# The Hidden Costs of U.S. Immigration Policies w/ Matthew Soerens

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Podcast: [Disarming Leviathan Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/disarming-leviathan-podcast-6408736)
Published: 2026-06-11T12:14:00+00:00
Episode link: https://disarmingleviathan.substack.com/p/the-hidden-costs-of-us-immigration
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Duration seconds: 2159

## Resource

In this in-depth interview, Matthew Soerens discusses the global refugee crisis, U.S. immigration policies, and the biblical perspective on caring for refugees and immigrants. He highlights recent policy changes, the economic and moral implications, and offers practical ways for evangelicals and citizens to advocate for humane immigration reform. Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Refugee Crisis 01:59 Current State of Refugee Resettlement 05:07 Impact of Immigration Enforcement 08:58 The Cost of Immigration Policies 12:39 Advocacy and Political Responsibility 19:14 Engaging with Congress 24:53 The Role of Evangelicals in Immigration Seeking Refuge - https://amzn.to/4vc6xtF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewsoerens/ Website - https://www.worldrelief.org/ Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.substack.com/subscribe

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