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Remembering My Father, Pastor Chuck Smith

By Cheryl Brodersen

October 3 catches me unexpectedly every year. It is a bittersweet day. On the one hand, I am so thrilled that my father is where he has always wanted to be—with Jesus, whom he cherished all his life…

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Josephine Grey Butler, Part 1

By Cheryl Brodersen

Josephine Butler was considered an activist and a liberal during her lifetime. She grew up in England in the 19th century and campaigned against discriminatory…

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Women in Medicine

By Cheryl Brodersen

Women in Medicine: Today we will be looking at not one, not two, not three…but SIX godly women who God used in remarkable ways in…

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Ida Scudder Part 2

By Cheryl Brodersen

Ida Scudder (1870-1960): Today we continue with the fascinating story of Ida Scudder, the reluctant medical missionary who became a pioneer in providing medical care…

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Ida Scudder Part 1

By Cheryl Brodersen

Ida Scudder (1870-1960): Ida Scudder came from a family of medical missionaries in India–but she wanted nothing to do with that life! Ida’s dream was…

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Florence Nightingale Part 2

By Cheryl Brodersen

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910): We continue today with Part Two of the story of Florence Nightingale, the “Lady with the Lamp” whose medical work among the…

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Florence Nightingale Part 1

By Cheryl Brodersen

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910): The name Florence Nightingale is practically synonymous with nursing…yet how did this privileged, well-to-do English woman become a pioneer in what was at the time considered a disreputable and ignominious occupation? Simply because she felt…

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Elizabeth Blackwell Part 2

By Cheryl Brodersen

Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910): It’s Part Two of the story of Elizabeth Blackwell! We continue with her amazing testimony of perseverance in the face of prejudice…

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Aimee Semple McPherson Part 1

By Cheryl Brodersen

Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944): Born the year Catherine Booth died, Aimee Semple McPherson was raised in the Salvation Army church and ministry. In fact, an…

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Hannah More Part 2

By Cheryl Brodersen

(1745-1833): Join us for Part Two of the fascinating story of Hannah More, one of the most influential women of her generation, whose love for…

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Hannah More Part 1

By Cheryl Brodersen

Hannah More (1745-1833): Hannah More was so remarkable that she should be more well-known than she actually is…which is why we are taking two podcast…

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Anna Spafford Part 2

By Cheryl Brodersen

Anna Spafford (1842-1923): Anna’s life was so unusual and eventful that we felt we needed another podcast to cover it all! Join us for Part…

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Anna Spafford Part 1

By Cheryl Brodersen

Anna Spafford (1842-1923): While we have talked about many exemplary and admirable women worth knowing, every now and then it’s good to look at the…

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