Podcasts about welcome the stranger

In Everything Sad Is Untrue, Daniel Nayeri describes his harrowing flight with his mother and sister from persecution through a refugee camp to safety in the United States. An elderly couple agreed to sponsor them, though they didn’t know them. Years later, Daniel still can’t get over it. He writes, “Can you believe that? Totally blind, they did that. They’d never even met us. And if we turned out to be villains, they’d have to pay for it. That’s almost as brave, kind, and reckless as I can think of anybody being.” Yet God desires us to have that level of concern for others. He told Israel to be kind to foreigners. “Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt” (Leviticus 19:34). He reminds gentile believers in Jesus—that’s many of us—that once we “were separate from Christ . . . and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world” (Ephesians 2:12). So He commands all of us former foreigners, both Jew and gentile, “to show hospitality to strangers” (Hebrews 13:2). Now grown-up with a family of his own, Daniel praises Jim and Jean Dawson, “who were so Christian that they let a family of refugees come live with them until they could find a home.” God welcomes the stranger and urges us to welcome them too.

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AW: assault, rape Johanna Bear addresses the Abrahamic invitation to “welcome the stranger” and the joys and real life consequences of doing so. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

Welcome the Stranger is a Catholic Charities initiative, in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Chicago to help the 10,000 asylum seekers who have arrived in our city in recent months through a coordinated, Catholic response that is offered along with initiatives from the City of Chicago and other human service organizations. Join Katie Bredemann and Phil Zepeda as they welcome Rose Marie Lesniak-Mendez and Griselda Garibay to discuss additional Welcome the Stranger updates and how St. Barnabas Parish is generously embracing this call for charitable assistance.

Welcome the Stranger is a Catholic Charities initiative, in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Chicago to assist the 10,000 asylum seekers who have arrived in our city in recent months. Parishes in all six Vicariates are coordinating a Catholic response to offer charitable help to the asylum seekers, along with Catholic Charities programs and services as available. Join Phil Zepeda and Katie Bredemann as they welcome Marilu Gonzalez and Donald Kauffold to discuss Welcome the Stranger developments, including a special story from Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish in Elk Grove Village.

With the end of a pandemic-era immigration policy known as Title 42, Bay Area cities and nonprofits in Santa Clara County have been preparing for the arrival of asylum seekers who've been waiting months, if not years, to find refuge in places like the South Bay. Title 42 left thousands of asylum-seekers on the other side of the U.S. border or back to the countries they fled. Since the Biden administration lifted the order earlier this month, Amigos de Guadalupe in East San Jose has helped several new families find food and shelter in a community that has long welcomed immigrants. Guest: Maritza Maldonado, founder and executive director of Amigos de Guadalupe in East San Jose Episode transcript Links: A Firsthand Look at the Border After Title 42 Ended   This episode was produced by Maria Esquinca and Alan Montecillo, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra.

Scripture Readings: John 12:1-8

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Second Sunday after Epiphany sermon by Rev. Rick Mixon on Sunday, January 16, 2022, accompanying scripture is Deuteronomy 10:17-19 and Matthew 25:40.

Join Br Thomas Thérèse, OP, as he reflects on the theme of Welcome the Stranger as Christ, weaved throughout Scripture.  Light from Light publishes a short reflection on Tuesdays and a conversational episode on Saturdays.  Be sure to subscribe in order to be notified when a new episode is released. 

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1. Lots of exciting new announcements!! 2. We wrestle with the mandate of Jesus the Christ to welcome the stranger in such a divisive time.

Today's Topics: 1, 2) Seven points to consider about the Canonization of Pope Paul VI https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/fetzen-fliegen/item/5095-seven-points-to-consider-about-the-canonization-of-paul-vi 3) “I was a stranger and you welcomed me" https://aleteia.org/2020/10/12/i-was-guilty-of-this-great-sin-and-never-confessed-it/?utm_campaign=NL_en&utm_source=weekly_newsletter&utm_medium=mail&utm_content=NL_en 4) Biden backs transgenderism for children https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/biden-backs-transgender-rights-for-children-during-town-hall-26924

2020 08 16 - Isaiah 56 - Welcome the Stranger - Evan Kephart by Vineyard Altoona

Date: May 3rd, 2020 Scripture: Hebrews 11:31 & Matthew 25:31-46 Time: 11:15 A.M The post Welcome the Stranger appeared first on First Presbyterian Church.

Kids can sometimes feel distant. Dr Gregory Jantz explains how to stay close as they grow up.

Unity Community of Central Oregon | Sunday's Celebration Service on October 20, 2019 with Rev. Jane Hiatt speaking about a welcoming community as part of our series titled, Season of Connection. From ancient times, there have been important laws and customs around hospitality. As a welcoming community, it's valuable to examine our own "welcome mat". How do we embody welcome in our lives? Rev. Jane will lead us in this exploration of deep hospitality. ******************************************************** Unity's website: http://www.unitycentraloregon.com Located in Bend, Oregon, we are a growing spiritual community of like-minded yet eclectic and unique individuals that come together in love, joy and spiritual growth. If you are looking for a spiritual home that leaves out the dogma and judgement of childhood religion and instead focuses on personal growth and connection to others, this may be what you've been yearning for. We invite you to come play and grow with us and with our entire spirit-led family of caring and sharing individuals. Our ministry invites and accepts all people of all faiths and all creeds while sharing the wisdom and love from the highest and best teachings of Christianity and many other faiths. Parents bring your youth to experience the fun programs and loving teachings of our youth program. Come exactly as you are and see how easy it will be to relax into letting go of fear-based teachings, while allowing yourself to be bathed in the flow of unconditional love and well being.

On podcast number five Pastor Danny welcomes a young mother and wife, Yza Helland.  Born and raised in Mexico, Yza says she always found Canada to be an intriguing place from a very young age. She met and married Joel Helland, has two young children and is currently attending UNBC nursing program. She loves to welcome the newcomers and "strangers" to our church and city.

"When you welcome the stranger, you welcome Jesus. The book of Hebrews in the New Testament says those who have welcomed the strangers have sometimes welcomed angels unawares." - Presiding Bishop Michael Bruce CurryImmigration is an issue that has divided our nation, separated families and caused great pain to many. On this episode of Utah Epodcopalians, The Rt. Reverend Scott B. Hayashi and The Rev. Dr. Pablo Ramos discuss the Episcopal church's stance on immigration and what we can do as individuals to follow Jesus and support those who are directly affected by this issue.

Sermon for July 14, 2019. The Good Samaritan

We’ve invested the last 8 weeks examining the ways Jesus welcomed people who weren’t seen as ‘safe’ or as being ‘too risky’ – people the NT referred to as ‘strangers’What we’ve seen is that Jesus modeled a way of life marked by compelling curiosity, hospitality and love for the stranger.We’ve looked at 8 stories of Jesus welcoming a wide spectrum of people …* people across the boundaries of our deeply rooted and generational prejudices* people who have hurt us in the past* people with lifelong struggles/suffering* people facing devastating moments* people in their sexual brokenness* people who step into our lives in surprising ways* people who walk away from us and Christ* people who are our enemiesThroughout this series we’ve looked at the stranger through the lens of how we bless and benefit the stranger when we welcome them into our lives:* Treat people with dignity and kindness* Listen to their story* Respond to real/felt needs in generous ways* Extend compassion, understanding, grace, mercyWe display the love of Christ in personal ways with the hope that the kindness shown in welcoming them might invite them to consider and welcome Christ.In this final study I’d like us to look at it through a different lens …The ways the stranger we welcome into our lives may bless and benefit us …Inspire and challenge us to push beyond realm of ideas to change the ways we live … from thinking better to living better.Inspire and challenge us to push beyond realm of ideas to change the ways we live … from thinking better to living better.

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Katya & Craig are joined by Director Justin Kelly (“King Cobra”, “I Am Michael”) to talk the good old stick’n’poke, working with Daryl Hannah, James Franco & Laura Dern, accidental trilogies, being single, sack races, lube syringes, crisp collars, thespian tendencies, sex cults, crocheted thongs, double dongs, and being truly rotted. As well as Justin’s latest release “Welcome The Stranger” (available on Amazon AND iTunes) and his soon-to-be-released film “The J.T. Leroy Story”. Plus, special messages from Jake Shears AND Deven Green! Want a flood of exclusive, full-length episodes? Check our Patreon page and see which reward option is right for you - weekly Bonus Episodes, weekly Listener Questions episodes, as well as Katya & Craig’s Movie Club episodes await you in Hot Dog Club!! https://patreon.com/katyaandcraig Our first wave of merch is LIVE! https://www.dragqueenmerch.com/collections/whimsically-volatile Buy Jake's debut solo album! https://www.jakeshears.com/ And all things Deven available at https://www.devengreen.com/      

Portland Vineyard Church Pastor Glenn Schroder July 15th, 2018 Welcome the Stranger (Part Two) Scripture references: 1. James 3:9 2. 1 John 2:2 3. Leviticus 19:8, 33-34 4. Matthew 22:37-40 5. Hebrews 11:13 6. Hebrews 13:12-14 7. Philippians 3:20a 8. 1 Peter 2:11a 9. Psalm 39:12 10. Hebrews 13:2 11. Matthew 25:41-45 12. Psalm 68:5-6 13. Exodus 23:9 14. Deuteronomy 5:12-15 15. Leviticus 24:22 16. Numbers 35:9-12 www.portlandvineyard.orgSupport the show (https://cascadevineyard.org/give)

Portland Vineyard Church Pastor Glenn Schroder July 8th, 2018 Welcome the Stranger Scripture references: 1. Isaiah 1:17 2. Isaiah 28:17 3. Ezekiel 22:29 4. Amos 5:24 5. Romans 13:1-7, 8-10 6. Acts 5:27-29 7. Luke 4:5-7 8. 1 Samuel 8:6-8 9. Acts 15:2 www.portlandvineyard.orgSupport the show (https://cascadevineyard.org/give)

In this episode, Frankie talks with film director/writer/editor Justin Kelly. His film's include Sundance breakout "I Am Michael" starring James Franco and Zachary Quinto, gay-porn thriller "King Cobra" which premiered at Sundance starring Franco and Christian Slater, "Welcome The Stranger" and the highly anticipated "JT Leroy" starring Kristen Stewart and Laura Dern. They discuss Justin's beginning's from his high school raver days in Santa Clarita, his Portland experience assistant editing Gus Van Sant's masterpiece "Milk", to his current come-up as one of the most prolific queer filmmaker's in the industry. 

The world is experiencing a refugee crisis at a level never before seen in recorded history. Yet many of us don't even have a clear definition of the word "refugee". In this week's episode, we chat with Rabbi Rachel Grant Meyer about her work with HIAS, what inspired her to become a Rabbi, and what gives her hope for the over 65 million refugees worldwide. For more on how you can get involved: https://www.hias.org/resources

Scripture Reading Leviticus 19: 9-10 Matthew 10: 40-42 1 Peter 4:9-10 Sermon Text Scripture Passage Leviticus 19: 9-10 When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest. You shall not strip your vineyard bare, or gather the fallen grapes […] The post Welcome The Stranger appeared first on St Timothy Presbyterian Church.

Scripture Reading Leviticus 19: 9-10 Matthew 10: 40-42 1 Peter 4:9-10 Sermon Text Scripture Passage Leviticus 19: 9-10 When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest. You shall not strip your vineyard bare, or gather the fallen grapes […] The post Welcome The Stranger appeared first on St Timothy Presbyterian Church.

Welcome the Stranger - January 29, 2017 by Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church

We have a humanitarian disaster unfolding on our doorstep. Many of us feel frustrated at our government's half-hearted response, yet we feel overwhelmed and powerless to do anything ourselves.  In this episode we hear from Adel Hamad, a Syrian refugee who made the trip to the UK. We then hear from Naomi Jemmett, who works with refugee children who have made similar journeys. And finally we hear from musician and activist David Benjamin Blower. David has written an album - Welcome the Stranger - that tells the heartbreaking stories of refugees, and lifts the veil on the forces that lie behind the crisis.  Please consider buying the album. You choose how much you want to pay, and 100% of proceeds go to a charity working with refugees in Northern France. You can buy it as Minor Artists and Bandcamp.  You can also book David to come to your church, house-group, coffee shop, lounge or garden, to play the album and lead a discussion. You can contact him through his website.  If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Do we just assume that anyone who shows up at Mass already knows what it means to be Catholic? Do we really ever reach outside our property line to evangelize or do we wait for them to come to us? Does our parish have an easy "on-ramp" or introductory way to find out more about our faith? These are all good questions we should be asking ourselves as Christians. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they take on the topic of welcoming the stranger.

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Sermon delivered by Janet Holden on July 8, 2012. Janet has been a “GA Junkie” ever since she attended her first General Assembly in Nashville in 2000 when her luggage got lost. She realized that she could buy a different UU T-shirt in the Exhibit Hall every day and still fit right in.  Since coming home from the 2010 GA in Charlotte, she has been working on the Congregational Study Action Issue, Immigration as a Moral Issue. The decision to attend the Justice GA this year, held in controversy in Phoenix, AZ, was not an easy one for many reasons. Janet will explore what this GA means on a personal, spiritual level as well as what it means for our UU faith. Janet Holden and her husband Tom Barnes have been members of the congregation since 1988. She received a Certificate in Congregational Health Ministry from Andover Newton Theological School in 2008. Janet has served on the UTUUC Board and is currently a member of the Unity Temple Choir. She can be reached at janetholden@sbcglobal.net.

Aaron shares about restoring the biblical role of hospitality, and what that looks like for us today.