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Unfeigned ChristianityAuthor: Asher Witmer
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What’s Really Happening in Minneapolis? A Firsthand Conversation
Episode 3
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
It’s easy to react to headlines. It’s harder to listen. In this episode, I talk with my cousin Sonya, who lives and works in Minneapolis, about the recent ICE activity and what it looks like from someone actually there. We discuss immigration enforcement, fear within immigrant communities, how local churches are responding, and how Christians can navigate these conversations without living in an echo chamber. This isn’t about outrage. It’s about proximity. If we want to love others well, we have to understand their lived experience. Also, if you would like to help provide rent support for people affected by the activity, you can do so through this GoFundMe campaign. Grace and peace. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context of Minneapolis Events04:49 Sonya's Journey to Minneapolis and Counseling Career07:48 Life in Minneapolis: Community and Environment10:43 Involvement with Immigrant Families and Community Support13:39 Understanding ICE Activities and Community Impact16:36 Personal Stories and Experiences with Detention19:45 Legal and Ethical Concerns Surrounding ICE Operations22:32 Fear and Anxiety Among Immigrant Families34:06 Understanding the Hostility of Immigration35:41 Demographics of Immigrants in Minnesota37:29 Fraud Cases and ICE Presence in Minneapolis42:05 Protests and Community Response to ICE45:58 Christian Community's Involvement and Support50:37 Misconceptions About Immigrants52:32 The Human Rights Crisis and Community Support57:17 Ways to Help Immigrants in Minneapolis
