The Hidden Cost of Caring for Others
What does it cost to care for others in the middle of crisis?
In this powerful episode of Words of Life, we hear from Bobbi Geery of The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services as he shares the unseen emotional, physical, and spiritual weight carried by disaster relief workers.
As our upcoming Biblical Justice roundtable series approaches, this conversation sets the stage by asking an important question: Who cares for the caretakers?
Bobbi gives listeners a behind the scenes look at disaster response operations during major hurricanes and emergencies, coordinating personnel, deploying canteens, troubleshooting nonstop crises, and supporting teams working around the clock. But beyond the logistics, this episode explores the human side of disaster ministry: exhaustion, adrenaline, decision fatigue, missed family moments, and the emotional toll of constantly serving others in times of devastation.
If you would like to learn more about The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services, check out these previous Words of Life episodes:
The History of Disaster Response
How Does The Salvation Army Respond to a Disaster?
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