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A Christian Case For Why Refugees Matter

Host Curtis Chang sits down with Myal Greene, President & CEO of World Relief, to discuss the global refugee crisis, U.S. immigration policy, and how the church can lead the way in offering hope, welcome, and advocacy. Greene explains what defines a refugee, why record numbers are displaced worldwide, and how faith communities—from the Vietnamese boatlift era to modern Good Neighbor Teams—have transformed lives through radical hospitality. Together, they unpack the biblical call to "welcome the stranger", explore how refugees strengthen churches, and share practical ways to get involved through initiatives like World Relief's Churches of Welcome.

(02:11) - What Is a Refugee?

(08:31) - The U.S. Churches' Historical Role in Resettlement

(14:22) - The Christian Case For Helping Refugees

(23:26) - Christians Are Immigrants

(29:20) - The Ramifications of Policy Changes

(43:15) - A Final Word from Myal Greene

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Mentioned In This Episode:

• 2025 Evangelical Views on Immigration Study (Lifeway Research)
• Notre Dame Study on the Economic Benefits of Refugees in America
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