The Tale of Two Mothers

🎧 Episode 56 – The Tale of Two Mothers
Host: Dick Foth
Guest: Mackenzie “Mac” Matthews
Theme: Honoring motherhood through story, struggle, and song

In this special Mother's Day edition, Dick shares the stories of two remarkable women: his mother, Gwendolyn, and friend Mackenzie “Mac” Matthews—a young mom whose faith carried her through a battle with aggressive breast cancer.

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00: Introduction – Early morning reflections and the heart behind Mother's Day

01:07: The origin of Mother's Day and the symbolism of the white carnation

02:14: Mothers in Scripture – A generational look through Timothy’s family

03:25: Introducing Mackenzie Matthews (“Mac”)

05:00: Mac shares about her mom, Penny – intentionality, love, and high standards

06:21: Motherhood stories – Meet Powell and Callie

07:48: A life-changing diagnosis – cancer, treatment, and miracles

10:28: Against the odds – Callie’s miraculous arrival

11:58: What Mac loves about being a mom

13:23: Encouragement to fellow young moms – presence over perfection

16:12: Remembering Gwendolyn – Dick’s tribute to his mother

17:56: Growing up during WWII – nurturing memories from Dick’s childhood

19:27: A mother's prayer – "Oh God, don't let Dick do anything more stupid..."

20:09: Gwendolyn’s strength after loss – working until age 82

21:26: The “wig story” – a moment of laughter after a car crash

23:00: Gwendolyn’s signature song – No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus

25:11: Closing thoughts – celebrating mothers everywhere

💬 Quotes & References:

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.”

2 Timothy 1:5 – Paul’s tribute to Timothy’s grandmother Lois and mother Eunice

“Life began with waking up and loving my mother’s face.” – George Eliot

“A mother is someone who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” – Unknown

Hymn: “No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus” – played by Gwendolyn Foth at age 90

🌸 To all the moms

Thank you for your sacrifice, love, and presence—whether in quiet faith, sleepless nights, or loud laughter. You are deeply seen and celebrated.