Last month I had the opportunity to go to the Mexico/United States border with Women of Welcome and World Relief. A group of friends and Happy Hour listeners joined me and we had the opportunity to gain proximity to those who were living the experience of immigration, as well as meet with pastors, community leaders, and border patrol officers to learn more about this issue. This was my third trip and I still walked away immensely impacted by the stories shared. In this month's bonus series you'll hear from two leaders who led the trip and a few voices from those who attended. 

On the first episode of this three part series, I’m joined with two friends, Jessica Thompson and Becky Kiser. This was their first experience at the border and you’ll hear how this trip has impacted their life upon returning. 

Becky Kiser is tenacious in her intent to help women love God, themselves, and others. She is a life and small business coach, helping women identify and surpass their goals. Becky is an authentic and passionate speaker at Christian women’s events and retreats, as well as in prisons and in Africa. She hosts the Hearers & Doers with Becky Kiser podcast, interviewing new and old friends, and sharing one-on-one coaching sessions with her listeners. Becky cofounded Online Women’s Ministries, which hosts Online Women’s Bible Study, Online Women’s Retreat, and more coming soon! Becky and her husband, Chris, live in The Woodlands, Texas, with their three daughters: Karis, Moriah, and Chandler.

Jessica is a Pastor at Risen Church in San Diego. She is the author of several books. She has her Masters in Biblical Studies from Redemption Seminary. She has three adult children and lives in San Diego, California.

Immigration may be a topic that has been politicized, but I believe it's a topic that is close to the heart of God and should be important to every Christ follower. My prayer as you listen to these episodes is that you'll be filled with questions and the desire to learn more about what God's Word says on this topic. I pray that we are moved to be compassionate and loving to all of our neighbors.

SHOW NOTES:

The Little Liar

Give them Grace

Free Family Refugee Guide 

World Relief, The Path

Good Neighbor Teams

Women of Welcome

Matthew Soerens article on Holy Post

Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion and Truth in the Immigration Debate

Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church

Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis 

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