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laVentana: The Voice of the Episcopal Diocese of West TexasEpifanía: Compartiendo nuestros dones: Nancy Cook, Jeff Hammond, Dexter Lesieur y los Reyes MagosEn este episodio, escuchamos a personas de dos iglesias de la Diócesis del Oeste de Texas que han participado en proyectos de los ministerios de inmigración. Escucharemos sobre los ministerios en los que participó cada iglesia y algunas de las formas en que esos ministerios afectaron la vida de su iglesia y la vida de sus comunidades.
Historias: Nancy Cook, el Rdo. Jeff Hammond y el Rdo. Dexter Lesieur con las voces de Flor Saldivar, la Rda. Sylvia Vasquez y Rdo. Arnoldo Romero.
Reflexión Teológica: el Rdo. Paul Frey
Escri...
2025-12-3139 min
laVentana: The Voice of the Episcopal Diocese of West TexasEpiphany: Sharing our Gifts: Nancy Cook, Jeff Hammond & Dexter Lesieur and the MagiIn 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 Nancy Cook
Scripture (Matthew 2:1-12) read by Suzanna Green, Flor Saldivar, and Rev. Paul Frey
Theological Reflection by the Rev. Paul Frey
2025-12-2941 min
laVentana: The Voice of the Episcopal Diocese of West TexasAdviento 4: Mas allá de la frontera: integración: Dani y Mike y el regreso de la Sagrada FamiliaEn 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 2:19-23) leída por Dani Jaime
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Iglesia del Rdo. Brian Fox): htt...
2025-12-1739 min
laVentana: The Voice of the Episcopal Diocese of West TexasAdvent 4: Crossing beyond borders to belonging: Dani & Mike and the Return of the Holy FamilyIn 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 Jaime, the Rev. Canon Leyla King, the Rev. Brian Fox
Website: dwtx.org/events/advent-podcast
Instag...
2025-12-1539 min
laVentana: The Voice of the Episcopal Diocese of West TexasAdviento 3: Soñar con refugio: Maha y Georges Jallouf y la huida de la Sagrada Familia a EgiptoEn 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 Saldivar, Maha Jallouf y el Rdo. Sam Hunnicutt
Recursos
Video: Immigration 101: Politica de Inmigracion
Video...
2025-12-1024 min
laVentana: The Voice of the Episcopal Diocese of West TexasAdvent 3: Dreams of Refuge: Maha & Georges Jallouf and the Holy Family’s Escape to EgyptIn 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
Episode Resources:
Video: Immigration 101: Immigration Policy
Religious Persecution in Jordan (scroll to page 3)
What is happ...
2025-12-0830 min
laVentana: The Voice of the Episcopal Diocese of West TexasAdviento 2: Viajes de fe a través del miedo: Erika y Evan Hierholzer y los pastoresEste 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
Escritura (Lucas 2: 8-20) leída por el Rdo. Evan Hierholzer
Recursos
DHS Cancela la Designac...
2025-12-0329 min
laVentana: The Voice of the Episcopal Diocese of West TexasAdvent 2: Journeys of Faith through Fear: Erika & Evan Hierholzer and the ShepherdsIn 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 provided by Erika Hierholzer about Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans and the Venezuelan migrants’ experience
DHS Terminates 2021 Design...
2025-12-0134 min
laVentana: The Voice of the Episcopal Diocese of West TexasAdviento Uno: Encontrado alojamiento: Isabel y Patricia, José y MariaBienvenidos! En este episodio escucharán las historias de Isabel y Patricia, dos solicitantes de asilo. Las mujeres compartieron sus historias con nosotros durante su tiempo en el albergue Plaza de Paz de la Diócesis del Oeste de Texas, poco después de llegar a los Estados Unidos. La historia de Isabel es compartida con sus propias palabras con la voz de Margarita Mejia. La historia de Patricia es compartida con sus propias palabras y voz. Nota: Los nombres de las dos mujeres fueron cambiados para proteger su privacidad.
Episode Resources:
Personal narratives from Isab...
2025-11-2431 min
laVentana: The Voice of the Episcopal Diocese of West TexasAn Introduction to Advent: Stories of Movement and MigrationIn 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 1:1-13, and talk about what to expect in some of the upcoming episodes.
Episode Resources:
Definitions of Terms in English
UNHCR – What is Asylum?
UNHCR – Who is an asy...
2025-11-1741 min
laVentana: The Voice of the Episcopal Diocese of West TexasAdvent: Stories of Movement and Migration TrailerAdvent: 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.org.
Website: dwtx.org
Instagram: @diocesewesttexas
Facebook: Episcopal Diocese of West Texas
Credits:
Music Credit: Past Memories by Manna Music
Podcast Produced by Po...
2025-10-2702 min