Ruth Con Continues: Boaz by InterVarsity BC

Ruth Con Continues: Ruth by InterVarsity BC

Ruth Con Continues: Naomi by InterVarsity BC

In this podcast we'll cover Ruth 3.

**trigger warning** Scripture and content could be triggering. We talk about sex, purity culture, and systems that lead the sexual exploitation of women.

Thanks again to our dramatic reading team.

Check out "Obed's Lullaby" by Derek Joyce on the Ruth Con Mixtape.

Scripture referenced:

Genesis 19 + 38

A conversation with two InterVarsity alumni as part of the Boaz Character Group!

Thanks to Terri (InterVarsity Staff Candidate), Sydney, and Phoebe for the conversation!

Ruth reflects on her first evening back in Bethlehem with Noami. As they celebrate the beginning of Sabbath, Naomi shares the story of Lot's Daughters and of Judah and Tamar to perpare her daughter-in-law for life in a new land.

Track Info:

Evan Ng - Tears

Evan Ng - In Solitude

Evan Ng - I don't belong here

A Lamentation of grief over past year. How does Naomi's story speak to our troubles today? Themes of the harvest, gardenening from Isaiah 55 and Isaiah's Suffering Servant frame a prayer and encouragment for those who are weary, empty and bitter.

Track Info:

Riley Bergen - The Cost Produced by Nolan Annable

Voice Clips Provided by: Kostas, Adriana, Brad, Joy and Lara

Bitter - Jillian Wilson by InterVarsity BC

A Jewish wedding is an incredibly beautiful and joyous occassion. Here the people of Bethlehem celebrate the wedding of Ruth and Boaz. They sing to Naomi about their story and God's faithfulness

Inspired Ruth's declaration to Naomi in Ruth 1, this song reflects the idea of hesed or loyal love which she demonstrates through the rest of the story through her actions.