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Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast

Women who have sacrificed much for the sake of the gospel have left an amazing legacy. Some of that is in the courage their stories inspire in a whole new generation of women who would go. But that legacy can only be realized if their stories are told. This is the Velvet Ashes Legacy podcast.

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41. Finding Places of Rest with Oasis Rest International

Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast ·

2025/11/01

What if rest isn’t a reward after burnout—but part of how God designed us to live and serve?This month on the Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast, Denise talks with Nathan and Tricia LaGrange of Oasis Rest International—a ministry offering safe spaces of renewal for global workers around the world. 🌍They share how God gave them a vision for helping others find true rest—body, mind, and soul.Tune in and be reminded: rest is not selfish. It’s sacred.Also Denise and Sarah chat about the theme of Table for

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40. Annalena Tonelli

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2025/10/01

This month we’re welcoming a new theme song and diving into stories of resilience, refuge, and calling. Denise and Sarah share favorite cross-cultural kitchen gadgets (yes, rice cookers and electric kettles make the list!) and talk about creating safe spaces when home doesn’t always feel safe. They highlight upcoming Velvet Ashes events—including the Equip Conference and the Unplugged Retreat—designed to support global women in the wilderness seasons of life.Plus, Sarah sits down with author Rachel

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39. Delighting in Pens and Dawn's Story

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2025/09/01

Denise and Sarah kick things off with something lighthearted—our recent Instagram poll on pen preference. Yes, pens! Because sometimes delighting in the little things—like whether you love a bold gel pen or a fine-tip ballpoint—really does matter.Then we’ll turn to something deeper as we hear Dawn’s story from Italy. She shares how God has been at work in her life and how attending the Velvet Ashes In-Person Retreat opened the door for her to say yes to sabbatical. You won’t want to miss this

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38. What's Your Story?

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2025/08/01

God has woven the language of story into the fabric of Scripture, inviting us into His grand narrative of redemption. And here we are, in the middle. The middle of our own stories, with all their beauty, brokenness, questions, and quiet miracles.We want to share more of your stories this upcoming season on the Legacy podcast! Do you have a story of a way you have seen God work? A way he has brought comfort or joy in a hard season? A cool answer to prayer? Email us at info@velvetashes.com if you are

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37. F. Grace Allen

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2025/07/01

In this episode, we explore the remarkable life and legacy of F. Grace Allen, a little-known but deeply influential Free Methodist global worker who spent 53 years serving in Southern Africa. Born in 1864 to a devout Methodist family, Grace’s calling to the mission field led her to Portuguese East Africa and later to Fairview Mission Station in South Africa, where she built a home and school for marginalized girls. Through decades of hardship, cultural challenges, and personal sacrifice, she

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36. Home is Complicated with Denise & Sarah

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2025/06/01

In this episode, Sarah and Denise dive into the complicated nature of home—how it shifts, stretches, and sometimes splinters as we live across cultures. Drawing from their own experiences around the world, they reflect on what it means to belong, how home can be more of a feeling than a place, and the surprising ways God meets us in the in-between. Whether you're longing for home, rebuilding it, or redefining it, this conversation will resonate deeply.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet

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35. Helen Barrett Montgomery

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2025/05/01

In this episode of the Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast, we welcome Dr. Kendal P. Mobley to explore the life and legacy of Helen Barrett Montgomery — a pioneering educator, preacher, translator, and leader in the early women’s missionary movement. Dr. Mobley shares stories from Helen’s childhood, her passion for social reform in Rochester, and her deep commitment to missions as a form of Kingdom work. We also take a thoughtful look at the complexities of her legacy, including the racial and cultural

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34. Hospitality, Justice and Faith with Cindy Wu

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2025/04/01

In this episode, Cindy Wu shares her journey of faith and service, exploring the intersection of cross-cultural work, hospitality, and justice. With a heart for the marginalized and a deep understanding of cross-cultural ministry, Cindy unpacks what it means to welcome the stranger and embody the love of Christ in tangible ways. Join us as we discuss her experiences, the lessons she's learned, and how we can all cultivate a spirit of hospitality and compassion in our daily lives.Cindy is also one of

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33. Nenilava

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2025/03/01

This month on the Legacy Podcast, we explore the extraordinary life of Volahavana Germaine, known as “Nenilava.” Her bold faith and unwavering spirit carried herthrough immense challenges as she ministered in Madagascar and beyond.Guiding us through her story is Reverend Dimbiniaina H. Randrianasulu—Reverend Andry—an ordained clergy in the Lutheran Church of Madagascar and Nenilava’s godson. His personal connection and deep insights offer a unique perspective on her impact.Join us as we uncover the

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32. Our Unfolding Legacies with Sue Eenigenburg

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2025/02/01

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I’m just not cutout for this cross-cultural life. I’m not like [insert the name of a global worker from the past or someone on your team].” On this month’s podcast we get to hear from Sue Eenigenburg, author and long-time global worker. She shares honestly about how she didn’t feel like she fit the cross-cultural worker mold, yet she consistently said yes to the Lord through the years. Sue tells us some sweet stories of God’s faithfulness to her and through

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31. Ada Jones Lee

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2025/01/01

We have a powerful legacy story to share with you this month! When our special guest, Rev. Dr. Grace Rajan, first learned the story of Ada Jones Lee, she was sad that more people didn't know about this family that ministered in her home country of India. Ada's story includes the tragic loss of six of her children. Dr. Rajan shares beautifully about the faith of Ada and her family, and we hope you will be impacted by their story. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes

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30. Hope in Winter Seasons of the Soul with Jody

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2024/12/01

What does it take to stay when just the calling to globalwork isn’t enough? This month Jody opens up about her winter season of the soul. She shares vulnerably about the weight of the cost of this cross-cultural life, the gift of obscurity, and how Jesus met her beautifully in the wilderness. Don’t miss hearing Jody’s story on this month’s Legacy podcast! Learn more about ⁠Velvet Ashes We are grateful to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care

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29. Mary Lane Clarke

Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast ·

2024/11/01

Mary Lane Clarke (1872-1970) was a teacher, linguist, Bible translator, author, and global worker to the very end of her long life. She and her husband served in Sierra Leone, where she was part of making Scripture available in the heart language of the people. Hear from our Velvet Ashes Resident Scholar, Dr. Laura Chevalier Beer, as she shares more of Mary's story this month. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is

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28. Equipping Global Workers with Stephanie Gutierrez

Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast ·

2024/10/01

This month, Denise is joined by Stephanie Gutierrez, host of the Modern Day Missionaries podcast. In this episode, they discuss Stephanie’s work in equipping global workers, her recent favorite guests, and the impact of her family’s transition off the field. Stephanie also shares about the new roles she and her husband have embraced in this next season of life.Learn more about Stephanie Modern Day Missionaries Podcast Learn more about Velvet Ashes Check out the Equip Conference MDM podcast with

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27. Laughter with Katelyn Comer

Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast ·

2024/09/01

Cross-cultural life can be challenging, but laughter has a way of lightening the load and keeping hope alive. In this episode, Denise and Sarah chat with Katelyn Comer from the Velvet Ashes Instagram team, the creative mind behind our beloved Friday Funnies. Katelyn shares some fun behind-the-scenes stories and reflects on the importance of humor in her life. Plus, Denise and Sarah give us a sneak peek into the next exciting Velvet Ashes book project. Don't miss out on the joy and inspiration

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26. Living Legacy - Karli Von Herbulis

Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast ·

2024/08/01

This was such a fun conversation with Karli - composting toilets, the beauty of Florence, when you don't love where you live, and so much more. Karli Von Herbulis is a joyful wife, blessed mama, and resident of Kigali, Rwanda. You can find her zipping through books, cooking a fun meal, or podcasting at Third Culture Thriving. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Third Culture Thriving Summer Live Featuring Karli EMDR therapy definition Taking Route Thrive Retreats VA Spiritual Directors

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25. Lettie Burd Cowman

Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Streams in the Desert was published in 1924 and has never gone out of print. This devotional was written by Lettie Burd Cowman (1870-1960), an incredible woman who helped found OMS and eventually served as its president. Learn more about Lettie's story this month from our special guest, Michelle Ule!Michelle Ule is the author of two biographies: Overflowing Faith: Lettie Cowman and Streams in the Desert and Mrs. Oswald Chambers: The Woman Behind the World’s Bestselling Devotional. She is also

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6/25/24 Audio Blog - The Power of Hope

Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast ·

2024/06/25

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. At the end of June, we will be ending our audio blogs so that we can focus on the stories of women past and present that we bring you each month on the Legacy podcast. This week's post is called The Power of Hope by Theresa. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes

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6/18/24 Audio Blog - Much More Valuable Than They

Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast ·

2024/06/18

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. At the end of June, we will be ending our audio blogs so that we can focus on the stories of women past and present that we bring you each month on the Legacy podcast. This week's post is called Much More Valuable Than They by Stephanie. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! Stephanie is a servant of God, ministry wife, mom to two, and an avid sports fan. In addition

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6/11/24 Audio Blog - Coming Alongside in the Face of...

Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast ·

2024/06/11

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠. At the end of June, we will be ending our audio blogs so that we can focus on the stories of women past and present that we bring you each month on the Legacy podcast. This week's post is called Coming Alongside in the Face of Injustice by Monica. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! In 2015, Monica was introduced to the Velvet Ashes community, where she experienced

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