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Mercy Ship’s one minute daily feature “The Mercy Minute®” encourages listeners to make a lasting difference in a world of need by following the example of Jesus! Don Stephens explains how it doesn’t matter if you cross the ocean or just a street–you can help those in need!

Don Stephens


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    Latest episodes from The Mercy Minute

    A Mother Never Stops Loving

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 1:01


    17-year-old Sory kept his face completely covered, leaving only a small gap for one eye.

    An Unforgettable Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 1:01


    For many women, their wedding day is one of the best days of their life.

    Sierra Leone Spotlight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 1:01


    Sierra Leone is a beautiful country on the coast of West Africa, known for its white-sand beaches and vibrant culture.

    A Life-Changing Google Search

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 1:01


    Has a Google search ever changed your life?

    The Struggle You Don't See

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 1:01


    At Mercy Ships, we serve people who have waited their whole lives for help.

    10 Years Without Touch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 1:01


    At a Mercy Ships screening, a woman sat alone at the end of a bench.

    Freedom At Last

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 1:01


    Happy 4th of July from Mercy Ships!

    Dr. Cheng's Joyful Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 1:01


    Have you ever met someone whose joyful personality is infectious? 

    What Have You Learned?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 1:01


    On board a Mercy Ship, volunteer surgeon Dr. Gary had spent thousands of hours mentoring an African surgeon named James.

    Helping Cleft Patients Smile Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 1:01


    Did you know that July is Cleft Condition Awareness Month? 

    Lucy Holds on to Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 1:01


    What happens when the care you need simply doesn't exist? 

    A Mother's Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 1:01


    Mariama's children meant everything to her.

    Learning Side by Side in Sierra Leone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 1:01


    A good leader doesn't walk ahead of their team, but alongside them.

    Amara's Second Chance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 1:01


    Little Amara desperately needed medical help — but his condition made surgery very risky.  

    Not Just Doctors and Nurses!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 1:01


    You may know that Mercy Ships provides free surgery to those in need.

    A Shared Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 1:01


    One day, a Mercy Ships nurse named Dieke was caring for a woman recovering on the ward. 

    Holding on to Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 1:01


    Could you hold on to hope for six years, enduring pain and ridicule each day?

    Eyes Fixed on the Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 1:01


    Soriba sat at the end of an empty hospital bed, his eyes fixed on the door.

    Mirror, Mirror

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 1:01


     Looking in the mirror is something most of us do without thinking. 

    The Power of Palliative Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 1:01


    Providing free surgery is at the heart of Mercy Ships' mission — but what happens when we come across conditions that surgery can't fix?

    Freed From the Shadows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 1:01


    Hiding in the shadows is a lonely place to live.

    Gone Fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 1:01


    Do you have plans for Father's Day on Sunday?

    Inspired to Give Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 1:01


    Sometimes, the greatest gifts we receive inspire us to give back in powerful ways.  

    A Boy Longing to Belong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 1:01


    14-year-old Tera lives in a village that is rich in community.

    A Marriageable Nose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 1:01


    One day, a young woman arrived at Mercy Ships with her face wrapped in a towel.

    What a Child Deserves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 1:01


    Yesterday, our country celebrated National Children's Day!

    Who's Laughing Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 1:01


    Lusette had grown used to people laughing at her.

    Mama H's Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 1:01


    Hasanatu, affectionately known as Mama H, came on board a Mercy Ship for free surgery to remove a large facial tumor. 

    An African Proverb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 1:01


    Today, I'd like to share a beautiful African proverb with you that we often use at Mercy Ships.

    A Bright Future for Bintou

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 1:01


    Bintou was just six months old when her parents noticed a white spot on her right eye.

    A Summer Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 1:01


    For many children in the United States, summer is a time of joy and freedom.

    Vennot's 17th Birthday

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 1:01


    Where is the best place you've ever celebrated your birthday?

    40 Years of Changing Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 1:01


    Isn't it fascinating how one decision can change the course of your life?

    Edmond's Fresh Start

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 1:01


    Eight years ago, life looked completely different for Edmond.

    Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 1:01


    In Micah 6:8, we read, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

    Celebrating Africa Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 1:01


    Did you know that yesterday was Africa Day?

    Healing Takes More Than Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 1:01


    At Mercy Ships, we couldn't bring healing without our selfless volunteers, and compassionate support of friends like you.

    A Future Full of Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 1:01


    One day, a playful spin led to tragedy for 5-year-old Jaka.

    What Can You Do in 30 Minutes?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 1:01


    What can you do in 30 minutes?

    The Sound of Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 1:01


    If you listen closely on a Mercy Ship, you'll hear something special.

    A Legacy of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 1:01


    Betty decided to become a nurse after a heartbreaking childhood tragedy.

    The Power of a Pair of Shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 1:01


    Do you enjoy choosing which shoes to wear each morning?

    What Does Hope Mean to You?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 1:01


    What does hope mean to you?

    “My Boy is Whole, and That Means I Am Whole.”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 1:01


    Daouda remembers the fear in his heart when he saw his newborn son, Mohamed.

    The Message That Changed Angie's Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 1:01


    When Angie's friend sent her a Facebook message about Mercy Ships, it sounded like a great opportunity—but the timing didn't feel right.

    Vuyani's Sight Restored

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 1:01


    African sunsets are breathtaking — and for Vuyani, the sunset was one of the few things he could still see.

    A Gift That Lasts a Lifetime

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 1:01


    This Mother's Day, many of us will show our love with flowers, cards, or breakfast in bed.

    Delamou: Beauty Vs Stigma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 1:01


    There's an imaginary line down the middle of Delamou's face.

    A Family on a Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 1:01


    What would it take you to uproot your life and live on a ship for three years?

    Walking Towards a Better Future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 1:01


    Imagine being a child who can't run, can't play, can't walk without pain.

    From Pain to Pride

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 1:01


    Every step was painful for Assiatou.

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