Invited In

What’s it like to leave a disaster to go to a disaster? Listen as Kristy Graham talks with Alyssa Benson, a Samaritan’s Purse media relations coordinator, about her three week deployment to Cremona, Italy, during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this insightful episode, Kristy asks Alyssa about her role at the Emergency Field Hospital, new challenges of quarantine, and ways to pray for staff on the ground in Italy.

Learn more about how Samaritan’s Purse is responding to the coronavirus pandemic in this special episode of Invited In. Kristy Graham talks with Stephen Rhoads, director of campus relations, while he’s on the ground in New York City. Stephen is serving on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak at the Samaritan’s Purse Emergency Field Hospital in Central Park. Their phone call reveals insight, encouragement, and tangible ways to pray for all impacted by COVID-19.

Kristy Graham introduces you to Robinson Strickland, the audio engineer for the Invited In and On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse podcasts. Robinson, who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, offers truth and hope in the midst of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. Listen as Kristy and Robinson dive deeper into what scripture says about overcoming hardships, seeing God in suffering, and relying on His faithfulness through grief.

With so much uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, Kristy Graham is taking you back to 2014 when Kent Brantly spoke to Samaritan’s Purse staff during morning devotions. After being healed from Ebola, Kent reminds the ministry to remember God’s goodness and sovereignty. Kent gives insight and scripture about choosing faith, and how we can pray for our disaster relief teams. Tune in to hear updates about how Samaritan’s Purse is continuing to respond to coronavirus.

Tune in to this bonus feature as Kristy Graham talks with John Freyler, a regional care member manager for Latin America and the Middle East. Information about COVID-19 is changing daily, but what doesn’t change is God’s word. Listen as they discuss what God says about fear, how to help others who are anxious, and spiritual truths surrounding the epidemic. Scripture references in the episode are Psalm 56:3, 2 Corinthians 7:5, Psalm 121, Judges 6-8, 2 Chronicles 20, Philippians 4:6-8, Acts 14:20, Psalm 91, Psalm 118:19, 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, Psalm 46, Acts 2.

Join us as Samaritan’s Purse continues to celebrate 50 years of helping in Jesus’ Name. Tune in to this special staff devotion as Franklin Graham gives glory to God for all He has done through the ministry. Franklin honors those who have served alongside the ministry from the start, all while sharing stories of God’s faithfulness. You’ll also hear from Dennis Agajanian as he leads in a time of worship.

Paula Woodring, the Vice President for Quality Assurance and Social Media, began serving with Samaritan’s Purse when she was just 19 years old. She remembers that the foundation of the ministry has always stood on prayer – even when it was only her and a handful of other staff members. This month, Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating 50 years of God’s faithfulness through the ministry. Kristy sits down to hear Paula’s perspective as she describes God’s call on her life, the earliest days of the organization, and God’s provision through the work of Samaritan’s Purse.

Take a listen to hear Kristy’s packed conversation with Karen Daniels at Prescription for Renewal. She serves as the Cleft and Cataract Teams Program Manager for Samaritan’s Purse and is responsible for sending out surgical teams around the world. Those who know her well speak of her heart for these programs, and her passion to serve those marginalized in society. Tune in to this episode to hear Karen’s zeal for sharing the Gospel through medicine.

Some people’s history with Samaritan’s Purse began much earlier than their employment. Today, you'll have the chance to hear from three "ministry kids" who grew up with Samaritan's Purse. Listen as Katrina Hicks, Dustin Kerley, and Jake Chasteen share their experiences, trials, and memories of having a parent work for the ministry. This story-filled episode features Godly insight for all listeners, and encouragement for those in the ministry who are raising children.

After serving in Liberia for 14 years, Bev Kauffledt is back to serve at the Samaritan’s Purse International Headquarters in Boone, North Carolina. In this episode, Bev talks with Kristy about her childhood roots in the Yukon, her thoughts during the Ebola outbreak, and raising her children in Liberia. Tune in to hear how Bev leaned on God to help her make decisions in the midst of tough circumstances.

Merry Christmas, Invited In listeners. In this bonus episode, enjoy hearing Kristy Graham’s children share the Christmas story.

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.

One year ago this month, the deadly Camp Fire devastated the town of Paradise, California – blazing through more than 150,000 acres and taking the lives of 86 people. In response, Samaritan’s Purse helped hundreds of homeowners and partnered with Pastor Josh Gallagher of Paradise Alliance Church. In this episode, hear Pastor Josh’s story as he encourages the staff of Samaritan’s Purse during devotions by recalling God’s goodness even through the hardest seasons of life.

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.”

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Special Episode! Have you ever wished you could attend staff devotions at Samaritan's Purse? Well, this is your chance! We were recently blessed with a special message from Ken Bevel of Sherwood Baptist Church. Ken spent two decades in the Marine Corps--including duty in both Iraq and Afghanistan--before retiring from the military serve in ministry. You may also recognize Ken's name from his roles in the hit movies "Fireproof" and "Courageous." This is a great opportunity to listen in on this special Samaritan's Purse devotions time.