The team is getting prepared to leave for their next operation in West Africa, and they share the realities of training, getting your household in order, prayer, and what it's like to part ways with family and friends, not knowing if you'll make it back.

Mark & Ren introduce two Lantern Rescue volunteers, Casey & Gabriel, who handle Lantern's social media and run an Instagram blog called, "Village of Light," that is dedicated to spreading awareness about human trafficking.

More updates come from overseas, as the Lantern team fills listeners in on extreme violence against law-enforcement occurring in a certain country where they work and had been preparing to travel to to train. They also describe the courage of local police forces who aid in anti-trafficking efforts.

The Lantern Rescue team discusses what they've been up to in West Africa, a few select victim cases, and what they look for in potential volunteers.

The Lantern Team discusses prayer needs, what training in West Africa looks like compared to other regions, and how covid-19 has added a new element of adventure to their missions.

The Lantern Rescue team has been working tirelessly in overseas operations, and now they're finally BACK to share how God has been at work! They're at the 2021 Men's Summit at First Christian Church in Kernersville, NC, talking about their most recent mission in West Africa and how God has been moving through their rescue operations and fundraising efforts.

Ren introduces listeners to her friend Shauna, a Project Manager at Exelon, who now takes small actions to combat human trafficking after learning about modern-day slavery through Lantern's work. Ren, Alan, and his wife Tammy, also share some ideas for how listeners can get involved through everyday means.

Mark & Ren introduce listeners to AC of Express Missions International, who talks about his anti-human trafficking work and his relationship with the Lantern Team.

The Lantern Team answers some of listeners' most burning questions about their operations, aftercare of victims, and how they control themselves when faced with unspeakable evil.

Overseas once again, the Lantern Team comes to listeners from a new country! Joined by new teammate Austin, they talk building relationships with foreign government officials who are working on the other side of the aisle, fighting human trafficking in their own countries. And how together, through Christ, they make a difference.

Friction with perpetrators isn't the only thing the Lantern Team has to handle during missions. Friction with foreign teams, with government officials, and even with victims themselves are all things that must be overcome. They're back in country, and the team breaks down where and why the friction exists and shares some spiritual insights.

The Lantern Team comes to listeners from out-of-country, sharing how the rest of their mission on Caribbean "Island A" panned out ... training, a third-world traffic jam, rising tensions, the nightclub environment, rescues, building relationships, prayer, and how they saw God moving through it all.

The Lantern Team comes to listeners from out-of-country, giving a brief overview of their mission on Caribbean "Island A" ... training, a third-world traffic jam, rising tensions, the nightclub environment, rescues, building relationships, prayer, and how they saw God moving through it all.

Drugs. Trauma. Isolation. Threats. Manipulation of the mind... human traffickers use it all to maintain control of their victims and keep them from pursuing, or even dreaming of freedom. The team breaks down these methods and recalls several harrowing rescue stories.

We are reminded by the team on this Labor Day weekend how blessed the United States is to celebrate such a day. Labor slavery remains a reality for so many, and so we consider our responsibility as Christ followers to those who are oppressed - and we remember to celebrate Labor Day, but do so with hearts full of praise and thanksgiving.

Training foreign teams to be the rescuers when the Lantern Team is gone ... Mark, Ren, and Alan take a deep dive into the foreign training process, how they conquer the language barrier, and taking opportunities while overseas to share the love of Christ

Mark and Sean, of the Hands and Feet project, talk aftercare of victims and sharing the Gospel with those who have been victimized.

The Lantern Rescue team shares harrowing stories of trafficking within families, the corruption of what should have been safe places for children, and what we can do to recognize and address signs of trafficking and abuse in everyday life.  

Mark, Ren, and TC sit down to discuss one of the darker aspects of their work: the operations which don't end in a rescue. They discuss the heartache, the frustration, and the sleepless nights this reality burdens them with. They share how these instances fuel their determination and how they rely on God through it all.

John David, head of the Pride of Aslan organization, discusses how he got involved in anti-trafficking, his joint efforts with the Lantern Rescue team, and the work his organization is involved in.

Mark and Wren discuss how they each became interested in the fight against human trafficking, the formation of Lantern Rescue, and the story behind the team's name.

The Lantern Rescue team shares the particulars of an island extraction and all that goes into such an operation - from the raid, to the justice process, to the aftercare of victims.

The Lantern Rescue team talks with Sabine of the Association Fanm Kore Fanm, an association of women supporting women. Sabine discusses the work the group does in Haiti and her time partnering with the Lantern Rescue team.

The three Lantern Rescue wives discuss life at home, their own efforts in the battle against human trafficking, and living with their loved ones on the front lines.

TC and his wife, Lynn, discuss family life, their joint mission of working against human trafficking, and TC's time in law enforcement.

The Lantern Rescue team discusses rescue missions in Pakistan, the realities of modern day slavery, and the joy they've witnessed, despite their circumstances, in those who've endured a lifetime of oppression.

The Lantern Rescue team discusses rescue missions in Pakistan, the realities of modern day slavery, and the joy they've witnessed, despite their circumstances, in those who've endured a lifetime of oppression.

Mark and his wife, Jamie, discuss their relationship, how Christ led Mark to join the battle against human trafficking, and how Lantern Rescue establishes strong relationships in foreign nations.

TC and his wife, Lynn, discuss family life, their joint mission of working against human trafficking, and TC's time in law enforcement.

TC and his wife, Lynn, discuss family life, their joint mission of working against human trafficking, and TC's time in law enforcement.

Alan and his wife, Tammy, discuss their faith journeys, what led Alan to Lantern Rescue, and how they encourage one another in Christ.

Wren and her close friend, Tori, discuss the Marine Corps, their friendship, and how Tori watches over the team from back home.

Lantern Rescue spouses discuss family life and what it's like to have their loved ones on the front line of the battle against human trafficking.

The team discusses ways to prevent trafficking in your hometown, as well as ways to pray for both victims and perpetrators.

Mark and The Team from Lantern Rescue give us an update on operation during the Covid 19 shutdown and warning signs you can help with.