Pastor Johan Mora’s Story from Cuba | Reaching for Real Life

Pastor Sean Azzaro sits down with Pastor Yoan Mora, a Cuban immigrant who arrived in the U.S. as a refugee in 2005. Yoan shares how persecution of Christians in Cuba—including his father-in-law’s imprisonment in the 1960s—led his family to seek refuge, and how he now serves at River City Community Church, leading River City en Español and vocational training through Real Life Community Outreach.

00:00 Welcome to Reaching for Real Life (Back in Boerne, TX)

00:30 Baron’s Downtown Studio Tour: Windows, Toys & Droid Collection

01:16 The Von Erichs Visit: A Surreal Wrestling Story in the Studio

02:32 Why Sean Stays Planted at River City: Community & Feeding Ministry

04:02 River City en Español Origins: Meeting Pastor Yoan Mora

06:13 Pastor Yoan’s Story: From Cuba to Refugee Status in the U.S.

08:30 Immigration Nuance: When “Refugee” Policies Create Real-Life Fallout

11:25 Families Caught in the Middle: Fear, Revoked Status & What Churches See

14:00 Law, Compassion, and the Church’s Response to Immigration

14:47 Walking With Families Through Detention & Deportation

15:48 The Power of Prayer: A Jailhouse Gospel Story

16:53 Beyond Politics: Choosing Love, Patience, and Community

18:08 Mission Trip to Cuba: Why This One Matters Right Now

19:07 Serving Cuba’s Elderly Churches: Food, Supplies, and Hope

20:10 What Americans Notice in Cuba + The Reality of Communism

21:54 Risk, Surveillance, and Why This May Be the Last Trip for a While

23:07 Prayer for Immigrants and Cuba + Final Reflections & How to Help

25:55 Wrap-Up: Great Commission, Supporting Missions, and Upcoming John 17 Message