Women Worth Knowing

Anne Bradstreet was a young Puritan woman with ink-stained fingers and a heart full of dreams. Growing up in 17th-century England, she found solace in her father’s library. Anne felt a God-given calling to express herself through poetry. Her faith grew stronger after a battle with smallpox as a teenager. The suffering drew her closer to God.

Anne married Simon Bradstreet, a man of wisdom and quiet strength. He saw the gift God had placed within her and encouraged her to write.
Together, they journeyed to the New World, settling in the rugged wilderness of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Anne clung to her faith and found comfort in poetry. She poured her heart onto parchment. To her, Anne's words were an act of worship.

Then came the fire that consumed her home. All her family's earthly possessions were turned to ash. But rather than letting grief consume her, Anne turned to God. Through her sorrow, she penned verses of trust and surrender. Her resilience and unwavering faith became a light to many. Soon, her brother-in-law took Anne’s poetry to England, where it was published, making her the first published female poet in America. Though she never sought fame, her words carried weight, offering insight into faith, perseverance, and the unique struggles of womanhood in a rigid Puritan society.
As the years passed, Anne remained devoted to writing, using her gift to leave a legacy of faith. Anne's words, shaped by both sorrow and hope, continue to inspire generations.

Tricia Goyer
https://triciagoyer.com/books/

Anne Bradstreet
Anne Bradstreet–The Complete Collection (Kindle Edition) by Anne Bradstreet

The Poems of Anne Bradstreet (Christian Heritage Paperback) by Anne Bradstreet

Great Women in Christian History by A. Kenneth Curtis & Daniel Graves

Anne Bradstreet was a young Puritan woman with ink-stained fingers and a heart full of dreams. Growing up in 17th-century England, she found solace in her father’s library. Anne felt a God-given calling to express herself through poetry. Her faith grew stronger after a battle with smallpox as a teenager. The suffering drew her closer to God.

Anne married Simon Bradstreet, a man of wisdom and quiet strength. He saw the gift God had placed within her and encouraged her to write.
Together, they journeyed to the New World, settling in the rugged wilderness of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Anne clung to her faith and found comfort in poetry. She poured her heart onto parchment. To her, Anne's words were an act of worship.

Then came the fire that consumed her home. All her family's earthly possessions were turned to ash. But rather than letting grief consume her, Anne turned to God. Through her sorrow, she penned verses of trust and surrender. Her resilience and unwavering faith became a light to many. Soon, her brother-in-law took Anne’s poetry to England, where it was published, making her the first published female poet in America. Though she never sought fame, her words carried weight, offering insight into faith, perseverance, and the unique struggles of womanhood in a rigid Puritan society.
As the years passed, Anne remained devoted to writing, using her gift to leave a legacy of faith. Anne's words, shaped by both sorrow and hope, continue to inspire generations.

Tricia Goyer
https://triciagoyer.com/books/

Anne Bradstreet
Anne Bradstreet–The Complete Collection (Kindle Edition) by Anne Bradstreet

The Poems of Anne Bradstreet (Christian Heritage Paperback) by Anne Bradstreet

Great Women in Christian History by A. Kenneth Curtis & Daniel Graves

Olga was a familiar and much loved woman at her church in Costa Mesa. Few knew the dynamic ministry this kind, gracious, and godly woman had among thousands of prisoners at Bilibid Prison in the Philippines. God powerfully worked through Olga Robertson to bring salvation, discipliship, and transformation to thousands of incarcerated criminals. Today we discuss the humble yet dynamic testimony and ministry of Olga Robertson.

Olga was a familiar and much loved woman at her church in Costa Mesa. Few knew the dynamic ministry this kind, gracious, and godly woman had among thousands of prisoners at Bilibid Prison in the Philippines. God powerfully worked through Olga Robertson to bring salvation, discipliship, and transformation to thousands of incarcerated criminals. Today we discuss the humble yet dynamic testimony and ministry of Olga Robertson.

Aileen Coleman has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth, featured on the cover of Quantas In-flight magazine, and awarded many honors for her service to the Bedouin people in Jordan for over fifty years. Aileen was born in Australia the youngest child in a family of seven. Her life was one of revelry and dares until on a dare she met Jesus at a tent revival meeting. From that point forward she chose to serve the Lord wherever and however He chose to use her. In 1955 convinced that the Lord had called her, she moved to the Middle East to serve as a nurse. She had no idea the incredible way God would use her life in His service to the Bedouin people of Jordan.

- The Desert Rat: The Remarkable Story of Aileen Coleman: https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Rat-Remarkable-Aileen-Coleman/dp/1563841932
- PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-w-aileen-coleman/id1456794139?i=1000459368376

Aileen Coleman has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth, featured on the cover of Quantas In-flight magazine, and awarded many honors for her service to the Bedouin people in Jordan for over fifty years. Aileen was born in Australia the youngest child in a family of seven. Her life was one of revelry and dares until on a dare she met Jesus at a tent revival meeting. From that point forward she chose to serve the Lord wherever and however He chose to use her. In 1955 convinced that the Lord had called her, she moved to the Middle East to serve as a nurse. She had no idea the incredible way God would use her life in His service to the Bedouin people of Jordan.

- The Desert Rat: The Remarkable Story of Aileen Coleman: https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Rat-Remarkable-Aileen-Coleman/dp/1563841932
- PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-w-aileen-coleman/id1456794139?i=1000459368376