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He appears once in the New Testament, mentioned only in passing in the Acts of the Apostles; only a few verses in the canon, but for the primitive Church, there is a whole corpus about Simon Magus, its most formidable antagonist, an enemy of such colossal proportions that he deserved to be called "the father of all heresies." His only mention in the Bible occurs at the beginning of the second volume of Luke the Evangelist where he had a minor confrontation with Saint Peter which nonetheless had a happy ending.

John Joseph Kelly - the quintessential Good Samaritan - changed the lives of thousands of people in need, first as a devoted Catholic priest; then as a champion of the poor and a father figure to troubled minority youth; and finally, as a one-on-one mentor offering hope and guidance to hardcore San Quentin inmates.

"In this book, Bob Maddux gives us a way to emotionally and spiritually connect with a world of hurting people. Beyond that, he shows how we can each help as he unpacks for us what he calls the 'Good Samaritan's Kit'. In it, we find 'simple tools, but powerful medicine' to heal the wounded'. [A] book for turning timid bystanders into ministers of mercy." (John Dawson, from the foreword)

In a world constantly chasing trends and headlines, it’s easy to overlook the good that still exists. The Good Samaritan Podcast is here to change that. I’m Amb. Dr. Monique Lynch-Jonah, a Christian wife, mental health professional, author, entrepreneur, and humanitarian diplomat—and bi-weekly, I’ll share stories, conversations, and insights that remind us of the light in the world. Together, we’ll dive into discussions that inspire us to heal, grow, and evolve. Join me as we explore hope, kindness, and resilience—no strings attached, just real talk for a better tomorrow.