JD Flynn is joined by Pillar Rome Correspondent Edgar Beltrán to talk about the developing situation in Venezuela, the role of the local Church, and Edgar’s own experiences as a child and a young professional in the country.
Thank you so much for this! Thank you, Edgar, for sharing your expertise, and JD and Kate for taking the time to go to greater depth in the podcast conversation form.
Thank you, Edgar, for this insight! I really enjoyed the context and hearing your own stories growing up under the Chavez and Maduro regimes. One note for your own edification, "Coup" is pronounced in American English as "koo" (rhymes with "too" or "blue"), with a long "oo" sound and the final "p" completely silent. Your English is nearly perfect (and certainly better than my Spanish), which is why that pronunciation mistake stood out to me. Thanks again! Forgive me if I sound like a broken record, but Edgar and Luke should have their own standalone podcast to discuss the non-US global Church!
I really enjoyed this show. Thank you, Edgar, for sharing your experience and perspective. I pray your country re-establishes peace and prosperity and that your loved ones are safe.
In The Spirit of the Laws by Montesquieu he notes that different types of culture require different kinds of rule. Maybe true, maybe not, but he certainly makes an interesting case.
I’m looking forward to listening to this! It’s always helpful to hear Edgar’s perspective, even more so on his home country.
Thank you so much for this! Thank you, Edgar, for sharing your expertise, and JD and Kate for taking the time to go to greater depth in the podcast conversation form.
Edgar, thx so much for sharing your thoughts and giving us this background - it’s so very helpful. Will be praying for Venezuela!
Very valuable information and insights! Thank you.
Thank you, Edgar, for this insight! I really enjoyed the context and hearing your own stories growing up under the Chavez and Maduro regimes. One note for your own edification, "Coup" is pronounced in American English as "koo" (rhymes with "too" or "blue"), with a long "oo" sound and the final "p" completely silent. Your English is nearly perfect (and certainly better than my Spanish), which is why that pronunciation mistake stood out to me. Thanks again! Forgive me if I sound like a broken record, but Edgar and Luke should have their own standalone podcast to discuss the non-US global Church!
I really enjoyed this show. Thank you, Edgar, for sharing your experience and perspective. I pray your country re-establishes peace and prosperity and that your loved ones are safe.
Surrounded by canon lawyers. Sounds like a very interesting place to be.
In The Spirit of the Laws by Montesquieu he notes that different types of culture require different kinds of rule. Maybe true, maybe not, but he certainly makes an interesting case.
Excellent bonus episode. Thank you for giving us both a bigger picture and an intimate conversation on Venezuela.