In the final episode of Invited In, Kristy Graham shares her heart for the podcast and how bittersweet this season’s ending truly is. The episode closes with a powerful devotion from John Freyler on spiritual growth. Listeners can continue to hear encouraging, behind-the scenes content by subscribing to On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse.

<p>In the final episode of Invited In, Kristy Graham shares her heart for the podcast and how bittersweet this season’s ending truly is. The episode closes with a powerful devotion from John Freyler on spiritual growth. Listeners can continue to hear encouraging, behind-the scenes content by subscribing to <a href="https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse</a>.</p>

Farewell Episode: Staff Devotions w/John Freyler

For one year, Samaritan’s Purse has been serving people in need in Ukraine. Kristy sits down with Stephen Sneed, shortly after he returned from a recently liberated city, to hear more about his experience on the ground.

<p>For one year, Samaritan’s Purse has been serving people in need in Ukraine. Kristy sits down with Stephen Sneed, shortly after he returned from a recently liberated city, to hear more about his experience on the ground.</p>

Interview w/Stephen Sneed: Serving in Ukraine

Regina Randolph, a nurse on our Disaster Assistance Response Team, shares from inside the Emergency Field Hospital in eastern Ukraine. She describes the ways God has brought her and her husband into the ministry of crisis response, and why she's compelled to serve in Jesus' Name.

Interview w/Regina Randolph: Serving in Ukraine

Ryan Lane, country director of Ukraine, joins Kristy Graham for a conversation about navigating holidays spent away from home. Many Samaritan's Purse staff members have left friends and family to serve in cross-cultural settings. Ryan shares encouragement from his own experiences, and a message of hope for this Christmas season.

Interview w/Ryan Lane: Comfort for the Christmas Season

Over the past twenty years, member care chaplain John Freyler has supported countless people through hardship and trauma. In today's message, John encourages Samaritan's Purse staff with a surprising twist on a well-known Bible story.

Staff Devotions w/John Freyler: Storms of Life

Susan Wilcox

Ron Wilcox, Chief Operating Officer, and his wife Susan join Kristy Graham for a conversation about living intentionally. They share wisdom from their 48 years of marriage and the importance of cultivating a life of prayer.

Interview w/ Ron and Susan Wilcox: Live Intentionally

Mark Lang

Mark Lang, Director of Operations and Facilities at Samaritan Lodge Alaska, sits down with Kristy Graham to share more about how God uniquely called him to serve with Samaritan's Purse. This encouraging conversation serves as a reminder that God prepares you for what He has called you to do.

Interview w/ Mark Lang: Operation Heal Our Patriots

Kaye Martin

Kaye Martin, a Samaritan’s Purse member care manager, shares how her team’s role is to serve and support fellow staff members as they work in difficult places around the world. Be encouraged as Kristy Graham and Kaye talk about serving in Jesus' Name and focusing on God instead of the circumstances.

Interview w/ Kaye Martin: Member Care

When Samaritan’s Purse staff were asked to help in unexpected ways as a result of the pandemic, worker shortages, and supply chain issues, they rose to the challenge and served selflessly. Kristy Graham sits down with Jim Harrelson, vice president of Operation Christmas Child, to reflect on God’s faithfulness, and she also hears from staff across the ministry who had the opportunity to serve for several weeks in a new department.

Serving in Unexpected Ways: Operation Christmas Child

Brad Morris

“Samaritan’s Purse has built a bridge for the church to reconnect with families that we didn’t have before,” said Pastor Brad Morris of First Assembly Mayfield. In Pastor Brad’s conversation with Kendra Bandy, one of our podcast team members, he shares how his hometown is turning to God in the months after the tornadoes last December. As he and his church congregation look to Easter, they’re seeing hope in the midst of heartache and God’s love in the middle of their sorrow.

Interview w/ Pastor Brad Morris: Anticipating Easter in Mayfield

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So grateful to be able to listen to these podcasts to stay connected to the heart of SP and the hearts of individuals connected to SP. This meaningful and thoughtful content is definitely serving the purpose for which it was made and the interviews are so well done! Thank you, team!

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Invited In

Franklin Graham

Kristy is joined by Samaritan's Purse President Franklin Graham who gives an inside look at how he came to be the head of the ministry after the passing of Dr. Bob Pierce. Franklin talks about those early days and the faith it took for him to take on such a big responsibility at such a young age. He also shares how the Lord brought him to his knees in a hotel room in Jerusalem and led him to a lifelong passion for sharing the Gospel with as many people as possible. You don't want to miss this one-of-a-kind interview!

Interview w/ Franklin Graham

Pat Fleming

After a long career in mortuary science, Pat and his wife felt God calling them to ministry. Pat is now committed to supporting military couples 24/7, for life through his job as the aftercare manager for Operation Heal Our Patriots. Hear how his life experiences have prepared him to radically love military couples long after their week in Alaska.

Interview w/ Pat Fleming: Operation Heal Our Patriots

From being held at gunpoint to being captured, Lebanese pastor, Sami Dagher, has found himself in many dangerous situations, yet he has never backed down from sharing the Gospel. In this special episode, Kristy talks to Pastor Sami about his path to ministry, finding true happiness, and what it means to be fearless in your faith. Though Pastor Sami refers to himself as a “dirty Gentile dog,” we call him a giant in the faith. His testimony is an encouragement and challenge to Christians around the world.

Interview w/ Pastor Sami Dagher

Kaitlyn Lahm, the media relations manager for Communications, is often first on the ground after a disaster with our response teams and travels to share the story of Samaritan’s Purse in the U.S. and around the world. While she usually works behind-the-scenes on this podcast, in this episode she’s in front of the microphone. Kaitlyn chats with Kristy about trusting God, putting people over product, and what it means to share the story of Samaritan's Purse in the middle of crisis situations.

Interview w/ Kaitlyn Lahm: Communications & Storytelling in the Midst of Disasters

Mary Dailey

As we transition into winter, we’ll hear from Mary Dailey, and how she faced numerous transitions of her own, yet still stood in obedience to God. Kristy talks with Mary about her experiences as a Samaritan’s Purse staff member, missionary in South Sudan, spouse, and mother. Mary expresses what it’s like to abide in the Lord and surrender to Him daily. Check out her new book on Amazon: “One Day One Village: A Tale From South Sudan.”

Interview w/ Mary Dailey

Ken Isaacs

This week, we are inviting you in to hear a special update on our work to help displaced Syrian families. Ken Isaacs, vice president of programs and government relations, shares more about our work in northern Iraq and how we are supporting partners in Syria. Ken sheds light on the complicated situation and shares how listeners can specifically pray for this unique response.

Interview w/ Ken Isaacs: Update on Syria

Warner Wallace

J. Warner Wallace

For the first time ever, Kristy hosts Invited In from the field! In this episode, she is joined by J. Warner Wallace, author of "Cold Case Christianity." Wallace and his wife spent time volunteering with Operation Heal Our Patriots this summer and has a unique perspective on the ministry as well as some great devotional thoughts.

Interview w/ J. Warner Wallace at Operation Heal Our Patriots

Eric Kohout

In Eric Kohout’s role as Director of Logistics for International Projects, no two days are the same. When a disaster strikes, Eric is ready to respond and send critical supplies to the areas in need. In this episode, Eric shares how he relies on the Lord in the midst of disaster situations and gets the right resources into the hands of people who are suffering.

Interview w/ Eric Kohout: Sending the Right Resources in the Midst of a Crisis

Kristy is on the ground at the 30th Annual Prescription for Renewal Medical Missions Conference, where she set up a recording studio to interview some of the amazing people that help make our medical ministries possible. In this episode, Kristy sits down with Samaritan's Purse nurse Kelly Sites. For nearly a decade, Kelly has deployed to disaster zones and conflict areas to bring healing and hope in Jesus' Name. She shares with Kristy how she became involved with Samaritan's Purse, how her faith has been challenged and grown in her work, and how she balances being a wife and mother of twins with deploying at a moment's notice for weeks at a time.

Interview w/ Kelly Sites at Prescription for Renewal Medical Missions Conference

Aileen Coleman

Many of you have had the privilege of hearing missionary Aileen Coleman tell stories of how God has worked among the Bedouin people who live in the desert of Jordan. BUT did you know that before she found earthly purpose and eternal redemption through Jesus she was called "the happy drunk"? In this episode, Kristy chats with Aileen about her wild youthful days, how she came to accept her life as a single woman, and how she has survived the many challenges of missionary life. She also offers some wise counsel to parents who may be struggling with children who aren't yet walking with the Lord. Don't miss this inside look at a remarkable woman of the faith!

Interview w/ Aileen Coleman

Felix Martin

Dr. Felix Martin Del Campo, long-time Samaritan’s Purse board member and friend of Franklin Graham, joins Kristy Graham to share God’s faithfulness through his work. Listen to Felix’s powerful story as he travelled around the world as a dentist for World Medical Mission. By meeting the dental needs of people from northern Iraq and Moldova to his practice in California, he shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a tangible way.

Interview w/ Dr. Felix Martin Del Campo

We all know the story of Dr. Kent Brantly, the Samaritan's Purse doctor who contracted the deadly ebola virus and miraculously survived. Now is your chance to hear from his parents and sister on what it was like for them to experience what many would consider their worst nightmare. Kent's parents also share some timeless wisdom on how to raise children with the faith to step out into the world for the sake of the Gospel.

Interview w/ The Brantly Family

Ken Isaacs joins Kristy to discuss the latest international disaster response in Mozambique and how he has seen the ministry's capacity grow through the years. He also shares his personal experience seeing the Lord work through the work of Samaritan's Purse through the years. A great inside look at what's going on today with some organizational history mixed in!

Interview w/ Ken Isaacs: Update on Mozambique Relief Efforts & SP Disaster Response Then and Now

We welcome back Aileen Coleman, the Australian nurse and medical missionary to the Bedouin people. Many of us have heard her astounding testimony, but in this episode, you’ll hear never-before-told stories of her experiences in the desert of Jordan. She reminisces on God’s faithfulness throughout her life, and gives wisdom to those who want to take the next step in ministry.

David Thompson

Think you already know everything about Operation Christmas Child? Think again! David Thompson, senior director for Operation Christmas Child--international joins Kristy to talk about his time as a missionary in Russia, where he distributed shoebox gifts and to give us all a deeper look at this project to bring great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in over 100 countries.

Interview w/ David Thompson: Operation Christmas Child

Lance Plyler

Ever wonder what World Medical Mission does? Kristy interviews the director of World Medical Mission, Dr. Lance Plyler. This is a great overview of this medical ministry of Samaritan's Purse--from the history to the vision for the future. Lance also shares how God called him to the ministry and what the transition was like for him and his family.

Interview w/ Dr. Lance Plyler: World Medical Mission

Richard Furman

When Franklin Graham and Dr. Richard Furman visited a remote mission hospital in Kenya, they saw three patients sharing one hospital bed. This moment changed the course of World Medical Mission. In this episode Dr. Furman, the co-founder of this special medical ministry, shares powerful stories where bold prayers of faith were answered, and he knew God’s hand was on the work being done to heal the sick and share the Gospel.

Interview w/ Dr. Richard Furman, Co-Founder of World Medical Mission

Skip Heitzig

We were pleased to welcome Pastor Skip Heitzig, Samaritan's Purse Board member and friend of the Graham family, to lead devotions this month at the International Headquarters in Boone, North Carolina. Covering material from his book, "You Can Understand the Book of Revelation," Heitzig spoke truth on God's goodness, omniscience, and second coming.

Staff Devotions w/ Skip Heitzig

Paul McKnight

Growing up in Southeast Asia, Paul remembers praying weekly for the country of Myanmar. Now he serves as the country director there, working alongside his wife Alison who has spearheaded the Samaritan’s Purse anti-trafficking projects in Myanmar. Paul shares how they have learned to trust God to direct their steps and rely on Him regardless of their circumstances.

Interview w/ Myanmar Country Director Paul McKnight

Brock Kreitzburg

Kristy chats with Brock Kreitzburg about how the one-time Olympic athlete and Hollywood stuntman came to the world of disaster response, how he met his wife on the field with Samaritan's Purse, and what the Lord has taught him has he leads the Disaster Response Unit in providing physical relief and sharing the hope of the Gospel with people who have lost nearly everything because of natural and manmade disasters.

Interview w/ Brock Kreitzburg, Director of International Disaster Response

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