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Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast
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
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Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastYou Will Love the Untold Saga of First Lady Lucy Webb
Welcome! March is Women's History Month, so we plan to share inspiring stories of women you may not know. This week we unveil a heartwarming story of Lucy Webb…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastAnalyze How to Achieve Lasting Love
Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. The love story is a timeless narrative that has always fascinated and moved us. This month, we have covered…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastIntriguing Love Letter: The Grant's Enduring Romance
Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week we share an untold story about the romance of President Grant and his wife, Julie. A…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastUnexpected Meeting Sparked a Passionate Romance
Welcome to the latest episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. For Valentine's Day, Cynthia related the love story of Edith Carow and Teddy Roosevelt who…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastKeeping Love's Flame Alive in Astonishing Adversity
Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. As we celebrate Valentine's Day, we are covering riveting love stories. Today we featured Lori Ann and Dell Wood…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastYou Won't Believe this Amazing Story: Presidential Desk
Welcome to the latest episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. We've seen tons of photos of our new president signing executive orders. Today we share the…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastYou Can Renew Your Mind
Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast where we share God's timeless wisdom. We are several weeks into the New Year now, and it's easy to fall back into…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastYou Can Master Your Thoughts: Train Your Mind
Welcome to the latest episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Cynthia's guest was author and counselor Debbie W Wilson. The two ladies chatted about ways…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastFascinating Facts You Will Enjoy about Power Transfer
Welcome! Join us today to discover a snippet of history surrounding presidential transfer of power, which is taking place right now. Have you ever wondered…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastAmazing and Quirky Ways People Celebrate New Years Day
Welcome to the first podcast for 2025. Cynthia discussed interesting traditions people follow and what they hope to accomplish. For instance, in Spain men…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastMouthwatering Gingerbread and Christmas Nostalgia
Welcome to another Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast where we discuss Christmas traditions. My guest this week was author Tina Yeager. We chatted about the…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastJoyfully Share the Good News of Christmas
Welcome to the latest episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Christmas is a beautiful season. However, the true message often gets buried. This week…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastUnveiling Secret Stories Behind Holiday Symbols
Welcome to the latest Heart of the Matter episode. Cynthia interviewed Annie Yorty, author of 25 Symbols of Christmas. Have you ever wondered why we put up…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThanksgiving Prayer
Welcome to the Thanksgiving Day episode. We offer a prayer of thanksgiving for all our blessings.
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastSecrets to Effective Change through Life's Transitions
Welcome to the latest Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Imagine moving from college graduation to being first lady of the United States? Frances Cleveland…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHeroes in Skirts: Amazing History of Women Codebreakers
Welcome to the latest episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this Veteran's Day episode, Cynthia highlighted the work of women codebreakers in World…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHopeful Hearts: Finding Strength in the Faithful
Welcome to the next episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Are you looking for inspiration, hope and encouragement? Our podcast explored the lives of…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastVote for Freedom: Bold Step Forward
Welcome to the latest episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode Cynthia shared the story of Katherine von Bora who who was born in Germany…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastUnexpected Sanctuary: A Place to Heal
Welcome to the newest episode of Heart of the Matter Radio Podcast. My guest this week was author Lynne Rienstra who authored Sacred Refuge. We discussed how…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThe Power of Prayer: True Stories
Welcome to anothere episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week my guest was Author Bonnie Fite. She related stories from the Jamestown and…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastBefore the Screen: Audrey Hepburn's Sensational Resistance to Nazis
Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter. This week, Cynthia uncovered a story about Audrey Hepburn's childhood. She grew up in Holland during World…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastRevolutionary Discovery: Unveiling a Patriot
Welcome to Balloon Week at Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. October 1 is both Ancestor Day and Balloon Day. In light of that, we are celebrating family…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastDon't Eat the Pets: A Remarkable Rescue
Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week Cynthia shared a snippet from presidential history about a pet. This heartwarming…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastFrom Chaos to Constitution: The Founding Fathers at Work
Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week, Cynthia highlights an historic moment in history. Our founding fathers met in…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastDiscover Beauty Beyond Your Brokenness
Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode, Cynthia interviews Dr. Michelle Bengstrom who wrote Sacred Scars. During this…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastBeauty: Unsurpassed Results with Toxic Consequences
Welcome to the latest episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week Cynthia digs into the history of makeup from the 15th century. At the time…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastA Remarkable Woman Who Dared to Speak
Welcome to the latest episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode you will discover the fascinating story of Rebecca Wright. Rebecca and her…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastBanishing Fear with Good Judgment
Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode, Cynthia discusses the Princess of Bavaria. She suffered from a painful…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastRevealing Hidden Secrets of Ida McKinley's Legacy
Welcome to the latest episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Imagine being crippled with disease when your husband holds the highest office in the land…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastOvercoming Darkness
Welcome to the latest episode of Heart of the Mattter Radio/Podcast. In a world filled with darkness, we can easily feel ourselves overwhelmead. However, as…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHistory Lesson: Ruthless Slander Shattered Rachel Jackson's World
Welcome to the latest edition of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week we highlight the story of Rachel Jackson from the 1828 election. Join us as we…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastTerrifying Baltimore Plot Exposed! You won't believe what happens next.
Welcome to the newest episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In light of the recent attempt on former President Trump, Cynthia related a foiled…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastNurturing the Next Generation: A Warrior's Guide
Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week our guest was Tammy Largin who wrote a book about parenting. She drew a comparison between child-rearng…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastBeyond the Musket: Abigail Rice's Hidden Role in the Revolutionary War
In today's episode, Abigail Rice visited from the Revolutionary War era to share a tid bit of her story. Colonists highly respected her family, and we are…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastSpark and Action: Ignite Your Purpose
Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Rachel Anderson came this week to discuss how to live with purpose and meaning. She told fun stories about how…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHome is Where the Welcome Mat is
Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode we focus on opening your home to long-term guests. Melissa Heiland shared how she and her husband…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastSurprising Facts on Colonial Beverages
Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode, hostess, Cynthia L Simmons, shared a short but fascinating snippet of history you might not…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHosting with a Heart
Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week we featured Dr. Mel Tavares, a mental health specialist as we discussed the impact…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastCool Communication Strategies: Engaging with Fans
Welcome to the next episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Discover fascinating details about the language of fans and communicate 'cool' this summer.
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastEchoing Footsteps: A Soldier Lost
Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode we remember the life of army nurse Captain Jennifer Moreno.
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThe Pancake Connection: Mixing Faith and Food
Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Today's guest dove into the profound impact of a grandmother, reflecting on the spiritual and emotional…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastCelebrating Mothers: Dr. Elliott Paid Tribute to Her Mother
Welcome to a special episode for Mother's Day. We are celebrating the influential role of mothers in our lives, reflecting the lessons and legacy they left…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastChoosing Hope: Rebuilding Life After an Abortion
Welcome to another Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode, we chatted about the complex emotions surrounding abortion like fear of God's…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastBloom in Your Winter Season
Heart of the Matter Radio returns after a short vacation. In this episode Cynthia chats with Author Deborah Malone. Deborah just completed a book called, Bloom…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastUncovering Women's History: The Story of Katie Luther
In this special episode for Women's History Month, we offer a snippet on the life of a remarkable woman from the Reformation: Katrina von Bora who married…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastWhen Children Stray: A Mother's Journey Then and Now
In this riveting podcast, Cynthia explores the problem of the wayward child. As Cynthia opened the interview, she related the story of Susannah Wesley and her…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastPresident's Day: John Quincy Adams and the Courage of Convictions
In this President's Day podcast, Cynthia and Rebecca Price Janney, author and historian, discuss intriguing stories. Discover how John Quincy Adams made an…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastBeyond Romance: Sacrificial Love of Susannah and Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter Radio Podcast. We all enjoy a love story, and this week Cynthia shared a tidbitt from the courtship of…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastRed Lipstick and God's Love
In this podcast episode, hostess Cynthia L Simmons discussed the connection of red lipstick, World War 2, and patriotism. She explored how American women…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastAdventures in Odyssey's Katie Leigh and Peggy Sue Wells
Welcome to the latest episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast where we celebrate women from the past and learn new and powerful ways to cope with our…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastBrave Hearted Woman: Empowering Women to Find their Purpose
Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode Cynthia and her guest Dawn Damon discuss what a brave-hearted woman looks…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastLive Boldly in 2024: Insight on Living Intentionally
Welcome to our second podcast for 2024. Cynthia and her guest, author Nicki White, discuss stories of people who rose above circumstances and lived out what…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastNavigating a Nutty World: Hints for 2024
Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. 2024 has arrived. Typically, people consider their plans and resolutions for the new year. This week, Cynthia…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastNew Year's Thoughts: Leave a Lasting Legacy
Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this week's New Year podcast, Cynthia related a story about the man who accidentally ignited Thee Great London…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastCreate Lasting Christmas Memories
Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week Cynthia offered a holiday message about creating lasting memories with those we love. She…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastChristmas Wedding: Unveiling the Roosevelt Love Story
Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week we go back in history to learn about Teddy Roosevelt's parents. His mother, Mittie Bulloch, lived…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastMastering Holiday Stress: Secrets to Finding Peace
Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode, author and counselor Tina Yeager chatted about ways to whip holiday burn out. Tina offered…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastSarah Joseph Hale's Fight for Thanksgiving: The Inspiring Story Behind a National Tradition
Welcome to the Thanksgiving episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Cynthia steps back ino history and hightlights Sarah Josepha Hale. Sarah, who lived…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastPrepare for the Holidays and Nurture Your Relationships
Welcome to Heart of the Matter Podcast/Radio. As the holiday season approaches, Cynthia and her guest, author Janet K Johnson, delve into the topic of making…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastNurturing Gratitude: Practical Tips for Fostering Thankful and Respectful Children
In this episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast, Cynthia chats with author and parenting expert, Jill Rigby Garner. They tackle the reason we see so much…