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On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse

On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse

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On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse is a podcast with Kristy Graham that explores the work we’re doing around the world. Experience what it’s like to be in the field with our teams, and hear first-hand from staff, volunteers, and people we help.

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Episodes
  • Led By Compassion: Kijabe Hospital
    Feb 6 2026

    Come with Kristy Graham to the picturesque hills of Kenya, where Kijabe Hospital is located. As one of Samaritan’s Purse World Medical Mission partner hospitals, Kijabe remains faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Hear from Edward Densham—who grew up at Kijabe and has witnessed its growth over the years—as he talks about how God created in him a heart for service and mission work on those very grounds.

    Resources:

    • Learn more about World Medical Mission.
    • Listen to “Why Should We Hurt When Others Are Hurting?” to hear from Jeremy Zerkle, a staff chaplain with Samaritan’s Purse.

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    26 mins
  • Why Should We Hurt When Others Are Hurting?
    Jan 30 2026

    If you’re reading the news headlines and you find yourself tired or overwhelmed by the pain and suffering in our world, you’re not alone. Many Christians are struggling to figure out how to grieve with compassion for the number of disasters plaguing communities near and far. Kristy Graham sits down with Jeremy Zerkle to talk about why Christians should care when others are hurting.

    Resources:

    • Listen to our episode with Jeremy’s wife about her work as a licensed counselor and how she addresses compassion fatigue, burnout, and suffering in the world through her profession and as a follower of Christ.
    • Listen to “A Journey Up the Amazon River” to hear the incredible story of bringing Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to an isolated ethnic group in Peru.


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    26 mins
  • A Journey Up the Amazon River
    Jan 16 2026

    Take a trip with Kristy Graham to the ends of the earth where a team delivers Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to an unreached people group deep in the jungles of Peru. For the first time the Chapra people hear the Gospel in their heart language, opening the door for future generations to learn about Jesus.

    Resources:

    • Learn more about Operation Christmas Child and how you can get involved.
    • Watch how the Gospel changed an isolated Amazon village forever.
    • Listen to “Trusting God: A Conversation with Ken Isaacs” to hear how God has enabled Ken to run into the fire throughout his life.

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    26 mins
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