Explore every episode of the podcast Newcomers and Welcomers
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview with Maria Cabrales | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:15:50 | |
Today’s interview features Maria Cabrales. Maria is business immigration attorney with Davis & Campbell. Maria has volunteered with The Welcome Network for many years, & she has recently becoming a board member with us. We hope you enjoy our interview with her. | |||
| Interview with John Leitzel | 16 Jun 2025 | 01:08:14 | |
Today’s interview features John Leitzel. John is a pastor at Mercy Hill Church in Munster Indiana, a cycling coach with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, & previously a biology professor. Our interview with John explores what all of scripture has to say about welcoming immigrants. We hope you enjoy our interview with him. | |||
| Interview with Gabriela Diaz | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:44:50 | |
Today’s interview features Gabriela Diaz. Gabby is a member of our staff, & she was one of the first DACA recipients. We hope you enjoy our interview with her. Links: | |||
| Interview with Denise Dagher | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:31:58 | |
Today’s interview features Denise Dagher. Denise is the director of Dar El-Awlad / Kids Alive, a group that has served displaced families in Lebanon since 1948. The Welcome Network has many years of history with Denise & Dar El-Awlad. I hope you enjoy our interview with her. Links: | |||
| Interview with Cecilia Whitehead | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:11:37 | |
Today’s interview features Cecilia Whitehead. Cecilia is originally from Ecuador & The Welcome Network recently helped her adjust her legal status. We hope you enjoy our interview with her. Links: | |||
| Interview with Swieta Syrota | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:13:10 | |
Today’s interview features Swieta Syrota. Swieta is a refugee from Ukraine who lived in our welcome home & is now one of The Welcome Network’s newest board members. We hope you enjoy our interview with her. Links: | |||
| Interview with M. Diana Gutierrez | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:22:00 | |
Today's interview features M. Diana Gutierrez from South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois . Ms. Gutierrez has been involved with the college's ESL program since 1979. We hope you enjoy our interview with her! Links: South Suburban College: Adult Education ESL Program For interest in teaching ESL at South Suburban College, you can contact: Christine Griggs - Administrative Assistant to Director of Adult Education (708) 596-2000 Ext. 2398 | |||
| Interview with J in China | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:28:58 | |
Today's interview is with "J" from China. J has spent many years building bridges with Chinese background peoples both in China and here in the United States. We hope you enjoy our interview with him! | |||
| Interview with Abby Alleman | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:38:26 | |
Today's interview is with Abby Alleman. Abby came on staff with us in 2021, & she's had many hats with us since. We hope you enjoy our interview with her! Links: A Million Skies (Abby's book) | |||
| Interview with M from Afghanistan | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:27:49 | |
Today's episode tells the story of "M" from Afhanistan. His story talks about the reasons why he left his country, & what life has been like for him here. We hope you enjoy our interview with him! | |||
| Interview with Stephen Clarke | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:20:47 | |
Today's interview is with Stephen Clarke. Stephen has been a longtime volunteer with The Welcome Network who recently relocated to the East Coast. We hope you enjoy our interview with him! | |||
| Interview with Zaki from Jordan | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:09:41 | |
Today's interview is with Zaki from Jordan. This interview was originally recorded in Arabic, translation was provided by Charlie & Laura Brill, & English voiceover was provided by Matt Fossing. We hope you enjoy our interview with him! | |||
| Interview with Leslie McGowan | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:28:54 | |
Today’s interview features Leslie McGowan. Leslie is a member of a network of English practice clubs in Tulsa, Oklahoma meant to help newcomers practice English & make friendships in American homes. We hope you enjoy our interview with her. | |||
| Interview with *Suzi from Jordan | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:12:05 | |
Today's interview is with *Suzi from Jordan. This interview was originally recorded in Arabic, translated by Charlie & Laura Brill, and English voiceover was performed by Maddie Fossing. We hope you enjoy our interview with her! | |||
| Interview with Noor from Syria | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:29:35 | |
Noor is a refugee from Syria who came to the United States to flee her nation's Civil War. We hope you enjoy our interview with her! | |||
| Interview with Abbas from Afghanistan | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:32:14 | |
Today's interview features Abbas from Afghanistan. Abbas came to our country in 2021, and his story tells about the reasons why he left, and what life has been like for him here. We hope you enjoy our interview with him! | |||
| Interview with *Jacob from *Ghana | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:16:29 | |
Today's interview features *Jacob from Ghana. Both Jacob's name & country of origin have been changed for his protection. *Jacob is a refugee that came to our country under pressuring circumstances . This interview was originally recorded in Jacob's native language his oldest daughter provided English translation, & English VoiceOver was provided by Rob Cordell. We hope you enjoy our interview with him. | |||
| Interview with Austin Scott Key | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:25:06 | |
Today’s interview features Scott Austin Key. Scott is the co-founder & co-director of Every Shelter, a group designs shelters with & for refugees in refugee camps around the world. We hope you enjoy our interview with him. | |||
| Interview with Chris Ophus | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:36:37 | |
Today’s interview features Chris Ophus. Chris is on staff with New Life Centers, a group that was key in supporting new arrivals coming to Chicago from Venezuela in recent years. We hope you enjoy our interview with him. Links | |||
| Interview with Julia Sheets | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:36:37 | |
Today’s interview features Julia Sheets. Julia and her family are a part of our family hosting program. I hope you enjoy our interview with her. | |||
| Interview with Loren Balisky | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:33:57 | |
Today’s interview features Loren Balisky. Loren is the founder and director of Kinbrace, a group that provides creative housing for refugee claimants in British Columbia. Kinbrace’s housing ideas have influenced the DNA behind our Welcome Homes. We hope you enjoy our interview with him. | |||
| Interview with Tim Ophus | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:32:58 | |
Today’s interview features Tim Ophus. Tim is the pastor of Chicago Gospel Fellowship and an ESL teacher with the Chicago Welcome Center. We hope you enjoy our interview with him. | |||
| Interview with Amber Elworth | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:29:13 | |
Today’s interview features Amber Elworth. Amber is the co-owner of Lighthouse Coffee in Baton Rogue Louisiana. A business specifically started to hire newcomers. We hope you enjoy our interview with her. LInks: | |||
| Interview with Deborah Allenbaugh | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:10:37 | |
Today’s interview features Deborah Allenbaugh. Deborah is one of our key volunteers at The Welcome Network, & an inspiring conscience to us to serve our newcomers with all of ourselves. We hope you enjoy our interview with her. Links: | |||
| Interview with Nick Courchesne | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:31:27 | |
Today’s interview features Nick Courchesne. Nick works for International Literacy & Development (or ILAD) based in DFW. Nick is is the economic development administrator for ILAD’s Refugee Business Development Center helping refugees start & run their own businesses. We hope you enjoy our interview with him. | |||