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Hope With Ruth Podcast

Hope With Ruth Podcast

By Ruth Clemence

The Hope With Ruth Podcast is all about the real, life-changing hope found in knowing Jesus Christ. It is encouragement for you to stay anchored to, take heart in, and stand firm on the truth and hope found in knowing God in your daily life.
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The Mustard Seed Mum: When Grief Catches Up With You

Hope With Ruth PodcastMar 11, 2022

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SEASON FINALE: How can you live your whole life for Jesus? Season 3 Episode 7
Oct 03, 202312:59
How can you live for Jesus in today's world? Season 3 Episode 6
Sep 27, 202311:19
What does it look like to live for Jesus? Season 3 Episode 5
Sep 20, 202313:28
Why Follow Jesus? - Season 3 Episode 4
Sep 12, 202314:32
Who Do You Follow? - Season 3 Episode 3
Sep 06, 202312:32
What Do You Live For? - Season 3 Episode 2
Aug 30, 202312:01
Living For Jesus Today - Season 3 Episode 1
Aug 23, 202312:33
Praise: Where do I go from here? PLUS UPDATE! (Season 2 Episode 7)
Dec 21, 202223:32
Prayer: Who really cares and knows what I am going through? (Season 2 Episode 6)
Dec 14, 202213:07
Perseverance: How long will this suffering last? (Season 2 Episode 5)
Dec 07, 202213:22
Perspective: How does this suffering fit with the rest of my life? (Season 2 Episode 4)
Nov 30, 202209:21
Peace: What Will Calm My Fear and Worry? (Season 2 Episode 3)
Nov 23, 202214:19
Provision: How will I get through this? (Season 2 Episode 2)

Provision: How will I get through this? (Season 2 Episode 2)

This is the second episode thinking through the theme of 'Q&A in Painful Times' for Season 2. The question today is 'How will I get through this?' and the heart behind this question and the answer lies in the idea of 'Provision'. Have a listen as I share some more of my own story of suffering where I thought through this question quite a bit. 

Here is the link to Elisabeth Elliot's website mentioned in today's episode. Her video series/talks on 'Suffering is Not For Nothing' was very helpful and well worth a watch, and you can also purchase her book 'Suffering is Never for Nothing'. 


A new podcast episode will be released every Wednesday, except for when there is a break between seasons.

Go to ruthclemence.com for more from me and to follow all of my social media channels if you're on them :)


Written and presented by: Ruth Clemence

Producer: Joel Clemence

Intro music: Zakhar Valaha - motivational-anthem-9709

Outro music: Oleksandr Savochka - we-confidently-go-to-victory-12006

Nov 16, 202215:11
Purpose: Why is this happening? (Season 2 Episode 1)

Purpose: Why is this happening? (Season 2 Episode 1)

This is the second season of the Hope With Ruth Podcast and the first episode of this seven-part series exploring the theme 'Q & A in painful times' . Today, I explore the following: 'Purpose: Why is this happening?

A new podcast episode will be released every Wednesday, except for when there is a break between seasons.

Go to ruthclemence.com for more from me and to follow all of my social media channels if you're on them :)

Written and presented by: Ruth Clemence

Producer: Joel Clemence

Intro music: Zakhar Valaha - motivational-anthem-9709

Outro music: Oleksandr Savochka - we-confidently-go-to-victory-12006

Nov 09, 202212:23
Hope for Happiness (Season 1 Episode 7)
Oct 19, 202213:35
Hope for the Future (Season 1 Episode 6)
Oct 11, 202210:42
Hope for a Better World (Season 1 Episode 5)
Oct 05, 202207:57
Hope for Healing (Series 1 Episode 4)
Sep 28, 202209:11
Hope in our Failure (Season 1 Episode 3)

Hope in our Failure (Season 1 Episode 3)

This is the first season of the Hope With Ruth Podcast and the third in a series of seven episodes exploring the theme 'What are you hoping for?'

Go to ruthclemence.com for more hope-filled content!

Written and presented by: Ruth Clemence

Producer: Joel Clemence

Intro music: Zakhar Valaha - motivational-anthem-9709

Outro music: Oleksandr Savochka - we-confidently-go-to-victory-12006

Sep 21, 202215:15
Hope for the Hurting (Season 1 Episode 2)

Hope for the Hurting (Season 1 Episode 2)

This is the first season of the Hope With Ruth Podcast and the second in a series of seven episodes exploring the theme 'What are you hoping for?' 

Go to ruthclemence.com for more hope-filled content!

Written and presented by: Ruth Clemence

Producer: Joel Clemence 

Intro music: Zakhar Valaha - motivational-anthem-9709

Outro music: Oleksandr Savochka - we-confidently-go-to-victory-12006






Sep 14, 202213:16
Strength for Today, Bright Hope for Tomorrow (Season 1 Episode 1)

Strength for Today, Bright Hope for Tomorrow (Season 1 Episode 1)

This is the first season of the Hope With Ruth Podcast and the first in a series of seven episodes exploring the theme 'What are you hoping for?' 

Go to ruthclemence.com for more hope-filled content!

Written and presented by: Ruth Clemence

Producer: Joel Clemence 

Intro music: Zakhar Valaha - motivational-anthem-9709

Outro music: Oleksandr Savochka - we-confidently-go-to-victory-12006



Sep 07, 202210:32
Unemployment – a short devotional - Part 7 (Blog post audio)

Unemployment – a short devotional - Part 7 (Blog post audio)

'I started writing a devotional when I was going through unemployment after university in 2014. It was very challenging for me and I still wrestle with my identity being wrapped up in ‘what I do’ at times. I had only written it for seven days, but thought I would share it here to maybe encourage someone going through a tough time regarding work or lack of it.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2018/11/19/unemployment-a-short-devotional-7/

May 27, 202204:28
Unemployment – a short devotional - Part 6 (Blog post auido)

Unemployment – a short devotional - Part 6 (Blog post auido)

'I started writing a devotional when I was going through unemployment after university in 2014. It was very challenging for me and I still wrestle with my identity being wrapped up in ‘what I do’ at times. I had only written it for seven days, but thought I would share it here to maybe encourage someone going through a tough time regarding work or lack of it.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2018/11/18/unemployment-a-short-devotional-6/

May 26, 202203:19
Unemployment – a short devotional - Part 5 (Blog post audio)

Unemployment – a short devotional - Part 5 (Blog post audio)

'I started writing a devotional when I was going through unemployment after university in 2014. It was very challenging for me and I still wrestle with my identity being wrapped up in ‘what I do’ at times. I had only written it for seven days, but thought I would share it here to maybe encourage someone going through a tough time regarding work or lack of it.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2018/11/17/unemployment-a-short-devotional-5/

May 25, 202203:27
Unemployment – a short devotional - Part 4 (Blog post audio)

Unemployment – a short devotional - Part 4 (Blog post audio)

'I started writing a devotional when I was going through unemployment after university in 2014. It was very challenging for me and I still wrestle with my identity being wrapped up in ‘what I do’ at times. I had only written it for seven days, but thought I would share it here to maybe encourage someone going through a tough time regarding work or lack of it.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2018/11/16/unemployment-a-short-devotional-4/

May 24, 202203:33
Unemployment – a short devotional - Part 3 (Blog post audio)

Unemployment – a short devotional - Part 3 (Blog post audio)

'I started writing a devotional when I was going through unemployment after university in 2014. It was very challenging for me and I still wrestle with my identity being wrapped up in ‘what I do’ at times. I had only written it for seven days, but thought I would share it here to maybe encourage someone going through a tough time regarding work or lack of it.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2018/11/15/unemployment-a-short-devotional-3/

May 23, 202203:53
Unemployment – a short devotional - Part 2 (Blog post audio)

Unemployment – a short devotional - Part 2 (Blog post audio)

'I started writing a devotional when I was going through unemployment after university in 2014. It was very challenging for me and I still wrestle with my identity being wrapped up in ‘what I do’ at times. I had only written it for seven days, but thought I would share it here to maybe encourage someone going through a tough time regarding work or lack of it.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2018/11/14/unemployment-a-short-devotional-2/

May 20, 202203:60
Unemployment – a short devotional - Part 1 (Blog post audio)

Unemployment – a short devotional - Part 1 (Blog post audio)

'I started writing a devotional when I was going through unemployment after university in 2014. It was very challenging for me and I still wrestle with my identity being wrapped up in ‘what I do’ at times. I had only written it for seven days, but thought I would share it here to maybe encourage someone going through a tough time regarding work or lack of it.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2018/11/13/unemployment-a-short-devotional-1/

May 19, 202202:45
Unshakeable hope in turbulent times (Blog post audio)

Unshakeable hope in turbulent times (Blog post audio)

'C.S. Lewis said ‘We read to know we are not alone’ and I have found comfort in Christians that have lived before me from the earliest centuries until now. Each individual has lived through a different time, yet reading about their lives reminds me that the issues that I see in the world today are not that different from then. The human heart across generations still has a problem with sin, evil is evident even if it is not called evil, but despite that there is hope to be found.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2018/12/03/unshakeable-hope-in-turbulent-times/

May 18, 202205:19
5 glimpses of hope in despair (Blog post audio)

5 glimpses of hope in despair (Blog post audio)

'Have you ever had one of those moments in life that could have been lifted from a movie? A couple of days ago I was feeling incredibly low – the worst I had felt in a while – and went for a walk. It had been a pretty grey day but had stayed mostly dry. As I got to the end of my road the heavens opened and it poured with rain. Depression and rain. The weather could have been my tears. Just like a scene from a film where the character’s day goes from bad to worse.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2019/01/27/5-glimpses-of-hope-in-despair/

May 17, 202207:06
The Mustard Seed Mum: Milestones (Blog post audio)

The Mustard Seed Mum: Milestones (Blog post audio)

'The topic that has been on my heart and mind recently is milestones. The majority of infants tend to reach developmental milestones by a certain age such as rolling over, sitting up by themselves, crawling, standing, walking etc. My not-so-little one has been delayed in all of his and hasn’t quite reached others that he should have by now. And that’s OK. It can be hard to say that it’s OK when I know a lot of his peers and many who are younger than him who are reaching them on time or early. And that’s OK too. It’s wonderful that children are all so brilliantly different and beautiful.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2019/04/22/the-mustard-seed-mum-milestones/

May 16, 202203:31
Episode 5: The Accidental Podcast: The Story of 'Hope With Ruth'
May 13, 202212:58
Gardening 101: Going for Growth (Blog post audio)

Gardening 101: Going for Growth (Blog post audio)

'In winter seasons of life, there is work going on beneath the surface. Like the roots underground, our hearts can be watered by the words found in the Bible – God’s Word for us. Sometimes, we may forget to water the plants and likewise we might forget or choose not to soak up the richness found in the Bible. The Bible is like a faithful gardener that waters the soil of our heart, prunes us through trials to help with growth and gives light to enable us to flourish.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2019/03/27/gardening-101-going-for-growth/

May 06, 202203:55
The Extraordinary in the Ordinary (Blog post audio)

The Extraordinary in the Ordinary (Blog post audio)

'Scrubbing floors. Scraping plates. Watering plants. Emptying bins. Wiping counters. Hoovering carpets. Writing lists. Planning meals. Making beds. Chasing toddler. Sweeping up. Cooking dinner. Clearing toys. Life can feel like a continuous verb at times.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2019/04/17/the-extraordinary-in-the-ordinary/

May 05, 202204:10
Why Weakness Matters (Blog post audio)

Why Weakness Matters (Blog post audio)

'What if we were to give all of our material wealth, security and influence up? Or what if it was taken from us? What would our life look like? How would that make us feel? Where do we place our trust? Who do we trust? Can we have it all? What does it ‘all’ actually look like? I share how the Lord looks at things differently than we do when it comes to what appears weak and strong in the world – and why that is a good thing.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2019/04/05/why-weakness-matters/

May 04, 202207:22
Have You Forgotten About Easter Already? (Blog post audio)

Have You Forgotten About Easter Already? (Blog post audio)

'The Easter egg chocolate has been removed from the shelves. Some of you have devoured your body weight in chocolate I’m sure, and others are carefully still chipping away at it. But that’s that for another year right?'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2022/04/23/have-you-forgotten-about-easter-already/

May 03, 202203:13
One Year On From A Stem Cell Transplant: Easter Reflection (Blog post audio)
May 02, 202206:48
Hope for the Disappointed
Apr 29, 202205:27
In the hidden places (Blog post audio)

In the hidden places (Blog post audio)

'Maybe those moments where nothing obvious seems to be happening in our lives to the outside world are actually moments that are preparing us for a life that will burst in full bloom for God’s glory. Don’t underestimate what God is doing in the hidden places of your heart and home.' 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2019/04/24/in-the-hidden-places/

Apr 21, 202204:31
What Real Success Looks Like (Blog post audio)

What Real Success Looks Like (Blog post audio)

'I thought success meant having a rewarding career with a good salary, buying a home, having a family and being able to afford holidays and nice clothes on a regular basis. If I could just get that, then I would have made it. None of those things are necessarily bad in themselves, but the Lord knew my heart and the motive was not for Him. Rather it was what everyone else was doing and I wanted what they were striving for.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2019/07/16/what-real-success-looks-like/

Apr 20, 202205:49
The Mustard Seed Mum: Pressured to be perfect? (Blog post audio)

The Mustard Seed Mum: Pressured to be perfect? (Blog post audio)

'Do we create an image in our mind of what a perfect mum or parent should look like? Do we raise the bar high and beat ourselves up when we fail to measure up? I know I do. I still compare myself to other mums that I see out and about and on social media. It’s very easy to then compare what I see with my own reality. It can either leave me feel lacking and discontented as a parent or prideful at my own way of raising my kids compared to so-and-so for example. Neither way is beneficial or helpful.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2022/04/02/the-mustard-seed-mum-pressured-to-be-perfect/

Apr 19, 202204:27
My Journey with Jesus: How I became a Christian (Blog post audio)

My Journey with Jesus: How I became a Christian (Blog post audio)

'Can I fumble my way through telling you this story of how I came to trust in Jesus?

I say ‘fumble’ because I have been asked on the spot how I became a Christian, and I often feel like a stumble through an answer.

There were no flashes from the heavens. No radical encounter...'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2022/04/09/my-journey-with-jesus-how-i-became-a-christian/

Apr 18, 202205:29
Episode 3: Who put the 'good' in Good Friday?

Episode 3: Who put the 'good' in Good Friday?

In this episode, I share a raw, honest experience from this Good Friday and explore the hope that can be found in the death of Jesus Christ some 2000 plus years ago. 

My website: ruthclemence.com - do have a look around and feel free to reach out via the contact form, my social media channels and subscribe to my newsletter too! 

Thank you for listening and for joining me on this journey of creating a podcast! 


Apr 15, 202217:41
Hope for Hard Times (Blog post audio)

Hope for Hard Times (Blog post audio)

'When I started blogging, my aim was to share the good news of Jesus in the middle of my suffering. Today, I still believe that God is good in the middle of the storms and trials of life and that because of Jesus Christ, we have a hope that goes beyond all of the darkness and sickness that we are witnessing today in the West and across the world.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2020/03/26/hope-for-hard-times/

Apr 14, 202205:10
New life from death (Blog post audio)

New life from death (Blog post audio)

'What seems lost and beyond use is not in the eyes of God. He works in the lives of the broken, the hurting, the defeated, the weak, the struggling, the humble, the sick… Maybe today, God is breathing new life into your brokenness, and what was dead in our lives will be made into something more glorious than you could have ever imagined.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2020/04/24/new-life-from-death/

Apr 13, 202202:39
When envy tries to wear you down (Blog post audio)

When envy tries to wear you down (Blog post audio)

'Envy is good at robbing you of your here and now as it constantly looks to feed that longing of wanting what someone else has to the point of leaving you discontent and dissatisfied. She promises to deliver, but falls short every time.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2020/05/01/when-envy-tries-to-wear-you-down/

Apr 12, 202204:05
What to do with fear? (Blog post audio)

What to do with fear? (Blog post audio)

'I was at my most fearful when I was faced with having high dose chemotherapy. Part of having an autologous stem cell transplant meant being an inpatient at hospital for a couple of weeks. I received higher doses of chemotherapy which effectively wiped out my immune system. Before being admitted, I was told about the drugs and all the possible side effects my body may or may not experience. Then it was a case of watching and waiting.'

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://ruthclemence.com/2022/02/19/what-to-do-with-fear/

Apr 11, 202204:05
Episode 2 - Can We Know God?
Apr 01, 202227:13
Episode 1 - A Debt Has Been Paid

Episode 1 - A Debt Has Been Paid

This episode reflects on the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe who was detained in Iran for six years. I share how much greater the debt we owe to God, yet Jesus paid the price in full, so we (the guilty) go free.

Mar 18, 202210:47
The Hardest Post
Mar 11, 202211:38