Sermon Podcasts at St Thomas' Moonee Ponds

Courage of the displaced and the witness

Robert

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What does courage really look like?

We often imagine heroic one‑time acts. But for refugees, courage is quieter – and harder. It’s leaving everything behind. Learning a new language while grieving a lost home. Standing before officials who hold your future in their hands. And somehow, still moving forward.

In this special Refugee Week episode, we open Matthew 9:35–10:23 – a passage where Jesus sees the harassed and helpless, sends his followers out with almost nothing, and commands them to flee when rejected.

We explore:

  • the bravery of refugees and hows that speaks to witnesses seeking those that need help or are harassed. 
  • what it means for those forced to flee today and what it means for witnesses to go into areas where people flee from.
  • How sharing the gospel begins not with words, but with compassion that acts.

Whether you’ve walked a refugee journey yourself or want to stand alongside those who have, this episode will change how you see courage – and the road.

No one travels alone.

🎧 Listen now. Share with a friend. And this Refugee Week, discover the courage that’s already walking beside you.