Prayer amid Pandemic
Prayer amid Pandemic is a podcast to encourage and sharpen the church during this season of coronavirus. Twice a week we’ll give you stories of Christian individuals and communities whose lives and faith were shaped by sickness. We’ll also get an update on the latest on the COVID-19 situation and pray together, hearing from Christians around the world.
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Episode 16|19min
The First Native American Saint’s Life Was Scarred by SmallpoxKateri Tekakwitha lost loved ones and most of her vision due to an outbreak. She held onto her love for God.
Episode 15|20min
The Christian Teens Who Took on the Spread of EbolaHow young people in Sierra Leone stepped up when an epidemic broke out.
Episode 14|17min
The 17th-Century Poet, Nun, and Theologian Who Died Caring for Those Sick with CholeraWhat the writing and life of Renaissance woman Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz offered the church during her lifetime—and today.
Episode 13|16min
Perpetua’s Brief Life Came Between Two PlaguesA noblewoman from Carthage converted to Christianity. A decision that changed everything.
Episode 12|17min
Even Fellow Believers Didn’t Understand Her Love for AIDS PatientsLittle was known about the epidemic. But Philomena Percival’s love for God prompted her to take risks for the sick in Guyana.
Episode 11|23min
Sickness Shaped the Faith of This Family of Fourth-Century TheologiansHow Macrina's untimely death impacted her brothers Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa.
Episode 10|22min
What a Plague-Ravaged Village Knew About EternityAn English town’s response to hardship in the 17th century offers a challenge to the global church today.
Episode 9|22min
The Black Death Left Many Terrified. Not Catherine of Siena.After a pandemic killed millions, one woman still boldly shared God’s love.
Episode 8|22min
They Named a Pandemic After This Church LeaderHow a third century bishop’s response to the plague inspired the church.
Episode 7|25min
What a Puritan Leader Learned About Disease Control from the Man He EnslavedCotton Mather’s response to an outbreak in his community was inspired by Onesimus’s life story.
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