the LOVE JUSTICE podcast

In this episode, Janell Midkiff, a Love Justice volunteer, joined host Hannah Munn for a great conversation surrounding how and why she became a volunteer for Love Justice. Janell and Hannah discuss how volunteering can have a strong impact on the overall work of Love Justice as well as how someone might choose to get involved.   Janell works within the mortgage industry and has been a Love Justice volunteer since September of 2022. To get connected with Janell, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000480536373 https://www.linkedin.com/in/janell-midkiff-66a1982b/   To find out how to volunteer for Love Justice, please visit: https://lovejusticecareers.com/#volunteer   You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808. 

In this episode, John Molineux, the CEO of Love Justice International, joined host Hannah Munn for a great conversation exploring how impact is measured within the work of Love Justice, why it matters, and what sort of challenges are present. John and Hannah also discussed different outcomes surrounding children and family homes, another aspect of Love Justice’s work. John grew up in Helena, Montana, before attending college at Taylor University. He first went to Nepal in 2002. Two years later, he returned to Nepal with a one-way plane ticket, inspired to start Love Justice. Since that time, he has lived primarily in Nepal, and now South Africa, where he continues his work establishing new programs for Love Justice and overseeing current ones. In addition to this work, John is a writer, thinker, lover of philosophy, and educator. He is married to a Nepali woman named Aksha and they have two sons, Jude and Blaise. They plan to continue living and working overseas for Love Justice and God’s kingdom. You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808. 

Paula Cornell is from Seattle and joined Love Justice International as a writer in 2021. Prior to joining Love Justice, Paula spent several years volunteering with Youth With A Mission, where she heard and witnessed incredible stories from around the world of healing and redemption in the face of injustice. Seeing how stories like these could inspire hope, bring understanding, and spur people into action, she began to dream of how stories could change the world. This dream eventually led her to return to college to pursue a journalism degree from the University of Washington and delivered her into the hands of Love Justice, where she is happily learning to write (and now podcast) with an awesome team of people for a cause that she cares deeply about. Peter is a monitor with Love Justice Uganda, working hard to prevent people from being trafficked. Unlike other monitors, however, he has a unique experience that aids his work today—the fact that he was once a trafficker. Listen as he shares how God completely turned his life around. You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808.

In this episode, Kristi McLelland joined host Hannah Munn for a great conversation exploring the intersection of faith, biblical teachings, and the fight against human trafficking. Kristi McLelland is a renowned Bible teacher, professor, speaker, and author who has dedicated her life to helping others understand the Bible through its original Middle Eastern context. She created the Jesus and Women Bible Study, a transformative journey that re-examines the stories of women in Scripture, revealing how Jesus’ interactions with them offer profound insights into justice and righteousness. You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808. 

Libby Swenson and SJ from Love Justice joined host Hannah Munn for an important conversation about sexual exploitation, the work of Love Justice in combating this form of modern slavery, and the realities of one of the world’s greatest injustices. Libby Swenson is the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR for Freedom58Project, an organization whose mission is to raise awareness, provide education, and mobilize support to confront the greatest tragedy of our time: human trafficking leading to modern-day slavery. SJ is the ASIA REGIONAL STEWARD for Love Justice International. SJ had a long career in the corporate sector before getting introduced to the anti-human trafficking space in 2012, when he began working with an international organization that conducted raids and rescues, providing immediate relief to victims of human trafficking. He has since worked with other organizations focused on rescuing people who are trapped in human trafficking. In 2018, he joined Love Justice International. You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808.  You can also learn more about Freedom58Project at Freedom58Project.com. Please support their amazing work.

Paula Cornell is from Seattle and joined Love Justice International as a writer in 2021. Prior to joining Love Justice, Paula spent several years volunteering with Youth With A Mission, where she heard and witnessed incredible stories from around the world of healing and redemption in the face of injustice. Seeing how stories like these could inspire hope, bring understanding, and spur people into action, she began to dream of how stories could change the world. This dream eventually led her to return to college to pursue a journalism degree from the University of Washington and delivered her into the hands of Love Justice, where she is happily learning to write (and now podcast) with an awesome team of people for a cause that she cares deeply about. Durga grew up in our family homes after living on the streets for several years as a young child. Now a 24-year-old woman studying social work in college, she shares what it was like to grow up in the homes and how she hopes to make a difference for other street kids in the future. You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808. 

Kirk Schweitzer joined hosts Hannah Munn and Jason Dukes for this great conversation regarding the Love Justice International logo. Join us as they discuss the significance of the red flag inside of the logo. Kirk Schweitzer is CHIEF OF STAFF for Love Justice International.  Kirk received a B.A. in political science from Taylor University and a J.D. from Regent University School of Law. Prior to joining Love Justice International in 2014, Kirk had some significant experiences that opened up his eyes to poverty and injustice in the world. Among these include studying international law in Israel; learning about human rights law in Strasburg, France; and participating in a legal internship in Lira, Uganda. Fighting against injustice, particularly human trafficking, is his passion. Kirk and Marinda live in South Africa with their two kids: Finn and Lucy.   You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808. 

Paula Cornell is from Seattle and joined Love Justice International as a writer in 2021. Prior to joining Love Justice, Paula spent several years volunteering with Youth With A Mission, where she heard and witnessed incredible stories from around the world of healing and redemption in the face of injustice. Seeing how stories like these could inspire hope, bring understanding, and spur people into action, she began to dream of how stories could change the world. This dream eventually led her to return to college to pursue a journalism degree from the University of Washington and delivered her into the hands of Love Justice, where she is happily learning to write (and now podcast) with an awesome team of people for a cause that she cares deeply about. Paula interviewed Harrison, a monitor with Love Justice Kenya, and asked him to share about one intercept that had an impact on him. Harrison shared a story of a young girl he intercepted who reminded him of himself in many ways, showing how our own experiences give us opportunities to relate to and help others in powerful ways. You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808. 

Kirk Schweitzer and Austin Fleisher joined hosts Hannah Munn and Jason Dukes for this great conversation regarding questions surrounding modern-day slavery and the problem of human trafficking today. Kirk Schweitzer is CHIEF OF STAFF for Love Justice International.  Kirk received a B.A. in political science from Taylor University and a J.D. from Regent University School of Law. Prior to joining Love Justice International in 2014, Kirk had some significant experiences that opened up his eyes to poverty and injustice in the world. Among these include studying international law in Israel; learning about human rights law in Strasburg, France; and participating in a legal internship in Lira, Uganda. Fighting against injustice, particularly human trafficking, is his passion. Kirk and Marinda live in South Africa with their two kids: Finn and Lucy. Austin Fleisher is a RECRUITER at International Justice Mission Austin grew up in Greenville, SC. After college, he started working with International Justice Mission. Working with IJM initially took him overseas for a year and eventually then back to Washington, DC working on the HR team at IJM's headquarters. Austin's role now consists of supporting expatriate staff and recruiting for positions in the United States and as well as other positions around the world.  You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808. 

Briony Fickling and Julius-Lutalo Kiyingi joined host Hannah Munn for this insightful conversation about what is, as far as we know, the only tangible, measurable prevention model leveraged to fight human trafficking and intercept individuals BEFORE they experience the trauma of modern slavery. Briony Fickling is the SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ANTI-TRAFFICKING for Love Justice International.  Briony started at Love Justice South Africa in 2019 as the national director for the South African organization, and she took on the role of regional steward for the Southern African countries in 2021. She is often struck by the sheer privilege and absolute joy it is to serve at Love Justice, and while she takes her job extraordinarily seriously, she believes that a good sense of humor and a good dose of fun are essential tools for thriving while on a mission like LJI's. Briony has a background in marketing and entrepreneurship that is complemented by degrees in business and social science as well as a master’s degree in development studies. She is passionate about human security in the true sense of the term, and she is dedicated to doing all she can in this lifetime to radically love and care for vulnerable people. Briony lives in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she thrives in the hustle and bustle of the capital city but delights in getting out of the concrete jungle and into nature. Julius-Lutalo Kiyingi is the REGIONAL STEWARD for EASTERN and WESTERN AFRICA and Police Liason Lead in Kampala, Uganda Julius-Lutalo Kiyingi joined Love Justice International in 2018 as a project manager in Uganda. Julius brought with him extensive experience from working with other NGOs in areas ranging from transitional justice to refugees, with the latter experience being the foundation for his dedicated work to fight human trafficking. He is very passionate about human rights, social justice issues, and giving a voice to the voiceless. He shares, "The reason why I do this work is simple: to put a human face to the indignity of human trafficking. In Uganda, and many countries in the region, so many victims and potential victims are lured, deceived, and trapped in situations they never intended or imagined. Many of these are young children, many of them from poor rural families—the invisible children we as a society have chosen to ignore for too long. My job is to break that cycle and shed light on one of the world’s greatest injustices.”  You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at 

Briony Fickling and Sean Mullens joined us for this indepth conversation about the impactful, preventative way Love Justice does “anti-trafficking” work? Briony Fickling is the SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ANTI-TRAFFICKING for Love Justice International.  Briony started at Love Justice South Africa in 2019 as the national director for the South African organization, and she took on the role of regional steward for the Southern African countries in 2021. She is often struck by the sheer privilege and absolute joy it is to serve at Love Justice, and while she takes her job extraordinarily seriously, she believes that a good sense of humor and a good dose of fun are essential tools for thriving while on a mission like LJI's. Briony has a background in marketing and entrepreneurship that is complemented by degrees in business and social science as well as a master’s degree in development studies. She is passionate about human security in the true sense of the term, and she is dedicated to doing all she can in this lifetime to radically love and care for vulnerable people. Briony lives in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she thrives in the hustle and bustle of the capital city but delights in getting out of the concrete jungle and into nature. Sean Mullens is the DIRECTOR OF CHAMPION RECRUITMENT and REGIONAL STEWARD for EUROPE & WEST AFRICA. Sean was raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, and lived there with his wife, Debbie, and two children, Kate and Joe. They moved to the UK in 2019. Sean serves as part of the Love Justice International team, recruiting country champions and serving as the regional steward for West Africa and Europe. Sean was part of a church planting team in Zimbabwe and led a church in Harare, Zimbabwe, for nine years. He is passionate about missions and justice, particularly serving the poor and vulnerable. Sean developed a business training initiative, and the team has trained over 3,000 vulnerable people to start small businesses with micro-finance loans. In addition to this, he ran his own business, a team-building and leadership development consultancy, and co-founded an app-driven tech company providing a connection for those who want to work with those who need work done. Since moving to the UK, Sean has set up a charity that helps to support the ongoing work for the poor and vulnerable in Zimbabwe.  You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808.    QUESTIONS for this episode: Briony and Sean, tell us who you are and what you do with LJI? 

Natalie Brunell joined us on this episode to talk about personal freedom, fighting injustice, and the empowering ethos of Bitcoin as well as its undergirding technology. We are grateful for her commitment to helping the oppressed find opportunity. She is a Polish-American media personality, Emmy-winning investigative journalist, Bitcoin podcast host, speaker, and educator. She is a senior correspondent and investigative reporter for Spectrum News 1 LA as well as Adjunct Instructor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. She hosts two podcasts highlighting origin and success stories: Coin Stories and Career Stories. Her work at Spectrum News was nominated for an LA Press Club Award and for an Emmy in Investigative Reporting. In 2021, Natalie launched the Coin Stories podcast, which is focused on cryptocurrency and Bitcoin. Coin Stories features one-on-one interviews with leading voices in the crypto space about their origin stories and philosophies on monetary policy, economics, and digital currencies such as Bitcoin. Coin Stories quickly ranked among the top 100 Business Podcasts, according to Chartable. LinkedTree: https://linktr.ee/nataliebrunell Coin Stories Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coin-stories/id1569130932  You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube. If you're thinking, "Hmm, I wonder if I can give Bitcoin to Love Justice?" The answer is yes! We are partnered with Endaoment to receive Bitcoin and other assets, which you can connect with at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808. 

In Episode Two of "the LOVE JUSTICE podcast," we interviewed John Molineux, the CEO of Love Justice International. Listen in to hear the compelling story of how LJI began, as well as the engaging yet humble way John speaks of LJI's impactful mission to cause the tipping point that leads to the collapse of the human trafficking industry. John grew up in Helena, Montana, before attending college at Taylor University. He first came to Nepal in 2002. Two years later, he returned to Nepal with a one-way plane ticket, inspired to start Love Justice. Since that time, he has lived primarily in Nepal, and now South Africa, where he continues his work establishing new programs for Love Justice and overseeing current ones. In addition to this work, John is a writer, thinker, lover of philosophy, and educator. He is married to a Nepali woman named Aksha and they have two sons, Jude and Blaise. They plan to continue living and working overseas for Love Justice and God's kingdom.  QUESTIONS we talked through:  Who is John Molineux?  Talk about that first trip when you decided to go to Nepal?  What did you encounter in Nepal, and what did you do about it? How did it define the mission of Love Justice International? What led to the preventative model, “transit monitoring?” One takeaway for those fighting injustice now that you are two decades in?  Describe Love Justice International in 2030?  Why should people support the impactful work of LJI? The LOVE JUSTICE Podcast is co-hosted by Hannah Munn and Jason Dukes. You can learn more about Love Justice International and become part of the LJI community at https://www.LoveJustice.NGO If you by chance are ever thinking, "Hmm, I wonder if I can even give Bitcoin to Love Justice?" The answer is yes! We are partnered with Endaoment to receive Bitcoin and other assets, which you can connect with at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808. 

Bryan Olesen joined Jason Dukes in April 2024 for an in-person interview at CatalystTaproom.com in Lincoln, NE, Bryan's hometown. Their conversation revolved around the question, "What can one person do to fight human trafficking?" The answer in short is a lot. Bryan was a top five finalist on NBC's The Voice (2024). He has been a long time supporter of Love Justice International. You can learn more about his story at https://www.nbc.com/the-voice/credits/contestant/season-25/bryan-olesen and about his band at VOTAband.com. You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo. Also, follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube via the username @LoveJusticeIntl. If you by chance are ever thinking, "Hmm, I wonder if I can even give Bitcoin to Love Justice?" The answer is yes! We are partnered with Endaoment to receive Bitcoin and other assets, which you can connect with at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808. 

In their introductory episode, Hannah and Jason share a brief history of Love Justice International, why they are launching this podcast, and what you can expect in "Season One" ahead.  In our upcoming episodes, we won't just be highlighting the impactful work of Love Justice International. We will be highlighting the work and insights from leaders in our organization as well as leaders from partnering and alliance organizations also fighting to prevent the world's greatest injustices.  You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo. Also, follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube via the username @LoveJusticeIntl.