Invited In

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.