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Women Worth Knowing
by Cheryl Brodersen and Robin Jones Gunn
Join us each week for a lively conversation between authors Cheryl Brodersen and Robin Jones Gunn as they explore the lives of well-known—and not so well-known—Christian women in history. Trust us, these are definitely women worth knowing!
Episodes
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Ruth Hitchcock, Part 3: Letting God Choose You
As a young girl, Ruth promised the Lord that she would serve Him in China. Yet when the opportunity finally came, she was anything but eager. This is the remarkable story of a young woman who surrendered her own plans and simply let God choose her for His work. Her life became one faith-filled...
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Ruth Hitchcock, Part 2: Letting God Choose You
As a young girl, Ruth promised the Lord that she would serve Him in China. Yet when the opportunity finally came, she was anything but eager. This is the remarkable story of a young woman who surrendered her own plans and simply let God choose her for His work. Her life became one faith-filled...
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Ruth Hitchcock, Part 1: Letting God Choose You
As a young girl, Ruth promised the Lord that she would serve Him in China. Yet when the opportunity finally came, she was anything but eager. This is the remarkable story of a young woman who surrendered her own plans and simply let God choose her for His work. Her life became one faith-filled...
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Ruth Bell Graham, Part 3: Finding Purpose Behind the Scenes
As Billy Graham’s ministry grew from a local church to a global stage, Ruth was left to raise their five children largely on her own. In this episode, we look at the life Ruth built at home, including settling near her parents, participating in and serving her local community, and finding purpose...
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Ruth Bell Graham, Part 2: Love, Marriage, and Life with Billy Graham
When Ruth arrived at Wheaton College, she planned to become an “old maid missionary” to Tibet, not fall in love with a transfer student named Billy Graham. In this episode, we follow Ruth and Billy’s unlikely courtship, including their first date, Ruth’s determined attempts to convince Billy to...
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Ruth Bell Graham, Part 1: Finding Faith in the Midst of Loneliness
Have you ever felt like God wasn’t listening or didn’t care about how you felt? In this episode, we look at Ruth’s early years as a tenderhearted creative growing up in China with missionary parents who both worked at a local hospital. Although Ruth struggled with schoolwork and homesickness, she...
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Karen Lafferty: The Story of Faith Behind "Seek Ye First" Part 3
Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decades. In this episode...
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Karen Lafferty: The Story of Faith Behind "Seek Ye First" Part 2
Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decades. In this episode...
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Karen Lafferty: The Story of Faith Behind "Seek Ye First" Part 1
Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decades. In this episode...
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Dixie Edwards: When God Changes Your Plans Part 3
Dixie Edwards loved her life in Indiana. After receiving the Lord at 9 years old, she quickly began to thrive in church ministry. She married the heart throb of her church, Max Edwards, when she was only seventeen. They lived on a successful farm surrounded by family. Dixie looked forward to...
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Dixie Edwards: When God Changes Your Plans Part 2
Dixie Edwards loved her life in Indiana. After receiving the Lord at 9 years old, she quickly began to thrive in church ministry. She married the heart throb of her church, Max Edwards, when she was only seventeen. They lived on a successful farm surrounded by family. Dixie looked forward to...
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Dixie Edwards: When God Changes Your Plans Part 1
Dixie Edwards loved her life in Indiana. After receiving the Lord at 9 years old, she quickly began to thrive in church ministry. She married the heart throb of her church, Max Edwards, when she was only seventeen. They lived on a successful farm surrounded by family. Dixie looked forward to...
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Evelyn Rychner: Persevering Through the Impossible Part 2
What do you do when you feel called by God but you don’t have all the right requirements? Do you give up when the way seems daunting? Evelyn Rychner was faced that very dilemma. She was sure she was called to Ecuador, but she lacked a diploma and more schooling. After meeting those requirements…
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Evelyn Rychner: Persevering Through the Impossible Part 1
What do you do when you feel called by God but you don’t have all the right requirements? Do you give up when the way seems daunting? Evelyn Rychner was faced that very dilemma. She was sure she was called to Ecuador, but she lacked a diploma and more schooling. After meeting those requirements…
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Evelyn Rychner: Persevering Through the Impossible
What do you do when you feel called by God but you don’t have all the right requirements? Do you give up when the way seems daunting? Evelyn Rychner was faced that very dilemma. She was sure she was called to Ecuador, but she lacked a diploma and more schooling. After meeting those requirements…
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Ethel Bell: Faith That Would Not Waver Part 2
How easily do you lose hope? Does it wane when circumstances are hard? Ethel Bell’s faith did not stagger even when she lost her husband. She chose to return to the mission station where they had been serving with her children only to be evacuated because of Nazi invasion. Still her faith did not...
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Ethel Bell: Faith That Would Not Waver
How easily do you lose hope? Does it wane when circumstances are hard? Ethel Bell’s faith did not stagger even when she lost her husband. She chose to return to the mission station where they had been serving with her children only to be evacuated because of Nazi invasion. Still her faith did not...
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Ethel Bell: Faith That Would Not Waver Part 1
How easily do you lose hope? Does it wane when circumstances are hard? Ethel Bell’s faith did not stagger even when she lost her husband. She chose to return to the mission station where they had been serving with her children only to be evacuated because of Nazi invasion. Still her faith did not...
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Young Elisabeth Elliot: A Calling Into the Unknown Part 2
Elisabeth Elliot (1926–2015): What was Elisabeth Elliot like before she was, well, Elisabeth Elliot? In this episode, we dive deep into Elisabeth’s early years as a believer following God’s call into the unknown. After much prayer and some rejection, Elisabeth spent her first year as a single...
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Young Elisabeth Elliot: A Calling Into the Unknown Part 1
Elisabeth Elliot (1926–2015): What was Elisabeth Elliot like before she was, well, Elisabeth Elliot? In this episode, we dive deep into Elisabeth’s early years as a believer following God’s call into the unknown. After much prayer and some rejection, Elisabeth spent her first year as a single...
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Meet Our Newest Co-Host: Mary Pero Part 2
Welcome Mary Pero, our newest co-host here at Women Worth Knowing! Mary is a certified ghostwriter and book coach, worship leader, and former missionary to Poland and Ireland who loves a good story. When she’s not filling in for Cheryl or Robin, you can find her reading, writing, and dreaming up...
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Meet Our Newest Co-Host: Mary Pero Part 1
Welcome Mary Pero, our newest co-host here at Women Worth Knowing! Mary is a certified ghostwriter and book coach, worship leader, and former missionary to Poland and Ireland who loves a good story. When she’s not filling in for Cheryl or Robin, you can find her reading, writing, and dreaming up...
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Diane Comer Part 3
Diane Comer is a writer, teacher, and co-founder of Intentional Parents International. She has been married for 47 years to Phil, who just completed 50 years in full-time ministry, and together they have 4 grown children, now 8 with “in-laws”, and 9 grandchildren. Diane heard and immediately...
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Diane Comer Part 2
Diane Comer is a writer, teacher, and co-founder of Intentional Parents International. She has been married for 47 years to Phil, who just completed 50 years in full-time ministry, and together they have 4 grown children, now 8 with “in-laws”, and 9 grandchildren. Diane heard and immediately...
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Diane Comer Part 1
Diane Comer is a writer, teacher, and co-founder of Intentional Parents International. She has been married for 47 years to Phil, who just completed 50 years in full-time ministry, and together they have 4 grown children, now 8 with “in-laws”, and 9 grandchildren. Diane heard and immediately...
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Stacy Callender Part 3
Stacy Callender has been an inspiration to many women. As a young girl, she gave her whole heart to Jesus, and that devotion continued throughout her college years and into marriage and motherhood.When her children started school, Stacy immediately became involved with Moms in Prayer. She later...
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Stacy Calendar Part 3
Stacy Calendar has been an inspiration to many women. As a young girl she gave her whole heart to Jesus. This carried on through her college years and into her marriage and motherhood. When her children started school, Stacy immediately got involved in Moms in Prayer. Early on she joined their...
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Stacy Callender Part 2
Stacy Callender has been an inspiration to many women. As a young girl, she gave her whole heart to Jesus, and that devotion continued throughout her college years and into marriage and motherhood.When her children started school, Stacy immediately became involved with Moms in Prayer. She later...
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Stacy Calendar Part 2
Stacy Calendar has been an inspiration to many women. As a young girl she gave her whole heart to Jesus. This carried on through her college years and into her marriage and motherhood. When her children started school, Stacy immediately got involved in Moms in Prayer. Early on she joined their...
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Stacy Callender Part 1
Stacy Callender has been an inspiration to many women. As a young girl, she gave her whole heart to Jesus, and that devotion continued throughout her college years and into marriage and motherhood.When her children started school, Stacy immediately became involved with Moms in Prayer. She later...
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Stacy Calendar Part 1
Stacy Calendar has been an inspiration to many women. As a young girl she gave her whole heart to Jesus. This carried on through her college years and into her marriage and motherhood. When her children started school, Stacy immediately got involved in Moms in Prayer. Early on she joined their...
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Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt Part 2
Don’t be put off by all of Jennifer McNutt’s impressive credentials. Besides being a brilliant scholar and theologian, Jennifer is engaging, delightful, and deeply inspiring. You will love hearing her story and her passion for Jesus. Featured Resource: The Mary We Forgot: What the Apostle to the...
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Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt Part 1
Don’t be put off by all of Jennifer McNutt’s impressive credentials. Besides being a brilliant scholar and theologian, Jennifer is engaging, delightful, and deeply inspiring. You will love hearing her story and her passion for Jesus. Featured Resource: The Mary We Forgot: What the Apostle to the...
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Sarah Hill - Inspiring Hope Part 3
Sarah Hill speaks candidly about how the suffering, turmoil, and setbacks in her life were used by God not only to launch her into ministry at nineteen years old, but also to prepare her to minister to broken people. She shares stories of the hope she has found in her own life and witnessed in...
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Sarah Hill - Inspiring Hope Part 2
Sarah Hill speaks candidly about how the suffering, turmoil, and setbacks in her life were used by God not only to launch her into ministry at nineteen years old, but also to prepare her to minister to broken people. She shares stories of the hope she has found in her own life and witnessed in...
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Sarah Hill - Inspiring Hope Part 1
Sarah Hill speaks candidly about how the suffering, turmoil, and setbacks in her life were used by God not only to launch her into ministry at nineteen years old, but also to prepare her to minister to broken people. She shares stories of the hope she has found in her own life and witnessed in...
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A Conversation with Cheryl Brodersen & Robin Gunn Part 2
Robin and Cheryl take a break from the usual format of Women Worth Knowing to chat together about some of the women who have personally spoken into their lives. Among those discussed is Corrie ten Boom, whose personal encounter with Robin was truly life-altering.
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A Conversation with Cheryl Brodersen & Robin Gunn Part 1
Robin and Cheryl take a break from the usual format of Women Worth Knowing to chat together about some of the women who have personally spoken into their lives. Among those discussed is Corrie ten Boom, whose personal encounter with Robin was truly life-altering.
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Maria Dyer Taylor: A Love Story of Devotion and Mission Part 3
The story of Maria Dyer Taylor is a love story. It is the love story of a woman for her God, for the Chinese people, and for her husband. The story takes place in China and London. Maria was a remarkable woman, and her passion for God and others is sure to inspire. Resources Hudson Taylor and...
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Maria Dyer Taylor: A Love Story of Devotion and Mission Part 2
The story of Maria Dyer Taylor is a love story. It is the love story of a woman for her God, for the Chinese people, and for her husband. The story takes place in China and London. Maria was a remarkable woman, and her passion for God and others is sure to inspire. Resources Hudson Taylor and...
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Maria Dyer Taylor: A Love Story of Devotion and Mission Part 1
The story of Maria Dyer Taylor is a love story. It is the love story of a woman for her God, for the Chinese people, and for her husband. The story takes place in China and London. Maria was a remarkable woman, and her passion for God and others is sure to inspire. Resources Hudson Taylor and...
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Winnie Davies Part 3
In 1935 a young girl from Wales studying nursing in Liverpool, England, surrounded her life to the Lord Jesus. From the moment she was filled with the Holy Spirit she had a desire to minister to the Congolese people. Deep in her heart she felt that the Lord was asking everything of her, even her...
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Winnie Davies Part 2
In 1935 a young girl from Wales studying nursing in Liverpool, England, surrounded her life to the Lord Jesus. From the moment she was filled with the Holy Spirit she had a desire to minister to the Congolese people. Deep in her heart she felt that the Lord was asking everything of her, even her...
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Winnie Davies Part 1
In 1935 a young girl from Wales studying nursing in Liverpool, England, surrounded her life to the Lord Jesus. From the moment she was filled with the Holy Spirit she had a desire to minister to the Congolese people. Deep in her heart she felt that the Lord was asking everything of her, even her...
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Anne Barbour Part 2
From the time she was young, Anne knew she wanted to worship Jesus. She even began composing songs on the piano to Him when she was in junior high. Listen as Anne recounts her journey from a young woman with a love for Jesus and passion for praise to one of the first participants in the inception...
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Anne Barbour Part 1
From the time she was young, Anne knew she wanted to worship Jesus. She even began composing songs on the piano to Him when she was in junior high. Listen as Anne recounts her journey from a young woman with a love for Jesus and passion for praise to one of the first participants in the inception...
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Jeanne Willette Part 3
From her teenage years, Jeanne Willette felt a deep compassion for children with special needs. After coming to faith at nineteen, she was placed in the Sunday School department—where she soon began a class specifically for children with special needs. Years later, Jeanne gave birth to her third...
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Jeanne Willette Part 2
From her teenage years, Jeanne Willette felt a deep compassion for children with special needs. After coming to faith at nineteen, she was placed in the Sunday School department—where she soon began a class specifically for children with special needs. Years later, Jeanne gave birth to her third...
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Jeanne Willette Part 1
From her teenage years, Jeanne Willette felt a deep compassion for children with special needs. After coming to faith at nineteen, she was placed in the Sunday School department—where she soon began a class specifically for children with special needs. Years later, Jeanne gave birth to her third...
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Twyla Ludwig Part 3
From the time Twyla Ludwig received Jesus at age eleven until she left for Africa with her husband and children in 1927, she knew she was called to be a missionary. Twyla learned early on to meet every obstacle, hardship, and impossibility head-on in prayer — she was known for “praying a thing...
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Join us each week for a lively conversation between authors Cheryl Brodersen and Robin Jones Gunn as they explore the lives of well-known—and not so well-known—Christian women in history. Trust us, these are definitely women worth knowing!
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