EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 19 MIN
Courage of the displaced and the witness
from Sermon Podcasts at St Thomas' Moonee Ponds · host Robert
What does courage really look like?We often imagine heroic one‑time acts. But for refugees, courage is quieter – and harder. It’s leaving everything behind. Learning a new language while grieving a lost home. Standing before officials who hold your future in their hands. And somehow, still moving forward.In this special Refugee Week episode, we open Matthew 9:35–10:23 – a passage where Jesus sees the harassed and helpless, sends his followers out with almost nothing, and commands them to flee when rejected.We explore:the bravery of refugees and hows that speaks to witnesses seeking those that need help or are harassed. what it means for those forced to flee today and what it means for witnesses to go into areas where people flee from.How sharing the gospel begins not with words, but with compassion that acts.Whether you’ve walked a refugee journey yourself or want to stand alongside those who have, this episode will change how you see courage – and the road.No one travels alone.🎧 Listen now. Share with a friend. And this Refugee Week, discover the courage that’s already walking beside you.
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What does courage really look like? We often imagine heroic one‑time acts. But for refugees, courage is quieter – and harder. It’s leaving everything behind. Learning a new language while grieving a lost home. Standing before officials who hold your future in their hands. And somehow, still moving forward. In this special Refugee Week episode, we open Matthew 9:35–10:23 – a passage where Jesus sees the harassed and helpless, sends his followers out with almost nothing, and commands them to fl...
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