This conversation explores the experiences of immigrants learning English and integrating into American society. Joel Furrow, Myra Ashley, and Jophany discuss the importance of creating a welcoming environment, the inspiring journeys of students, and the contributions of immigrants to the community. They highlight the challenges faced by immigrants, the role of faith, and the opportunities for community involvement through volunteering.

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• (00:00:02) - The Root Cellar Podcast
• (00:00:51) - The Root Cellar Podcast
• (00:02:11) - Lou Crew: A Teen Work Experience Program
• (00:10:30) - Lou Crew's 'Lukrew' program
• (00:16:24) - Lou Crew on the teens of Lewiston
• (00:19:04) - Lou Crew: Where the Teams Come from
• (00:20:23) - Common Grounds Cafe: A Place to Serve the Homeless
• (00:26:01) - What Do You Know About Our Teens?
• (00:27:32) - African Coffee: Afro Beans
• (00:31:00) - The Impact of Lou Crew's Luk
• (00:32:49) - The Root Cellar: Giving Back

Summary

In this episode, Joel Furrow interviews Dieudonne Karangwa, the Director of Ministry at The Root Cellar in Portland and a Rwandan who has experienced the horrors of genocide and the journey of reconciliation. Dieudonne shares his early life, revolutionary ideals, and the historical context of the Hutu-Tutsi conflict. He recounts his transformation from a revolutionary to a man of faith, emphasizing the importance of reconciliation in post-genocide Rwanda. Dieudonne's journey leads him to the United States, where he now works at The Root Cellar, a community service organization, helping immigrants and fostering social justice.

• (00:00:02) - The Root Cellar Podcast
• (00:02:09) - A Moment with Judene Kar
• (00:05:25) - How I became a political activist in the 1980s
• (00:11:47) - In some ways, you were part of the reconciliation movement in Rwanda
• (00:16:16) - Revelation of the Saved One
• (00:23:12) - Rwanda's horrific genocide story
• (00:26:08) - Forgiveness in Rwanda
• (00:28:00) - The Root Cellar
• (00:30:46) - Disciples of the Reconciliation Movement
• (00:34:58) - Asylum seeker from Rwanda speaks out about life in Maine
• (00:38:48) - Ruth Seller's Root cellar in Portland
• (00:43:55) - Reformation in our programs
• (00:46:04) - A Taste of the Root Cellar Podcast