You might think welcoming refugees or newcomers sounds like a huge commitment, offering up your home, and pausing your own life entirely. However, welcome really looks like many different small acts of kindness. And when we do this in community, these small actions create a massive difference.

In this episode, you’ll learn why listening comes before acting, and why ordinary people, not experts, are the backbone of welcoming new members of our communities. You'll hear how scripture calls us to hospitality as a discipleship practice, not a political statement. And we're also joined by Krista Kartson from Welcome.US, who shares her journey from equipping sponsors to becoming one herself, walking alongside Afghan and Ukrainian families in her own community.

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Today, we discuss separation at the border, through immigration detention, through arrests at green card interviews or ICE check-ins, and the so-called permanent bar that can force a family apart forever. We’re joined by Ashley DeAzevedo from American Families United, who shares powerful stories of the 1.4 million US citizens currently facing the permanent bar and its devastating impact on their families.

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We explore ICE operations, detention centers, and the harsh conditions where 70% of detainees have no criminal conviction. From the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia - notorious for having the most deaths of any ICE facility - to violent arrests in our communities, we examine what's happening when immigration enforcement strips away human dignity.

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Through stories from the Afghanistan evacuation, encounters at the US-Mexico border, and our daily work with immigrant families, we examine how faith sustains us through the heaviest moments while celebrating the victories that make it all worthwhile. You'll discover practical ways to engage in conversations about immigration, understand the real human impact behind policy decisions, and learn how small acts of compassion create ripples of change in our communities.

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Tune in this week to examine the balance between the law of the land and the law of God as they relate to immigration. We address common concerns about scarcity and safety, explore how current immigration policies often conflict with biblical values of human dignity, and offer concrete steps for living out God’s values.

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Immigration news can feel overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally charged. It can seem like the people around you are being easily swayed by biased media reporting, and it can be difficult to sort the facts from a narrative.

You’ll learn practical strategies for engaging in thoughtful conversations, recognizing your own biases, and responding to news in ways that reflect Christian values of empathy and justice. By the end, you’ll be equipped to interpret immigration stories critically, focus on human experiences rather than political rhetoric, and take small, actionable steps to help your community respond with care

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The question "why don't they just come legally?" echoes through countless conversations about immigration, often delivered with certainty rather than curiosity. Behind this seemingly straightforward question lies a maze of legal complexities, long wait times, and impossible choices that most Americans never have to face.

Through personal stories and legal expertise, we unpack the realities behind America's immigration system. You'll gain specific facts to share in conversations, understand why marriage to a U.S. citizen doesn't automatically grant citizenship, and learn how to respond with both truth and compassion when immigration debates arise. Most importantly, you'll discover how to plant seeds of understanding rather than win arguments.

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Immigration touches all of our lives, whether we know it or not. In this first episode of Hope in Action, we explore the human side of immigration through a Christian lens, examining the challenges families face and the moral stakes for communities across the country.

Tune in today to discover why immigration matters in your community, how scripture calls us to welcome the stranger, and practical ways to engage thoughtfully with news, misinformation, and conversations about immigrants.

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