In this episode of the Retrieving Catholicity podcast, Pastor Mason Ballard interviews his sister Molly Alford, who works with Send Relief, a compassion ministry. They discuss the role of the church in mercy ministry, the importance of community engagement, and how the gospel is central to their work. Molly shares insights on how Send Relief collaborates with local churches to meet community needs and the impact of Serve Tours in mobilizing volunteers. The conversation emphasizes the unity of the church in serving others and the necessity of addressing both physical and spiritual needs.

Serve Tour: https://sendrelief.org/serve-tour/

Mason Ballard Ministries: https://masonballard.com/

Resurrection Church: https://resurrectionwv.com/

CONTENTS OF THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

01:29 Molly's Role at Send Relief

03:54 Overview of Serve Tour Projects

05:37 The Local Church's Role in Compassion Ministry

06:44 Catalytic Impact of Send Relief on Churches

09:17 Unity in the Church Through Service

14:00 Gospel Centrality in Compassion Ministry

19:14 The Relationship Between Works and Gospel Witness

21:34 The Church's Mission and Community Engagement

23:13 Practical Steps for Churches to Serve

26:12 Balancing Internal and External Focus in Ministry