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The Philippines is the most Roman Catholic country in the world. It is no wonder that it is a starting place for most who become Protestant Evangelical Christians. Erwin Armador, pastor of GFC Nuvali Church in the Philippines journeyed from his Catholic background into Pentecostal Protestantism finding Jesus as his Savior along the way. But ultimately, his Arminian theology left him with questions and doubts. He then adopted Calvinism, but found that it lacked the joy he desired and also left him with theological questions about the character of God. He was a committed Calvinist until he encountered another option, Free Grace theology. With a new enthusiasm and freedom, he received theological training at Grace School of Theology (Grace Asia in the Philippines) earning his DMin degree. He now pastors a vibrant church committed to intentionally making disciples. Pastor Erwin is committed to sharing the gospel of grace with his nation and recently spoke at the Free Grace Alliance regional conference there. Charlie sat with him to record his story, which should encourage everyone to appreciate the free grace of God in the biblical gospel. See how the message of God's grace has changed his life and shaped his ministry. You will see God has used and will continue to use this man as a trophy of grace in the Philippines and beyond. #GCFNuvali#FreeGracePhilippines#CalvinismPhilippines#SimplybyGrace#youtube.com?@gracelifeorg
Madel knew the Roman Catholic theology she was raised with. When she felt it unfulfilling, she migrated to Protestant Evangelicalism where Calvinism was the default view. That is all she knew, but it left her with questions and feeling a bit uncomfortable. Deeply involved in ministry as a Bible study leader, she found herself becoming a "fruit detector" wondering if those in her group were showing enough fruit and good works to prove they were indeed true believers. She had heard of the Free Grace view, but believed the reports that it was "easy-believism." Madel concluded the best way to know the truth about the Free Grace view was to study it, so she enrolled in Grace School of Theology (Grace Asia in the Philippines). In her first classes, she heard that that the gospel of God's free grace meant that she could know for certain she was saved. She learned that Jesus Christ died for all and offers all who believe in Him eternal life that cannot be earned or lost. When this truth dawned on her, Madel had a burden of doubt lifted and left her with a joyful heart. She now shares that message in ministry including writing curricula. Completing her master's degree at GSOT, she is now working on her ThD at another seminary. Charlie spoke at a Free Grace Alliance regional meeting at her church, Grace Victory Church in the Philippines, which Madel helped organize and he was able to record her testimony. Be sure to share Madel's exciting story with those who need the freedom that grace, free grace, brings. #GraceforPhilippines #AssuranceofSalvation #SimplybyGrace#youtube.com/@gracelifeorg
Send us a textLast month I had the privilege of being a guest on ‘Saving Grace Podcast,' a regular podcast produced by Grace School of Theology, Houston, Texas. My interviewer was a good friend, Tracy Marshall, a fellow church member where we attend. It was a great opportunity to share the work of Finishing Well Ministries with their network and the radio network of Salem Radio Network. I hope you will enjoy what God is doing through FWM and the doors He continues to open to us. Thanks, Hal HabeckerHow do we live each day in light of God's grace and love?God calls us to influence our world with the truth of God's love, a love that cannot be earned and cannot be lost. Sharing God's love with others requires that we first grasp His love for us. Saving Grace provides the listener opportunity to hear inspiring interviews with experts as well as everyday people who love Jesus and want others to know and experience that love and the abundant life Jesus spoke about.Special guest, Hal Habecker, discusses the aging population and how the church marginalizes their importance. Email us: Hal@finishingwellministries.orgFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finishingwellministriesSupport Our Ministry: https://www.finishingwellministries.org/donateAre there biblical principles to help us understand how to finish well?Join Dr. Habecker LIVE on ZOOM for a greater understanding of the SEVEN Essentials to Finishing Life Well: https://www.finishingwellministries.org/upcoming-eventsThanks for listening as we all strive to live and finish life well!
On today's show, a school in Fayetteville offers a unique experience for students with disabilities. Also, taking a trip to Saturn's moon, Titan. Plus, investigating a close relationship between community and philanthropy.
This is a story about how sin tried to ruin and waste a life, but God would not allow it. Carmen Pate had a rough start being sexually abused as a child. That did not stop her from hearing the gospel at a young age and believing in Jesus Christ as her Savior. Carmen strayed away from the Lord in her teen years. What should have been a joyful blessing ended up as spiritual abuse in legalistic churches that made her feel guilty for her lifestyle with little hope of forgiveness. Finally, God's grace broke through when she and her husband read a book by Jody (Joseph) Dillow. That put her on the hopeful path of God's love and grace. While living in this new joy, Carmen encountered another trial--cancer. But the disease did not abolish her faith; it strengthened it and allowed her to write and speak about it for others. You will be encouraged by this trophy of grace and will want to share her story with others. Carmen is married to Bob with three children and nine grandchildren. She ministers with her radio shows and Saving Grace podcasts for Grace School of Theology. You can find her book on Amazon or at gracetheology.org. It is called In Our Weaknesses, God is Strong: The Power of His Touch through You. You can get on Carmen's regular devotional list if you leave your phone number at Pate.Carmen@Gmail.com.
24-What is Law Enforcement Chaplaincy? According to the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC), Chaplaincy offers one of the most impactful support available to law enforcement professionals. The ICPC raises the standard for training and supporting chaplains while they maintain an intentional focus on moral excellence, cutting-edge training, and effective communications to encourage every law enforcement agency to establish and maintain a powerful chaplaincy. Today on the podcast I have the President of the International Conference of Police Chaplains, Chaplain Jim Bontrager, and the Assistant Director of Region Seven of the ICPC on the show to talk about what law enforcement chaplaincy does for an agency. ABOUT JIM BONTRAGER Jim is a United States Marine, former Reserve Officer and full time Chaplain with the Elkhart (IN) Police Department. He holds his Diplomate Chaplain credentials with the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC) and serves as President of the organization. He is a recipient of the 2012 Wilbert A. Cunningham Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement Chaplaincy, a 2013 Excellence in Leadership Award from Pointman Leadership Institute, the 2016 recipient of the Richard S. Kassel Award, the 2017 recipient of the Pilsung Warrior Award, and a 2018 recipient of the John A. Price Excellence in Chaplaincy Award. Jim was appointed a Sagamore of the Wabash by Indiana Governor Mike Pence in 2015. He is author of the official law enforcement curriculum for the movie Courageous, is an Indiana State certified LE Instructor as well as an instructor with the ICPC. He is founder/ director of Warrior on the Wall which works to address law enforcement suicide, family breakdown, and the unique emotional/ spiritual challenges to the profession. ICPC PO Box 5033 Knoxville, TN 37928 United States of America Email Address icpc@icpc4cops.org ABOUT KEN SCHLENKER Chaplain Ken Schlenker is the Founder and Executive Director of RKM Crisis Team, dba CAREForce, a nonprofit 501(c)3 providing Crisis Training, Response, Organizational Development and coaching for community & first-responder organizations. He also serves as an Assistant Professor, Director and creator of the Chaplain Degree Programs at Grace School of Theology, a fully accredited (ATS and TRACS) seminary located in The Woodlands, TX. The degree programs at Grace range from undergraduate through doctorate and serve 38 countries in 8 different languages. Ken graduated from Talbot School of Theology, BIOLA University with a M.Div. degree and from Southern Illinois University with a BA in Health Care Management. Ken served as a Corpsman (HM2) in the US Navy and has spent over 30 years in ministry--as a Care and Missions Pastor and Public Safety Chaplain providing crisis intervention services and training nationally. Chaplain Schlenker is the author of the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Law Enforcement Chaplain Curriculum in 2011 which was created as part of the POST Master Instructor Instructional Development Institute (MICC3) Training Program. He is a recognized national public speaker. Ken currently serves as a trainer and Law Enforcement Chaplain with the Montgomery County Texas Sheriff's Department and District Attorney Offices. Connect with Ken at ken@careforce.us +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST/PTSD911 MOVIE Web site: https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911.myshopify.com/products/ptsd911-digital-toolkit-pre-orders-only The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat Think.Make.Talk teacher, Gail Kirkconnell, and her daughter, Brigette O'Brian, who is a middle school fine arts teacher. This episode is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast. Raised in Michigan, Gail Kirkconnell attended St. Mary Academy, an all-girls Catholic high school, and then went on to graduate cum laude from Eastern Michigan University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with an Industrial Arts major and a minor in Children's Literature. Prior to coming to PS, Gail taught Kindergarten and first grade students for 10 years in the Alief public schools and at Grace School. In 2005 Gail came to Presbyterian School and taught Kindergarten for seven years before joining the Academic Enrichment Team. Following that, she spearheaded and helped to create the Lower School Think.Make.Talk (TMT) class. As a a TMT teacher, Gail inspires young learners to confront challenges with boundless imagination, embrace the power of teamwork, and grow the courage to explore uncharted territory. Gail is also the Coordinator for Odyssey of the Mind at Presbyterian School. Gail has two adult twin daughters, Jillian and Brigette. Her most cherished moments are spent with family and friends including her little dog, Lottie June, who adds an extra layer of joy!In her own way, Brigette O'Brian, followed in her mother's teaching footsteps. Brigette received an Elementary Education degree from the University of Oklahoma. She currently works at Presbyterian School as a middle school fine arts teacher specializing in drama and dance electives. She produces and choreographs the 8th grade musical each Spring. Brigette is the owner of Relevé Productions LLC that serves as Presbyterian's after school dance program teaching Ballet, Tap, and Jazz classes to students in PK3-6th grade. Brigette has over fifteen years of experience teaching and choreographing dance. She is certified in over twelve dance styles and has been professionally trained in ballet, tap, and jazz. Brigette is an award-winning professional ballroom dancer, and has had the privilege of teaching at the Fred Astaire Dance Company. Outside of teaching performing arts, Brigette works on choreography and production teams for the Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and other state pageants. Brigette lives with her husband, Daniel, and their two dogs, Ruby and Beau.
John Nelson Darby was a lawyer well on his way to money and fame. But he gave it all up to be a minister in the countryside. Hear his story and his sermon, "The Wheat and The Tares." Special thanks to Phil Yanda. Phil married his wife Christina 8 years ago (no kids, but we do have two dogs), is a Starbucks partner, and received his Bachelor's in Biblical Counseling from the College of Biblical Studies, my Master's in Biblical Studies from Grace School of Theology, and is a member of the Free Grace Alliance, an attendee of Houston's First Baptist Church, and runs a John Darby Quotes Twitter page you can find here. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Program, and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy interviews DePaul graduate and Pangea Educational Development co-founder Drew Edwards. Drew and his colleagues in Uganda, with the support of many volunteers, have developed a remarkable literacy program in Uganda that works with refugees and internally displaced persons to engage the entire family in learning to read. In this final episode of this three-part series, Drew explains how the program invited local story tellers to share traditional folk stories and subsequently transformed those stories into children's books for families to read together.ACTION STEPS1. If you would like to share your skill with Pangea, go to its website and learn how you can contribute your wisdom and talents. https://pangeaeducation.org2. As Pope Francis told Drew Edwards, “Do more.”RESOURCES1. Pangea responds to Pope Francis call to encourage teaching: “Opportunities for meaningful encounters are to be promoted, so that teachers and students can have an opportunity to hear the stories of those men and women who are migrants, refugees, displaced persons or victims of trafficking.” Further these programs can “help identity and indicate the foundations for the construction of an intercultural society, in which ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity is seen as a source of enrichment and not an obstacle for the common future.” “Address of His Holiness Pope Francis to Participants in the Meeting on Refugees Promoted by the Pontifical Gregorian University, September 29, 2022. 2. For more information on Pangea Education, see: https://pangeaeducation.org3. For more information on how Pangea work in publishing local folk stories to increase literacy see “Behind the Books: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SD8HvkBm30If you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Program, and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy interviews DePaul graduate and Pangea Educational Development co-founder Drew Edwards. Drew and his colleagues in Uganda, with the support of many volunteers, have developed a remarkable literacy program in Uganda that works with refugees and internally displaced persons to engage the entire family in learning to read. In part two of this three-part episode, Drew speaks of some of the national and international barriers to working with refugees and offers insight into how Uganda has welcomed refugees and internally displaced persons.RESOURCES1. Pope Francis' challenge for Catholic universities to educate their own students "to a clearer understanding of the phenomenon of migration, within a perspective of justice, global responsibility and communion in diversity" can be found in his “Address of His Holiness Pope Francis to Participants in the Meeting on Refugees Promoted by the Pontifical Gregorian University, September 29, 2022.2. For more information on Pangea Education, see: https://pangeaeducation.orgIf you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
Episode 37: “Soda Stories: Educating Families”Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Program, and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy interviews DePaul graduate and Pangea Educational Development co-founder Drew Edwards. Drew and his colleagues in Uganda, with the support of many volunteers, have developed a remarkable literacy program in Uganda that works with refugees and internally displaced persons to engage the entire family in learning to read. Drew Edwards is a social entrepreneur with international development experience across sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. He has spent his career working in education with children in post-conflict and crisis settings. He has extensive experience in informal and primary education in low-resource settings. His research interests include early childhood literacy, inclusion and belonging, and the intersection of violence and education. In part one of this three-part series, Drew offers ideas on how we all can respond to those who are forced to flee due to violence and ecological harm.ACTION STEPS1. Pope Francis has urged all of us to not simply welcome migrants, but “they must be welcomed, accompanied, promoted and integrated.” Read his address in the link below and find how you can best respond within your area of skill and interest.2. As Pope Francis told Drew Edwards, “Do more.”RESOURCES1. Pope Francis stated, “I see the need for further studies on the so-called ‘right not to emigrate.' It is important to reflect on the causes of migratory movements and on the forms of violence that lead people to depart for other countries.” “Address of His Holiness Pope Francis to Participants in the Meeting on Refugees Promoted by the Pontifical Gregorian University, September 29, 2022.2. For more information on Pangea Education, see: https://pangeaeducation.org3. For more information on Project Backpack, see: https://pangeaeducation.org/work/project-backpackIf you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
In this interview, Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Program, and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy presents a moral argument for sensible gun regulation. We have learned since the recording of this podcast, that Justin Jones and Justin Pearson have been appointed to be interim State Representatives in the Tennessee legislature through the action of their respective constituents.ACTION STEPS 1. Call or write your elected representatives to enact sensible gun laws to address the epidemic of gun violence in our nation.2. The United Church of Christ offers a tool kit with resources to Advocate to End Gun Violence. Review it and take prophetic action.RESOURCESJustin Jones quote on the gun epidemic can be found at “Tennessee House expels 2 Democrats after gun control protest,” April 7, 2023.Justin Pearson's quote on sobering reality can be found at Nouran Salahieh, , “Reinstated Tennessee lawmaker Justin Jones says he'll continue to call for gun reform” April 11, 2023. Justin Pearson's statement regarding whom he speaks for in the legislature can be found at Democracy Now! 2023-04—11 Tuesday between 22:34-26:18.The reference to Gloria Johnson can be found at Robin Gibson and Devarrick Turner, “Kelsea Ballerini, Gloria Johnson refer to Knoxville's 2008 Central High School shooting,” April 7, 2023.Part of this podcast was inspired by my earlier op-ed “Where Does One Stand on a Slippery Slope?” (2013). You can find additional citations to the CDC, cases, and other resources in its footnotes.Fr. Guillermo Campuzano, C.M., “Easter Season: A Culture of Nonviolence, Resilience and Communal Hope,” April 10, 2023Rev. William Barber's quote can be found in Ruth Graham, “Nashville, Battered and Mourning, Pauses for Easter,” April 9, 2023.The Washington-Post: John Woodrow Cox et al, “More Than 349,000 school shootings” includes information on how gun violence places a disproportionate impact on black youth. (April 11, 2023) and Silvia Foster-Frau and Holly Bailey, “A tragedy without end,” March 27, 2023.Cases cited in this podcast: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 142 S. Ct. 2111, (Thomas, 2145; Alito, 2157) (2022); Glenn v. State, 72 S.E. 927, 929 (1911, Hill); State v. Workman, 14 S.E. 9, 11 (1891); Hill v. Georgia, 53 Ga. 476-7, (1874, McCay); Hopkins v. Commonwealth, 66 Ky. 480, 482 (1868, Robertson).Listen to Sweet Honey in the Rock's rendition of “Ella's Song”Contact us: mission.depaul@gmail.com
In this interview, Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Program, and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy urges listeners to file comments opposing the Biden administration's proposed asylum rule by 11:59 EDT, Monday, March 27, 2023.ACTION STEPS 1. Prepare a comment and invite friends and family to also file a comment opposing the proposed rule that will undermine refugee protection.A. Attorneys may use this template which also includes the diagram on the process discussed in the podcast. B. Organizations or community groups may want to use this template. 2. You can also email the White House and your Senators and Representative stating your opposition to this proposed rule emphasizing the need for a humanitarian border policy. Please find your individual link for your Senators or Representatives and urge them to oppose the Biden rule.RESOURCESSolutions for a Humane Border Policy, January 17, 2023. NIJC's Policy Director Heidi Altman discuss some of the many problems with the proposed rule in her interview. Javier Zamora's book is Solito, A Memoir, (Hogarth, N.Y. 2022). Mr. Zamora will be speaking at the NIJC's Human Rights Award Luncheon on June 6, 2023; click here for information. That only 10% of visas that were available were provided in the war years came from Paul Johnson, A History of the Jews, (Harper & Row, N.Y., 1987), 503.Melissa del Bosque describes some of the problems with the CBP One mobile app, in “From Education to Everything Else,” The Border Chronicle, March 14, 2023. Craig Mousin volunteers with the National Immigrant Justice Center. We welcome your inquiries or suggestions for future podcasts. If you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
In this interview, Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Program, and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy interviews Heidi Altman, the Policy Director of the National Immigrant Justice Center (www.immigrantjustice.org). Ms. Altman discusses a proposed rule that will effectively preclude most asylum-seekers from safely and effectively applying for asylum in the United States. She advocates for humanitarian asylum welcome. She previously served as the legal director for the Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition and was a Teaching Fellow in the immigration clinic at Georgetown University Law School. ACTION STEPS 1. Invite friends and family to learn how the proposed rule will undermine refugee protection and encourage them to respond to their elected representatives and the Biden administration urging withdrawal of the proposed rule.2. The Sanctuary Working Group of the Chicago Religious Leadership Network currently serves and advocates alongside newly arrived asylum seekers in the Chicagoland area. There are many impactful ways you can help asylum seekers, from providing sponsorship and temporary housing to covering legal fees and advocating for policy change. Interested individuals, faith communities, or organizations may contact CRLN staff/consultant David Fraccaro at davidfraccaro99@gmail.com to talk about ways to partner together in supporting and protecting our newest neighbors. RESOURCES“Solutions for a Humane Border Policy,” National Immigrant Justice Center, January 17, 2023: https://immigrantjustice.org/staff/blog/solutions-humane-border-policy“Proposed Ban on Asylum Violates US Law and Catholic Social Teaching,” Catholic Legal Immigration Network, February 22, 2023: https://www.cliniclegal.org/press-releases/proposed-ban-asylum-violates-us-law-and-catholic-social-teaching “Biden Asylum Ban Will Endanger Refugees, Center for Gender and Refugee Rights, February 21, 2023: https://cgrs.uchastings.edu/news/biden-asylum-ban-will-endanger-refugeesThe proposed rule is scheduled for publication on February 23, 2023: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-03718.pdf Craig Mousin volunteers with the National Immigrant Justice Center. We welcome your inquiries or suggestions for future podcasts. If you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
Join us in this interview podcast as we interview Dr. Chay of Grace School of Theology. If this interview blessed you, please share, like, and subscribe! You can find more resources at www.transformed365.com or view the sermon archive at www.swcc.org
Show NotesThis is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Program, and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast critiques Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas' recent NPR interview for what the interview omits in explaining 2023 asylum policies. ACTION STEPImagine you are an asylum-seeker who has left your homeland. Listen to the interview with Secretary Mayorkas and consider its impact as you. Then write to the White House and Secretary Mayorkas and urge the Biden administration to follow the procedures and procedural protections of the Refugee Act of 1980: https://www.npr.org/people/4080709/steve-inskeepRESOURCESDr. Shailja Sharma: “The Border ‘Crisis' Is a Crisis We Can Solve,” January 9, 2023: https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-border-asylum-seekers-resources-title-42-20230109-g3aoghdnn5avxavszsfcln7viu-story.htmlPaul Schmidt quotes several experts on the new policy and adds his critique: (January 6, 2023): https://immigrationcourtside.com/2023/01/06/%f0%9f%a4%af%f0%9f%91%8e%f0%9f%8f%bc-experts-condemnation-of-bidens-latest-anti-asylum-border-gimmicks-swift-brutal-true/Law professor Karen Musalo: “Enough with the Political Games. Migrants Have a Right to Asylum,” January 6, 2023, https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-01-06/biden-border-immigration-asylum-title-42The National Immigrant Justice Center's FAQs on these policies: https://immigrantjustice.org/staff/blog/recycling-trumps-asylum-bans-expanding-title-42-how-bidens-new-policies-threatenFor information on U.S. policies undermining democracy, see, Mousin, “You Were Told to Love the Immigrant,” https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2784951, text between fns. 161-166. For documentation on the violence caused by soldiers trained at the School of the Americas Watch, now WHINSEC: www.soaw.orgThe statistics on the violence at the border: US/Mexico: Expelling Venezuelans Threatens Rights, Lives Restore Access to Asylum at the Border, (October 21, 2022) as cited in https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/immigration/2022/10/human-rights-watch-usmexico-expelling-venezuelans-threatens-rights-lives-restore-access-to-asylum-at.htmlWe welcome your inquiries or suggestions for future podcasts. If you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
Show NotesThis is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Program, and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast explores how the claim for a fully secure border has stalled immigration reform for over three decades. It calls for comprehensive immigration reform to address many of the issues the failed policies of detention and deportation have been unable to resolve.ACTION STEPThe American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is hosting a week of action highlighting the theme “migration Join AFSC, the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC), and #WelcomeWithDignity You can find suggestions for action at: bit.ly/AsylumDay22Toolkit RESOURCESThe Prophet Haggai's words are at Haggai 2:5 and the angels' proclamation at Luke 2:10 (KJV).Governor Johnston's 1776 “Address in Answer to the King's Speech” was quoted in Jack P. Greene, The Constitutional Origins of the American Revolution, (Cambridge University Press, 2011), p. 166.John Higham's “American cosmopolitan faith” can be found at “Instead of a Sequel, or How I Lost My Subject,” Reviews in American History 28 (2000), 327, 329, cited by Jerry Kammer, “Historian John Higham's Widening Views on Modern Efforts to Limit Immigration, It's Not All About Nativism,” May 23, 2010, https://cis.org/Historian-John-Highanms-Widening-Views-Modern-Efforts-Limit-Immigration. His comment on the disparities can be found at “Sequel,” p. 330. The mileage of our borders is in, R. Jones, Nobody is Protected, How the Border Patrol Became the Most Dangerous Police Force in the United States, (Counterpoint, Berkeley, 2022), p. 45.Information on the safety statistics:automobilesdrowningbicyclesWe welcome your inquiries or suggestions for future podcasts. If you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast explores a recent speech by Pope Francis involving responses to refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable immigrants. Pope Francis suggests that, through our common humanity, our collaborative efforts can build a safer world.ACTION STEPRead and respond to Pope Francis' “Address of His Holiness Pope Francis to Participants in the Meeting on Refugees Promoted by the Pontifical Gregorian University,” September 29, 2022: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2022/september/documents/20220929-incontro-rifugiati.htmlRESOURCESYou can read more about Drew Edwards and his work with Pangea at: https://www.pangeaeducation.org He also wrote a report of his attendance at the meeting of educators in Rome: https://www.pangeaeducation.org/news/pope-francis-a-champion-for-refugee-educationFor information on the DePaul Migration Collaborative: https://law.depaul.edu/academics/centers-institutes-initiatives/depaul-migration-collaborative/Pages/default.aspxOther information on programs sponsored by DePaul's Division of Ministry and Mission at: https://offices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/Pages/default.aspx MUSIC FOR THE JOURNEYAs we work together for our common global world, listen to Wiyaala sing Osibisa's song, Woyaya (We Are Going) at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwckMpR9V-QWe welcome your inquiries or suggestions for future podcasts. If you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
Free Grace Theology, Covenant Theology, Reformed Theology, Progressive Covenantalism....does it even matter what "theology" one holds to? In this interview, we discuss practical implications of one's "theology" and how Free Grace Theology makes sense of Scripture.Grace School of Theologyhttps://www.gsot.edu/Grace Theology Presshttps://gracetheology.org/Grace Line Ministrieshttps://graceline.net/Relationship & Fellowship, by Dr. Dave Andersonhttps://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Fellowship-David-R-Anderson/dp/1957202017/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3OEWGKTTAX0G6&keywords=relationship+%26+fellowship&qid=1668198581&sprefix=relationahip+%26+fellowship%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-2Position & Condition, by Dr. Dave Andersonhttps://www.amazon.com/Position-Condition-Exposition-Book-Ephesians-ebook/dp/B074PXN3S1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35K07T172LV8E&keywords=position+%26+condition&qid=1668198595&sprefix=position+%26+condition%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1Grace Salvation & Discipleship, by Dr. Charlie Binghttps://www.amazon.com/Grace-Salvation-Discipleship-Understand-Difficult/dp/0996561412/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=grace+salvation+and+discipleship&qid=1668198605&sprefix=salvation+%26+discip%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1Check Out C4C Books:Investigating Lordship Salvation:https://www.amazon.com/Investigating-Lordship-Salvation-Response-Works-Based/dp/B09XZJD4RHA Biblical Sketch: Free Grace Theologyhttps://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Sketch-Theology-Understanding-Basics-ebook/dp/B0B4X8JMHG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11WY6AK3UBPUC&keywords=weierbach&qid=1662478524&s=books&sprefix=weierbach%2Cstripbooks%2C78&sr=1-1C4C Apologetics Website:www.c4capologetics.comOpen Door Baptist Church:https://odbaptist.com/Financially Support C4C Apologetics Ministry:https://odbaptist.com/giveGrace Zone App:https://subsplash.com/gracezone/appDon't forget to check out our YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/c/C4CApologetics/featured
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migrations Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast examines the recent bussing of asylum applicants to northern cities. Through exploration of the Good Samaritan Parable, the podcast invites listeners to ask the question how can we each be a neighbor to a vulnerable person.ACTION STEP1. Read the Good Samaritan Parable, Luke 10:25-37, and engage in a conversation with someone regarding how it applies to the efforts to send asylum applicants away from the border.2. Encourage Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform.RESOURCESSara Baielles' “A Safe Place to Land” with John Legend is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht2NCrlghS4For an expanded discussion of Dr. André LaCocque's interpretation of the Good Samaritan Parable, including citations to his works, see my article on “Constantine's Legacy: Preserving Empire While Undermining International Law". https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3960335at pp. 390-91. Mayor Sean McDermott's quote can be found in “Texas Gov. Abbott sends asylum seekers here to sow chaos, but Illinois is better than that,” (September 15, 2022) at: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/9/15/23355440/texas-gov-abbott-asylum-seekers-venezuela-immigrants-countryside-mayor-seanPaul Wickham Schmidt, "Opportunity Knocks," (September 16, 2022) at:https://immigrationcourtside.com/2022/09/17/You may find Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman's book, All Are Neighbors at: https://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/book/9780593429983The budget for the federal government support of refugee resettlement came from: Todd Miller, “More Than a Wall: Corporate Profiteering and the Militarization of U.S. Borders,” Transnational Institute (TNI), September 16, 2019) at https://www.tni.org/files/publication-downloads/more_than_a_wall_-_executive_summary.pdf
"This epistle may be titled 'The Believer's Conflict in the Latter Days.' The apostle opened and closed 2 Peter with the theme of victory. But within the epistle he focused primarily on how to live when surrounded by the problems and perplexities of the end time. After painting a landscape (in 2:1–3:10) replete with false teachers, fallen angels, flagrant immorality, and flaccid scoffers, Peter charged his readers 'to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming' (3:11–12). Faithful living in difficult times—that is the lesson Peter would have believers learn through this dynamic letter" (Kenneth O. Gangel, “2 Peter,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary, 859). Dr. Fred Chay returns to the series to help us grapple with this lesser-known letter. Dr. Chay is the founder of Grace Line Ministry, professor of theology and dean of the doctoral studies program at Grace School of Theology, and managing editor of Grace Theology Press.
How are believers in Jesus to respond when hated, mocked, or even persecuted? How are we to live so that our lives will draw others to know our Jesus?Join us with Scot Pollock, adjunct professor at Grace School of Theology. Don't miss this podcast episode brought to you by Saving Grace.
The most fertile people for evangelism may be under your roof or in your church. They are called Generation Alpha, those 13-years old and under. They are open to the gospel and spiritual truth, but who are they? How can we share the gospel clearly with them? Our guest, Janine McNally, has a lot of experience in children's ministry with theological training to back it up (Bible college, Dallas Theological Seminary, D.Min student at Grace School of Theology). She has a ministry called Grace4Kidz which has excellent resources that reflect her passion for a clear gospel. Listen and learn about Generation Alpha and how to reach them.
It's with his typical insight and simplicity that theologian Warren Wiersbe opens his commentary on James: "Not everybody who grows old, grows up. There's a vast difference between age and maturity. Ideally, the older we are, the more mature we should be; but too often the ideal does not become the real. "The result is problems—problems in personal lives, in homes, and in churches. As a pastor, I see more problems in these areas caused by a maturity than by anything else. If Christians we just grow up, they would become victors instead of victims. "The epistle of James was written to help us understand and attain spiritual maturity: "… That ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing" (James 1:4). I like the way J. B. Phillips puts it: '... and you will find you have become men of mature character, men of integrity with no weak spots.'" To help us explore this maturity-encouraging, growth-inspiring, God-inspired writing we welcome Dr. Fred Chay to the podcast. Dr. Chay is the founder of Grace Line Ministry, professor of theology and dean of the doctoral studies program at Grace School of Theology, and managing editor of Grace Theology Press.
Dear Listeners,As promised, here is a repeat of one of our earliest podcasts, Paul Rossi's Letter, never before posted on Substack The show centers around the courageous Paul Rossi, a math teacher who had the temerity to challenge the teaching of Critical Race Theory at the Grace Church School in Manhattan, an elite Episcopal school, with a Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade program.In a conversation with Mr. Rossi, the Headmaster of Grace School privately admitted that such teaching demonized white students. Nonetheless, Mr. Rossi was subsequently “relieved” of his duties and is now a voice of reason encouraging countless teachers across the nation to stand up for their convictionsEnjoy listening to this lively and timely discussion of Paul Rossi's Letter while celebrating your Labor Day Holiday! We will be back “live” next week, and, as always, Entering Stage Right!Philip & D. Paul PS: You can listen to our interview with Paul Rossi on our Podcast#23 - Paul Rossi Interview!, Sept. 4, 2021. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enteringstageright.substack.com
How are believers in Jesus to respond when hated, mocked, or even persecuted? How are we to live so that our lives will draw others to know our Jesus?Join us with Scot Pollock, adjunct professor at Grace School of Theology. Don't miss this podcast episode brought to you by Saving Grace.
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migrations Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast celebrates all those who worked to defeat the amendments that tried to codify Title 42 in August, 2022. In addition, as we celebrate Labor Day 2022, we give thanks for all those immigrants who came to our nation, offered their skills and fostered families that have contributed to the common good.ACTION STEPS Thank your Senator(s) if they voted to defeat the anti-immigrant amendments to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. If your Senator(s) voted for an amendment, redouble your efforts to urge them to convince them to end Title 42. Urge Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act. Church World Service provides you with a link to send your email at: https://cwsglobal.org/action-alerts/take-action-urge-congress-to-swiftly-pass-the-bipartisan-afghan-adjustment-act/Faith leaders are invited to urge the Biden administration to increase the number of refugees to be resettled in the next fiscal year to 200,000. Church World Service provides you with a link to send your email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScphVDWU93gJA5Q6ZLYcYyCbDsFwPYKjCindlkhO2Bz-dgC9Q/viewformAll are urged to encourage Congress to increase refugee resettlement to 200,000. https://cwsglobal.org/action-alerts/take-action-urge-congress-to-welcome-refugees-rebuild-the-u-s-resettlement-program/To be most effective please respond prior to Tuesday, September 6. Thank you.RESOURCESInformation on the efforts to amend the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 came from Greg Chen's “Senate Passage of Legislation Without Immigration.” You can find additional information on the congressional action in his post: https://thinkimmigration.org/blog/2022/08/08/why-were-celebrating-the-senates-passage-of-legislation-without-immigration/Find John McCutcheon's research about the deportees who died in 1948 and his version of Woody Guthrie's song, “Deportees,” at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxsPL4uEo34 Visit his website at: https://www.folkmusic.comFind Emma's Revolution song, “Bound for Freedom” at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo9PVE_RxMI Visit their website at: https://www.emmasrevolution.comWe welcome your inquiries or suggestions for future podcasts. If you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
SHOW NOTESThis is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migrations Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast examines new attempts to codify the harmful effects of Title 42 through amending the Fiscal Year 2023 spending bills currently before Congress. Please email or call your elected representative and oppose all of these amendments. ACTION STEP1. Email your Senators and Representative to oppose these amendments. The National Immigrant Justice Center provides information and a simple link to register your voice: https://immigrantjustice.org/staff/blog/5-facts-about-title-42-why-congress-should-not-codify-trump-era-expulsion-policy2. You can call your elected representatives with this helpful script and background information provided by the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies: https://cgrs.uchastings.edu/our-work/action-center-tell-congress-reject-anti-asylum-amendmentsResources: Our previous podcast on Title 42's bad science and bad law, Episode 25 “Stop the Pretense That It Is Just About Public Health,” can be found at: https://lawfulassembly.buzzsprout.com/1744949/10595081-episode-25-stop-the-pretense-that-it-is-just-about-public-healthThe source of Yogi Berra's “It's déjà vu all over again” can be found at: https://yogiberramuseum.org/about-yogi/yogisms/The National Immigrant Justice Center webpage includes additional background information and resources at: www.immigrantjustice.orgWe welcome your inquiries or suggestions for future podcasts. If you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
SHOW NOTESThis is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migrations Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast explores the recent efforts to censor and self-censor books in our public schools and libraries. It links some of that censorship to a fear of the newcomer and our nation's failure to legislate comprehensive immigration reform.ACTION STEP Thank a librarian and ask how you can help stop the burning. For more information, the Intellectual Freedom Office of the American Library Association offers resources at: https://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/oifRESOURCESThe Washington Post article on self-censorship and national statistics was written by Hannah Natanson, March 22, 2022: “Schools nationwide are quietly removing books from their libraries” at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/03/22/school-librarian-book-bans-challenges/The quote from Fahrenheit 451 can be found at: Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 (Simon and Schuster, N.Y., 2012) (Sixtieth Anniversary Edition), p. 134.Abraham Lincoln described the moral sentiment of a belief that all are created equal in his speech in Springfield, Illinois on July, 10, 1858. The Speeches of Abraham Lincoln, Including His Inaugurals and Proclamations (Lincoln Centenary Association, NY: 1908), pp. 72-74. I previously discussed Lincoln's support of immigration in “Rescinding DACA: More than Just the Dreamers,” Update: Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Newsletter, (Fall 2017) which can be found at: https://works.bepress.com/craig_mousin/47/You can order a copy of All Are Welcome from your favorite bookstore or find it at: https://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/search/site/all%20are%20welcomeYou may also find a copy of In My Mosque at your favorite bookstore or: https://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/book/9780062978707We welcome your inquiries or suggestions for future podcasts. If you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migrations Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast examines the federal government's request for comments on a proposed Interim Final Rule involving adjudication of asylum applications. It argues that the expedited deadlines and streamlining procedures will prevent asylum applicants from developing a complete record in support of their claims and may make it almost impossible for asylum seekers to obtain legal representation. The Action Step below lists a link to the Interim Final Rule and the link to upload your comments. The Resources list several different links to understand the problems with the Interim Final Rule and different templates to assist you draft your comments.ACTION STEPYou are invited to submit comments with your personal critiques of elements of the law.Please note, once you click on this link, you will find a “Commentator's Checklist” at the top of the page which provides helpful guidelines in preparing your comment. Comments must be filed before midnight, Eastern Daylight Savings time, on Tuesday, May 31.The full proposed Interim Final RuleThe quote in the podcast from the proposed IFR regarding soliciting public opinion can be found at 87 Fed. Reg. at 18081. The quote regarding the Immigration Judge receiving a full record can be found at 87 Fed. Reg. at 18098-99. The quote regarding the basic purpose of the IFR can be found at 87 Fed. Reg. at 18143).RESOURCESThe National Immigrant Justice Center submitted its comments previously. You may review their suggestions to provide you with examples of areas of concern. NIJC invites you to use their comments as a template, but it is important that you provide your own words and ideas with your comments. NIJC has a shorter summary.NIJC has also prepared a flow chart to demonstrate the complexity of the proposed rule.To see the expanded show notes for this episode go to: https://blogs.depaul.edu/dmm/2022/05/27/episode-26-streamline-rule-precludes-a-complete-record/Email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
SHOW NOTESThis is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migrations Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast examines the “Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022” and critiques the intent of the proposal. It argues that the implementation of Title 42 procedures in denying asylum seekers entrance to the United States masquerades as public health and violates domestic law.ACTION STEP1. Church World Service: This link provides a sample communication with your elected Senators and Representative to “Urge Congress to Reject Anti-Asylum Policies and Invest in Humane Welcome”:https://cwsglobal.org/action-alerts/urgent-action-urge-congress-to-reject-anti-asylum-policies-and-invest-in-humane-welcome/The Welcome With Dignity Coalition offers you this sample script to call your elected representatives today: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_pv0jLpHxLp2EF6bGOITzXKDCjhYdJmIjGuR_g1OClc/editResources:The quote from Monette Zard can be found in “Epidemiologists and Public Health Experts Implore Biden Administration to End Title 42 and Restart Asylum” at: https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/research/program-forced-migration-and-health/press-release-epidemiologists-and-public-health-experts-implore-biden-administration-end-title-42The National Immigrant Justice Center offers an explanation of why Title 42 must be eliminated and offers several action steps: “Exploiting the Pandemic To Expel Asylum Seekers: An FAQ On Why Title 42 Expulsions Must End at: https://immigrantjustice.org/staff/blog/exploiting-pandemic-expel-asylum-seekers-faq-why-title-42-expulsions-must-endThe Interfaith Immigration Coalition provides you with a toolkit to take action at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_pv0jLpHxLp2EF6bGOITzXKDCjhYdJmIjGuR_g1OClc/editThe Welcome With Dignity offers a: “Title 42 Must Go Social Media Toolkit” at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BNntgTQd427bBHM9SjDVs9UKNYWgfyUk-4uctCmnEBA/editThe budget amounts comparing enforcement expenditures to resettlement efforts came from: Todd Miller, “More Than a Wall: Corporate Profiteering and the Militarization of U.S. Borders,” Transnational Institute (TNI), September 16, 2019 at https://www.tni.org/files/publication-downloads/more_than_a_wall_-_executive_summary.pdfWe welcome your inquiries or suggestions for future podcasts. If you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
Living by Grace is living a life of joy and thanksgiving. In the midst of the daily grind, there is always something to be grateful for. Get to know more about what a life of grace looks like by listening to Dr. Dave Anderson, Founder and President at Grace School of Theology, in this Saving Grace episode. Access this episode now!
Innovation is vital to school transformation. Member Voices is taking a closer look at innovation in a three-part miniseries. In the second episode of “Fostering Innovation,” NAIS Director of Innovation Programs Jackie Wolking speaks with Liz Walgamuth, head of school at Grace School (TX). Liz shares how she redesigns space within the confines of an older school building, how “mistakes lead us to the next thing,” and why sometimes innovation work is “just about moving forward.”
Dr. Steven Runge is Professor of Biblical Languages at Grace School of Theology in Houston and Senior Research Associate at the John W. Wevers Institute for Septuagint Studies at Trinity Western University. Among other things, he has authored, Discourse Grammar of the Greek New Testament: A Practical Introduction for Teaching and Exegesis, and he is General Editor of the Lexham Discourse Greek New Testament. In this episode he helps us notice the linguistic clues in Phil. 2:1-11 leading us to Paul's main concern: that we should have the mindset that was operative in Christ's self-giving, self-lowering, obedient service.
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migrations Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast explores different national responses to refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. It urges that the current generosity offered to Ukrainian refugees serves as a template for a more responsible refugee protection for all nations.ACTION STEP1. Church World Service: Rebuilding the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP): Recommendations to Strengthen Refugee Resettlement in the United States” March 2022 at: https://cwsglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/USRAPRecommendations.pdf 2. Human Rights First has offered a link to advocate for passage of the Afghan Adjustment Act at: https://humanrightsfirst.quorum.us/campaign/36088/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=9de6d8cd-d102-4d03-92f8-04439421e6803. Evacuate our Allies has put together a social media tool kit to assist educating about and advocating for the Afghan Adjustment Act: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w_nDOBv3QObvKovEJ1P7PR_z4zJCbkyjcHYVbPCggHw/editThe Advocates for Human Rights have provided a fact sheet on the issues demonstrating the need for the Afghan Adjustment Act at: https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/res/byid/9334?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=9de6d8cd-d102-4d03-92f8-04439421e680 President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's quote, “I hate war” came from a speech he gave at Chautauqua, New York (August 14, 1936) and can be found at: https://libquotes.com/franklin-d-roosevelt/quote/lba3x5x The concept of “responsibility sharing” came from a blog post by Elena Chachko and Katerina Linos in “2022 UKRAINE CRISIS: Sharing Responsibility for Ukrainian Refugees: An Unprecedented Response,” March 5, 2022, Lawfare, at: https://www.lawfareblog.com/sharing-responsibility-ukrainian-refugees-unprecedented-response“Canada launches new temporary residence pathway to welcome those fleeing the war in Ukraine,” March 17, 2022, can be found at: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/03/canada-launches-new-temporary-residence-pathway-to-welcome-those-fleeing-the-war-in-ukraine.htmlEditorial: Welcome the stranger, whether from Libya, Ukraine or MexicoWe welcome your inquiries or suggestions for future podcasts. If you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
Carmen Pate is an author, speaker, teacher of biblical studies, and mentor to those seeking to discover their place in God's story, encouraging women to fulfill their God given purpose. Carmen is the producer and host of Saving Grace, a broadcast ministry of Grace School of Theology. In addition, Carmen is a Level II Certified Trainer for Ministry Insight's Leading from Your Strengths and The 210 Project. Carmen is the author of In Our Weakness, God is Strong, which gives testimony of God's power in her life, particularly through her 5 year battle with Leukemia. Carmen's past work experience includes serving as a Principal with Alliance Ministries, and Chief Communications Officer for Truth in Action Ministries. She has produced and hosted nationally syndicated radio programs including Truth that Transforms Radio, and Point of View Radio Talk Show. Carmen was a past President of Concerned Women for America (CWA). In that capacity, she regularly defended family and Judeo-Christian values before Congress and international media venues. For over 30 years, Carmen has defended the unborn and ministered to women affected by abortion, beginning her pro-life ministry as director of a pregnancy care center. She was a member of the founding Board of Directors for the international campaign, 40 Days for Life. Carmen was Host and Co-Producer of the DVD study series, Restoring the Value of Life, available through D James Kennedy Ministries. Carmen and her husband Bob have three grown children and 9 grandchildren. Bob and Carmen live in The Woodlands, TX.
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migrations Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast responds to questions raised by our listeners about the importance of responding to proposed federal regulations. In five of our previous podcasts we invited you to file responses to proposed regulations or federal rules impacting how our nation treats asylum seekers and refugees. We have been asked why engage in submitting comments and what else can one do to expand hospitality within our nation?If you are seeking additional immigration on asylum issues such as limiting asylum applications or restricting admissions based on public health considerations, visit the National Immigrant Justice Center's resource page at: https://immigrantjustice.org/issues/asylum-seekers-refugeesIf you would like more information on the work of the DePaul College of Law Asylum and Immigration Law Clinic, visit: https://law.depaul.edu/academics/experiential-learning/legal-clinics/asylum-immigration/Pages/default.aspxIf you would like more information on refugee resettlement programs, re-visit Podcast 10, “Rebuild Refugee Resettlement,” where you will also find information about Chicago-area refugee resettlement programs: The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Refugee Resettlement ProgramEthiopian Community Association of ChicagoRefugeeOneWorld Relief Chicagoland Refugee ResettlementHeartland Human Care ServicesWe welcome your inquiries or suggestions for future podcasts. If you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migrations Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast requests that you send comments to the federal government before midnight eastern standard time on Tuesday, January 25 providing ideas to end the policies that have led to family separation and lengthy detention of asylum seekers. The Biden administration has recognized the human tragedy caused by these policies and has requested your ideas to ensure the United States never engages in such policies and practices again. ACTION STEPYou can use either of these links to send your ideas to the Task Force. The National Immigrant Justice Center has provided the direct link to the request for comments:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/10/2021-26691/identifying-recommendations-to-support-the-work-of-the-interagency-task-force-on-the-reunificationA coalition of groups has put together this link for Immigrant Justice at: https://immigrationjustice.us/advocacy/take-action/ensure-family-separation-never-reimplemented/?utm_source=fbt&utm_medium=ptnr&utm_campaign=famsep#/112/You can use any resources or background material you find persuasive, but please make sure your comments uniquely represent your views. Do not simply copy and paste someone else's comments unless you add why you find them persuasive. You can add your personal experience or why you believe the United States should end family separation and detention of asylum seekers.To see the rest of the notes please visit: https://blogs.depaul.edu/dmm/2022/01/21/lawful-assembly-podcast-episode-22-suffer-the-little-children/
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migrations Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast opens the new year with a request to consider how our biblical and national founding narratives offer us an opportunity to reconsider how we as individuals and a nation should respond to asylum seekers fleeing danger in their homelands.The biblical narrative stories can be found in Matthew 1-2 and Luke 2:1-19.The TRAC data base from Syracuse University provided the information on the 22,068 individuals in detention. See: https://trac.syr.edu/immigration/detentionstats/pop_agen_table.htmlThe American Immigration Council's report on individuals in detention and the number of unaccompanied minors in detention can be found at: “Rising Border Encounters in 2021: An Overview and Analysis” See: https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/rising-border-encounters-in-2021The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights provided the number of over 70,000 individuals trapped in Mexico under the MPP, the stories of the children cited in the podcast, as well as additional stories of children trapped in dangerous situations under these policies. See: https://www.theyoungcenter.org/mpp-harms-childrenThe National Immigrant Justice Center documents that thousands more have been denied the opportunity to apply for asylum by the continued implementation of the Title 42 program and expansion of the MPP program. “NIJC Condemns The Biden Administration for Reinstating The Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP). See: https://immigrantjustice.org/press-releases/nijc-condemns-biden-administration-reinstating-migrant-protection-protocols-mpp (October 15, 2021).Marilynne Robinson, in her essay in “Old Souls, New World,” discusses the democratic principles fostered by many of the Puritans coming to New England in What Are We Doing Here? Essays, (NY, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2018), 274, 291-92.The Walter Brueggemann quote can be found in his book, The Land: Place as Gift, Promise and Challenge in Biblical Faith (Minneapolis, Fortress Press, 2002), 10, as cited in Craig B. Mousin, “Constantine's Legacy: Preserving Empire While Undermining International Law,” 389: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3960335Rev. Ted Conklin's full poem, “Displaced Person” was cited in an Advent meditation by the Rev. Thomas N. Mousin, “Keeping Advent, Saturday, December 11, 2021” at: https://thomasmousin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Keeping-Advent-December-11-2021.pdfThe full poem of Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman's, “The Work of Christmas Begins” can be found at: https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/now-the-work-of-christmas-begins/ACTION STEPPonder anew how we can offer hospitality to those seeking safety in this new year and then follow Rev. Drs. King and Thurman: go forth to “find the lost, to heal the broken, to feed the hungry, to release the prisoner.” We will be providing additional information on other action steps in subsequent podcasts.
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migrations Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast celebrates the cooperative work of Somali refugee farmers in Maine and elsewhere demonstrating the talents and gifts they bring to our nation. The podcast also urges listeners to email their congressional Representative to vote for the Afghan Adjustment Act.ACTION STEP: We provide two links to offer background information and to email your congressional Representative to vote for the Afghan Adjustment Act. Refugee One recommends this link to email your Representative in support of the Afghan Adjustment Act: https://humanrightsfirst.quorum.us/campaign/36088/For additional information about the proposed Act or Refugee One, visit its website at: https://www.refugeeone.org/afghanistan.html The Pennsylvania Council of Churches also provides background information and a link to email to your Representative at: https://pachurchesadvocacy.org/pass-afghan-adjustment-act/The information on Little Juba and the Agrarian Trust came from two articles. Initially, this podcast was inspired by Katy Kelleher's article, “Maine's Somali Bantus Are Reenvisioning American Farming,” Down East: https://downeast.com/features/maines-somali-bantus-are-reenvisioning-american-farming/ The article contains the specific information on percentage of farmland owned by white famers and non-white farmers, information on the Somali produce grown at Little Juba, and the Agrarian Trust.The quote from the Somali farmer and the quote on percentage of farm ownership by white persons can be found in an article by Audrea Lim, “‘We're trying to re-create the lives we had': the Somali migrants who became Maine farmers,” The Guardian, February 25, 2021."For more information on the Agrarian Trust, see: https://agrariantrust.orgInformation on Portland, Maine's services and hospitality to asylum seekers and refugees comes from Eric Russell, “We bring our dreams with us. All of us,” Portland Press Herald, November 14, 2021: https://www.pressherald.com/2021/11/14/we-bring-our-dreams-with-us-all-of-us/The Center for American Progress Report contains the information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the quote on immigrants breathing “fresh life” into rural areas and the information about Arcola, Illinois including the statistics on the Hispanic population of Arcola. It provides the statistics regarding United States rural population from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: “Revival and Opportunity, Immigrants in Rural American,” September 2, 2018: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/revival-and-opportunity/Information on the New Roots community farms sponsored by the International Rescue Committee can be found in “How refugee farmers are confronting food insecurity in the U.S.” October 14, 2021: https://www.rescue.org/article/how-refugee-farmers-are-confronting-food-insecurity-us
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migrations Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast requests listeners to file comments opposing DHS and DOJ proposed regulations governing Credible Fear Screening by Asylum Officers.ACTION STEP: You can file comments opposing part of or all of the proposed regulations before 11:59 p.m. EDT, Tuesday October 19. CLINIC, the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., has provided a sample template that provides instructions and helpful arguments to prepare and then submit your comments. https://uchastings.app.box.com/s/qxj0pz0e7ehn8a1yontxz7gwvddad3ng If you are unable to meet this Tuesday's deadline, please consider corresponding with the White House and your Senators and Representative to oppose these proposed regulations. The template offers sample language you might find helpful in communicating with elected representatives.These proposed regulations, in the alleged name of effectiveness, efficiency, and streamlining, may preclude many deserving asylum seekers from obtaining a full and fair hearing before an Immigration Judge, and therefore, be denied asylum and other remedies. DHS and DOJ have invited members of the public to comment on the proposals. The template above offers a relatively simple way to respond. The template provides significant information and resources on the failings of the proposed regulations. You can submit your comments and also view the proposed regulations and explanation at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/08/20/2021-17779/procedures-for-credible-fear-screening-and-consideration-of-asylum-withholding-of-removal-and-cat#open-commentYou may find more information on the proposed regulations in a summary by the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies at: https://uchastings.app.box.com/s/651zlybechnqq4ktk5rllihkybih9mx0Jeffrey Chase's quote comes from his blog, “The Need for Full-Fledged Asylum Hearings,” October 6, 2021 at: https://www.jeffreyschase.com/blog/2021/10/6/the-need-for-full-fledged-asylum-hearingsThe $15 million-dollar contract with the GEO Group is cited in Rafael Bernal, “US Faces Daunting Task in Relationship with Haiti,” October 10, 2021 at:https://thehill.com/latino/576036-us-faces-daunting-task-in-relationship-with-haiti More information on how private for-profit detention corporations undermine our nation's commitment to access to attorneys, due process, and commitments made to asylum seekers can be found at: Statement of the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security Hearing Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation & Operations Oversight of ICE Detention Facilities: Examining ICE Contractors' Response to COVID-19 July 13, 2020, https://immigrantjustice.org/sites/default/files/content-type/commentary-item/documents/2020-07/NIJCStatement_HouseHomelandSecurityCommitteeHearing_2020-07-13.pdf More information on tent courts and the difficulty attorneys face in meeting with clients to prepare cases can be found at, Mousin, Craig B., Health Inequity and Tent Court Injustice (February 1, 2021). AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(2):E132-139, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3777549
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University College of Law and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast contends that United States discrimination against Haitians over the last two centuries has created a moral obligation to Haiti and its residents. Most recently, efforts to swiftly deport Haitians, contrary to the Refugee Act's non-return requirement, reveals how efforts to restrict Haitian asylum-seekers over the last forty years has contributed to the continual denigration of asylum protections under the Refuge Act of 1980.ACTION STEP: The United Church of Christ offers you a way to promptly inform your representatives that deportations to Haiti must cease at: https://p2a.co/MnT2c4mA petition to stop Haitian deportations:https://actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-the-petition-demand-that-the-biden-administration-halt-all-deportations-to-haiti?source=2021EndDeportationstoHaiti_NIJC&referrer=group-national-immigrant-justice-center&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=daa3e06b-7fb9-41d5-90db-1f488e4d0344&sl_tc=buttonFor additional information on the history of United States responses to Haiti and Haitian asylum seekers, Azadeh Erfani of the National Immigrant Justice Center's writes: “President Biden, It is Past Time to Protect Haitian Asylum Seekers, at: https://immigrantjustice.org/staff/blog/president-biden-it-past-time-protect-haitian-asylum-seekersAn American Immigration Council report on Haiti can be found at: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, “Del Rio Migrant Camp Shows How Biden Administration Is Not Living Up to Its Promises” at:https://immigrationimpact.com/2021/09/21/haitian-migrant-camp-biden-promises/#.YVSS8S1h1fESee also, Raymond Joseph, former envoy of Haiti to Washington, “Haiti Cries Out: Where is President Biden, as My Countrymen Swelter Under a Bridge in Texas,” https://www.nysun.com/foreign/haiti-cries-out-where-is-president-biden-as-my/91660/Former Justice Harry A. Blackmun's quote from his dissent is at page 208 in Sale v. Haitian Centers Council, 509 U.S. 155, (1993). His other quotes in the podcast are from his law review article, “The Supreme Court and the Law of Nations,” 104 Yale L.J. 39, 44 (1994). (https://www.jstor.org/stable/796983).Professor Peniel Joseph's quote can be found at: “This Is the Story of Haiti That Matters Most,” (August 20, 2021) at: https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/20/opinions/haiti-earthquake-flooding-assassination-revolution-joseph/index.htmlProfessor Annette Gordon-Reed's quote can be found at: “We Owe Haiti A Debt We Can't Repay,” (July 21, 2021) at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/21/opinion/haiti-us-history.html
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University College of Law and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast celebrates the decision by Dynegy Midwest Generation to enter into a settlement agreement with the State of Illinois to remove 3.3 million cubic yards of coal ash from its current location adjacent to the Middle Fork of the Vermillion River. Illinois's only National Scenic River, the Middle Fork, offers one of the most diverse habitats for animals and plants in Illinois, but remains threatened by erosion of the river bank near the coal ash pits. The coal ash will now be removed, in part, through successful collaboration from environmental groups and citizen advocacy, including:Eco-Justice Collaborative, (https://ecojusticecollaborative.org/), PrairieRiversNetwork (https://prairierivers.org/dynegy-vermilion-middle-fork/) EarthJustice's coal ash program (https://earthjustice.org/about/offices/coal). You may also find photos of the river and its exposed river bank on those websites. You may also help ensure implementation of the settlement agreement. You can find action steps and options on their respective websites.The United Nations has established the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to assess the science related to climate change. On August 6, 2021, it issued its most recent report including the findings mentioned in the beginning of the podcast. You can find this report at: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/sixth-assessment-report-working-group-i/For an example of a current lawful assembly engaged in protecting water against an oil pipeline, all are invited to join the Treaty People Walk for Water. Starting on August 7, water protectors are walking from the headwaters of the Mississippi River to the Minnesota State Capitol Building by August 25. For more information, see: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16nD-olTOZndvdIi8KIRAW0i-tYAXWUcRfa9nSHir0fI/edit or you may find more information about the Indigenous Environmental Network at: https://www.ienearth.org/?fbclid=IwAR1nr1jQM0dBW82GY8UvXSp8Gnmr9pfKmFIvA9PjGy5dL7MXiXgIzfzpqyk
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University College of Law and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. This podcast argues that the Preamble to the Constitution invites you to add your voice to protecting and expanding voting rights to ensure the nation's promise of equality for all. Since the Civil War, our nation has amended the United States Constitution at least once every fifty years to expand voting rights to persons previously excluded. The summer of 2021 marks fifty years since the 26th Amendment lowered the voting age to 18. Today, however, we face, renewed efforts to restrict voting rights through reluctance in Congress or state legislation making it more difficult to register and vote. It is time to assemble with others to protect and expand voting rights through local and national action. You can read the Constitution at: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/Citations to Professor Akhil Amar are from his book, America's Constitution, A Biography, (Random House, NY, 2005), (states waiving restrictions, thus expanding the number of persons eligible to participate in the state ratification process of the Constitution: 7) (no amendment has restricted voting rights: 19) (union not a league or confederacy: 33) (immigrant signers of the Declaration of Independence and members of the First Congress and First Supreme Court: 164). Information on the efforts to repeal state anti-black laws in the 19th Century can be found in Kate Masur, Until Justice Be Done, America's First Civil Rights Movement, From the Revolution to Reconstruction, (W.W. Norton & Company, N.Y., 2021) (black laws defined: 16-19) (William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, 237-238). For more information on Group Action for Peace, see: Robert Armbruster, “‘Working Within the System' Youths Press for Registration,” (The Record, August 24, 1970).To find additional information on the Helen C. Peirce School for International Studies, see: http://peirce.cps.eduFor information on one historical assembly to protect the rights of freed black Chicagoans prior to the Civil War, see Craig B. Mousin, “A Clear View from the Prairie: Harold Washington and the People of Illinois Respond to Federal Encroachment of Human Rights,” 29 S. Ill. L. J. 285 (Fall, 2004/Winter, 2005),209-304. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2997657For a current example of urging Congress to provide the DACA students with a path to citizenship, over 500 college and university Presidents and Chancellors recently called upon Congress to legislate a “permanent roadmap to citizenship for undocumented youth and students.” see: https://www.presidentsalliance.org/press/statement-hanen-daca-decision-2021/ In addition to DACA recipients, John Washington on Lationo USA reports about a proposed New York City bill that would expand the right to vote in municipal elections to non-citizen residents. You can find his story at: https://www.latinousa.org/2021/07/30/immigrantvoters/ For more information on Group Action for Peace, see: Robert Armbruster, “‘Working Within the System' Youths Press for Registration,” (The Record, (Hackensack, NJ), August 24, 1970).
Ralene Berry, affectionately called Ms. Rae, was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and spent the majority of her adult life in Santa Barbara, California. She has a beautiful daughter and two wonderful grandchildren that are the joy of her life. She enjoys a wonderfully peaceful life in Texas. Ralene is an international speaker, author, coach, and minister who loves to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide. Ralene excitedly serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Grace School of Theology where she joins her love of technology, theology, and teaching. She is the subject matter expert in educational technology, course, and instructional design. She is also a proud alumnus of Grace in pursuit of a Master's in Divinity. Ralene loves to do almost anything on the computer from Planning, Bible Study, Scrapbooking, Genealogy, Paper Crafting, Website, Course and Graphic Design, Social Networking, gaming, and more. Ralene's life's goal is to be forever mindful of God's calling on her life and the gifts He has entrusted to help others reach their greatest potential. She desires to empower, encourage, and exalt others while encouraging herself.
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University College of Law and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. This podcast links the loss of homes felt by many of the freed slaves after the Civil War, including George Floyd's great-great grandfather, with the loss of home many refugees face when forced to flee their nations due to state sanctioned violence and the consequences of the breakdown of the rule of law. We face challenges both at our borders, but also when we contribute to the conditions that force families to flee their homes. We need to address ways to provide the rule of law and justice for all. The story of George Floyd's family history and the loss of his great-great grandfather's 500 acres comes from Toluse Olorunnipa and Griff Witte, “Born with two strikes, How systemic racism shaped Floyd's life and hobbled his ambition,” https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/george-floyd-america/systemic-racism/ Senn High School, located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, is one of the most diverse high schools in the nation. Its students and their families speak over 80 languages and claim over 60 nations as their birth homes. Congratulate its graduates and learn more about our neighborhood high school at: https://www.sennhs.org Frederick Douglass' call for simple justice comes from David W. Blight, Frederick Douglass Prophet of Freedom, (N.Y., 2018), 558-59. Rev. Garrison Frazier and the black leaders' activism in Savannah, Georgia comes from Eric Foner, Reconstruction, America's Unfinished Revolution 1863-1877, (N.Y., 1988), 70. Action Steps: Information about the Community Renewal Society's Juneteenth film screening of “Crawford: The Man the South Forgot,” can be found at: https://www.communityrenewalsociety.org/events/juneteenth-film-amp-discussion You can find some of the current programs CRS sponsors to seek simple justice toda at: https://www.communityrenewalsociety.org/platform?sectionscroll=just-economy Information on the National Immigrant Justice Center and the “We Are Home” campaign, can be found at: https://immigrantjustice.org/press-releases/civil-rights-groups-send-letter-dhs-secretary-calling-meaningful-opportunity-return Information of the proposed Berta Caceres Human Rights Act of 2021can be found at:https://soaw.org/BertaAct2021
This is a podcast interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University's College of Law and The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. President Biden recently responded to a national outcry protesting the limitation of refugee resettlement in this fiscal year to 15,000 refugees and reversed his decision, raising the goal to welcome 62,500 refugees. This podcast encourages advocates to encourage the administration to achieve that goal and collaborate with resettlement agencies to revitalize the public-private partnership that will continue to benefit our communities.President Biden's announcement can be found at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/05/03/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-refugee-admissions/The specific numbers allocated for this fiscal year can be found at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/05/03/memorandum-for-the-secretary-of-state-on-the-emergency-presidential-determination-on-refugee-admissions-for-fiscal-year-2021-2/ Chicago refugee resettlement programs include: Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago: www.ecachicago.org/project/give-clean-water/Heartland Human Care Services: www.heartlandalliance.org/program/ricsRefugeeOne: www.refugeeone.org/The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Refugee Resettlement Program: https://www.catholiccharities.net/GetHelp/OurServices/RefugeeResettlementServices.aspxWorld Relief Chicagoland Refugee Resettlement: https://chicagoland.worldrelief.org/resettlement/Susan Gzesh's article on an alternative allocations for refugee resettlement can be found at: https://www.justsecurity.org/75799/why-must-central-american-asylum-seekers-risk-their-lives-to-reach-the-us-there-is-an-alternative/
This is a podcast interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University's College of Law and The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. In February, President Biden announced that he would restore the United States partnership in refugee resettlement by inviting up to 125,000 refugees to our nation in the next fiscal year. He also said he would increase the number of refugees previously designated for resettlement in this fiscal year. The Presidential Determination increasing refugee resettlement in this fiscal year to 65,000 has not been yet signed. One workable response to rebuilding would be to resettle refugees to reach those numbers. In the midst of the turmoil, this would be one significant step to protect the vulnerable. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Report on the few refugees resettled in 2021 can be found at: https://www.rescue.org/sites/default/files/document/5783/ircmid-yearrefugeeadmissionsreport-april2021.pdfChaplain Abdul-Malik Ryan's article on Ramadan can be found at: https://blogs.depaul.edu/dmm/2021/04/12/ramadan-and-the-vincentian-question-guidance-and-inspiration-in-times-of-challenge/For ideas on how to respond, IRC offers this action: https://act.rescue.org/xv4TiDRHIAS offers these actions: https://www.hias.org/get-involved/take-actionYou can find information on the Illinois resettlement agencies and their work at: https://rcusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019IllinoisRCUSA.pdfChicago programs include:The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Refugee Resettlement Program: https://www.catholiccharities.net/GetHelp/OurServices/RefugeeResettlementServices.aspxEthiopian Community Association of Chicago: https://www.ecachicago.org/project/give-clean-water/RefugeeOne: www.refugeeone.orgHeartland Human Care Services: www.heartlandalliance.org/program/ricsWorld Relief Chicagoland Refugee Resettlement: https://chicagoland.worldrelief.org/resettlement/
This is a podcast interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University's College of Law and The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast encourages us to respond to our shared values of living under the rule of law as the US seeks to reform its immigration law. When our debate focuses on naming individuals as illegals prior to adjudication, it leads to gridlock. By focusing on why the U.S. established a refugee law and the importance of fair and just procedures, we may instead build upon those shared values. The podcast also explains how criminal and civil law addresses those who seek to cross the border without authorization. For information on the Border Patrol budget, see “The Cost of Immigration Enforcement and Border Security,” provided by the American Immigration Council at: https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/the-cost-of-immigration-enforcement-and-border-security (January 21, 2021).For information on ways to address refugees at the border without simply relying on detention, see the report by the National Immigrant Justice Center, “A Better Way: Community-Based Programming As An Alternative To Immigrant Incarceration” at https://immigrantjustice.org/research-items/report-better-way-community-based-programming-alternative-immigrant-incarceration (April 22,2019).For more information and sources on the impact of the Title 42 regulation closing much of our border allegedly on public health concerns, see “Health Inequity and Tent Court Injustice,” at: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3777549 Human Rights First has coordinated a Title 42 Action Week and produced a tool kit with more information explaining the need to cease excluding refugees based on Title 42: Title 42 Week of Action toolkit
This is a podcast interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, founder and former Director of the Midwest Immigrant Rights Center and an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University's College of Law and The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast celebrates the thirty-sixth anniversary of former Mayor Harold Washington's Executive Order 85-1 that prohibited city agencies, including the police, from cooperating with the enforcement activities of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. After the Chicago City Council enacted an ordinance sharing Mayor Washington's goals twelve years ago, the City Council recently added new amendments to Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance, signed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot on February 23, 2021. The podcast commends the activism of the Chicago Immigration Working Group for its efforts to build a truly welcoming city. To that end, that Group reminded all that “to be a true welcoming city, Chicago must start to divest from criminalization, begin to invest in our communities, and ensure true police accountability.” (press release celebrating the new amendments which includes the list of the diverse groups that constitute the Chicago Immigration Working Group): www.icirr.org/News/Welcoming-Cit…remains-to-be-doneFor more information on Chicago's response to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and Mayor Harold Washington's issuance of his Executive Order 85-1, see “A Clear View from the Prairie: Harold Washington and the People of Illinois Respond to Federal Encroachment of Human Rights,” 29 S. Ill. L. J. 285 (Fall, 2004/Winter, 2005):papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?a…stract_id=2997657A new development: Justice Dept. asks Supreme Court to dismiss 'sanctuary' immigration suits - www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics…efXl7?ocid=msedgntp
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