Loving the least of these | fighting human trafficking in our own communities with Raleigh Sadler

<p>Episode 131 – Get ready for a vulnerable, powerful conversation today with Raleigh Sadler, author, activist and global influencer against human trafficking. Raleigh shares his personal journey away from the comforts of an expected faith, and into the unexpected world of serving “the least of these” in the Name of Jesus. He tells Stephanie about facing his fears and how daring to be vulnerable with God and with others is the key to embracing weakness as Paul does, and to live the life that God created for us. It is not easy—it will actually require everything you have, and then some—but it is modeled after what our Lord has done for us. Today, we invite you to dare to take a small step towards embracing Stephanie’s favorite verse, Philippians 3:10: For my determined purpose is that I may KNOW Christ, and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering.</p> <p>As you discover practical ways to serve the orphan, the widow, the vulnerable and the least of these in your own communities, you will taste fresh flavors of fellowship with the One who left everything behind and made Himself vulnerable in the ultimate sense, so that in Him we may learn to be weak so that He may be strong.</p> <p><span style="color:#27ae60;"><strong>GOSPELSPICE GIVEAWAY: "VULNERABLE" BY RALEIGH SADLER</strong></span></p> <p>Raleigh Sadler is giving away copies of his inspiring book, "Vulnerable." Go to <a href="http://gospelspice.com/giveaway" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">gospelspice.com/giveaway</a> to enter for a chance to win.</p> <p><span style="color:#27ae60;"><strong>MEET RALEIGH SADLER</strong></span></p> <p>Human trafficking can affect as many as 40.3 million people globally. The problem is that most often those who are trafficked are hidden in plain sight. Victims are often hidden behind our assumptions. In other words, human trafficking is the exploitation of vulnerabilities for commercial gain. Exploiters are looking for those who are marginalized and stigmatized. They are looking for the people who