What does it cost to care for others in the middle of crisis?

In this powerful episode of Words of Life, we hear from Bobbi Geery of The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services as he shares the unseen emotional, physical, and spiritual weight carried by disaster relief workers.

As our upcoming Biblical Justice roundtable series approaches, this conversation sets the stage by asking an important question: Who cares for the caretakers?

Bobbi gives listeners a behind the scenes look at disaster response operations during major hurricanes and emergencies, coordinating personnel, deploying canteens, troubleshooting nonstop crises, and supporting teams working around the clock. But beyond the logistics, this episode explores the human side of disaster ministry: exhaustion, adrenaline, decision fatigue, missed family moments, and the emotional toll of constantly serving others in times of devastation.

If you would like to learn more about The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services, check out these previous Words of Life episodes:

The History of Disaster Response

Recent Disaster Responses

How Does The Salvation Army Respond to a Disaster?

Survivors and Recovery

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What does it cost to care for others in the middle of crisis?
In this powerful episode of Words of Life, we hear from Bobbi Geery of The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services as he shares the unseen emotional, physical, and spiritual weight carried by disaster relief workers.
As our upcoming Biblical Justice roundtable series approaches, this conversation sets the stage by asking an important question: Who cares for the caretakers?
Bobbi gives listeners a behind the scenes look at disaster response operations during major hurricanes and emergencies, coordinating personnel, deploying canteens, troubleshooting nonstop crises, and supporting teams working around the clock. But beyond the logistics, this episode explores the human side of disaster ministry: exhaustion, adrenaline, decision fatigue, missed family moments, and the emotional toll of constantly serving others in times of devastation.
If you would like to learn more about The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services, check out these previous Words of Life episodes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-disaster-response/id1161823629?i=1000615572953">The History of Disaster Response</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recent-disaster-responses-jeff-jellets/id1161823629?i=1000616462785">Recent Disaster Responses</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-the-salvation-army-respond-to-a-disaster/id1161823629?i=1000618221668">How Does The Salvation Army Respond to a Disaster?</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/survivors-and-recovery/id1161823629?i=1000619007911">Survivors and Recovery</a>
<a href="https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife">https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife</a>
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WORDS OF LIFE is a 15-minute, weekly show from The Salvation Army. It features interviews and powerful testimonies, engaging conversations about topics impacting the church today, and deep dive Bible studies. The show is available on your favorite podcast store and is airing on more than 200 radio stations around the world.

Words of Life: Weekly Christian Podcast with Testimonies & Teachings from the Salvation Army

WORDS OF LIFE is a 15-minute, weekly show from The Salvation Army. It features interviews and powerful testimonies, engaging conversations about topics impacting the church today, and deep dive Bible studies. The show is available on your favorite podcast store and is airing on more than 200 radio stations around the world.

The Hidden Cost of Caring for Others

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