Women Worth Knowing

<p>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 others throughout her decades of ministry.</p><p>Resources:<br>Website: Sarahrachelhill.com (launching soon)<br>Social Media:<br> Facebook: Sarah Rachel Hill<br> Instagram: @sarahrhill, @thehopeeffectpodcast (to be launched)<br> X: @sarahrachelhill<br>The Bible</p>

<p>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 others throughout her decades of ministry.</p><p>Resources:<br>Website: Sarahrachelhill.com (launching soon)<br>Social Media:<br> Facebook: Sarah Rachel Hill<br> Instagram: @sarahrhill, @thehopeeffectpodcast (to be launched)<br> X: @sarahrachelhill<br>The Bible</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.<br>Resources</p><p>Hudson Taylor and Maria: A Match Made in Heaven – by John Pollock<br>Desiring God: “A Marriage of Triumph and Trials”<br>https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-marriage-of-triumph-and-trials<br>Women of Christianity: Maria Dyer Taylor<br>https://womenofchristianity.com/missionarys-wives</p>

<p>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.</p><p>Resources<br>Hudson Taylor and Maria: A Match Made in Heaven – by John Pollock<br>Desiring God: “A Marriage of Triumph and Trials”<br>https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-marriage-of-triumph-and-trials<br>Women of Christianity: Maria Dyer Taylor<br>https://womenofchristianity.com/missionarys-wives</p>

<p>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.</p><p>Resources<br>Hudson Taylor and Maria: A Match Made in Heaven – by John Pollock<br>Desiring God: “A Marriage of Triumph and Trials”<br>https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-marriage-of-triumph-and-trials<br>Women of Christianity: Maria Dyer Taylor<br>https://womenofchristianity.com/missionarys-wives</p>

<p>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 very life. Cheryl recounts the story and triumph of Winnie Davies from her conversion, her ministry in Congo, to her harrowing capture by the Simba rebels. Winnie’s story will bring to your heart an awareness of the cost of truly giving the Lord everything!</p>

<p>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 very life. Cheryl recounts the story and triumph of Winnie Davies from her conversion, her ministry in Congo, to her harrowing capture by the Simba rebels. Winnie’s story will bring to your heart an awareness of the cost of truly giving the Lord everything!</p>

<p>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 very life. Cheryl recounts the story and triumph of Winnie Davies from her conversion, her ministry in Congo, to her harrowing capture by the Simba rebels. Winnie’s story will bring to your heart an awareness of the cost of truly giving the Lord everything!</p>

<p>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 of praise bands. Anne with her humility, brilliance, and unfailing love for Jesus will capture your heart.</p><p>Resources:<br>annebarbour.com<br>Billy Graham Evangelistic Association<br>Samaritan’s Purse<br>World Medical Mission</p><p>Books by Anne Barbour<br>The Savior Has Come: An Advent Devotional<br>Jesus, Love to the End: A Devotional to Prepare Your Heart for Easter<br>The Fourth Chair: Discovering Your Invitation to Come Home</p>

<p>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 of praise bands. Anne with her humility, brilliance, and unfailing love for Jesus will capture your heart.</p><p>Resources:<br>annebarbour.com<br>Billy Graham Evangelistic Association<br>Samaritan’s Purse<br>World Medical Mission</p><p>Books by Anne Barbour<br>The Savior Has Come: An Advent Devotional<br>Jesus, Love to the End: A Devotional to Prepare Your Heart for Easter<br>The Fourth Chair: Discovering Your Invitation to Come Home</p>

<p>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.</p><p>Years later, Jeanne gave birth to her third child, a beautiful daughter with special needs. This precious gift would launch her into a lifelong ministry—one that serves not only children with disabilities but their parents as well.</p><p>In these inspiring episodes, Jeanne shares her journey of faith, surrender, and purpose—from her daughter’s diagnosis to her present ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.</p><p>If you have a special needs child or know someone who does, these three episodes with Jeanne Willette are must-listens—you will be blessed!</p><p>Learn more: Limitless Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa<br>Contact Jeanne: [email protected]</p>

<p>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.</p><p>Years later, Jeanne gave birth to her third child, a beautiful daughter with special needs. This precious gift would launch her into a lifelong ministry—one that serves not only children with disabilities but their parents as well.</p><p>In these inspiring episodes, Jeanne shares her journey of faith, surrender, and purpose—from her daughter’s diagnosis to her present ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.</p><p>If you have a special needs child or know someone who does, these three episodes with Jeanne Willette are must-listens—you will be blessed!</p><p>Learn more: Limitless Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa<br>Contact Jeanne: [email protected]</p>

<p>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.</p><p>Years later, Jeanne gave birth to her third child, a beautiful daughter with special needs. This precious gift would launch her into a lifelong ministry—one that serves not only children with disabilities but their parents as well.</p><p>In these inspiring episodes, Jeanne shares her journey of faith, surrender, and purpose—from her daughter’s diagnosis to her present ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.</p><p>Resources:<br>If you have a special needs child or know someone who does, these three episodes with Jeanne Willette are must-listens—you will be blessed!<br>Learn more: Limitless Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa<br>Contact Jeanne: [email protected]</p>

<p>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 through.”</p><p>Her life of faith and intercession became a powerful testimony of what God can accomplish through a woman who prays without ceasing. Hear the remarkable story of Twyla Ludwig and how her prayers changed lives across Africa.</p><p>Resources:<br>Learn more: Mama Was a Missionary by Charles Ludwig (Amazon)</p>

<p>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 through.”</p><p>Her life of faith and intercession became a powerful testimony of what God can accomplish through a woman who prays without ceasing. Hear the remarkable story of Twyla Ludwig and how her prayers changed lives across Africa.</p><p>Resources:<br>Learn more: Mama Was a Missionary by Charles Ludwig (Amazon)</p>

<p>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 through.”</p><p>Her life of faith and intercession became a powerful testimony of what God can accomplish through a woman who prays without ceasing. Hear the remarkable story of Twyla Ludwig and how her prayers changed lives across Africa.</p><p>Learn more: Mama Was a Missionary by Charles Ludwig (Amazon)</p>

<p>Stacy’s DeWitt’s astounding ministry to foster children in Ventura and Los Angeles counties began with a simple prayer, “Father, how do you want you use me in this place?” From that point forward God not only placed a burden on her heart fro foster children and foster parents, but also began to open unexpected doors to Stacy and her husband to be able to create the ministry known as James Store House. In this podcast you will hear the amazing story of how James Store House came to be as well as how that ministry continues to minister to foster kids. Stacy DeWitt is down to earth and engaging as she inspires all of us to simply ask, “Father, how would you like to use me in this place?”</p><p>Resources:<br>Organization: James Storehouse<br>Equipping foster children, aged-out youth, trafficking survivors, and families at risk with critical resources, mentorship, and hope in Christ.</p><p>Explore how James Storehouse serves the community through emergency provision, prevention initiatives, and long-term mentoring:<br><a href="https://www.jamesstorehouse.org/program-highlights">https://www.jamesstorehouse.org/program-highlights</a></p><p>Open Table Mentorship Program<br>A relational model that surrounds aged-out foster youth with consistent adults for one year, helping them navigate housing, education, and life skills.</p>

<p>Stacy’s DeWitt’s astounding ministry to foster children in Ventura and Los Angeles counties began with a simple prayer, “Father, how do you want you use me in this place?” From that point forward God not only placed a burden on her heart fro foster children and foster parents, but also began to open unexpected doors to Stacy and her husband to be able to create the ministry known as James Store House. In this podcast you will hear the amazing story of how James Store House came to be as well as how that ministry continues to minister to foster kids. Stacy DeWitt is down to earth and engaging as she inspires all of us to simply ask, “Father, how would you like to use me in this place?”</p><p>Resources:<br>Organization: James Storehouse<br>Equipping foster children, aged-out youth, trafficking survivors, and families at risk with critical resources, mentorship, and hope in Christ.</p><p>Explore how James Storehouse serves the community through emergency provision, prevention initiatives, and long-term mentoring:<br><a href="https://www.jamesstorehouse.org/program-highlights">https://www.jamesstorehouse.org/program-highlights</a></p><p>Open Table Mentorship Program<br>A relational model that surrounds aged-out foster youth with consistent adults for one year, helping them navigate housing, education, and life skills.</p><p>Connect with James Storehouse</p><p>Website: www.jamesstorehouse.org<br>Facebook: facebook.com/jamesstorehousecalifornia<br>Instagram: @jamesstorehouse<br>LinkedIn (Stacy DeWitt): linkedin.com/in/stacy-dewitt</p>

<p>Maud Kells was born in Northern Ireland and grew up on a farm where church was more of a tradition than a heartfelt commitment. After coming to faith in Christ, she shocked her parents by announcing her call to the mission field.<br>When it came time for her placement, Maud asked to go to one of the most dangerous and unstable countries in the world — the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite facing rebel attacks, robberies, and primitive conditions, Maud flourished among the Congolese people she came to love so deeply.<br>Her story is a powerful reminder of what God can do through a life fully surrendered to Him.</p>

<p>Maud Kells was born in Northern Ireland and grew up on a farm where church was more of a tradition than a heartfelt commitment. After coming to faith in Christ, she shocked her parents by announcing her call to the mission field.<br>When it came time for her placement, Maud asked to go to one of the most dangerous and unstable countries in the world — the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite facing rebel attacks, robberies, and primitive conditions, Maud flourished among the Congolese people she came to love so deeply.<br>Her story is a powerful reminder of what God can do through a life fully surrendered to Him.</p>

<p>Maud Kells was born in Northern Ireland and grew up on a farm where church was more of a tradition than a heartfelt commitment. After coming to faith in Christ, she shocked her parents by announcing her call to the mission field.<br>When it came time for her placement, Maud asked to go to one of the most dangerous and unstable countries in the world — the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite facing rebel attacks, robberies, and primitive conditions, Maud flourished among the Congolese people she came to love so deeply.<br>Her story is a powerful reminder of what God can do through a life fully surrendered to Him.</p>

<p>​​Maud Kells was born in Northern Ireland and grew up on a farm. For her family, church was simply a tradition, but not a heartfelt commitment. After she received Christ, she shocked her parents when she told them she felt called to go to the mission field. When it came time for Maud’s placement, she asked to go to one of the most dangerous and unstable countries in the world— the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite setbacks, rebel attacks, robbers, and primitive conditions, Maud flourished in the Congo among the Congolese people she loved so much. Her story will inspire you.</p>

<p>Gina Aguilar did not come to faith until she was already a full fledged Los Angeles cop! However, once she came to Christ, there was no turning back. God not only protected her while she served for over twenty years, but He also brought love and a new ministry into her life. Gina’s story is not only fascinating, but she also will share a few tips for women’s safety she learned as an LA cop!</p>

<p>Gina Aguilar did not come to faith until she was already a full fledged Los Angeles cop! However, once she came to Christ, there was no turning back. God not only protected her while she served for over twenty years, but He also brought love and a new ministry into her life. Gina’s story is not only fascinating, but she also will share a few tips for women’s safety she learned as an LA cop!</p>

<p>Sharon Markey, even at a young age and in spite of great tragedy, chose to walk with Jesus. From her youth, she had a profound intimacy with Jesus that stayed with her through college. She knew she wanted to serve the Lord on the mission field. She did not know how or where, but God would make His way clear to Sharon through a series of unexpected, providential, and outright humorous events. Join us as we listen to Sharon talk about how God met her as a young child, led her through her formative years, surprised her with true love, melded her into a wonderful family of missionaries, and worked powerfully through her and her husband in the Ukraine. You won’t want to miss these episodes!</p><p>https://sharontmarkey.com/</p>

<p>Sharon Markey, even at a young age and in spite of great tragedy, chose to walk with Jesus. From her youth, she had a profound intimacy with Jesus that stayed with her through college. She knew she wanted to serve the Lord on the mission field. She did not know how or where, but God would make His way clear to Sharon through a series of unexpected, providential, and outright humorous events. Join us as we listen to Sharon talk about how God met her as a young child, led her through her formative years, surprised her with true love, melded her into a wonderful family of missionaries, and worked powerfully through her and her husband in the Ukraine. You won’t want to miss these episodes!</p><p>https://sharontmarkey.com/</p>

<p>Sharon Markey, even at a young age and in spite of great tragedy, chose to walk with Jesus. From her youth, she had a profound intimacy with Jesus that stayed with her through college. She knew she wanted to serve the Lord on the mission field. She did not know how or where, but God would make His way clear to Sharon through a series of unexpected, providential, and outright humorous events. Join us as we listen to Sharon talk about how God met her as a young child, led her through her formative years, surprised her with true love, melded her into a wonderful family of missionaries, and worked powerfully through her and her husband in the Ukraine. You won’t want to miss these episodes!</p><p>Resource: https://sharontmarkey.com/</p>

<p>Pam Clark is an unassuming woman who at a time when she planned on slowing down, was thrust into a ministry with young, vulnerable girls in Africa. Her story will inspire you to simply take the next step toward obedience to God and then see where that path will take you.</p>

<p>Pam Clark is an unassuming woman who at a time when she planned on slowing down, was thrust into a ministry with young, vulnerable girls in Africa. Her story will inspire you to simply take the next step toward obedience to God and then see where that path will take you.</p>

<p>Pam Clark is an unassuming woman who at a time when she planned on slowing down, was thrust into a ministry with young, vulnerable girls in Africa. Her story will inspire you to simply take the next step toward obedience to God and then see where that path will take you.</p>

<p>Kerry Hasenbalg met Jesus at a young age through her mother’s faith. However, the transfer of that faith did not become her own until she studied abroad in Russia. It was in Russia that a deep passion for Jesus and His word was sparked. Kerry spent the next years deepening her knowledge of the Lord and drawing close to Him. It was after this time that God began to open exciting and unprecedented doors of opportunity to her. Those observing her life, as well as her husband, Scott, encouraged her to write a book highlighting some of her many adventures and deep spiritual truths she has learned along the path. Listen to some of Kerry’s stories and learn about her book, THE WAY OF BECOMING, as she reminisces and talks with Cheryl about the wonder of serving Jesus in ordinary and extraordinary ways.</p>

<p>Kerry Hasenbalg met Jesus at a young age through her mother’s faith. However, the transfer of that faith did not become her own until she studied abroad in Russia. It was in Russia that a deep passion for Jesus and His word was sparked. Kerry spent the next years deepening her knowledge of the Lord and drawing close to Him. It was after this time that God began to open exciting and unprecedented doors of opportunity to her. Those observing her life, as well as her husband, Scott, encouraged her to write a book highlighting some of her many adventures and deep spiritual truths she has learned along the path. Listen to some of Kerry’s stories and learn about her book, THE WAY OF BECOMING, as she reminisces and talks with Cheryl about the wonder of serving Jesus in ordinary and extraordinary ways.</p>

<p>It’s crazy how doing something good can turn so bad. Hannah chose to love Jesus from her youth. She married a precious Christian man from church and together they set about becoming a family together. Everything seemed almost storybook until they set about adopting a troubled little boy. Listen to the tragic turn of events in Hannah’s life as well as God’s sustenance, deliverance, and the doors of ministry God opened to her through all the injustices and trauma she experienced.</p>

<p>It’s crazy how doing something good can turn so bad. Hannah chose to love Jesus from her youth. She married a precious Christian man from church and together they set about becoming a family together. Everything seemed almost storybook until they set about adopting a troubled little boy. Listen to the tragic turn of events in Hannah’s life as well as God’s sustenance, deliverance, and the doors of ministry God opened to her through all the injustices and trauma she experienced.</p>

<p>Margaret Laird’s life was extraordinary in so many ways. She was born in 1897 in Denver, Colorado. She grew up in a large family, went to college and became a dental radiologist. Though a church goer all her life, it was in college that Margaret first heard the Gospel and received Jesus as her Lord. Put off at first by the idea of leaving America as a missionary, she was nevertheless compelled to yield her whole life to whatever plans God had for her. Yielding to God became the slogan of her life. She went to the Central Republic of Africa in 1924 and spent the next forty years ministering, loving, and sharing the Gospel with the Banda people.</p>

<p>Margaret Laird’s life was extraordinary in so many ways. She was born in 1897 in Denver, Colorado. She grew up in a large family, went to college and became a dental radiologist. Though a church goer all her life, it was in college that Margaret first heard the Gospel and received Jesus as her Lord. Put off at first by the idea of leaving America as a missionary, she was nevertheless compelled to yield her whole life to whatever plans God had for her. Yielding to God became the slogan of her life. She went to the Central Republic of Africa in 1924 and spent the next forty years ministering, loving, and sharing the Gospel with the Banda people.</p>

<p>Margaret Laird’s life was extraordinary in so many ways. She was born in 1897 in Denver, Colorado. She grew up in a large family, went to college and became a dental radiologist. Though a church goer all her life, it was in college that Margaret first heard the Gospel and received Jesus as her Lord. Put off at first by the idea of leaving America as a missionary, she was nevertheless compelled to yield her whole life to whatever plans God had for her. Yielding to God became the slogan of her life. She went to the Central Republic of Africa in 1924 and spent the next forty years ministering, loving, and sharing the Gospel with the Banda people.</p>

<p>Anne Bradstreet was a young Puritan woman with ink-stained fingers and a heart full of dreams. Growing up in 17th-century England, she found solace in her father’s library. Anne felt a God-given calling to express herself through poetry. Her faith grew stronger after a battle with smallpox as a teenager. The suffering drew her closer to God.</p><p>Anne married Simon Bradstreet, a man of wisdom and quiet strength. He saw the gift God had placed within her and encouraged her to write.<br>Together, they journeyed to the New World, settling in the rugged wilderness of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Anne clung to her faith and found comfort in poetry. She poured her heart onto parchment. To her, Anne's words were an act of worship.</p><p>Then came the fire that consumed her home. All her family's earthly possessions were turned to ash. But rather than letting grief consume her, Anne turned to God. Through her sorrow, she penned verses of trust and surrender. Her resilience and unwavering faith became a light to many. Soon, her brother-in-law took Anne’s poetry to England, where it was published, making her the first published female poet in America. Though she never sought fame, her words carried weight, offering insight into faith, perseverance, and the unique struggles of womanhood in a rigid Puritan society.<br>As the years passed, Anne remained devoted to writing, using her gift to leave a legacy of faith. Anne's words, shaped by both sorrow and hope, continue to inspire generations.</p><p><strong>Tricia Goyer</strong><br>https://triciagoyer.com/books/</p><p><strong>Anne Bradstreet</strong><br>Anne Bradstreet–The Complete Collection (Kindle Edition) by Anne Bradstreet</p><p>The Poems of Anne Bradstreet (Christian Heritage Paperback) by Anne Bradstreet</p><p>Great Women in Christian History by A. Kenneth Curtis & Daniel Graves</p>