On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse

Episode

• More Than a Church Building 29.05.2026 26mnt

  There are pastors all across Sudan and South Sudan boldly proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ that changed their lives, and yet doing so could cost them their very lives. Kristy hears stories from Dave Philips about his recent trip to Sudan and South Sudan, where he shares the importance of faithfulness and looking for areas in life where you can rush in with the Gospel. Resources: Learn more about the Church Reconstruction Program in South Sudan. Listen to “Suffering for Chris...
• Our Mission Field is Everywhere 22.05.2026 26mnt

  God uses His people for good works to further His Kingdom. Sometimes we think we have nothing to offer, but we do because God can use your past and your pain now, in the present. Kristy sits down with Josh McCart, a former Army paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, who talked about how there is service after the service. Josh is not in uniform anymore, but he is still on mission—and this time it’s a different kind of mission. Resources: Learn more about Operation Heal Our Patriots ...
• How to Respond with Compassion 15.05.2026 26mnt

  Edward Densham has seen war, famine, disease and disasters all over the world. The more we see, the easier it is to become numb or even callous toward suffering. In this week’s episode, Edward reminds us that we are to see these situations through Jesus' eyes. Kristy also reflects on scripture and shares how we can have a compassionate heart and allow that to spur us on to compassionate action. Resources: Listen to “Led By Compassion: Kijabe Hospital” and hear about Edward Densham’s upb...
• Knowing Jesus is Freedom 08.05.2026 26mnt

  None of the programs out of the Samaritan's Purse Germany office could be accomplished without prayer. Hear more of Kristy’s conversation with Marina, where she highlights incredible projects like Alabaster Jar and Men Against Human Trafficking. In working with both women and men who are stuck in bondage to sin, the Germany team introduces them to a Savior, who calls them by name. Resources: Hear Marina’s testimony!Listen to “Fighting Spiritual Battles: Human Trafficking in Berlin,” to ...
• From Bondage to Abundance 01.05.2026 26mnt

  Without God's perfect love, we cannot be free from condemnation and the bondage that we all face here on earth. But with God, we can live life and live it abundantly. Before knowing the Lord, Marina was living in bondage. Hear Marina’s incredible testimony and the ways God is using her story now as she serves in the Samaritan’s Purse Germany office. Resources: Listen to “Fighting Spiritual Battles: Human Trafficking in Berlin,” to hear more about Alabaster Jar and how God is transformin...
• God Our Refuge and Strength 24.04.2026 26mnt

  God has worked many miracles throughout Alex’s life—surviving the Rwandan genocide, receiving an Operation Christmas Child shoebox that planted seeds for the Gospel, and most recently, living on the other side of a brain tumor. Alex talks about how serving the Lord doesn't mean that challenging and even painful things will not happen in our lives. But we can take heart because God, our refuge and strength, has overcome the world. Resources: Hear more of Alex’s story!Listen to “The Body of Chr...
• The Body of Christ in Action 17.04.2026 26mnt

  Kristy Graham takes you on a tour through a Samaritan’s Purse Community Medical Outreach clinic where she witnessed the faithful service of the body of Christ. A team of more than 100 volunteers from North Carolina’s West Burnsville Baptist Church and Samaritan's Purse joined hands to minister to people from all walks of life, many of whom may never have set foot in a church otherwise. Resources: Learn more about our Community Medical Outreach clinics.Listen to “The Great Commission is ...
• The Great Commission is for Everyone 10.04.2026 26mnt

  The Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) couldn’t operate without the people working tirelessly behind the scenes in roles like water and sanitation, construction, and finance. Hear stories of how God has used people with all skillsets and backgrounds to serve others through disaster response. Resources: Learn more about the Disaster Assistance Response Team and how you can get involved. To hear more about our DART response in Italy during the pandemic, listen...
• Carrying One Another’s Burdens 03.04.2026 26mnt

  Almost a year and a half ago, Hurricane Helene changed western North Carolina forever—not just the landscape, but the people and the churches. One church that stepped up to respond was Alliance Bible Fellowship, located in the backyard of Samaritan’s Purse International Headquarters. Hear how this church is still partnering with Samaritan's Purse and continuing to preach the Gospel. Resources: Come out and serve on our Hurricane Helene rebuilds! Listen to “Ukrainian Pastor Shares f...
• Ukrainian Pastor Shares from the Frontlines 27.03.2026 26mnt

  No matter what is happening around you, God is faithful. Amid four years of war and tribulation in Ukraine, Pastor Daniel and his congregation continue clinging to these words: God is good all the time, and all the time God is good. Hear stories from the frontlines in Ukraine and how the Lord is working in the hearts and minds of those suffering. Resources: Read more stories about our response in Ukraine. Listen to “Called Out of Our Comfort Zone: A Conversation with Edward G...
• Called Out of Our Comfort Zone: A Conversation with Edward Graham 20.03.2026 26mnt

  God likes to call us out of our comfort zone, but often we hesitate out of fear—we like the comfort and safety of the life we have known. But stepping out in faith is where true growth happens. Edward Graham, chief operating officer at Samaritan’s Purse, shares what God has taught him in leadership, both in the military but also in ministry. Hear how you, too, can step out in faith and obedience to the Lord, in whatever He has for you. Resources: Learn more about how you can get involve...
• Suffering for Christ’s Sake 13.03.2026 26mnt

  Hundreds of churches once bombed and burned to the ground are not only standing again but thriving in Sudan and South Sudan. Hear stories of pastors who experienced intense persecution and how their faith sustained them. Resources: Learn more about the Church Reconstruction Program in South Sudan.To hear more about Ryan’s time in Sudan, listen to Serving in Uncertainty: The War in Sudan.Listen to “Plane Hijacked in Africa: The Pilot’s Story Part 1 and 2” to hear the inspirational ...
• Plane Hijacked in Africa: The Pilot’s Story Part 2 06.03.2026 25mnt

  When someone put a gun in his face, a pilot named Jim had a choice—he could either let fear take over or he could trust Jesus with his life. As Jim’s plane was hijacked in Africa, the Lord brought Scriptures back to his mind and reminded him that there is power in the Name of Jesus. Hear from Jim Streit, who was in the air, and from Matt Olson, who was on the ground in North Carolina, about how God came through in a mighty way. Resources: Listen to Part 1 of this story now!
• Plane Hijacked in Africa: The Pilot’s Story Part 1 27.02.2026 26mnt

  When someone put a gun in his face, a pilot named Jim had a choice—he could either let fear take over or he could trust Jesus with his life. As Jim’s plane was hijacked in Africa, the Lord brought Scriptures back to his mind and reminded him that there is power in the Name of Jesus. Hear from Jim Streit, who was in the air, and from Matt Olson, who was on the ground in North Carolina, about how God came through in a mighty way. Resources: Listen to “From Brokenness to Redemption: Never ...
• From Brokenness to Redemption: Never Too Far from God’s Love 20.02.2026 26mnt

  Dennis Robinson has served on more than 75 North American Disaster Relief deployments with Samaritan’s Purse in his 75 years, but all of those have taken place in the past 18 years of his life after many years of being lost. Hear his story of brokenness, redemption, and God’s unfailing love even in the darkest parts of life. Resources: Learn more about current opportunities to serve with North American Disaster Relief Listen to “God Goes Before Us” to hear how our North Ameri...
• God Goes Before Us 13.02.2026 26mnt

  After a major winter storm wreaked havoc across the Southeast, hundreds of thousands were left without power and with extensive damage to their homes. From just days after the storm to even now as the ice thaws, our North American Disaster Relief teams have been on the ground helping homeowners in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee. Hear from those serving and those being helped about what it has been like to see God’s love amid the crisis. And you don’t want to miss an incredible story fr...
• Led By Compassion: Kijabe Hospital 06.02.2026 26mnt

  Come with Kristy Graham to the picturesque hills of Kenya, where Kijabe Hospital is located. As one of Samaritan’s Purse World Medical Mission partner hospitals, Kijabe remains faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Hear from Edward Densham—who grew up at Kijabe and has witnessed its growth over the years—as he talks about how God created in him a heart for service and mission work on those very grounds. Resources: Learn more about World Medical Mission.Listen to “Why Should We Hurt When Oth...
• Why Should We Hurt When Others Are Hurting? 30.01.2026 26mnt

  If you’re reading the news headlines and you find yourself tired or overwhelmed by the pain and suffering in our world, you’re not alone. Many Christians are struggling to figure out how to grieve with compassion for the number of disasters plaguing communities near and far. Kristy Graham sits down with Jeremy Zerkle to talk about why Christians should care when others are hurting. Resources: Listen to our episode with Jeremy’s wife about her work as a licensed counselor and how she add...
• A Journey Up the Amazon River 16.01.2026 26mnt

  Take a trip with Kristy Graham to the ends of the earth where a team delivers Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to an unreached people group deep in the jungles of Peru. For the first time the Chapra people hear the Gospel in their heart language, opening the door for future generations to learn about Jesus. Resources: Learn more about Operation Christmas Child and how you can get involved.Watch how the Gospel changed an isolated Amazon village forever.Listen to “Trusting God: A Conve...
• Trusting God: A Conversation with Ken Isaacs 09.01.2026 26mnt

  Hear how God used a well driller with no international experience or college degrees to accomplish His purposes around the world. Ken Isaacs has served with Samaritan’s Purse for decades and today leads our international relief efforts. Kristy recently sat down with him to hear how God continues to direct his steps, enabling him to run to the fire. It may not be an easy path, but God can use you in mighty ways when you are willing to say yes. Resources: Ken Isacc’s new book, Running to the Fi...