Ashes & Beauty
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.
Ashes & Beauty
Latest Episodes
Behind the Badge: How Law Enforcement Is Fighting Sex Trafficking in Greenville
What does it really take to fight sex trafficking and protect the women being exploited? In this episode of Ashes & Beauty, we sit down with Greenville City Police Captain Alia Paramore to talk about sex trafficking in Green...
From Sex Addiction to Intimacy: How Recovery Changes Lives and Reduces Demand
Pornography addiction doesn't just affect one person: it impacts marriages, families, communities, and fuels the demand for sexual exploitation. In this episode of Ashes & Beauty, we sit down with Tim Lyda, founder of
Why the Church Must Engage in the Fight Against Trafficking
What role should the Church play in ending human trafficking? In this episode, we sit down with Jason Yon of Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church to discuss why churches are uniquely positi...
Meet Switch’s Executive Director: Faith, Leadership & the Future of Anti-Trafficking
In this episode of Ashes & Beauty, we sit down with Executive Director Julia Starnes for an honest and inspiring conversation about faith-filled leadership, calling, and the future of the organization.Julia shares her...
Prevention Training: Protecting Our Youth in a Digital World
How do we protect kids in a world where predators have greater access than ever before? We sat down with Krystal Nierman, from our Prevention Program at Switch, to talk about equipping students, parents, and communities to recognize warn...