Practicing Catholic Podcast
Hope, Redemption, and Chaste Love: The Book of Ruth (Part 2)
Episode 2
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09-Feb-2026
In this episode of the Practicing Catholic Podcast, hosts Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger conclude their inaugural Bible study by diving deep into the second half of the Book of Ruth. What initially seems like a strange or even uncomfortable story unfolds into one of Scripture’s most beautiful portraits of hope, virtue, and redemption.
Together, they explore the dramatic threshing floor scene, the role of the kinsman-redeemer, and how Ruth and Boaz break destructive patterns from Israel’s past through freedom, courage, and moral clarity. Set against the chaos of the period of the Judges, Ruth reveals how God’s providence works through ordinary choices marked by fidelity, chastity, and self-giving love.
This conversation highlights why Ruth stands at the heart of salvation history — pointing forward to King David and ultimately to Christ — and why its message still speaks powerfully to modern Christians seeking holiness in family life, marriage, and everyday decisions.
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Watch the Art of Living series on Formed: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/1482207
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Purchase the Parish Program version of Art of Living with Leader and Participant Guides here: https://catholic.market/programs/the-art-of-living/
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