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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 26 MIN

Why Should We Hurt When Others Are Hurting?

from On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse · host On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse

If you’re reading the news headlines and you find yourself tired or overwhelmed by the pain and suffering in our world, you’re not alone. Many Christians are struggling to figure out how to grieve with compassion for the number of disasters plaguing communities near and far. Kristy Graham sits down with Jeremy Zerkle to talk about why Christians should care when others are hurting. Resources:Listen to our episode with Jeremy’s wife about her work as a licensed counselor and how she addresses compassion fatigue, burnout, and suffering in the world through her profession and as a follower of Christ.Listen to “A Journey Up the Amazon River” to hear the incredible story of bringing Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to an isolated ethnic group in Peru. 

If you’re reading the news headlines and you find yourself tired or overwhelmed by the pain and suffering in our world, you’re not alone. Many Christians are struggling to figure out how to grieve with compassion for the number of disasters plaguing communities near and far. Kristy Graham sits down with Jeremy Zerkle to talk about why Christians should care when others are hurting. Resources: Listen to our episode with Jeremy’s wife about her work as a licensed counselor and how she add...

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