Women Worth Knowing

<p>Elizabeth shares with us what it was like to be a woman growing up in Uganda. As a young woman, Elizabeth learned to be content with abundance and poverty. Receiving Jesus in high school, she felt called to study medicine. Elizabeth met her husband in medical school through the Christian club on campus. She shares the testimony of what God did as He moved her and her husband to set up clinics, medical facilities, and churches in Moslem dominated areas.</p>

<p>John Dickson is the first male guest ever invited to share on Woman Worth Knowing! John holds a doctorate in ancient history and has discovered the existence and stories of women who have had a great impact and influence on the church. We invited John to Woman Worth Knowing to share about the amazing Christian woman he has found in his research of the early and medieval church.</p><p>John is the host of the podcast, Undeception, which highlights current fads, church history, Christian authors, and an assortment of other fascinating subjects that are pertinent to believers who want to be knowledgeable in the faith. He is also a published author, speaker, media presenter, professor, and researcher.</p><p>John Dickson: http://www.johndickson.org</p>

<p>John Dickson is the first male guest ever invited to share on Woman Worth Knowing! John holds a doctorate in ancient history and has discovered the existence and stories of women who have had a great impact and influence on the church. We invited John to Woman Worth Knowing to share about the amazing Christian woman he has found in his research of the early and medieval church.</p><p>John is the host of the podcast, Undeception, which highlights current fads, church history, Christian authors, and an assortment of other fascinating subjects that are pertinent to believers who want to be knowledgeable in the faith. He is also a published author, speaker, media presenter, professor, and researcher.</p><p>John Dickson: http://www.johndickson.org</p>

<p>Mary’s early life was filled with loss. Nevertheless, unlike many other women born in the 1800s, Mary was determined to go to college. She graduated from Oberlin college, married, became a step-mother, and birthed two sons before experiencing the loss of her beloved husband. During this time, Mary studied and trained in the field of nursing under an eminent doctor and became a practitioner. One Sunday at church, Mary heard an urgent appeal for trained nurses to volunteer to nurse the injured northern forces and immediately volunteered. Her care, service, and contributions to the welfare of the “boys” fighting in the Civil War became well-known. Mary set up over 200 field hospitals, collected and organized supplies, enforced life-saving hygienic practices, and saved countless lives. Mary was a force of nature! This podcast is filled with entertaining antidotes of her determination and success.</p><ul> <li><em>Mother Bickerdyke and the Boys in Blue (Annotated)</em> by Margaret B. Davis</li> <li><em>Mary Bickerdyke: Civil War Heroine</em> by Julie McDonald</li> </ul>

<p>Mary’s early life was filled with loss. Nevertheless, unlike many other women born in the 1800s, Mary was determined to go to college. She graduated from Oberlin college, married, became a step-mother, and birthed two sons before experiencing the loss of her beloved husband. During this time, Mary studied and trained in the field of nursing under an eminent doctor and became a practitioner. One Sunday at church, Mary heard an urgent appeal for trained nurses to volunteer to nurse the injured northern forces and immediately volunteered. Her care, service, and contributions to the welfare of the “boys” fighting in the Civil War became well-known. Mary set up over 200 field hospitals, collected and organized supplies, enforced life-saving hygienic practices, and saved countless lives. Mary was a force of nature! This podcast is filled with entertaining antidotes of her determination and success.</p><ul> <li><em>Mother Bickerdyke and the Boys in Blue (Annotated)</em> by Margaret B. Davis</li> <li><em>Mary Bickerdyke: Civil War Heroine</em> by Julie McDonald</li> </ul>

<p>Are you ready for part two of the interview with Marlene Rice? Her vulnerability endeared us to her as she shared how God drew her out of a hippie commune in the 70’s and into His family. For the past forty years she has served on staff for ministries including Luis Palau, Open Doors, Coral Ridge Ministries, Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship, Trinity Broadcasting Network, CRU, Teen Challenge and Women of Faith. She shares about smuggling Bibles into China when she served with Open Doors and how God led her and her husband when their son struggled with a serious drug addiction for decades.</p><p>Marlene served on the board of the Jubilee Campaign for international human and religious rights and advocated for the abolishment of sex trafficking. Marlene attended Fuller Theological Seminary and Trinity University and holds a master’s degree in religion. She and her husband, Frank raised four children and have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She has served as the Development Director of the Maui Food Bank since 2005.</p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br>[email protected]</p><p><strong>Books:</strong><br>Ever Changing Seasons – Never Changing God<br>Pono’s Magical Maui Adventure</p>

<p>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.</p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br>[email protected]</p><p><strong>Books:</strong><br>Ever Changing Seasons – Never Changing God<br>Pono’s Magical Maui Adventure</p>

<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-5f654898-7fff-1fe3-9d03-ab0a6d504abc"><span>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.</span></span></p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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 same values: thrift, economy, simplicity, hard work, devotion to Scripture and living by biblical principles.<br>She began saving and investing money while she was still a young girl. This was a time when it was considered uncomely for a woman to practice any business skills. Hetty turned her savings and the inheritance that she received into a vast fortune. During the Gilded Age, she was known to be the richest woman in America. She was also called “the witch of Wall Street” by those who resented her achievements and carefulness.<br>Growing up, I had heard only about a churlish woman who allowed her son to suffer an amputation rather than spend money on a doctor. The truth is, the real Hetty was nothing like the vilified stories that were told about her. Listen to the podcast on Hetty Green to learn the truth about the woman who sought to live out her Quaker values in a hostile business world.</p><p>- <em>The Richest Woman in America: Hetty Green in the Gilded Age</em> by Janet Wallach</p>

<p>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 same values: thrift, economy, simplicity, hard work, devotion to Scripture and living by biblical principles.<br>She began saving and investing money while she was still a young girl. This was a time when it was considered uncomely for a woman to practice any business skills. Hetty turned her savings and the inheritance that she received into a vast fortune. During the Gilded Age, she was known to be the richest woman in America. She was also called “the witch of Wall Street” by those who resented her achievements and carefulness.<br>Growing up, I had heard only about a churlish woman who allowed her son to suffer an amputation rather than spend money on a doctor. The truth is, the real Hetty was nothing like the vilified stories that were told about her. Listen to the podcast on Hetty Green to learn the truth about the woman who sought to live out her Quaker values in a hostile business world.</p><p>- <em>The Richest Woman in America: Hetty Green in the Gilded Age</em> by Janet Wallach</p>

<p>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.</p><p>While in Bolivia, Ruthie was given the task of running a medical clinic. Despite her lack of medical training, she successfully treated thousands of patients with God’s help, and the use of some medical encyclopedias she received. Nothing could have prepared her for all the ailments she treated, the people she met, the dangers she faced, and the life she would live in the jungle. Ruthie loved and embraced every challenge with joy. Her story is one of joy and adventure, even under adverse and primitive conditions.</p><ul> <li><em>Chosen Before Birth: The Missionary Biography of Ruthie Burt Cornwell</em> by Ruthie Burt Cornwell</li> </ul>

<p>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.</p><p>While in Bolivia, Ruthie was given the task of running a medical clinic. Despite her lack of medical training, she successfully treated thousands of patients with God’s help, and the use of some medical encyclopedias she received. Nothing could have prepared her for all the ailments she treated, the people she met, the dangers she faced, and the life she would live in the jungle. Ruthie loved and embraced every challenge with joy. Her story is one of joy and adventure, even under adverse and primitive conditions.</p><ul> <li><em>Chosen Before Birth: The Missionary Biography of Ruthie Burt Cornwell</em> by Ruthie Burt Cornwell</li> </ul>

<p>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. <br> <br>While in Bolivia, Ruthie was given the task of running a medical clinic. Despite her lack of medical training, she successfully treated thousands of patients with God’s help, and the use of some medical encyclopedias she received. Nothing could have prepared her for all the ailments she treated, the people she met, the dangers she faced, and the life she would live in the jungle. Ruthie loved and embraced every challenge with joy. Her story is one of joy and adventure, even under adverse and primitive conditions.</p><ul> <li><em>Chosen Before Birth: The Missionary Biography of Ruthie Burt Cornwell</em> by Ruthie Burt Cornwell</li> </ul>

<p>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!</p><p>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 jungles of Peru. Colleen and her husband Herbert served God together for over sixty years, and chronicled their time together through voluminous correspondence.</p><p>Colleen’s story is a love story: first and foremost, her love for Jesus and her great commitment to Him; secondly, her love for Herbert (and his for hers); and thirdly, Colleen’s warmth and love for all the people she knew and ministered to.</p><ul> <li><em>Love So Amazing: The Missionary Biography of Bert and Colleen Elliott</em> by Gilbert Gleason</li> </ul>

<p>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!</p><p>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 jungles of Peru. Colleen and her husband Herbert served God together for over sixty years, and chronicled their time together through voluminous correspondence.</p><p>Colleen’s story is a love story: first and foremost, her love for Jesus and her great commitment to Him; secondly, her love for Herbert (and his for hers); and thirdly, Colleen’s warmth and love for all the people she knew and ministered to.</p><ul> <li><em>Love So Amazing: The Missionary Biography of Bert and Colleen Elliott</em> by Gilbert Gleason</li> </ul>

<p>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 minister to the outcasts.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>In 1924, personal heartbreak and a need to fill her own thirsty soul led Lettie Cowman to compile a devotional titled, <em>Streams in the Desert</em>. A century later, with untold millions of copies sold, Lettie’s timeless words still speak to weary hearts.</p><p>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, <em>Overflowing Faith: Lettie Cowman</em> and <em>Streams in the Desert</em>. Be sure to listen to Part 1 on Lettie Cowman, podcast episode #16. Learn more about Michelle at www.michelleule.com</p><ul> <li><em>Overflowing Faith: Lettie Cowman and Streams in the Desert: A Biography</em> by Michelle Ule</li> <li><em>Streams in the Desert: 366 Daily Devotional Readings</em></li> <li><em>Springs in the Valley</em> by Lettie Cowman</li> <li><em>Charles E. Cowman: Missionary Warrior</em> by Lettie Cowman</li> </ul><p>Learn more about Michelle at www.michelleule.com</p>

<p>In 1924, personal heartbreak and a need to fill her own thirsty soul led Lettie Cowman to compile a devotional titled, <em>Streams in the Desert</em>. A century later, with untold millions of copies sold, Lettie’s timeless words still speak to weary hearts.</p><p>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, <em>Overflowing Faith: Lettie Cowman</em> and <em>Streams in the Desert</em>. Be sure to listen to Part 1 on Lettie Cowman, podcast episode #16. Learn more about Michelle at www.michelleule.com</p><ul> <li><em>Overflowing Faith: Lettie Cowman and Streams in the Desert: A Biography</em> by Michelle Ule</li> <li><em>Streams in the Desert: 366 Daily Devotional Readings</em></li> <li><em>Springs in the Valley</em> by Lettie Cowman</li> <li><em>Charles E. Cowman: Missionary Warrior</em> by Lettie Cowman</li> </ul><p>Learn more about Michelle at www.michelleule.com</p>

<p>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 or placed in her care. To her foes, Donaldina was known as the White Devil, but to the women she saved she was affectionately called Lo Mo or Old Mother. Dolly’s life was full of setbacks, tragedies, and triumphs.</p><ul> <li><span>Fierce Compassion</span> by Kristin and Katheryn Wong</li> <li><span>Rescuing Chinese Girls from the Sex Trade in 1900’s San Francisco</span> by Julia McDonald</li> </ul>

<p>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 or placed in her care. To her foes, Donaldina was known as the White Devil, but to the women she saved she was affectionately called Lo Mo or Old Mother. Dolly’s life was full of setbacks, tragedies, and triumphs.</p><ul> <li><span>Fierce Compassion</span> by Kristin and Katheryn Wong</li> <li><span>Rescuing Chinese Girls from the Sex Trade in 1900’s San Francisco</span> by Julia McDonald</li> </ul>

<p>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 or placed in her care. To her foes, Donaldina was known as the White Devil, but to the women she saved she was affectionately called Lo Mo or Old Mother. Dolly’s life was full of setbacks, tragedies, and triumphs.</p><ul> <li><em>Fierce Compassion</em> by Kristin and Katheryn Wong</li> <li><em>Rescuing Chinese Girls from the Sex Trade in 1900’s San Francisco</em> by Julia McDonald</li> </ul>

<p>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 millions. As a homeschooling mother of ten, she continually finds practical ways to live out her faith in everyday life and generously shares what she’s learned with everyone in her path. Visit www.TriciaGoyer.com to find out more about this amazing woman worth knowing.</p><ul> <li>https://triciagoyer.com/books/</li> </ul>

<p>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 millions. As a homeschooling mother of ten, she continually finds practical ways to live out her faith in everyday life and generously shares what she’s learned with everyone in her path. Visit www.TriciaGoyer.com to find out more about this amazing woman worth knowing.</p><ul> <li>https://triciagoyer.com/books/</li> </ul>

<p>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. Katherine enrolled in a teacher’s college but found her heart was not there. Then she heard about Northwestern Bible College and her heart soared. Katherine moved to Minneapolis not knowing what the future had for her. While there her stipend ran out and Katherine worked as a maid and nanny for various families in Minneapolis.</p><p>While in college, her heart began to burn for the plight of native Americans. By chance she met a Christian man from the Hopi tribe. He told her about the need in Arizona, and Katherine felt her heart tug.</p><p>Many adventures awaited Katherine in Arizona when she moved there to live and minister among the native American tribes. God used Katherine mightily and her story is one of the highlights mentioned in the history books written about Flagstaff, Arizona.</p><ul> <li><em>Katherine Beard: Founder of Flagstaff Mission to the Navajos,</em> By Julie McDonald</li> </ul>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Today we are honored to have Jolyn Canty in the studio with us. She's the author of <em>Far Above Rubies: The Life of Louisa MacDonald</em>. 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 know hardly any other writer who seems to be closer, or more continually close, to the Spirit of Christ Himself!" Louisa and George's love story is beautiful and their partnership in ministry continues to inspire couples today.<br>Our guest, Jolyn, also illustrated a beautiful children's book titled, <em>Classic Poems for Children: Selected by George MacDonald's Daughter, Lilia Scott MacDonald</em>.</p><ul> <li>Far Above Rubies by Jolyn Canty</li> <li>"Classic Poems for Children: Selected by George MacDonald's Daughter, Lilia Scott MacDonald", illustrated by Jolyn Canty</li> </ul>

<p>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.<br>Visit www.tessaafshar.com to find out more about this lovely woman worth knowing.</p><ul> <li>https://tessaafshar.com/books/</li> <li>https://tessaafshar.com/meet-tessa/</li> </ul>

<p>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.<br>Visit www.tessaafshar.com to find out more about this lovely woman worth knowing.</p><ul> <li>https://tessaafshar.com/books/</li> <li>https://tessaafshar.com/meet-tessa/</li> </ul>

<p>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 listening to this podcast. She leads Bible Studies, women’s events, teaches Sunday School and has written five books. God’s faithfulness is the banner that flies over her life and yes, her smile is contagious. Find out more at https://graciouswords.com/about/</p>

<p>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 listening to this podcast. She leads Bible Studies, women’s events, teaches Sunday School and has written five books. God’s faithfulness is the banner that flies over her life and yes, her smile is contagious. Find out more at https://graciouswords.com/about/</p>

<p>In honor of Black History month, we are excited to share about an amazing woman of color. Susan was born on July 3, 1851 in the free state of Illinois. Her parents, Isaac and Sarah Ann, were both emancipated slaves. She was the first Black woman to graduate from Upper Iowa University; the first black woman to graduate from Chicago Training School; and the first black woman to be supported and sent out as a missionary to Africa by the Women’s Foreign Mission Society. Susan worked in various capacities with Bishop Taylor before starting and building her own school and orphanage in Quessua where she served as the administrator, teacher, principal, and nurse for over twenty-five years. When she returned to the states, Susan was a sought-after speaker at women’s meetings, churches, and various events. She never complained about the hardships or setbacks of her life, though there were many, but rather she worked with whatever circumstances life presented her with great success. Her story is so remarkable that we needed three episodes to highlight the obstacles, accomplishments, and events of her life</p><ul> <li>Susan Aneline Collins: With a Hallelujah Heart By Janis Bennington Van Burent</li> </ul>

<p>In honor of Black History month, we are excited to share about an amazing woman of color. Susan was born on July 3, 1851 in the free state of Illinois. Her parents, Isaac and Sarah Ann, were both emancipated slaves. She was the first Black woman to graduate from Upper Iowa University; the first black woman to graduate from Chicago Training School; and the first black woman to be supported and sent out as a missionary to Africa by the Women’s Foreign Mission Society. Susan worked in various capacities with Bishop Taylor before starting and building her own school and orphanage in Quessua where she served as the administrator, teacher, principal, and nurse for over twenty-five years. When she returned to the states, Susan was a sought-after speaker at women’s meetings, churches, and various events. She never complained about the hardships or setbacks of her life, though there were many, but rather she worked with whatever circumstances life presented her with great success. Her story is so remarkable that we needed three episodes to highlight the obstacles, accomplishments, and events of her life</p><ul> <li>Susan Aneline Collins: With a Hallelujah Heart By Janis Bennington Van Burent</li> </ul>

<p>In honor of Black History month, we are excited to share about an amazing woman of color. Susan was born on July 3, 1851 in the free state of Illinois. Her parents, Isaac and Sarah Ann, were both emancipated slaves. She was the first Black woman to graduate from Upper Iowa University; the first black woman to graduate from Chicago Training School; and the first black woman to be supported and sent out as a missionary to Africa by the Women’s Foreign Mission Society. Susan worked in various capacities with Bishop Taylor before starting and building her own school and orphanage in Quessua where she served as the administrator, teacher, principal, and nurse for over twenty-five years. When she returned to the states, Susan was a sought-after speaker at women’s meetings, churches, and various events. She never complained about the hardships or setbacks of her life, though there were many, but rather she worked with whatever circumstances life presented her with great success. Her story is so remarkable that we needed three episodes to highlight the obstacles, accomplishments, and events of her life</p><ul> <li>Susan Aneline Collins: With a Hallelujah Heart By Janis Bennington Van Burent</li> </ul>

<p>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.</p><ul> <li><em>Ka’ahumanu: Molder of Change,</em> by Jane L. Silverman, Friends of Judiciary History Center of Hawai’i, Honolulu, 1987</li> <li><em>The Magnificent Matriarch: Ka’ahumanu, Queen of Hawai’i</em>, by Kathleen Dickenson Mellen, Hastings House Publishers, New York, 1952</li> </ul><p>Online Sources</p><ul> <li>"KA’AHUMANU" (https://paradiseofthepacific.wordpress.com/tag/kaahumanu/)</li> <li>"Kaahumanu (1777–1832)" (https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/kaahumanu-1777-1832)</li> <li>"Kaʻahumanu and the Missionaries" (https://imagesofoldhawaii.com/ka%CA%BBahumanu-and-the-missionaries/)</li> <li>"The Woman Who Changed A Kingdom" (http://www.coffeetimes.com/july98.htm)</li> </ul>

<p>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.</p><ul> <li><em>Ka’ahumanu: Molder of Change,</em> by Jane L. Silverman, Friends of Judiciary History Center of Hawai’i, Honolulu, 1987</li> <li><em>The Magnificent Matriarch: Ka’ahumanu, Queen of Hawai’i</em>, by Kathleen Dickenson Mellen, Hastings House Publishers, New York, 1952</li> </ul><p>Online Sources</p><ul> <li>"KA’AHUMANU" (https://paradiseofthepacific.wordpress.com/tag/kaahumanu/)</li> <li>"Kaahumanu (1777–1832)" (https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/kaahumanu-1777-1832)</li> <li>"Kaʻahumanu and the Missionaries" (https://imagesofoldhawaii.com/ka%CA%BBahumanu-and-the-missionaries/)</li> <li>"The Woman Who Changed A Kingdom" (http://www.coffeetimes.com/july98.htm)</li> </ul>

<p>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.</p><ul> <li><em>Ka’ahumanu: Molder of Change,</em> by Jane L. Silverman, Friends of Judiciary History Center of Hawai’i, Honolulu, 1987</li> <li><em>The Magnificent Matriarch: Ka’ahumanu, Queen of Hawai’i</em>, by Kathleen Dickenson Mellen, Hastings House Publishers, New York, 1952</li> </ul><p>Online Sources</p><ul> <li>"KA’AHUMANU" (https://paradiseofthepacific.wordpress.com/tag/kaahumanu/)</li> <li>"Kaahumanu (1777–1832)" (https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/kaahumanu-1777-1832)</li> <li>"Kaʻahumanu and the Missionaries" (https://imagesofoldhawaii.com/ka%CA%BBahumanu-and-the-missionaries/)</li> <li>"The Woman Who Changed A Kingdom" (http://www.coffeetimes.com/july98.htm)</li> </ul>

<p>Florence Soper Booth was not raised in a Christian home. However, when she heard the gospel on a trip to London, she committed her life to Jesus. Though shy and unassuming, Florence proved to be a brilliant leader and administrator. She oversaw much of the work of the Salvation Army in London and started ministries that benefited young girls and women.</p><ul> <li>"Florence Booth" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Booth)</li> <li>"Florence Eleanor Booth" (https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp98154/florence-eleanor-booth-nee-soper)</li> <li>"Florence Booth" (https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/about-us/international-heritage-centre/virtual-heritage-centre/people/florence-booth)</li> <li>"Florence Booth" (https://www.londonremembers.com/subjects/florence-booth)</li> <li>"Florence Eleanor Booth, née Soper (1861–1957)" (https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/florence-eleanor-booth-nee-soper-18611957-252403)</li> <li>"Florence Soper Booth" (https://caringmagazine.org/compassion-commitment-power-principle/)</li> </ul>

<p>Josephine Butler was considered an activist and a liberal during her lifetime. She grew up in England in the 19th century and campaigned against discriminatory laws against women. She also evangelized prostitutes and worked closely with the Salvation Army. She credited all she accomplished to the power she received daily from her active prayer life with the Lord.</p><p>Websites</p><ul> <li>"Josephine Butler (1828-1906)" (https://hist259.web.unc.edu/josephinebutler/)</li> <li>"Josephine Butler" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephine_Butler)</li> <li>"International Abolitionist Federation" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Abolitionist_Federation)</li> <li>"Josephine Butler (1828 - 1906)" (https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/butler_josephine.shtml)</li> <li>"Josephine Butler: The Victorian feminist who campaigned for the rights of prostitutes" (https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/josephine-butler-the-victorian-feminist-who-campaigned-for-the-rights-of-prostitutes/)</li> </ul><p>Videos</p><ul> <li>"Josephine Butler and the Contagious Diseases Acts | Pioneering Women" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ActdEdujUdk)</li> <li>"Who was Josephine Butler?" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vnZyjiTlBQ)</li> </ul>

<p>Josephine Butler was considered an activist and a liberal during her lifetime. She grew up in England in the 19th century and campaigned against discriminatory laws against women. She also evangelized prostitutes and worked closely with the Salvation Army. She credited all she accomplished to the power she received daily from her active prayer life with the Lord.</p><p>Websites</p><ul> <li>"Josephine Butler (1828-1906)" (https://hist259.web.unc.edu/josephinebutler/)</li> <li>"Josephine Butler" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephine_Butler)</li> <li>"International Abolitionist Federation" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Abolitionist_Federation)</li> <li>"Josephine Butler (1828 - 1906)" (https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/butler_josephine.shtml)</li> <li>"Josephine Butler: The Victorian feminist who campaigned for the rights of prostitutes" (https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/josephine-butler-the-victorian-feminist-who-campaigned-for-the-rights-of-prostitutes/)</li> </ul><p>Videos</p><ul> <li>"Josephine Butler and the Contagious Diseases Acts | Pioneering Women" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ActdEdujUdk)</li> <li>"Who was Josephine Butler?" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vnZyjiTlBQ)</li> </ul>

<p>Mattie Elimina Perry was a lovely and colorful young woman who was fully committed to Jesus. She sought to serve the Lord with all her heart. She wanted to be a missionary in China, but was called by God to open and oversee an orphanage and Bible College in North Carolina during the late 19th century. Her story of faith and God’s provision is wonderful.</p><ul> <li>"Healing and Missions" (http://healingandrevival.com/BioMEPerry.htm)</li> <li>"Perry, Mattie Elmina" (https://www.scencyclopedia.org/sce/entries/perry-mattie-elmina/)</li> </ul>

<p>Lillian Trasher was a remarkable woman of compassion and faith. She was born in 1887. At the age of twenty-three, with only enough money to pay her passage, Lillian went to Egypt because of God’s prompting and call on her heart. Three months later she started the first orphanage in Egypt, which continues to this day.</p><ul> <li>Hands Along the Nile (https://www.handsalongthenile.org/causes/lillian-trasher-orphanage-assiut/)</li> <li>Nile Mother: The Story of Lillian Trasher (https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/story-lillian-trasher/)</li> <li>Heroes of the Faith: Lillian Trasher (https://christiansforsocialaction.org/resource/heroes-of-the-faith-lillian-trasher/)</li> <li>Lillian Trasher the Nile Mother (https://ag.org/en/Resources/Other/Media-Archives/History/Historical-Films/Lillian-Trasher-The-Nile-Mother?D=%7BB9BABA8A-868E-497A-86E5-450BB2C49CD6%7D)</li> <li>The Mother of the Nile (short documentary) (https://vimeo.com/210503248)</li> <li>Lillian Trasher: The Greatest Wonder in Egypt by Janet and Geoff Benge</li> <li>The Life of Lillian Trasher by Beth Prim Well and Bruno Andrade</li> </ul>

<p>Lillian Trasher was a remarkable woman of compassion and faith. She was born in 1887. At the age of twenty-three, with only enough money to pay her passage, Lillian went to Egypt because of God’s prompting and call on her heart. Three months later she started the first orphanage in Egypt, which continues to this day.</p><ul> <li>Hands Along the Nile (https://www.handsalongthenile.org/causes/lillian-trasher-orphanage-assiut/)</li> <li>Nile Mother: The Story of Lillian Trasher (https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/story-lillian-trasher/)</li> <li>Heroes of the Faith: Lillian Trasher (https://christiansforsocialaction.org/resource/heroes-of-the-faith-lillian-trasher/)</li> <li>Lillian Trasher the Nile Mother (https://ag.org/en/Resources/Other/Media-Archives/History/Historical-Films/Lillian-Trasher-The-Nile-Mother?D=%7BB9BABA8A-868E-497A-86E5-450BB2C49CD6%7D)</li> <li>The Mother of the Nile (short documentary) (https://vimeo.com/210503248)</li> <li>Lillian Trasher: The Greatest Wonder in Egypt by Janet and Geoff Benge</li> <li>The Life of Lillian Trasher by Beth Prim Well and Bruno Andrade</li> </ul>

<p>In 1819, twenty-four-year-old Lucy Goodale met Asa Thurston. They were married within three weeks of meeting, and set sail from Boston eleven days later to become among the first protestant missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands. They served faithfully for over 50 years teaching, pastoring, translating the Bible and raising their five children in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. Her influence had a lasting impact.</p><ul> <li><em>The Providential Life & Heritage of Henry Obookiah</em>, Christopher L. Cook, Pa’a Studios, Kaua’i, HI, 2015</li> <li><em>Perpetuated in Righteousness</em>, Daniel Kikawa, Aloha Ke Akua, Kea’au, HI 1994</li> <li><em>Life and Times of Mrs. Lucy G. Thurston</em>, S.C. Andrews, HI, 1882</li> <li><em>Missionary Album: Portraits and Biographical Sketches of the American Protestant Missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands - Sesquicentennial</em></li> </ul>

<p>In 1819, twenty-four-year-old Lucy Goodale met Asa Thurston. They were married within three weeks of meeting, and set sail from Boston eleven days later to become among the first protestant missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands. They served faithfully for over 50 years teaching, pastoring, translating the Bible and raising their five children in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. Her influence had a lasting impact.</p><ul> <li>The Providential Life & Heritage of Henry Obookiah, Christopher L. Cook, Pa’a Studios, Kaua’i, HI, 2015.</li> <li>Perpetuated in Righteousness, Daniel Kikawa, Aloha Ke Akua, Kea’au, HI 1994.</li> <li>Life and Times of Mrs. Lucy G. Thurston, S.C. Andrews, HI, 1882.</li> <li>Missionary Album: Portraits and Biographical Sketches of the American Protestant Missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands - Sesquicentennial Edition, Hawaiian Mission Children’s Society, HI, 1969.</li> </ul>

<p>Through the characters in her famous novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, this daughter of a minister exposed the horrors of slavery and influenced the course of American history. Nine years after the release of her instantly best-selling book, the Civil War began. Harriet’s deep love for God and her sense of justice is evident in all of the books she wrote. She traveled extensively, spoke to thousands in the US and abroad, and even dined with Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle. Even through the times of tragedy in her life, Harriet continued to give generously to others. After the Civil War, she bought a plantation and hired back the displaced former slaves. She personally taught hundreds of former slaves to read and write.</p><ul> <li><em>Uncle Tom’s Cabin</em> by Harriet Beecher Stowe</li> <li><em>Mightier than the Sword: Uncle Tom’s Cabin and the Battle for America</em> by David S. Reynolds</li> </ul>

<p>Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an apologist, speaker, author, and theologian. She writes and speaks answering the questions of truth seekers concerning the gospel of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Amy shares her own story of coming to Christ and the call to the unique ministry she now serves in.</p><ul> <li><em>Where Is God in All the Suffering?</em> by Amy Orr-Ewing</li> <li><em>Why Trust the Bible?: Answers to 10 Tough Questions</em> by Amy Orr-Ewing</li> <li><em>But Is It Real?: Answering 10 Common Objections to the Christian Faith</em> by Amy Orr-Ewing</li> </ul>

<p>Janette Henning is the author of <em>If One Life</em> and the mother of Melissa Camp, the first wife of Jeremy Camp who died in 2000. Janette Henning shares with listeners the poignant story of Melissa’s commitment to Jesus, life, death, and legacy.</p><ul> <li><em>Melissa, If One Life</em>... by Janette Henning</li> </ul>