Episode 10: The Homes We Carry—Stories of Movement and Identity

This episode features two more stories from our World Refugee Day storytelling event, exploring migration as both a physical and inward journey.

Luke Vandergriff spent 15 years in Bolivia as a missionary and teacher before stepping out as a musician. His path from Bolivia to Iran, Turkey, Egypt, and back to North Carolina became a journey toward finding home within himself.

Julia F. Green reflects on her own movements across the US, while tracing her grandmother's migration journey during WWII. Julia discovers that home is something she actively builds in all seasons, through small rituals and intentional relationships.

Both Luke and Julia realize that home isn't ultimately about location; it's about finding yourself. This episode also references a radio interview with Tra Tran of Refugee Community Partnership on The Carrborean Radio Hour with Flame Tree Story, linked here.

The Flame Tree Story podcast is produced by Story First Design.