In this episode of Peacemakers, Yonathan Moya sits down with Megan and Roland Gonzalez, directors of Border Missions in Hidalgo, Texas. Megan’s great-grandparents founded Border Missions in 1956 to share the gospel and meet the physical needs of those on the Texas-Mexico border. Megan and Roland share stories of their family’s inspiring legacy, the evolution of the mission, and how partnerships continue to fuel their ministry work today. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about faith, resilience, and the transformative provision of God.

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In this episode, Yonathan Moya of Border Perspective sits down with César Garduño, Coordinator of the Missions Department at Río Grande Bible College. Originally from Toluca, Mexico, César shares his inspiring journey into missions, fueled by his passion for God’s global purpose.

With a unique perspective shaped by his background in International Relations, Biblical Studies, and Migration and Refugee Care, César discusses the transformative work of mobilizing Latin-American students to reach the unreached.

This conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities in mission work and the call for Latin America students to rise as a missionary force in today’s world.

In this episode, we sit down with Kitti Murray, a remarkable community-builder who has dedicated her life to transforming neighborhoods through radical hospitality. Kitti shares her inspiring journey, how she and her husband Bob founded Refuge Coffee, and their mission to create a sense of belonging for refugees and immigrants in Clarkston, Georgia, one of the most diverse cities in the U.S.

Through her work, Kitti shows us the importance of simple yet powerful acts of welcome in fostering community renewal. Tune in to hear her stories of how compassion and leadership can create spaces where everyone is valued and empowered.

If you're passionate about community-building, or the refugee experience, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to make a difference right where you are.

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In our latest episode, Yonathan Moya and Julie Mirlicourtois tackle tough questions about immigration, faith, and the role of Christians on the front lines of the border crisis.

Julie Mirlicourtois, producer of Maybe God podcast & The Cross documentary series, shares her powerful journey from a secular upbringing to a life transformed by faith.

Hear how storytelling across borders opened her heart, and how God is working in unexpected places.

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In our latest episode, Yonathan Moya and Pastor Jeff Reams discuss the significance of cross-cultural partnerships, focusing on border-related ministry.

Pastor Jeff highlights the transformative power of firsthand experiences and stresses the importance of intentional partnerships.

This conversation emphasizes how the Church, through a gospel-centered approach, is called to bridge differences among divides.

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In our latest episode, we dive deep into migration issues and the importance of advocacy within the evangelical community with special guest Steven Eng, Advocacy Director at the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE).

Join host Yonathan Moya in a heartening conversation that provides valuable insights and emphasizes action beyond words for the evangelical community—and Church at large, as we touch on timely topics like immigration, and policy advocacy.

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Our next guest is Bri Stensrud. Bri is a human dignity advocate and the Director of Women of Welcome. Her passion is to equip the Church to engage more consistently and tangibly in holistic human dignity issues.

In this episode, we talk about Bri's work in the pro-life ministry space and about her journey to re-discover God’s heart for the sojourner. 

You can find more about Bri on Instagram @bri.stenz and learn more about her work on the Women of Welcome Facebook and Instagram.

We encourage you to buy a copy of Bri's new book; Start with Welcome: The Journey Toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation anywhere books are sold.

Our next guest is Daniel Montañez. Daniel is an adjunct instructor at Pentecostal Theological Seminary and the Latino and Global Ministries Program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the founder and director of Mygration Christian Conference and leads the Church of God Migration Crisis Initiative. Daniel is dedicated to serving migrant communities through ministry, scholarship, and social engagement.

In this episode, we talk about Daniel's vision for the Mygration Christian Conference and how he's cultivating spaces for healthier conversation around understanding immigration from a biblical perspective. We also highlight Daniel's new book, The Church and Migration: A Theological Vision for the People of God. The book seeks to transform the narrative of immigration by approaching it from the larger lens of human migration by exploring the theme of human migration throughout the grand narrative of Scripture.

We encourage you to buy a copy of this book to better understand what the Bible says about God’s heart towards people on the move and how these truths can be applied in our modern world.

Our next guest is Jacob Salguero. Jacob is a gen z advocate, a creative, and an author from Dallas TX. He’s a designer that loves Jesus and uses his computer to change the world. In this episode, we talk about Jacob's love for his generation and the Church. We highlight the importance of discipleship and how we can best understand the "now" generation. You can find more about Jacob on Instagram @jacobsalguero. You can check out his website at Jacobmouse.com and make sure to order a copy of this book “For the love of Gen Z” today!

Our next guest is Caleb Paxton. Caleb is the founder of Liberatus, a community journal on wholeness in politics, giving us inspiration to overcome us vs them narratives and become Americans the next generation will love. Caleb is a former Congressional aide with a decade of experience working in American politics. He’s an entrepreneurial professional with a background in operations, policy, public speaking, and writing. In this episode, we talk about wholeness in politics and giving PEACE a voice in Washington. We end the conversation by highlighting Liberatus Vol. 1 Kickstarter and how you can help overcome us vs them narratives and become Americans the next generation will love.

You can back the Kickstarter here: http://kck.st/3bUQniS 

Learn more about the peacemaking vision behind Liberatus here: https://www.liberatusdc.org/