God’s Call to Care For Refugees with Karyn Becker

The Confronting Christianity Podcast with Rebecca McLaughlin

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Karyn Becker to discuss how we are called to care for refugees and the practical ways we can do so.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is design thinking?
• As you started out helping refugees, did you think through it in design thinking?
• How has your faith in Jesus motivated you to spend time with refugees?
• Can you tell us about the project Dovely?
• How do you see this model being implemented in other parts of the world?
• How do I support this project?
• Why are you a follower of Jesus?

Guest Bio:

Karyn is a design researcher and strategist helping organizations make business more human through Design Thinking. She’s brought products and services to life during her time at the Mayo Clinic, MIT Media Lab, Johnson & Johnson, REI, and while consulting for a diverse range of firms. Her publications exploring the intersection of business and design have appeared in MIT's Management Review, Quartz, and other global forums. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a design degree from the University of Cincinnati, and is a current Masters of Public Health candidate at Boston University.

Most recently, she’s partnered with refugee resettling agencies in the greater Boston area and serves as the founding Director of Dovely, a soon to launch gospel centered, voucher first daycare for refugees.

Resources Mentioned:

• Deuteronomy 10:19
• Dovely Daycare

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