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The Church Politics PodcastIce, Minnesota and the ChurchIn this episode, Justin sits down with Carl H. Nelson, President and CEO of Transform Minnesota, and Yonathan Moya, Executive Director of Border Perspective, to unpack what’s happening right now in Minnesota and the Twin Cities and it’s impact on the local communities.
They talk through ICE activity and immigration enforcement on the ground, what everyday residents are experiencing, and what faith leaders and local communities are doing in response.
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2026-02-0337 min
Be the Bridge Podcast with Latasha MorrisonA Conversation on Immigration with Border PerspectiveBorder Perspective exists to equip, educate, and mobilize people of faith through biblical resources and serivce-learning experiences along the U.S. and Mexico border. Yonathan Moya and Jennifer Moya are a dynamic brother and sister team creating immersive experiences, transforming the immigration conversation, and serving the body of Christ. In this conversation, Elizabeth Behrens talks with Yonathan and Jennifer about their experiences in this work and the real implications of policy decisions. This discussion will help you walk in your peacemaking journey.Join in the conversation on our social...
2025-06-2648 min
PEACEMAKERSDaniel Montañez — The Church and MigrationOur next guest is Daniel Montañez. Daniel is an adjunct instructor at Pentecostal Theological Seminary and the Latino and Global Ministries Program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the founder and director of Mygration Christian Conference and leads the Church of God Migration Crisis Initiative. Daniel is dedicated to serving migrant communities through ministry, scholarship, and social engagement.
In this episode, we talk about Daniel's vision for the Mygration Christian Conference and how he's cultivating spaces for healthier conversation around understanding immigration from a biblical perspective. We also highlight Daniel's new book, The Church and Migration: A...
2022-10-2826 min
PEACEMAKERSJacob Salguero — For the Love of Gen ZOur next guest is Jacob Salguero. Jacob is a gen z advocate, a creative, and an author from Dallas TX. He’s a designer that loves Jesus and uses his computer to change the world. In this episode, we talk about Jacob's love for his generation and the Church. We highlight the importance of discipleship and how we can best understand the "now" generation. You can find more about Jacob on Instagram @jacobsalguero. You can check out his website at Jacobmouse.com and make sure to order a copy of this book “For the love of Gen Z” today!
2022-08-2430 min
Sounds Good with Branden HarveyWhat’s Happening at the U.S./Mexico Border and How to HelpYonathan Moya grew up on the U.S./Mexico border and sought out a way to tell the stories of the people living there. Following a nine-day photographic journey in 2017, he launched an organization supporting families along the border. Border Perspective leads service-learning trips along the south Texas border to provide opportunities to support local immigrant ministries and to better understand the complexity of immigration.In this episode, Yonathan and Branden discuss what’s currently happening at the U.S./Mexico border, the nuanced and complex historical and political contexts of immigration, and opportunities to create solutions.
2021-04-191h 07
PEACEMAKERSCaleb Paxton — Wholeness in Politics & Liberatus Vol. 1Our next guest is Caleb Paxton. Caleb is the founder of Liberatus, a community journal on wholeness in politics, giving us inspiration to overcome us vs them narratives and become Americans the next generation will love. Caleb is a former Congressional aide with a decade of experience working in American politics. He’s an entrepreneurial professional with a background in operations, policy, public speaking, and writing. In this episode, we talk about wholeness in politics and giving PEACE a voice in Washington. We end the conversation by highlighting Liberatus Vol. 1 Kickstarter and how you can help overcome us vs th...
2021-01-2633 min
Can I Say This At Church‽The Border Perspective of Christ with Yonathan MoyaSupport the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode Transcript Yonathan and I discuss meeting God at the border. Guest Bio: Yonathan Moya has spent the last decade of his life serving on the mission field throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. He's traveled all throughout the region, including countries like Costa Rica, Belize, Mexico, Honduras, Haiti, and Cuba. Yonathan is the Founder and Executive Director of Border Perspective. Yonathan grew up on the U.S. & Mexico border. He's a South Texas native now living with his wife, Megan, their son Jude, and mini-Goldendoodle, Fitz, in Mi...
2020-05-1851 min
PEACEMAKERSCesar Castillejos — Vulnerable communities & life during Covid-19Our next guest is Cesar Castillejos. Cesar is a ministry leader, speaker, and creative artist amongst many other things he's involved in. He lives in Richfield, MN with his wife Kate and two daughters. Cesar has been a youth worker with middle school and high school students for nearly 20 years. Some would say that he's a professional kid. He likes to say, that he's a teenager with 20+ years of experience.
In this episode, we talk about Cesar's upbringing as an Asian American, what it's like living through the COVID-19 Pandemic. We end the conversation on how the...
2020-04-0638 min
PEACEMAKERSGena Thomas — Separated by the BorderOur next guest is Gena Thomas. Gena is a writer and a speaker who works in the nonprofit sector helping empower others through holistic development. Gena has served as a missionary in northern Mexico, holds a master's degree in international development from Eastern University, and is the author of two books, A Smoldering Wick: Igniting Missions Work with Sustainable Practices and her newest book, Separated by the Border: A Birth Mother, a Foster Mother, and a Migrant Child’s 3,000-Mile Journey. Gena lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with her husband, Andrew, and their two children.
In this episode, we...
2019-11-2545 min
PEACEMAKERSKellie Haddock — Song for the RefugeeOur next guest is Kellie Haddock. Kellie is a singer, songwriter, wife, and mom. A former widow, Kellie has lived through tragedy and found hope and joy on the other side. Her music draws from real-life stories of beauty, heartache, hope and the celebration of life. You might recognize her from The Thank You Project, a short film on finding gratitude after tragedy. This short film has over 150 million views and has been featured on The TODAY Show, and other national and international media outlets. As a full-time musician, Kellie has performed in Iraq, Israel, China and across the...
2019-10-0338 min
Thee CrazyFaceUno PodcastYonathan Moya- Co-founder and Executive Director of Border PerspectiveOn this episode of Thee CrazyFaceUno Podcast We are joined by Co-founder and Executive Director of Border Perspective. Border Perspective serves families on the US/Mexico border, while providing opportunities for leaders to experience first hand the everyday realities of life on the border. Yonathan is an experienced leader with a heart for peace and justice. We are excited to work with Yonathan to help Border Perspective in their mission.
2019-09-021h 23
PEACEMAKERSKaren Gonzalez — The God Who SeesOur next guest is Karen Gonzalez. Karen is a speaker, writer, immigrant advocate, and taco enthusiast. She is an immigrant from Guatemala, who lives in Baltimore, Maryland, where she enjoys writing, cooking Latin food, traveling, and watching baseball.
Karen is a former public school teacher and attended Fuller Theological Seminary, where she studied theology and missiology. For the last 10 years, she has been a non-profit professional, currently working for an organization that serves immigrants and refugees. On this episode, Keren speaks about her new book titled: The God Who Sees: Immigrants, the Bible, and the Journey...
2019-05-2130 min
PEACEMAKERSYonathan Moya — Preview EpisodeWelcome to Peacemakers, an interview style podcast that celebrates world changers and those who are bringing peace to those around them.
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PEACEMAKERS is made possible by BORDER PERSPECTIVE. Border Perspective partners with ministry leaders and organizations to host conversations on social and biblical issues that help equip the church to love our neighbor the way God intended. To learn more about how you can join border perspective’s peacemaking mission visit borderperspective.org
2019-05-2102 min
Sounds Good with Branden HarveyYonathan Moya — Humanizing the Mexico/U.S. BorderYonathan Moya is a photographer responsible for the creation of a project, Border Perspective, that took him on a 9-day photographic journey along the U.S. & Mexico border. As he took part in different dialogues and sought to tell truthful stories of those he encountered at the border, he gained a fuller understanding of a place he called home. Through his photography and international work, he wants to challenge others to see the world around them differently and go beyond their current worldview, into a new understanding of who they are and how they can positively, contribute...
2017-06-0552 min