The Ruth Experience – Resources and Encouragement for Intentional Living

Together, Kristin Demery, Julie Fisk, and Kendra Roehl have written a series of books on kindness, generosity, failure, struggle, loss, a longing for true friendship and an unwavering desire to live intentionally through it all.

They invite others into the conversation through The Ruth Experience, a growing online community of women. Look for a good friend? You’ll find one there—and so much more. It’s where women go to share their real and raw stories, gain encouragement and find belonging.

Why the Ruth Experience? The name “The Ruth Experience” came about many years ago, as they were in the midst of planning to host women’s gatherings in their homes. Wanting to give a new, fresh name to a traditional tea-and-testimony night, the three began praying about what they could call these gatherings. They wanted the women who attended to know that each event would be a safe space where they could hear each other’s stories of heartbreak or challenge but also of God’s faithfulness and redemption.

At the time, they were reading through the biblical book of Ruth and it struck them that what they really wanted to recreate was the kinship between Ruth and Naomi that found in the Bible. Ultimately, it’s the story of two women experiencing life together and finding God’s redemptive purpose for their lives. Yes, it’s a story of heartbreak and loss, grief and pain, and unanswered questions, and yet it’s also a story about how God showed up and, through his grace, wove themes of redemption and love through it all.

For Kristin, Julie, and Kendra, it’s the same story you hear today from women who are still walking through this life, experiencing heartache and pain but also recognizing how God ultimately shows himself to be faithful and true. Their prayer is that this online space, like the living room spaces in our homes so many years ago, would be a place where women could walk with one another, hear stories from each other that ring true to their own lives, and be encouraged that God is still at work in the midst of all we face.

They’re so glad you’re there, friends.

Learn more about The Ruth Experience here!