Women Worth Knowing

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Kris Repp P2 Jul 27, 2021

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Kris Repp: In this episode, we continue with the story of our friend, Kris Repp, a remarkable woman who has brought her nursing gifts and love for Jesus all over the world! Join us for more stories of God’s faithfulness, as well as wisdom and insights from a life surrendered to the Lord!

Kris Repp P1 Jul 20, 2021

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Today we have the joy of bringing you another modern day woman worth knowing, Kris Repp! In this first part of Kris’s story, we will hear about her journey into a relationship with Jesus and how He began to use her as a medical missionary. You won’t want to miss this fascinating story!

Kelly Arroyo P2 Jul 13, 2021

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Cheryl is back in studio with our friend, Kelly Arroyo, who has been serving the Lord as a nurse for many years. In today’s episode, we will hear about the fascinating ways that the Lord has been using Kelly both at home and abroad!

Kelly Arroyo Jul 06, 2021

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Kelly is a friend who's part of our church. She's been a nurse for 25 years and had lots of adventures in ministering with Samaritan's Purse. Today she tells us her story!

Susan La Flesche Picotte P2 & Keiko Okami Jun 29, 2021

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Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915) & Keiko Okami (1859-1941): Today we will be finishing the wonderful story of Susan La Flesche, the first Native American doctor, and then share the “bonus” story of Keiko Okami, one of the first Japanese woman doctors! Both women loved and served Jesus in the midst of difficulties and oppression among their own people. While Susan fought for alcohol prohibition and had to earn the trust of Native Americans who were suspicious of “white ways,” Keiko grappled with the cultural shame associated with Japanese women in the medical field. Both ladies have testimonies that are definitely worth knowing!

Susan La Flesche Picotte, M.D.: Omaha Indian Leader and Reformer by Benson Tong
A Warrior of the People by Joe Starita

Susan La Flesche Picotte P1 Jun 22, 2021

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Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915): Join us today for Part One of the story of Susan La Flesche, the first Native American doctor! In this episode, we will learn about Susan’s fascinating background as the daughter of an Omaha tribal chief, her calling to become a doctor to her people, and her journey to get there!

Susan La Flesche Picotte, M.D.: Omaha Indian Leader and Reformer by Benson Tong
A Warrior of the People by Joe Starita

Louise Celia Fleming & Mary Eliza Mahoney Jun 15, 2021

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Louise Celia Fleming (1862-1899) & Mary Eliza Mahoney (1845-1926): In connection with last week’s look at the first African American woman doctors, today we will be talking about the first African American woman missionary doctor, as well as the first African American nurse! Woven throughout all these remarkable lives, we find a common thread of kindness and courage in the face of impossible obstacles and opposition. These women truly embodied the love and grace of Jesus, and their testimonies are a beautiful example for us today!

Mary Eliza Mahoney and the Legacy of African-American Nurses by Susan Darraj
Mary Eliza Mahoney, 1845-1926: America’s First Black Professional Nurse, A Historical Perspective by Helen S. Miller

Rebecca Cole & Rebecca Lee Crumpler Jun 08, 2021

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Rebecca Cole (1846-1922) & Rebecca Lee Crumpler (1831-1895): As we have seen, God empowered many trailblazing women in medicine to overcome insurmountable opposition as a result of their sex. Yet what about women who also had to overcome racial bias? Today we will be looking at two remarkable ladies--a Quaker and a Baptist--who became the first African American woman doctors in spite of enormous antagonism and prejudice. Their grace, patience, and wisdom in the midst of hostility--not to mention their achievements--powerfully attest to the fact that no matter what we face, we can be MORE than conquerors through Him who loves us!

Helen Roseveare P3 Jun 01, 2021

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Helen Roseveare (1925-2016): In our final episode on the powerful story of Helen Roseveare, we continue to discuss the incredible hardship and suffering she faced in the midst of the Congo’s chaotic sociopolitical atmosphere of the 1960s. As corrupt leaders raised up child soldiers to purge the country of white people, Helen and several other missionary women and children were taken hostage, assaulted and raped. Yet through this horrific nightmare, Helen was surrounded by the powerful, comforting presence of Jesus as never before, and truly experienced the privilege and fellowship of His sufferings as He healed and strengthened her in the midst of profound tribulation. After her rescue by white mercenaries in 1965, she was sent home to England, only to return to minister in the Congo 15 months later! Eventually, Helen began teaching and speaking for the WEC throughout the world, allowing the Lord to use both her experiences as a missionary as well as her persecution and rape to bring countless others into the miraculous victory and healing that she had experienced through the love of Jesus. You will definitely not want to miss this powerful episode in the life of this woman who is truly worth knowing!

Helen Roseveare P2 May 25, 2021

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Helen Roseveare (1925-2016): We continue today with the fascinating story of Helen Roseveare! We pick up with Helen’s call to the mission field, as the Lord leads her to join C.T. Studd’s World Evangelization Crusade ministry in the Belgian Congo after spending time with missionary Edith Moules. Join us as we share about Helen’s missionary training, her rigorous early years as a doctor in the Congo, and her decision to stay and minister to the Congolese people during the extreme political danger and unrest of the 1960s. Through it all, we will see the hand of God guiding, protecting and providing for Helen and the people she loved. You won’t want to miss these remarkable and gripping episodes from the life of “Mama Luka,” the “beloved physician” of the Congolese!

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