On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse

The term “refugee” carries with it certain protections under international law, but what does this mean for Christians? Kristy Graham sits down with team members who have both academic and first-hand field experience to learn more about the effects of displacement, the importance of remembering the individual, and how Christians are called to help. Resources … Continue reading "Serving the Displaced: World Refugee Day 2022"

Luther Harrison, vice president of North American Ministries, remembers the first year of disaster relief with Samaritan's Purse when just 50 volunteers deployed. Now, thousands serve across the country each year. Kristy and Luther reflect on God's faithfulness over the years. Resources – Volunteer with Samaritan's Purse – Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content. … Continue reading "Meet the Staff: Luther Harrison"

Kristy Graham interviews Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. Boykin to reflect on the importance of the sacrifice and honor of the men and women who paid the ultimate price in service to our country. Resources – Listen to the 2021 Memorial Day episode to reflect and remember the names of service members who died defending … Continue reading "Memorial Day: Reflection and Pride"

Kristy Graham introduces you to patients who Samaritan's Purse is serving at medical clinics across Ukraine. Hear first-hand from refugees who are fleeing for their lives and the disaster response specialists who are serving them in Jesus' Name. Resources – Apply Now to serve on the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) in response to the … Continue reading "Tangible Love: Serving Patients in Ukraine"

The headlines are changing every hour. Across the globe, people are experiencing hopelessness, but Samaritan's Purse is working to provide help in Jesus' Name. Come alongside Kristy Graham as she hears updates from four corners of the world where our teams are helping after the migrant crisis in Colombia, humanitarian crisis in Yemen, devastation in … Continue reading "5 Minutes in 4 Places: Colombia, Yemen, Ethiopia, Ukraine"

As we prepare to celebrate Easter, we know that Jesus is our ultimate hope. Hear stories of God's faithfulness in the midst of heartache from a local pastor serving in tornado-weary Kentucky, a Ukrainian chaplain whose friends were killed in the conflict, and a pharmacist that God is using in Ukraine to share the Gospel. … Continue reading "Hope in Heartache: Easter"

Samaritan's Purse teams—prepared and mobilized by God—are continuing to bring physical and spiritual help in Ukraine. Hear updates and stories directly from staff, patients, and leadership that are on the ground in the midst of the conflict. Resources – Apply now to serve on the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) in response to the crisis … Continue reading "For Such a Time as This: Ukraine"

In August 2021, thousands of Afghan families fled their home in a state of emergency—leaving with only the clothes on their backs. Now, Samaritan's Purse is helping them begin their lives anew as they resettle in the United States. Today, you'll hear the powerful story of one family's journey from Afghanistan to America. Resources – … Continue reading "You Welcomed Me: An Afghan Family's Story of Hope"

Samaritan's Purse is in Ukraine to help meet the needs of fleeing victims of the ongoing crisis. Hear the sounds and stories of what it's like on the ground in Ukraine, how our team is responding, and ways local churches are acting as the body of Christ. Resources – Apply now to serve on the … Continue reading "Our First 72 Hours in Ukraine"

On March 4, Samaritan's Purse airlifted an Emergency Field Hospital and a Disaster Assistance Response Team on our DC-8 cargo plane to bring relief in the midst of the Ukraine crisis. Resources – Apply now to serve on the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) in response to the crisis in Ukraine. – Give now to … Continue reading "The Headlines: Samaritan's Purse Sends Emergency Field Hospital to Ukraine"

Samaritan's Purse is responding to the recent Ukraine crisis. Come behind the scenes with Kristy Graham and the podcast team to hear how the ministry is mobilizing to bring physical and spiritual help in the midst of the disaster. Resources – Apply now to serve on the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) in response to … Continue reading "Ukraine Crisis: Behind-the-Scenes as the Response Develops"

Samaritan's Purse is responding to the recent Ukraine crisis. Come behind the scenes with Kristy Graham and the podcast team to hear how the ministry is mobilizing to bring physical and spiritual help in the midst of the disaster. Resources – Apply now to serve on the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) in response to … Continue reading "Ukraine Crisis: Behind-the-Scenes as the Response Develops"

Samaritan's Purse is preparing to meet the needs of fleeing Ukrainians in the midst of the recent conflict. Hear from Kristy Graham as she offers Scriptures of encouragement and specific prayer requests for the needs on the ground. Resources – Pray for the Crisis in Ukraine – Samaritan's Purse website – Follow us on Instagram … Continue reading "The Headlines: Our Prayer for Ukraine"

On February 15, the Samaritan's Purse DC-8 cargo plane airlifted more than 13 tons of critical medical supplies to Ethiopia in response to the violent internal conflict in the northern region. Hear from the Ethiopian Ambassador to the United States as well as Samaritan's Purse leadership on how these relief items will bring physical and … Continue reading "The Headlines: Critical Airlift to Ethiopia"

– There is still time to buy tickets for the Kentucky Tornado Relief Benefit Concert on February 20th. – Visit Stephen Curtis Chapman's website to check out tour dates, new music, book releases, and social media updates. – Learn more about Show Hope, a nationally recognized voice in orphan care and adoption advocacy founded by … Continue reading "Interview with Steven Curtis Chapman: Kentucky Tornado Relief Benefit Concert"

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at Samaritan's Purse? Every morning, the staff gathers for a devotion in God's Word and corporate prayer. Come with us behind the scenes to hear a message from Franklin Graham as he shares from Psalm 23. – Around the world, Samaritan's Purse staff prays for God … Continue reading "Staff Devotions with Franklin Graham"

Happy New Year, On the Ground listeners! God moved in amazing ways through Samaritan's Purse in 2021. Join us as Kristy shares unheard miracle stories from our work in some of the most remote corners of the world. – See photo highlights from the year. – Read how “Faith Still Stands Amid Mayfield's Grieving” as … Continue reading "Miracles on Miracles: 2021 Wrapped"

All around the world, people are receiving help in Jesus' Name because of your support of the Samaritan's Purse Christmas Catalog! But what does that look like in the life of just one person, family, or community? In this joy-filled episode, Kristy Graham and members of the podcast team each highlight their favorite gift items … Continue reading "One Gift to Help Change the World"

  Kristy Graham shares the ministry's God-sized goal—feeding thousands of people in Mayfield, Kentucky on Christmas Eve. On December 15th, the idea was first discussed. Now, our food services team is hard at work, preparing to serve families devastated by the Kentucky tornadoes. • Follow along on Instagram as the podcast team shows you behind … Continue reading "Special Episode! Behind the Scenes of Christmas Eve Lunch in Kentucky"

“I've never seen anything like this,” shares a Samaritan's Purse photographer on the ground this weekend in Mayfield, Kentucky. Samaritan's Purse is actively responding to the deadly tornadoes that ripped through multiple states. Kristy Graham shares how the ministry is mobilizing thousands of volunteers to help hurting homeowners in Jesus' Name. – If you'd like … Continue reading "The Headlines: Devastating Tornado Outbreak"

Samaritan's Purse is providing care and support for Afghan families that have fled their homeland. Kristy Graham shares how the ministry is helping Afghans in transit in Albania and working with local churches to resettle families in the United States. – If you are interested in sponsoring an Afghan family, visit our website to learn … Continue reading "Welcoming Our Afghan Neighbors"

It takes three hours in the operating room to set a broken leg and even less than that to mend a cleft lip. In today's episode, join Kristy Graham as she speaks with Samaritan's Purse medical specialists and shares stories of patients in Malawi and South Sudan. Both the orthopedic and cleft lip surgeries are … Continue reading "Come and See: Saving Lives through Surgery"

In honor of National Adoption Month this November, Kristy shares specific ways that Samaritan's Purse provides orphan care and her family's personal adoptive story. She speaks with the directors from orphanages that Samaritan's Purse supports to hear testimonies of children's lives forever changed. Kristy also sheds light on the need for adoptive family support and … Continue reading "Adoption Awareness Month: Orphan Care and Family Support"

We have nearly 100 veterans serving at Samaritan's Purse, but God allows us to help hundreds more through Operation Heal Our Patriots—a ministry that brings wounded veterans and their spouses to a week-long retreat in Alaska. This Veterans Day, Kristy highlights opportunities that the ministry provides for veterans who have a heart to serve. – … Continue reading "Honoring Veterans Day: A Lifetime of Service"

Although the news cycle has since turned over and our attention has been focused in other places—one of the incredible things about God is that He doesn't forget. He is equipping Samaritan's Purse to continue working in broken places to help people physically and spiritually. This week, Kristy Graham hears from Samaritan's Purse key leaders … Continue reading "October Ministry Highlights"

– Apply for the Samaritan's Purse 2022 summer internship season to be a part of bringing relief and the hope of the Gospel to hurting people. Applications must be submitted no later than Jan. 1, 2022. – Check out our website to learn more about how both domestic and international interns are making an eternal … Continue reading "A Lasting Impact: The Global Internship Program"

– Watch Izabella McMillon's Full Circle Story with Operation Child as she explains where her story with the ministry first began. – Find out more information on how to pack a shoebox, drop-off locations, free materials, and building a shoebox online on our Samaritan's Purse website. Show Notes To kick off the Operation Christmas Child … Continue reading "Finding God in the Floorboards: Operation Christmas Child"

– Samaritan's Purse is looking for volunteers to be the hands and feet of Christ in Louisiana! Check out SPvolunteer.org to see how you can serve. – Visit our website to read more stories about how our team is encouraging families in the wake of Hurricane Ida. – Leave us a review on Apple podcasts … Continue reading "The Headlines: Hurricane Ida Causes Mass Devastation"

– Watch Billy Graham's 9/11 Message at the National Cathedral only days following the attacks. – Call the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) 24-hour Prayer Line at 888-388-2683, if you'd like prayer and support during this somber 9/11 anniversary. Show Notes September 11, 2001, marks the solemn day when the United States experienced the worst … Continue reading "Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of 9/11"

– Check out our episode called, “After the Shock: Haiti Earthquake,” to hear stories from our Disaster Assistance Response Team and the beneficiaries we're helping on the ground in Haiti. – Listen to “In the News – Responding to the Afghanistan Crisis.” Kristy shares how Samaritan's Purse was able to quickly mobilize critical relief supplies … Continue reading "The Headlines: 5 Minutes in 4 Places"

– Read “Samaritan's Purse On the Ground in Haiti After Powerful Earthquake Rocks Southern Cities,” to learn more about how the ministry is bringing hope to Haiti during a time of crisis, and how you can get involved. – Follow us on Instagram to see the Samaritan's Purse response team bring help to hurting people … Continue reading "After the Shock: Haiti Earthquake"

– Read “Samaritan's Purse Helping Desperate Afghans,” to learn more details about how the ministry is responding to the needs of the people in Afghanistan, and how you can help. – Watch Franklin Graham, the president of Samaritan's Purse, as he called for a time of prayer for Afghanistan—asking our nation to pray for the … Continue reading "In the News – Responding to the Afghanistan Crisis"

– Listen to our podcast episode “Finding Hope in the Middle East,” to dive deeper with Kristy into the work Samaritan's Purse is doing in Iraq, Yemen and Syria. – Read “Honey Helps Soothe the Sting of War,” on our website to learn more about how Samaritan's Purse is walking alongside the Yazidi people to … Continue reading "Ordinary People Serving an Extraordinary God: Marigold"

– Read “Samaritan's Purse On the Ground in Haiti After Powerful Earthquake Rocks Southern Cities” to learn more about our disaster relief efforts, specific prayer requests, and ways to get involved. – If you'd like to hear more about our work in Haiti to bring hope and healing, listen to the podcast episode, “Let Us … Continue reading "In the News – Earthquake in Haiti"

– Follow along on our website and social media where we share powerful testimonies of families in the Middle East. – To hear other episodes about our work in the Middle East, you can listen to “Inside a Refugee Camp,” and “World Refugee Day: Supporting Families in Iraq.” – Visit the On the Ground with … Continue reading "Finding Hope in the Middle East"

– Learn more about opportunities for medical professionals to serve overseas with World Medical Mission. – Are you a Christian medical or healthcare professional looking to be refreshed by a time of fellowship and spiritual enrichment? Come learn about medical ministry through Samaritan's Purse by attending the Prescription for Renewal conference in Orlando, Florida, featuring … Continue reading "World Medical Mission: To the Ends of the Earth"

– Are you or your spouse a service member from a U.S. military branch who has been injured or wounded in active duty after September 11, 2001? Apply to participate in Operation Heal Our Patriots. – Discover more about how Operation Heal Our Patriots is working to strengthen the marriages and faith of our wounded … Continue reading "Celebrating 10 Years of Operation Heal Our Patriots"

– Do you feel that God is calling you to be a part of crucial disaster relief with Samaritan's Purse? Apply to be a member of the DART, Disaster Assistance Response Team. – Read more stories of how God is working through Samaritan's Purse by visiting our website, www.samaritanspurse.org. – Listen to “Through the Eyes … Continue reading "Disaster Assistance Response Teams: Answering the Call"

– Visit our website to see how God is continuing to use Samaritan's Purse to provide hope and healing to families around the world. – Listen to the following On the Ground podcast episodes to hear how Samaritan's Purse treated patients with COVID-19 in Italy, New York City, the Bahamas, North Carolina, and LA County. … Continue reading "Conversation with Franklin Graham"

– If you are a Gold Star wife, please consider applying to the “Gold Star Wives Retreat—Let Light Shine Out of Darkness,” hosted by Mark Winton at The Billy Graham Training Center. – Want more resources and information about Memorial Day? Check out “Operation We Are Here,” for access to facts, videos, articles and observances. … Continue reading "Stop, Reflect, Remember: Memorial Day"

– Follow us on Instagram to take a look behind the scenes of the On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse podcast! This week, you’ll find photos of Grace, Anna and Bethany’s families, as well as the mothers they encounter in their communities. – Learn more about how Samaritan’s Purse comes alongside mothers around the world … Continue reading "Motherhood Unites Us All"

– Follow us on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes photos of Kristy Graham serving with Marg Baker in Thailand at the Christian Happy Homes. – Visit our website to see how God is continuing to use Samaritan’s Purse to provide hope and healing to families around the world. – Samaritan’s Purse is honored to partner with … Continue reading "Ordinary People Serving an Extraordinary God: Marg Baker"

– Listen to “Marking One Year: Fighting COVID-19 in Central Park” to hear Kristy’s conversation with Shelly Kelly while she was caring for COVID-19 patients in New York City. – Find encouragement in Kristy’s initial conversation with Ann Galgano in, “Hope in Cremona, Italy.” – Visit our website to see how God is continuing to … Continue reading "Through the Eyes of DART Nurses: COVID-19"

– As we celebrate Easter, be encouraged with this free downloadable PDF with Kristy’s compiled scriptures that focus on Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection. – Follow us on Instagram to find behind-the-scenes photos and stories about our work around the world. – Visit our website to learn more about how Samaritan’s Purse is providing hope … Continue reading "A Beacon of Hope: Easter Around the World"

– Visit our website to learn more about the Samaritan’s Purse projects that provide clean water and promote safe hygiene practices. – Listen back to our episode, “The Ripple Effect: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Recipient Gives Back,” to hear Yves’ redemption story: once a boy living in Africa without easy access to water, his life … Continue reading "Clean Water Transforms Lives: World Water Day"

– To find more episodes of On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse that cover the ministry’s first responses to COVID-19, dive deeper into March and April 2020 of the podcast. – Follow us on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes photos of our Disaster Assistance Response Teams in action in Cremona, Italy and New York City. Show … Continue reading "Marking One Year: Fighting COVID-19 in Central Park"

– Check out our website for up-to-date stories and information of how God is working through the ministry. – Go back and listen to our episode, “Building an Emergency Field Hospital: Combating COVID-19 in North Carolina,” to hear how the Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Assistance Response Team constructs a field hospital in a matter of days. … Continue reading "Let Us Not Grow Weary: 2021"

– Read more testimonies of how God is working through Samaritan’s Purse to provide relief for families on the Colombia-Venezuela border. – Follow us on Instagram to meet individual families impacted by the Samaritan’s Purse Colombia projects. Show Notes Due to one of the largest migration crises in Latin American history, Venezuelan men, women, and … Continue reading "Feeding Families in Crisis: Colombia"

– Visit our website for more updates and stories of how God is working in our North Carolina Emergency Field Hospital. – Pray for the Samaritan’s Purse DART as they assemble an Emergency Field Hospital in Los Angeles County in response to COVID-19. – Go back and listen to our episode “Inside the Hot Zone: … Continue reading "Building an Emergency Field Hospital: Combating COVID-19 in North Carolina"

– See God at work in 2020 through our year-end photo highlights. – For more behind the scenes content, follow us on Instagram. – Do you want to know more about having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? Learn more about having peace with God. Show Notes Thank you for joining us for another episode … Continue reading "Praising God in 2020: Ministry Prayers and Testimony"

– Discover 37 gifts of hope in the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Catalog to give this holiday season. – Follow us on Instagram to see more behind-the-scenes photos of the people and projects impacted by Christmas Catalog gifts. – Check out our website to see the ways God is currently working through Samaritan’s Purse across the … Continue reading "Making an Eternal Impact: Gifts for Families Around the World"