How to Respond with Compassion

How to Respond with Compassion

From On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse by On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse

May 15, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

Edward Densham discusses the importance of responding to suffering with compassion through a spiritual lens.

Edward Densham has seen war, famine, disease and disasters all over the world. The more we see, the easier it is to become numb or even callous toward suffering. In this week’s episode, Edward reminds us that we are to see these situations through Jesus' eyes. Kristy also reflects on scripture and shares how we can have a compassionate heart and allow that to spur us on to compassionate action. Resources: Listen to “Led By Compassion: Kijabe Hospital” and hear about Edward Densham’s upb...

People in this episode

Guest: Edward Densham

Topics covered

  • compassion
  • suffering
  • spirituality
  • action
  • scripture

Keywords

  • compassion
  • suffering
  • spirituality
  • action
  • Edward Densham
  • Kijabe Hospital

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Led By Compassion: Kijabe Hospital

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