Remarkable Secret to Unlock Life's Hazardous Dilemmas
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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week Cynthia speaks from her heart about her cancer journey and links her story with the American Revolution. One very clever man, James Lovell, loved writing and breaking codes. He confused a couple of the greatest minds at that time trying to help the patriots win the war. Cynthia shares how we can overcome the complex and find comfort in our Savior. Listen and enjoy.
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Finding Grace in Chemotherapy and Crisis
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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode, Cynthia shares a personal update on her journey through chemo. In the midst of her weariness, she found comfort and grit from a lady in the American Revolution: Kate Barry. We've all heard of Paul Revere, but not as many know about Kate. But her determination led to a great Victory at Cowpens. Listen and be encouraged. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with others.
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Deep Conversations: Abigail Adams’ Lesson
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The Sisterhood of the Unexpected Storm
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In this episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast, we step into the eye of the historical storm. Imagine losing your infant, your husband, and your financial security within a matter of months. People are watching your reaction. Where do you turn?
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Living Heirloom: Dolley Madison's Amazing Blueprint for Mentoring
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Legacy. What is it? In this episode, Cynthia L Simmons pours a cup of tea and invites you into Dolley Madison's parlor. History remembers her as the "Queen of Washington," but her greatest work may have been mentoring her great-neice. Adele took those lessons in diplomacy she learned from her aunt and put them to practice in one of the darkest times in history.
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30 Year Steep: Mother's Day Reflection
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Have you ever felt you were in a season of "steeping" while you waited? In this special Mother's Day episode, Cynthia L Simmons invites you to grab a cup of hot tea and step back 1700 years into history to discover the life of one of the most resilient mothers who ever lived: St Monica. The world remembers her son, Augustine of Hippo, yet few people realize the thirty years of tears she shed before she saw the harvest of her prayers. Maybe you are navigating a storm of your own or have a prodigal you long to see return. Just like a good cup of tea, the most profound impact takes time to...
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The Cat Who Outlasted Battleships: Unsinkable Sam
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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. I'm your hostess, Cynthia L Simmons, and I have been reflecting on navigating the storms of life. Sometimes the best lessons in resilience and trust come from the most unexpected places. Today, that comes from the deck of a World War II battleship. I delight in finding fun stories, and I love this one. Can you imagine a cat caught in a shipwreck? Cats hate water, yet this sturdy cat survived three. If you love history (like I do) or maybe you need a reminder about holding on during a storm, you will find this story fascinating. Let's look at...
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The Remarkable Southern Belle Who Refused to Break
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Imagine living in the Confederacy during the Civil War. Your friends and acquaintances don't share your value for human life. Even worse, these people expect you to accept the social norms and refuse to see the injustice of slavery. What would you do? Listen to a snippet of Elizabeth Van Lew's story. After the war General Grant thanked her personally. A riveting story!
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The Truth About Why Graves Were Guarded
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While researching the Revolutionary War era, I came across a theme of grave robbers, called 'resurrectionists.' People accused Dr. Edward Shippen of stealing bodies to dissect for the medical school in PA. However, as I kept reading, I found the problem started in ancient history and continued into the Victorian era. Join me as we draw parallels between that crime and the beauty of the Easter story.
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Two Women, Two Centuries, One Mission: Mercy Warren and Pam Farrel
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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podast. Join me and l as we dive into the life of Mercy Otis Warren, the woman who used her pen to spark the American Revolution. My dear friend, Pam, is also a best-selling author. We discussed how both women had the moral courage to speak truth to power, then and now. Don't miss this 'bridge' conversation as we head into a powerful season of Revolutionary history this April.
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In this special Mother's Day episode, Cynthia L Simmons invites you to grab a cup of hot tea and step back 1700 years into history to discover the life of one of the most resilient mothers who ever lived: St Monica. The world remembers her son, Augustine of Hippo, yet few people realize the thirty years of tears she shed before she saw the harvest of her prayers.
Maybe you are navigating a storm of your own or have a prodigal you long to see return. Just like a good cup of tea, the most profound impact takes time to develop. You'll enjoy the encouragement and comfort as you listen.