Asylum: Stories of Hope and Resilience

“A World Where Dignity Is Not a Privilege”

In this episode of Asylum: Stories of Hope and Resilience, we walk alongside Gabriela, a 26-year-old trans woman from Chiapas who has faced unimaginable violence for daring to live fully and freely. Her story exposes the cruelty of systemic injustice—but also the courage to survive and dream beyond it. Thank you to Rev. Kelley Dick for voicing Gabriela’s story with such depth and compassion. Your voice gave this testimony the reverence it deserves. Learn more, get involved, or support the work of accompaniment: ➡️ Casa de la Misericordia [https://www.casamtn.org/] ➡️ Border Immersion – Comunidad Limen [https://www.comunidadlimen.org/borderimmersion] ➡️ Disciples Border & Immigration Ministry [https://azdisciples.org/border-and-immigration-ministry/] May we all work for a world where dignity is not a privilege, but a right. #AsylumPodcast #TransJustice #SacredResistance #Wholeness #LongerTables

“You’re Next”

This episode tells the story of Edmundo García—a 75-year-old man from Zimatlán, Oaxaca—who never dreamed of leaving his land, his mezcal, or his roosters behind. But when organized crime crept into his family’s life through the world of cockfighting, Edmundo and his son Valente found themselves staring down death. From cartel threats to a bloodstained warning—“You’re next”—this is a story of forced displacement, family legacy, unbearable loss, and the strength to keep going for the sake of a grandson’s future. 🎙️ Featuring a voice collaboration by Rev. Jay Hartley, whose narration carries Edmundo’s story with care and reverence. 🌐 Learn more and get involved: * Disciples Border & Immigration Ministry [https://azdisciples.org/border-and-immigration-ministry/] * Comunidad Limen Border Immersion [https://www.comunidadlimen.org/borderimmersion] * Casa de la Misericordia [https://www.casamtn.org/] #AsylumPodcast #FaithAndJustice #YoureNext #BorderNarratives #LongerTables #Wholeness

"They Crushed Our Souls"

In this episode, we share Alejandra Xool’s powerful testimony—a story of survival, sisterhood, and sacred resistance in the face of unspeakable violence. It’s a story of heartbreak and hope, of fleeing danger and still dreaming of healing. **Want to go deeper or take action? Learn more about the work happening at: ➡️ Casa de la Misericordia [https://www.casamtn.org/] ➡️ Border Immersion with Comunidad Limen [https://www.comunidadlimen.org/borderimmersion] ➡️ Disciples Border & Immigration Ministry [https://azdisciples.org/border-and-immigration-ministry/] Let these stories move you. Let them guide us toward wholeness, accompaniment, and justice. #AsylumPodcast #FaithAndJustice #QueerMigration #BorderMinistry #StoriesThatMatter #LongerTables #Wholeness

"The Dragon and the Girl"

What happens when the safety of childhood is shattered by violence from above? In this powerful opening episode of Asylum: Stories of Hope and Resilience, we meet Montserrat—a young girl forced to flee her village after a brutal attack. Through her vivid imagination, she helps us understand trauma, loss, and the flickers of hope that remain. This episode explores how sacred storytelling brings dignity to migrant voices and invites us all into deeper solidarity. 🌐 Learn more and get involved: * Casa de la Misericordia y Todas las Naciones [https://www.casamtn.org/] * Caminantes Border Immersion [https://www.comunidadlimen.org/borderimmersion] * Arizona Disciples Border Initiative [https://azdisciples.org/border-and-immigration-ministry/] #AsylumPodcast #MigrationStories #FaithAndJustice #BorderMinistry #SacredResistance