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Author: Cheryl Brodersen and Robin Jones Gunn

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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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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.Resources:Website: Sarahrachelhill.com (launching soon)Social Media:                      Facebook: Sarah Rachel Hill                      Instagram: @sarahrhill, @thehopeeffectpodcast (to be launched)                      X: @sarahrachelhillThe Bible
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.Resources:Website: Sarahrachelhill.com (launching soon)Social Media:                      Facebook: Sarah Rachel Hill                      Instagram: @sarahrhill, @thehopeeffectpodcast (to be launched)                      X: @sarahrachelhillThe Bible
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.Resources:Website: Sarahrachelhill.com (launching soon)Social Media:                      Facebook: Sarah Rachel Hill                      Instagram: @sarahrhill, @thehopeeffectpodcast (to be launched)                      X: @sarahrachelhillThe Bible
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.
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.
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.ResourcesHudson Taylor and Maria: A Match Made in Heaven – by John PollockDesiring God: “A Marriage of Triumph and Trials”https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-marriage-of-triumph-and-trialsWomen of Christianity: Maria Dyer Taylorhttps://womenofchristianity.com/missionarys-wives
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.ResourcesHudson Taylor and Maria: A Match Made in Heaven – by John PollockDesiring God: “A Marriage of Triumph and Trials”https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-marriage-of-triumph-and-trialsWomen of Christianity: Maria Dyer Taylorhttps://womenofchristianity.com/missionarys-wives
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.ResourcesHudson Taylor and Maria: A Match Made in Heaven – by John PollockDesiring God: “A Marriage of Triumph and Trials”https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-marriage-of-triumph-and-trialsWomen of Christianity: Maria Dyer Taylorhttps://womenofchristianity.com/missionarys-wives
Winnie Davies Part 3

Winnie Davies Part 3

2026-02-0926:02

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!
Winnie Davies Part 2

Winnie Davies Part 2

2026-02-0226:01

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!
Winnie Davies Part 1

Winnie Davies Part 1

2026-01-2626:02

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!
Anne Barbour Part 2

Anne Barbour Part 2

2026-01-1925:51

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.Resources:annebarbour.comBilly Graham Evangelistic AssociationSamaritan’s PurseWorld Medical MissionBooks by Anne BarbourThe Savior Has Come: An Advent DevotionalJesus, Love to the End: A Devotional to Prepare Your Heart for EasterThe Fourth Chair: Discovering Your Invitation to Come Home
Anne Barbour Part 1

Anne Barbour Part 1

2026-01-1226:02

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.Resources:annebarbour.comBilly Graham Evangelistic AssociationSamaritan’s PurseWorld Medical MissionBooks by Anne BarbourThe Savior Has Come: An Advent DevotionalJesus, Love to the End: A Devotional to Prepare Your Heart for EasterThe Fourth Chair: Discovering Your Invitation to Come Home
Jeanne Willette Part 3

Jeanne Willette Part 3

2026-01-0526:02

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.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.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.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!Learn more: Limitless Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa MesaContact Jeanne: Jenowillette@gmail.com
Jeanne Willette Part 2

Jeanne Willette Part 2

2025-12-2926:01

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.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.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.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!Learn more: Limitless Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa MesaContact Jeanne: Jenowillette@gmail.com
Jeanne Willette Part 1

Jeanne Willette Part 1

2025-12-2226:04

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.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.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.Resources: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!Learn more: Limitless Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa MesaContact Jeanne: Jenowillette@gmail.com
Twyla Ludwig Part 3

Twyla Ludwig Part 3

2025-12-1526:03

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.”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.Resources:Learn more: Mama Was a Missionary by Charles Ludwig (Amazon)
Twyla Ludwig Part 2

Twyla Ludwig Part 2

2025-12-0826:02

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.”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.Resources:Learn more: Mama Was a Missionary by Charles Ludwig (Amazon)
Twyla Ludwig Part 1

Twyla Ludwig Part 1

2025-12-0126:01

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.”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.Learn more: Mama Was a Missionary by Charles Ludwig (Amazon)
Stacy Dewitt Part 2

Stacy Dewitt Part 2

2025-11-2426:00

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?”Resources:Organization: James StorehouseEquipping foster children, aged-out youth, trafficking survivors, and families at risk with critical resources, mentorship, and hope in Christ.Explore how James Storehouse serves the community through emergency provision, prevention initiatives, and long-term mentoring:https://www.jamesstorehouse.org/program-highlightsOpen Table Mentorship ProgramA relational model that surrounds aged-out foster youth with consistent adults for one year, helping them navigate housing, education, and life skills.
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Claire Sheeky

just found this podcast, best to listen on the commute to work!

Sep 13th
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D R

I love learning about all the many ways God has worked in the lives of women over the centuries! in so thankful for this podcast.

Jun 26th
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Christie Gossard

I love to listen to this while I work! I feel like I'm in a room with good friends listening to the awesome ways the Lord has used women throughout history. I absolutely love Cheryl and Jasmine!

Sep 24th
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Sophie Farrington

I am binging this podcast! it's my favorite but far. love the length of the episodes and also the dialogue that is informative by not overly "chatty", thank you for this amazing resource to strengthen our faith!

Apr 30th
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