Words of Life: Weekly Christian Podcast with Testimonies & Teachings from the Salvation Army

What does true belonging look like?
This week on Words of Life, we pause our Biblical Justice roundtable series to share a deeply moving testimony from Hannah Boyd, a young woman whose life has been marked by extraordinary challenges, unwavering faith, and contagious joy.
After suffering a traumatic brain injury as an infant, doctors believed Hannah would never walk, talk, or live independently. Yet God had other plans.
In this heartfelt conversation with Major Anne Westmoreland, Hannah shares how God carried her through childhood, a devastating mental health crisis, and years of feeling overlooked by churches. She also explains how finding The Salvation Army gave her something she'd been longing for all her life: a place where she wasn't defined by her wheelchair, but loved simply as Hannah.
The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope
Pathway of Hope
Freedom Collective Anti-human trafficking
Anti-Human Trafficking Resources
National Human Trafficking Hotline
888-373-7888
Therapist Finder
Recommended Reading:
Biblical Justice
The Good News About Injustice – Gary Haugen
Generous Justice – Timothy Keller
Poverty & Pathway of Hope
Bridges Out of Poverty – Ruby K. Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Dreussi Smith
When Helping Hurts – Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert
Human Trafficking
Girls Like Us – Rachel Lloyd
The Locust Effect – Gary Haugen & Victor Boutros
Ending Slavery – Kevin Bales
Mental Health, Trauma & Recovery
The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
Refugees & Welcoming the Stranger
More Than Just a Refugee – Sandra Pawar
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Human trafficking generates hundreds of billions of dollars in illegal profits every year, making it one of the largest criminal industries in the world. But behind every statistic is a real person, a real story, and a real need for hope.
In this episode of Words of Life, our Biblical Justice Roundtable takes an honest look at human trafficking, exploitation, modern slavery, and the work being done to prevent trafficking and support survivors. Joining the conversation are ministry leaders who have spent years working directly with vulnerable populations, survivor advocacy programs, anti-trafficking initiatives, and prevention efforts.
Together, they explore what human trafficking actually is, common misconceptions about trafficking, how traffickers groom and exploit vulnerable individuals, and why trafficking often remains hidden in plain sight.
The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope
Pathway of Hope
Freedom Collective Anti-human trafficking
Anti-Human Trafficking Resources
National Human Trafficking Hotline
888-373-7888
Therapist Finder
Recommended Reading:
Biblical Justice
The Good News About Injustice – Gary Haugen
Generous Justice – Timothy Keller
Poverty & Pathway of Hope
Bridges Out of Poverty – Ruby K. Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Dreussi Smith
When Helping Hurts – Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert
Human Trafficking
Girls Like Us – Rachel Lloyd
The Locust Effect – Gary Haugen & Victor Boutros
Ending Slavery – Kevin Bales
Mental Health, Trauma & Recovery
The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
Refugees & Welcoming the Stranger
More Than Just a Refugee – Sandra Pawar
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What would it take for you to leave everything behind?
In this episode of Words of Life, our Biblical Justice Roundtable turns its attention to refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced families. Through powerful personal stories and biblical reflection, Major Sandra Pawar helps us move beyond headlines and stereotypes to better understand the realities that force millions of people around the world to flee their homes.
Wars, persecution, violence, religious oppression, and humanitarian crises have caused countless families to leave behind their communities, careers, possessions, and loved ones in search of safety. Yet refugees are often misunderstood, politicized, or reduced to statistics rather than seen as individuals made in the image of God.
The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope
Pathway of Hope
Freedom Collective Anti-human trafficking
Anti-Human Trafficking Resources
National Human Trafficking Hotline
888-373-7888
Therapist Finder
Recommended Reading:
Biblical Justice
The Good News About Injustice – Gary Haugen
Generous Justice – Timothy Keller
Poverty & Pathway of Hope
Bridges Out of Poverty – Ruby K. Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Dreussi Smith
When Helping Hurts – Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert
Human Trafficking
Girls Like Us – Rachel Lloyd
The Locust Effect – Gary Haugen & Victor Boutros
Ending Slavery – Kevin Bales
Mental Health, Trauma & Recovery
The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
Refugees & Welcoming the Stranger
More Than Just a Refugee – Sandra Pawar
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Mental health struggles affect people from every walk of life, including pastors, ministry leaders, and faithful followers of Christ. Yet many Christians still wrestle with the misconception that strong faith should eliminate emotional pain, anxiety, depression, trauma, or suffering.
In this episode of Words of Life, our Biblical Justice Roundtable continues with an honest and hope-filled conversation about mental health, shame, vulnerability, counseling, and the vital role the Church can play in creating safe places for healing.
Host Chris Benjamin is joined by Dr. Ian Mudge, Major Sandra Pawar, Hilary DeJarnett, and Sheena Evans as they explore why so many people hide their struggles, how shame thrives in isolation, and why healing often begins when we share our stories within trusted community.

DIAL 988 for the emotional crisis line
The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope
Pathway of Hope
Freedom Collective Anti-human trafficking
Anti-Human Trafficking Resources
National Human Trafficking Hotline
888-373-7888
Therapist Finder
Recommended Reading:
Biblical Justice
The Good News About Injustice – Gary Haugen
Generous Justice – Timothy Keller
Poverty & Pathway of Hope
Bridges Out of Poverty – Ruby K. Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Dreussi Smith
When Helping Hurts – Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert
Human Trafficking
Girls Like Us – Rachel Lloyd
The Locust Effect – Gary Haugen & Victor Boutros
Ending Slavery – Kevin Bales
Mental Health, Trauma & Recovery
The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
Refugees & Welcoming the Stranger
More Than Just a Refugee – Sandra Pawar
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What does Biblical Justice really mean? How should followers of Jesus respond to some of the most difficult challenges facing our communities today?
In this special roundtable episode of Words of Life, host Chris Benjamin is joined by Dr. Ian Mudge, Major Sandra Pawar, Hilary DeJarnett, and Sheena Evans. Together, they begin a thoughtful series exploring topics such as mental health, addiction recovery, homelessness, poverty, refugee care, human trafficking, trauma-informed ministry, and Christian compassion.
Rather than approaching these issues through politics or opinion, this conversation focuses on Scripture and God's heart for people. Our guests share their personal faith journeys, ministry experiences, and the calling that led them to serve those facing some of life's greatest challenges.
The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope
Pathway of Hope
Freedom Collective Anti-human trafficking
Anti-Human Trafficking Resources
National Human Trafficking Hotline
888-373-7888
Therapist Finder
Recommended Reading:
Biblical Justice
The Good News About Injustice – Gary Haugen
Generous Justice – Timothy Keller
Poverty & Pathway of Hope
Bridges Out of Poverty – Ruby K. Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Dreussi Smith
When Helping Hurts – Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert
Human Trafficking
Girls Like Us – Rachel Lloyd
The Locust Effect – Gary Haugen & Victor Boutros
Ending Slavery – Kevin Bales
Mental Health, Trauma & Recovery
The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
Refugees & Welcoming the Stranger
More Than Just a Refugee – Sandra Pawar
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.