Episode 11: The Hands and Feet of Jesus

Christina Yawn is a woman of mixed Mexican and American heritage and doesn’t hold back on the stark realities of growing up in a border town, where blending two cultures shaped her identity and her struggles. She’s also the spouse of an officer stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base, and she, too, has served our country, as a medic in the Navy. She shares a gut-wrenching encounter with a migrant woman that cuts through the political noise to expose the raw humanity of life at the border. Hear how her own church played a frontline role.00:00 Introduction to Border Kids01:16 Meet Christina: A Border Kid's Journey01:57 Life in the Navy and Beyond04:31 Cultural Identity and Growing Up Mixed16:27 Returning to Del Rio: Challenges and Opportunities20:40 Perspectives on Immigration22:23 Personal Encounters with Immigrants22:49 The Val Verde Humanitarian Coalition26:01 Stories of Struggle and Survival29:51 Challenges and Realities of Immigration35:37 Growing Up in Del Rio: The Best and Worst Parts39:17 Reflections on Immigration and Media Portrayal41:37 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/border-kids--6311904/support.