Called to Care | You Can’t Do Everything, But You Can Do Something

In this episode, we sit down with Ralph Boer to talk about social impact, justice, compassion, and what it really means to live out faith beyond good intentions. Ralph shares his journey from growing up in the Netherlands, to working in communications, to gradually stepping into a calling shaped not by one dramatic moment, but by consistently leaning into where God was leading — from washing student dishes, to youth work, to refugee response, homelessness, and social impact. His story is a reminder that calling often unfolds step by step, through simple obedience and a willingness to respond.  We talk about the realities of frontline work — the weight of refugee crises, homelessness, and systemic injustice — and the challenge of keeping your heart soft when the needs feel overwhelming. Ralph opens up about some of the hardest moments he’s faced, from the refugee camps in Calais to walking with vulnerable people through uncertainty, and shares how prayer, surrender, and community help him keep going. This conversation also challenges the idea that social impact is for “certain people” or specific careers. Ralph reminds us that for believers, living out justice, compassion, and practical love isn’t optional — it’s part of following Jesus. Whether that looks like advocacy, volunteering, giving, encouragement, or simply learning someone’s name, we all have a role to play. This episode is a powerful reminder that while we can’t do everything, we can all do something — and that faith on the frontlines often starts closer to home than we think. Scriptures mentioned: Luke 4:18–19, Matthew 25:35–36, Isaiah 58, Isaiah 1:17. Chapters (00:00:17) - Working Out God: Faith in the Real World(00:09:00) - Living in the Will of God(00:13:35) - What is Social Impact of the Church?(00:24:46) - Community involvement in the fight for the sick(00:25:22) - Practical ways people can get involved in social issues(00:27:34) - Social Impact and The Gospel(00:31:18) - Fighting the Calais Jungle(00:38:01) - How do I find God's strength in all of that?(00:38:48) - Peter's understanding of God's heart for people(00:47:23) - God's journey with you(00:47:35) - Scriptures for social impact work(00:51:50) - Be the Hands of the Poor