Meet Our Newest Co-Host: Mary Pero Part 1

Welcome Mary Pero, our newest co-host here at Women Worth Knowing!Mary is a certified ghostwriter and book coach, worship leader, and former missionary to Poland and Ireland who loves a good story. When she’s not filling in for Cheryl or Robin, you can find her reading, writing, and dreaming up new projects for her husband in their historic English Revival home in Southern California.Resources:Website: https://marypero.com/Social: https://www.instagram.com/maryperohttps://www.facebook.com/MaryPero.BookCoach.Ghostwriter/

Diane Comer is a writer, teacher, and co-founder of Intentional Parents International. She has been married for 47 years to Phil, who just completed 50 years in full-time ministry, and together they have 4 grown children, now 8 with “in-laws”, and 9 grandchildren. Diane heard and immediately embraced the Gospel for the first time when she was 15 during the “Jesus Movement” days. She wrote He Speaks in the Silence, finding intimacy with God by learning to listen, about going deaf in her 20’s, which reflects her life message of undeserved grace and redemption. She also wrote Raising Passionate Jesus Followers, about what they have gleaned and learned from the Scriptures on how to bring children into a real, vibrant walk with God.Resources:Learn more about Intentional Parents International:https://www.intentionalparents.org/aboutFollow Intentional Parents:Instagram: @intentional_parentsBooks by Diane Comer:He Speaks in the SilenceRaising Passionate Jesus Followers

Diane Comer is a writer, teacher, and co-founder of Intentional Parents International. She has been married for 47 years to Phil, who just completed 50 years in full-time ministry, and together they have 4 grown children, now 8 with “in-laws”, and 9 grandchildren. Diane heard and immediately embraced the Gospel for the first time when she was 15 during the “Jesus Movement” days. She wrote He Speaks in the Silence, finding intimacy with God by learning to listen, about going deaf in her 20’s, which reflects her life message of undeserved grace and redemption. She also wrote Raising Passionate Jesus Followers, about what they have gleaned and learned from the Scriptures on how to bring children into a real, vibrant walk with God.Resources:Learn more about Intentional Parents International:https://www.intentionalparents.org/aboutFollow Intentional Parents: Instagram: @intentional_parents Books by Diane Comer: He Speaks in the Silence Raising Passionate Jesus Followers

Diane Comer is a writer, teacher, and co-founder of Intentional Parents International. She has been married for 47 years to Phil, who just completed 50 years in full-time ministry, and together they have 4 grown children, now 8 with “in-laws”, and 9 grandchildren. Diane heard and immediately embraced the Gospel for the first time when she was 15 during the “Jesus Movement” days. She wrote He Speaks in the Silence, finding intimacy with God by learning to listen, about going deaf in her 20’s, which reflects her life message of undeserved grace and redemption. She also wrote Raising Passionate Jesus Followers, about what they have gleaned and learned from the Scriptures on how to bring children into a real, vibrant walk with God.Resources:Learn more about Intentional Parents International:https://www.intentionalparents.org/aboutFollow Intentional Parents: Instagram: @intentional_parents Books by Diane Comer: He Speaks in the Silence Raising Passionate Jesus Followers

Stacy Calendar has been an inspiration to many women. As a young girl she gave her whole heart to Jesus. This carried on through her college years and into her marriage and motherhood. When her children started school, Stacy immediately got involved in Moms in Prayer. Early on she joined their leadership team and inspired moms by prayer to seek the living God. She served in leadership capacities in her church, organizing large retreats and conferences. Four years ago, Stacy was diagnosed with brain cancer. Her ordeal has been horrendous, and yet through it all she continues to inspire.

Stacy Calendar has been an inspiration to many women. As a young girl she gave her whole heart to Jesus. This carried on through her college years and into her marriage and motherhood. When her children started school, Stacy immediately got involved in Moms in Prayer. Early on she joined their leadership team and inspired moms by prayer to seek the living God. She served in leadership capacities in her church, organizing large retreats and conferences. Four years ago, Stacy was diagnosed with brain cancer. Her ordeal has been horrendous, and yet through it all she continues to inspire.

Stacy Calendar has been an inspiration to many women. As a young girl she gave her whole heart to Jesus. This carried on through her college years and into her marriage and motherhood. When her children started school, Stacy immediately got involved in Moms in Prayer. Early on she joined their leadership team and inspired moms by prayer to seek the living God. She served in leadership capacities in her church, organizing large retreats and conferences. Four years ago, Stacy was diagnosed with brain cancer. Her ordeal has been horrendous, and yet through it all she continues to inspire.

Don’t be put off by all of Jennifer McNutt’s impressive credentials. Besides being a brilliant scholar and theologian, Jennifer is engaging, delightful, and deeply inspiring. You will love hearing her story and her passion for Jesus.Featured Resource:The Mary We Forgot: What the Apostle to the Apostles Can Teach the Church Todayby Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt (Brazos, 2024)2025 ECPA Book of the Year FinalistAbout Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt:Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt holds the Dyrness Chair of Biblical and Theological Studies and serves as Professor of Theology and History of Christianity at Wheaton College’s Litfin Divinity School. She is an award-winning professor, author, and internationally recognized speaker on theology, church history, and Scripture.Her book, The Mary We Forgot, invites the church to reconsider the biblical witness of Mary Magdalene and what her life and testimony reveal about faithfulness to Jesus. Jennifer and her husband, Rev. Dr. David McNutt, serve in the Presbyterian church and co-founded McNuttshell Ministries.

Don’t be put off by all of Jennifer McNutt’s impressive credentials. Besides being a brilliant scholar and theologian, Jennifer is engaging, delightful, and deeply inspiring. You will love hearing her story and her passion for Jesus.Featured Resource:The Mary We Forgot: What the Apostle to the Apostles Can Teach the Church Todayby Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt (Brazos, 2024)2025 ECPA Book of the Year FinalistAbout Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt:Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt holds the Dyrness Chair of Biblical and Theological Studies and serves as Professor of Theology and History of Christianity at Wheaton College’s Litfin Divinity School. She is an award-winning professor, author, and internationally recognized speaker on theology, church history, and Scripture.Her book, The Mary We Forgot, invites the church to reconsider the biblical witness of Mary Magdalene and what her life and testimony reveal about faithfulness to Jesus. Jennifer and her husband, Rev. Dr. David McNutt, serve in the Presbyterian church and co-founded McNuttshell Ministries

Sarah Hill speaks candidly about how the suffering, turmoil, and setbacks in her life were used by God not only to launch her into ministry at nineteen years old, but also to prepare her to minister to broken people. She shares stories of the hope she has found in her own life and witnessed in others throughout her decades of ministry.Resources:Website: Sarahrachelhill.com (launching soon)Social Media:                      Facebook: Sarah Rachel Hill                      Instagram: @sarahrhill, @thehopeeffectpodcast (to be launched)                      X: @sarahrachelhillThe Bible