#36 - The Human Trafficking Within | Patrick Erlandson

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Patrick Erlandson, who tackled the dangers of human trafficking and pornography. Sadly, this is still an issue that is rampantly plaguing our world, which gives us all the more reason and why it's crucial to shed some light on, spread awareness about, and stand up against it.

One small, simple step is actually another huge step closer to saving one person from the tragedy of human trafficking. Know the problem exists so you can end it. Take actions by making someone matter, feeling valued and loved, valuing your integrity, and eliminating the vulnerability. Spread awareness by having the right spirit and motivation.

We hope that this conversation enlightens us and serves as that one step closer to help end human trafficking.

Human Trafficking in Africa and across the world (3:48)  Definition of Human Trafficking (7:24)  Misconceptions about Trafficking (11:13) Statistics on human trafficking victims within the United States (11:50)  Factors that lead to being a victim of human trafficking: self-punishing and disconnection with love, adults, trust, and own self-identity (13:32)  Prostitution vs. Being Trafficked (15:42)  The reality of being trafficked: Vulnerability & Entitlement (16:32)  Why vulnerability is promoted to the youth (19:21)  How entitlement is being created (20:31)  Entitlement of men towards sex (21:32)  Pornography as part of entitlement in human trafficking (26:22)  Two types of traffickers (35:41)  How to cope human trafficking experience (39:15)  Damage of pornography to oneself, the family, and the impact of compulsion with pornography (44:47)  Why you should stop watching, supporting, and doing pornography (49:46)  There will always be second chances (56:14)  Have a personal fight against human trafficking (1:03:29)  How to be aware of traffickers for your family's and your own safety (1:08:31)  How to sustainably contribute to eliminating human trafficking  Opposite or antithesis to the commodification of human trafficking: nurture and value human being