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How should a godly woman and mother live in a chaotic world? Cynthia L Simmons gets right to the heart of issues a mother needs and combines history with Scripture to offer God's timeless wisdom
Cynthia L. Simmons hosts Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast, a religion show with 582 episodes published.
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 he
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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 l
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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 unexpe
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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
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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
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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podast. Join me and Author Pam Farre 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-
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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Does inner steel have a breaking point? For today, I stepped back in time to cover one of the most misunderstood women in history: Mary Lincoln. Brilliant and fiercely devote
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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Last week we covered Paula Bonhoeffer, and this week we talk about another Lioness. What makes a man strong enough to resist a crown? Was George Washington's mother a difficu
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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week we remember a Lioness, Paula Bonhoeffer. She loved her children well and educated them at home rather than entrust them to the Prussian government schools. She gave
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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast where we rethink history to reclaim hope for today. We have all heard of heros who lead armies and take over countries. What about a hero who wouldn't stop walking? Today we t
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What does it mean to be truly free? As we mark out 250th anniversary as a nation, writer and historian, Cynthia L Simmons dives into the "sensational" true stories of men and women who redefined libery through moral cour
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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Sometimes our New Year's resolutions don't last because we try to live in isolation. Author Peggy Sue Wells suggested real growth happens through connection. Explore the gaps
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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Today we're looking at a sensational story. It's Michelle Rickett's story. She's the woman behind She is Safe . Before she fought modern day slavery, she survived abuse and h
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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Many people assume compassion is a soft virture. What a mistake! In a cynical world, compassion isn't just a feeling, it battles despair. Today we give a stunning challenge t
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What happens to a secret when you keep it for seven decades? In our first episodes of 2026, we're stepping back into the shadows of occupied France to meet one of the most unassuming, and dangerous heroes: Pippa Latour.
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Welcome to the Christmas episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Do you think you know the story behind "Silent Night"? You may not. Forget the hungry mice and the broken organ bellows. Those are myths. The true or
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Welcome! You hear the song every year from November through December in malls, radio stations, and candletlit services. However, when Issac Watts wrote this song, he wasn't thinking about Christmas. Let's dive into the f
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This week we share the untold story behing the writing of "Christmas Bells" written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. We now call the song "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." In contrast to many happy-go-lucky songs, this
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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. As we move into the Christmas season, we remember the hope we obtain because of the baby born in Bethlehem. That hope extends to the whole world, including women around the w
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You think you know Thanksgiving: turkey, pie, and family. But the truth is, this holiday almost didn't happen. In the mid 1800s America was deeply divided. The holiday we know and love was just a scattering of local feas
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Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast is hosted by Cynthia L. Simmons. The show is categorised under religion (spirituality) and has published 582 episodes.
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