Ken Isaacs: 35 Years on the Frontlines of War & Faith

Ken Isaacs has lived where most would never dare to go war zones, disaster areas, and humanitarian crises across more than 150 countries. As the Vice President of Programs and Government Relations for Samaritan’s Purse, Ken has spent 35 years leading aid efforts in the darkest corners of the world, from communist Ethiopia to Ebola clinics and earthquake sites. In this powerful conversation with Chad Robichaux, Ken reveals how his faith has sustained him through tragedy, personal loss, and the depths of human evil. This is not just a story of humanitarian aid, it’s a story of resilience, hope, and the light that shines even in the darkest places.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:31 – Moving to Ethiopia in the Midst of War
00:00:50 – Who Is Ken Isaacs?
00:01:19 – 35 Years of War Zones & Humanitarian Crises
00:01:40 – The Challenge of Staying Faithful
00:02:00 – Anger, Evil, and Letting Go
00:02:14 – The Toll on Family & Choosing to Serve Anyway
00:02:33 – Frontlines of War, Disease, and Disaster
00:02:52 – Seeing God Work in the Darkest Places
00:03:20 – Carolyn’s Illness and a 3-Step Game Plan
00:04:09 – The Darkness of Humanity & the Light of Hope
00:04:32 – The Foundational Problem: Spiritual Depravity
00:04:40 – “It’s Not Fixable”
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