Ep. 251 - Dr. Lloyd Barba "Sanctuary in America" pt. 2

What does it mean to offer sanctuary—and what happens when the demands of conscience come into conflict with the law?

In Part Two of our conversation with historian and author Dr. Lloyd Barba, we continue exploring the legacy of the Sanctuary Movement and its relevance to the world we’re living in today.

Lloyd is the co-author, alongside Sergio M. González, of Sanctuary in America: How Activists Defied the Government and Defended Immigrants—And Why It Still Matters. Their book tells the story of people who mobilized to support immigrants and refugees, and the tensions their actions exposed between faith, government, and moral responsibility. Oxford Academic

As we wrap up this conversation, we invite you to consider what sanctuary can mean beyond the walls of a church—and what it asks of individuals and communities who believe that every person deserves dignity and safety.

If you missed the first half of our conversation, be sure to go back and listen to Part One!

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Sanctuary in America by Lloyd D. Barba and Sergio M. González

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