Oaks of Righteousness
A simple podcast to share stories of older women who witness God’s daily faithfulness in ordinary lives. Isaiah 61:3, ”that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.” Created by Evelyn Kruis and produced by Johnathan Kruis.
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Episodes
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
In this episode we enjoy interviewing Lois Claerbaut, member of Covenant Fellowship Reformed Presbyterian Church. Please join us to hear how Lois has learned to walk with Christ by faith through difficulty. Lois demonstrates a humble joy in the Lord despite suffering.
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
We sit down with Irene Huizing to discuss her life, testimony, and working through a spouse's sin. Take some time to listen to Irene's story and how when we don't conceal sin, but expose it to the light, it is a blessing to our faith, to our families, and to the church.
Saturday May 21, 2022
Saturday May 21, 2022
In this episode, we talk with Jean Hemphill. When we interviewed her she was just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday. On Sunday, April 10, 2022, Jean went home to be with the Lord in glory. We are thankful to have had the opportunity to interview this amazing woman in the last year of her life. Though Jean recounts challenges throughout her century of life, God's goodness was the constant refrain. Our friend, Tori Mann, joined us afterward to reflect on the interview.
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
In this episode, we sit down with Ann and Jerry O'Neill to hear them talk about their meeting, early marriage, parenting, and ministry. At the end of our interview, we bring in their granddaughter, Elsa Sturm, to reflect on our conversation. We hope you enjoy this first episode of Oaks of Righteousness and learn from Ann about seeking to serve the Lord in the midst of challenges.
Oaks of Righteousness
Evelyn created Oaks of Righteousness to collect stories from older women in the RPCNA so that younger generations could be encouraged by their witness to God's faithfulness in the ordinary, daily, and lifelong challenges of life. The podcast is produced by her husband, Johnathan Kruis.
Isaiah 61:3
To grant to those who mourn in Zion,
to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;
that they may be called oaks of righteousness,
the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.
If you would like more information or know women you would recommend we interview, please contact us at: kruis.oaks@gmail.com