How can we live a purposeful and passionate life?
How can we find joy and satisfaction particularly during tough times and seasons of change?
How can be faithful to God in a world that seems increasingly hostile?
These questions are at the heart of why this podcast is entering a new chapter.
God has expanded my vision for the podcast. I feel called to remind us that we’re citizens of heaven and challenge us to live faithfully as Christ’s ambassadors on earth. I want to encourage you to cultivate heavenly-mindedness so you remain focused on your identity and true home.
This new season will explore what it means to see our faith, priorities, relationships, culture, and calling through an eternal perspective.
I hope this podcast will encourage and equip you to:
- Anchor your trust and hope in God.
- Be rooted in God’s love and delight in God’s Word.
- Show radical love to others.
- Navigate chaos and uncertainty in the world.
- Endure suffering with hope and joy.
- Use your talents and resources to expand God’s kingdom on earth.
- Stand up for biblical values in a hostile culture.
- Share the gospel in the midst of opposition.
“All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth.” (Hebrews 11:13 NIV)
Encouraging a heavenly perspective on faith, life, and culture.
Latest Episodes
Episode 44 – Meet Elizabeth Nandakumar – An Indian American Immigrant, Part 2
In the second part of our conversation, Liz describes how mentors helped her husband and her navigate life as new immigrants by providing practical help.
Episode 43 – Meet Elizabeth Nandakumar – An Indian American Immigrant, Part 1
Liz shares how she experienced God’s provision and help in practical ways when she was new to the U.S., navigating student life, parenthood, and cultural adjustments.
Episode 42 – Migration and the Christian Diaspora (Part 2) with Dr. Sam George
Sam helps us understand the meaning of “diaspora” and the impact of diaspora communities on Christianity.
Episode 41 – Migration and Missiology (Part 1) with Dr. Sam George
Sam explains the important connection between migration and theology, pointing out that the Bible is a story of migrants or displaced people and that Christianity is a moving, missionary faith.
Episode 40 – Sharing Immigrant Stories with Heidy De La Cruz
Heidy talks about the powerful effect of storytelling both on the person sharing the story as well as those listening to immigrant stories.
Episode 39 – Trusting God’s Plan on the Journey with Simon Ninan
In this special episode, my husband, Simon Ninan joins me in sharing our story as immigrants from India to the U.S.
Episode 38 – Raising Justice-Minded Kids with Elisa Johnston
Elisa suggests practical ways parents can encourage their children to care for immigrants and refugees.
Episode 37 – Navigating Transitions with Carolyn Grant
Carolyn reflects on how her immigrant journey strengthened her faith in God and what inspired her to become a transitions coach.
Episode 36 – A Conversation about Justice and Faith with Keishia Lee Louis
Keishia and I discuss her book “Use Your Palabras, Jovita!” which is based on the life of a lesser known hero of American history, Jovita Idar.
Episode 35 – Christmas Special
We are called to follow His example and show radical love toward the poor, the needy, the refugee, and the outcast.
Episode 34 – Biblical Immigrant Heroes: Ruth – With Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
Ruth an important biblical character not only because she’s included in the genealogy of Jesus but because her story points to God’s power and purpose through redemption
Episode 33 – Meet Eloise Benoit, A Haitian American Immigrant
Author and entrepreneur Eloise Benoit was born in Haiti and moved to the U.S. as a refugee after a catastrophic 7.0 earthquake struck her country in 2010.
Episode 32 – Storytelling and Spiritual Formation with Jenn Suen Chen
As an Asian American and a child of immigrants, Jenn’s unique perspective on storytelling and spiritual formation is powerful, thought-provoking, and inspiring.
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