What if your family could experience faith that stretches far beyond your front door—all while riding to soccer practice or gathered around the dinner table?

This week on Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine invites listeners into a heart-expanding conversation designed to inspire parents and kids alike to join God's great story—as it unfolds across the globe. The mission: to help families connect with the courage, compassion, and steadfast faith of believers worldwide, and to see how their own lives can make a difference right where they are.

Through captivating real-life stories—ranging from kitchens in Kenya to war-torn Ukraine—Catherine and guest Kristy Graham reveal practical ways every family can nurture a global perspective, build spiritual resilience, and become world-changers for Christ.

Meet the Guest

Kristy Graham is the host of On the Ground, a podcast from Samaritan’s Purse that takes listeners straight to the heart of God’s work in the world. A mother of four navigating life at the crossroads of parenting and international ministry, Kristy weaves together firsthand reports from refugee camps, surgery wards, and disaster response teams, making global transformation tangible for every family. With years of service alongside her husband Edward Graham (of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse), she stands as an authentic voice encouraging parents to raise kids with wide-open eyes, anchored in a big, bold faith.

In This Episode


Why stories of sacrifice and courage from places like Sudan, Kenya, and Ukraine can anchor your family’s faith—and how to bring those stories into everyday life


The Amani Ya Juu Project: How women escaping tragedy sew brokenness into celebration and “peace from above”—and how their journey can encourage both parents and kids


Children’s Heart Project: The ripple-effect of transforming lives—how a single surgery can change an entire community


An Unforgettable Testimony: A missionary pilot held hostage whose story of compassion and hope will keep your whole family riveted


Practical ways to model compassion, perspective, and obedience—whether you’re a nurse, a catering manager, or teaching kindness at your kitchen sink


Why every family can be part of the Great Commission—right from home

Notable Quote:

“Even if we aren’t getting what we want, we’re getting what we need. The Lord is with us. His presence is…enough.” — Kristy Graham

Episode Resources:

The Children's Heart Project

Amani Ya Juu (website & online store)

On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse Episodes mentioned:


Brokenness, Transformation, and Celebration: Amani Ja Juu


Plane Hijacked in Africa: The Pilot's Story Part 1
Plane Hijacked in Farica: The Pilot's Story Part 2


Ukrainian Pastor Shares from the Front Lines
Suffering for Christ's Sake (Rebuilding 500 Churches in Sudan)


The Great Commission is for Everyone — On the Ground Podcast

Takeaway for Christian Parents

Let these stories spark new conversations in your home—about gratitude, compassion, and what it truly means to follow Jesus wherever He leads.


How could your family join God’s global story—starting right where you are today?

Listen now and discover the adventures, faith, and joy God wants to unleash in your family—no passport required.

What if your family could experience faith that stretches far beyond your front door&mdash;all while riding to soccer practice or gathered around the dinner table?
This week on Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine invites listeners into a heart-expanding conversation designed to inspire parents and kids alike to join God's great story&mdash;as it unfolds across the globe. The mission: to help families connect with the courage, compassion, and steadfast faith of believers worldwide, and to see how their own lives can make a difference right where they are.
Through captivating real-life stories&mdash;ranging from kitchens in Kenya to war-torn Ukraine&mdash;Catherine and guest Kristy Graham reveal practical ways every family can nurture a global perspective, build spiritual resilience, and become world-changers for Christ.
<hr>
Meet the Guest
Kristy Graham is the host of On the Ground, a podcast from Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse that takes listeners straight to the heart of God&rsquo;s work in the world. A mother of four navigating life at the crossroads of parenting and international ministry, Kristy weaves together firsthand reports from refugee camps, surgery wards, and disaster response teams, making global transformation tangible for every family. With years of service alongside her husband Edward Graham (of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse), she stands as an authentic voice encouraging parents to raise kids with wide-open eyes, anchored in a big, bold faith.
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In This Episode
<ul>
<li>
Why stories of sacrifice and courage from places like Sudan, Kenya, and Ukraine can anchor your family&rsquo;s faith&mdash;and how to bring those stories into everyday life
</li>
<li>
The Amani Ya Juu Project: How women escaping tragedy sew brokenness into celebration and &ldquo;peace from above&rdquo;&mdash;and how their journey can encourage both parents and kids
</li>
<li>
Children&rsquo;s Heart Project: The ripple-effect of transforming lives&mdash;how a single surgery can change an entire community
</li>
<li>
An Unforgettable Testimony: A missionary pilot held hostage whose story of compassion and hope will keep your whole family riveted
</li>
<li>
Practical ways to model compassion, perspective, and obedience&mdash;whether you&rsquo;re a nurse, a catering manager, or teaching kindness at your kitchen sink
</li>
<li>
Why every family can be part of the Great Commission&mdash;right from home
</li>
</ul>
Notable Quote:
<blockquote>
&ldquo;Even if we aren&rsquo;t getting what we want, we&rsquo;re getting what we need. The Lord is with us. His presence is&hellip;enough.&rdquo; &mdash; Kristy Graham
</blockquote>
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Episode Resources:
<a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/childrens-heart-project/?_gl=1*1r09qsd*_ga*MTY3MjA2MjY5NS4xNzYzNDgzODc3*_ga_D0D4JVT839*czE3NzQ5NzcwMTYkbzE4OCRnMCR0MTc3NDk3NzAxNyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_ga_4PRXX8W56S*czE3NzQ5NzcwMTYkbzE5MCRnMCR0MTc3NDk3NzAxNiRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_gcl_au*MTcxNDIzOTgyNS4xNzczNjkyNzg3">The Children's Heart Project</a>
<a href="https://amaniafrica.org/">Amani Ya Juu </a>(website &amp; online store)
On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse Episodes mentioned:
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/podcast/brokenness-transformation-and-celebration-amani-ya-juu">Brokenness, Transformation, and Celebration: Amani Ja Juu</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/podcast/plane-hijacked-in-africa-the-pilot-s-story-part-1">Plane Hijacked in Africa: The Pilot's Story Part 1</a>
</li>
<li><a href="https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/podcast/plane-hijacked-in-africa-the-pilot-s-story-part-2">Plane Hijacked in Farica: The Pilot's Story Part 2</a></li>
<li>
<a href="https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/podcast/ukrainian-pastor-shares-from-the-frontlines">Ukrainian Pastor Shares from the Front Lines</a>
</li>
<li><a href="https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/podcast/suffering-for-christs-sake">Suffering for Christ's Sake</a> (Rebuilding 500 Churches in Sudan)</li>
<li>
<a href="https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/podcast/the-great-commission-is-for-everyone">The Great Commission is for Everyone &mdash; On the Ground Podcast</a>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Takeaway for Christian Parents
Let these stories spark new conversations in your home&mdash;about gratitude, compassion, and what it truly means to follow Jesus wherever He leads.
 How could your family join God&rsquo;s global story&mdash;starting right where you are today?
Listen now and discover the adventures, faith, and joy God wants to unleash in your family&mdash;no passport required.

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.

Topics covered on this podcast include:
What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith
Can Our Words Change the Future?
Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?
13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z
What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?
How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview 
Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children

Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World&nbsp;podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.
Topics covered on this podcast include:
<ul>
<li>What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith</li>
<li>Can Our Words Change the Future?</li>
<li>Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?</li>
<li>13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year</li>
<li>5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z</li>
<li>What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?</li>
<li>How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children</li>
</ul>
Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

Christian Parent, Crazy World is a podcast dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world.

Christian Parent, Crazy World

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Stepping Outside the American Bubble to See God at Work (w/ Kristy Graham ) - Ep. 184

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