Guest: Mary Kaech | Bob Moffitt interviews Mary Kaech of Phoenix Refugee Connections.  "Between 2010 and 2020 the number of forcibly displaced people doubled", says Mary Kaech.  "When people arrive here legally, they have to hit the ground running. They have to be economically self sufficient in about 3 months.  We prioritize people based on humanitarian need; people who are disabled, widows and orphans, elders who've never been to school and can't read and write in their own language." Mary says, "Everyone who comes here as a refugee has experienced extreme trauma and loss. About 44% of refugees are survivors of torture, and all of them have lost family members. When they come here, they're carrying that trauma with them; usually they don't know anyone when they arrive here, and usually they don't speak the language."  Mary says, "This is a place where the church can come alongside the people and get to know them personally to live into their gifts and calling."  Mary states, "We do see unusual upward mobility economically among refugees." Mary continues with giving examples of how the church helps with the two main factors that contribute to peoples flourishing, "If they have a working grasp of English, and if they have a trusted friend that can help them navigate the American system -- and can help refugees along the way."  https://www.phxrc.org/

Guest: Mary Kaech | Bob Moffitt interviews Mary Kaech of Phoenix Refugee Connections.  "Between 2010 and 2020 the number of forcibly displaced people doubled", says Mary Kaech.  "When people arrive here legally, they have to hit the ground running. They have to be economically self sufficient in about 3 months.  We prioritize people based on humanitarian need; people who are disabled, widows and orphans, elders who've never been to school and can't read and write in their own language." Mary says, "Everyone who comes here as a refugee has experienced extreme trauma and loss. About 44% of refugees are survivors of torture, and all of them have lost family members. When they come here, they're carrying that trauma with them; usually they don't know anyone when they arrive here, and usually they don't speak the language."  Mary says, "This is a place where the church can come alongside the people and get to know them personally to live into their gifts and calling."  Mary states, "We do see unusual upward mobility economically among refugees." Mary continues with giving examples of how the church helps with the two main factors that contribute to peoples flourishing, "If they have a working grasp of English, and if they have a trusted friend that can help them navigate the American system -- and can help refugees along the way."  https://www.phxrc.org/

Many people are searching for answers to the question of what it looks like to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Bob Moffitt, Founder and President of Harvest Foundation in Phoenix, AZ, disciples Pastors and leaders to demonstrate what Jesus has identified as the summary of all his teachings, to love your neighbor as yourself. Each week, different leaders give testimonials of how simple acts of loving the needy among their neighbors are changing lives, and through this, people begin to see Jesus Christ in the community, the city and the nation. These inspiring testimonials provide examples of demonstrating God’s love, with the hope that leaders in the church will say, “We can do that, too!”

Many people are searching for answers to the question of what it looks like to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Bob Moffitt, Founder and President of Harvest Foundation in Phoenix, AZ, disciples Pastors and leaders to demonstrate what Jesus has identified as the summary of all his teachings, to love your neighbor as yourself. Each week, different leaders give testimonials of how simple acts of loving the needy among their neighbors are changing lives, and through this, people begin to see Jesus Christ in the community, the city and the nation. These inspiring testimonials provide examples of demonstrating God&rsquo;s love, with the hope that leaders in the church will say, &ldquo;We can do that, too!&rdquo;

The Kingdom & Its Stories Podcast

Many people are searching for answers to the question of what it looks like to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Bob Moffitt, Founder and President of Harvest Foundation in Phoenix, AZ, disciples Pastors and leaders to demonstrate what Jesus has identified as the summary of all his teachings, to love your neighbor as yourself.  Each week, different leaders give testimonials of how simple acts of loving the needy among their neighbors are changing lives, and through this, people begin to see Jesus Christ in the community, the city and the nation.  These inspiring testimonials provide examples of demonstrating God’s love, with the hope that leaders in the church will say, “We can do that, too!” 

Many people are searching for answers to the question of what it looks like to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Bob Moffitt, Founder and President of Harvest Foundation in Phoenix, AZ, disciples Pastors and leaders to demonstrate what Jesus has identified as the summary of all his teachings, to love your neighbor as yourself.&nbsp; Each week, different leaders give testimonials of how simple acts of loving the needy among their neighbors are changing lives, and through this, people begin to see Jesus Christ in the community, the city and the nation.&nbsp; These inspiring testimonials provide examples of demonstrating God&rsquo;s love, with the hope that leaders in the church will say, &ldquo;We can do that, too!&rdquo;&nbsp;

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