Faith, Recovery & Purpose With Ruby Comer And Laura Dahl

Sponsored by Rage Against Addiction Join Rich Bennett and cohost Wendy Beck as they sit down with Ruby Comer and Laura Dahl to uncover the powerful story behind the Bethesda Transformation Center, a faith-based recovery home for women. From personal loss to divine purpose, they share how their mission is helping women reclaim their lives through grace, healing, and community. It’s a heartfelt conversation about transformation that you won’t want to miss. Guests: Laura Dahl & Ruby Comer Laura Dahl is the Executive Director of Bethesda Transformation Center, a faith-based recovery home dedicated to helping women heal from addiction and reclaim their lives. Drawing from her own 15-year recovery journey and professional background as a licensed counselor, Laura combines spiritual insight with lived experience to lead a powerful mission of hope and restoration. Ruby Comer is the co-founder of Bethesda Transformation Center and a passionate advocate for families affected by addiction. After losing her son Stephen, Ruby transformed her grief into purpose, helping build a healing space rooted in faith, community, and compassion.  Main Topics: ·         The founding story of Bethesda Transformation Center·         Faith-based recovery as an alternative to traditional treatment·         Laura Dahl’s personal journey through addiction and healing·         Ruby Comer’s mission to support families affected by addiction·         The role of community, donations, and volunteers in building the center·         Challenges and milestones in launching a nonprofit recovery home·         The spiritual philosophy behind calling participants “students,” not addicts·         Creating a nurturing space for women of all ages, including older women·         The importance of grief, healing, and purpose in recovery work·         Upcoming fundraisers and community involvement opportunities Resources mentioned: ·         Bethesda Transformation Center – Faith-based recovery home for women (Website: bethesdatransformation.org)·         Bethel Colony of Mercy – Recovery ministry in North Carolina that inspired Bethesda·         Rich Bennett – Host of Conversations with Rich Bennett·         Wendy Beck – Cohost and representative of Rage Against Addiction·         Laura Dahl – Executive Director of Bethesda Transformation Center·         Ruby Comer – Co-founder of Bethesda Transformation Center·         Stephen – Ruby Comer’s son whose journey inspired the mission·         Rage Against Addiction – Nonprofit supporting women in recovery (Website: rageagainstaddiction.org)·         Darlington Fire Company – Venue for the fundraiser basket bingo·         Jarrettsville Firehouse – Venue for an upcoming oyster event·         Sight & Sound Theatres (Noah Production) – Destination for a future fundraiser bus trip·        &nbspSend us Fan MailCelebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!https://bookfairatbelair.org/Rage Against AddictionRage Against Addiction is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting addicts and their familiDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email