Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 52 minutes ago
When most people think about humanitarian work, they think about money. But is there more to it?
Sharon Eubank, director of Latter-day Saint Charities for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, believes that the real power to change lives comes from something much deeper.
In this episode, Sharon shares her experiences working in places devastated by war, poverty, and natural disasters. From standing at the wreckage of the Sri Lanka tsunami to learning from everyday acts of kindness in her own neighborhood, she reveals that the gospel of Jesus Christ carries a greater capacity to transform lives than money ever could.
True humanitarianism begins with listening, respecting agency, and offering dignity.
Whether you’ve wondered how you can make a difference in the world or in your own community, this conversation will help you see that the most powerful humanitarian work begins right where you live.
00:00:00 Intro / Trailer
00:01:11 Beyond Money: What Can We Really Do?
00:07:45 Sri Lanka Tsunami: Discovering Who Holds the Real Power
00:13:06 Three Women, Three Stories of Everyday Humanitarianism
00:16:28 Lesson from BYU–Idaho: Slow Down and Connect First
00:19:39 A Panhandler Who Taught Me Dignity
00:24:36 Moving Past Polarization and Finding Common Ground
00:28:51 The Women’s Shelter Lesson: Ask What They Truly Need
00:34:14 A Friend Who Helped Me Pray Again
00:36:37 Sharon’s Favorite Scripture on True Riches
00:42:50 Gustavo: The Joyful Spark of Humanitarian Work
00:45:43 How Jesus Ministered: The Pattern for Us All
00:50:09 Early Career Lessons: Confidence Through Mentorship
00:54:18 Facing Tragedies We Can’t Fix
00:59:13 What If the World Chose to Live This Principle?
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THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
When most people think about humanitarian work, they think about money. But is there more to it?
Sharon Eubank, director of Latter-day Saint Charities for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, believes that the real power to change lives comes from something much deeper.
In this episode, Sharon shares her experiences working in places devastated by war, poverty, and natural disasters. From standing at the wreckage of the Sri Lanka tsunami to learning from everyday acts of kindness in her own neighborhood, she reveals that the gospel of Jesus Christ carries a greater capacity to transform lives than money ever could.
True humanitarianism begins with listening, respecting agency, and offering dignity.
Whether you’ve wondered how you can make a difference in the world or in your own community, this conversation will help you see that the most powerful humanitarian work begins right where you live.
00:00:00 Intro / Trailer
00:01:11 Beyond Money: What Can We Really Do?
00:07:45 Sri Lanka Tsunami: Discovering Who Holds the Real Power
00:13:06 Three Women, Three Stories of Everyday Humanitarianism
00:16:28 Lesson from BYU–Idaho: Slow Down and Connect First
00:19:39 A Panhandler Who Taught Me Dignity
00:24:36 Moving Past Polarization and Finding Common Ground
00:28:51 The Women’s Shelter Lesson: Ask What They Truly Need
00:34:14 A Friend Who Helped Me Pray Again
00:36:37 Sharon’s Favorite Scripture on True Riches
00:42:50 Gustavo: The Joyful Spark of Humanitarian Work
00:45:43 How Jesus Ministered: The Pattern for Us All
00:50:09 Early Career Lessons: Confidence Through Mentorship
00:54:18 Facing Tragedies We Can’t Fix
00:59:13 What If the World Chose to Live This Principle?
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👇 Watch the full conversation and let us know what stood out to you most.
📱 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetrealsj
🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Apple & Spotify
📹 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond surface-level faith.
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Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions.
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Disclaimer:
THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
