laVentana: The Voice of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas

In this episode, we hear from three folks at two different churches in the Diocese of West Texas who have participated in outreach projects related to immigration ministries. We'll hear about the ministries each of their churches participated in, and some of the ways those ministries affected the life of their church and the life of their broader communities.

Personal narratives from Rev. Dexter Lesieur, Rev. Jeff Hammond, and Nanc...

En este episodio, escuchamos las historias de dos descendientes de inmigrantes a los Estados Unidos. Dani Jaime, un laico de Brownsville y el archidiácono de nuestra diócesis, el venerable Mike Besson, que comparten sus historias de vivir entre diferentes culturas.

Historias: Dani Jaime y el venerable Mike Besson con la voz de Dani Jaime

Reflexión Teológica: el Rdo. Brian Fox con la voz de la Rda. Karen Morris

Escritura (Mateo 2:19...

In this episode, we hear from two descendants of immigrants to the US: Dani Jaime, a lay Episcopalian from Brownsville and the Ven. Mike Besson, Archdeacon of the Diocese of West Texas, who both share their experiences of straddling different cultures over time and place.   

Personal narratives from Mr. Dani Jaime and the Ven. Mike Besson

Theological reflection by the Rev. Brian Fox

Scripture (Matthew 2:19-23) read by Mr. Dani Ja...

En este episodio, escucharemos las historias de Maha y el reverendo Georges Jallouf. Maha es originaria de Jordania y el padre Georges es originario de Siria. Escuchemos mientras comparten sus historias de lucha, esperanza y fe.

Historias: el Rdo. Georges y Maha Jallouf con la voz del Rdo. Hector Cruz Torres y María Gabriela González-Torres

Reflexión Teológica: el Rdo. Sam Hunnicutt

Escritura (Mateo 2:13-18) leída por Flor Saldiv...

In this episode, we’ll hear the stories of Maha and the Rev. Georges Jallouf. Maha is a native of Jordan and Father Georges is a native of Syria. Listen as they share their stories of struggle, hope, and faith along their journey. 

Personal narratives from the Rev. Georges and Maha Jallouf

Theological reflection by the Rev. Sam Hunnicut

Scripture (Matthew 2:13-18) read by Flor Saldivar, Maha Jallouf, and the Rev. Sam Hunnicut

Epi...

Este episodio es presentado por la Reverenda Leyla King, Canóniga para la Misión en Congregaciones Pequeñas en la Diócesis del Oeste de Texas. Escucharemos las historias de Erika y el Rdo. Evan Hierholzer donde nos contarán cómo encontraron amor navegando por el sistema de inmigracion estadounidense. 

Historias: el Rdo. Evan y Erika Hierholzer con la voz de Hector y Margarita Mejia

Reflexión Teológica: la Rda. Carrie Guerra

Escritu...

In this episode, we hear from Erika Hierholzer and her husband, the Rev. Evan Hierholzer, about falling in love with each other in the midst of their experiences with the US Immigration system.  

Personal narratives from the Rev. Evan and Erika Hierholzer

Theological reflection by the Rev. Carrie Guerra

Scripture (Luke 2: 8-20) read by the Rev. Canon Leyla King, the Rev. Evan Hierholzer and the Rev. Carrie Guerra

Resources prov...

In this episode you’ll hear from Suzanna Green, Director of Christian Formation, Leyla King, Canon for Mission in Small Congregations, and Flor Saldivar, Director of Latino+Immigration Ministries as they introduce the podcast series Advent: Stories of Movement and Migration. The team discuss how this podcast came about, define some terms related to movement and migration, share reflections on this week’s scripture passage Mark 1:1-...

Advent: Stories of Movement and Migration is a six-episode bilingual Advent podcast series developed by the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas Small Church, Christian Formation, and Latino + Immigration Ministries. The first introductory episode will premiere on Monday, November 17. Each episode will include scripture, story, and theological reflection. Discussion guides and transcripts in English and Spanish will be available at dwtx...