Gen Z evangelist and street missionary Bryce Crawford is drawing attention after sharing a heartfelt conversation about faith, trauma, healing, and hope with survivor advocate Marina Lacerda on the latest episode of his podcast.
During the emotional two-hour interview, Lacerda - who was identified as "Minor Victim One" in the original investigation surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein - opened up about years of abuse, survival, addiction, and her ongoing search for healing.
Crawford, who leads the ministry Jesus in the Street, used the conversation not only to hear Lacerda's story, but also to share the Christian gospel and speak about the hope he believes can be found in Jesus Christ.
At one point in the interview, Crawford invited Lacerda to attend his Bible study and prayed publicly that God would "send more Christians her way to show your love to her."
The interview comes as Lacerda continues to advocate for survivors of trafficking and abuse. Now 37, she recently revealed plans to launch a nonprofit organization in Brazil aimed at helping victims of human trafficking and exploitation.
Lacerda recounted how she moved to New York as a child and endured sexual abuse from her stepfather before later becoming entangled in Epstein's trafficking network as a teenager. She described being introduced to Epstein at age 14 under the promise of earning money through massages, only for the abuse and manipulation to escalate over several years.
She also spoke candidly about the long-term emotional fallout of the trauma, including addiction struggles and surviving a seizure linked to Xanax reportedly laced with fentanyl. According to Lacerda, that near-death moment became a turning point that reminded her of the importance of hope, compassion, and perseverance.
Crawford praised her courage throughout the conversation, repeatedly emphasizing that her life still carries value and purpose despite the pain she endured.
The interview has resonated strongly online, particularly among younger Christian audiences familiar with Crawford's growing digital ministry. The evangelist has become known for public street preaching videos, candid testimony content, and conversations centered on mental health, redemption, and faith.
Crawford himself has previously shared that he became a Christian at 17 after what he describes as a life-changing encounter with God inside a Waffle House while battling severe depression and anxiety.
For many viewers, the discussion between Crawford and Lacerda represented more than a podcast interview - it became a raw conversation about suffering, survival, justice, and the possibility of spiritual healing after unimaginable trauma.
