Lauren McLaughlin is a mom on a mission with a passion for protecting children.

Motivated by her own story of overcoming abuse at 12 years old, and empowered by the healing she has found through her relationship with Jesus, Lauren created Change Up Kids, a dynamic and practical solution that provides privacy and dignity for children who need a safe space to change their clothes.

Whether it’s changing into a soccer uniform after school, swapping costumes backstage at a dance recital, getting out of wet clothes after swimming, or handling an emergency roadside “potty break,” Lauren’s ingenious invention gives parents a convenient way to help their children take care of business safely and privately.

In this episode of the Dry Bones Army Podcast, Sandy and Lauren discuss:

• How Lauren responded to God’s leading to invent this product
• What it looked like for her to step out in faith
• How she sought creative solutions when she faced obstacles
• The motivating factors behind her business
• Simple prayers and scriptures that can help shape our walk with God
• Where you can get your hands on a Change Up Kids

Scripture Reflection

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1!7

Connect with Lauren McLaughlin and grab a Change Up Kids for yourself or someone you love!

Website: changeupkids.com

Facebook: @change_up_kids

Instagram: @change_up_kids_lauren

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Heidi has the HELP you need to protect your kids from traffickers! This Undercover Detective tells you everything you need to know in our latest episode of The Dry Bones Army Podcast.

Heidi is more than a cop, she is a mom, too. She knows how the traffickers are targeting and grooming kids for trafficking, but she also knows how to talk to kids about the dangers they face online and in the real world.

Heidi conducted a meticulous investigation that resulted in a trafficker being found guilty on 101 counts of child sex trafficking, dangerous crimes against children, aggravated assault, and many other charges. This trafficker received a record sentence of 493.5 years in prison, which gave his 7 victims justice for his crimes.

Believing firmly that the fight against sex trafficking requires a collective effort, Heidi advocates for widespread participation in this crucial battle. Through her website, AChanceforAwareness.com, she extends her reach, offering resources, insights, and guidance to all who wish to stand against this pervasive crime.

Get her book, Talk To Them, a vital resource for parents and mentors striving to navigate the complexities of the digital age and engage in impactful conversations with the younger generation, available wherever books are sold.

Scripture for deeper study: Proverbs 23:7

Resources to help you protect your kids:

• Get Heidi's book, Talk To Them

• Follow @a_chance_for_awareness on Instagram

• Bark Technologies

• Gabb Wireless

How You Can Make a Difference:

• Join The Dry Bones Army Prayer Team for our monthly podcast with special guests, released on the 2nd Tuesday, Subscribe at TheDryBonesArmy.com.

• Get Sandy Storm's books "The Navi Series" to financially support the podcast at FootprintPub.com

• Request Sandy to provide Human Trafficking education and training for your church, ministry, law enforcement agency, or school at SurvivorSandyStorm.com

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Welcome to The Dry Bones Army Podcast, where we learn effective strategies to pray for an end to human trafficking.

I was recently in Tennessee to speak at a fundraiser event for the ministry of Blazing Hope Ranch, and I shared the stage with Steven Neff, an Assistant U.S. Attorney who used his time on the microphone to educate the audience about real cases of human trafficking he has prosecuted within this small, close-knit community. Steven also encouraged the attendees to pray and “go to the Creator of the universe,” asking God to intervene and bring healing to the victims and justice to the perpetrators of these crimes.

After hearing his heart for justice and his testimony of faith, I invited Steven to be a guest on The Dry Bones Army Podcast so he could share some of his experiences and advice with our members. 



Steven Neff has been AUSA in the Chattanooga office of the Eastern District of Tennessee for over 24 years. He is the prosecutor of Violent/Gun Crime, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, General Crimes, and two-time Branch Chief. Steven was once detailed by the Department of Justice as the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training (OPDAT) as the Resident Legal Advisor in Tbilisi, (Republic of) Georgia, from 2012 to 2015. Steven received the DOJ Director’s Award for Outstanding Performance as a Federal Prosecutor in 2009 and the State Department Meritorious Honor Award in 2014. Before becoming an AUSA, he served on active duty in the United States Army as a JAG Officer for five years at Ft. Eustis, VA, and Ft. Carson, CO. His education includes a J.D. from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, GA; Law Review, Editor, 11th Circuit Survey; and a B.A. from Davidson College, Davidson, NC. 



Steven's passion for sports has opened doors for him to engage in ministry opportunities around the world.

Prayer Bullets:

• Pray for PROSECUTORS & Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs), especially those who do Human Trafficking cases regularly

• Pray for WITNESSES & SURVIVORS to have discernment, encouragement, strength, and comfort, and for TRUST to be built between LEOs & WITNESSES/SURVIVORS

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Pray for SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTIONS of Human Trafficking cases

• Pray for DETERRENCE and a DECREASE of the crimes against children and other vulnerable members of the population

• Pray for the ministry of BLAZINGHOPERANCH.ORG to provide important services to trafficking survivors

Scripture for deeper study:

• Micah 6:8


• Romans 13


• Ephesians 6:10-20

How You Can Make a Difference:

• Join The Dry Bones Army Prayer Team for our monthly podcast with special guests, released on the 2nd Tuesday, Subscribe at TheDryBonesArmy.com

• Get Sandy Storm's books "The Navi Series" to financially support the podcast at FootprintPub.com

• Request Sandy to provide Human Trafficking education and training for your church, ministry, law enforcement agency, or school at SurvivorSandyStorm.com

Intro/Outro Song Credit: "Set Me Free (Chains)" by Robert Strom, written to raise awareness about human trafficking. All sales of this song go to fund anti-trafficking work, download for only 99¢ here: https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10213104

#EndHumanTrafficking