Best First Generation Burden Podcasts (2024)

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An Instrument for God’s Glory 25:59

5h ago25:59

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God had a purpose for Devon’s life, a plan he could have never imagined. At 12 years old, Devon received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. This simple gift made Devon feel seen and loved by God and changed the course of his life. Hear how Devon has been an instrument for God’s glory through every season—even through a hurricane. Resources: Find…

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Beauty From Ashes: Hurricane Helene 26:00

5d ago26:00

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This week, Kristy Graham highlights an invaluable aspect of ministry in the Hurricane Helene response: the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Rapid Response Team Chaplains. Josh Holland, the international director of this team, talks about what it is like ministering to someone in their toughest moment. Hear stories from Josh’s time serving in t…

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God’s Love Showed Up: Hurricane Helene 26:00

14d ago26:00

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Flood waters from Hurricane Helene rushed through the Roten family’s property, but they trusted in the Lord. Even after the water receded and losing almost everything, they can clearly see God's faithfulness. Hear this story from Samaritan’s Purse staff devotions and be encouraged amid the storms going on in your life. Resources: Watch “Love Showed…

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Hope in Heartache: Hurricane Helene 25:59

19d ago25:59

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When Hurricane Helene devastated communities throughout the Southeast, thousands of volunteers stepped up to serve in Jesus’ Name. Kristy Graham talked with Samaritan’s Purse staff from North American Ministries and International Projects about the uniqueness of the response and how in this seemingly hopeless situation, God gives a peace that canno…

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Opening Doors in Israel and Gaza 25:59

26d ago25:59

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God is miraculously opening doors for Samaritan’s Purse to respond in both Israel and Gaza. Bev Kauffeldt and John Silkman, who are helping lead this response, share about what the Lord is teaching them personally and about our partners on the ground. One year after Hamas attacked Israel and the war began, God is equipping Samaritan’s Purse to give…

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Surrendering Control to God 26:00

1M ago26:00

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Relinquishing control is hard, but God is sovereign. Dave Philips, a deputy director for international projects at Samaritan’s Purse, shares how we can witness suffering firsthand, and choose to surrender it to the Lord—trusting Him with everything. Hear powerful Scripture that Dave clung to during his recent trip to Sudan. Resources: Read more abo…

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Fighting Spiritual Battles: Human Trafficking in Berlin 25:14

1M ago25:14

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In the red light district of Berlin, thousands of women are trapped in prostitution. Oftentimes, these women feel dirty and unworthy of love. Alabaster Jar volunteers and staff come alongside these women to show them they are daughters deeply cherished by God. Marina and Mariana, who lead Alabaster Jar for Samaritan’s Purse Germany, talked with Kri…

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Finding Treasure in the Field 25:03

2M ago25:03

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Disasters are not a distraction from ministry, they are opportunities for ministry. Kristy Graham sat down with Jeremy Zerkle from North American Ministries, who shared Scripture and stories from the field, where he has seen the Church step up amid devastating disasters across the U.S. Resources: Volunteer with U.S. Disaster Relief! Call the Billy …

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A Hope and a Future 26:18

2M ago26:18

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College students from Ukraine now have the opportunity to receive a Christ-centered education at North Carolina’s Montreat College through Samaritan’s Purse. Hear from Dr. Paul Maurer, the president of Montreat College, about how the Lord has directed this partnership as well as some of these Ukrainian students about what this opportunity has meant…

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Before They’re Broken: Human Trafficking Prevention 25:49

2M ago25:49

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Barry Jessen, the country director for Samaritan’s Purse in Cambodia, talked with Kristy Graham about how the Lord led him and his family to Cambodia over a decade ago. Barry shared what it has been like to see people break free from physical and spiritual bondage through anti human trafficking and safe migration programming. Resources: Hear more f…

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Faithfully Ministering to the Next Generation in Peru 24:10

3M ago24:10

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Travel with Kristy Graham to Lima, Peru, where you will hear what it was like to witness Operation Christmas Child outreach events and a graduation ceremony for The Greatest Journey. Many kids received shoebox gifts, but most importantly, they heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You will also hear directly from the hearts of pastors and Operation Chr…

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Step Out in Faith 26:04

3M ago26:04

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Holly Silkman talks with Kristy Graham about a new project in Israel that will impact people physically, mentally, and spiritually: an equine therapy center. Hear how the Lord opened the doors for this incredible leap of faith and what her prayer is for this program. Resources: Learn more about how Samaritan’s Purse is bringing relief to Israel and…

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Spreading Hope on the Island of Carriacou 26:05

3M ago26:05

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This week, hear directly from residents of Carriacou, who are picking up the pieces after the devastation of Hurricane Beryl. Kaitlyn Josten was on the ground from the beginning of the response. She spoke with beneficiaries, pastors, and Samaritan’s Purse partners about how they are finding hope in the heartache. Resources: Read more about the medi…

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Bearing Each Other's Burdens: Liberia Ebola Response Part 2 26:14

3M ago26:14

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When they didn’t feel like they could take another step, the Samaritan’s Purse team fighting Ebola in Liberia encouraged each other with Scripture. The verses they shared suddenly became a lifeline even though they had heard them countless times over the years. Kristy Graham talked with John Freyler and Dr. Lance Plyler about how they were able to …

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Remembering the Liberia Ebola Response: 10 Years Later 25:39

4M ago25:39

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Ten years ago, Samaritan’s Purse responded to the Ebola outbreak in Liberia. Kristy Graham spoke with our staff who were on the ground from the beginning about their experiences fighting the deadly disease and the suffering they witnessed daily. Hear from the hearts of our team members about how they witnessed God’s faithfulness even as they walked…

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Goodness of God: Hurricane Beryl Response 26:18

4M ago26:18

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Hurricane Beryl roared through the Caribbean, leaving total destruction in its wake. On Grenada’s Carriacou Island, nearly all structures were destroyed. Less than 24 hours after the storm hit, Samaritan’s Purse began serving those in desperate need of help and hope. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear from Kaitlyn Josten, who joined the first w…

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The Next Generation of Volunteers: U.S. Disaster Relief 26:20

4M ago26:20

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Volunteers are the lifeblood of Samaritan’s Purse U.S. Disaster Relief, and the next generation is here to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus Christ when homeowners are at their lowest. In this week’s episode, Bruce Poss with North American Ministries shared how he has seen God’s faithfulness through this next generation of servant leaders. Krist…

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Suffering Well: Pastor Skip Heitzig 25:14

4M ago25:14

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Kristy Graham talks with Pastor Skip Heitzig, who pastors Calvary Church in Albuquerque and serves on the board of directors of Samaritan’s Purse. Pastor Skip shares how he came to know Christ through a Billy Graham sermon and talks about what it has been like to travel the world with Franklin Graham, witnessing Samaritan’s Purse projects in action…

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An Anchor of Hope: Brazil Flood Response 26:19

5M ago26:19

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In response to major flooding across southern Brazil last month, Samaritan's Purse sent a Disaster Assistance Response Team to help in Jesus’ Name. Hear stories from Leslie Klein, a member of our Disaster Assistance Response Team, and testimonies from pastors on the ground, who have witnessed the body of Christ come together in the wake of this tra…

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Leading in Humble Confidence: Israel 26:18

5M ago26:18

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John Silkman, the country coordinator for Samaritan’s Purse in Israel, spoke with Kristy Graham about how he strives to walk in humble confidence and reliance on the Lord as he leads in a complex, tense region of the world. John shared what he is seeing on the ground in Israel and how Samaritan’s Purse programs build bridges in communities, providi…

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One Week in Alaska 26:14

6M ago26:14

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For 17 weeks every summer, military veterans and their spouses are invited to Operation Heal Our Patriots for a week-long marriage retreat. Kristy Graham takes listeners behind-the-scenes to experience what these military couples do day by day, immersing them in what life is like at Samaritan Lodge Alaska. Hear how the Lord transforms marriages thr…

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Our Ultimate Healer 26:10

6M ago26:10

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God is our ultimate healer—He can heal physically and, more importantly, spiritually. Samaritan's Purse medical staff and volunteers treat people’s physical conditions, and they also share the love of Christ. Hear from members of our medical staff who have led teams providing cleft lip and cataract surgeries in remote corners of the world, served i…

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The Greatest Love 26:20

6M ago26:20

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Parenting is a challenge, and when faced with a crumbling economy and healthcare system, expecting mothers in Venezuela felt helpless. A Samaritan’s Purse maternal-child health clinic near the Colombia-Venezuela border provides much-needed medical attention for moms and babies. While at the clinic, these families are cared for by doctors and chapla…

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Jesus Pursues You 24:26

6M ago24:26

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Dr. Ed Carns has served in the far corners of the world with Samaritan’s Purse both with World Medical Mission and the Disaster Assistance Response Team. He shares his testimony of how God used people in his life to point him to Christ and encourage him in his faith. The stories he shares with Kristy Graham demonstrate how God pursues each person i…

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Building Resiliency in Christ 25:42

7M ago25:42

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Bev Kauffeldt has served with Samaritan’s Purse around the world for more than two decades. Her life experience internationally coupled with her own testimony and cancer diagnosis have taught her to rely on God for strength daily. Bev candidly shares about failure and how it has taught her to rely on Christ. Resources: Find out more about the Samar…

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Opening Our Hearts to God’s Word 26:15

7M ago26:15

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Scripture is alive and active, and no matter the circumstances we face in life, God’s Word can help lift our eyes beyond our current situation and towards our eternal hope in Jesus Christ. This week, we are taking you behind the scenes to Samaritan’s Purse staff devotions where Randy Bishop talks about the history of the English Bible and how impor…

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Hope Is Where the Healing Starts 25:58

7M ago25:58

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God is our hope and our ever-present help in trouble, but there are times when our circumstances seem impossible. For some families in countries with minimal health resources, their children suffer from an untreatable condition: a heart defect. This is where Children’s Heart Project steps in to provide life-changing heart surgery, and God works in …

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John Wycliffe: Bible Translation Series 25:45

8M ago25:45

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John Wycliffe (also spelled Wyclif, Wickliffe, and other variants; c. 1328 – 31 December 1384) was an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, biblical translator, reformer, Catholic priest, and a seminary professor at the University of Oxford. He became an influential dissident within the Catholic priesthood during the 14th century and is consi…

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The Heart of a Country Director 26:13

8M ago26:13

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Country directors play a key role in leading and carrying out the mission of Samaritan’s Purse in our 15 country offices around the world. They work to ensure the passion for the Gospel stays at the forefront of everything their office engages in—from preventing human trafficking to providing clean water. Kristy Graham spoke to Edward Densham, the …

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Bible Translation and Preservation: Bible Translation Series 15:21

8M ago15:21

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This week we begin a series focused on the men and events that had a hand in translating the Bible into English. Note from "The Bible and Its History: the Manuscript Literature, Translation, and Early Printing of the Sacred Volume" "Here is a book, written by upwards of thirty different individuals, occupying different positions in society, living …

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The Transforming Power of the Gospel: Operation Heal Our Patriots 26:19

8M ago26:19

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Operation Heal Our Patriots transforms lives and gives veterans and their spouses hope in Jesus Christ. This week-long marriage retreat in Alaska provides military couples with Biblical training and Godly counsel, but the ministry does not stop there—Operation Heal Our Patriots walks with these couples for life. Kristy Graham, host of On the Ground…

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Helping Vulnerable Women Feel Seen and Loved 26:14

8M ago26:14

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Samaritan’s Purse protection programing around the world helps vulnerable women and girls experience God’s love in tangible ways by creating safer communities built on the foundation of Christ. Kristy Graham talked to Monica Napier, the global protection technical advisor, about her passion for this important work and her recent trip to Niger. Kris…

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Serving as a Spouse in Ministry 24:48

8M ago24:48

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Joy Dagher is a devoted wife, mother, and ambassador for Christ, who has chosen to cling to the promises of God in all circumstances. Joy and her husband, Sami Dagher, who was featured in our last episode, have spent their lives sharing the Good News in dangerous places while also raising a family. Kristy Graham asked Joy about her life as a spouse…

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The Apostle Paul: Part 4 The Journey to Rome 21:54

8M ago21:54

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After being arrested in Jerusalem, Paul was taken to Caesarea where he remained for two years awaiting trial. He was then sent to Rome as a prisoner, traveling by sea with other prisoners and a Roman guard. The journey was perilous and difficult, with the ship encountering a severe storm and eventually running aground on the island of Malta. Despit…

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The Apostle Paul: Part 3 The Third Missionary Journey 19:13

9M ago19:13

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Paul's third missionary journey took place between 54-58 AD and lasted for about three years. He traveled through several regions including Galatia, Phrygia, Macedonia, and Greece, visiting the churches he had previously established and strengthening them. Paul also spent time in Ephesus where he taught for 2 years. During this journey, Paul wrote …

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Ministering in the Hard Places 24:59

9M ago24:59

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Pastor Sami Dagher has served the Lord for decades in hard places that are not open to the Gospel. On a recent visit to international headquarters, Kristy Graham asked Sami about his work in ministry, topics like prayer and discipleship, and how the Lord brought about his life verse. Sami is full of wisdom and, though his life has not been easy, he…

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The Apostle Paul: Part 2 The First and Second Missionary Journeys 21:00

9M ago21:00

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In this episode of the podcast, we explore the fascinating story of Paul and Barnabas being sent on the first missionary journey. Join us as we trace Paul and Barnabas' journey through Asia Minor, learning about the people they encountered, and their method of sharing the Gospel. Then we will see what divides this dynamic duo and the companions the…

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From Emergency Detour to Miracle Story 26:01

9M ago26:01

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Francis, a young boy born with a heart defect, was in desperate need of surgery. When Children's Heart Project approved Francis to receive this life-saving procedure at a partner hospital in the Cayman Islands, it was a burden lifted. Francis and the team were en route to the hospital until the plans changed abruptly—there was an emergency during t…

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The Apostle Paul: Part 1 His Conversion 24:04

9M ago24:04

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For the next few weeks, we are looking at the life of the Apostle Paul. In this episode we will take a look at his life before conversion, what caused him to believe in Jesus, and then his life after his change from the persecutor of the Church to a believer of Christ! Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠for Bible studies and aids! ⁠⁠⁠Follow along on⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Franklin Graham Dedicates Ambulances in Israel 25:06

9M ago25:06

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Description: Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, joined hundreds of Israeli citizens last week to dedicate 14 new ambulances to Israel’s emergency services agency, Magen David Adom. Each ambulance was given in memory of fallen medics who lost their lives due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. While on the ground, our podcast corresponden…

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William Carey's Burden: An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians 27:56

9M ago27:56

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Welcome to the God's Peculiar People Podcast where we are beginning a series to explore the life and legacy of William Carey. William Carey is known as the "Father of Modern Missions." But before he left England to serve as a missionary in India he wrote a paper called "An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion o…

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Beyond the Headlines: God Sees 25:19

10M ago25:19

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The news moves on quickly to the next headline, but God doesn't—He sees the pain and the hurt caused by natural and manmade disasters. Even in the most remote corners of the world or storms that only affect one person, God sees all of our needs. The disasters we cover today aren’t headline news, but they are responses in which God has given Samarit…

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Words of the Past: Songs and Hymns 8:35

10M ago8:35

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This week we are featuring an episode from the Words of the Past YouTube Channel about Hymns of the Past.Hymns: - When I Survey the Wonderous Cross- Beneath the Cross of Jesus - Nothing But the Blood of Jesus- Are You Washed in the Blood? - Jesus Saves - I will Sing the Wonderous Story - Saved - The Way of the Cross Leads Home Thank you for watchin…

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God’s Providential Hand: A Conversation with Jim Dailey 26:20

10M ago26:20

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Jim Dailey, vice president of communications at Samaritan’s Purse, spoke with Kristy Graham about how he has witnessed God’s sovereign, providential hand throughout his 25 years of working in the ministry. Jim shared about perseverance in times of trial, and what it has been like taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Resources: Learn how you …

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Adam and Eve 17:07

10M ago17:07

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In the 3rd chapter of Genesis, the book of Beginnings, we find the explanation of the present fallen and ruined condition of mankind and this explanation takes us back to the first man and woman, Adam and Eve. In this episode, we delve into the story of the Earth's first couple, Adam and Eve, and the temptation they faced from the serpent in Genesi…

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R.A. Torrey American Evangelist and Bible Scholar 18:50

10M ago18:50

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Reuben Archer Torrey (January 28, 1856 – October 26, 1928) was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. He aligned with Keswick theology. In this episode of the podcast, we are taking a look at R. A. Torrey's profession of faith, his first meeting D. L. Moody, and how Torrey came to lead the Moody Bible Institute. Visit the ⁠ ⁠Etsy Sto…

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Franklin Graham: God’s Faithfulness in 2023 24:59

10M ago24:59

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Kristy Graham sat down with her father-in-law and Samaritan’s Purse president, Franklin Graham, who shared what he saw the Lord do in 2023. Franklin talked about where the organization responded around the world and how he saw God’s faithfulness in the midst of seemingly hopeless conflicts and disasters. Hear directly from Franklin’s heart about wh…

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Jim Elliot and Operation Auca 9:14

10M ago9:14

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This week, we take a quick look at the lives of Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, Roger Youdarian, Ed McCully, and Pete Fleming. Each of these men had a unique skill set they took with them to the mission field of Ecuador. These 5 men sought to reach the Auca/Waorini people with the Good News that Jesus Saves. The men lost their lives, but the Waorini people…

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Listen Again: Abiding in Christ 26:19

10M ago26:19

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Steve Nickel, vice president of Donor Ministries at Samaritan’s Purse, sits down with Kristy Graham to share his heart for the Lord and how he has been blessed through interacting with faithful supporters of the ministry. Steve talks about how he followed God’s call to come to Samaritan’s Purse and what it looks like to abide in Christ daily. Resou…

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Bible Reading in 2024 7:33

10M ago7:33

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Join me in reading the Bible in 2024. Each week I will post a Bible passage to read for the week in the community section on YouTube and on Instagram. Visit Anton the Move for Bible reading plans Use code Bible24 to get 50% off on Bible reading plans through January 21st. Thank you for watching! Bible Resources Instagram Podcast…

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