Invited In

Happy Mother’s Day, Invited In family. Today, Kristy Graham introduces you to a dynamic mother-daughter team: Sara and Heidi Shannon. Sara Shannon is working as a chaplain in member care at our Emergency Field Hospital in Cremona, Italy. Simultaneously, her daughter Heidi Shannon is serving as a nurse at our Emergency Field Hospital in New York City. In this empowering episode, you’ll hear updates from the Samaritan’s Purse field hospitals, advice for raising children, and stories of God’s goodness through family.

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.