Women Worth Knowing

Mary Bird, Part 1

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Rebecca Bird was the first single missionary to be sent to Persia by the CMS (Church Missionary Society). She was born in 1859, and from the youn...

Lindy Boone, Part 2

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What an honor it is to have Lindy Boone with us in studio today. Lindy grew up in a family of singers. Her father, Pat Boone, often took his family on...

Lindy Boone, Part 1

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What an honor it is to have Lindy Boone with us in studio today. Lindy grew up in a family of singers. Her father, Pat Boone, often took his family on...

Mathilda Wrede, Part 2

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Baroness Mathilda Wrede grew up in a wealthy household. Her early years were filled with privilege. However, after coming to know Jesus at nineteen ye...

Mathilda Wrede, Part 1

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Baroness Mathilda Wrede grew up in a wealthy household. Her early years were filled with privilege. However, after coming to know Jesus at nineteen ye...

Jeanna Combs, Part 2

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was great to be able to sit down and talk with Jeanna Combs in studio. Jeanna was born in Hawaii, but was raised by her single mom along with her t...

Jeanna Combs, Part 1

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was great to be able to sit down and talk with Jeanna Combs in studio. Jeanna was born in Hawaii, but was raised by her single mom along with her t...

Susan Lim, Part 2

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We were so blessed to have Susan Lim in the studio with us for a 2-part series where she shared her story of growing up in a Buddhist family, and how ...

Susan Lim, Part 1

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We were so blessed to have Susan Lim in the studio with us for a 2-part series where she shared her story of growing up in a Buddhist family, and how ...

Amy Orr-Ewing on Dorothy Sayers, Part 3

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dorothy L. Sayers (June 1893–Dec. 1957) was more than an English crime novelist and contemporary of Agatha Christie. She was also an ardent Christia...

Amy Orr-Ewing on Dorothy Sayers, Part 2

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dorothy L. Sayers (June 1893–Dec. 1957) was more than an English crime novelist and contemporary of Agatha Christie. She was also an ardent Christia...

Amy Orr-Ewing on Dorothy Sayers, Part 1

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dorothy L. Sayers (June 1893–Dec. 1957) was more than an English crime novelist and contemporary of Agatha Christie. She was also an ardent Christia...

Svea Flood

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How could the short life of one woman have such a sweeping impact on an entire nation? The life of Svea Flood is a remarkable story. In 1923, Svea Flo...

Mary Ann Aldersey, Part 2

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Ann Aldersey was a petite woman born into an affluent London family in 1797. She was the youngest of 4 children. From an early age, she was deter...

Mary Ann Aldersey, Part 1

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Ann Aldersey was a petite woman born into an affluent London family in 1797. She was the youngest of 4 children. From an early age, she was deter...

Dianne Sivulka, Part 3

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the next two episodes, Robin introduces us to a lovely woman who is the Development Director for Tirzah International. Tirzah is a faith-based, glo...

Dianne Sivulka, Part 2

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the next two episodes, Robin introduces us to a lovely woman who is the Development Director for Tirzah International. Tirzah is a faith-based, glo...

Dianne Sivulka, Part 1

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the next two episodes, Robin introduces us to a lovely woman who is the Development Director for Tirzah International. Tirzah is a faith-based, glo...

Megan Havelaar, Part 3

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Megan grew up in Denver, Colorado. She still carries an affection for everything outdoors from the years she spent growing up there. As a young girl, ...

Megan Havelaar, Part 2

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Megan grew up in Denver, Colorado. She still carries an affection for everything outdoors from the years she spent growing up there. As a young girl, ...

Megan Havelaar, Part 1

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Megan grew up in Denver, Colorado. She still carries an affection for everything outdoors from the years she spent growing up there. As a young girl, ...

Betsey Stockton, Part 2

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Betsey was born into slavery around fifteen years after the Revolutionary War ended. It’s believed that her father was a slave owner. She was given ...

Betsey Stockton, Part 1

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Betsey was born into slavery around fifteen years after the Revolutionary War ended. It’s believed that her father was a slave owner. She was given ...

Clara Brown, Part 2

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clara was born into slavery in the year 1800. She was not freed until she was fifty-nine years old. Undaunted by the pain, difficulties, and hardships...

Clara Brown, Part 1

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clara was born into slavery in the year 1800. She was not freed until she was fifty-nine years old. Undaunted by the pain, difficulties, and hardships...

Aileen Alegre, Part 3

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aileen Alegre is an engaging young woman who presently works in the mountains of Peru rescuing and helping children who have been the victims of negle...

Aileen Alegre, Part 2

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aileen Alegre is an engaging young woman who presently works in the mountains of Peru rescuing and helping children who have been the victims of negle...

Aileen Alegre, Part 1

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aileen Alegre is an engaging young woman who presently works in the mountains of Peru rescuing and helping children who have been the victims of negle...

Gloria Chapman, Part 3

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gloria Chapman knows what it's like to have her whole world collapse on a global scale. On December 8, 1980, the world was shocked by the news that fo...

Gloria Chapman, Part 2

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gloria Chapman knows what it's like to have her whole world collapse on a global scale. On December 8, 1980, the world was shocked by the news that fo...

Gloria Chapman, Part 1

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gloria Chapman knows what it's like to have her whole world collapse on a global scale. On December 8, 1980, the world was shocked by the news that fo...

Rose Martin, Part 2

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Born to migrant workers, Rose grew up feeling out of place in American culture and yet not fully comfortable in Mexican culture. By the time Rose went...

Rose Martin, Part 1

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Born to migrant workers, Rose grew up feeling out of place in American culture and yet not fully comfortable in Mexican culture. By the time Rose went...

Mary Moffat Livingston, Part 2

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While Robin was watching a movie about Dr. Livingstone (“I presume”), she was surprised to find out he had a wife. This prompted a deep dive into ...

Mary Moffat Livingston, Part 1

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While Robin was watching a movie about Dr. Livingstone (“I presume”), she was surprised to find out he had a wife. This prompted a deep dive into ...

Kendall Kula, Part 2

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kendall was content excelling in her career as an elementary school teacher. However, after an unexpected opportunity opened to study the Bible in Aus...

Kendall Kula, Part 1

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kendall was content excelling in her career as an elementary school teacher. However, after an unexpected opportunity opened to study the Bible in Aus...

Lynne Kelly, Part 2

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a young woman, Lynne became somewhat jaded to Christianity because of a negative experience her parents had with a church. She only agreed to go to...

Lynne Kelly, Part 1

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a young woman, Lynne became somewhat jaded to Christianity because of a negative experience her parents had with a church. She only agreed to go to...

Elizabeth Emuku, Part 2

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth shares with us what it was like to be a woman growing up in Uganda. As a young woman, Elizabeth learned to be content with abundance and pov...

Elizabeth Emuku, Part 1

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth shares with us what it was like to be a woman growing up in Uganda. As a young woman, Elizabeth learned to be content with abundance and pov...

John Dickson, Part 2

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Dickson is the first male guest ever invited to share on Woman Worth Knowing! John holds a doctorate in ancient history and has discovered the ex...

John Dickson, Part 1

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Dickson is the first male guest ever invited to share on Woman Worth Knowing! John holds a doctorate in ancient history and has discovered the ex...

Mary Ann Bickerdyke, Part 2

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mary’s early life was filled with loss. Nevertheless, unlike many other women born in the 1800s, Mary was determined to go to college. She graduated...

Mary Ann Bickerdyke, Part 1

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mary’s early life was filled with loss. Nevertheless, unlike many other women born in the 1800s, Mary was determined to go to college. She graduated...

Marlene Rice, Part 2

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for part two of the interview with Marlene Rice? Her vulnerability endeared us to her as she shared how God drew her out of a hippie com...

Marlene Rice, Part 1

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re so glad we were able to have Marlene Rice in studio for two episodes. Since 2005, Marlene has served as the Director of Development for the Ma...

Letters from Listeners Part 2

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you, beautiful listeners! You have sent in touching stories about women you wanted us to know, and this week Cheryl and Robin will share about a...

Letters from Listeners Part 1

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you, beautiful listeners! You have sent in touching stories about women you wanted us to know, and this week Cheryl and Robin will share about a...

Hetty Green, Part 2

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hetty Green was straight from the Mayflower stock and considered to be a member of high society by the wealthy families in New York. Hetty’s father ...

Hetty Green, Part 1

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hetty Green was straight from the Mayflower stock and considered to be a member of high society by the wealthy families in New York. Hetty’s father ...

Ruthie Burt Cornwell, Part 3

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discovered the inspiring story of Ruthie Burt Cornwell. The youngest of five children, Ruthie grew up on a 48-acre farm in North P...

Ruthie Burt Cornwell, Part 2

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discovered the inspiring story of Ruthie Burt Cornwell. The youngest of five children, Ruthie grew up on a 48-acre farm in North P...

Ruthie Burt Cornwell, Part 1

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discovered the inspiring story of Ruthie Burt Cornwell. The youngest of five children, Ruthie grew up on a 48-acre farm in North P...

Colleen Norma Elliot, Part 2

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most Christians know of Colleen’s sister-in-law, Elisabeth Elliot, and her husband, Jim Elliot. However, very few know the story of Herbert Elliot, ...

Colleen Norma Elliot, Part 1

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most Christians know of Colleen’s sister-in-law, Elisabeth Elliot, and her husband, Jim Elliot. However, very few know the story of Herbert Elliot, ...

Theresa Howard & Priscilla Garcia

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we introduce you to Priscilla Garcia who joins in our conversation with Theresa Howard. Priscilla shares a bit of her testimony, and ...

Theresa Howard

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Theresa Howard shares her testimony, and the story of how she became involved in a worldwide ministry to refugees and orphans. Theres...

Lettie Cowman, Part 3

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 1924, personal heartbreak and a need to fill her own thirsty soul led Lettie Cowman to compile a devotional titled, Streams in the Desert. A centur...

Lettie Cowman, Part 2

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 1924, personal heartbreak and a need to fill her own thirsty soul led Lettie Cowman to compile a devotional titled, Streams in the Desert. A centur...

Donaldina Cameron, Part 3

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At 920 Sacramento Street in San Francisco stands the Donaldina Mackenzie Cameron Mission House. For forty years this establishment was run by the cour...

Donaldina Cameron, Part 2

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At 920 Sacramento Street in San Francisco stands the Donaldina Mackenzie Cameron Mission House. For forty years this establishment was run by the cour...

Donaldina Cameron, Part 1

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At 920 Sacramento Street in San Francisco stands the Donaldina Mackenzie Cameron Mission House. For forty years this establishment was run by the cour...

Tricia Goyer, Part 2

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a teen who became pregnant for the second time, Tricia Goyer's life took a radical turn when she let go of her plans and surrendered to God. She as...

Tricia Goyer, Part 1

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a teen who became pregnant for the second time, Tricia Goyer's life took a radical turn when she let go of her plans and surrendered to God. She as...

Katherine Ruth Beard

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Elizabeth Finch, Part 2

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Louisa MacDonald

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 gettin...

Tessa Afshar, Part 2

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Tessa Afshar. She is a gifted storyteller who writes award-winning biblical fiction. Her Persian heritage provides her with keen in...

Tessa Afshar, Part 1

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Tessa Afshar. She is a gifted storyteller who writes award-winning biblical fiction. Her Persian heritage provides her with keen in...

Cheryl Brodersen, Part 2

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After highlighting the lives of many amazing women, our own woman worth knowing, Cheryl Brodersen, finally shares her story with us. She begins with h...

Cheryl Brodersen, Part 1

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After highlighting the lives of many amazing women, our own woman worth knowing, Cheryl Brodersen, finally shares her story with us. She begins with h...

Susan Angeline Collins, Part 3

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Susan Angeline Collins, Part 2

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Susan Angeline Collins, Part 1

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ka’ahumanu, Part 3

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Robin has a personal affection for our unforgettable Woman Worth Knowing this week. During the decade that Robin lived on Maui, she saw the name “Ka...

Ka’ahumanu, Part 2

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Robin has a personal affection for our unforgettable Woman Worth Knowing this week. During the decade that Robin lived on Maui, she saw the name “Ka...

Ka’ahumanu, Part 1

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Robin has a personal affection for our unforgettable Woman Worth Knowing this week. During the decade that Robin lived on Maui, she saw the name “Ka...

Florence Soper Booth

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Florence Soper Booth was not raised in a Christian home. However, when she heard the gospel on a trip to London, she committed her life to Jesus. Thou...

Josephine Grey Butler, Part 2

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Josephine Grey Butler, Part 1

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Mattie Elimina Perry

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mattie Elimina Perry was a lovely and colorful young woman who was fully committed to Jesus. She sought to serve the Lord with all her heart. She want...

Lilian Trasher, Part 2

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lillian Trasher was a remarkable woman of compassion and faith. She was born in 1887. At the age of twenty-three, with only enough money to pay her pa...

Lilian Trasher, Part 1

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lillian Trasher was a remarkable woman of compassion and faith. She was born in 1887. At the age of twenty-three, with only enough money to pay her pa...

Lucy Thurston, Part 2

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 lat...

Lucy Thurston, Part 1

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 lat...

Harriet Beecher Stowe, Part 2 with Robin Jones Gunn

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Amy Orr-Ewing

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an apologist, speaker, author, and theologian. She writes and speaks answering the questions of truth seekers concerning the gosp...

Janette Henning, Part 2

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 wi...

Janette Henning, Part 1

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 wi...

Mahalia Jackson

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Robin Gunn, Part 2

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 firs...

Robin Gunn, Part 1

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Elyse Fitzpatrick & Jessica Thompson, Part 2

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are back today with Elyse Fitzpatrick and her daughter, Jessica Thompson. In this episode, they delve further into their ministry to women and thei...

Elyse Fitzpatrick & Jessica Thompson, Part 1

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have the rare opportunity today to bring in studio a mother-daughter duo: authors Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson! In this episode, they sha...

Holly Matos

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Holly Matos, a missionary who along with her husband, Manolo, serves in Lima, Peru, where Manolo pastors Calvary Chapel Lima. H...

Shari Jerue

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have in studio a “live” woman worth knowing, Shari Jerue! She shares with us her story of how God’s love transformed her life after a t...

Marie Monsen, Part 2

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marie Monsen (1878-1962): We are back for the second part of Norwegian missionary Marie Monsen’s incredible story of miracles and revival in early 2...

Marie Monsen, Part 1

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marie Monsen (1878-1962): We are back for the second part of Norwegian missionary Marie Monsen’s incredible story of miracles and revival in early 2...