On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse
Samaritan's Purse<p>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
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- 97Miraculous: Answered Prayers of 2022Prayer is so important to every part of the ministry at Samaritan’s Purse. In this episode, Kristy Graham reflects on the importance of prayer and hears stories from staff members about how the Lord has worked in 2022. You’ll hear from a variety of different voices across the ministry as they share in their own words the miraculous ways God has answered prayers.Read Kristy’s YouVersion devotional on living a life of gratitude Visit our website for more stories of answered prayersLearn about salvation, the Gospel, and Jesus
- 98Healing Hearts: Children's Heart ProjectIn the United States, children born with heart defects have access to the healthcare they need, but so many children around the world don’t have this luxury. Kristy Graham introduces you to Hishga, a young girl from Mongolia, whose life was forever changed through Children’s Heart Project. Read about Children’s Heart Project Join our community on Instagram Listen to Erdene’s heart surgery story Learn more about the Emerson Rose Heart Foundation Learn about the Gospel and salvation
- 99Looking to 2023: Reflections With Edward GrahamKristy Graham and Edward Graham, vice president of operations at Samaritan’s Purse, reflect on 2022 and share hopes for the coming year. Listen to last year’s ministry update with Edward Graham Visit the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website Join our community on Instagram
- 100Inside Ukraine Pt. 1: Voices of the SurvivorsFor months, Samaritan’s Purse worked in an undisclosed location in Ukraine—a liberated city just miles from the frontlines. Now, it’s finally safe to share that story with the world. In this episode we take you to an Emergency Field Hospital hidden in a bunker. Patients share what it was like to live in the aftermath of war and the hope they’re experiencing now. Listen to an episode about our Emergency Field Hospital in LvivListen to an episode about how Samaritan’s Purse and our brave church partners are getting food into areas of Ukraine still in the midst of conflictRead the stories of survivors in UkraineDo you want to know Jesus Christ as your personal Savior? Visit the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website to learn more.
- 101Inside Ukraine Pt. 2: Voices of the RespondersIn part 1 of this mini-series, we brought you inside our Emergency Field Hospital near the frontlines of war in eastern Ukraine. Today, we’re bringing you behind the scenes to hear what it was like for medical responders and staff serving. Listen to “Inside Ukraine Pt. 1: Voices of the Survivors” Listen to “Tangible Love: Serving Patients in Ukraine” Read about the ongoing response in Ukraine Learn more about God’s love and how you can accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior
- 102Franklin Graham on Aviation: Reaching the RemoteAviation opens doors for the Gospel by allowing us to respond when every second counts and enables us to reach the most remote regions of the world. Join Kristy Graham as she chats with pilot and Samaritan’s Purse president Franklin Graham as well as other crew members about how aviation has shaped the ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. Read about our DC-8 aircraft Join our community on Instagram Visit the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website
- 103Mission of Hope: Delivering the 200 Millionth Shoebox to UkraineSamaritan’s Purse collected its 200 millionth Operation Christmas Child shoebox this year. This milestone gift was hand-delivered to an orphan in Ukraine by Elizabeth Groff, who also received a shoebox gift as a little girl living in a Ukrainian orphanage. Join them on this journey of bringing joy and the hope of the Gospel to children in conflict-weary Ukraine. Hear how a shoebox changed Elizabeth Groff’s lifeMeet Natalya, an orphan who received the 200 millionth shoeboxLearn more about how Samaritan’s Purse is meeting physical and spiritual needs in Ukraine
- 104Building Resiliency in ChristBev Kauffeldt has served with Samaritan’s Purse around the world for more than two decades. Her life experience internationally coupled with her own testimony and cancer diagnosis has taught her to rely on God for strength daily. Bev candidly shares about failure and how it has taught her to rely on Christ.Learn more about the Samaritan’s Purse Apprenticeship Program that Bev Kauffeldt leadsJoin our community on InstagramLearn more about God’s love and how you can accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior
- 105Inside a Refugee CampListen again to Inside a Refugee Camp, which first aired in 2019 as millions of Syrian refugees fled to Iraq. Hear about life inside the camp, the logistics of helping families resettle, and how their lives have changed.Read more about what God is doing through our team members as they continue to provide relief in Iraq, and support partners in Syria.Do you feel that God is calling you to be a part of crucial disaster relief efforts with Samaritan’s Purse? Apply to become a member of the Samaritan's Purse Disaster Assistance Response Team. Join our community on Instagram to see more behind-the-scenes content.
- 106Celebrating the Servant’s Heart: National Volunteer MonthSamaritan’s Purse volunteers are the heartbeat of U.S. Disaster Relief. In honor of National Volunteer Month, Kristy Graham introduces listeners to a few of our selfless volunteers—some who have served with Samaritan’s Purse for more than a decade and others who are volunteering for the first time. Luther Harrison, vice president of North American Ministries, shares how volunteers play an integral role, and how he has seen this aspect of the ministry continue to grow.Meet a homeowner whose life was transformed when volunteers helped him recover from an EF3 tornadoVolunteer with Samaritan’s PurseLearn the latest on how Samaritan’s Purse is responding to the spring storms
- 107Operation Christmas Child: Global Connect ConferenceLast month, thousands of Operation Christmas Child volunteers and staff gathered together to celebrate 200 million shoebox gifts. Hear from Michael W. Smith as he prepares to lead worship and from faithful volunteers who serve by packing shoeboxes, covering the ministry in prayer, and inspiring more people to get involved. Celebrating 30 Years of God’s FaithfulnessServe as a volunteer with Operation Christmas ChildListen to Mission of Hope: Delivering the 200 Millionth Shoebox to UkraineMeet the little girl who received the specially-packed 200 millionth shoebox gift
- 108A Conversation w/ Michael W. SmithMichael W. Smith, a multi-platinum artist and a household name in Christian music, joins Kristy Graham to share more about how he has partnered with Samaritan’s Purse over nearly two decades of ministry. Before leading worship at the organization’s Global Connect Conference, he shares his anticipation for the celebratory event and how God has worked over the years. Volunteer with North American MinistriesVolunteer with Operation Christmas ChildHear the excitement of Operation Christmas Child volunteers as they prepared to celebrate the 200 millionth shoebox with Michael W. SmithListen to Mission of Hope: Delivering the 200 Millionth Shoebox to UkraineLearn more about Michael W. Smith and listen to his song, Way Maker
- 109Three Generations of Women: A Miracle Story for Mother’s DayKristy Graham traveled to the Cayman Islands to meet three generations of women whose lives were changed through Children’s Heart Project. A mother and her daughter were both diagnosed with the exact same heart defect, and they received surgery on the same day. In more than 25 years of this program, there has never been a story quite like this. Hear how Children’s Heart Project saved the life of a little girl from Mongolia Learn more about Children’s Heart Project
- 110The London Marathon: How God Used 26.2 MilesTraining for and running a marathon taught one staff member spiritual lessons as she pushed herself to new limits. Kristy Graham, host of On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse, talks to Melissa about how challenging herself physically deepened her faith, engaged her community, and inspired her work. Creative Ways to Support Samaritan’s Purse Learn more about how Samaritan’s Purse is helping Yazidi women in Iraq
- 111Memorial Day: Recognizing the Cost of FreedomThis Memorial Day, Kristy Graham invites listeners into a conversation with Operation Heal Our Patriots’ chaplain Luis Anda. He served in both the Navy and the Army so this day is very personal to him. He shares about the cost of freedom, and how we can only find true, lasting freedom through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Listen to last year’s Memorial Day episode with Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. BoykinLearn more about Operation Heal Our PatriotsClick this link for a free downloadable PDF of hope-filled Scripture
- 112A Harvest in Cambodia: 20 Years of MinistryIn Cambodia, fathers and mothers often struggle to provide for their family’s needs. Many see illegal migration as their only option, but this compounds the problems that they face. Samaritan’s Purse is working to change this trajectory through livelihood training, cash grants, and education. Kristy Graham takes listeners to Southeast Asia to learn more about how Samaritan’s Purse is working there. Hear more about our Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene projectsHelp families around the world through our Livelihood projectsRead more about our work in Cambodia
- 113Serving in Uncertainty: The War in SudanWhen the war in Sudan left families cut off from the rest of the world and in dire need of food and relief, Samaritan’s Purse responded. Ryan Boyette joined this team in 2003. He shares with Kristy Graham how this changed his life—recounting true life-and-death moments, meeting his wife in Sudan, and ultimately dedicating his life to serve the people there. Listen to Building Resiliency in Christ to hear another staff member’s perspective on serving in difficult circumstancesLearn more about To Move Mountains
- 114Listen Again: Our First 72 Hours in UkraineSamaritan’s Purse is still responding in Ukraine to help meet the needs of victims of the ongoing crisis. Hear the sounds and stories of what it was like during the first 72 hours on the ground in Ukraine and the ways local churches are acting as the body of Christ even over a year after the conflict began. Apply now to serve on the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) Learn more about our work in Ukraine
- 115Ukrainian Refugee Shares About God’s Provision Amid TrialsInna, a Ukrainian refugee, shares her full-circle connection with Samaritan’s Purse. Hear her inspiring story of receiving an Operation Christmas Child shoebox as a child, fleeing Ukraine, and then resettling in England with the help of Samaritan’s Purse in February 2022. Inna shares a testimony of God’s faithfulness and how her experience culminated in running the London Marathon to raise money to support Samaritan’s Purse. Resources:Listen to The London Marathon: How God Used 26.2 MilesLearn more about Operation Christmas ChildListen to our last episode to hear about our first 72 Hours on the ground in Ukraine and how local churches are still acting as the body of Christ
- 116Listen Again: Hope Restored in AlaskaService members are impacted by the effects of war years after they return home. Whether they’re suffering from mental or physical trauma, the wounds of the past affect not just them but also their spouses and family members. Hear stories from staff members, veterans, and military spouses about their experiences during the 2022 Operation Heal Our Patriots season. Resources:Learn more about Operation Heal Our PatriotsListen to a special episode about Operation Heal Our Patriots’ 10-year anniversary Applications for the Operation Heal Our Patriots 2024 season open Feb. 1 Visit the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website
- 117Families Who Lost Everything Find New Hope: Mississippi Home DedicationsWhen a tornado tore through Mississippi in March, it devastated entire communities and destroyed homes. Many families lost everything and did not know where to turn. Samaritan’s Purse came alongside these hurting families to bless them with brand-new mobile homes. Hear how this physical picture of the Gospel has changed lives in Mississippi. Resources:Volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse U.S. Disaster Relief and Rebuild Programs.Read more about Josh and others impacted by the mobile home replacement program.Listen to our last episode to hear hope-filled stories from last year’s Operation Heal Our Patriots season in Alaska.Learn more about what it means to follow Jesus.
- 118Listen Again: From Darkness to Light, Cataract Surgeries in South SudanAfter years of living in darkness, hundreds of patients received their eyesight when Samaritan’s Purse conducted a week-long cataract mission last year in South Sudan. Join Kristy Graham as she introduces you to patients whose lives were changed by this routine surgery. Resources:Learn more about how you can volunteer on a Samaritan’s Purse Cataract team Listen to our last episode to hear how the mobile home replacement program has changed lives in MississippiRead more about God’s love and how you can accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior
- 119Abiding in ChristSteve Nickel, vice president of Donor Ministries at Samaritan’s Purse, sits down with Kristy Graham to share his heart for the Lord and how he has been blessed through interacting with faithful supporters of the ministry. Steve talks about how he followed God’s call to come to Samaritan’s Purse and what it looks like to abide in Christ daily. Resources: Steps to Peace with GodLearn more about how you can give your time through volunteering with North American MinistriesListen to our last episode to hear from cataract patients whose lives were changed when a Samaritan’s Purse team conducted a week-long mission last year in South Sudan
- 120Building Schools, Changing LivesAcross remote villages in Cambodia, Samaritan's Purse has built 43 schools and provided resources so young students can get a quality education. More importantly, this has given Samaritan’s Purse a chance to share the Gospel in some of the most unreached places. Kristy Graham takes listeners to Southeast Asia to show how God is using Samaritan’s Purse to change lives through education and influence generations to come. Resources: Listen to our episode about livelihood projects in Cambodia. Read more about our work in Cambodia.Listen to our last episode to hear from Steve Nickel, vice president of Donor Ministries at Samaritan’s Purse, about how to abide in Christ.
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