Women Worth Knowing

Thank you, beautiful listeners! You have sent in touching stories about women you wanted us to know, and this week Cheryl and Robin will share about a few of them. We have encouragement from a 16-year-old homeschooler; a poignant piece from one of our favorite guests, Michelle Ule; and we’ll introduce you to Shirley Carini and Eleanor Turnbill.

Hetty Green was straight from the Mayflower stock and considered to be a member of high society by the wealthy families in New York. Hetty’s father and grandfather owned a successful whaling company. She was the sole heir to her grandfather’s and father’s holdings, however, she was cheated out of almost all that was promised. Since Hetty’s family were devoted Quakers, Hetty was raised with the sam...

Hetty Green was straight from the Mayflower stock and considered to be a member of high society by the wealthy families in New York. Hetty’s father and grandfather owned a successful whaling company. She was the sole heir to her grandfather’s and father’s holdings, however, she was cheated out of almost all that was promised. Since Hetty’s family were devoted Quakers, Hetty was raised with the sam...

In this episode, we discovered the inspiring story of Ruthie Burt Cornwell. The youngest of five children, Ruthie grew up on a 48-acre farm in North Pennsylvania during the depression in America. Ruthie’s early years would be used by God for the future He had planned for her with mission work in Bolivia and Peru. While in Bolivia, Ruthie was given the task of running a medical clinic. Despite her...

In this episode, we discovered the inspiring story of Ruthie Burt Cornwell. The youngest of five children, Ruthie grew up on a 48-acre farm in North Pennsylvania during the depression in America. Ruthie’s early years would be used by God for the future He had planned for her with mission work in Bolivia and Peru. While in Bolivia, Ruthie was given the task of running a medical clinic. Despite her...

In this episode, we discovered the inspiring story of Ruthie Burt Cornwell. The youngest of five children, Ruthie grew up on a 48-acre farm in North Pennsylvania during the depression in America. Ruthie’s early years would be used by God for the future He had planned for her with mission work in Bolivia and Peru. While in Bolivia, Ruthie was given the task of running a medical clinic. Despite her...

Most Christians know of Colleen’s sister-in-law, Elisabeth Elliot, and her husband, Jim Elliot. However, very few know the story of Herbert Elliot, Jim’s brother, and his wife Colleen. Colleen is an amazing woman worth knowing! In this episode, we learned about Colleen’s early years; how she met her husband; her education; and later how God led her and her husband into full-time ministry in the ju...

Most Christians know of Colleen’s sister-in-law, Elisabeth Elliot, and her husband, Jim Elliot. However, very few know the story of Herbert Elliot, Jim’s brother, and his wife Colleen. Colleen is an amazing woman worth knowing! In this episode, we learned about Colleen’s early years; how she met her husband; her education; and later how God led her and her husband into full-time ministry in the ju...

In this episode, we introduce you to Priscilla Garcia who joins in our conversation with Theresa Howard. Priscilla shares a bit of her testimony, and how God brought her into a ministry working with other women to sew and provide garments for refugees and orphans. As she and Theresa share, you will discover the beautiful way God brought two strangers together as co-laborers in His mission to minis...

In this episode, Theresa Howard shares her testimony, and the story of how she became involved in a worldwide ministry to refugees and orphans. Theresa and her husband are currently serving in England where her husband pastors a local church.

In 1924, personal heartbreak and a need to fill her own thirsty soul led Lettie Cowman to compile a devotional titled, Streams in the Desert . A century later, with untold millions of copies sold, Lettie’s timeless words still speak to weary hearts. We are thrilled to have her biographer, Michelle Ule, with us today. She draws from carefully researched insights on Lettie found in her newest book,...

In 1924, personal heartbreak and a need to fill her own thirsty soul led Lettie Cowman to compile a devotional titled, Streams in the Desert . A century later, with untold millions of copies sold, Lettie’s timeless words still speak to weary hearts. We are thrilled to have her biographer, Michelle Ule, with us today. She draws from carefully researched insights on Lettie found in her newest book,...

At 920 Sacramento Street in San Francisco stands the Donaldina Mackenzie Cameron Mission House. For forty years this establishment was run by the courageous, compassionate, and captivating Donaldina Cameron. In her time at the home, she rescued somewhere around 3,000 women from abuse, human trafficking, and drugs. She also saw to the education, training, and welfare of every woman who was rescued...

At 920 Sacramento Street in San Francisco stands the Donaldina Mackenzie Cameron Mission House. For forty years this establishment was run by the courageous, compassionate, and captivating Donaldina Cameron. In her time at the home, she rescued somewhere around 3,000 women from abuse, human trafficking, and drugs. She also saw to the education, training, and welfare of every woman who was rescued...

At 920 Sacramento Street in San Francisco stands the Donaldina Mackenzie Cameron Mission House. For forty years this establishment was run by the courageous, compassionate, and captivating Donaldina Cameron. In her time at the home, she rescued somewhere around 3,000 women from abuse, human trafficking, and drugs. She also saw to the education, training, and welfare of every woman who was rescued...

As a teen who became pregnant for the second time, Tricia Goyer's life took a radical turn when she let go of her plans and surrendered to God. She asked God to use her life for His purposes, and He answered that prayer in powerful ways. Tricia Goyer is a bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host who has written over 80 books, both fiction and non-fiction. Her books and podcasts have reached m...

As a teen who became pregnant for the second time, Tricia Goyer's life took a radical turn when she let go of her plans and surrendered to God. She asked God to use her life for His purposes, and He answered that prayer in powerful ways. Tricia Goyer is a bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host who has written over 80 books, both fiction and non-fiction. Her books and podcasts have reached m...

Katherine was born on May 7, 1908. Katherine was born into a Christian home, but this did not exclude her from tragedy and hardship. By Katherine’s senior year of high school, she had lost both her parents. After receiving a short stipend from her parent’s estate, Katherine enrolled in college. There were not many options open in the 1920’s for young single woman who needed to support themselves....

In part 2 of Elizabeth’s story, she shares how forgiveness set her free to pursue the will and plan of God even through trying times.

Elizabeth Finch shares the fascinating story of her own life and journey from being an orphan to serving at the Bible College in Israel. Her story is one of discovery, disappointment, struggle, forgiveness and victory.

Today we are honored to have Jolyn Canty in the studio with us. She's the author of Far Above Rubies: The Life of Louisa MacDonald . You'll love getting to know Louisa. She bore eleven children, was an author, an accomplished musician, and was also the wife of George MacDonald (one of the greatest Christian writers of the Victorian era). C.S. Lewis praised Louisa's husband with these words: "I kno...

Our guest today is Tessa Afshar. She is a gifted storyteller who writes award-winning biblical fiction. Her Persian heritage provides her with keen insights into life in the Middle East and makes her characters come alive. Tessa's personal story is as vivid and heartwarming as her books. We think you'll marvel, as we did, when you hear the amazing way Jesus drew her to Himself. Visit www.tessaafsh...

Our guest today is Tessa Afshar. She is a gifted storyteller who writes award-winning biblical fiction. Her Persian heritage provides her with keen insights into life in the Middle East and makes her characters come alive. Tessa's personal story is as vivid and heartwarming as her books. We think you'll marvel, as we did, when you hear the amazing way Jesus drew her to Himself. Visit www.tessaafsh...

After highlighting the lives of many amazing women, our own woman worth knowing, Cheryl Brodersen, finally shares her story with us. She begins with her early years as the daughter of Chuck Smith and describes how she met her husband, Brian. They have four children and have served together in full time ministry for over forty years. Cheryl is a gifted communicator, as you’ve discovered from listen...

After highlighting the lives of many amazing women, our own woman worth knowing, Cheryl Brodersen, finally shares her story with us. She begins with her early years as the daughter of Chuck Smith and describes how she met her husband, Brian. They have four children and have served together in full time ministry for over forty years. Cheryl is a gifted communicator, as you’ve discovered from listen...