079: A Christian Perspective on the Refugee Crisis with Kristel Acevedo

<p>Kristel Acevedo is a wife, mom of two, and native of Nicaragua who is passionate about equipping others to have a thoroughly Biblical perspective on immigration and the refugee crisis.</p> <p> </p> <p>What we Chat about in This Episode:</p> <p>~Kristel's story of growing up in Central America and what led her family to the States.</p> <p>~Myths and stereotypes about immigrants and refugees which we need to dispel</p> <p>~Treating immigrants as we would want to be treated</p> <p>~How we can bless immigrants and they can bless us in return</p> <p>~The impossibility for immigrants to know all the laws of this country</p> <p>~What it would look like for the church to truly have a thoroughly Christ-like response to immigration and the refugee crisis</p> <p>~The role the Great Commission plays in all this</p> <p>~How to apply Biblical teachings to the political issues of the day</p> <p>~The problem with living from a scarcity mentality</p> <p>~How a wrong view of refugees and immigrants harms our presentation of the gospel</p> <p>~How only the Spirit can help us in our mission to love others as we should</p> <p>~Practicing discernment while still coming from a place of love and compassion</p> <p>~The importance of humility and having a teachable, quiet spirit in this area</p> <p>~And more!</p> <p>For full show notes, head to <a class="linkified" href="http://www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast" target="_blank">www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast</a></p> <br /><br />Get full access to Beyond the Boxes at <a href="https://rebekahhargraves.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">rebekahhargraves.substack.com/subscribe</a>