Dianne Garcia (Part 2): Moving Beyond "Charity" for Real Relationships with Our New Neighbors
Better on the Inside
English - April 22, 2024 11:19 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
You can find Dianne on Instagram and her church here.
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Summary
In this conversation, Jon Pyle interviews Dianne Garcia, the pastor and church planter of Iglesia Cristiana Roca de Refugio, a church for immigrant families in San Antonio. Dianne shares her experience of starting a church that is led by and serves immigrant families. They discuss the importance of forming personal relationships with immigrants and the misconceptions surrounding immigration. The conversation highlights the need for churches and individuals to support immigrants in a way that truly helps and empowers them.
Keywords
church, immigrant families, church planting, community, relationships, support, misconceptions, empowerment
Chapters
00:00 Personal Connections and Changing Perspectives
07:02 Impact on the Soul through Engaging with Immigrants
08:40 Finding Meaning and Impact
09:24 The Challenge of Helping Many
09:54 The Most Meaningful Thing
10:36 Passion Rooted in Suffering
11:35 Moving Beyond Charity
12:30 Compassionate Relationship vs. Charity
13:21 Transformation through Suffering
14:17 Vulnerability and Empathy
15:16 The Impact on the Soul
16:01 Help that Hurts
17:12 The Danger of Dehumanization
18:08 Moving Beyond Transactional Help
19:41 Creating Safety, Narrative Change, and Empowerment
21:02 Seeking Sanctuary and Changing Narratives
22:29 Providing Emotional and Spiritual Sanctuary
25:08 The Emotional Journey of Asylum Seekers
26:01 Finding Joy in Watching Baby Chicks
27:52 Where to Find Diane
33:52 BOTI Outro Video.mp4
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