Local Non-Profit Organizations | Love’s Arm Outreach
October 3rd, 2024
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In this episode of A Beautiful Church Podcast, Adam Whitescarver sits down with Inza Hagins-Dyer, Executive Director of Love’s Arm Outreach, to discuss the organization’s work in rescuing and restoring the lives of women trapped in human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Inza shares her personal journey into ministry, the challenges survivors face, and how Love’s Arm provides love, advocacy, and support to help them rebuild their lives.
This episode dives into the realities of trafficking in Chattanooga, the transformative power of prayer, and the importance of trauma-informed care in helping survivors heal from their past. Listen in to learn how churches and individuals can join forces with Love’s Arm to bring hope and restoration to those most in need.
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Jump Through the Conversation
[0:23] Introduction to Inza Hagins-Dyer and her role as Executive Director at Love’s Arm Outreach.
[0:59] Inza’s journey: From federal government work to leading Love’s Arm, her second career in ministry.
[2:54] History of Love’s Arm: Founded by Mamie Nankivell in 2005 to reach women involved in trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
[6:15] The challenges of scaling a ministry: Mamie’s transition to executive leadership and the role of prayer in sustaining the mission.
[8:32] The power of prayer: How consistent prayer shaped the success of Love’s Arm.
[11:40] Who Love’s Arm serves: Primarily women survivors of trafficking and addiction, and occasionally men who have experienced trafficking.
[14:17] The scope of trafficking in Chattanooga: The city as a major hub for trafficking in the Southeast.
[17:02] Common denominators of trafficking victims: Early childhood abuse, trauma, and the cycle of addiction.
[21:04] Real stories: Survivors’ paths to Love’s Arm and how trauma affects their decision-making.
[22:42] Love’s Arm’s approach: Trauma-informed care and its importance in rebuilding survivors’ lives.
[29:52] The role of volunteers and the need for unconditional love in ministering to survivors.
[34:18] Breaking free from trafficking: How addiction and trauma often keep survivors trapped in cycles of exploitation.
[37:48] How pornography fuels trafficking and sexual exploitation.
[39:55] Fundraising challenges: Measuring success and the difficulty of showing traditional “outcomes” in trauma recovery.
[45:10] Success stories: The first graduates from Love’s Arm’s long-term residential program and the impact on their lives.
[47:39] The power of love and forgiveness: Inza’s personal story of forgiveness after losing her mother to violence.
[52:47] Call to action: How listeners can support Love’s Arm through prayer, donations, and volunteering.
Prayer Requests for Love’s Arm Outreach:
Pray for protection and healing for survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Pray for Love’s Arm’s staff and volunteers as they continue to bring hope and restoration to those in need.
Pray for increased community support and resources to sustain and expand the ministry.
Links and Resources
Love’s Arm Outreach website: Love’s Arm Outreach
Pray Chattanooga website: Pray Chattanooga
A resource of the Chattanooga House of Prayer