Newcomers and Welcomers

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This podcast is a collection of interviews from our staff, volunteers, board, & people from similar organizations or businesses who serve migrant newcomers with limitless imagination. We hope you are inspired by the stories we tell!

  1. 26/06/2025

    Interview with Nick Courchesne

    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.

    31 min

  2. 16/06/2025

    Interview with Maria Cabrales

    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.

    16 min

  3. 16/06/2025

    Interview with John Leitzel

    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.

    1h 8min

  4. 16/06/2025

    Interview with Leslie McGowan

    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.

    29 min

  5. 16/06/2025

    Interview with Austin Scott Key

    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.

    25 min

  6. 16/06/2025

    Interview with Chris Ophus

    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 New Life Centers New Generations The Welcome Network

    37 min

  7. 16/06/2025

    Interview with Julia Sheets

    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.

    37 min

  8. 16/06/2025

    Interview with Loren Balisky

    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.

    34 min
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This podcast is a collection of interviews from our staff, volunteers, board, & people from similar organizations or businesses who serve migrant newcomers with limitless imagination. We hope you are inspired by the stories we tell!

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