Service Call: Building Community through Military Discipleship | Ep.016

Vivian is joined by Beth Runkle, a prior military spouse who shares her inspiring journey of faith and perseverance. Beth discusses the challenges and joys of military life, emphasizing the need for community and discipleship within this unique context. She and Vivian explore the transformative power of faith, the impact on marriages, and the importance of fostering supportive relationships, particularly for military couples. Beth also shares about her upcoming book, providing encouragement and spiritual insights for military wives. So, grab your headphones and listen to this uplifting and insightful conversation with Beth Runkle.

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Beth is a proud military spouse of 25 years. She began a relationship with Jesus Christ a few years after she wed her military husband after having participated in a Bible Study. Beth and her husband saw their lives and marriage dramatically transformed by Christ and the Biblical blueprint for marriage, and began sharing that information with other military couples. After 25 years, her husband was ready to retire but they weren’t ready to leave gospel-centered ministry to the military behind. So, they joined Cru Military's staff, a Campus Crusade for Christ division, and moved to Colorado. They work as missionaries to the military and are engaged in ministry to cadets at the Air Force Academy and other ministries to couples and women at the 4 military bases in Colorado Springs.  

Beth completed a master’s degree from Gateway Seminary to better equip her for leading Bible study with military spouses and women. Beth is also publishing a book for military wives called “Another Move, God? 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife” with B & H Publishing in October of 2024. Beth and her husband have two kids in college.

Website: https://bethrunkle.com

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Book: Another Move, God? 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife

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Free Resource: 10 Tips to Help Your Military Marriage Thrive

https://bethrunkle.com/10tipsforathrivingmilitarymarriage

POWERFUL QUOTES

"I think all of us should have someone older, and they don’t have to be older in age, just older spiritually, investing in us, but then also someone younger than us that we’re investing in.” - Beth Runkle

“If you are a military wife, you have a calling. You matter. God has an assignment for you. Looking around you. There are lonely, desperate people all around you. There are people all around you that are suffering in loneliness.” - Beth Runkle

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