Glitter and grit: finding purpose after trauma

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses child sexual abuse, human trafficking, sex slavery, and organ harvesting. Please take care listening. For support, you can reach out to: Lifeline 13 11 14, Blue Knot Foundation 1300 657 380, or 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732. What does it take to turn personal trauma into a lifeline for others? 0:00 - Content warning 1:05 - Intro: Faith. No Filter. 1:44 - The Woman of Impact title 2:56 - What Destiny Rescue does 5:51 - Trafficking on the Nepal-India border 8:36 - $2,100 to rescue a child 10:14 - Woman of Impact: making a difference 12:59 - Post-traumatic growth and finding a voice 16:42 - Pageants, beauty, and challenging stereotypes 20:00 - Giving with your time, heart, and energy 23:04 - Seeing the need and choosing to ac tIn this episode of Filthy Hope, hosts Rev Ness Williams-Henke and Rev Jon Humphries continue their conversation with Miss Grand Australia 4th runner-up Sarah Rose. Awarded the title Woman of Impact for raising over $12,000 for Destiny Rescue, Sarah unpacks the harsh realities of modern child trafficking—from border crossings between Nepal and India to the ongoing battle against sex and labor slavery. Together, they explore how hope operates in the darkest places, challenging the surface-level stereotypes of beauty pageants and confronting the uncomfortable truth that modern slavery is more prevalent today than ever before. Sarah shares how reclaiming her own voice after sexual assault allowed her to advocate for the voiceless and help break cycles of exploitation. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Destiny Rescue - International organisation working to rescue children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Walk the Line - Documentary exploring border crossing outposts and trafficking prevention. Peter Singer - Australian moral philosopher and proponent of Effective Altruism. #FilthyHope #FaithNoFilter #GritWithGrace #HumanTrafficking #DestinyRescue #MessyFaith #TraumaAndFaith #HopeInTheDark #RadicalHonesty #WomanOfImpact #ChristianPodcast