Podcast appearances and mentions of stephan bauman

As the United States departed from Afghanistan, there remains an urgent humanitarian crisis in the country, both for the U.S.'s Afghan allies and those fearing persecution from the Taliban.Chelsea Sobolik welcomes Matthew Soerens, the U.S. Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief to discuss how and why Christians can serve Afghans who qualified for the Special Immigrant Visa Program and the Refugee Resettlement Program.Guest BiographyMatthew Soerens is the U.S. 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. He also serves as the National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, a coalition that advocates for immigration reforms consistent with 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's also the co-author of Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis (Moody Publishers, 2016).Resources from the Conversationad: Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis by Stephan Bauman, Matthew Soerens and Dr. Issam SmeirRead: Welcoming the Stranger by Matthew Soerens and Jenny YangSend Relief's Response to the Afghanistan Refugee CrisisLearn more about World ReliefSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter

Words work for good when we use them to center others instead of ourselves. But simplifying or minimizing others' stories can twist their narrative. Are we getting consent to tell another person's story? Are we coming alongside others or trying to dictating outcomes? Human rights belong to every community. We must move into spaces that provide an opportunity to learn; then we find that hope is the key that holds the story arc of humanity together. Ali Noorani of The National Immigration Forum and Stephan Bauman from The Cornerstone Trust continue the conversation about HOW we ethically tell stories about modern human rights. 

How do stories humanize justice issues facing our communities? When we hold authentic conversations and hear the stories of others, it softens hearts and changes mindsets! While we all want a happy ending, that ending is more fairy tale than fact in many current events. Human suffering and the injustices we experience create systemic indignity and remove agency. On this episode of the podcast, Ali Noorani of the National Immigration Forum and Stephan Bauman, former CEO of World Relief, explain that experiences and emotions elevate convictions and engage people from diverse cultures. It's critical to tell other people's stories ethically without minimizing a complex narrative. Ethical Story Telling The Danger of a Single Story Amanda Ripley: Complicating a narrative   

In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Kara Ulmer about the differences between refugees and immigrants, the refugee vetting process, why you should care about refugees, and much more. ------------- *Guest Links* ------------- World Relief Akron website ( https://worldreliefakron.org ) World Relief Akron on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/wrakron/ ) Kara's TED Talk ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lXKRVr2vww ) ----------------- *Links Mentioned* ----------------- UNHCR ( http://www.unhcr.org/en-us/ ) Seeking Refuge: One the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis by Stephan Bauman, Matthew Soerens, and Dr. Issam Smeir ( https://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Refuge-Shores-Global-Refugee/dp/0802414885/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 ) --------------------------------------- *Learner's Corner Recommended Resource* --------------------------------------- Hit Makers by Derek Thompson ( https://www.amazon.com/Hit-Makers-How-Succeed-Distraction/dp/1101980338/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=hit+makers+the+science+of+popularity+in+an+age+of+distraction&qid=1520366607&s=books&sr=1-1 ) ----------------- *What We Learned* ----------------- *Immigrant: anyone who is traveling to America* *Refugee: someone who has fled their home country and cannot return because of a well-founded fear of persecution based on religion, race, nationality, political opinion, or membership of a social group.* *Facts About Refugees* * They cannot come on their own. America has to invite them. * The vetting process can last between 18 - 36 months. * A refugee stays in a refugee camp on average 17 years before they come to the U.S. * Most refugees don't resettle because the process is so long. * Most refugees aren't going after the same jobs as current U.S. residents. *What have you learned working with refugees?* * Don't give into black-and-white thinking. Allow for complexity and nuance. * How to listen and ask questions better ----------------- *Quotes to Tweet* ----------------- "There is a difference between an immigrant and a refugee." - @WorldRelief @WorldReliefAKR @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet ( https://ctt.ec/Dc602 ) "Too often we are ruled by fear and not compassion." - @WorldRelief @WorldReliefAKR @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet ( https://ctt.ec/D0R6B ) "Don't give into black-and-white thinking. Allow for complexity and nuance." - @WorldRelief @WorldReliefAKR @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet ( https://ctt.ec/cJ5t6 ) --------------------------- *New Episode Every Tuesday* --------------------------- Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast. We hope you'll join us for next week's episode. Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.

Shane and Tony talk with Stephan Bauman, former president of World Relief, about Christian faith and helping the poor and oppressed.

On this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, Jason Haynes sits down for a conversation with Stephan Bauman about how to find freedom from the fear of the unknown, release from the uncertainty of the other, and liberation from the anxieties that hold you back.

Stephan Bauman is a new friend who has written a courageous new book called Break Open The Sky: Saving Our Faith From a Culture of Fear.  Stephan is the former President of World Relief, and he has seen firsthand in some of the most difficult places in the world how it is possible to embrace love in the face of fear. He describes his book this way: "An expedition into living a life of authentic faith, free from the fear that so often plagues our faith communities. We can either turn away or choose to be brave. The journey is not for the faint of heart.  As I have gotten to know Stephan, what I appreciate most is that his fierce message is wrapped in his own humility. He's gentle and winsome, and therefore I am finding his message irresistible.  Enjoy the podcast.  Music on today's episode is by Andy Gullahorn (Song: If You Want to Love Someone).

Stephan Bauman is an award-winning author who has written for various publications including FoxNews.com and previously served for 20 years in humanitarian work with World Relief. In his new book â??Break Open the Sky, â??he provides a unique perspective on how the rampant fear in our culture affects our faith. He challenges readers to a vibrant, authentic, risky faith: â??When our faith is passive, safe, void of risk, it loses its witness to a world that is increasingly jaded and skeptical. It forfeits its potential to awaken, or reawaken, a dying culture. Safe religion becomes self-absorbed, sentimental, esoteric, or, worse, superstitious,â?? Bauman says. More details follow. Heâ??s available for interviews starting June 5. Brett Benson, WaterBrook & Multnomah

Stephan Bauman is the President and CEO of World Relief, a leading international relief and development organization serving more than five million vulnerable people each year. Stephan is also a poet,author, ordained minister, and strategist who considers his African friends his most important teachers. He chats with us about Thinking Big. Being Innovative and so much more.

The twentieth century has been called the Age of the Refugee. And today, we continue to hear of the flight of the peoples of the world. At the time of this recording, the refugee crisis continues to grow in Europe. The United States is planning to increase her cap on the number of refugees allowed […]