Has the Modern Slave Trade Met Its Match? with Gary Haugen

Miracles, Heartbreak, and the Fight Against Human Trafficking

Nearly 50 million people remain trapped in modern slavery—but International Justice Mission founder Gary Haugen believes it could end in our lifetime. He joins host Curtis Chang to explore how IJM fights human trafficking by transforming broken justice systems, where God is amid horrific evil and patient prayer, and how Christians can stop watching from the sidelines and join the fight.

02:23 - The Evolution of IJM's Strategy of Strengthening Local Justice Systems

08:30 - US Complicity in Global Slavery

13:48 - The Impact of Unpredictable US Government Action 

18:24 - Is Their a Contradiction in Evangelical Support?

24:23 - The Role of Miracles in Fighting Evil

28:56 - Waiting For Prayers to Be Answered 

33:51 - The Dangers of Christian Hero Worship

45:26 - A Call to Action Against Modern Day Slavery

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Gary Haugen's biography
• IJM's work fighting trafficking and slavery
• IJM's response to the State Department funding pause
• U.S. State Department Trafficking in Persons Report
• Global Estimates of Modern Slavery
• Child trafficking and forced labor on Ghana's Lake Volta
• Good Faith episode 224: Francis Collins and Kristine Torjesen

Scriptures:

• Matthew 5:16 (ESV)
• Matthew 25:14–30 (ESV)

International Justice Mission:

• Get involved with IJM
• Pray with IJM
• Support IJM's advocacy work
• IJM resources for churches

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