About this episode

Rick Lee James interviews Pastor Carl Ruby about the experiences of Haitian families in Springfield amidst misinformation and community challenges.

Voices in My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 616: Faith Under Fire: Carl Ruby on Standing with Haitian Families in Springfield In this episode of Voices in My Head , I sit down with Pastor Carl Ruby to talk about what has really been happening in Springfield, Ohio, as our city has found itself at the center of national headlines and viral rumors about Haitian immigrants. Carl shares what he has witnessed firsthand while working closely with Haitian families—people of deep faith, resilience, and joy who have already endured tremendous hardship. We talk about misinformation, its impact on our community, and how people of faith can respond with truth, compassion, and courage in difficult moments. Connect with Rick Lee James Website: RickLeeJames.com Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com Listen / Subscribe Subscribe, rate, and review Voices in My Head wherever you listen to podcasts. Music & Merch Bandcamp (music + merch): RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com Streaming: Search “Rick Lee James” on your favorite music platform or on Spotify https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa Audiobook Out of the Depths: A Songwriter’s Journey Through the Psalms (Audible): Audiobook Link Special Offer 10% off at Bandcamp…

People in this episode

Host: Rick Lee James

Guest: Carl Ruby

Topics covered

• faith
• Haitian families
• community response
• misinformation
• resilience
• compassion

Keywords

• Haitian immigrants
• Springfield Ohio
• faith
• community
• misinformation
• resilience
• compassion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Voices in My Head, RickLeeJames.com, Bandcamp, Spotify

Books & works: Out of the Depths: A Songwriter’s Journey Through the Psalms

Places: Springfield, Ohio

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