And when women pray, give, go, and challenge themselves on behalf of others, God multiplies it.

They also share exciting ways to get involved:
• The upcoming virtual global prayer event on February 8
• Freedom Challenge USA and Africa 2026 challenges
• Opportunities for short‑ and long‑term mission work

If you want to understand the depth of the issue AND the depth of God’s response through His people, this episode is for you.

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Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/F3hZFQpmJ3U

Read the blog: www.thefreedomchallenge.com/blogposts/2026/1/21/global-reality

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