Ashes & Beauty

Switch
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 Ashes & Beauty is a podcast by Switch, a nonprofit in Greenville, South Carolina, on a mission to end local sex trafficking and exploitation. Each episode features real-life stories, thought-provoking conversations, and powerful insights that raise awareness and inspire action.    Through our five core programs—Awareness, Prevention, Demand, Intervention, and Restoration—we’re bringing hope, healing, and freedom to survivors.    To learn more or give to our ministry, visit www.switchsc.org. 

Episodes

  1. 49M AGO

    Finding Your Identity in Christ After Trauma

    How do you find your identity in Christ after trauma, church hurt, or seasons that leave you questioning everything? In this episode of Ashes & Beauty, we’re joined by Rob Nelson from GracePointe Ministries for a powerful conversation about healing, identity, and learning to silence the cultural lies that shape how we see ourselves. Trauma has a way of distorting identity. Church hurt, cultural pressure, disappointment, and negative voices can slowly redefine who we believe we are. But those voices are not from God. This episode invites you to wrestle with an important question: What really defines me? When you lay your head down on the pillow at night, who are you laying down with? Shame? Fear? Failure? Or the truth of who God says you are? We talk about:  • How trauma and church hurt impact identity  • Shutting out cultural lies and societal pressure  • Anchoring your worth in Christ, not performance or approval  • Allowing God to walk you through your lowest moments   If you’ve struggled with identity, shame, or spiritual confusion, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to rediscover who you are in Christ. Your trauma does not define you. God does. Support the show To join the fight against trafficking and exploitation, visit www.switchsc.org. You can sign up to volunteer or donate and become a monthly supporter! God Bless!

    36 min

  2. JAN 27

    Overcoming Porn Addiction: How Men Can Break Free

    Porn addiction affects millions of men, often in silence. In this episode, we have an honest, hope-filled conversation about pornography addiction, recovery, and how men can break free. We're joined by Eric Nierman, Lead of the Demand Program at Switch, who courageously shares his personal journey out of pornography addiction and into lasting freedom. At Switch, we believe that if there is no demand for sex, there are no victims. That’s why addressing pornography use matters, not just for individual healing, but for ending exploitation and sex trafficking at its root. In this episode, we cover: How pornography addiction often begins and why it’s so commonThe impact of porn on the brain and why it’s so difficult to quitHow Eric knew pornography had become an addictionThe connection between porn use, demand, and sex traffickingHow quitting porn changes the way men view women and relationshipsHope-filled encouragement for men who want freedomSince breaking free, Eric shares how his view of women has radically changed (seeing them as whole persons, not objects) and how freedom from pornography has impacted his relationships, faith, and overall well-being. He’s honest about the struggle, reminding listeners that while quitting isn’t always easy, freedom is possible.  Recovery is possible, healing is real, and intimacy without pornography is better for you and for your relationships! If you’re listening and would like the Switch Demand Team to present at your church, school, or organization, or if you’re looking for recovery resources for men, reach out to info@switchsc.org. Support the show To join the fight against trafficking and exploitation, visit www.switchsc.org. You can sign up to volunteer or donate and become a monthly supporter! God Bless!

    34 min

  3. JAN 13

    Sex Trafficking in South Carolina: The Hidden Crisis Parents Can’t Ignore

    Sex trafficking isn’t something happening “somewhere else.” It is happening in communities across South Carolina, often hidden in plain sight. In this powerful episode, Pastor Rob Marks of Fellowship Greenville joins us for an honest conversation about the realities of sex trafficking in our state, the challenges within current laws and law enforcement, and why awareness is the first step toward prevention. We talk about the critical role parents play in getting educated, not only so they know what warning signs to look for, but so they can equip their children to recognize red flags, especially online. By bringing this topic into the light and out of the darkness, we can remove the shame and taboo that allow exploitation to continue. You'll learn practical ways anyone can get involved. From learning and educating others, to supporting prevention efforts, to the power of prayer, an action that costs nothing, can be done on your own time, and has real impact, you’ll walk away knowing there is something you can do. In this episode, we discuss: The reality of sex trafficking in South CarolinaWhy parent education and prevention matterHow to talk to kids about safety and warning signsThe importance of breaking silence and stigmaSimple, meaningful ways to get involved, including prayerTogether, we can end trafficking in the Upstate!  Support the show To join the fight against trafficking and exploitation, visit www.switchsc.org. You can sign up to volunteer or donate and become a monthly supporter! God Bless!

    35 min

  4. 12/30/2025

    Called to the Front Lines: A Faith-Filled Journey to Fight Sex Trafficking with Zaina Greene

    Today, we sit down with former Executive Director of Switch, Zaina Greene, to share her powerful, faith-filled journey into the fight against sex trafficking and exploitation. Zaina opens up about how she first became aware of trafficking, why she knew she needed to be part of an organization led by the Holy Spirit, and how Switch’s earliest outreach efforts began inside strip clubs meeting women right where they were. This conversation also busts common misconceptions about trafficking, including the myth that it looks like dramatic kidnappings portrayed in movies like Taken. Instead, Zaina explains how trafficking happens through manipulation, grooming, and coercion, hiding in plain sight within our own community. You’ll hear why Greenville, SC has become a hotspot for trafficking, how God revealed His heart not only for survivors but also for perpetrators trapped in sin, and what He has been doing through Switch to bring redemption, justice, and transformation to our city. This episode is a powerful reminder that when faith leads the way, light can fill even the darkest places! Support the show To join the fight against trafficking and exploitation, visit www.switchsc.org. You can sign up to volunteer or donate and become a monthly supporter! God Bless!

    50 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    Faith & Finance: Helping Survivors Rebuild Their Finances & Life After Sex Trafficking

    In this episode of Ashes & Beauty, we take you inside Faith & Finance, a powerful class within Switch’s Restoration pillar that helps survivors of sex trafficking rebuild their finances and their lives. You’ll hear how vulnerable, low-income women in Greenville, SC learn practical tools like tracking their spending, creating a realistic budget, and understanding needs versus wants. We discuss how the class equips them to spot predatory lending, avoid high-risk financial traps, and build stability after years of exploitation and instability. But Faith & Finance is about more than money. It’s about improving emotional maturity, confidence, and helping women believe they can make wise decisions for their future. As survivors develop new financial habits, they also develop a new sense of freedom and dignity, one step at a time. Thank you to Mitchell Road Presbyterian for their partnership on this program. Support the show To join the fight against trafficking and exploitation, visit www.switchsc.org. You can sign up to volunteer or donate and become a monthly supporter! God Bless!

    41 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    Behind the Intervention Pillar: Reaching Women Facing Exploitation in Greenville

    In this powerful episode of Ashes & Beauty, we go behind the Intervention pillar of Switch to uncover what it truly looks like to reach women facing sex trafficking and exploitation in Greenville, SC. Our guest from the Intervention Team, Christie, shares the most common questions they receive — including how outreach works, what happens during a club visit, and why a strip club would ever allow Switch to come through their doors. You’ll hear the truth about vulnerability, grooming, and how exploitation often hides in plain sight. We also dive into her personal story: how she first became aware of trafficking, the moment she realized God was calling her into this ministry, and the prayer that changed everything — asking God to “give me a life I’m scared to live.” This conversation shines a light into some of the darkest places in our community and shows what hope and presence can do when Intervention meets women right where they are. Support the show To join the fight against trafficking and exploitation, visit www.switchsc.org. You can sign up to volunteer or donate and become a monthly supporter! God Bless!

    42 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    Welcome to Ashes & Beauty

    Welcome to the very first episode of Ashes & Beauty, a podcast by Switch in Greenville, SC, dedicated to ending local sex trafficking and exploitation. In this introductory episode, we share who Switch is, the role faith plays in our organization, and how our five core programs—Awareness, Prevention, Demand, Intervention, and Restoration—work together to bring hope and healing to survivors. You’ll learn more about Greenville County being the #1 county in South Carolina for reported sex trafficking cases, what’s happening in our own communities, and how Switch shines a light in the darkest places so beauty can rise from the ashes. We also walk through how we raise awareness, educate students to prevent them from being exploited, address the demand for commercial sex, intervene with those most at risk, and support survivors on their restoration journey. If you’re ready to join the fight against sex trafficking and exploitation in Greenville, SC, learn more or become a monthly supporter at www.switchsc.org Support the show To join the fight against trafficking and exploitation, visit www.switchsc.org. You can sign up to volunteer or donate and become a monthly supporter! God Bless!

    6 min
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About

 Ashes & Beauty is a podcast by Switch, a nonprofit in Greenville, South Carolina, on a mission to end local sex trafficking and exploitation. Each episode features real-life stories, thought-provoking conversations, and powerful insights that raise awareness and inspire action.    Through our five core programs—Awareness, Prevention, Demand, Intervention, and Restoration—we’re bringing hope, healing, and freedom to survivors.    To learn more or give to our ministry, visit www.switchsc.org. 

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  • Creator
    Switch
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ashes & Beauty
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