• (00:00:02) - The Root Cellar Podcast
• (00:00:52) - The Root Cellar Podcast
• (00:02:20) - One of the teachers of the Fruitful Sewing
• (00:03:43) - Kathleen's Sewing Studio
• (00:04:08) - The Root Cellar: Sew with Women
• (00:10:34) - Teens present their designs at a fashion show
• (00:17:06) - Vivid Sewing: A Safe Space for Healing
• (00:22:14) - Root cellar: How does it work?
• (00:27:18) - Lessons in Sewing Maine
• (00:31:59) - A Seamstress Class
• (00:37:43) - Servants serving women from Africa
• (00:43:51) - Donations to the Sewing Program
• (00:47:27) - The Chosen: A Place for Women to Lead

• (00:00:02) - The Root Cellar Podcast
• (00:02:59) - The Root Cellar in Lewiston: Super Summer
• (00:09:04) - The Lou Crew
• (00:13:55) - What's the Heart of Super Summer?
• (00:17:27) - Favorite Super Summer memories
• (00:23:54) - Super Summer: A Neighbors' Work
• (00:28:00) - Interdependency in the Church
• (00:34:39) - Mission Teams this Summer
• (00:39:02) - Current Needs of Super Summer

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
• (00:00:52) - The Root Cellar Podcast
• (00:01:46) - Volunteers at the Root Cellar
• (00:03:06) - Volunteers at the Root Cellar
• (00:06:14) - English classes for immigrants in the US
• (00:07:27) - Refugees from Congo speak out about their country
• (00:09:53) - Teacher's Assistants in English classes
• (00:14:37) - One volunteer's journey to learning English
• (00:17:39) - English classes at Touro University
• (00:19:17) - How the Root Cellar serves English students
• (00:27:22) - An English teacher in Maine
• (00:28:34) - Interview with a Delta Ramp Agent
• (00:30:43) - Immigrant Christians: Working hard
• (00:35:18) - The Root Cellar's 40th Anniversary
• (00:37:08) - Needs for Volunteer English Tutors

• (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

• (00:00:02) - The Root Cellar Podcast
• (00:00:57) - Meet the Root Cellar Family: Megan Fitz
• (00:08:56) - A Portuguese translator at the Root Cellar
• (00:11:06) - The Path Forward: What is it?
• (00:18:01) - The Root Cellar Program
• (00:21:05) - The strongest desire of Americans
• (00:22:03) - Work and the kingdom of God
• (00:23:49) - A message about the Root Cellar
• (00:27:57) - The Path Forward: Encouragement for Refugees and Their Families
• (00:34:05) - Employment Connection: The Massachusetts Program
• (00:35:16) - The Root Seller: Love Your Neighbors

In this episode of The Root Cellar Podcast, host Joel Furrow introduces the mission and vision of The Root Cellar, a community-focused organization in Maine. The podcast aims to share stories of restoration and highlight the work being done to cultivate social, economic, and spiritual wholeness in the community.