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Heart of the Matter Radio Podcast

Jan 29, 2026

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 courage. 

From the secrets of Amy Carmichael in the temples of India to the defiant love of the...


Aug 16, 2024

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. Would you delegate the job of First Lady to someone else? Discover the inspiring legacy of Ida McKinley and be energized to offer your talents and gifts to the...


Mar 6, 2024

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 Martin Luther, the Reformer.

Cynthia has written more about Katie's life in the book, Women Who...


Feb 8, 2024

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 Charles Haddon Spurgeon and his wife Susannah.

Susie was very shy, but Spurgeon had set London ablaze when he came to New Park Street Chapel. The church had to hire a...