Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking
Welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking in the United States. This podcast features Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International, sharing stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking.
In 2025, "Invading the Darkness" will introduce a video element to its podcast, featuring hosts Yvonne and Kim, who are survivors of sex trafficking and advocates for the Just Like Me campaign.
Yvonne and Kim will share their life experiences, insights, and narratives from other survivors.
Our desire is that each episode will help you better understand the importance of fighting child sexual exploitation in the United States.
Podcasting since 2021 • 60 episodes
Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking
Latest Episodes
Jamie & Lisa: Healing Through Community S5E8
What happens when healing is no longer done alone?In this heartfelt episode, Jamie and Lisa reflect on the powerful role community plays in long-term restoration. They share how reclaiming identity, joy, and curiosity often happens in re...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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25:19
Heather & June: Find It, Don’t Fix It — Growing into Safe Spaces S5E7
What if healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken—but finding what was missing? In this honest and deeply human conversation, Heather and June explore what restoration looks like when healing changes from day to day. They speak cand...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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33:33
Connie & Telisia: Passing the Baton — Wisdom for New Seasons S5E6
What does restoration look like when you’ve walked the journey for decades—and choose to make room for those coming behind you? In this deeply moving episode, Connie and Telisia reflect on long-term healing, reclaimed identity, and...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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30:59
Bob & John-Michael: Add Boys to the Narrative — It Happens to Us Too S5E5
What happens when boys are finally included in the conversation? In this deeply moving episode, Bob and John-Michael speak with courage and clarity about the often-overlooked reality that boys and men experience sexual abuse ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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30:46
Brandi & Jarrett: Reclaiming Hope After Incarceration S5E4
What does hope look like after incarceration—and who gets to define it? In this powerful episode, Brandi and Jarrett share an honest conversation about reclaiming identity, faith, and purpose after incarceration. Together, they ref...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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31:35
