Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes: In the opening chapter of Ruth, we meet Naomi — a woman whose life is marked by famine, loss, and deep sorrow. Felling forced to leave Bethlehem by her husband and seek survival in Moab, she experiences the bitterness of tragedy. Yet even in her darkest hour, God is quietly at work, preparing the way for redemption through ... Show More
Jun 2025
Ruth, Naomi, Boaz, and a Cosmic Redemption
<p>Redemption E4 — During a dark time in ancient Israel, idolatry, injustice, and death ruled the land and its people. In the midst of a famine, a destitute widow tragically loses her husband and adult sons and is left alone with her immigrant daughter-in-law. It’s a horrible sit ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2025
The Beauty of Starting New
No matter how far you've strayed, God's grace is always just one step away. Emy uncovers how struggles, loss, and even our own disobedience can be used to fulfill God's greater purpose in this powerful reflection on the story of Ruth and Naomi. Ruth's journey from a foreigner to ... Show More
47m 19s
Mar 2022
Day 90: Ruth and Boaz (2022)
Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she's had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we've been through, God is always with us. To ... Show More
20m 6s
Mar 2023
Day 90: Ruth and Boaz (2023)
Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she's had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we've been through, God is always with us. To ... Show More
20m 6s
Mar 2024
Day 90: Ruth and Boaz (2024)
Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she's had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we've been through, God is always with us. To ... Show More
19m 32s
Mar 2025
Day 90: Ruth and Boaz (2025)
Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she's had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we've been through, God is always with us. To ... Show More
20m 24s
Sep 2025
Rooted in Hope: Trusting God Through Every Season
In this episode of The Compelled Podcast, Emma Mae McDaniel invites you to find steady ground in the promises of God, no matter what circumstances you’re walking through. Drawing from Jeremiah 17 and Matthew 7, Emma reminds us that blessing isn’t defined by ease, but by being roo ... Show More
17m 57s