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What if Christmas becomes less about gifts under the tree, and more about hearts shaped for eternity? In this bonus episode from Christian Parent, Crazy World, explore raising generous kids, lasting faith-filled family traditions, and practical, meaningful ways to teach generosity that changes the world.
Catherine welcomes Kristy Graham, host of the On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse podcast and wife to Edward Graham, part of the legacy family behind this renowned global relief ministry. With firsthand experience raising four children and witnessing God’s faithfulness in some of the most challenging corners of the globe, Kristy brings unmatched insight and compassion to this timely discussion.
How do we practically teach our children the virtue of generosity, not just for the holidays, but for a lifetime—and in a way that makes a true, eternal difference?
Answer: Plant seeds of generosity in your family with Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog, a unique way for families to give gifts that can transform lives around the globe.
Browse the catalog and get involved at www.samaritanspurse.org/parent.
Key Moments Covered
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Using the Christmas Gift Catalog filled with life-changing giving opportunities like goats, clean water, and medical aid
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Helping kids choose gifts that meet real needs and spark hope
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Family giving ideas that blend tangible meaning with eternal purpose
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Biblical stories brought to life through everyday generosity
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How giving reshapes young hearts (and ours, too)
This is your invitation to a season where generosity becomes the tradition, the lesson, and the legacy.
This Christmas, will your family give a gift that extends beyond your home?
Explore life-changing opportunities at samaritanspurse.org/parent as a family, and ask your kids: “How can we be part of God’s story of hope this Christmas?”
Let your generosity become a legacy of faith, planting seeds for eternity.
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About the guest: Kristy Graham hosts On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse, a show she launched in 2019 to highlight God’s faithfulness through the ministry’s work. Each week, she brings listeners close to the stories of staff and the people they serve—always pointing hearts to Christ. From missionary doctors in Kenya to military couples in Alaska to families receiving new homes after disasters, Kristy loves witnessing Samaritan’s Purse in action. At home, she and her husband, Edward, are raising their four children in the mountains of North Carolina.
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