🎧 Episode 56 – The Tale of Two Mothers
Host: Dick Foth
Guest: Mackenzie “Mac” Matthews
Theme: Honoring motherhood through story, struggle, and song
In this special Mother's Day edition, Dick shares the stories of two remarkable women: his mother, Gwendolyn, and friend Mackenzie “Mac” Matthews—a young mom whose faith carried her through a battle with aggressive breast cancer.
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00: Introduction – Early morning reflections and the heart behind Mother's Day
01:07: The origin of Mother's Day and the symbolism of the white carnation
02:14: Mothers in Scripture – A generational look through Timothy’s family
03:25: Introducing Mackenzie Matthews (“Mac”)
05:00: Mac shares about her mom, Penny – intentionality, love, and high standards
06:21: Motherhood stories – Meet Powell and Callie
07:48: A life-changing diagnosis – cancer, treatment, and miracles
10:28: Against the odds – Callie’s miraculous arrival
11:58: What Mac loves about being a mom
13:23: Encouragement to fellow young moms – presence over perfection
16:12: Remembering Gwendolyn – Dick’s tribute to his mother
17:56: Growing up during WWII – nurturing memories from Dick’s childhood
19:27: A mother's prayer – "Oh God, don't let Dick do anything more stupid..."
20:09: Gwendolyn’s strength after loss – working until age 82
21:26: The “wig story” – a moment of laughter after a car crash
23:00: Gwendolyn’s signature song – No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus
25:11: Closing thoughts – celebrating mothers everywhere
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