In this episode, we hear from Erika Hierholzer and her husband, the Rev. Evan Hierholzer, about falling in love with each other in the midst of their experiences with the US Immigration system.
Personal narratives from the Rev. Evan and Erika Hierholzer
Theological reflection by the Rev. Carrie Guerra
Scripture (Luke 2: 8-20) read by the Rev. Canon Leyla King, the Rev. Evan Hierholzer and the Rev. Carrie Guerra
Resources provided by Erika Hierholzer about Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans and the Venezuelan migrants’ experience
- DHS Terminates 2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status | USCIS
- About TPS: Temporary Protected Status | USCIS
- An article from the LA Times about Venezuelans deported to prison in El Salvador: Venezuelans deported to El Salvador in U.S. immigration crackdown - Los Angeles Times
- A short Reuters video from April 2025 featuring Venezuelan detainees: Detained Venezuelan migrants make urgent plea against deportation | REUTERS
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church (where the Rev. Evan Hierholzer serves): www.dsholyspirit.org
Website: dwtx.org/events/advent-podcast
Instagram: @diocesewesttexas
Facebook: Episcopal Diocese of West Texas
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Music Credit: Past Memories by Manna Music
Podcast Produced by Polymnia
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