On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse

Latest Episodes:

Hope in Heartache: Hurricane Helene Oct 11, 2024

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When Hurricane Helene devastated communities throughout the Southeast, thousands of volunteers stepped up to serve in Jesus’ Name. Kristy Graham talked with Samaritan’s Purse staff from North American Ministries and International Projects about the uniqueness of the response and how in this seemingly hopeless situation, God gives a peace that cannot be shaken. Samaritan’s Purse is a beacon in a difficult time, pointing those hurting to the hope of the Gospel.
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Learn more about Samaritan’s Purse Hurricane Helene Response.
Read how God provides comfort in the wake of a storm.
Listen to “Opening Doors in Israel and Gaza” to hear how God is helping Samaritan’s Purse work in a tough region.

Opening Doors in Israel and Gaza Oct 04, 2024

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God is miraculously opening doors for Samaritan’s Purse to respond in both Israel and Gaza. Bev Kauffeldt and John Silkman, who are helping lead this response, share about what the Lord is teaching them personally and about our partners on the ground. One year after Hamas attacked Israel and the war began, God is equipping Samaritan’s Purse to give hope to the hopeless.

Watch how Samaritan’s Purse is bringing relief to Israel and Gaza.
Read about the armored ambulances Samaritan’s Purse gifted to Magen David Adom.
Listen to “First Responders in Israel: The Morning of October 7” to hear how two first responders saw God’s hand at work even in the midst of great tragedy.
Listen to “Leading in Humble Confidence: Israel” to hear from John Silkman about how he strives to walk in humble confidence as he leads in a tense region of the world.

Surrendering Control to God Sep 27, 2024

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Relinquishing control is hard, but God is sovereign. Dave Philips, a deputy director for international projects at Samaritan’s Purse, shares how we can witness suffering firsthand, and choose to surrender it to the Lord—trusting Him with everything. Hear powerful Scripture that Dave clung to during his recent trip to Sudan.
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Read more about how Samaritan’s Purse is helping save lives in Sudan.
Listen to “Fighting Spiritual Battles: Human Trafficking in Berlin” to hear how Alabaster Jar volunteers and staff come alongside women trapped in prostitution to show them they are daughters deeply cherished by God.

Fighting Spiritual Battles: Human Trafficking in Berlin Sep 20, 2024

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In the red light district of Berlin, thousands of women are trapped in prostitution. Oftentimes, these women feel dirty and unworthy of love. Alabaster Jar volunteers and staff come alongside these women to show them they are daughters deeply cherished by God. Marina and Mariana, who lead Alabaster Jar for Samaritan’s Purse Germany, talked with Kristy about the power of prayer and what it’s like to witness God transforming hearts amid such deep spiritual darkness.

Read further about Alabaster Jar from our Affiliate Office based in Germany.
Learn more about how Samaritan’s Purse is combatting human trafficking around the world.
Learn more about God’s love and how you can accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior.
Listen to “Finding Treasure in the Field” to hear how Jeremy Zerkle has seen the Church step up after devastating disasters across the U.S.

Finding Treasure in the Field Sep 13, 2024

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Disasters are not a distraction from ministry, they are opportunities for ministry. Kristy Graham sat down with Jeremy Zerkle from North American Ministries, who shared Scripture and stories from the field, where he has seen the Church step up amid devastating disasters across the U.S.

Resources:

Volunteer with U.S. Disaster Relief!
Call the Billy Graham Prayer Line at 888-388-2683.
Listen to “A Hope and a Future” to hear from Ukrainian college students that are receiving a Christ-centered education at Montreat College through Samaritan’s Purse.

A Hope and a Future Aug 30, 2024

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College students from Ukraine now have the opportunity to receive a Christ-centered education at North Carolina’s Montreat College through Samaritan’s Purse. Hear from Dr. Paul Maurer, the president of Montreat College, about how the Lord has directed this partnership as well as some of these Ukrainian students about what this opportunity has meant to them and how God is working in their lives.
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Read more about the Ukrainians studying for Christ at Montreat College.
Listen to “Before They’re Broken: Human Trafficking Prevention” where Barry Jessen shares what it has been like to see people break free from physical and spiritual bondage through anti-human trafficking and safe migration programming.

Before They’re Broken: Human Trafficking Prevention Aug 23, 2024

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Barry Jessen, the country director for Samaritan’s Purse in Cambodia, talked with Kristy Graham about how the Lord led him and his family to Cambodia over a decade ago. Barry shared what it has been like to see people break free from physical and spiritual bondage through anti human trafficking and safe migration programming.
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Hear more from Barry Jessen about what it is like to be a country director.
Listen to “Faithfully Ministering to the Next Generation in Peru” where Kristy Graham takes listeners to witness Operation Christmas Child outreach events and a graduation ceremony for The Greatest Journey in Lima.

Faithfully Ministering to the Next Generation in Peru Aug 16, 2024

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Travel with Kristy Graham to Lima, Peru, where you will hear what it was like to witness Operation Christmas Child outreach events and a graduation ceremony for The Greatest Journey. Many kids received shoebox gifts, but most importantly, they heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You will also hear directly from the hearts of pastors and Operation Christmas Child partners who are working diligently to equip the next generation by sharing the hope of Christ.
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Find out more about Operation Christmas Child.
Learn more about God’s love and how you can accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior.
Listen to “Step Out in Faith” to hear how the Lord opened the doors for Holly’s incredible leap of faith—moving to Israel.

Step Out in Faith Aug 09, 2024

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Holly Silkman talks with Kristy Graham about a new project in Israel that will impact people physically, mentally, and spiritually: an equine therapy center. Hear how the Lord opened the doors for this incredible leap of faith and what her prayer is for this program.
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Learn more about how Samaritan’s Purse is bringing relief to Israel and Gaza.
Listen to “Leading in Humble Confidence: Israel” to hear from John Silkman about how he strives to walk in humble confidence and reliance on the Lord as he leads in a complex, tense region of the world.
Hear from John Silkman at the beginning of Samaritan’s Purse response in Israel.

Spreading Hope on the Island of Carriacou Aug 02, 2024

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This week, hear directly from residents of Carriacou, who are picking up the pieces after the devastation of Hurricane Beryl. Kaitlyn Josten was on the ground from the beginning of the response. She spoke with beneficiaries, pastors, and Samaritan’s Purse partners about how they are finding hope in the heartache.

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Read more about the medical teams at work in our Emergency Field Hospital on Carriacou.
Listen to “Bearing Each Other's Burdens: Liberia Ebola Response Part 2” about how staff were able to lift each other up through the trials that took place a decade ago.