Refugees: What You Don't Hear on the News

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

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

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

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 the Bible and the Qur'an by Dan Wickwire Ex-Muslim: How One Daring Prayer to Jesus Changed a Life Forever by Naeem Fazal, Kitti Murray  The Muslim Majority: Folk Islam and the Seventy Percent by Robin Hadaway Experiencing the Gospel: An Examination of Muslim Conversion to Christianity in Cambodia by  Thomas W. Seckler  https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/medical-murders-1409332 The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast

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

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!

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

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/  

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 Warriors of Ethiopia by Richard McLellan  

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 by Christy Wilson

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 

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 Campaign's Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement ​​Walter Kim World Relief ​​Gospel in Life Podcast by Tim Keller Church Pulse Weekly Podcast with Carey Nieuwhof and Barna The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill with Mike Cosper Scott Sauls Twitter

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 would come to Christ ttps://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-to-pray-for-the-taliban/                For  long-term interest and involvement of Christians GIVE: Give to MTW welcoming families in Georgia Donate to World Relief ACT: Find your nearest refugee resettlement organization: Refugee Resettlement Map , List of Resettlement Orgs For people interested in volunteering on a military base processing Afghan families: Rubicon USA  ESL Ministry in DC MNA ESL Resources

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

​​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 of his favorite musical artists RECOMMENDED PODCASTS WHITE HORSE INN https://whitehorseinn.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiAouD_BRBIEiwALhJH6OvTVkOrzqTFKzZWKeieZBZKNfq77kCPMinF_JJOLOGy59zQEz0qBxoC-XkQAvD_BwE TIM KELLER https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-sermons-podcast-by-gospel-in-life/id352660924 ALLISTAiR BEGG https://www.truthforlife.org/broadcasts/podcast/  

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

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

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: What They Meant For Evil by Rebecca Deng

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-tanitoluwa-adewumi Office of Resettlement map: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/map/find-resources-and-contacts-your-state We Welcome Refugees: https://www.wewelcomerefugees.com/faq RC USA: https://rcusa.org/ Refugee Highway Partnership North America: https://www.rhpna.com/ BRYCS: https://brycs.org/refugee-portal/ ESL MNA: https://pcamna.org/ministry/esl-ministries/ I was a Stranger Challenge: https://evangelicalimmigrationtable.com/iwasastranger/ A Better Country  https://www.amazon.com/Better-Country-Embracing-Refugees-Midst/dp/0878085467 Seeking Refuge  https://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Refuge-Shores-Global-Refugee/dp/0802414885/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=seeking+refuge+matthew+soerens&qid=1622934550&s=books&sr=1-1 Only in America Podcast: https://onlyinamerica.libsyn.com/ Settle In App: https://settlein.app/ Find Hello Website: https://usahello.org/#gref

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  

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 Kinbrace: https://kinbrace.ca/ Refuge Reimagined: Biblical Kinship in Global Politics: https://www.amazon.com/Refuge-Reimagined-Biblical-Kinship-Politics/dp/0830853812 Inverse Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inverse-podcast/id1358332600 On Script: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/onscript/id1073724153 Awake at Night by UNHCR: https://www.unhcr.org/awakeatnight/ English L'Abri: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/english-labri/id1244171705

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 Through Fires by David Nasser: https://www.amazon.com/Jumping-through-Fires-Revolution-Redemption/dp/080107259X Fourth and Ten Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forth-and-ten/id1208550311

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 its views on refugees and immigration through a scripture-based and facts-based perspective. On the News: https://www.newyorker.com/news/letter-from-europe/the-parisians-housing-refugees-during-the-pandemic “I was a Stranger” Scripture and prayer guide http://www.evangelicalimmigrationtable.com/iwasastranger pdf Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis http://www.seekingrefugebook.com Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate https://worldrelief.org/welcoming-the-stranger/ PODCAST: Beyond Soundbites: https://beyondsoundbitespodcast.org/ PODCAST: Quick to Listen: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/quick-to-listen/

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-in-bangladesh Tangible: Making God Known Through Deeds of Mercy and Words of Truth  https://www.amazon.com/Tangible-Making-Known-Through-Deeds/dp/1612914411 Misreading Scripture through Individualistic Eyes https://www.amazon.com/Misreading-Scripture-Individualist-Eyes-Patronage-ebook/dp/B085FQG1D3

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/2020/12/1078852dd GLYFFADA CHURCH: Facebook, Instagram RECOMMENDED PODCAST - RISEN MOTHERHOOD

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 NATIONS, DALLAS. Ftnro.org https://www.facebook.com/ftnro/ Book: The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby

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/2017/09/14/podcasts/the-daily/rohingya-muslims-myanmar.html https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/audio/2017/dec/07/rohingya-crisis-myanmar-bangladesh-podcast-lucy-lamble Thanks for listening!

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-55055914

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 doxology in 6 languages: https://youtu.be/aQFGHWasjTQ RECOMMENDED PODCAST:  Philip – PRAISE HANDS by cross cultural Christianity, Joy - Unlocking Us by Brene Brown