How easily do you lose hope? Does it wane when circumstances are hard? Ethel Bell’s faith did not stagger even when she lost her husband. She chose to return to the mission station where they had been serving with her children only to be evacuated because of Nazi invasion. Still her faith did not waiver. Even after the freighter that she was on was hit by a torpedo and she was stranded at sea with her children, her faith did not waiver. Even when some of the crew persecuted her for her unrelenting faith in God and His salvation, her faith did not waiver. Here the harrowing story of Ethel’s plight at sea and the amazing rescue that God brought. It is sure to bolster your faith!

Elisabeth Elliot (1926–2015): What was Elisabeth Elliot like before she was, well, Elisabeth Elliot? In this episode, we dive deep into Elisabeth’s early years as a believer following God’s call into the unknown. After much prayer and some rejection, Elisabeth spent her first year as a single missionary in the jungles of Ecuador where she hoped to translate the unwritten Colorado language into the gospel. Drawing from her book These Strange Ashes, we discuss the hardships of missionary life in the jungle, singleness on mission field, and the many challenges she faced, from the murder of her informant to losing everything. This episode is for anyone who’s ever asked, “Why God?”

Resources:
Book: These Strange Ashes: Is God Still in Charge?

Elisabeth Elliot (1926–2015): What was Elisabeth Elliot like before she was, well, Elisabeth Elliot? In this episode, we dive deep into Elisabeth’s early years as a believer following God’s call into the unknown. After much prayer and some rejection, Elisabeth spent her first year as a single missionary in the jungles of Ecuador where she hoped to translate the unwritten Colorado language into the gospel. Drawing from her book These Strange Ashes, we discuss the hardships of missionary life in the jungle, singleness on mission field, and the many challenges she faced, from the murder of her informant to losing everything. This episode is for anyone who’s ever asked, “Why God?”

Resources:
Book: These Strange Ashes: Is God Still in Charge?

Welcome Mary Pero, our newest co-host here at Women Worth Knowing!
Mary is a certified ghostwriter and book coach, worship leader, and former missionary to Poland and Ireland who loves a good story. When she’s not filling in for Cheryl or Robin, you can find her reading, writing, and dreaming up new projects for her husband in their historic English Revival home in Southern California.

Resources:
Website: https://marypero.com/

Social: https://www.instagram.com/marypero
https://www.facebook.com/MaryPero.BookCoach.Ghostwriter/

Welcome Mary Pero, our newest co-host here at Women Worth Knowing!
Mary is a certified ghostwriter and book coach, worship leader, and former missionary to Poland and Ireland who loves a good story. When she’s not filling in for Cheryl or Robin, you can find her reading, writing, and dreaming up new projects for her husband in their historic English Revival home in Southern California.

Resources:
Website: https://marypero.com/

Social: https://www.instagram.com/marypero
https://www.facebook.com/MaryPero.BookCoach.Ghostwriter/

Diane Comer is a writer, teacher, and co-founder of Intentional Parents International. She has been married for 47 years to Phil, who just completed 50 years in full-time ministry, and together they have 4 grown children, now 8 with “in-laws”, and 9 grandchildren. Diane heard and immediately embraced the Gospel for the first time when she was 15 during the “Jesus Movement” days. She wrote He Speaks in the Silence, finding intimacy with God by learning to listen, about going deaf in her 20’s, which reflects her life message of undeserved grace and redemption. She also wrote Raising Passionate Jesus Followers, about what they have gleaned and learned from the Scriptures on how to bring children into a real, vibrant walk with God.

Resources:

Learn more about Intentional Parents International:
https://www.intentionalparents.org/about

Follow Intentional Parents:
Instagram: @intentional_parents

Books by Diane Comer:
He Speaks in the Silence
Raising Passionate Jesus Followers

Diane Comer is a writer, teacher, and co-founder of Intentional Parents International. She has been married for 47 years to Phil, who just completed 50 years in full-time ministry, and together they have 4 grown children, now 8 with “in-laws”, and 9 grandchildren. Diane heard and immediately embraced the Gospel for the first time when she was 15 during the “Jesus Movement” days. She wrote He Speaks in the Silence, finding intimacy with God by learning to listen, about going deaf in her 20’s, which reflects her life message of undeserved grace and redemption. She also wrote Raising Passionate Jesus Followers, about what they have gleaned and learned from the Scriptures on how to bring children into a real, vibrant walk with God.

Resources:

Learn more about Intentional Parents International:

https://www.intentionalparents.org/about

Follow Intentional Parents:

Instagram: @intentional_parents

Books by Diane Comer:

He Speaks in the Silence

Raising Passionate Jesus Followers

Diane Comer is a writer, teacher, and co-founder of Intentional Parents International. She has been married for 47 years to Phil, who just completed 50 years in full-time ministry, and together they have 4 grown children, now 8 with “in-laws”, and 9 grandchildren. Diane heard and immediately embraced the Gospel for the first time when she was 15 during the “Jesus Movement” days. She wrote He Speaks in the Silence, finding intimacy with God by learning to listen, about going deaf in her 20’s, which reflects her life message of undeserved grace and redemption. She also wrote Raising Passionate Jesus Followers, about what they have gleaned and learned from the Scriptures on how to bring children into a real, vibrant walk with God.

Resources:

Learn more about Intentional Parents International:

https://www.intentionalparents.org/about

Follow Intentional Parents:

Instagram: @intentional_parents

Books by Diane Comer:

He Speaks in the Silence

Raising Passionate Jesus Followers

Stacy Calendar has been an inspiration to many women. As a young girl she gave her whole heart to Jesus. This carried on through her college years and into her marriage and motherhood. When her children started school, Stacy immediately got involved in Moms in Prayer. Early on she joined their leadership team and inspired moms by prayer to seek the living God. She served in leadership capacities in her church, organizing large retreats and conferences. Four years ago, Stacy was diagnosed with brain cancer. Her ordeal has been horrendous, and yet through it all she continues to inspire.

Stacy Calendar has been an inspiration to many women. As a young girl she gave her whole heart to Jesus. This carried on through her college years and into her marriage and motherhood. When her children started school, Stacy immediately got involved in Moms in Prayer. Early on she joined their leadership team and inspired moms by prayer to seek the living God. She served in leadership capacities in her church, organizing large retreats and conferences. Four years ago, Stacy was diagnosed with brain cancer. Her ordeal has been horrendous, and yet through it all she continues to inspire.