Mandy chats with her friend and modern-day abolitionist Daniella Kirk about her organization Operation Open Eyes. Daniella explains how she began working against human trafficking internationally and offering restoration for those coming out of the industry. She also offers ways that we can prevent individuals from being trafficked at home and abroad.

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Ep 27: Context Chat with Daniella Kirk

Ashley chats with Dr. Lawrence Reed about abolitionist Thomas Clarkson (1760-1846). Dr. Reed shares how Clarkson's involvement began with an undergraduate essay competition, what he did as the "campaign manager" for the anti-slavery movement, and why one contemporary called him a "moral steam engine."

Ep 26: Context Chat with Dr. Lawrence Reed

In our last biographical episode of the season, Ashley & Mandy introduce you to Priscilla Buxton Johnston. We explore how this future abolitionist was a daddy’s girl, why Elizabeth Fry was a spiritual role model for this philanthropist, and how a relentless faith in God helped this woman endure years of physical suffering.

Ep 25: Priscilla Buxton Johnston

Ashley chats with history professor Dr. Ryan Butler (Anderson University) about the life of politician and abolitionist William Wilberforce (1759-1833). Dr. Butler shares the story of Wilberforce’s conversion to Evangelicalism, how he became an anti-slavery campaigner, and the extensive philanthropic work he did beyond abolition.

Ep 24: Context Chat with Dr. Ryan Butler

Ashley & Mandy describe the brutal treatment of a West Indian female slave at the hands of her white masters, explain how this same slave defied her masters and married a free black man, and why one woman’s slave narrative caused such a stir in Great Britain.

Ep 23: Mary Prince

Ashley chats with Dr. Eric Washington about the life of Olaudah Equiano (c. 1745–1797). Dr. Washington explains how Equiano’s The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano gave a face and voice to African slaves, which had a tremendous impact on ending the British slave trade to the West Indies.

Ep 22: Context Chat with Dr. Eric Washington

Ashley & Mandy explore why a clergyman’s daughter was an anti-slavery activist from an early age, how a letter to abolitionist Thomas Clarkson led to a wave of female-led anti-slavery activity, and in what way one woman exercised biblical exegesis to make an argument against slavery.

Ep 21: Lucy Townsend

Ashley chats with pastor, speaker, and writer Brian Edwards about John Newton (1725-1807). Brian sheds light on the life of this abolitionist and clergyman, who once considered himself a “preacher of atheism.”

Ep 20: Context Chat with Brian Edwards

Ashley & Mandy discuss how a young, irreligious Quaker woman came to “[feel] there [was] a God,” why Elizabeth’s ministry to female prisoners attracted public attention, and how she worked to end the practice of slavery internationally.

Ep 19: Elizabeth Fry

Mandy chats with Erin Moon about cultivating creativity, setting boundaries on social media, and how studying the Bible as an adult has re-shaped her faith.

Ep 18: Context Chat with Erin Moon

Ashley & Mandy look at how the Church of England was central to Jane’s life, how the love between two sisters changed the course of literary history, and why Jane’s novel Mansfield Park is a subtle critique of slavery.

Ep 17: Jane Austen

Ashley chats with British scholar Dr. Anne Scott about the Clapham Sect, the long courtship of abolitionist Zachary Macaulay and teacher Selina Mills, and abolitionist William Wilberforce’s “sprint to the altar” to marry Barbara Spooner. Visit our website for Show Notes, more information Dr. Stott, and more! Would you like to support us? {1} Share Please help us spread the word and share this podcast with your friends. We hope and pray that this podcast is a trustworthy and valuable resource for Christian women as they learn more about church history. {2} Rate & Review Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes, which helps other women find and listen to “Women of the Church.” {3} Like/follow "Women of the Church" on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest news.

Ep 16: Context Chat with Dr. Anne Stott

On this special Q & A episode, Ashley and Mandy talk about topics like their favorite women from church history, their favorite podcasts, and their testimonies. Visit our website for Show Notes, more information about co-hosts Ashley & Mandy, and more! Would you like to support us? {1} Share Please help us spread the word and share this podcast with your friends. We hope and pray that this podcast is a trustworthy and valuable resource for Christian women as they learn more about church history. {2} Rate & Review Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes, which helps other women find and listen to “Women of the Church.” {3} Like/follow "Women of the Church" on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest news

Ep 15: Q & A with Ashley & Mandy

Ashley chats with Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt (Wheaton) about the Protestant Reformation, women who played a role in the movement, and how parents can influence their children's interest in church history. Visit our website for Show Notes, more information Dr. Powell McNutt, and more! Would you like to support us? {1} Share Please help us spread the word and share this podcast with your friends. We hope and pray that this podcast is a trustworthy and valuable resource for Christian women as they learn more about church history. {2} Rate & Review Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes, which helps other women find and listen to “Women of the Church.” {3} Like/follow "Women of the Church" on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest news.

Ep 14: Context Chat with Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt

In our thirteenth episode, we explore how a terrible marriage led one woman to become an evangelical Quaker, what would cause Elizabeth to hid a bull in the parlor of an English cottage, and how a female-authored pamphlet changed the British abolition movement. Visit our website for Show Notes, more information about co-hosts Ashley & Mandy, and more! Would you like to support us? {1} Share Please help us spread the word and share this podcast with your friends. We hope and pray that this podcast is a trustworthy and valuable resource for Christian women as they learn more about church history. {2} Rate & Review Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes, which helps other women find and listen to “Women of the Church.” {3} Like/follow "Women of the Church" on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest news

Ep 13: Elizabeth Heyrick

Historical context has been lost over the centuries, especially as it pertains to women of the church. Two friends, Ashley King and Mandy Johnston, explore the ways that Christian women have been Gospel influencers throughout time in the home, the church, and society. Join us as we dive into the lives of Christian women and learn history together with biblical truth, humor, and a lot of grace.

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