As disciples of Jesus Christ, we follow the Savior. And the way that he reached out and helped the sick

and how he lifted those despondent and how he helped those who were in need of comfort and peace,

we follow that same very example. And I've seen it done by wonderful people of all faiths all over the world.

This is Mary Richards, reporter at the Church News.

Welcome to the Church News podcast.

Today, we are taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Blaine Maxfield, managing director of welfare and of Latter-day Saints.

Blaine Maxfield, managing director of welfare and self-reliant services for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Thank you for joining the Church News podcast.

Thank you.

It's a pleasure to be here.

I want to talk about some of these incredible numbers from the Caring for Those in Need

2025 report.

We'll start off with these and then let's talk about them.

So the Church of Jesus Christ or Latter-day Saints expended $1.58 billion in 196 countries

and territories to care for those in need in 2025.

And the report lists so many numbers. Here are a few of them.

Three thousand five hundred fourteen humanitarian projects, more than 37 million pounds of food donated through Bishop's storehouses,

569 emergency relief projects, and 7.4 million hours of volunteer work. All of these numbers just seem so amazing to me,

but I wanted to kind of get your thoughts on this overall picture, but then what has impressed

you the most when you ponder these numbers? Thank you so much. You know, what really impresses me

is simple. It's people. That's what matters

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