Women Worth Knowing

Women Worth Knowing

Join us each week for a lively conversation between authors Cheryl Brodersen and Robin Jones Gunn 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!

Episodes

January 6, 2026 26 mins

From her teenage years, Jeanne Willette felt a deep compassion for children with special needs. After coming to faith at nineteen, she was placed in the Sunday School department—where she soon began a class specifically for children with special needs.

Years later, Jeanne gave birth to her third child, a beautiful daughter with special needs. This precious gift would launch her into a lifelong ministry—one that serves not only child...

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From her teenage years, Jeanne Willette felt a deep compassion for children with special needs. After coming to faith at nineteen, she was placed in the Sunday School department—where she soon began a class specifically for children with special needs.

Years later, Jeanne gave birth to her third child, a beautiful daughter with special needs. This precious gift would launch her into a lifelong ministry—one that serves not only child...

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December 23, 2025 26 mins

From her teenage years, Jeanne Willette felt a deep compassion for children with special needs. After coming to faith at nineteen, she was placed in the Sunday School department—where she soon began a class specifically for children with special needs.

Years later, Jeanne gave birth to her third child, a beautiful daughter with special needs. This precious gift would launch her into a lifelong ministry—one that serves not only child...

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December 16, 2025 26 mins

From the time Twyla Ludwig received Jesus at age eleven until she left for Africa with her husband and children in 1927, she knew she was called to be a missionary. Twyla learned early on to meet every obstacle, hardship, and impossibility head-on in prayer — she was known for “praying a thing through.”

Her life of faith and intercession became a powerful testimony of what God can accomplish through a woman who prays without ceasing...

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December 9, 2025 26 mins

From the time Twyla Ludwig received Jesus at age eleven until she left for Africa with her husband and children in 1927, she knew she was called to be a missionary. Twyla learned early on to meet every obstacle, hardship, and impossibility head-on in prayer — she was known for “praying a thing through.”

Her life of faith and intercession became a powerful testimony of what God can accomplish through a woman who prays without ceasing...

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December 2, 2025 26 mins

From the time Twyla Ludwig received Jesus at age eleven until she left for Africa with her husband and children in 1927, she knew she was called to be a missionary. Twyla learned early on to meet every obstacle, hardship, and impossibility head-on in prayer — she was known for “praying a thing through.”

Her life of faith and intercession became a powerful testimony of what God can accomplish through a woman who prays without ceasing...

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November 25, 2025 26 mins

Stacy’s DeWitt’s astounding ministry to foster children in Ventura and Los Angeles counties began with a simple prayer, “Father, how do you want you use me in this place?” From that point forward God not only placed a burden on her heart fro foster children and foster parents, but also began to open unexpected doors to Stacy and her husband to be able to create the ministry known as James Store House. In this podcast you will hear ...

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November 18, 2025 26 mins

Stacy’s DeWitt’s astounding ministry to foster children in Ventura and Los Angeles counties began with a simple prayer, “Father, how do you want you use me in this place?” From that point forward God not only placed a burden on her heart fro foster children and foster parents, but also began to open unexpected doors to Stacy and her husband to be able to create the ministry known as James Store House. In this podcast you will hear ...

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November 11, 2025 26 mins

Maud Kells was born in Northern Ireland and grew up on a farm where church was more of a tradition than a heartfelt commitment. After coming to faith in Christ, she shocked her parents by announcing her call to the mission field.
When it came time for her placement, Maud asked to go to one of the most dangerous and unstable countries in the world — the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite facing rebel attacks, robberies, and pr...

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November 4, 2025 26 mins

Maud Kells was born in Northern Ireland and grew up on a farm where church was more of a tradition than a heartfelt commitment. After coming to faith in Christ, she shocked her parents by announcing her call to the mission field.
When it came time for her placement, Maud asked to go to one of the most dangerous and unstable countries in the world — the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite facing rebel attacks, robberies, and pr...

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October 28, 2025 26 mins

Maud Kells was born in Northern Ireland and grew up on a farm where church was more of a tradition than a heartfelt commitment. After coming to faith in Christ, she shocked her parents by announcing her call to the mission field.
When it came time for her placement, Maud asked to go to one of the most dangerous and unstable countries in the world — the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite facing rebel attacks, robberies, and pr...

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October 21, 2025 26 mins

​​Maud Kells was born in Northern Ireland and grew up on a farm. For her family, church was simply a tradition, but not a heartfelt commitment. After she received Christ, she shocked her parents when she told them she felt called to go to the mission field. When it came time for Maud’s placement, she asked to go to one of the most dangerous and unstable countries in the world— the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite setbacks, reb...

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October 14, 2025 26 mins

Gina Aguilar did not come to faith until she was already a full fledged Los Angeles cop! However, once she came to Christ, there was no turning back. God not only protected her while she served for over twenty years, but He also brought love and a new ministry into her life. Gina’s story is not only fascinating, but she also will share a few tips for women’s safety she learned as an LA cop!

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October 7, 2025 26 mins

Gina Aguilar did not come to faith until she was already a full fledged Los Angeles cop! However, once she came to Christ, there was no turning back. God not only protected her while she served for over twenty years, but He also brought love and a new ministry into her life. Gina’s story is not only fascinating, but she also will share a few tips for women’s safety she learned as an LA cop!

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September 30, 2025 26 mins

Sharon Markey, even at a young age and in spite of great tragedy, chose to walk with Jesus. From her youth, she had a profound intimacy with Jesus that stayed with her through college. She knew she wanted to serve the Lord on the mission field. She did not know how or where, but God would make His way clear to Sharon through a series of unexpected, providential, and outright humorous events. Join us as we listen to Sharon talk abou...

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September 23, 2025 26 mins

Sharon Markey, even at a young age and in spite of great tragedy, chose to walk with Jesus. From her youth, she had a profound intimacy with Jesus that stayed with her through college. She knew she wanted to serve the Lord on the mission field. She did not know how or where, but God would make His way clear to Sharon through a series of unexpected, providential, and outright humorous events. Join us as we listen to Sharon talk abou...

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September 16, 2025 25 mins

Sharon Markey, even at a young age and in spite of great tragedy, chose to walk with Jesus. From her youth, she had a profound intimacy with Jesus that stayed with her through college. She knew she wanted to serve the Lord on the mission field. She did not know how or where, but God would make His way clear to Sharon through a series of unexpected, providential, and outright humorous events. Join us as we listen to Sharon talk abou...

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September 9, 2025 26 mins

Pam Clark is an unassuming woman who at a time when she planned on slowing down, was thrust into a ministry with young, vulnerable girls in Africa. Her story will inspire you to simply take the next step toward obedience to God and then see where that path will take you.

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September 2, 2025 26 mins

Pam Clark is an unassuming woman who at a time when she planned on slowing down, was thrust into a ministry with young, vulnerable girls in Africa. Her story will inspire you to simply take the next step toward obedience to God and then see where that path will take you.

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August 26, 2025 25 mins

Pam Clark is an unassuming woman who at a time when she planned on slowing down, was thrust into a ministry with young, vulnerable girls in Africa. Her story will inspire you to simply take the next step toward obedience to God and then see where that path will take you.

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