I’ve been a worker in the movement to abolish trafficking and sexual exploitation for 7 years. This podcast has a huge depth of valuable information directly from people who’s lives have been affected by it, or from workers on the frontline (including the knowledge shared by Benji and Laila) that most people would not have access to. I highly recommend this podcast to any abolitionist, newer or older. I work to equip churches to serve in anti-trafficking ministry and I’ll be sharing some of these podcasts as part of our basic training. Some other reviewers have mentioned that Benji speaks too much or almost puts words in the interviewees mouth. For me, Benji and Laila are having a conversation with the interviewee, and their input often recaps or highlights important points that they don’t want the audience to lose sight of. I get the sense that each interviewee has a friendship with Benji and Laila and trusts them. I think that if the interviewee felt uneasy about anything, they would say something. Overall, I think this is a groundbreaking podcast for the movement. Thank you for the efforts to create it!

Please tone down your input when you’re interviewing people Ben. Keeping your thoughts and talking to a minimum is important in terms of respect for the women you have on your show. I’m currently listening to your interview with Meghan Murphy and you’ve been talking for an absurd amount of time now. It’s totally off-putting. Otherwise thank you for the work you’re doing to combat pornography and prostitution.

I have learned so much from listening to this podcast about the commercial sex industry and the fight of abolition. As someone new to abolition, this podcast has been so informative and has really helped me gain a better understanding of the many layers to this issue. I am so encouraged by the dialogue, guest speakers, stories of the history of Exodus Cry, the work of the Lord through this organization and so much more. I cannot thank you enough for this podcast! Keep the episodes coming!!!!

I’m thankful that this podcast exists! It’ll help remove the “glamorized” cover off of sex work and help shed light on the truth of this industry, hopefully setting many free along the way. My one suggestion is that the host should try listening more and allow more room for the guests to speak without cutting them off or asking leading/assuming questions. i.e. “You felt — when...” (Demonstrated in Ep. 64 for example). It may be unintentional, but it does get in the way of the listener being able to fully hear the guest’s story from their perspective, which is personally why I come to listen. It might also turn some away from listening, which I’ve seen in a couple of other reviews. Nevertheless, great work being done!

Glad we have people to dive into the stories of those who help provide a insight into addiction and the sex industry, but also can talk about redemption and hope in the midst of it.

I listened to 2 episodes and I think Ben sounds like a great guy, but I think he should write his questions down because use he rambles, pauses in his sentences , and talks way too much. I can’t put myself through another episode despite my interest and love of this work.

I love all of Exodus Cry Podcasts but sometimes I turn it off because Beij rambles sooooo much! You are repeating almost everything the guest is saying and wasting time that they could be saying more and we could be learning more. It happens on all you podcasts and some that I have shared my friends don’t even listen bc it’s so annoying. Please hold back from rambling!!!

Love this podcast! I was reading the description of the October 16th episode and excited to listen to Gene speak about shame. When I played the episode it was actually a repeat of the previous episode with Don’s update on Cambodia (which was also great to listen to!). Just wanted to let you know so you can go back and upload the correct interview for October 16th. Thank you for your obedience, passion and all you do for trafficking victims.

The degree of hope that this converstaion gives my heart for our culture and it's utter sexual brokeness is personally pivotal. It is so tempeting to become skeptical in the fight against sexual exploitation, yet stories Shay's and others you feature here, tell us to keep hoping and fighting and loving and forgiving The work that Benjamin and Laila are doing here is stellar! Keep it up!!!

Thank you for putting the time and effort into these podcasts! I love listening to your work. The long 1.5-2 hr podcasts are my favorite! I always am left with thought provoking items to ponder upon and to engage others with as I bring up this topic and as the Lord reveals areas that I need to work on in my own heart! This is my favorite podcast!

This is a voice in our culture that needs to be heard

Love the podcast! The Perspective and the thought provoking questions that are being asked is eye opening and will have you thinking

This podcast is so informative & insightful. It’s not just intellectually stimulating (loaded with experiential & Godly wisdom), but the hosts engage w/listeners on a deep level, and most of the time that means their vulnerability and transparency is off the charts. The stories are real. I always take away so much from the 1-on-2 interviews with experts in specific fields related to human trafficking. I’ve thought before, just listening to these are like, taking a college course on social justice, economics or sociology - worthy of college credits! So I feel blessed, as a listener. Thank you Exodus Cry. I am a better, more equipped fighter on the frontlines because of you.

Ben and Laila balance the topic of sex trafficking with the demand for justice it deserves, but also the appropriate amount of compassion ofter overlooked. If you are looking for an educated, deep dive into the complexities of the commercial sex industry, this is the podcast for you. Be prepared for your eyes to be opened, your perspectives to shift, and a calling to join the fight.

The best podcast show out there!

Thank you, Benji and Laila, for this podcast! It has been encouraging, enlightening and inspiring. I think anyone, whether knew to the idea of abolition or a long time worker in the field, can gain a lot from this.

I gained a new perspective on the issues women in prostitution face; and the truly disturbing notion of ownership over these women clients (johns) have. I'll be listening to more sessions in the future!

Love it! Benji and Laila narrate their journey from hopeless at first exposure to systems of evil into a grounded hope for abolition by using the pattern first developed by Wilburforce

Benjamin Nolot and Laila Mickelwait have much to say on the topic of sex trafficking, prostitution, and the commercial sex industry—and rightly so. As many may know, Benjamin spent years crafting a documentary on sex trafficking—Nefarious: Merchant of Souls—and Laila is an avid researcher/writer who has studied these issues in depth, and whose work has been featured in major news outlets. They're a dynamic duo in this eye-opening podcast!

Benji and Laila do a phenomenal job of unraveling popular misconceptions about the sex industry and provide practical ways to combat it with truth and research-based facts.