Women Worth Knowing

Women Worth Knowing

Cheryl BrodersenCheryl BrodersenHost

Join us each week for a lively conversation between author Cheryl Brodersen and Robin Jones Gunn as they explore the lives of well-known--and not so well-know--Christian women in history. Trust us these are definitely women worth knowing!

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Mary Ann Bickerdyke, Part 2
Women Worth KnowingSeptember 26, 202300:25:451.51 KB

Mary Ann Bickerdyke, Part 2

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. D...

Mary Ann Bickerdyke, Part 1
Women Worth KnowingSeptember 19, 202300:26:001.52 KB

Mary Ann Bickerdyke, Part 1

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. D...

Marlene Rice, Part 2
Women Worth KnowingSeptember 12, 202300:25:081.47 KB

Marlene Rice, Part 2

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, Ope...

Marlene Rice, Part 1
Women Worth KnowingSeptember 05, 202300:26:221.54 KB

Marlene Rice, Part 1

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 re...

Letters from Listeners Part 2
Women Worth KnowingAugust 29, 202300:28:471.69 KB

Letters from Listeners Part 2

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...

Letters from Listeners Part 1
Women Worth KnowingAugust 22, 202300:30:031.76 KB

Letters from Listeners Part 1

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...

Hetty Green, Part 2
Women Worth KnowingAugust 15, 202300:32:531.93 KB

Hetty Green, Part 2

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, sh...

Hetty Green, Part 1
Women Worth KnowingAugust 08, 202300:30:031.76 KB

Hetty Green, Part 1

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, sh...

Ruthie Burt Cornwell, Part 3
Women Worth KnowingAugust 01, 202300:29:051.7 KB

Ruthie Burt Cornwell, Part 3

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 w...

Ruthie Burt Cornwell, Part 2
Women Worth KnowingJuly 25, 202300:29:491.75 KB

Ruthie Burt Cornwell, Part 2

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 w...

Ruthie Burt Cornwell, Part 1
Women Worth KnowingJuly 18, 202300:31:101.83 KB

Ruthie Burt Cornwell, Part 1

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 w...

Colleen Norma Elliot, Part 2
Women Worth KnowingJuly 11, 202300:26:431.57 KB

Colleen Norma Elliot, Part 2

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...

Colleen Norma Elliot, Part 1
Women Worth KnowingJuly 04, 202300:30:591.82 KB

Colleen Norma Elliot, Part 1

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...

Theresa Howard & Priscilla Garcia
Women Worth KnowingJune 27, 202300:33:271.96 KB

Theresa Howard & Priscilla Garcia

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 T...

Theresa Howard
Women Worth KnowingJune 20, 202300:30:401.8 KB

Theresa Howard

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.

Lettie Cowman, Part 3
Women Worth KnowingJune 13, 202300:26:001.52 KB

Lettie Cowman, Part 3

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...

Lettie Cowman, Part 2
Women Worth KnowingJune 06, 202300:24:441.45 KB

Lettie Cowman, Part 2

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...

Donaldina Cameron, Part 3
Women Worth KnowingMay 30, 202300:30:321.79 KB

Donaldina Cameron, Part 3

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 fro...

Donaldina Cameron, Part 2
Women Worth KnowingMay 23, 202300:30:321.79 KB

Donaldina Cameron, Part 2

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 fro...

Donaldina Cameron, Part 1
Women Worth KnowingMay 16, 202300:30:351.79 KB

Donaldina Cameron, Part 1

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 fro...

Tricia Goyer, Part 2
Women Worth KnowingMay 09, 202300:32:551.93 KB

Tricia Goyer, Part 2

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, s...

Tricia Goyer, Part 1
Women Worth KnowingMay 02, 202300:30:111.77 KB

Tricia Goyer, Part 1

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, s...

Katherine Ruth Beard
Women Worth KnowingApril 25, 202300:32:251.9 KB

Katherine Ruth Beard

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 en...

Elizabeth Finch, Part 2
Women Worth KnowingApril 18, 202300:32:311.91 KB

Elizabeth Finch, Part 2

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, Part 1
Women Worth KnowingApril 11, 202300:33:021.94 KB

Elizabeth Finch, Part 1

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.