On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse

This Easter weekend, a devastating storm system ripped through the Southeast. In this episode, we hear how the ministry is taking immediate action to help hurting families. Learn more about volunteering with the U.S. Disaster Relief teams. Read more stories of how U.S. Disaster Relief is responding to storms. Follow us on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes content.

Since April 1, Samaritan’s Purse doctors, nurses, and disaster response specialists have sacrificed to help treat patients with COVID-19 at the Emergency Field Hospital in New York City. In this week’s episode of On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse, Kristy speaks with the vice president of programs and government relations, and an ICU nurse on our Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART). Are you...

Thank you for listening to another episode of On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse. This “In the News” episode features Kristy Graham’s interview with the deputy director for Samaritan’s Purse international projects. Together they take a closer look at how Samaritan's Purse continues to respond to COVID-19 in New York City. Do you have medical expertise and want to care for those with COVID-1...

“As you’re fighting your own battles in your own communities with this virus, I hope hearing the prayers in this episode encourages you.” – Kristy Graham Find more stories on how Samaritan’s Purse is battling COVID-19 on the ground in Italy. Listen to "Fighting Fear: Devotions with Edward Graham" for hope and encouragement in the midst of this pandemic. Learn more about peace with God, a...

As headlines about COVID-19 change every hour, Samaritan’s Purse is looking to help the hurting and broken. This week, Edward Graham delivered a powerful message about COVID-19 and fear to our staff members. We want to share this encouraging word with you. Read more about the setup of our Emergency Field Hospital in Cremona, Italy. Join our community on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes content...

News about the Coronavirus continues to change moment by moment – invoking fear in the hearts of many. In this episode, Kristy uses God’s word to strengthen and embolden those who are anxious. Stay up to date on how Samaritan's Purse is responding to COVID-19. Do you want to know more about having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? Learn more about peace with God here.

Kristy sheds light on the headlines of the devastating Tennessee tornados that ripped through Nashville and the surrounding areas last week. Jump behind the scenes with Kristy as she hears from Shannon Daley, a staff member on the ground. Shannon serves as regional program manager on our U.S. disaster relief team. Do you feel that God is calling you to help those affected by the Tennessee tornadoe...

Thank you for tuning in to another episode of On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse. Our goal is to take you both to the front lines and behind-the-scenes of our work to hear the hearts of those who are serving. Is God calling you to be a part of disaster relief with Samaritan’s Purse? Apply to be a member of the Disaster Assistance Response Team. Are you interested in learning more about what a DA...

Thank you for tuning in to a momentous episode of On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse. This month, Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating 50 Years of helping in Jesus’ Name. In this episode, you have the chance to meet strategic leaders of the ministry, and hear about the history, memories, and growth of the organization. Learn more about what God has done through Samaritan’s Purse over 50 years. Join...

As we welcome in the New Year, Samaritan’s Purse is hard at work rebuilding homes for families devastated by hurricanes in Pearland, Texas, and Panama City, Florida. Join us as our host, Kristy Graham, dives deeper into the lives of volunteers, staff, and families that are experiencing God’s love through the work of Samaritan’s Purse. Find volunteer opportunities with Samaritan’s Purse U.S. Disast...

In this Christmas cheer-filled episode, Kristy Graham takes you to one of the eight Operation Christmas Child processing centers across the U.S. Each year, Samaritan’s Purse collects millions of gift-filled shoeboxes—packed with school supplies, hygiene items, and fun toys— to give to children across the world. The processing center plays a crucial part in getting the shoebox from your home to the...

Liberians on the coast of West Africa have faced unimaginable hardship over the past thirty years. From a civil war to the world’s deadliest Ebola outbreak, the country of Liberia has suffered tremendous loss. Witness how God is working through Samaritan’s Purse to bring His hope and restoration to the country as you join Kristy Graham on the ground in Liberia. Read more about how the Samaritan’s...

This week in honor of Veteran’s Day, we are introducing you to military veterans and their spouses—families who have selflessly served our country and fought for our freedom. We are taking you to Alaska, where the Samaritan’s Purse ministry, Operation Heal Our Patriots, takes place. This week-long marriage retreat is designed to provide spiritual refreshment, physical renewal, and marriage enrichm...

Please continue to join us in prayer for pastors, volunteers, children, and communities that are impacted by Operation Christmas Child. Visit our Operation Christmas Child website to learn more about getting involved in this ministry Do you have questions or comments for Kristy Graham? Please email us at ontheground@samaritan.org . Join our community on Instagram

Kristy Graham, host of On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse, visited the Bahamas on September 10, 2019, to experience a day in the life of a disaster response specialist and hear the stories of those affected by Hurricane Dorian. Apply to be a member of DART, Disaster Assistance Response Team Join our community on Instagram Read more stories from the Bahamas Do you want to know more about having a...