The Necessary By Dr. Ruth Plummer is available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Woman-Dr-Ruth-Plummer/dp/B0F9LM9K9R
The Disciple Maker broadcast with Marilyn Fisher on Eternal Life TV
Life is a journey — full of twists, lessons, and people who shape who we become. In this heartfelt conversation, Ruthie shares her story of growth, faith, and the women who stood by her side when she needed it most.
Growing up young and learning her way through life, Dr. Ruth Plummer recalls how God always placed what she calls a “necessary woman” beside her — a woman who loved her unconditionally, guided her without judgment, and accepted her even when she was struggling.
She tells of moments when she wasn’t proud of her actions — “I was cussing, trying to smoke… a closet smoker,” she laughs — yet her friend never condemned her. Instead, she offered love, patience, and a safe space to be real. That experience taught Ruthie one of life’s most powerful lessons: to love people right where they are.
“I don’t care how you smell, what you’ve done, or where you come from. I love you unconditionally because that’s what people have done for me — and that’s what God has done for me.”
Her story dives deep into family, too — the messy, beautiful kind where no one is perfect. From children facing tough times to family members making mistakes, Dr. Ruth emphasizes that love must remain the foundation.
Even when her son appeared on TV in trouble, she didn’t turn away. She reminded everyone, “That’s your brother. He came from the same place you did. We’re connected.”
That’s what it means to be a necessary woman — a woman of wisdom, strength, and grace who doesn’t give up on people, no matter how bad things look.
As Ruthie reflects on her journey, she credits God’s guidance and the power of second chances. Through faith, love, and the lessons of her book, she encourages every woman to find her purpose and embrace her role as a “necessary woman” — one who loves without judgment and leads with compassion.
Because sometimes, the person you choose to love through their mess just might become the miracle you’ve been praying for.