The Mercy Minute

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Mercy Ships Founder and President, Don Stephens, shares in his daily podcast how you can make a lasting difference in a world of need by following the model of Jesus. Including stories collected from all over the world, and especially from those who volunteer with Mercy Ships, Don explains how we don’t have to look far for ways to show mercy.

A Year of Gratitude

Dec 30, 2022

The New Year is around the corner. And like many others, I like to take time to reflect.

A Change of Heart

Dec 29, 2022

One day, a 12-year-old girl named Kaltoumi came to the Africa Mercy with a tumor that covered more than half of her face. Young patients are accompanied by an adult caregiver in our hospitals, but no one in Kaltoumi’s family could travel.

Prayerful Preparation

Dec 28, 2022

The people we serve have little to no access to healthcare. So, we often see very complicated cases on board our hospital ships.

The Small Things

Dec 27, 2022

Both of our hospital ships include a small boutique on board. There volunteers are able to swap and share items such as clothes and shoes.

Hymns of Healing

Dec 26, 2022

For many women in Africa, childbirth injuries are a normal part of life. Obstetric fistula is one of the most common and heart-breaking conditions to have.