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Fanny Crosby

By November 4, 2020May 2nd, 2022Christian Living, Podcasts1 min read

Fanny Crosby (1820-1915): Fanny Crosby was blinded at infancy–yet this didn’t stop her from becoming one of the most prolific hymn writers and important figures in the history of American worship! Join us as we talk about this incredible woman who chose to glorify God in spite of her blindness and found that in her weakness, He was made strong!

  • Safe in the Arms of Jesus by Chester & S. Ann Hearn
  • Fanny Crosby the Hymn Writer [Heroes of the Faith] by Bernard Ruffin
  • Blessed Assurance: The Life & Hymns of Fanny J. Crosby by John Loveland

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Join us each week for a lively conversation between author Cheryl Brodersen and history teacher Jasmine Alnutt 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! Visit GraciousWords.com.

Cheryl Brodersen is a gifted speaker and Bible teacher. She is the author of several books, including When a Woman Lets Go of Her Fears and A Woman’s Battle for Grace, as well as Bible Study books for women. Her Bible teaching can be heard on the Gracious Words radio and podcast programs. In addition, Cheryl co-hosts the popular Christian podcast Women Worth Knowing. Cheryl holds an M.A. in Biblical Leadership from Western Seminary. She is a wife, mother of four adult children, and “grammabee” to seven grandchildren. She and her husband, Brian, live in Southern California and serve at their home church, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.

Jasmine Alnutt is from Washington State and graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA.