Heart of the Matter Radio

07/10/2025

As our nation recently celebrated its 249th anniversary, we are paying tribute to the patriots who have served our country. This week, we talk about military wives, past and present:

Welcome to the lastest episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In light of our nation's 249th anniversary, Cynthia is focusing on patriotic themes this month. This week, we get a look at military wives past and present. Lucy Hayes, who later became first lady, watched her husband leave with th...

07/03/2025

Today we celebrate an unsung heroine of the Revolutionary War:

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This month we'll be remembering various American patriots and learning from their example. Today we celebrate Anna Smith Strong who worked in George Washington's spy network by hanging out laundry. Enjoy!

06/26/2025

What if your marriage is in trouble?

Welcome to the latest Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week we had a lively discussion with Barb Fox. Her marriage went along fine until one day her husband lost his job. She assumed he would soon find another. However, after several years, tensions rose, and she needed help. Listen as we tal...

06/12/2025

We all long for a lifetime love. Arlene Pellicane offered clues to staying in love

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Too often we hear about the difficulties you experience in marriage. Cynthia's guest this week was , and she longed to offer useful tips to make marriage more enjoyable. She wrote a book called, Making Marriage Easier and included ideas like choosing to....

05/26/2025

05/22/2025

Don't let the empty nest sneak up on you!

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week Cynthia interviewed The empty nest syndrome caught her by surprise, so she offered ideas to other moms. Kate suggested moms Prepare beforehand and keep the marriage strong. You will enjoy this seasoned mother.

05/16/2025

Celebrating a mom who persevered under hardship:

This week on Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast, we continue our celebration of mothers. You may not be familiar with this mother. However, she showed resilience and patriotism when under attack. We can learn from her example and love for her family. Enjoy!

05/08/2025

This week we celebrate two incredible moms:

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast for Mother's Day week. This month we are focusing on the extraordinary mothers who can inspire us. Cynthia related a story about a lady who lived during the Revolutionary War. Plus, she interviewed author about her life. Both ladies lost their husband, ye...

05/02/2025

Celebrating Extraordinary moms in May:

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Since we celebrate Mothers' Day in May, we will cover the stories of Extraordinary Mothers this month.  This week, we relate the story of Ann Wager. She had two children when she lost her husband in 1748. Williamsburg Bray School hired her in 1760.....

04/10/2025

Thriving despite losing your spouse:

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week we featured a conversation between Cynthia and author , who suffered widowhood twice. She shared how she managed to cope while raising her two young children.  Her ministry, Never Alone Widows, comes along side other widows, offering trans...

03/27/2025

Celebrate nurses who served our country in the Korean war.

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This is Women's History Month, and this week we are celebrating the nurses who worked in the Mash units during the Korean War. My guest was who just completed the novel East of the Sun. Join us as we discuss these fascinating women who sacrificed so much...

03/20/2025

Discover how his first lady handled a difficult person

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. We are celebrating Women's History Month, and we are featuring a snippet about First Lady Bess Truman. Bess didn't give interviews and didn't like publicity. When she had to greet guests, she wore gloves because he hands would sweat. However, she did hav...