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What if your family could experience faith that stretches far beyond your front door—all while riding to soccer practice or gathered around the dinner table?

This week on Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine invites listeners into a heart-expanding conversation designed to inspire parents and kids alike to join God's great story—as it unfolds across the globe. The mission: to help families connect with the courage, compassion, and steadfast faith of believers worldwide, and to see how their own lives can make a difference right where they are.

Through captivating real-life stories—ranging from kitchens in Kenya to war-torn Ukraine—Catherine and guest Kristy Graham reveal practical ways every family can nurture a global perspective, build spiritual resilience, and become world-changers for Christ.

Meet the Guest

Kristy Graham is the host of On the Ground, a podcast from Samaritan’s Purse that takes listeners straight to the heart of God’s work in the world. A mother of four navigating life at the crossroads of parenting and international ministry, Kristy weaves together firsthand reports from refugee camps, surgery wards, and disaster response teams, making global transformation tangible for every family. With years of service alongside her husband Edward Graham (of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse), she stands as an authentic voice encouraging parents to raise kids with wide-open eyes, anchored in a big, bold faith.

In This Episode

• Why stories of sacrifice and courage from places like Sudan, Kenya, and Ukraine can anchor your family’s faith—and how to bring those stories into everyday life

• The Amani Ya Juu Project: How women escaping tragedy sew brokenness into celebration and “peace from above”—and how their journey can encourage both parents and kids

• Children’s Heart Project: The ripple-effect of transforming lives—how a single surgery can change an entire community

• An Unforgettable Testimony: A missionary pilot held hostage whose story of compassion and hope will keep your whole family riveted

• Practical ways to model compassion, perspective, and obedience—whether you’re a nurse, a catering manager, or teaching kindness at your kitchen sink

• Why every family can be part of the Great Commission—right from home

Notable Quote:

“Even if we aren’t getting what we want, we’re getting what we need. The Lord is with us. His presence is…enough.” — Kristy Graham

Episode Resources:

The Children's Heart Project

Amani Ya Juu (website & online store)

On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse Episodes mentioned:

• Brokenness, Transformation, and Celebration: Amani Ja Juu

• Plane Hijacked in Africa: The Pilot's Story Part 1

• Plane Hijacked in Farica: The Pilot's Story Part 2

• Ukrainian Pastor Shares fro

Marriage is not two people living in perfect harmony. Marriage is two imperfect people sharing the same house and the same thermostat! In this upbeat presentation, Pastor Doug Fields encourages us to resist the cultural concept of cutting difficult people out of our lives, especially when it comes to our marriage.

Both husbands and wives will learn easy habits that can transform a marriage into a thriving, enjoyable relationship! Guests include Dr. Greg Smalley, Shaunti Feldhahn, Kathi Lipp, Dan Seaborn, Dr. Ken Wilgus, Doug Fields, Patricia Ashley, and Jay Payleitner!

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In Genesis 9, Noah plants a vineyard, and eventually becomes drunk and uncovered in his tent. Then we are told that Ham sees the nakedness of his father, but when Noah wakes up he curses Canaan, Ham’s son. For more than two thousand years, interpreters have struggled to make sense of this story, trying to fill its gaps and explain its ambiguities.

Tune in as we speak with Justin Michael Reed, who offers a novel explanation in his recent book, The Injustice of Noah's Curse (Oxford UP, 2025)

Justin Michael Reed is Associate Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

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It's a special Them Before Us staff takeover as the gang gets together, in Brady Bunch style boxes, to share favorite mom and dad moments. Then Jenn and Sam go through some of the amazing moms in the movies as we round out the end of our Greater Than week of celebrating moms.

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In this episode of The Christian Indie Writers’ Podcast, we tackle a question every writer wrestles with:
Can compelling characters carry a weak plot—or will the story still fall flat?

We break down:
 • Why readers fall in love with characters (and when that’s not enough)
 • The hidden cost of a weak plot—even with amazing protagonists
 • How character and plot are meant to work together, not compete
 • Practical ways to strengthen your story without losing your voice

If you’ve ever poured your heart into a character but struggled to keep your story engaging, this episode will give you clarity—and a path forward.

Listen now and learn how to craft stories that keep readers emotionally invested and turning pages.

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