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On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse is a podcast with Kristy Graham that explores the work we’re doing around the world. Experience what it’s like to be in the field with our teams, and hear first-hand from staff, volunteers, and people we help. 

On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse

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On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse is a podcast with Kristy Graham that explores the work we’re doing around the world. Experience what it’s like to be in the field with our teams, and hear first-hand from staff, volunteers, and people we help. 

    Bearing Each Other's Burdens: Liberia Ebola Response Part 2

    Bearing Each Other's Burdens: Liberia Ebola Response Part 2

    When they didn’t feel like they could take another step, the Samaritan’s Purse team fighting Ebola in Liberia encouraged each other with Scripture. The verses they shared suddenly became a lifeline even though they had heard them countless times over the years. Kristy Graham talked with John Freyler and Dr. Lance Plyler about how they were able to lift each other up and bear one another’s burdens through the trials that took place a decade ago. Resources:Have you heard the Good News of S...

    • 26 min
    Remembering the Liberia Ebola Response: 10 Years Later

    Remembering the Liberia Ebola Response: 10 Years Later

    Ten years ago, Samaritan’s Purse responded to the Ebola outbreak in Liberia. Kristy Graham spoke with our staff who were on the ground from the beginning about their experiences fighting the deadly disease and the suffering they witnessed daily. Hear from the hearts of our team members about how they witnessed God’s faithfulness even as they walked through the deepest valley and how they learned to fully rely on the Lord through it all. Resources:Learn more about God’s love and how you c...

    • 25 min
    Goodness of God: Hurricane Beryl Response

    Goodness of God: Hurricane Beryl Response

    Hurricane Beryl roared through the Caribbean, leaving total destruction in its wake. On Grenada’s Carriacou Island, nearly all structures were destroyed. Less than 24 hours after the storm hit, Samaritan’s Purse began serving those in desperate need of help and hope. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear from Kaitlyn Josten, who joined the first wave of responders, about what it was like to partner with the local church in Grenada. Also, you will hear from Operation Christmas Child and North...

    • 26 min
    The Next Generation of Volunteers: U.S. Disaster Relief

    The Next Generation of Volunteers: U.S. Disaster Relief

    Volunteers are the lifeblood of Samaritan’s Purse U.S. Disaster Relief, and the next generation is here to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus Christ when homeowners are at their lowest. In this week’s episode, Bruce Poss with North American Ministries shared how he has seen God’s faithfulness through this next generation of servant leaders. Kristy Graham also spoke with two young volunteers about their recent experiences serving in Arkansas and Florida. Resources: Come serve with us!https:/...

    • 26 min
    Suffering Well: Pastor Skip Heitzig

    Suffering Well: Pastor Skip Heitzig

    Kristy Graham talks with Pastor Skip Heitzig, who pastors Calvary Church in Albuquerque and serves on the board of directors of Samaritan’s Purse. Pastor Skip shares how he came to know Christ through a Billy Graham sermon and talks about what it has been like to travel the world with Franklin Graham, witnessing Samaritan’s Purse projects in action. You will also hear how we can persevere amid suffering through a Biblical lens. Resources:Learn more about God’s love and how you can accept Jesu...

    • 25 min
    An Anchor of Hope: Brazil Flood Response

    An Anchor of Hope: Brazil Flood Response

    In response to major flooding across southern Brazil last month, Samaritan's Purse sent a Disaster Assistance Response Team to help in Jesus’ Name. Hear stories from Leslie Klein, a member of our Disaster Assistance Response Team, and testimonies from pastors on the ground, who have witnessed the body of Christ come together in the wake of this tragedy. Resources: Read more about how Samaritan’s Purse is partnering with local churches to meet overwhelming needs in Brazil.Have You He...

    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

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301 Ratings

301 Ratings

Feydirwyr ,

Holy Spirit at Work

I love seeing how God works in our world through his people.

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Operation Heal Our Patriots

I just listened to The Hole only God can Fill.
It was so encouraging to hear about what God is doing in Alaska.

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Encouraging Podcast!

I love listening to this podcast while I work! As an employee of Samaritan’s Purse it is encouraging to me in my daily work to remember what is being done all around the world in Jesus’ name.

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