Women Worth Knowing

When Ruth arrived at Wheaton College, she planned to become an “old maid missionary” to Tibet, not fall in love with a transfer student named Billy Graham.
In this episode, we follow Ruth and Billy’s unlikely courtship, including their first date, Ruth’s determined attempts to convince Billy to become a missionary, and the ultimatum that finally brought them together.
We also talk about their early years of marriage, their arguments and compromises, and some of Ruth’s favorite pieces of advice. You’ll love this story of two imperfect people learning to love each other, forgive each other, and work together in marriage.
Resources:
An Odd Cross to Bear: A Biography of Ruth Bell Graham by Anne Blue Wills
Ruth, A Portrait: The Story of Ruth Bell Graham by Patricia Cornwell

Have you ever felt like God wasn’t listening or didn’t care about how you felt?
In this episode, we look at Ruth’s early years as a tenderhearted creative growing up in China with missionary parents who both worked at a local hospital. Although Ruth struggled with schoolwork and homesickness, she was sent to boarding school at age fourteen to complete her high school education.
While there, she begged God and her family to bring her home, but neither responded in the way she had hoped. Crushed and heartbroken, Ruth suffered a crisis of faith. Listen to discover how Ruth’s older sister, Rosa, encouraged her and how that encouragement became a cornerstone of Ruth’s walk with the Lord.
Resources:
An Odd Cross to Bear: A Biography of Ruth Bell Graham by Anne Blue Wills
Ruth, A Portrait: The Story of Ruth Bell Graham by Patricia Cornwell

Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decades.
In this episode of Women Worth Knowing, Karen reflects on her years with Calvary Chapel and Maranatha! Music, how God led her into missions through Youth With A Mission, and the vision behind founding Musicians For Missions International. She also opens up about the personal journey that compelled her to write her biography, Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story, revealing the healing love and faithfulness of God through every season of life.
Whether you've sung Seek Ye First for years or are hearing Karen's story for the first time, this conversation is a beautiful reminder to keep Jesus at the center and trust Him with the unfolding story of your life.
Resources
Website: KarenLafferty.com and YWAMSantaFe.org
Instagram: @KarenLaffertyMusic
Featured Book: Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story — Karen's inspiring memoir, available at KarenLafferty.com and Amazon.

Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decades.
In this episode of Women Worth Knowing, Karen reflects on her years with Calvary Chapel and Maranatha! Music, how God led her into missions through Youth With A Mission, and the vision behind founding Musicians For Missions International. She also opens up about the personal journey that compelled her to write her biography, Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story, revealing the healing love and faithfulness of God through every season of life.
Whether you've sung Seek Ye First for years or are hearing Karen's story for the first time, this conversation is a beautiful reminder to keep Jesus at the center and trust Him with the unfolding story of your life.
Resources
Website: KarenLafferty.com and YWAMSantaFe.org
Instagram: @KarenLaffertyMusic
Featured Book: Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story — Karen's inspiring memoir, available at KarenLafferty.com and Amazon.

Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decades.
In this episode of Women Worth Knowing, Karen reflects on her years with Calvary Chapel and Maranatha! Music, how God led her into missions through Youth With A Mission, and the vision behind founding Musicians For Missions International. She also opens up about the personal journey that compelled her to write her biography, Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story, revealing the healing love and faithfulness of God through every season of life.
Whether you've sung Seek Ye First for years or are hearing Karen's story for the first time, this conversation is a beautiful reminder to keep Jesus at the center and trust Him with the unfolding story of your life.
Resources
Website: KarenLafferty.com and YWAMSantaFe.org
Instagram: @KarenLaffertyMusic
Featured Book: Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story — Karen's inspiring memoir, available at KarenLafferty.com and Amazon.