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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 10H 4M

The Pocket Measure by Pansy ~ Full Audiobook [religion]

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The Pocket Measure by Pansy audiobook. Genre: religion Set in a small 19th century community, The Pocket Measure follows three young wives whose marriages begin with very different ideas about money, comfort, and faith. Practical Callie and her husband live on a modest income, yet their home is steady because they are careful, disciplined, and determined to put Christian principles ahead of appearances. Eva, though blessed with more income, finds herself overwhelmed by bills, household confusion, and the quiet fear that she is failing as a wife. Meanwhile lively, pleasure-loving Jennie dreams of a bright social future filled with romance, fashion, and ease, and she is drawn to the charming but financially uncertain Will Coleman. As the three women compare choices, mistakes, and ambitions, everyday questions about housekeeping and debt grow into larger questions about character, marriage, and what truly makes a home secure. Pansy turns ordinary domestic life into a moral and emotional drama, showing how spending habits, social expectations, and spiritual convictions can shape a family's future. Warm, earnest, and sharply observant, this novel explores the measure people use not only for money, but for love, duty, and success. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:20:20) Chapter 02 (00:42:10) Chapter 03 (01:04:18) Chapter 04 (01:24:54) Chapter 05 (01:44:14) Chapter 06 (02:04:18) Chapter 07 (02:24:17) Chapter 08 (02:46:19) Chapter 09 (03:07:35) Chapter 10 (03:27:10) Chapter 11 (03:48:21) Chapter 12 (04:07:18) Chapter 13 (04:25:20) Chapter 14 (04:44:51) Chapter 15 (05:05:02) Chapter 16 (05:25:07) Chapter 17 (05:45:36) Chapter 18 (06:07:00) Chapter 19 (06:29:25) Chapter 20 (06:52:32) Chapter 21 (07:14:39) Chapter 22 (07:36:04) Chapter 23 (07:57:44) Chapter 24 (08:18:12) Chapter 25 (08:40:09) Chapter 26 (09:01:30) Chapter 27 (09:21:07) Chapter 28 (09:42:08) Chapter 29 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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