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Operation Amigos
by Megan Lauterio Jensen
Repairing the broken roads and translating "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR" into everyday action that can create lasting change in our world. Come along as we explore stories from real-life human beings, like you and me.
Episodes
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Following Him: Seeking a Peacemaker's Heart
This is the recreation of a presentation given at the 2026 BYU Women's Conference focused on the theme of peacemaking. It emphasizes the importance of love, compassion, and understanding in fostering unity and peace, even in the face of disagreement and contention. It uses modern-day examples and...
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Why Did They Come? Rex Ogle
Rex Ogle, an award-winning author, shares his journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a successful writer. His works reflect his personal experiences and the influence of his family's history. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding one's ancestral background and the...
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Why Did They Come: Delia Ruiz
Delia Ruiz shares her journey as a first-generation Latina author and the impact of her family's immigration on her identity. She emphasizes the importance of knowing one's family history and the challenges of adapting to a new country. Delia's love for reading is contrasted with the lack of...
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Why Did They Come: Edward Dennis
The podcast episode explores the journey of Edward and Megan's immigrant ancestors and the challenges they faced in the US. It delves into family connections, the reasons for migration, and the resilience and determination of immigrant families to succeed in a new country. It also emphasizes the...
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A New Beginning
Operation Amigos returns with updates on involvement in the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival, organizing writing conferences, and rebranding the mission to promote unity and dialogue. The podcast introduces a new series called "Why Did They Come," and emphasizes the importance of family history and...
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A Letter to the World: from the white mom of 3 biracial kids
In the 1980s and 1990s, Amy Herrin Inette attended junior high and high school in Alabama, where racism and segregation were still very much alive and thriving. She recounts her experiences, including her marriage to a Black man and the challenges they experienced with their three bi-racial...
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Allison Dayton: Reconciling Faith and Rainbows
In 2017, Allison's brother Preston took his life at the same time that her son was beginning his own process of coming out. While heartbreaking for her whole family, this tragedy started a chain reaction of positive learning that will continue to stand as a part of Preston's legacy for good....
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Rabbi Benny Zippel, Founder of Project H.E.A.R.T.
Rabbi Benny Zippel founded the Chabad Lubavitch of Utah, and Project H.E.A.R.T., which aims to help at-risk youth, Jewish and otherwise, all over the state. Rabbi Zippel is a huge proponent of helping others learn that each one of us is important, valuable, and needed in this world. Join us as we...
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12 Years in Mexico: Part 2
Justino and Brook Mora have just realized that Justino won't be allowed back into the United States for at least ten years. What will their life look like now, starting over with almost nothing? Join us as we listen in on their incredibly hard first years trying to build a life for themselves in...
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12 Years in Mexico: Part 1
Justino and Brook Mora were just beginning their life together when the dream became the nightmare. Brook would have to decide which she was willing to live without for ten years: her husband, or her country. Join us as we listen to the Moras' story about the intricacies, realities, and...
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Williamson Sintyl: "My Color is My Greatest Blessing"
In 2010 a massive earthquake hit the island nation of Haiti, killing hundreds of thousands and displacing 5 million. Williamson Sintyl miraculously survived the earthquake, even after hours trapped under three floors of rubble. Join us as he tells his story of survival, emerging stronger, and...
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Mental Illness, Grief and Cancer: How to support loved ones in helpful, not hurtful, ways
Are there any differences among how we support people with physical ailments, like cancer, and how we help others who are going through mental illness, or making their way through a grieving process? Dr. Christine Hibbert helps us understand what it's like to go through all three (sometimes all…
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An Arab Muslim in Happy Valley, USA
Ahmad Alnassar was born in Jordan and has lived in many places in the world since that time, including Utah. He is currently a student at Brigham Young University, an Operation Amigos intern, and a good and kind human being. Join us as we learn more about Muslims and Arabs, what it's like to be...
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Latinas, Storytellers, Founders
Ismée Williams and Alex Villasante (along with Mayra Cuevas) are the founders and organizers of the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival, the biggest gathering of Latinx authors ever organized. Listen as we talk to these ladies about their backgrounds, the countries and cultures they grew up in and…
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Advocating for the Broken-Hearted
From her childhood in Venezuela, to law school in Provo, Utah, to migrant camps at the U.S./Mexico border, Carolina Núñez has had a life inextricably linked to the plight of immigrants from many places. Join us as Dean Núñez shares fond memories of her two homes, heartbreaking stories from her...
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Pilot Episode! or "Who the heck ARE these people, anyway?"
I'm Megan and my husband Ryan and I are the hosts of Operation Amigos, a podcast where we listen to stories from people who may be misunderstood or stereotyped in different ways. But how did this all come about? Who are we? And who are we to THINK we should do this podcast? Come find out!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Repairing the broken roads and translating "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR" into everyday action that can create lasting change in our world. Come along as we explore stories from real-life human beings, like you and me.
HOSTED BY
Megan Lauterio Jensen
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How many episodes does Operation Amigos have?
Operation Amigos currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Operation Amigos about?
Repairing the broken roads and translating "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR" into everyday action that can create lasting change in our world. Come along as we explore stories from real-life human beings, like you and me.
How often does Operation Amigos release new episodes?
Operation Amigos has 16 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Operation Amigos?
Operation Amigos is created and hosted by Megan Lauterio Jensen.
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