The Incredible Woman Who Stained Her Skin with Coffee

About this episode

Cynthia L Simmons explores the true stories of individuals who redefined liberty through moral courage, using history as a guide for contemporary challenges.

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 Bonhoeffer women in Nazi Germany, we will explore the pivotal moments when faith met fire. We don't just look at history, we use it as a compass for the challenges of 2026. If you'd like a free guide to radical forgiveness, contact Cynthia@clsimmons.com For instance, we covered modern day abolitionists like She is safe and looked at what forgiveness means. History is more than a memory, it's a mission. Let's find it together.

People in this episode

Host: Cynthia L Simmons

Topics covered

• freedom
• history
• faith
• forgiveness
• moral courage

Keywords

• Amy Carmichael
• Bonhoeffer women
• Nazi Germany
• modern day abolitionists
• radical forgiveness

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Incredible Woman Who

Places: India, Germany

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