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Podcast: Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast
Episode: Ministering to Mariners
Description: In the latest episode, David Helvarg & Vicki Nichols Goldstein talk with the Reverend Robert Wilkins about how his faith led him to his work with the Seafarers Ministry, serving ship crews arriving at the Port of Oakland, California. Wilkins and his team make ship visits, help crew members connect with families in places like the Philippines and Bangladesh, and check in on conditions such as time spent at sea and food quality — often doing follow-up when issues arise.They also support mariners on shore leave with recreation, transportation, and other needs, and even coordinate doctor vi...