Empowering Refugee Women Stephanie Giddens Ep 187

Published: Nov. 27, 2017, 6:30 a.m.

It\u2019s painful when our dreams fall apart. Stephanie Giddens shares how although her family\u2019s dream to move to Africa didn\u2019t work out, God gave her an even bigger dream for the refugee community in her own city. The God assigned her the privilege of building\xa0Vickery Trading Company. A company that provides for families, empowers refugee women and bridges cultural divides.\xa0

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\n What we chat about:
  • The surprising twists and turns in Stephanie\u2019s family\u2019s story.
  • Grieving over the death a dream and not understanding the \u201cwhy\u201d behind bad circumstances.
  • We as believers get the privilege of being a part of God\u2019s story.
  • How Stephanie is helping refugees in Dallas with her children\u2019s clothing company, Vickery Trading Co.
  • The struggle that refugees face when they come to America.
  • Stories of hope God has orchestrated with the refugees Stephanie works with
  • Building community among people of different cultures by focusing on the commonalities we all have as people.
  • English is one of the biggest barriers for refugees.
  • How focusing on what is going well and on encouragement can make a big difference in your outlook on life.
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