What does a "Good Samaritan" look like in 2026?
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The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus’ most well-known stories: a despised Samaritan helping an injured man ignored by others.
In today's society, many report struggling to intervene in emergencies because of the “bystander effect.”
So how can we resist that instinct and live out compassion in everyday life? Deborah Akinlawon from the Christian Police Association joined Michael to discuss.
Released on 13 Mar 2026
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