Pastor Johan Mora’s Story from Cuba | Reaching for Real Life
Pastor Sean Azzaro sits down with Pastor Yoan Mora, a Cuban immigrant who arrived in the U.S. as a refugee in 2005. Yoan shares how persecution of Christians in Cuba—including his father-in-law’s imprisonment in the 1960s—led his family to seek refuge, and how he now serves at River City Community Church, leading River City en Español and vocational training through Real Life Community Outreach.
00:00 Welcome to Reaching for Real Life (Back in Boerne, TX)
00:30 Baron’s Downtown Studio Tour: Windows, Toys & Droid Collection
01:16 The Von Erichs Visit: A Surreal Wrestling Story in the Studio
02:32 Why Sean Stays Planted at River City: Community & Feeding Ministry
04:02 River City en Español Origins: Meeting Pastor Yoan Mora
06:13 Pastor Yoan’s Story: From Cuba to Refugee Status in the U.S.
08:30 Immigration Nuance: When “Refugee” Policies Create Real-Life Fallout
11:25 Families Caught in the Middle: Fear, Revoked Status & What Churches See
14:00 Law, Compassion, and the Church’s Response to Immigration
14:47 Walking With Families Through Detention & Deportation
15:48 The Power of Prayer: A Jailhouse Gospel Story
16:53 Beyond Politics: Choosing Love, Patience, and Community
18:08 Mission Trip to Cuba: Why This One Matters Right Now
19:07 Serving Cuba’s Elderly Churches: Food, Supplies, and Hope
20:10 What Americans Notice in Cuba + The Reality of Communism
21:54 Risk, Surveillance, and Why This May Be the Last Trip for a While
23:07 Prayer for Immigrants and Cuba + Final Reflections & How to Help
25:55 Wrap-Up: Great Commission, Supporting Missions, and Upcoming John 17 Message
