In the Season 2 finale of the Healing Theology Podcast, host Alejandra Salemi is joined by historians Dr. Lloyd Barba and Dr. Sergio González for a timely and powerful conversation on sanctuary cities, religious sanctuary movements, and their deep ties to public health and immigrant justice. Drawing from decades of historical research and current activism, Dr. Barba and Dr. González break down the myths and realities of sanctuary policies, explain the public health impacts of anti-immigrant legislation, and explore the role of faith communities—especially churches and synagogues—in providing refuge, safety, and resistance.Together, they examine why some religious institutions step up as public sanctuaries while others remain in the background, the legal and moral complexities of offering protection, and the spiritual and psychological toll immigration enforcement takes on communities. The episode also tackles generational shifts within the Latino community, the rise of Christian nationalism, and how religious leaders today can meaningfully engage in justice work.This conversation is essential listening for anyone interested in the intersection of faith, policy, community resilience, and public health in an increasingly polarized political climate.

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