Women Worth Knowing

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Katherine Ruth Beard Apr 25, 2023

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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.

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.

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.

Katherine Beard: Founder of Flagstaff Mission to the Navajos, By Julie McDonald

Elizabeth Finch, Part 2 Apr 18, 2023

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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 Apr 11, 2023

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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.

Louisa MacDonald Apr 04, 2023

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Today we are honored to have Jolyn Canty in the studio with us. She's the author of Far Above Rubies: The Life of Louisa MacDonald. 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.
Our guest, Jolyn, also illustrated a beautiful children's book titled, Classic Poems for Children: Selected by George MacDonald's Daughter, Lilia Scott MacDonald.

Far Above Rubies by Jolyn Canty
"Classic Poems for Children: Selected by George MacDonald's Daughter, Lilia Scott MacDonald", illustrated by Jolyn Canty

Tessa Afshar, Part 2 Mar 28, 2023

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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.
Visit www.tessaafshar.com to find out more about this lovely woman worth knowing.

https://tessaafshar.com/books/
https://tessaafshar.com/meet-tessa/

Tessa Afshar, Part 1 Mar 21, 2023

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https://tessaafshar.com/books/
https://tessaafshar.com/meet-tessa/

Cheryl Brodersen, Part 2 Mar 14, 2023

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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/

Cheryl Brodersen, Part 1 Mar 07, 2023

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Susan Angeline Collins, Part 3 Feb 28, 2023

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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