On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse

After years of living in darkness, hundreds of patients received their eyesight when Samaritan’s Purse conducted a week-long cataract mission in South Sudan. Join Kristy Graham as she introduces you to patients whose lives were changed by this routine surgery.    Read more stories of lives changed through cataract surgery Follow us on Instagram to see photos and video of the patients you met in th...

Service members are impacted by the effects of war years after they return home. Whether they’re suffering from mental or physical trauma, the wounds of the past affect not just them, but also their spouses and family members. Kristy talks with Operation Heal Our Patriots staff members and military spouses to hear about their experiences rebuilding their marriages. Learn more about Operation Heal...

The Samaritan’s Purse’s Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) has responded to over 150 disasters around the world since 2008, meeting the physical and spiritual needs of those affected. These specialists have a unique firsthand view of both tragedy and hope.  Apply to be a member of the DART Read more stories of how God is working through Samaritan’s Purse Listen to two DART medical profession...

Each Christmas, thousands of shoeboxes are sent out to children in some of the most remote regions of the world. In this episode, Kristy Graham hears from Operation Christmas Child staff as they share about how shoebox gifts are sparking a discipleship movement in these hard-to-reach places. Build an Operation Christmas Child shoebox online Find a shoebox drop-off location near you Read about The...

We’re taking you through the first few days of the response to Hurricane Ian. The death toll continues to rise as more needs are uncovered and news outlets report on the storm. What often isn’t shared are the stories of hope amid tragedy. Join us as we hear from homeowners in Florida, Samaritan’s Purse staff members, and U.S. Disaster Relief volunteers.   Read more about our response to Hurricane...

Hurricane Fiona recently hit Puerto Rico, leaving nearly 3 million people without water or electricity. Host Kristy Graham speaks with Samaritan’s Purse staff members and correspondents on the ground to learn what it looks like to respond to this natural disaster. Read about our response in Puerto Rico Watch our teams bringing tarps and water filtration systems to families in need Join our communi...

Kristy Graham sits with Luther Harrison, vice president of North American Ministries, to talk about how he got started at Samaritan’s Purse, our U.S. Disaster Relief efforts, and ways to pray for the ministry.  Hear from disaster survivors in Mayfield, Kentucky Volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse U.S. Disaster Relief Join our Community on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes content Visit the Billy G...

In the most remote areas of the world, communities are suffering without access to basic healthcare services. Missionary doctors have a unique global opportunity to bring physical and spiritual aid. Hear from doctors in World Medical Mission’s Post-Residency Program to understand what motivates them to work in underserved areas! Learn more about World Medical Mission Explore the Post-Residency Pro...

Samaritan’s Purse is rebuilding homes and helping families recover in Mayfield, Kentucky after the deadly tornado outbreak that hit in December 2021. Meet homeowners who lost everything and be encouraged by their hope and resilience. LINKS: Volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse Listen to “The Headlines: Devastating Tornado Outbreak” to hear what Mayfield, Kentucky, was like immediately after the storm...

As a little girl living in communist Romania, Izabella McMillon received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift. Host Kristy Graham sits down with Izabella to hear about the life-changing impact of a simple gift.

The world is witnessing the aftermath of months-long conflict in Ukraine, but getting aid to those most affected by the violence continues to be complex and unpredictable. Kristy Graham takes you closer to the conflict than ever before as church partners deliver food and life-saving supplies into the red zone. 

Kristy Graham sits down with her husband, Edward Graham, to hear a ministry update about the work of Samaritan’s Purse around the world. Edward shares the latest on four major projects, which have seen growth and change in the first six months of the year— Ukraine, U.S Disaster Relief, Operation Christmas Child, and Children’s Heart Project.

This episode originally aired in 2019 after Kristy Graham returned from Operation Heal Our Patriots in Alaska. This week-long marriage retreat brings spiritual refreshment, physical renewal, and marriage enrichment to military veterans and their spouses. As we celebrate our freedom as Americans, we want to introduce you to military veterans and their spouses who have selflessly served our country....

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 &...

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 Patient...

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: Uk...

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 Hosp...

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...

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"

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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"