Surrender is hard—but it is always worth it.

In this heartfelt episode, Ruth Schleppi-Verboom shares how a life-changing mentorship with Joni Eareckson Tada shaped her understanding of trust, prayer, and daily surrender. Through years of close friendship and service, Ruth witnessed firsthand how yielded faith can transform suffering into spiritual depth and lasting fruit.

As Ruth reflects on lessons learned alongside Joni, she opens up about how surrender restored her marriage during a season of deep struggle, reshaped her prayer life, and clarified her calling as a wife, mother, creative, and follower of Christ. Her story is honest, hope-filled, and deeply relatable for anyone navigating disappointment, transition, or unanswered questions.

In this episode, listeners will:

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