Women Worth Knowing

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Lucy Thurston, Part 2 Dec 06, 2022

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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.

The Providential Life & Heritage of Henry Obookiah, Christopher L. Cook, Pa’a Studios, Kaua’i, HI, 2015
Perpetuated in Righteousness, Daniel Kikawa, Aloha Ke Akua, Kea’au, HI 1994
Life and Times of Mrs. Lucy G. Thurston, S.C. Andrews, HI, 1882
Missionary Album: Portraits and Biographical Sketches of the American Protestant Missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands - Sesquicentennial

Lucy Thurston, Part 1 Nov 29, 2022

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The Providential Life & Heritage of Henry Obookiah, Christopher L. Cook, Pa’a Studios, Kaua’i, HI, 2015.
Perpetuated in Righteousness, Daniel Kikawa, Aloha Ke Akua, Kea’au, HI 1994.
Life and Times of Mrs. Lucy G. Thurston, S.C. Andrews, HI, 1882.
Missionary Album: Portraits and Biographical Sketches of the American Protestant Missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands - Sesquicentennial Edition, Hawaiian Mission Children’s Society, HI, 1969.

Harriet Beecher Stowe, Part 2 with Robin Jones Gunn Nov 22, 2022

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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.

Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Mightier than the Sword: Uncle Tom’s Cabin and the Battle for America by David S. Reynolds

Amy Orr-Ewing Nov 15, 2022

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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.

Where Is God in All the Suffering? by Amy Orr-Ewing
Why Trust the Bible?: Answers to 10 Tough Questions by Amy Orr-Ewing
But Is It Real?: Answering 10 Common Objections to the Christian Faith by Amy Orr-Ewing

Janette Henning, Part 2 Nov 08, 2022

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Janette Henning is the author of If One Life 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.

Melissa, If One Life... by Janette Henning

Janette Henning, Part 1 Nov 01, 2022

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Melissa, If One Life... by Janette Henning

Mahalia Jackson Oct 25, 2022

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Known throughout the world as the “Queen of Gospel” and a Civil Rights figure, singer Mahalia Jackson used her powerful, dynamic voice to blaze a trail in the gospel music genre as well as build bridges between white and black people in the midst of profound racial tensions in the 1960s. Yet perhaps the most remarkable thing about Mahalia is that she did all of this without compromising her conviction to sing only Christian music for the glory of God instead of taking the more lucrative route of “going mainstream.” Because Mahalia chose to honor God, He honored her with a beautiful witness and powerful influence. She is without a doubt a woman worth knowing!

Just Mahalia, Baby: The Mahalia Jackson Story by Laurraine Goreau
The Mahalia Jackson Reader by Mark Burford
Movin’ On Up by Mahalia Jackson
Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel by Jules Schwerin

Robin Gunn, Part 2 Oct 18, 2022

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We are back in studio with our friend, author Robin Jones Gunn, as she shares with us about her marriage and her ministry to teenage girls, which first inspired her to begin her career as a writer. Robin’s story is a beautiful testament to the fact that when we surrender our gifts and talents to Jesus, He is able to use them for far greater purposes than we could ever imagine! Her story is so engaging and inspiring that we know you will want to hear it!

The Christy Miller Collection by Robin Jones Gunn
The Sierra Jensen Collection by Robin Jones Gunn
The Glenbrooke Series by Robin Jones Gunn
Victim of Grace: When God’s Goodness Prevails by Robin Jones Gunn

Robin Gunn, Part 1 Oct 11, 2022

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Today we welcome in one of our listeners, who happens to be a woman worth knowing herself: Robin Jones Gunn! Robin is best known as the author of the beloved Christy Miller books, a popular Christian series for teenagers. She has also written a plethora of other books, some of which have become Hallmark film adaptations! Yet while Robin may be an incredibly gifted storyteller, her own personal story is also worth hearing! So join us today as we listen to some of Robin’s early adventures, including a Bible smuggling experience behind the Iron Curtain! It’s a thrilling tale you won’t want to miss!

The Christy Miller Collection by Robin Jones Gunn
The Sierra Jensen Collection by Robin Jones Gunn
The Glenbrooke Series by Robin Jones Gunn
Victim of Grace: When God’s Goodness Prevails by Robin Jones Gunn

Elyse Fitzpatrick & Jessica Thompson, Part 2 Oct 04, 2022

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We are back today with Elyse Fitzpatrick and her daughter, Jessica Thompson. In this episode, they delve further into their ministry to women and their desire that Christian women experience freedom and assurance in their identity in Christ, as well as the confidence to serve the Lord as He leads them.

Books

Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women by Elyse Fitzpatrick & Eric Schumacher
Jesus and Gender: Living as Brothers and Sisters in Christ by Elyse Fitzpatrick & Eric Schumacher
Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids With the Love of Jesus by Elyse Fitzpatrick & Jessica Thompson
Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long for God Alone by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Comforts from the Cross: Celebrating the Gospel One Day at a Time by Elyse Fitzpatrick

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