May 7, 2026
Have you ever felt you were in a season of "steeping" while you waited?
In this special Mother's Day episode, Cynthia L Simmons invites you to grab a cup of hot tea and step back 1700 years into history to discover the life of one of the most resilient mothers who ever lived: St Monica. The world remembers her son,...
Apr 30, 2026
Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. I'm your hostess, Cynthia L Simmons, and I have been reflecting on navigating the storms of life.
Sometimes the best lessons in resilience and trust come from the most unexpected places. Today, that comes from the deck of a World War II battleship. I delight in finding fun...
Apr 3, 2026
While researching the Revolutionary War era, I came across a theme of grave robbers, called 'resurrectionists.' People accused Dr. Edward Shippen of stealing bodies to dissect for the medical school in PA. However, as I kept reading, I found the problem started in ancient history and continued into the...
Feb 6, 2026
Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast where we rethink history to reclaim hope for today.
We have all heard of heros who lead armies and take over countries. What about a hero who wouldn't stop walking?
Today we travel back to Berlin to 1933 where Nazi guards hover at ever door, roughing up people. New laws took...
Jul 30, 2025
Last week we discussed Peggy Shippen who married Benedict Arnold. She was in her teens at the time and had hysterical fits. Was she a mere victim of her husband's defection to the British? Or did she play a part in her husbands actions? Listen and tell us what you think.