Breaking the Cycle of Sex Trafficking w/ Britney Higgs

Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/JSe4aNZodAA

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Britney Higgs is a dedicated advocate, Founder, and CEO of HER Campaign, a non-profit organization based in Billings, Montana. With a deep passion for empowering survivors of human trafficking, Britney, alongside her husband Sammy, established HER Campaign in 2016 to provide aftercare programs and support for survivors in their journey from recovery to economic independence. You can check out their website by going to: https://hercampaign.org
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Transcript

Host (Nick):
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Welcome, everybody. I’ve got an exciting guest with us today—Britney Higgs from HerCampaign.org. Her Campaign is an anti-human trafficking ministry I’m really excited about. They currently have locations in Montana and Colorado.

Britney, before I steal your thunder, can you tell us more about what you guys do?

Britney:
Thanks, Nick. It’s great to be here. Her Campaign primarily provides aftercare and residential programs for survivors of human trafficking. It really started from my time overseas working with NGOs in war-torn areas—rescuing girls and helping reintegrate them into their families. But I kept hearing the same heartbreaking phrase: “I wish I had died in captivity because I have nothing left to give.” That wrecked me.

It became clear that rescue wasn’t enough. There had to be something after the rescue. So Her Campaign was born to fill that gap—to help women move from rescue to true freedom.

Since 2016, we've run safe homes, starting with one out of our own house. We offered long-term care for up to a year, integrating survivors into our family life with wraparound support. Through that, we learned that the first 90 days are critical. Survivors need comprehensive care—mind, body, and spirit—during that initial stabilization period.

In 2022, we launched an Emergency Stabilization Program in Billings, Montana. It offers clinical, spiritual, and medical support to help survivors stabilize before moving into long-term care. The results have been incredible. We recently opened a second location in Denver, Colorado, this past February.

Nick:
That’s powerful. I’m floored by what you shared—that survivors would rather die in captivity than face life afterward. It’s clear that your ministry sees the soul in each of these women. The fact that you’re stepping into that gap is amazing.

Do you have any stories you can share—something that paints a picture of what recovery can look like?

Britney:
Absolutely. In Montana, we partner with law enforcement and first responders through a program called the Safe House. It’s a two-week landing spot. Before this, law enforcement would often rescue women and then just put them back in hotel rooms—which led right back into trafficking.

Now, when someone’s rescued, they’re brought to us. We offer 24/7 staffing, licensed professionals, and resource assessments. Recently, we had a 19-year-old who had been trafficked by a major drug gang. She came to our safe house, then transitioned into our Denver stabilization program. She's now graduating that 90-day program and entering an 18-month long-term care program where she’ll get job skills training, work toward her GED, and begin rebuilding her life. It’s truly miraculous.

Another story: A woman came into our Denver program unsure of where she stood with God. On day three, she was outside, about to leave, trying to figure out how to exit quietly. Suddenly, she heard a man’s voice say clearly, “You chose to be here. Only you could have made that decision. You are where you’re supposed to be.” She turned around—no one was there.

That morning she had been questioning her ability to make good decisions. But that encounter gave her peace. She stayed. Now she’s on fire, about to graduate, and recently told us, “When I came here, God was a scary man—like my biological father. Now I know He loves me.”

Nick:
That’s beautiful. It breaks my heart that so many women have never known that kind of love until now. And it highlights something crucial—the role of men.

So many of the men we work with at Proven Ministries are asking, “What can I do?” And yes, some would raise their hand to kick down a door to rescue women, but the quieter, more powerful call is for men to walk in integrity—to reflect the love of the Father in their everyday lives.

Could you speak to the role of men in preventing trafficking?

Britney:
Absolutely. There’s a direct connection between our culture’s view of sexuality and the prevalence of trafficking. When we normalize pornography, hookup culture, and objectification, we create an environment where exploitation thrives.

Porn doesn’t just desensitize—it increases demand. Traffickers feed off that demand. If we want to fight trafficking, we have to disrupt the demand. And that begins in the hearts of men.

My husband and I often say: the root issue of human trafficking is the hearts of men. When men commit to lives of sexual integrity, they dismantle the culture that allows trafficking to exist. It’s not about shame—it’s about stepping into our God-given identity as protectors and healers.

Nick:
Amen. We say this often—if the church rose up in sexual integrity, there would be no victims left to rescue.

What would it take for you to be out of a job, for Her Campaign to shut down because trafficking is no longer a reality? That future is only possible if men and families begin walking as beacons of light.

And yet, so few people are willing to talk about the root. You can’t end supply without addressing demand. Would you agree?

Britney:
Absolutely. Healing is hard. People fear that exposing their pain will destroy them. But in reality, what’s revealed is what God wants to heal. And freedom is found on the other side.

Many predators were first victims. I’ve seen it. Years ago, we were doing strip club outreach and I was filled with rage toward the men controlling the women. But God gave me a vision—one of those men as a little boy, being exploited himself. The Lord told me, “If you can’t fight for his heart, I can’t trust you with hers.”

That moment broke me. We need to be having these conversations.

Nick:
That’s so powerful. We work with thousands of men who carry deep shame and brokenness. Some were abused as kids, some exposed to porn at five or six years old. And many now struggle with addiction, not knowing where to turn.

What would you say to someone listening who feels that pain?

Britney:
I see you. I hear you. There is hope. Shame says you’re alone, that healing is impossible. But Jesus says He came to bring life—abundant life.

Bring your story into the light. Find someone safe and begin the journey. The blood of Jesus has already covered everything. One of my favorite verses is Romans 8:18—“Our present sufferings are not worth comparing to the glory that will be revealed in us.” God will use your pain as your purpose. He turns ashes into beauty.

Nick:
That’s so good. My story is like that. God wants to redeem, resurrect, and restore—and then use us to bring healing to others.

For the person listening, you don’t need to start a nonprofit. Just start where you are. God wants to use you in your family, your workplace, your church. You are a generational curse breaker.

Britney:
Exactly. When we started Her Campaign, our kids were 3 and 5. Our first safe home was literally in our home. Some people thought we were crazy. But God gave us grace, and our kids have grown up learning to love without judgment. They’ve become little lights to the women we serve.

And that’s how change starts—in the home. Revival begins in the family.

Nick:
I couldn’t agree more. I tell my wife all the time: if I could get paid just to parent full-time, I’d do it. Because raising up emissaries of light is the most important work.

So what’s next for Her Campaign?

Britney:
Right now, there are only about 1,600 beds nationwide specifically for survivors of sex trafficking. That’s nowhere near enough.

Our goal is to build 25-bed stabilization facilities across the country. That 90-day window after rescue is crucial. Our next site is in Nashville—we hope to have it open within 18 months. We need prayer, support, and churches to partner with us.

This is a church problem—and it requires a church solution. We love coming to speak with churches, share stories of victory, and invite people to be part of this redemptive work.

Nick:
That’s amazing. And we’re behind you. We’ll keep building up families and churches committed to sexual integrity.

How can people find and support you?

Britney:
Visit hercampaign.org. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We post updates, stories, and ways to get involved.

Nick:
Thank you, Britney. It’s been an honor. We’re with you, cheering you on, and praying for what’s next—especially for the launch in Nashville. There’s much more to do, and we’re ready to stand with you in this revival of sexual integrity.

Britney:
Thanks, Nick. Keep doing what you’re doing. This message matters.