You can find Dianne on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠her church here.⁠

⁠rocaderefugiosatx.org⁠

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Summary

In this conversation, Jon Pyle interviews Dianne Garcia, the pastor and church planter of Iglesia Cristiana Roca de Refugio, a church for immigrant families in San Antonio. Dianne shares her experience of starting a church that is led by and serves immigrant families. They discuss the importance of forming personal relationships with immigrants and the misconceptions surrounding immigration. The conversation highlights the need for churches and individuals to support immigrants in a way that truly helps and empowers them.

Keywords

church, immigrant families, church planting, community, relationships, support, misconceptions, empowerment

Chapters

00:00 Personal Connections and Changing Perspectives

07:02 Impact on the Soul through Engaging with Immigrants

08:40 Finding Meaning and Impact

09:24 The Challenge of Helping Many

09:54 The Most Meaningful Thing

10:36 Passion Rooted in Suffering

11:35 Moving Beyond Charity

12:30 Compassionate Relationship vs. Charity

13:21 Transformation through Suffering

14:17 Vulnerability and Empathy

15:16 The Impact on the Soul

16:01 Help that Hurts

17:12 The Danger of Dehumanization

18:08 Moving Beyond Transactional Help

19:41 Creating Safety, Narrative Change, and Empowerment

21:02 Seeking Sanctuary and Changing Narratives

22:29 Providing Emotional and Spiritual Sanctuary

25:08 The Emotional Journey of Asylum Seekers

26:01 Finding Joy in Watching Baby Chicks

27:52 Where to Find Diane

33:52 BOTI Outro Video.mp4