On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse
On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse is a podcast with Kristy Graham that explores the work we’re doing around the world. Experience what it’s like to be in the field with our teams, and hear first-hand from staff, volunteers, and people we help.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 223
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Called and Commissioned: Sending Missionary Doctors
In the most remote areas of the world, communities are suffering without access to basic healthcare services. Missionary doctors have a unique global opportunity to bring physical and spiritual aid. …
Rebuilding After the Storm: Mayfield, Kentucky
Samaritan’s Purse is rebuilding homes and helping families recover in Mayfield, Kentucky after the deadly tornado outbreak that hit in December 2021. Meet homeowners who lost everything and be encour…
Finding God in the Floorboards
As a little girl living in communist Romania, Izabella McMillon received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift. Host Kristy Graham sits down with Izabella to hear about the life-changing impact o…
Unsung Heroes: Food Distributions in the Red Zone of Ukraine
The world is witnessing the aftermath of months-long conflict in Ukraine, but getting aid to those most affected by the violence continues to be complex and unpredictable. Kristy Graham takes you clo…
Ministry Update: A Conversation w/ Edward Graham
Kristy Graham sits down with her husband, Edward Graham, to hear a ministry update about the work of Samaritan’s Purse around the world. Edward shares the latest on four major projects, which have se…
Listen Again: Operation Heal Our Patriots (2019)
This episode originally aired in 2019 after Kristy Graham returned from Operation Heal Our Patriots in Alaska. This week-long marriage retreat brings spiritual refreshment, physical renewal, and marr…
Meet the Staff: Luther Harrison
Luther Harrison, vice president of North American Ministries, remembers the first year of disaster relief with Samaritan’s Purse when just 50 volunteers deployed. Now, thousands serve across the coun…
Memorial Day: Reflection and Pride
Kristy Graham interviews Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. Boykin to reflect on the importance of the sacrifice and honor of the men and women who paid the ultimate price in service to our country. Resource…
Tangible Love: Serving Patients in Ukraine
Kristy Graham introduces you to patients who Samaritan’s Purse is serving at medical clinics across Ukraine. Hear first-hand from refugees who are fleeing for their lives and the disaster response sp…
Hope in Heartache: Easter
As we prepare to celebrate Easter, we know that Jesus is our ultimate hope. Hear stories of God’s faithfulness in the midst of heartache from a local pastor serving in tornado-weary Kentucky, a Ukrai…
For Such a Time as This: Ukraine
Samaritan’s Purse teams—prepared and mobilized by God—are continuing to bring physical and spiritual help in Ukraine. Hear updates and stories directly from staff, patients, and leadership that are o…
Our First 72 Hours in Ukraine
Samaritan’s Purse is in Ukraine to help meet the needs of fleeing victims of the ongoing crisis. Hear the sounds and stories of what it’s like on the ground in Ukraine, how our team is responding, an…
The Headlines: Samaritan’s Purse Sends Emergency Field Hospital to Ukraine
On March 4, Samaritan’s Purse airlifted an Emergency Field Hospital and a Disaster Assistance Response Team on our DC-8 cargo plane to bring relief in the midst of the Ukraine crisis. Resources – App…
Ukraine Crisis: Behind-the-Scenes as the Response Develops
Samaritan’s Purse is responding to the recent Ukraine crisis. Come behind the scenes with Kristy Graham and the podcast team to hear how the ministry is mobilizing to bring physical and spiritual hel…
The Headlines: Our Prayer for Ukraine
Samaritan’s Purse is preparing to meet the needs of fleeing Ukrainians in the midst of the recent conflict. Hear from Kristy Graham as she offers Scriptures of encouragement and specific prayer reque…
Interview with Steven Curtis Chapman: Kentucky Tornado Relief Benefit Concert
– There is still time to buy tickets for the Kentucky Tornado Relief Benefit Concert on February 20th. – Visit Steven Curtis Chapman’s website to check out tour dates, new music, book releases, and s…
Staff Devotions with Franklin Graham
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at Samaritan’s Purse? Every morning, the staff gathers for a devotion in God’s Word and corporate prayer. Come with us behind the scenes to hear a messag…
Miracles on Miracles: 2021 Wrapped
Happy New Year, On the Ground listeners! God moved in amazing ways through Samaritan’s Purse in 2021. Join us as Kristy shares unheard miracle stories from our work in some of the most remote corners…
Special Episode! Behind the Scenes of Christmas Eve Lunch in Kentucky
Kristy Graham shares the ministry’s God-sized goal—feeding thousands of people in Mayfield, Kentucky on Christmas Eve. On December 15th, the idea was first discussed. Now, our food services team is…
The Headlines: Devastating Tornado Outbreak
“I’ve never seen anything like this,” shares a Samaritan’s Purse photographer on the ground this weekend in Mayfield, Kentucky. Samaritan’s Purse is actively responding to the deadly tornadoes that r…