Women Worth Knowing

Dorothy L. Sayers (June 1893–Dec. 1957) was more than an English crime novelist and contemporary of Agatha Christie. She was also an ardent Christian and apologist. She was one of the first women to graduate from Oxford University; she spoke several languages fluently; was a brilliant orator, playwright, and writer. Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing (D.Phil, Oxford University), herself a graduate of Oxford, apologist and author, joins me in studio for a 3-part series to talk about the fascinating life, personality, and writings of Dorothy L. Sayers.

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 Flood and her new husband, David, and their young son left their home in Sweden and went to the Belgian Congo (currently Zaire). They were accompanied by another couple from Sweden. After arriving at the mission station and seeking the Lord's guidance, the two couples were led to settle in a remote village. However, the village chief sent them away. They reluctantly built mud huts a half a mile from the village and prayed for a breakthrough. After two years of sickness and continual difficulties, they saw no fruit from their labors. Then Svea gave birth to a baby girl and everything changed. Decades later, Svea's daughter learned of how God had planted seeds in that village, and the harvest was abundant.

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 determined to help the plight of uneducated Chinese women. She studied Chinese and looked for any opportunity to go to China. After prolonged delays, Mary Ann Aldersey was finally able to enter Ningpo, China, becoming the first female missionary to China. Mary Ann dealt with delays, setbacks, opposition, frustration, and persecution. Mary Ann Aldersey opened the first school for Chinese girls in Ningpo. She also made a Chinese embossed copy of the Gospel of Luke for the blind. Her story is not only remarkable because of all she overcame, but also because of her own failures, imperfections, and authenticity.

The Witch of Ningpo by J. Reason (Edinburgh House Press)

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 determined to help the plight of uneducated Chinese women. She studied Chinese and looked for any opportunity to go to China. After prolonged delays, Mary Ann Aldersey was finally able to enter Ningpo, China, becoming the first female missionary to China. Mary Ann dealt with delays, setbacks, opposition, frustration, and persecution. Mary Ann Aldersey opened the first school for Chinese girls in Ningpo. She also made a Chinese embossed copy of the Gospel of Luke for the blind. Her story is not only remarkable because of all she overcame, but also because of her own failures, imperfections, and authenticity.

The Witch of Ningpo by J. Reason (Edinburgh House Press)

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, global, non-profit ministry that provides opportunities for marginalized women through small business training, leadership development, and local sustainability initiatives. Dianne shared with us how this work is being carried out in difficult places in the world. Several years ago, Dianne founded another company called Travel on Purpose, where she provides unique travel experiences that combine cultural immersion, community-based tourism, and the opportunity to see how God is at work in fascinating global locations.Dianne shared about her journey with the Lord and how, as a homeschooling mom, wife and women's ministry leader, she began serving with these two influential ministries.

Dianne and her husband have two sons and live in San Diego. They have traveled to more than fifty countries with the goal of integrating education and philanthropy. Their experiences are recorded on an award-winning blog called OurEDventures.

https://tirzah.org
https://www.travelonpurpose.com

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, global, non-profit ministry that provides opportunities for marginalized women through small business training, leadership development, and local sustainability initiatives. Dianne shared with us how this work is being carried out in difficult places in the world. Several years ago, Dianne founded another company called Travel on Purpose, where she provides unique travel experiences that combine cultural immersion, community-based tourism, and the opportunity to see how God is at work in fascinating global locations.Dianne shared about her journey with the Lord and how, as a homeschooling mom, wife and women's ministry leader, she began serving with these two influential ministries.

Dianne and her husband have two sons and live in San Diego. They have traveled to more than fifty countries with the goal of integrating education and philanthropy. Their experiences are recorded on an award-winning blog called OurEDventures.

https://tirzah.org
https://www.travelonpurpose.com

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, global, non-profit ministry that provides opportunities for marginalized women through small business training, leadership development, and local sustainability initiatives. Dianne shared with us how this work is being carried out in difficult places in the world. Several years ago, Dianne founded another company called Travel on Purpose, where she provides unique travel experiences that combine cultural immersion, community-based tourism, and the opportunity to see how God is at work in fascinating global locations.Dianne shared about her journey with the Lord and how, as a homeschooling mom, wife and women's ministry leader, she began serving with these two influential ministries.

Dianne and her husband have two sons and live in San Diego. They have traveled to more than fifty countries with the goal of integrating education and philanthropy. Their experiences are recorded on an award-winning blog called OurEDventures.

https://tirzah.org
https://www.travelonpurpose.com

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, she was influenced by the godly example of the youth leaders at her church and challenged to consider serving the Lord in another country. This challenge quickly turned into a burning desire, which became the beginning of an adventure that would take Megan all over the world, introduce her to the man who would become her husband, and place them in Ethiopia where they served at an orphanage. Megan’s story is filled with the unexpected twists and turns of a life dedicated to serving Jesus wherever He leads.

https://missions.cccm.com
https://cccm.com/engage/view/missions/
https://www.esmafrica.org/ministries/childrens-homes/

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, she was influenced by the godly example of the youth leaders at her church and challenged to consider serving the Lord in another country. This challenge quickly turned into a burning desire, which became the beginning of an adventure that would take Megan all over the world, introduce her to the man who would become her husband, and place them in Ethiopia where they served at an orphanage. Megan’s story is filled with the unexpected twists and turns of a life dedicated to serving Jesus wherever He leads.

https://missions.cccm.com
https://cccm.com/engage/view/missions/
https://www.esmafrica.org/ministries/childrens-homes/

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, she was influenced by the godly example of the youth leaders at her church and challenged to consider serving the Lord in another country. This challenge quickly turned into a burning desire, which became the beginning of an adventure that would take Megan all over the world, introduce her to the man who would become her husband, and place them in Ethiopia where they served at an orphanage. Megan’s story is filled with the unexpected twists and turns of a life dedicated to serving Jesus wherever He leads.

https://missions.cccm.com
https://cccm.com/engage/view/missions/
https://www.esmafrica.org/ministries/childrens-homes/