Matthew Soerens

Matthew Soerens, Vice President of Advocacy and Policy at World Relief, joins to shed light on the shifting landscape of U.S. immigration. He discusses the Trump administration's evolving policies, particularly the punitive approach towards immigrants and the chaos of conflicting rhetoric. Soerens passionately argues against collective punishment, citing biblical principles of dignity. He also highlights the need for humane alternatives to detention and the challenges facing various refugee populations. The conversation reveals the complex intersection of policy, morality, and Christian advocacy in today's immigration debate.

Matthew Soerens, Vice President of Advocacy and Policy for World Relief, discusses the immediate consequences of Trump's refugee policies. He highlights the sudden halting of refugee resettlements and the financial aid cuts impacting vulnerable families already in the U.S. Soerens emphasizes the moral responsibilities of communities to support these abandoned neighbors and explores how Christian faith can inspire compassion amid changing political landscapes. The conversation also touches on the tensions between faith and modern politics, particularly in relation to mercy and social justice.

Mark Seitz, Bishop of El Paso and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration, talks about the direct impact of immigration policies on faith-based charities. Matthew Soerens, vice president of advocacy and policy at World Relief, outlines the challenges faced in refugee resettlement amidst recent policy changes. They delve into the importance of maintaining a humanitarian focus, the moral implications of church-state relations, and the crucial role of community support and private donations in helping vulnerable populations.

Why do so many women find Christian organizations difficult places to work? Katelyn Beaty says the "bro code" within evangelicalism is to blame. She's back to define the different parts of bro code and why it needs to change. Then, immigration is once again a hot political debate, and it ranked as the top issue for many white evangelicals in recent elections. Last month, a group of Holy Posters visited the Southern border to see what's really happening, meet with church leaders on both sides, as well as border agents. Skye and Kaitlyn Schiess are joined by Old Testament scholar Carman Imes and World Relief's Matthew Soerens to debrief their trip. Also this week—dead pet psychics and air passengers horsing around. 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Show starts 3:09 - Theme Song 3:25 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 4:30 - Show resumes 6:56 - Animal News 11:20 - Flight News 15:10 - Pet Psychics 27:46 - Evangelical Bro Code 49:12 - Sponsor - Aura Frames From now through Black Friday and Cyber Monday visit www.AuraFrames.com and get 40 dollars off their best-selling Carver Mat frame with the code HOLYPOST 50:20 - Sponsor - World Relief Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your family refugee guide and learn more about the Path Community 51:30 - Holy Post Border Trip Debrief 1:29:08 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Plane turns back to JFK after horse escapes on board https://www.cnn.com/travel/horse-escapes-on-boeing-747/index.html#:~:text=A%20Boeing%20747%20en%20route,people%20familiar%20with%20the%20episode. Gospel singer almost booted off Delta flight for singing new single https://nypost.com/2023/11/13/news/gospel-singer-almost-booted-off-delta-flight-for-singing-new-single/ She Charges $550 for 90 Minutes and Has a Wait List of 7,600 People https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/pet-psychics-for-animals-dogs-paranormal-charge-156ec320 No Woman Can Crack the Evangelical Bro Code https://katelynbeaty.substack.com/p/no-woman-can-crack-the-evangelical Other resources: Skye's explainer video on immigration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgfp5ngxqBI&t=11s The Border is a Mess. What Can Christians Do To Help? https://www.holypost.com/post/the-border-is-a-mess-what-can-christians-do The Torah is Pro-Immigrant. Nehemiah Was Not https://www.holypost.com/post/the-torah-is-pro-immigrant-nehemiah-was-not Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Matthew Soerens from World Relief discusses immigration, focusing on the church's responsibility towards immigrants and refugees. He emphasizes moving beyond legal debates to foster empathy and support for marginalized communities. Soerens highlights the biblical foundation for compassion, urging Christians to respond thoughtfully to complex immigration laws. The conversation also covers the emotional impact of policies on families, the challenges faced by DACA recipients, and how the church can advocate for justice while embodying love.