Hometown – Episcopal Migration Ministries

Hosted ByJanet Morford and Kendall Martin

A Podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries

The Hometown podcast features interviews with people resettled to the U.S. as refugees, history and background on refugee-producing countries, interviews with authors, and spiritual reflections from lay and clergy across the Church. In addition, in-between season episodes include advocacy and policy updates, webinar recordings, and opportunities to get involved in the ministry of welcome.

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An Interview with Mohammad Jawad

April 9, 2024 Jeremy Tackett Hometown: EMM 00:44:55 Comments Off on An Interview with Mohammad Jawad

Today’s episode features a conversation with Mohammad Jawad, a refugee from Syria, who was resettled in Syracuse, N.Y., with his wife and children. Mohammad shares memories of his youth...

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An Interview with Mohammad Jawad
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Blessings & Lessons: Rev. Chris McNabb on the Joy and Journey of the Neighbor to Neighbor Program

August 25, 2022 Jeremy Tackett Hometown: EMM 00:39:37 Comments Off on Blessings & Lessons: Rev. Chris McNabb on the Joy and Journey of the Neighbor to Neighbor Program

On this episode, we speak with Rev. Chris McNabb,…

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Blessings & Lessons: Rev. Chris McNabb on the Joy and Journey of the Neighbor to Neighbor Program
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Reflections on the Journey of Community Sponsorship with St. John’s Norwood in Bethesda, MD.

August 15, 2022 Jeremy Tackett Hometown: EMM 00:43:57 Comments Off on Reflections on the Journey of Community Sponsorship with St. John’s Norwood in Bethesda, MD.

On this episode of HomeTown, we speak with member…

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Reflections on the Journey of Community Sponsorship with St. John's Norwood in Bethesda, MD.
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Better Together: Three Episcopal Churches Circle Up in Tri-Parish Sponsor Circle

May 4, 2022 Jeremy Tackett Hometown: EMM 00:55:35 Comments Off on Better Together: Three Episcopal Churches Circle Up in Tri-Parish Sponsor Circle

In this episode of HomeTown, we speak with member…

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Better Together: Three Episcopal Churches Circle Up in Tri-Parish Sponsor Circle
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Sponsorship 101: Pathways to Welcome

April 28, 2022 Jeremy Tackett Hometown: EMM 00:45:50 Comments Off on Sponsorship 101: Pathways to Welcome

On this episode of HomeTown, we are joined by som…

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Sponsorship 101: Pathways to Welcome
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Empowering Refugee Women Through Art

March 29, 2022 Jeremy Tackett Hometown: EMM 00:55:47 Comments Off on Empowering Refugee Women Through Art

In this episode recorded on International Women’s…

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Empowering Refugee Women Through Art
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Partners in Sponsorship: Local Churches Link Up for Community Sponsorship

March 16, 2022 Jeremy Tackett Hometown: EMM 00:43:41 Comments Off on Partners in Sponsorship: Local Churches Link Up for Community Sponsorship

Today’s episode features a conversation with with…

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Partners in Sponsorship: Local Churches Link Up for Community Sponsorship
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Sponsoring Welcome: A Conversation About Neighbor to Neighbor & Community Sponsorship

February 15, 2022 Jeremy Tackett Hometown: EMM 00:22:48 Comments Off on Sponsoring Welcome: A Conversation About Neighbor to Neighbor & Community Sponsorship

Today’s episode features a conversation with Fr. …

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Sponsoring Welcome: A Conversation About Neighbor to Neighbor & Community Sponsorship
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Welcoming Afghans: EMM’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program

February 4, 2022 Jeremy Tackett Hometown: EMM 01:07:24 Comments Off on Welcoming Afghans: EMM’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program

Today’s episode features a recording from the Thu…

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Welcoming Afghans: EMM's Neighbor to Neighbor Program
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