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  • “The Gospel Of Ruth”

    August 24, 2020

    The Old Testament book of Ruth traditionally has been viewed as a beautiful love story. But is it really? Today on Discover the Word, the team and special guest Carolyn Custis James encourage you not to read the story as an American. Join them as they begin a study of the radical and surprising story […]

  • Naomi or Ruth?

    October 28, 2016

    The central character in the Old Testament Book of Ruth is . . . Ruth. Or is it? Today on Discover the Word, the group and guest Torrey Robinson weigh in on why they think this famous book of the Bible is actually more about Naomi than Ruth. Wrap up the week with longtime Discover […]

  • Is God at work in your mess?

    October 27, 2016

    Naomi’s story begins with a mess, but ends with a blessing. Today on Discover the Word,  guest Torrey Robinson and the group assess the character of Boaz, Naomi, and Ruth. They weren’t perfect, but they were virtuous, notable standouts in a culture that had largely forgotten God. Is God at work in your mess? Listen […]

  • Don’t let your pain distort the goodness of God

    October 26, 2016

    At one time or another, we’ve all felt hurt, wounded or angry. And in the midst of our pain, it’s easy for our viewpoint to get distorted and lose sight of the goodness and greatness of God. Today on Discover the Word, the group along with guest Torrey Robinson explore Naomi’s lament, using her lack of […]

  • Anger is not necessarily a bad thing, as long as you don’t stay there

    October 25, 2016

    Have you ever felt angry with God? Well, that’s not necessarily a bad thing as long as you don’t stay angry! Today on Discover the Word, the group and guest Torrey Robinson examine the life of the Old Testament woman Naomi and why she returned to Israel so sorrowful and bitter. Naomi sounded like she […]

  • Boaz, the husband of Ruth and ancestor of Jesus

    October 24, 2016

    Ever wished you could sit down with one of your favorite Bible characters to learn what makes them tick? Today on Discover the Word, we welcome Boaz to the table—the husband of Ruth and ancestor of Jesus. Torrey Robinson, son of longtime Discover the Word group member Haddon Robinson, plays the part of Boaz in […]

  • How does God want us to respond to the life He’s given us?

    April 28, 2015

    We’re not in control of the hand we’ve been dealt. But we do have a choice in how we play the cards we have. Join us as we conclude our study in Ruth with a biblical challenge.

  • Discover the visible fingerprints of God in the smallest details of life

    April 27, 2015

    Sometimes it can feel like we serve an unseen God. Yet, if we were to look closer, we’d find God is nearer than we think! Join us as we continue exploring the book of Ruth.

  • A surprising biblical scene with a woman proposing!

    April 24, 2015

    Traditionally, it’s a guy’s job to get down on one knee to ask for a lady’s hand in marriage. Well, our discussion today runs into a surprising biblical scene with a woman proposing! What’s that all about? Don’t miss our exciting conversation today.

  • How do we offer God’s love to others when we feel empty of it ourselves?

    April 23, 2015

    You can’t give what you don’t think you have. So how do we offer God’s love to others when we feel empty of it ourselves? Today we discover how Naomi went from hollow emptiness to overflowing fullness!