Women Worth Knowing
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!
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Madame Guyon P1
Women Worth Knowing
11/23/21 • 27 min
Madame Guyon (1647-1717): Today Jasmine is joined by one of our favorite friends of the podcast, Kathy Gilbert! They are excited to share with you a woman they both love--the French mystic, Madame Jeanne Guyon! Born into an affluent Catholic family during the decadent reign of the “Sun King,” Louis XIV, Jeanne faced many struggles in her early years as she attempted not only to resist the materialism and decadence of her culture, but to prove her devotion to God through as many extreme practices as possible. It wasn’t until after she was forced into a miserable arranged marriage that the Lord drew Jeanne into a genuine relationship with Himself. Her transformation would influence an entire nation!
- Madame Jeanne Guyon: Child of Another World by Dorothy Gawne Coslet
- Autobiography of Madame Guyon by Madame Guyon
- Experiencing God through Prayer by Madame Guyon
- A Short and Easy Method of Prayer by Madame Guyon
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Madame Guyon P2
Women Worth Knowing
11/30/21 • 28 min
Madame Guyon (1647-1717): Jasmine and Kathy are back for the second part of the remarkable story of Madame Guyon! Utterly transformed by the Word of God and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, this dynamic, spiritually sensitive woman began to travel around France simply sharing and writing about what God had shown her. In the process, she sparked a revival that spread throughout the nation and across Europe. Although loyal to the Catholic faith, Madame Guyon’s message of justification by faith made her sound like a Protestant Reformer, for which she faced harsh interrogation and imprisonment. This is a truly amazing story of a godly, uncompromising woman worth knowing!
- Madame Jeanne Guyon: Child of Another World by Dorothy Gawne Coslet
- Autobiography of Madame Guyon by Madame Guyon
- Experiencing God through Prayer by Madame Guyon
- A Short and Easy Method of Prayer by Madame Guyon
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Katie Luther P1
Women Worth Knowing
12/07/21 • 26 min
Katie Luther (1499-1552): Most Christians know of Martin Luther, the great Father of the Protestant Reformation. But not many know about his wife Katie, the “Morning Star of Wittenberg” who served faithfully by his side as the Mother of the Reformation! Today, we look at Katie’s early life, including the unique and even humorous way in which the Lord brought her and Martin together! You won’t want to miss the story of how this runaway nun and former monk became the unlikely model of Protestant marriage!
- 25 Surprising Marriages by William J. Petersen
- Katharina von Bora: A Reformation Life by Rudolf & Marilynn Markwald
Joan of Arc & Julian of Norwich
Women Worth Knowing
11/02/21 • 0 min
Joan of Arc (1412-1431) & Julian of Norwich (1342-1416): Perhaps some of the more well-known women of the Middle Ages were those we now classify as “mystics,” those who pursued deeper spiritual union with Jesus primarily through prayer and meditation. Some mystics--like Joan of Arc--may seem eccentric and bizarre, but many others--like Julian of Norwich--simply sought closer communion with the Lord, and played an important role in spiritually reviving a corrupt and dying medieval church! When we understand the context in which these women lived, it helps us appreciate the fact that the mystics are definitely worth knowing!
- Great Women of Faith by Nancy A. Hardesty
- Women of Devotion through the Centuries by Cheryl Forbes
Ka’ahumanu, Part 3
Women Worth Knowing
02/07/23 • 30 min
Robin has a personal affection for our unforgettable Woman Worth Knowing this week. During the decade that Robin lived on Maui, she saw the name “Ka’ahumanu” on a church, a shopping mall, and street signs. She began researching this extraordinary woman and found conflicting opinions over this powerful woman’s influence in the Hawaiian Islands. She lived during a period of vast change. Known as “the favorite” wife of King Kamehameha the Great, Ka’ahumanu held the role of “Kuhina Nui” or Queen. After his death, she ruled supreme during the reign of two of Kamehameha’s sons. The first company of New England Protestant missionaries arrived 11 months after her husband died, and by and by Ka’ahumanu put her faith in Christ alone. She was born in a cave before the arrival of Western contact, when human sacrifice was still practiced. Right before she died in 1832, she was handed the very first copy of the Hawaiian New Testament. As a result of many of her significant decisions, revival spread through the islands.
- Ka’ahumanu: Molder of Change, by Jane L. Silverman, Friends of Judiciary History Center of Hawai’i, Honolulu, 1987
- The Magnificent Matriarch: Ka’ahumanu, Queen of Hawai’i, by Kathleen Dickenson Mellen, Hastings House Publishers, New York, 1952
Online Sources
- "KA’AHUMANU" (https://paradiseofthepacific.wordpress.com/tag/kaahumanu/)
- "Kaahumanu (1777–1832)" (https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/kaahumanu-1777-1832)
- "Kaʻahumanu and the Missionaries" (https://imagesofoldhawaii.com/ka%CA%BBahumanu-and-the-missionaries/)
- "The Woman Who Changed A Kingdom" (http://www.coffeetimes.com/july98.htm)
Mrs. Oswald Chambers Part 2
Women Worth Knowing
02/22/22 • 29 min
Mrs. Oswald “Biddy” Chambers (1883-1966): Author Michelle Ule joins the podcast again today to share about the life of Gertrude “Biddy” Chambers. Having covered Biddy’s early years and marriage to Oswald, Michelle continues the story with their move to Egypt during World War I and the tragic circumstances which unexpectedly launched Biddy’s career as an editor/compiler of Oswald’s sermons. Her masterful work led to the publication of 30 books, including the beloved devotional, My Utmost for His Highest. We know you will love Biddy’s story of radiant faith and perseverance for the glory of God!
- Mrs. Oswald Chambers:The Woman Behind the World’s Best-Selling Devotional--Michelle Ule
Kendall Kula, Part 1
Women Worth Knowing
11/14/23 • 25 min
Kendall was content excelling in her career as an elementary school teacher. However, after an unexpected opportunity opened to study the Bible in Austria, Kendall’s life was turned upside-down. After one year, and then another, Kendall joined a ministry team in Hungary. It was there that she met Kurt Kendall, an American ministering as a missionary in Poland. After they married, they served together in Poland where they raised their four children. From Poland they were led to serve in Cambodia. Currently, they are working with a Bible college in the nation of Georgia.
Marlene Rice, Part 1
Women Worth Knowing
09/05/23 • 26 min
We’re so glad we were able to have Marlene Rice in studio for two episodes. Since 2005, Marlene has served as the Director of Development for the Maui Food Bank, a non-profit that networks closely with the churches and aid agencies on the island. You’ll be encouraged by her remarkable stories of how God's people have been coming together to help and heal the people of Lahaina, Maui, after the devastating fire that took hundreds of lives, homes and businesses on August 8, 2023. She also shares the tender story of how God was near to her family when her husband was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Contact Information:
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Books:
Ever Changing Seasons – Never Changing God
Pono’s Magical Maui Adventure
Margaret Wilson & Margaret McLachlan, Part 2
Women Worth Knowing
05/03/22 • 28 min
Margaret Wilson (1667-1685) & Margaret McLachlan (d.1685): Having set the stage, we now get to tell the story of the Wigtown Martyrs of Scotland! Margaret Wilson was a grandmother in her sixties, while Margaret McLachlan was just a girl of eighteen; yet because of their faith in Jesus Christ and dependence on His Word instead of religious and political authorities, these two brave women were arrested and executed for their faith. Their willingness to lay down their lives for Jesus made them radiant and inspiring witnesses...and most certainly women worth knowing!
- Trial and Triumph: Stories from Church History by Richard M. Hannula
Jeanna Combs, Part 1
Women Worth Knowing
06/11/24 • 26 min
It was great to be able to sit down and talk with Jeanna Combs in studio. Jeanna was born in Hawaii, but was raised by her single mom along with her three brothers in Vista, California. As a young girl, the church became her second family and filled in the vacant role of father in her life. Jeanna loved going to church, but didn’t fully surrender her life to Jesus until high school. Shortly after high school, she was invited to take a mission trip to Yugoslavia. Since that mission trip over twenty years ago, Jeanna has continued to serve the Lord in Europe, and is now serving in Paphos, Cyprus. Listen in and hear some of her adventures, adjustments, highs and lows, as well as how she met her handsome husband Loren.
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How many episodes does Women Worth Knowing have?
Women Worth Knowing currently has 243 episodes available.
What topics does Women Worth Knowing cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Women Worth Knowing?
The episode title 'Madame Guyon P1' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Women Worth Knowing?
The average episode length on Women Worth Knowing is 36 minutes.
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Episodes of Women Worth Knowing are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Women Worth Knowing?
The first episode of Women Worth Knowing was released on Apr 10, 2020.
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