New Mercies Podcast

Our blessings come in many forms and from many places. For Carys Parker, one of her childhood blessings came in the form of an 8-year-old patient on board the Anastasis whose name just happened to be — Blessing. In a time of loneliness, Blessing beca...

As the year is coming to a close, we reflect back on the good times and some of the not-so-good times that left a mark on us. For many of our patients, their tumors removed was a highlight, but there are scars left behind. Even if we haven’t had surg...

It’s the season of giving gifts and we all know that the best gifts aren’t the ones that come wrapped with bows. On today’s holiday highlight, Dr. Brian Barki shares a special gift he was able to give on the Africa Mercy. He also tells about a gift h...

This holiday season we’re bringing you New Mercies highlights from the past year. So many powerful, inspirational stories have been shared — some too good to only hear once!Our first holiday highlight features Mercy Ships founders Don and Deyon Steph...

Bill Beagley heard of Mercy Ships many years ago and soon was aching to volunteer. When he heard that his electrical skills were needed on the Global Mercy, he jumped at the opportunity. He was only on board for 30 days, but the impact of those preci...

Volunteer Hospital DirectorKeren Fuhrmesiter was happy working as a dietician in Australia when God started to prepare her for something new. She didn’t know what that was or how it would unfold but had two desires: she wanted to travel and live clos...

Bob and Sherilyn Cook can trace their Mercy Ships roots way back to when they were young teenagers at church in rural Colorado. Some of their friends in youth group, Don and Deyon Stephens, went on to marry and become the founders of Mercy Ships. Alt...

Volunteer ChaplainMarty Schwebel was ministering as a pastor in California when he and his wife decided it was time to take their three sons and extend their ministry overseas. Marty had read about the need for chaplains in a Mercy Ships newsletter a...

Volunteer AccountantWhen Mercy Ships was serving in his home country of Cameroon, Moise jumped at the opportunity to master his English while working with Christians on board the Africa Mercy. Leaving behind a job as an accountant, he became a transl...

Thomas Dubourcq first encountered Mercy Ships in 1991 when he was 17 years old and boarded the Anastasis to perform with his drama group. Little did he know this experience on board would not be his last. Eventually becoming a TV producer, Thomas sou...

Volunteer NurseNurse Sarah Loving saw purpose in her pain as God took a hard season in her life and through it, gave her a new calling. While serving overseas, Sarah developed a heart for justice and a desire to help those who did not have the resour...

Volunteer Plastic SurgeonDr. Tertius Venter just completed his 40th visit on board a Mercy Ships vessel as a volunteer plastic surgeon. His first visit aboard the Anastasis radically impacted him and changed his life. Leaving his private practice beh...

Volunteer Orthopedic SurgeonWith similar missions, CURE International and Mercy Ships have come alongside to partner together in many ways.  In this episode Dr. Rick Gardner, CURE International’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), outlines the beautiful pa...

Heilke de Heer left her home in the Netherlands to board the Africa Mercy in Dakar, Senegal. She originally came as a receptionist but has willingly volunteered wherever there is a need. Currently she is serving in the communications department as a...

Colton Dixon is a Christian artist and former American Idol contestant who is partnering with Mercy Ships to help share the mission of bringing hope and healing to people in need. Colton felt an immediate connection with Mercy Ships through his new h...