Season 3, Ep. 13: Sheila Joiner is advocating for immigrants in Texas

Sheila Joiner is a writer, immigration advocate, and aspiring peacemaker in the suburbs of Fort Worth, Texas. After a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) position that began in 2012 taught her to use her voice to speak in court on behalf of children in the foster care system, she discovered a deeper understanding of God’s care for those in vulnerable situations. Sheila’s hunger to learn more about the intersection of faith and justice eventually led to 4 years writing immigration advocacy campaigns and social content for We Choose Welcome and a temporary position working as an immigration coordinator for the Immigration Legal Services department at World Relief. Sheila is currently studying for her B.S. in Public Administration and working part-time in her church’s outreach ministry, and writes on Instagram and Substack about God’s love for those often relegated to the margins and about finding rest in an unjust world. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurengrubaughthomas.substack.com/subscribe