Travis & Mark: Cultivating Faith within Diaspora Communities
In this episode of the More Disciples Podcast, our hosts were joined by guests Travis and Mark to discuss their work with diaspora communities, particularly focusing on immigrants and refugees in Louisville, Kentucky. The episode covered various topics, including how they got started, the obstacles they faced, the strategies they used, and the successes they experienced in building relationships and sharing the gospel. They shared about their approach in making these connections, in which they emphasized being flexible, showing love, and spending time with these communities. They also highlighted the need for more co-workers in this field, as many refugees are still in need of help. The discussion ended with a prayer for more workers and for those displaced worldwide. 00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast 00:23 Meet the Team: Personal Introductions 00:49 Guest Introduction: Travis and Mark's Stories 01:46 The Goal: Engaging Local Churches in Refugee Support 02:27 Travis's Personal Approach to Refugee Support 04:54 The Challenge: Connecting Diaspora Populations Across Cities 05:23 The Solution: Building Coalitions and Sharing Strategies 07:29 The Importance of Cultural Understanding in Refugee Support 19:16 Success Stories and Prayer Requests 22:26 Advice for Those Wanting to Start Refugee Support 25:33 Engaging with Different Cultures 26:18 Adjusting Personal Schedules for Engagement 28:13 Overcoming Fear and Building Trust 28:57 The Power of Relationships and Respect 29:56 The Simplicity of Prayer Walking and Building Relationships 30:32 The Importance of Flexibility and Adaptability 31:29 The Impact of Global Networking Among Refugees 32:33 The Power of Love and Connection 36:08 The Importance of Listening and Spending Time 39:55 The Opportunities and Challenges of Teaching Refugees 41:40 The Power of Prayer and the Need for More Workers 45:46 Conclusion: The Journey to Making More Disciples