On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse

Latest Episodes:

The Ripple Effect: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Recipient Gives Back Nov 16, 2020

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“I’m here to encourage those who are packing boxes that their work isn’t in vain; it’s touching real people’s lives,” Yves explained. “The ripple effects are causing the Gospel to seep into communities that have never heard it before.”
Find out how you can make an eternal impact this year by packing a shoebox gift.
To send a gift-filled shoebox from your home, you can custom build a shoebox online.
Dive deeper into Yves’ shoebox story with bonus photos and videos about how his life was changed by Operation Christmas Child.

A Letter Changed Her Life: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Recipient Gives Back Nov 13, 2020

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In today’s episode, hear how Yuliya Shubina received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox as a little girl, and is now giving back and serving in Jesus’ Name.
Find out how you can make an eternal impact this year by packing a shoebox gift.
To send a gift-filled shoebox from your home, you can custom build a shoebox online.
Dive deeper into Yuliya’s shoebox story with bonus photos and videos about how her life was changed by Operation Christmas Child.

BONUS: Meet Our Staff, Appreciating Veterans Day in the Ministry Nov 11, 2020

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Tune in to “BONUS: Meet Our Staff, Appreciating Veterans Day in the Ministry” for a behind the scenes look at the men and women who have perviously served with the U.S. military, who now serve the ministry in Jesus’ Name.
Are you or your spouse a service member from a U.S. military branch who has been injured or wounded in active duty since September 11, 2001? Apply to participate in Operation Heal Our Patriots for the upcoming season.
Discover more about how Operation Heal Our Patriots is working to strengthen the relationships and faith of our wounded veterans here.
To hear more episodes highlighting Operation Heal Our Patriots and veterans who have selflessly served, listen to “Operation Heal Our Patriots,” “The Lifelong Impact of Operation Heal Our Patriots,” and “Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Died for our Freedom.”

Inside the Hot Zone: Fighting COVID-19 in the Bahamas Nov 04, 2020

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Please pray for the Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) as they provide patient care in Jesus’ Name.
If you enjoyed hearing first-hand from our COVID-19 treatment center, go back and listen to “Hope in Cremona, Italy,” and “Central Park Emergency Field Hospital,” to learn about our earlier responses in 2020.
For more behind the scenes content, check out our Instagram.
Stay updated on how God is moving through the ministry by visiting our website to read stories like, ‘Emergency Field Hospital Opens in the Bahamas to Care for COVID-19 Patients.’

Power of Prayer: Leaning on God’s Guidance Oct 21, 2020

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“I prayed that the Lord would give me compassion and strength but when I went in,” said Dr. Julie McKay, a doctor serving at the Emergency Field Hospital in Cremona. “I went over to him and he hadn’t been communicating with us because he was so sick and so out of breath. But he took my hands and looked up at me and said, ‘I feel better today, I have peace.’ It was 100% God.”
Do you want to be encouraged by the power of prayer? Check out the replay of the Prayer March 2020.
Are you interested in Paul David Tripp’s full devotion mentioned at the beginning of the episode? Take a look at the devotion from his book New Morning Mercies.
Operation Christmas Child shoebox season is here! Click here to find COVID-19 updates, gift suggestions, and ways to get involved.
Read more about how ‘Dr. Kent Brantly Continues to Share Good News’ after his battle with Ebola.
Samaritan’s Purse is still fighting COVID-19 by setting up another Emergency Field Hospital in the Bahamas. Find more information here.

Hearts to Serve: Volunteers Deploy Across the Country Oct 07, 2020

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Tune in to “Hearts to Serve: Volunteers Deploy Across the Country,” to hear how Marie witnesses the local church stepping outside their walls to help families in hurting communities.
Is God calling you to be a part of disaster relief with Samaritan’s Purse? Take a look at our volunteer opportunities.
Read more stories from each of our U.S. Disaster Relief sites here.
Do you want to know more about having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? Learn more about having peace with God.

BONUS: Conversation with Kristy Graham, Celebrating One Year Oct 04, 2020

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Thank you for joining us as we celebrate one year of the On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse podcast.
Check out our website to see photos and insider details for every episode.
Read more about the work of Samaritan’s Purse.
Follow us on Instagram to learn more about the podcast team and the making of each episode.

Meeting Physical and Spiritual Needs in Bolivia Sep 23, 2020

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Samaritan’s Purse partnered with over 100 churches in Bolivia to provide food packages to families in need.
Read more about how Samaritan’s Purse is Supporting Bolivian Families During the Pandemic. Check out our website for more information.
One of our podcast guests, Grace Wright, gives a video tour– showing a new church that Samaritan’s Purse helped build in the country.
Take a look at our Instagram to get a behind-the-scenes look of the making of On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse.

From Nepal to Togo: Doctors Prepare for Remote Mission Hospitals Sep 09, 2020

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Samaritan’s Purse provides logistical and spiritual support to doctors in the Post-Residency Program as they serve alongside career medical missionaries.
Learn more about opportunities for medical professionals to serve overseas with World Medical Mission.
Is God calling you to a career in medical missions? Find out more about the Post-Residency Program.
Read how Samaritan’s Purse is ‘Sending New Doctors to the Mission Field.‘
What’s it like to experience day in the life of a Post-Residency doctor? Watch ‘Answering God’s Call to Medical Missions.‘

COVID-19 Updates: Equipping Churches to Respond Around the World Aug 11, 2020

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“Our donor ministry team started reaching out to our donors and asking them how we can pray from them. It was good to be able to say to our supporters, ‘Our whole team is praying every morning for your situation and what you’re going through.'” —Sylke Busenbender, “COVID-19 Updates: Equipping Churches to Respond Around the World”
Stay updated on information related to our international response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Listen and learn more about our response to the COVID-19 outbreak from previous podcast episodes: Hope in Cremona, Italy, Central Park Emergency Field Hospital, and Fighting Fear; Devotions with Edward Graham.
Follow us on Instagram for more behind the scenes content.