Refugees: What You Don't Hear on the News

Evacuation from Ukraine Chronicle with Bob and Andrea

Join us to hear what God is doing through one team leaving Ukraine and setting up headquarters in Romania to help others!

Holy Moments with Reyhaneh

Holy Moments with Rohani

Ukraine Crisis Update with Suzanne: The World Meets in Germany

How banana bread, Easter egg hunts, and a Psalm 23 in Persian can build community with Ukrainians, Syrians, Somalians, Armenians, Afghans, Germans, Koreans and Americans in a quaint village in the corner of the Black Forest. Show Notes: Tim Keller Sermons

Ukraine Crisis Update with Susan: The World Meets in Germany

How banana bread, Easter egg hunts, and a Psalm 23 in Persian can build community with Ukrainians, Syrians, Somalians, Armenians, Afghans, Germans, Koreans and Americans in a quaint village in the corner of the Black Forest. Show Notes: Tim Keller Sermons

Special Edition: Ukrainian Refugee Crisis with Sheila

Updates from Berlin, the frontline of welcome. How one woman's love for Russia equipped her to be ready to respond in Berlin...a city infamous for its invasions of Europe, yet now a place of welcome, hope, and redemption. Show Notes Give to MTW Give to World Witness

From Defending Islam to Worshiping Jesus with Osman

Join us as we enter a fascinating and information-packed conversation on insights into Islam from a former devout Muslim to now a Christian Apologist and Jesus follower. Show Notes News: Afghan refugee removes obstacles barring kids with disabilities from school Le Pelican  By Faith Magazine Story on Osman Effective Discipling in Muslim Communities by Don Little Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God by Andy Bannister Which None Can Shut by Reema Goode 200 Questions about th...

From defending Islam to worshiping Jesus with Osman

Join us as we enter a fascinating and information-packed conversation on insights into Islam from a former devout Muslim to now a Christian Apologist and Jesus follower. Show Notes News: Afghan refugee removes obstacles barring kids with disabilities from school Le Pelican  By Faith Magazine Story on Osman Effective Discipling in Muslim Communities by Don Little Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God by Andy Bannister Which None Can Shut by Reema Goode 200 Questions about th...

How Hiking, Swimming Lessons, and ESL Create True Refugee Friendships with Erin and David

Hear Erin and David's heart for refugees through stories of individuals overcoming trauma and beginning a new life in Athens. Show Notes Phaedra's Episode George's Episode Almassira Class. Book recommendations: Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton , Shadow of the Almighty by Elisabeth Elliot Voula House Art

Merry Christmas from the Refugees Podcast!

Thanks so much for listening to Refugees: What You Don't Hear on the News. This year has been an exciting journey to talk with people from all over the world who work with refugees and have or currently called themselves refugees. Have a Merry Christmas and we'll see you in the new year!

Part 2. Visions, Afflictions, and Prayers: The Refugee Journey of an Iranian Pastor with Mansour

Mansour, a former Iranian refugee and current pastor in Seattle, chronicles his amazing journey of meeting Jesus, spending time in prison, and witnessing God’s movement in the worldwide Persian church. Show Notes https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/d8ecb763-3ea4-4d76-84d8-1d16477cab54 https://ministry.americanbible.org/trauma-healing/trauma-healing-resources

Part 1. Visions, Afflictions, and Prayers: The Refugee Journey of an Iranian Pastor with Mansour

Mansour, a former Iranian refugee and current pastor in Seattle, chronicles his amazing journey of meeting Jesus, spending time in prison, and witnessing God’s movement in the worldwide Persian church. Show Notes https://alternarrativeco.com/  

Greeting God’s Guests through Ethiopian Hospitality with Jessica

Blogger, author, and researcher Jessica Udall reveals facets of Ethiopian hospitality as a cure to the “loneliness epidemic” in the west. Learn how the American church can take notes from the ancient Ethiopian practice of welcoming strangers as “God’s guests”, sharing meals together, and leaning into the principle of “Ubuntu”: “I am because We are”. Show Notes Loving the Stranger by Jessica Udall jessicaudall.com Loving the Stranger Blog Prayer in the Night by Tish Harrison Warren Warr...

Multigenerational Calling and a Changing Afghanistan with Nancy

Born and raised in the heart of Kabul, Nancy shares memories, dreams, and prayers for the people her family has loved for generations. Show Notes South Carolina World Relief, Matching Donation Cultural Tips for Helping Afghans The World and Everything In it by World Magazine The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield  Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund News Now: Updated news on Afghanistan Afghanistan--The Forbidden Harvest by Christy Wilson  More to be Desired than Gold...

How the Iranian Church has Flourished through Teaching, Technology, and Tales with Tat

From the Iranian revolution to the fastest growing church revival, Tat shares stories of people coming to Christ throughout the Persian world and parallels it to the current Afghan crisis. Show Notes Tatlimminstries.com Worldwitness.org  Sat7.org 

Holding Things in Tension with Scott Sauls

Join us for a special father-daughter interview with Scott and Abby Sauls as we discuss why Christians should be dedicated to the flourishing of human life from womb to tomb. As a pastor and author, Scott infuses his teachings with the biblical basis for loving the stranger, challenging Christians to listen to the voice of Jesus more than any political party or cultural agenda. Show Notes News: ​​https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-58651483 Compassion and Conviction:  The AND Campa...

Afghan Refugee Crisis: Building the Plane While Flying It

Join us for a special episode with former guests Pat Hatch, MNA’s Refugee and Immigrant Ministry Director, and Chris Sicks, Pastor of One Voice Fellowship in DC. While providing an overview of the challenges our country is facing in welcoming thousands of new Afghan families, they also highlight the unique opportunity of the church to rise to the occasion. VERY HELPFUL links in show notes. Pray, Give, Act. Show Notes PRAY:   Christians in Afghanistan               The Taliban, that many w...

Journey to Jesus: New Life in the Land of the Reformation with Eowyn

Join our guest from Berlin, Eowyn, as she shares joys well as not-so-rosy scenes in a country that welcomed one million refugees. She sheds light on court cases that determine validity of asylees’ new faith and also relays encouraging stories of journeys to Jesus from Islam to the land of the Reformation. Show Notes PODCAST:  Unbelievable.  Justin Brierly https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id26714210

A Thirst for Truth in the Midst of Tragedy with Zach

​​Hear Zach, a pastor ministering in a country in the Middle East where refugees account for 25% of the population. He shares how numerous crises in the region have opened people’s hearts and minds to the love of Christ and rich daily discipleship. Show Notes NEWS: Refugee Olympic Swimmer https://olympics.com/en/featured-news/swimming-refugee-yusra-mardini-story-inspire-world https://www.dw.com/en/syrian-swimmer-yusra-mardini-provides-message-of-hope-at-olympics/a-58629869 FAIRUZ - One ...

Baptisms in the Aegean, A Tim Keller Look-A-Like, & Visionary Refuge with George

Join us with George, a church planter and creative genius, as he shares about innovative ways to love neighbors in the urban sprawl of Athens, Greece. He even extends an invitation to all come visit Greece to see how God is moving in a country hosting thousands of refugees. Show Notes NEWS: EOR Olympic Refugee Team At Home Refugees Instagram Donate to the Ministry! George's Sermon Book Recommendation: The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl E Trueman

Isis, Anesthesiology, & the Devastation of War with Jim

A graphic episode on conflict zones in Mosul, Iraq, the ancient city of Ninevah. Jim gives insight from the front lines on the particularly devastating effects of conflict on women and children, while simultaneously sharing stories of God working around an operating table. Show Notes NEWS: UNHCR: Syrian refugee artist carries out his calling in exile Resource Recommendation: The President's War

Lost Girl of Sudan Finds.. and Gives...Forgiveness with Rebecca Deng

WORLD REFUGEE DAY EPISODE. Join author and former refugee Rebecca Deng as she walks you through the colors of her journey from a vibrant village to life in a refugee camp to resettlement in America.  You won’t want to miss stories straight from her newly released book, “What They Meant for Evil: How a Lost Girl of Sudan Found Healing, Peace, and Purpose in the Midst of Suffering.” Show Notes UNICEF: From Refugee to U.S. Citizen: A Former Lost Girl Looks Back Rebecca Deng Facebook Book: W...

Lost Girl of Sudan Finds... and Gives... Forgiveness with Rebecca Deng

WORLD REFUGEE DAY EPISODE. Join author and former refugee Rebecca Deng as she walks you through the colors of her journey from a vibrant village to life in a refugee camp to resettlement in America.  You won’t want to miss stories straight from her newly released book, “What They Meant for Evil: How a Lost Girl of Sudan Found Healing, Peace, and Purpose in the Midst of Suffering.” Show Notes UNICEF: From Refugee to U.S. Citizen: A Former Lost Girl Looks Back Rebecca Deng Facebook Book: W...

Diaspora, Design, & Direction: Resources For Your Church with Pat

The most practical episode yet, Mission to North America’s Refugee and Immigrant Ministry Director, Pat Hatch, shares many resources from her decades of experience. Let Pat cast a vision for your church and your city as she shares how this diaspora as a global phenomenon might just be “the movement of people to accomplish His purposes”. Show Notes: Pat Hatch: https://pcamna.org/staff/pat-hatch/ News: https://www.npr.org/2021/05/11/995936257/meet-americas-newest-chess-master-10-year-old-ta...

Berlin’s Initial Welcome & the International Game of Chess

A true game master, Jeff shares how his love of games became a unique bridge to befriend newly arrived refugees in Berlin. He paints a picture of how a city and the church can readily welcome displaced families into their community through surprising avenues. Show Notes: FROM THE NEWS: https://www.arabnews.com/node/1803456/world

Berlin’s Initial Welcome & The International Game of Chess

A true game master, Jeff shares how his love of games became a unique bridge to befriend newly arrived refugees in Berlin. He paints a picture of how a city and the church can readily welcome displaced families into their community through surprising avenues. Show Notes: FROM THE NEWS: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57087818  

Brothers, Books, & Borders with Mark and Luke Glanville

In their newly released book, Refuge Reimagined, the Glanville brothers call for biblical rethinking of the refugee crisis in the paradigm-shifting terms of kinship and family, beautifully blending ancient Old Testament wisdom with modern international affairs. Listen to these engaging scholars as they encourage the church to look back at its history in order to move forward! Show Notes: ON THE NEWS: https://www.bushcenter.org/exhibits-and-events/exhibits/2021/out-of-many-one.html Kinbrac...

Brothers, Books, & Borders with the Mark and Luke Glanville

In their newly released book, Refuge Reimagined, the Glanville brothers call for biblical rethinking of the refugee crisis in the paradigm-shifting terms of kinship and family, beautifully blending ancient Old Testament wisdom with modern international affairs. Listen to these engaging scholars as they encourage the church to look back at its history in order to move forward! Show Notes: ON THE NEWS: https://www.bushcenter.org/exhibits-and-events/exhibits/2021/out-of-many-one.html Kinbrac...

From Turkey: Alli

Learning Faris brought Alli all the way to Turkey where she met some amazing believers in an Iranian house church- including her husband! Alli shares not only fascinating geopolitical and gospel content on the plight of Iranian refugees, but she shares how their warm and hospitable culture has much to teach us. From the News: https://reporting.unhcr.org/yemen Weekly Missions Roundtable:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/MTWWestCoastOffice Recommended Resources:  Jumping Through Fires by...

Hospitality, the Iranian Church, and Persian Rugs with Alli

Learning Farsi brought Alli all the way to Turkey where she met some dedicated followers of Jesus in an Iranian house church- including her husband! Alli shares not only fascinating geopolitical and gospel content on the plight of Iranian refugees, but she shares how their warm and hospitable culture has much to teach us. From the News: https://reporting.unhcr.org/yemen Weekly Missions Roundtable:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/MTWWestCoastOffice Recommended Resources:  Jumping Throu...

Hospitality, the Iranian Church, & Persian Rugs with Alli

Learning Farsi brought Alli all the way to Turkey where she met some dedicated followers of Jesus in an Iranian house church- including her husband! Alli shares not only fascinating geopolitical and gospel content on the plight of Iranian refugees, but she shares how their warm and hospitable culture has much to teach us. From the News: https://reporting.unhcr.org/yemen Weekly Missions Roundtable:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/MTWWestCoastOffice Recommended Resources:  Jumping Throu...

Hospitality, The Iranian Church, & Persian Rugs with Alli

Learning Farsi brought Alli all the way to Turkey where she met some dedicated followers of Jesus in an Iranian house church- including her husband! Alli shares not only fascinating geopolitical and gospel content on the plight of Iranian refugees, but she shares how their warm and hospitable culture has much to teach us. From the News: https://reporting.unhcr.org/yemen Weekly Missions Roundtable:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/MTWWestCoastOffice Recommended Resources:  Jumping Throu...

Policy in DC, The Border Crisis, & Welcoming Persecuted Christians

Matthew Soerens is an author, a father, and the US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, where he helps evangelical churches to understand the realities of refugees and immigration and to respond in ways guided by biblical values. Matthew previously served as a Department of Justice-accredited legal counselor at World Relief’s local office in Wheaton, Illinois, and before that, with World Relief’s partner organization in Managua, Nicaragua. He challenges the church to reorient it...

With World Relief: Matthew Soerens

Matthew Soerens is an author, a father, and the US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, where he helps evangelical churches to understand the realities of refugees and immigration and to respond in ways guided by biblical values. Matthew previously served as a Department of Justice-accredited legal counselor at World Relief’s local office in Wheaton, Illinois, and before that, with World Relief’s partner organization in Managua, Nicaragua. He challenges the church to reorient it...

Policy in DC, The Border Crisis, & Welcoming Persecuted Christians with Matthew Soerens

Matthew Soerens is an author, a father, and the US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, where he helps evangelical churches to understand the realities of refugees and immigration and to respond in ways guided by biblical values. Matthew previously served as a Department of Justice-accredited legal counselor at World Relief’s local office in Wheaton, Illinois, and before that, with World Relief’s partner organization in Managua, Nicaragua. He challenges the church to reorient it...

Letters in a Detention Center & The Global Church with Chris and Guy

Guy, formerly a refugee from Burundi, explains how the church practically welcomed him as a brother into their lives upon arrival in America. Chris, a pastor at One Voice Fellowship, tells how meeting Guy kick-started a journey of a congregation that now has 8 different languages on a given Sunday. Their intertwined stories show the compelling force of the global church. Show Notes:  From the News: https://www.dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/major-fire-breaks-out-at-rohingya-refugee-camp...

From DC: Chris and Guy

Guy, formerly a refugee from Burundi, explains how the church practically welcomed him as a brother into their lives upon arrival in America. Chris, a pastor at One Voice Fellowship, tells how meeting Guy kick-started a journey of a congregation that now has 8 different languages on a given Sunday. Their intertwined stories show the compelling force of the global church. Show Notes:  From the News: https://www.dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/major-fire-breaks-out-at-rohingya-refugee-camp...

The Greek Church's Refugee Response, Composting, & One Full Apartment Complex with Phaedra

Over one million refugees have entered Greece since 2015. Join our conversation with Phaedra Tolias to hear how a new church faced this unexpected wave of those fleeing violence with a warm embrace. Learn about exciting entrepreneurial initiatives including an expanding composting project! Maybe you can implement some of these innovative ideas in your own city! QUOTE: “The tears of God are the meaning of history.”  Nicholas Wolterstorff ON THE NEWS:  https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/12/10...

From Athens, Greece: Phaedra Tolias

Over one million refugees have entered Greece since 2015. Join our conversation with Phaedra Tolias to hear how a new church faced this unexpected wave of those fleeing violence with a warm embrace. Learn about exciting entrepreneurial initiatives including an expanding composting project! Maybe you can implement some of these innovative ideas in your own city! QUOTE: “The tears of God are the meaning of history.”  Nicholas Wolterstorff ON THE NEWS:  https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/12/10...

From Dallas, Texas: Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn is Co-founder and executive director of FOR THE NATIONS, a multi-faceted ministry in Dallas. She provides helpful statistics and information that clears up misunderstandings surrounding the US refugee resettlement process. Come hear stories of how lives (including hers) have been changed through friendships with refugee families who are new US citizens! IN THE NEWS: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/12/4/bangladesh-ships-rohingya-refugees-to-island-despite-protests FOR THE NATION...

Debunking Resettlement Myths & What We Can Learn from Refugee Families with Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn is Co-founder and executive director of FOR THE NATIONS, a multi-faceted ministry in Dallas. She provides helpful statistics and information that clears up misunderstandings surrounding the US refugee resettlement process. Come hear stories of how lives (including hers) have been changed through friendships with refugee families who are new US citizens! IN THE NEWS: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/12/4/bangladesh-ships-rohingya-refugees-to-island-despite-protests FOR THE NATION...

With Rohingya: Jason

Jason delves into the fascinating history, culture, and personality of the Rohingya, a Muslim people group who fled from genocide and persecution in Myanmar. Jason will share the triumphs and heartaches of working with and learning the unwritten language of those who are often called “the most persecuted people on earth.” ON THE NEWS: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/12/4/bangladesh-ships-rohingya-refugees-to-island-despite-protests RECOMMENDED PODCAST: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/...

Learning an Unwritten Language, Rohingya History, & Covid Chronicles with Jason

Jason delves into the fascinating history, culture, and personality of the Rohingya, a Muslim people group who fled from genocide and persecution in Myanmar. Jason will share the triumphs and heartaches of working with and learning the unwritten language of those who are often called “the most persecuted people on earth.” ON THE NEWS: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/12/4/bangladesh-ships-rohingya-refugees-to-island-despite-protests RECOMMENDED PODCAST: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/...

From France: Elinor

Elinor adores all things French. Her two loves, coffee and refugee friends, wonderfully collide in a local cafe that also provides job training for refugees to become baristas. Elinor eloquently shares both helpful information and stories showing God’s heart (and hers!) for refugees facing a global crisis. She is a joy..and this is one inspiring podcast.  PODCAST RECOMMENDATION: News in Slow French.   AUDIOBOOK: THE MITFORD SERIES by Jan Karon IN THE NEWS:  www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-5...

Welcome, Home, Belonging, & A French Cafe with Elinor

Elinor adores all things French. Her two loves, coffee and refugee friends, wonderfully collide in a local cafe that also provides job training for refugees to become baristas. Elinor eloquently shares both helpful information and stories showing God’s heart (and hers!) for refugees facing a global crisis. She is a joy..and this is one inspiring podcast.  PODCAST RECOMMENDATION: News in Slow French.   AUDIOBOOK: THE MITFORD SERIES by Jan Karon IN THE NEWS:  www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-5...

Unaccompanied Minors, A Multicultural Church, & Long Lost Greek Family with Joy & Philip Kirkland

Joy and Philip Kirkland’s love for the people of Athens is so evident in their leadership of an multicultural church (with eight languages!) as well as the care and counsel of unaccompanied minor refugee boys through FAROS. It is so evident how God loves in and through them.        ON THE NEWS: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54082201 https://faros.org/ www.threadsofhopehellas greekinterculturalchurch on Facebook https://linktr.ee/interculturalchurch Church members singing doxolo...

From Athens, Greece: Joy and Philip Kirkland

Joy and Philip Kirkland’s love for the people of Athens is so evident in their leadership of an intercultural church (with eight languages!) as well as the care and counsel of unaccompanied minor refugee boys through FAROS. It is so evident how God loves in and through them.        ON THE NEWS: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54082201 https://faros.org/ www.threadsofhopehellas greekinterculturalchurch on Facebook https://linktr.ee/interculturalchurch Church members singing doxolo...