Laurie Ann Smith is an author, child rights activist, podcaster, and devoted follower of Jesus whose life and work are rooted in one unwavering mission: protect children, expose injustice, demand accountability, and give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. For Laurie, protecting children is not simply a cause—it is a calling. Through her advocacy, writing, and public voice, Laurie confronts the realities that too many children face, including abuse, trauma, exploitation, and injustice. She refuses to look away from the difficult stories or remain silent when children are being harmed. Her work is driven by a deep conviction that every child deserves to be protected, heard, valued, and treated with dignity. As the host of The Whole Issue, Laurie uses her platform to bring difficult issues into the light, challenge conversations that need to be challenged, and give others the courage to speak about the things many would rather ignore. Her faith in Jesus is at the heart of her mission. Through her devotionals, Laurie shares messages centered on faith, prayer, perseverance, compassion, and justice, encouraging others to seek God while standing firmly for what is right. Her books do more than tell stories. They confront the realities of child abuse, survival, trauma, and the difficult road toward healing and redemption. Laurie writes with the hope that her words will educate, awaken compassion, inspire action, and remind survivors that their stories matter.