Women Walking in Faith

The Ragman, by Walter Wangerin, a Good Friday reading by Lynne Smith

Lynne Smith reads The Ragman by Walter Wangerin, Jr.

Episode 1: Unveiling the Past: Women in Biblical Times

This new podcast series is hosted by the Rev. Dr. Cheryl McFadden, Senior Associate Rector at Christ Church Greenwich, in conversation with guest, Lucy Rinaldi, Senior Warden.
In this thought-provoking podcast episode, these two women shed light on often-overlooked stories, struggles, and triumphs of the women who lived in the ancient world. They unveil the complexities of their roles, societal and familial expectations, and the unique challenges each one  faced in a world vastly different from our own.
They further this conversation by reflecting on the enduring lessons and inspirations we can draw from these women's experiences. 

Women Walking in Faith: Episode 2 ”Demanding To Be Heard”

"Demanding To Be Heard: Women of the Bible" The Rev. Dr. Cheryl McFadden, Senior Associate Rector at Christ Church Greenwich, and Lucy Rinaldi, Senior Warden, continue their conversation about women of the Bible who have courageous stories to tell that were daring, but passionate for their time. Cheryl and Lucy share some of these women's stories and show us their relevance and confidence that we can apply to our lives today. 

Episode 3: ”Women of the Bible: Struggling for Legitimacy ”

Rev. Cheryl McFadden and Lucy Rinaldi continue their exploration of women in the bible. This episode is based on the book, "Outrageous Women, Outrageous God" by Ron Saunders. They discuss women in the bible who had to strategize and go against the norm in order to survive and sometimes thrive.

Episode 4: Women of the Bible: The misunderstanding of Mary Magdalene

Listen as Rev. Cheryl and Lucy Rinaldi share some of their life experiences and talk about Mary Magdalene, who has often been misconstrued. Her seven demons may have been related to mental illness.