Podcasts about Boaz

The Kinsman Redeemer, who married a foreign widow to redeem her from a life of struggle. Another redeemer does the same to us - an offers us a promise of peace with him.  Sign up for special devotionals at StoriesoftheMessiah.com. As we dive deeply into iconic Bible heroes' enthralling narratives, we find more than just stories of faith and miracles. We discover a recurrent theme, a spiritual undertone that connects each tale to the grandeur of the Gospel. They're not just standalone legends; they're threads in a divine tapestry, weaving a story that foreshadows Jesus Christ, the ultimate hero, the promised Messiah who brings light to the darkest corners of history. For more Bible stories download the Pray.com app.  To learn more about Rabbi Schneider visit https://discoveringthejewishjesus.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Brooks away on vacation, Adam takes over the host's chair—and Jason and Eric join him for an episode filled with ministry updates, meaningful reflections, and some wonderfully strange rabbit trails.The guys celebrate students returning from MFuge, where an unexpected change of plans led to blessing bags, neighborhood prayer walks, and two courageous student testimonies. Then they explore the beautiful story of Ruth and Boaz, discovering how the kinsman redeemer points directly toward Jesus and reminds us that God is weaving together a story far greater than anything we can see in the moment.Along the way, Adam's security camera mistakes a dog for two wild turkeys, reports a fully clothed man watering the lawn, and eventually claims someone is vacuuming the grass. Plus, the guys make an important biblical discovery: He-Man really is in the Bible—they were just missing the dash.It's an episode about unexpected plans, unlikely people, God's redeeming work…and artificial intelligence that still cannot identify a turkey.

Join us as we continue in the book of Ruth, as we find out that it's more than a beautiful love story, it's a powerful picture of the Gospel. In this message, we explore why every one of us needs redemption, how our hearts naturally drift from God, and how Jesus fulfills every qualification of our perfect Redeemer. Through the life of Boaz, we see a glimpse of Christ: a Redeemer who was willing, qualified, and able to pay the price we could never pay ourselves. Finally, we're challenged to consider our own response, approaching Jesus with humility, faith, and complete surrender. If you've ever wondered what redemption truly means and how it changes your life today, this message is for you.

What does greatness look like in the kingdom of God? It may not look dramatic, impressive, or worthy of attention. Often, it looks like ordinary faithfulness, serving others, keeping your commitments, and trusting God when you cannot see what He is doing.In this message from the Book of Ruth, Pastor Erik explores how God works through ordinary people and everyday acts of faithfulness to accomplish something far greater than they could imagine. Ruth's story begins with famine, loss, grief, and uncertainty. Naomi returns home feeling bitter and empty, while Ruth leaves behind everything familiar to remain faithful to her mother-in-law and to the God of Israel.Through Ruth's quiet devotion, Boaz's generosity, and the birth of Obed, God begins writing a story of redemption that reaches far beyond their immediate circumstances. Ruth, a widowed Moabite woman who seemed insignificant by the world's standards, ultimately becomes part of the family line of King David and Jesus Christ.This story reminds us to trust the God of the ordinary, trust Him during seasons of crisis, and trust the God who redeems. Even when He appears to be working behind the scenes, God is present, faithful, and weaving our ordinary obedience into His greater story. Jesus is the ultimate Redeemer who makes the insignificant significant, the hopeless hopeful, the lost found, the bitter pleasant, and the empty full again.

Redemption at the Threshing FloorRuth 3Teacher: Pastor Tom YarbroughDate: July 19, 2026So far in our study of Ruth, we have seen the emptiness of Naomi in the loss of her husband and sons, the steadfast “hesed” love of Ruth toward Naomi, and the deep admiration that Boaz has for Ruth's character. Throughout the narrative, we have had hints of a coming restoration for this suffering family and it's clear that the unseen hand of Yahweh is working in the shadows, in spite of what might appear to be happenstance.Chapter 3 finds Ruth embarking on a risky night mission to the threshing floor of Boaz with the singular aim of redemption for herself and Naomi. Will Boaz turn out to be the right man for the job of kinsman-redeemer? How does this story point toward our need for Jesus as our kinsman-redeemer? Join Pastor Tom as we study Ruth 3 together.Support the showTo find more resources like these, follow us:Website: https://thevillagechapel.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVTzDbaiXVUAm_mUBDCTJAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvcnashville/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvcnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/tvcnashvilleTo support the ongoing mission of The Village Chapel go to https://thevillagechapel.com/give/. If you are a regular giver, thank you for your continued faithfulness and generosity!

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The final chapter of Ruth brings us from the edge of a cliffhanger to a beautiful resolution that reveals God's sovereign hand in the smallest details of our lives. We witness Boaz navigating the legal complexities of redemption with integrity and strategic wisdom, setting up a public court at the city gate where the entire community becomes witnesses to this transformative moment. What unfolds is a masterclass in faithful love, as Boaz willingly takes on the cost of redeeming both the land and Ruth, while another relative counts the cost and walks away. This mirrors our ultimate Redeemer, Jesus Christ, who counted the cost of our redemption and willingly paid it with His own life. The sandal exchange, a strange ancient custom that made the transaction memorable and binding, points us to the Holy Spirit, the down payment we receive when Christ redeems us. What began in famine, death, and emptiness ends in fullness, hope, and the birth of Obed, who would become the grandfather of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Himself. This reminds us that our faithful obedience in small, seemingly mundane moments is woven into God's grand narrative of redemption. We may never know the full impact of our loyal love toward God and others until eternity, but we can trust that God is orchestrating something far beyond what we can imagine.ChaptersChapter 1: Setting the Scene at the City Gate0:00 - 9:58We discover how Boaz strategically positions himself at the city gate to legally resolve Ruth and Naomi's redemption before the town elders and witnesses.Chapter 2: The Transfer of Redemption Rights9:58 - 21:30We witness the symbolic sandal exchange that legally transfers redemption rights from the unwilling relative to Boaz, who joyfully commits to redeem both the land and Ruth.Chapter 3: Blessing and Acceptance of the Outsider21:30 - 35:00We see the remarkable transformation as the entire community blesses Boaz and Ruth, elevating a Moabite woman to the same status as the founding mothers of Israel.Chapter 4: God's Sovereign Hand and the Birth of Obed35:00 - 45:12We celebrate God's direct intervention in granting Ruth conception, bringing fullness and restoration to Naomi's life and establishing the lineage leading to King David.Chapter 5: Our Place in God's Grand Story of Redemption45:12 - 50:08We are challenged to recognize that our faithful obedience in small things weaves our lives into God's grand narrative of redemption, just as Ruth and Boaz's story led to Jesus.

In this episode of Shift AI, Jared Wray, CEO and co-founder of Hyphen, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI is poised to eliminate the complexity of cloud infrastructure and the DevOps role entirely.Jared shares his unconventional career journey from growing up in a small town in Idaho, where technology barely existed, to washing dishes at 15, teaching himself programming at the local ISP, and eventually founding five startups across cloud computing, energy tech, and developer infrastructure. From bootstrapping Tier 3 (acquired by CenturyLink) to co-founding Palmetto, now one of the largest energy lenders in the nation, Jared's path has been defined by a passion for solving infrastructure problems.The conversation dives deep into why DevOps has become painfully complex, with developers needing to glue together seven to thirteen different services just to deploy a single application across providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Cloudflare. Jared explains how Hyphen is using AI to abstract away this complexity by asking developers only for business rules like uptime requirements and performance needs, then letting the AI determine the right architecture, deploy it, and operate it autonomously.Boaz and Jared explore why tools like Claude Code and other coding agents still cannot handle the full deployment lifecycle, what it would look like if AI agents replaced PagerDuty by calling you during an outage with a diagnosis and recommendation, and why the future of infrastructure is an autonomous cloud where humans are decision makers and agents handle everything else. The episode closes with a forward-looking discussion on agent-only companies, the death of cloud certifications, and why Jared believes DevOps was a good idea that we ran too long.This episode is essential listening for CTOs, platform engineers, and startup founders who want to understand how AI is moving beyond writing code to fundamentally transforming how software is deployed, operated, and scaled.Chapters[00:00] From Pocatello to Five Startups: Jared's Career Journey[02:49] Building Fonz, Co-founding Palmetto, and Finding Passion in Infrastructure[06:05] Why AI Led Jared Back to Infrastructure with Hyphen[07:05] First Job as a Dishwasher and Breaking Into Tech[08:46] What Is DevOps and Why Does It Exist[10:49] Why Cloud Infrastructure Has Become So Painfully Complex[12:36] How AI Can Apply Best Practices Without Reinventing the Wheel[14:35] The Hyphen Developer Experience: Business Rules Over Architecture[17:14] Why Claude Code and Coding Agents Cannot Solve Infrastructure Yet[20:26] The Full Context Problem: Operating Across Multiple Cloud Providers[23:07] Autonomous Cloud: When Agents Talk to Agents[24:17] Replacing PagerDuty: AI Agents That Call You During Outages[28:47] March Madness, Live Streaming, and Why Five Minutes Feels Like a Lifetime[30:59] Two Words for the Future of Work: Autonomous Cloud[33:20] Agent-Only Companies and Why Humans Will Be CEOs[35:12] DevOps Was a Good Idea We Ran Too Long[35:41] What Is Next for HyphenConnect with Jared WrayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredwray/Email: jw@hyphen.aiConnect with Boaz AshkenazyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy/Email: info@shiftai.fm

Discover how humble devotion and pure love transform lives in the inspiring story of Ruth and Boaz.This episode explores the story of Ruth and Boaz, highlighting the beauty of selfless acts of kindness and the impact they have on others. Through Ruth's dedication to Naomi and Boaz's generosity, we see a reflection of God's love and the importance of genuine compassion.Today's Bible verse is Matthew 6:1, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest Speaker Steve Deace speaks on Boaz and how to be obedient to the Lord.   Main Scripture & Points: Ruth 4:1-11 Ruth 2:1-2 POINT: Boaz Obeys God's Word Ruth 2:4-9 POINT: Boaz Is Compassionate Ruth: 3:2-4 POINT: Boaz Works Hard Ruth 3:8-14 POINT: Boax Is A Man Of Honor Ruth 4:1-12 POINT: Boaz Is Shrewd POINT: He Protects Ruth POINT: He Provides For Ruth POINT: He Defends Ruth   *This episode was recorded on 07/12/26

Tegan is a former Canadian resident and full-time engineer who now calls Pittsburgh home, where she's a full-time mom of three, always chasing sunshine and finding adventure in everyday family life. Known in the Rare and Mighty (RAM) community for her honest, "no sugarcoating" approach and her thoughtful exploration of special needs theology, Tegan shares the life-changing journey that began when her middle daughter, Eloise, was diagnosed with the rare genetic condition FOXG1 syndrome at just ten months old. In this deeply moving conversation, Tegan opens up about navigating the heartbreak of a late miscarriage, the shock of an unexpected diagnosis, and the difficult questions that challenged her faith. She reflects on how prayer, community, and God's unwavering presence reshaped her understanding of suffering, goodness, and unconditional love. Together, we explore the difference between grieving the future you imagined and finding joy in the life you have, the daily invitation to sacrificial love through caregiving, and how raising a child with special needs has transformed Tegan's relationship with God. She also shares the beautiful story behind naming her youngest son, Boaz, and what redemption has looked like for her family. Whether you're walking through hardship, caring for a loved one with disabilities, or wrestling with faith in difficult seasons, Tegan's honesty, wisdom, and hope will encourage you to discover God's love in unexpected places.

Turning | Ruth 1   Overview   Life rarely unfolds the way we imagined it would. Childhood dreams often collide with unexpected loss, disappointment, broken relationships, illness, and grief. In this message, Liz walks through Ruth chapter 1, showing that every person eventually arrives at a crossroads where they must decide what direction they will take. Will they turn away from God? Return to Him while remaining bitter? Or fully turn toward Him in faith? The opening chapter of Ruth is filled with tragedy, but it also introduces the first rays of hope. Liz reminds us that God is often working long before we can see it. Even in our deepest pain, He is preparing redemption. While suffering is real, it is never the end of the story for those who trust Him. Christ is the ultimate fulfillment of the hope first hinted at in Ruth's journey. Introduction: When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way We Planned Liz begins by reflecting on the excitement of leaving home after high school and the dreams she carried into adulthood. Like many people, some dreams came true while many unfolded very differently than she expected. She invites everyone to think about their own lives: What dreams did you have? Which ones became reality? Which ones never happened? Are there moments you wish you had made different decisions? Those questions prepare us to enter Ruth chapter 1. Naomi had what most people would consider the ideal life: Living in God's Promised Land A husband Two sons Security A future Then famine came. Instead of trusting God in the Promised Land, Naomi's family fled to Moab—a place associated with Israel's enemies. What began as a search for survival became a journey into devastating loss. One by one Naomi lost: Her husband Both of her sons Her security Her future Her hope Liz paints Naomi's grief vividly, helping listeners feel the crushing weight of losing nearly everything she loved. She challenges listeners to consider how closely Naomi's story resembles many of our own lives. While our losses may look different, everyone eventually experiences broken dreams, unanswered prayers, painful relationships, sickness, discouragement, or grief that leaves us wondering where God is. The central question of the chapter becomes: When life falls apart, what direction will you turn? 1. Godly Grief Liz explains that Naomi and Orpah both experienced unimaginable pain, but neither initially responded by grieving with God. Naomi returned to Bethlehem physically, but emotionally she remained trapped in bitterness. She even rejected her own name ("Naomi," meaning pleasant) and asked to be called "Mara," meaning bitter. Rather than seeing grief as something to avoid, Liz teaches that grief itself is holy when it is brought before God. God never asks His people to pretend they aren't hurting. Instead, Scripture repeatedly shows God's people lamenting. David filled the Psalms with tears. Jesus Himself wept at Lazarus' tomb. Our grief becomes holy when we allow it to draw us closer to the heart of God instead of further away. Liz shares her own story of years of severe back pain while serving as missionaries in Hungary. Endless doctor visits and chronic suffering left her repeatedly asking, "Why, God?" She explains that pain naturally tempts us toward bitterness because pain makes us forget two important truths: God sees us. God wants to sit with us in our suffering. Bitterness grows when we refuse to mourn honestly before God. Godly grief, however, allows us to mourn what God mourns—the brokenness of a fallen world and the separation sin has created. Instead of accusing God, we are invited to cry with Him. Instead of hiding our pain, we are invited to bring it before Him. God does not reject grieving people. He welcomes them. Bible Verses Ruth 1:20–21 Hebrews 4:15–16 Psalms (David's laments) John 11 (Jesus weeping at Lazarus' tomb) Key Quotes "There is a holiness to weeping." "When we weep, we join God in mourning things that are not the way they are supposed to be." "Instead of bitterness, choose godly grief." "Take your discouragement and disappointment to the Lord." 2. Choose the God Choosing You Liz contrasts the three women in Ruth 1. Orpah turns back. Naomi returns physically but remains bitter. Ruth turns fully toward God. Ruth had every earthly reason to go back. She was a Moabite. She worshipped false gods. She had no promise of security in Israel. She had no guarantee of acceptance. Yet she chose faith over familiarity. Liz shares her testimony about attending a Christian camp after losing her grandmother. She remembers watching a pastor lovingly embrace two young girls, and something awakened inside her heart. She realized she longed for a Father who delighted in her. That moment helped her understand that God had been pursuing her all along. In the same way, Ruth was not simply choosing God. God had already been drawing Ruth toward Himself. Liz encourages listeners to recognize this same truth. God is not waiting reluctantly for us to come. He is already pursuing us with love. Every person eventually stands where Ruth stood: Will we return to what is familiar but lifeless? Or will we trust the God who is calling us into new life? Faith often means stepping into an unknown future because we trust the One leading us. Bible Verses Ruth 1:15–17 Key Quotes "Ruth chose the God who was choosing her." "She turned to the God who had turned toward her." "There is a God choosing you—and you can choose Him too." 3. Choose to Cling to the King Who Knows Your Pain Ruth not only turned toward God. She clung to Him. Liz explains that Jesus understands suffering better than anyone. He experienced: Rejection Loneliness Betrayal Physical pain Grief Abandonment Because Jesus entered human suffering Himself, Christians never suffer alone. Liz points to Isaiah 53, describing Jesus as the "Man of Sorrows." She also shares the story of missionary Elisabeth Elliot, whose husband Jim Elliot was murdered while taking the Gospel to an unreached people group. Rather than responding with hatred, Elisabeth eventually returned to those same people to tell them about Jesus. Liz shares Elisabeth Elliot's powerful words: "Out of the deepest pain has come the strongest conviction of the presence of God and the love of God." That is the invitation of the Gospel. We are not invited to ignore pain. We are invited to cling to the Savior who understands it completely. Rather than carrying grief alone, we lean into Christ's presence. We discover that He does not merely watch our suffering. He enters it with us. Bible Verses Isaiah 53 Key Quotes "We are loved by the God who knows pain." "When pain hurts too much to bear, turn to the cross." "We don't mourn alone—but with One who understands." Conclusion: The Barley Harvest Was Beginning Although Ruth chapter 1 begins in famine, death, and sorrow, it ends with an unexpected sentence: Naomi and Ruth arrived in Bethlehem "as the barley harvest was beginning." What looked like a simple travel detail becomes a powerful picture of hope. While Naomi believed her life was over, God had already been preparing her future. Months before she arrived: Fields had already been plowed. Seeds had already been planted. Rain had already fallen. Harvest was already growing. God had been working long before Naomi could see it. Liz reminds listeners that the story doesn't end with Ruth chapter 1. Eventually: Ruth marries Boaz. Naomi's family line is restored. A child is born. That family line ultimately leads to Jesus Christ. God used Naomi's pain to prepare the coming of the Savior. Likewise, God uses Christ's suffering to bring salvation to the world. The promise for believers is not that life will always end happily here on earth. The promise is even greater. Jesus is our ultimate hope. One day He will bring us into the true Promised Land where there will be: No more sorrow No more pain No more death Life in abundance forever Until then, we continue to turn toward Him, grieve with Him, and cling to the King who understands our pain. Discipleship Group Questions Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth each responded differently to suffering. Which of their responses do you most identify with, and why? Liz described the difference between bitterness and godly grief. What does it practically look like to grieve with God instead of becoming bitter? Ruth chose to trust God even though she could not see what lay ahead. Where is God asking you to trust Him despite uncertainty? Isaiah 53 reminds us that Jesus is "a man of suffering, familiar with pain." How does knowing that Jesus understands your pain change the way you approach Him during difficult seasons? The chapter ends with the barley harvest beginning—a picture that God had already been preparing hope before Naomi could see it. Can you think of a time when you later recognized that God was working behind the scenes during one of your hardest seasons?

Providence in a Field of BarleyRuth 2Teacher: Pastor Matt PiersonDate: July 12, 2026In Ruth chapter 1, we follow the story of Naomi, a woman who has moved with her husband and sons to the land of Moab to escape a famine in Bethlehem. At the end of chapter 1, Naomi, having lost her husband and both sons, returns to Bethlehem along with her daughter-in-law Ruth. In the second chapter of Ruth, the women are back in Bethlehem, just as the barley harvest begins. Despite the obstacles of being a widow, desperately poor, and a foreigner, Ruth rolls up her sleeves and sets out to work in the barley fields.Join Pastor Matt as we study through the second chapter of Ruth and observe how God is working behind the scenes, guiding Ruth to the barley fields of Boaz, a wealthy and worthy man who also happens to be a kinsman of Naomi, of the clan of Elimilech, Naomi's husband. As the chapter unfolds, we see how God does extraordinary things in ordinary ways through ordinary people.Support the showTo find more resources like these, follow us:Website: https://thevillagechapel.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVTzDbaiXVUAm_mUBDCTJAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvcnashville/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvcnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/tvcnashvilleTo support the ongoing mission of The Village Chapel go to https://thevillagechapel.com/give/. If you are a regular giver, thank you for your continued faithfulness and generosity!

God's WORLD; God's MAN; God's GARDEN; God's UNION; God's Worldview - If marriage is foundational to a strong spiritual society then is it no wonder society is struggling so? Psalm 11:3Scripture Reading: Mt. 22:23-33I. The Union - 2:18-251. God acts - vv. 18-222. Adam reacts - v. 23• At last• Same body (bone/flesh)• Same root name 3. Moses speaks - vv. 24-25II. The Break Up - 3:1-131. From bliss to blame 2. Covering our own sin 3. Consequences of sin 4. In Christ reconciliation and healing is possible - Love God more than spouse; Love even your enemies (like ex's)5. Anger blinds us from seeing - Matthew 7:1-56. Jordan P - divorce of parents is more damaging on kids that the death of a parent III. The Reunion (After the Fallin') - God's Word speaks as if we can walk in marital bliss even after the sin of Adam and Eve and after our own sin!1. We will learn a lot from the marriage of Adam (Eve) - 2. We don't learn much about the marriage of Noah (don't even know her name) - 3. We can learn a lot about the marriage of Job (unnamed) - 4. We can learn a lot from the marriage of Abraham (Sarah, “Hagar” - Ishmael, Keturah after Sarah died w/ whom he had 6 sons) 5. We can learn a lot from the marriage of Isaac (Rebekah) - twins after 20 years of marriage (Jacob & Esau sibling rivalry not all that different from Cain & Abel).6. We can learn a lot from the marriages of Jacob7. We don't know a lot about the marriage of Joseph arranged by the Egyptian Pharaoh (Asenath - daughter of priest Potipheri)/. She bore Joseph the forefathers of 2 of the 12 tribes (Ephraim & Manasseh)8. We can learn a lot from the marriage of Moses (Zipphorah) - She saves his life and then in anger throws something at Moses - Ex. 4:24-26; don't hear that every day in our biblical counseling sessions!9. We can learn a lot from the marriages of David (8) - from Michal (daughter of King Saul) to Bathsheba (mother of Solomon). He had children with 7 of them!10. I wouldn't put anyone through studying the marriages of Solomon - however he had some great things to say about wives: Proverbs 5:18; 12:4; 18:22; 19:14; 31:10-31(1) Passages that apply very well to marriage:         *Ecclesiastes 4:11-12 -        *I Corinthians 13:1-13 -       *Ephesians 4:32 -      *Philippians 2:3-4 -(2) Marriage according to Paul - *I Corinthians 7:8 - don't do it *Ephesians 5:18-21, 22-33 (In what culture is Christ the Head of the Church?); Colossians 3:18-19(3) Marriage according to Peter - I Peter 3:1-7 (“likewise”; “grant her honor”; “fellow heir”)(4) Marriage according to Jesus - Matthew 19:1-9; 22:23-33 5 Marriages Worth Studying:• Adam & Eve (forgiveness) • Boaz & Ruth (selflessness) • Zechariah & Elizabeth (communication - 9 months of non-verbal communication)• Joseph & Mary (trust) - Put her away privately • Aquila & Priscilla (mutuality) - I Corinthians 18; Romans 16:13-14

Boaz, the Worthy Man

In this episode of Shift AI, Patrick Hillmann, Chief Strategy Officer at Logical Intelligence, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy for a conversation about why the next era of AI cannot be built on probability alone.Patrick shares his unconventional path into AI, from crisis communications and cybersecurity work at Edelman and General Electric, to steering Binance through its most turbulent years and a major DOJ settlement. At Logical Intelligence, Patrick now works alongside Yann LeCun, a Fields Medalist, and engineers from Meta, Google, and Cruise to build deterministic, energy-based reasoning models.Patrick explains why LLMs behave like a confident intern, fast and articulate, but wrong in ways you only catch if you already know the answer, and why critical systems like power grids, hospitals, and self-driving cars need a layer of certainty that probabilistic systems cannot provide. He and Boaz dig into Logical Intelligence's benchmark results, including a 98% score on the notoriously difficult Putnam math competition, and a public Sudoku test where their energy-based model, Kona, beat every major LLM combined while running on a fraction of the compute cost. This episode is essential listening for CTOs, technical leaders, and anyone trying to understand what comes after the current generation of large language models.Chapters[00:00] Patrick's Improbable Path: From Grad School to the Front Lines of a Geopolitical Crisis[02:43] From Binance to Chief Strategy Officer at Logical Intelligence[02:54] The First Paid Job: Unloading UPS Trucks in 100 Degree Heat[04:31] The UPS Lesson That Still Shapes How He Thinks About Work[04:47] Why LLMs Are Confident Guessing Machines, Not Truth Machines[07:14] The Team Behind Logical Intelligence: A Fields Medalist, Yann LeCun, and Math Olympiad Engineers[08:55] Is Logical Intelligence Betting Against LLMs?[10:32] The AI Sandwich: Where LLMs, Reasoning Layers, and World Models Fit[12:36] The Putnam Benchmark and Why Formal Proofs Don't Get Partial Credit[15:44] What Is an Energy-Based Model, Really?[19:54] Eve Badia's 15-Year Path to the Energy-Based Reasoning Model[22:04] Formal Verification and the Future of Secure Code Generation[23:33] When Unverified Code Fails: The Molson Coors Ransomware Story[25:39] Why AI Coding Tools Create Rat's Nests Engineers Can't Debug[28:53] The Sudoku Test: 98% Accuracy for $4 vs $14,000 for the Leading LLMs[31:13] ByteDance, China, and the Race for Formal Methods[33:42] Two Words for the Future of AI: Chaotic Determinism[37:12] Where to Follow Logical Intelligence and Founder Eve BadiaConnect with Patrick HillmannLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crisiscommunicationsConnect with Boaz AshkenazyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy/Email: info@shiftai.fm

Uncover the Gospel, woven into one of Scripture's most beloved stories. Through Naomi's enduring faith, Ruth's courageous pursuit of God, and Boaz's role as kinsman redeemer, we see a powerful picture of Christ's kindness, provision, and redemption. Discover how others are still drawn to God through the lives of His people, why the world still gleans from the goodness planted by Christianity, and how Jesus—the true Redeemer—welcomes all who come to Him in faith, restoring what was lost and making strangers into family. 

Title: Ruth and Boaz in the FieldPreacher: Jim HamiltonSeries: RuthPassage: Ruth 2:1–23

We're so glad you are here! Thanks for checking out Sunday's message!-- SUNDAY'S NOTES --In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Judges 21:25 NKJV Ruth 1:1-4 CSB Ruth 1:8-10 NLTGod's Kingdom doesn't allow for divided allegiance. It's not "this and that"; it's "this or that."Ruth replied, “Don't ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. Wherever you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me severely if I allow anything but death to separate us!” When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she said nothing more. Ruth 1:16-18 NLTGod's greatest blessings begin with the courageous decision to follow Him, no matter the cost or outcome. - (Josh)So Naomi returned from Moab, accompanied by her daughter-in-law Ruth, the young Moabite woman. They arrived in Bethlehem in late spring, at the beginning of the barley harvest. Ruth 1:21 NLTSo Ruth went out to gather grain behind the harvesters. And as it happened, she found herself working in a field that belonged to Boaz, the relative of her father-in-law, Elimelech. Ruth 2:3 NLTBoaz went over and said to Ruth, “Listen, my daughter. Stay right here with us when you gather grain; don't go to any other fields. Stay right behind the young women working in my field. See which part of the field they are harvesting, and then follow them. I have warned the young men not to treat you roughly. And when you are thirsty, help yourself to the water they have drawn from the well.” Ruth fell at his feet and thanked him warmly. “What have I done to deserve such kindness?” she asked. “I am only a foreigner.”“Yes, I know,” Boaz replied. “But I also know about everything you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband. I have heard how you left your father and mother and your own land to live here among complete strangers. May the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge, reward you fully for what you have done.” Ruth 2:8-12 NLTAt mealtime Boaz called to her, “Come over here, and help yourself to some food. You can dip your bread in the sour wine.” So she sat with his harvesters, and Boaz gave her some roasted grain to eat. She ate all she wanted and still had some left over. When Ruth went back to work again, Boaz ordered his young men, “Let her gather grain right among the sheaves without stopping her. And pull out some heads of barley from the bundles and drop them on purpose for her. Let her pick them up, and don't give her a hard time!” Ruth 2:14-16 NLTSpiritual poverty always finds miraculous provision when it meets the matchless love of Jesus, our Redeemer!So Ruth worked alongside the women in Boaz's fields and gathered grain with them until the end of the barley harvest. Then she continued working with them through the wheat harvest in early summer. And all the while she lived with her mother-in-law. Ruth 2:21-23 NLTThen Ruth came quietly, uncovered his feet, and lay down. Around midnight Boaz suddenly woke up and turned over. He was surprised to find a woman lying at his feet! “Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your covering over me, for you are my family redeemer.” “The LORD bless you, my daughter!” Boaz exclaimed. “You are showing even more family loyalty now than you did before, for you have not gone after a younger man, whether rich or poor. Now don't worry about a thing, my daughter. I will do what is necessary, for everyone in town knows you are a virtuous woman. Ruth 3:8-12 NLTEvery act of trust and surrender opens a door to deeper places of beauty in relationship with Jesus. Now in those days it was the custom in Israel for anyone transferring a right of purchase to remove his sandal and hand it to the other party. This publicly validated the transaction. So the other family redeemer drew off his sandal as he said to Boaz, “You buy the land.” Then Boaz said to the elders and to the crowd standing around, “You are witnesses that today I have bought from Naomi all the property of Elimelech, Kilion, and Mahlon. And with the land I have acquired Ruth, the Moabite widow of Mahlon, to be my wife. Ruth 4:7-10 NLTSalmon was the father of Boaz (whose mother was Rahab). Boaz was the father of Obed (whose mother was Ruth). Obed was the father of Jesse. Jesse was the father of King David. Matthew 1:5-6 NLT-------------------------------------------------Download the 828 Church app!To view our latest e-newsletter, the Midweek Momentum, and subscribe to our weekly updates, go here! https://linktr.ee/828church

1.  Facts about the Kinsmen Redeemer A. Member of the family  B.  Desire to redeem   C. Pays the price 2.  Naomi's advice to “stand still” A. Boaz had promised    B. Boaz isn't resting  C. Boaz has the resources  3.  Ruth's need for a redeemer A. She is under a curse  B. She is a stranger  C. She needs provision 4.  Jesus the Ultimate Redeemer A. Jesus was born  a man  B. Jesus came for you  C. Jesus paid your sin debt on the cross

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Boaz Gilad, a Jerusalem-born, New York-raised entrepreneur who spent 20 years building one of the most significant real estate portfolios in New York City, took his company public, lost it in a hostile takeover, and came out the other side as one of the sharpest performance coaches in the business. He's the founder of Zenith Clubhouse and the author of the Zenith Code, and he works with CEOs, founders, Olympic athletes, and anyone serious about closing the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Boaz doesn't sugarcoat anything. He talks openly about the 2008 financial crisis wiping out a huge chunk of what he'd built, and then years later watching the company he'd poured everything into get taken from him through a hostile takeover. He's clear that he owns his part in what happened, and he's equally clear that sometimes the wave is just bigger than the surfer. One of his investors told him exactly that during the hardest stretch, and it stuck. The point isn't to avoid failure. The point is how fast you get back on the horse. One of the most honest moments in this conversation is when Boaz pushes back on the entire inspiration industry. He's watched thousands of people walk into his workshops fired up, ready to change their lives, and then disappear by March. His take is direct: inspiration is sugar. It spikes and then it drops, and your actions drop right along with it. What actually moves the needle is discipline, planning the details, and knowing what your next small step is even when you don't feel like taking it. He asks a question worth sitting with: are you committed, or are you just interested? Ty and Boaz also get into what real leadership looks like under pressure. When Boaz's company was going under, a recovery officer told him he was going to fire all 60 employees at once. Boaz said no. He spent his last days in the office having one-on-one conversations with every single person on his team, making sure almost all of them had job interviews lined up before they walked out the door. That's the kind of story that tells you everything about who someone actually is. They cover how to spot a real expert versus someone who just looks the part on social media, why Boaz fires toxic clients even when it costs him money, and what he genuinely believes about AI and where the coaching industry is headed. His view is that AI will keep getting better at giving advice, but it will never replace the human being who can look you in the eye and tell you something you don't want to hear. His legacy isn't about a number or a title. He wants to be fully used before he's gone. That's it. Every conversation, every client, every opportunity to give something real to someone who needs it.  

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Boaz's Grace for Ruth, from Ruth 2:8-16, our invitation to the table. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, July 1, 2026.

1.  Naomi is a changed person  A. Bitterness is gone  B.  Concern for others   C. Practicing her faith  2.  Naomi the matchmaker  A. Boaz has been and will be their answer to prayer   B. Boaz likes Ruth  C. Boaz needs a push  3.  Ruth takes a chance  A. She could be rejected  B. She could be misunderstood  C. She could be accepted  4.  Boaz says, “I will” A. Admiration for Ruth  B. Honor God's Word  C. Commitment to purity  D. Protection from harm and of reputation  E. Generous reminder 

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Boaz's Grace for Ruth, from Ruth 2:8-16, asking What Are You Sheltering Under?. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 30, 2026.

Episode Summary Everyone talks about Ruth and Boaz. But what if the greatest love story in the Book of Ruth isn't romantic at all? In this final episode of the four-part rebuilding series, Dr. Chonta Haynes reveals why Ruth's covenant with Naomi became the foundation for everything God would do next. Through Ruth's unwavering loyalty, we discover how divine relationships, spiritual community, and godly mentorship become God's strategy for restoration. Whether you're rebuilding after divorce, grief, career transition, disappointment, or simply entering a new season, this episode will help you recognize the people God has assigned to walk with you—and why isolation may be the very thing delaying your breakthrough. What You'll Learn • Why the Book of Ruth is about far more than Boaz • The six words that changed biblical history • The difference between covenant and convenience • The three women God sends during rebuilding seasons • How to recognize your Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz • Why obedience often comes before opportunity • Three practical ways to rebuild trust after you've been hurt • How community becomes part of God's provision Detailed Podcast Timestamps 00:00 Why healing was never meant to happen alone 02:18 Looking back at the four-part rebuilding journey 05:41 Why isolation feels safe—but isn't 10:56 The hidden love story inside the Book of Ruth 12:38 The six words that changed everything 14:23 Loyalty before blessing 16:04 Woman #1 — Your Naomi 17:58 Woman #2 — Your Ruth 19:11 Woman #3 — Your Boaz (Community) 21:04 Three ways to rebuild trust after being hurt 23:22 Why you need a sister circle 25:48 The complete rebuilding roadmap 27:01 The meaning of Divinely Connected 27:36 One challenge that could strengthen a relationship today CROWNed by Design Collective: https://chontahaynes.com/collective Connect with Dr. Chonta Haynes Book a call https://chontahaynes.com/destiny YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ChontaHaynes Instagram: https://Instagram.com/ctahaynes LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chonta-haynes Support the Mission Heart 2 Heart Truth Foundation Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UZG5B9KX59U4S

This lecture concludes the book of Ruth by describing Boaz's meeting with the nearer relative at the city gate. Boaz raises the issue of Naomi's land, and the relative initially agrees to redeem it. When Boaz explains that this also requires marrying Ruth so that the family line can continue, the relative declines, saying it would endanger his own estate.Boaz then publicly accepts the role of family guardian before the witnesses at the gate. The elders bless Ruth, comparing her to Rachel, Leah, and Tamar, and welcoming her fully into the community. The sermon emphasizes that Ruth is no longer identified as an outsider but is incorporated into Israel.The final scene focuses on Naomi and the birth of Ruth's son, Obed. The townspeople celebrate with Naomi, and the sermon describes her caring for the child as a guardian or foster mother. Naomi's earlier bitterness is contrasted with this restoration, and the child's name is noted as significant.The lecture then develops two themes: God as restorer and God as the one who incorporates people into his larger story. Restoration is described as something that exceeds the original, and the sermon connects this idea to Scripture, human longing, and the book's ending in the genealogy of David.The final section argues that meaning is found not through self-made legacy but through sacrificial service. Ruth and Boaz are presented as examples of being brought into God's people through other-centered love, which is ultimately connected to Jesus, whose own self-giving death makes incorporation into God's family possible.

The world measures a man by success, strength, and accomplishments. God measures him by something far greater. Through the life of Boaz, discover four biblical marks of godly character; a walk with God, compassion for others, integrity, and a lasting legacy. Most importantly, see how every one of these qualities ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, the perfect example of true manhood.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Boaz's Grace for Ruth, from Ruth 2:8-10, asking Who Sees You, and Whom Are You Failing to See?. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 29, 2026.

Migrant Journeys: Naomi and Ruth - Pastor Hannah Witte - a2cc.org. Watch our livestream Sundays @ 11:00am - vimeo.com/annarborcommunitychurch  Summary:  What does loyal love look like when life falls apart? In this sermon from the book of Ruth, Pastor Hannah invites us to walk alongside Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz as they navigate famine, migration, loss, and uncertainty. In the midst of a violent and broken world, they choose hesed—God's loyal, faithful love—again and again, discovering that small acts of courageous love can become the very places where God brings redemption. Their story ultimately points us to Jesus, God's hesed in the flesh, who entered our broken world, refused self-protection, and gave himself for us. As we receive Christ's faithful love, we're invited to become people who embody that same love in our ordinary lives, trusting that God uses everyday faithfulness to prepare us for moments that lead to redemption.

A Gloriavale leaver says he doesn't think a new documentary is neutral, and is borderline sympathetic to the cult. The West Coast religious sect has granted documentary producer Dame Julie Christie rare access for new series, Devotion: The Gloriavale Story. Leaver Boaz Benjamin says he tried to watch without bias, but that changed quickly. "It just turned to the same old thing that we've been hearing for years and years - they didn't say anything that made me confident that they had actually changed." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Levi Matteson talks about Boaz's grace for Ruth, from Ruth 2:8-16, including: 1 the wrong kind of seeing crushes us; gracious seeing restores us (Ruth 2:8-9), 2 Ruth's question reveals the shock of grace (Ruth 2:10), 3 "under whose wings" names the true refuge beneath Ruth's life (Ruth 2:11-12), 4 Boaz becomes the visible form of the refuge he proclaims (Ruth 2:9, 14-16), 5 grace does not merely keep Ruth alive; it brings her to the table (Ruth 2:14), 6 the hidden generosity of Boaz shows how grace works beneath our work (Ruth 2:15-16), and 7 Boaz is good news, but he is not good enough (pointing to Christ). This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 28, 2026.

We're so glad you are here! Thanks for checking out Sunday's message!-- SUNDAY'S NOTES --Every abominable thing that the Lord hates they have done for their gods, for they even burn their sons and their daughters in the fire to their gods. Deuteronomy 12:31 ESVJoshua son of Nun secretly sent out two men as spies: "Go. Look over the land. Check out Jericho." They left and arrived at the house of a harlot named Rahab and stayed there. Joshua 2:1 MSGDivine Providence1) God is relentless in His effort to rescue, redeem, and restore. For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 NKJVGod is faithful to find those who's hearts are sincerely searching for Him.Before the men fell asleep, she went up on the roof and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the terror of you has fallen on us, and everyone who lives in the land is panicking because of you. For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two Amorite kings you completely destroyed across the Jordan. When we heard this, we lost heart, and everyone's courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in heaven above and on earth below. Joshua 2:8-11 CSB2) Recognizing God as God is the first step on the pathway to salvation and restoration.3) Honest pursuit of God and His will is powerful for you and all those near to you. Now please swear to me by the LORD that you will also show kindness to my father's family, because I showed kindness to you. Give me a sure sign that you will spare the lives of my father, mother, brothers, sisters, and all who belong to them, and save us from death. The men answered her, “We will give our lives for yours. If you don't report our mission, we will show kindness and faithfulness to you when the LORD gives us the land.”Joshua 2:12-14 CSB4) Surviving becomes thriving when we align ourselves with God, His wisdom and direction. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after being marched around by the Israelites for seven days. By faith Rahab the prostitute welcomed the spies in peace and didn't perish with those who disobeyed. Hebrews 11:30-31 CSB You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone. In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? James 2:24-25 NIV5) Redemption is a story written in red that testifies to the sovereign work of our loving Savior King! When we enter the land, you tie this scarlet cord to the window through which you let us down. Bring your father, mother, brothers, and all your father's family into your house. Joshua 2:18 CSB Shout!, God has given you the city! The city and everything in it is under a holy curse and offered up to God. Except for Rahab the harlot she is to live, she and everyone in her house with her, because she hid the agents we sent. Joshua 6:16-17 MSGThe men who had been spies went in and brought out Rahab, her father, mother, brothers, and all the other relatives who were with her. They moved her whole family to a safe place near the camp of Israel. Joshua 6:23 NLTNahshon had Salmon, Salmon had Boaz, his mother was Rahab, Boaz had Obed, Ruth was his mother, Obed had Jesse, Jesse had David, and David became king. Matthew 1:4-6 MSG-------------------------------------------------Download the 828 Church app!To view our latest e-newsletter, the Midweek Momentum, and subscribe to our weekly updates, go here! https://linktr.ee/828church

Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you or abandoned you? In this message from Ruth chapter 2, we'll witness the extraordinary kindness Boaz extends to Ruth—a kindness that points us to the even greater kindness of God toward His children. Through this passage, we'll see that even when God seems silent, He is faithfully at work behind the scenes. He has not abandoned His people. His mercies are new every morning, and His steadfast love never fails.Welcome to Antioch Georgetown! We are a church in Georgetown, TX, and our mission is simple--We lead people to follow Christ in a life-changing way.Get Connected:

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Cynthia Tee, former CTO of Smartsheet, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to integrate AI at enterprise scale responsibly, securely, and in a way that earns lasting customer trust.Cynthia shares her unconventional journey from growing up in Manila and working her first job at a library at age 12, to earning a computer science degree from MIT, building her career at Microsoft, running Ada Developers Academy, and ultimately leading engineering at Smartsheet through one of its most consequential chapters, including the company's transition from public to private and the rollout of its first generation of AI-powered features.The conversation dives deep into how Smartsheet approached AI integration: using generative AI to simplify formula generation and data visualization, being deliberate about what information was and wasn't sent to LLMs, and communicating transparently with enterprise customers who needed to trust the system before they would adopt it. Cynthia explains why trust, governance, and data classification aren't afterthoughts, they're the foundation that makes AI deployment possible at scale.Boaz and Cynthia explore the emerging role of MCP in connecting LLMs like Claude to applications like Smartsheet, translating user intent into real-world action across complex workflows. They also get into what SaaS executives often underestimate: that shipping AI features is the easy part, and evolving the rest of the organization, pricing, enablement, customer support, and role definitions is where companies get stuck.The discussion turns to the next generation of workers and the genuine tension young people face between learning a craft and leaning on AI to accelerate it. Cynthia shares a perspective on hustle, curiosity, and what it looks like when someone who's never written a line of code builds an inventory system for vintage clothing because a tool like Claude made it possible.This episode is essential listening for CTOs, engineering leaders, and product executives who want to understand what responsible AI deployment actually looks like inside a company operating at scale.

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In this lecture, the speaker begins by using a recent boat rescue video as an illustration of risk and sacrifice for others. He then introduces the book of Ruth and frames the chapter around the question of how far biblical love goes in seeking another person's good.The sermon reviews the situation of Naomi and Ruth. Naomi, once bereaved and empty, is now concerned for Ruth's future in Bethlehem. Ruth has been providing for Naomi through her work in the harvest, and the speaker emphasizes that each woman is acting with concern for the other.The main focus is Naomi's plan for Ruth to seek security through Boaz. The speaker describes the threshing floor scene as intentionally tense and ambiguous, and explains the cultural setting in which Ruth goes at night, uncovers Boaz's feet, and waits for his response.Ruth then asks Boaz to “spread the corner” of his covering over her, which the speaker interprets as a request for marriage and for him to act as family guardian or redeemer. He explains this role as including responsibilities such as protecting family property, settling debts, securing marriages, and defending relatives.Boaz responds positively, though he notes that another relative has the first claim. He praises Ruth's character, agrees to act, and sends her away with a large amount of grain so Naomi and Ruth will have food while matters are settled.The sermon concludes by connecting the story to Christian teaching on other-centered love. The speaker says biblical love risks reputation and sacrifice for others, and points to Jesus as the ultimate example of this kind of self-giving rescue and reconciliation.

1.  How to handle difficult people  A. Stay in control of emotions   B.  Focus on honoring God   C.  Practice the golden rule  D. Show as much grace as you can  2.  Lessons from Dad A. Know you are forgiven  B. Let the children see you love your wife  C. You can't recapture opportunities D. Nothing is more important then eternity  3.  Making his Dad proud  A. He eats with employees  B. He provides for employees  C. He helps others be respectful 

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This week, Nikki G., host of Surviving the Black Church and survivor of FIVE different high-control groups, discusses joining the first church on her cult-hopping journey, how she got initially pulled down the rabbit hole by conspiracy theories and the Book of Revelation, and the intensity and community that drew her to each group.She tells the girls about her second and more radical group, IHOP (International House of Prayer), how she eventually learned the term “religious addiction,” and why the idea of “waiting for your Boaz,” or your perfect husband, can be so harmful for women in the church. SOURCES Surviving the Black Church Podcast Black Religious Trauma Recovery Network Nikki G. Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com The David Alliance Garth Heckman Common Patterns Across Preparation for the ultimate purpose. OR AS I LIKE TO THINK OF IT WHAT THESE WAVES PRODUCE AS MY FREQUNCY - Obscurity and delay built character: Long "preparation seasons" stripped self-reliance and taught waiting on God. - Suffering produced empathy and reliance: - Skills and context were strategic: God repurposed their vocations/cultures (shepherding, fishing, scholarship, administration, tentmaking) rather than erasing them. - Failures were not disqualifiers: Denial (Peter), murder plot involvement indirectly (Paul, Paul shouting at the High Priest), family dysfunction (Joseph/David) became part of their testimony. - Positioning: Experiences placed them exactly where needed (Joseph in Egypt, Daniel in Babylon, Paul on Roman roads, Ruth in Boaz's field). - Ultimate purpose was bigger than comfort: Their lives advanced God's redemptive story—preserving Israel, establishing kingship, prophesying, building the Church, and pointing to Jesus.     Purpose Disruption follows purpose.  ie. God created the earth and sin entered. God calls a person and disruption enters,    If our purpose does not end in people it's empty of true fulfillment!     1 —  Purpose is simple. It is given to us by God. But is fulfilled thru your gifts, talents, passions, abilities, (these are different waves that create the frequency of your life)       2. Purpose has nothing to do with perfection - but rather in motion - continually moving forward in Gods purpose.   3. The sum of your interruptions, roadblocks and daily grind fulfill your purpose more than the grand scheme, dream or goals you achieve.   4. "Your unique gifting, passion and quirks were engineered for friction and addiction. What do I mean? Your purpose will cause friction for some. Your Purpose will be your addiction… you can't give up.   Joseph told his brothers his dreams. This wasn't just a young boys blunder, but a confidence and stubbornness born out of his purpose.       5. "Your purpose might look entirely invisible to the world." Culture tells us that impact is measured by volume, dollars, visibility, likes and applause. A divine perspective, however, measures weight differently.    

Today's Bible Verse: "May the Lord the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge, reward you fully for waht you have done." — Ruth 2:12 Ruth 2:12 highlights a beautiful picture of faith, loyalty, and finding security in God. After leaving behind her homeland and stepping into an uncertain future, Ruth chose faithfulness and humility. Boaz recognized that her actions reflected a deeper trust in God, who had become her true source of refuge. Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe Meet Today’s Host: Jennifer Dotzler Hear more from Jennifer D on Your Daily Bible Verse at LifeAudio Jennifer Dotzler is a passionate Bible teacher and disciple-maker with a heart for helping others grow in their faith. She brings together her love for Scripture and a practical, compassionate approach to encourage listeners through life’s highs and lows. With a deep desire to see believers strengthened in truth and equipped to walk closely with Christ, Jennifer offers thoughtful, biblically grounded insight in every episode. She’s honored to be part of the Your Daily Bible Verse team, where she aims to inspire and uplift others with truth that transforms.

In a Sunday school class icebreaker, almost everyone said they would rather do absolutely everything themselves before ever asking another person for help. I'm a one, which means I freely ask. For a long time, that felt like I was doing something wrong. But reading Ruth Chapter 3 taught me something different: asking for help is not weakness or selfishness. It's wisdom. And it opens doors you can't open on your own. In This Episode: Ruth had every reason not to ask: she was a foreigner, a widow, with no standing in her community, yet she went to Boaz and asked anyway because she knew she couldn't redeem herself alone Asking for help takes courage, which is not the absence of fear but going anyway, and when you're willing to be the only one in the room saying yes to needing people, everything changes When you finally ask, what you find on the other side might be exactly what you've been praying for, because the person you're asking often has the means, the willingness, and sometimes even the desire to help if only they knew Do not underestimate the power of your ask. You might be sitting on a real need while someone in your life is waiting for permission to step in and help you Connect with us! Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pzazzonline.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/pzazzartstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram- ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/pzazzartstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠  Text us: 1-334-249-1818

By John Freeman - The Old Testament is loaded with stories of people who picture Jesus in some aspect of their lives. We read stories which parallel the great work that Christ will do to establish His kingdom. We see Jesus' redemption of mankind in the story of Boaz and Ruth. We see the seventh day Sabbath and Holy

The Book of Judges ends in total moral chaos, with everyone doing "what is right in their own eyes." But right against that dark backdrop, a young foreign widow named Ruth and a heartbroken, barren mother named Hannah shine a brilliant light. If you feel surrounded by a spiritual famine, their stories are the ultimate anchor. Summary: In this episode, we bridge the gap between the chaotic era of the Judges and the dawn of the Kings of Israel by studying the Book of Ruth and 1 Samuel 1–7. We move past the surface history to uncover deep covenants of loyalty, the anatomy of desperate prayer, and the power of remembering the Lord's help. The Oasis of Ruth: We explore how the story of Ruth and Naomi serves as the absolute antithesis of pride. We look at Ruth's radical commitment to stay on the covenant path ("whither thou goest, I will go") even when it cost her worldly security. Famine in the House of Bread: We analyze the irony of Elimelech leaving Bethlehem—which literally means "House of Bread"—during a famine, and what it teaches us about seeking spiritual sustenance outside of the covenant. Hannah's Desperate Prayer: We dive into 1 Samuel 1, contrasting the shallow religion of Eli's sons with the agonizing, silent prayer of Hannah. We learn how she moved from wanting a son for her own status to vowing to "lend him to the Lord" for life. The Call of Samuel: We study the transition of prophetic power to a young boy who simply learned to say, "Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth." Raising Your Ebenezer: We break down the battle of Mizpeh in 1 Samuel 7. We discover what an Ebenezer—a "stone of help"—actually is, and why setting up markers of God's past deliverance is the only way to keep our hearts from wandering. Call-to-Action: Samuel set up a stone and declared, "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us." What is the "Ebenezer" or spiritual milestone in your life that reminds you of God's power when your faith feels shaky? Share your story in the comments below! To keep your eye fixed on a stable anchor and stay "Unshaken," please like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who needs a reminder of God's deliverance. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction to the Book of Ruth 4:18 Famine & Loss 11:44 Thinking of Others or Thinking of Self 26:47 Putting Your Blessings on Hold to Bless Others 31:27 Deciding to Go or to Stay 40:15 Giving In & Going Home 45:43 Gleaning in Boaz's Field 54:17 Providing & Protecting 57:42 Honoring the Stranger 1:03:17 Trust Under the Wings 1:09:05 Going Above & Beyond the Minimum 1:18:13 A Near Kinsman 1:25:26 Gleaning in the Right Fields 1:31:33 Ruth & Boaz at the Threshingfloor 1:42:20 Spreading the Skirt 1:54:10 Redeeming Ruth 2:06:08 Hannah's Portion & Provocation 2:16:44 Comforting the Afflicted 2:21:27 Hannah's Prayer & Eli's Misjudgment 2:37:22 Hannah & Samuel 2:49:23 The Song of Hannah 2:56:47 The Sins of the Sons of Eli 3:13:32 Samuel's Call 3:27:03 Raiders of the Lost Ark 3:36:23 The Consequences of Taking the Ark Unworthily 3:50:04 Returning to the Lord 3:56:04 Conclusion: Ebenezer

What do you do when God's plan looks nothing like the one you had for yourself? Professor Lori Newbold explores the timeless stories of Ruth, Naomi, and Hannah, uncovering what loyalty, grief, and a relational faith in Christ can teach us about trusting God through life's most unexpected detours.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/7fOsRSVrkn4FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE0:00 - Part 1 - Professor Lori Newbold2:09 Thematic set up6:43 Come, Follow Me Manual7:24 Gratitude for unanswered prayers and Naomi9:30 The healthiness of grief11:45 Sitting with sadness14:10 Emotional pain has no painkiller16:16 Naomi's love for her daughters-in-law and hesed19:25 Ruth's declaration and Mosiah 1820:46 What kind of mother-in-law was Naomi24:51 Ruth replaced her gods with Jehovah27:52 Part-member families and “I will go”28:25 Writing dreams in pencil30:19 Ruth gleaning in the fields and Boaz33:55 Kanap–wings and the skirt35:25 The Goel–Redeemer and kinsman41:47 Leaving Jerusalem–faith and relational not outcome based43:48 “But if not” faith46:06 Ruth's request at the threshing floor51:12 Boaz keeping the Law and seeking answers to others' prayers53:56 President Christofferson on God's PLan1:01:28 Bitter and sweet–Boaz as type of Jesus Christ1:02:26 Meekness as a defining attribute1:05:36 Developing meekness1:08:12 What would Hannah want us to know?1:12: 22 End of Part 1 - Professor Lori NewboldThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com