Disaster Response & Deep Faith: A Look Inside Global Medical Missions with Dr. Elliott Tenpenny, MD

30/04/2025 27 min

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Join host Nate Thorpe for a compelling conversation with Dr. Elliot Tenpenny, director of the International Health Unit at Samaritan’s Purse. Dr. Tenpenny shares how his path shifted from traditional medical missions to leading global disaster response efforts. From deploying field hospitals in crisis zones to managing the emotional and spiritual toll of frontline work, this episode offers nurses a firsthand look at the intersection of faith, resilience, and clinical care. Gain insight into how God can work through moments of chaos—and how your own calling as a nurse can make an eternal impact.Resources/Links:Christian Medical & Dental Association (CMDA) — www.cmda.orgSamaritan’s Purse Community Medical Outreach — www.spcmovolunteer.orgWorld Medical Mission — www.samaritanspurse.org/medical/world-medical-mission/Bob Warren - Life on the Hill — www.lifeonthehill.orgThis podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!