Relief from Human Trafficking with Julie Hernando

In this deeply heartfelt episode of The Modern Sages Podcast, we are honored to welcome Julie Hernando, President and Co-Founder of Lighthouse Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) organization in the Philippines that provides safety, healing, and hope for child survivors of sexual abuse and sex trafficking.

Julie shares her extraordinary story of faith and obedience — how she received divine guidance to pack up her life, move her family across the world, and dedicate her heart to helping children reclaim their innocence, dignity, and light.

At Lighthouse Sanctuary, each child receives compassionate care, education, and professional rehabilitation services to support their healing journey and reintegration into family and society. What began as a leap of faith has become a living miracle — a sanctuary where broken hearts are restored, and trauma is met with unconditional love.

“When God called us to go, we didn’t have all the answers — only trust. But over and over, we’ve witnessed miracles that prove love can rebuild what darkness tried to destroy.” — Julie Hernando

Throughout this episode, Julie reminds us that healing is possible even in the darkest of circumstances. Her story is one of courage, compassion, and the power of answering the call to serve.

About Lighthouse Sanctuary

Lighthouse Sanctuary exists to meet the needs of child survivors of sexual abuse and sex trafficking in the Philippines by providing a safe haven, trauma-informed rehabilitation, and family reintegration services.
Every day, they bring light into places once marked by unimaginable pain — proving that restoration is not only possible but sacred.

Learn more or support Lighthouse Sanctuary:
www.lighthousesanctuary.org

A Closing Reflection

There are moments when love asks everything of us — to step into the unknown, to serve where it hurts, to trust where it’s hard.
Julie’s story is a testament that when we say yes to that call, lives are changed — including our own.