Descriptions
This podcast episode from the Sisters of Light series explores the life of Marie Dontier, the only woman featured on the reformation wall in Geneva. The hosts discuss how Marie was gifted to a convent as a child, later converted to Protestantism after being influenced by Luther's teachings, and escaped to marry a pastor. After her husband died, leaving her with five children, she remarried and became involved in Protestant ministry in Geneva. The episode focuses on a pivotal moment when Marie attempted to preach to nuns in a convent but was rejected and called 'Jezebel.' Rather than giving up, she changed tactics and became a prolific writer, corresponding with reformers like Calvin. The discussion centers on themes of perseverance in ministry, the importance of changing tactics when initial approaches fail, and various ways to share one's faith. The hosts share personal stories about evangelism and faith-sharing experiences, emphasizing that sharing faith can take many forms beyond formal preaching, from simple acts of kindness to being a living example of Christian values.
Author, Church History
Sukeshinie Goonatilleke loves a good story and has been telling them as far back as she can remember. Her first article was published in Insight magazine in 1998 and she regularly contributed articles to the magazine for many years after. She spent a number of years directing and producing children’s and youth theatre and worked as a drama teacher in her native country of Sri Lanka. She and her husband moved to Australia in 2006. She currently writes and curates web content for Lineage Journey and is a freelance script writer for The Incredible Journey, which are both Christian media ministries. When she isn’t researching or writing, Sukeshinie is homeschooling her children or curled up in a corner with a good book. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Melbourne, Australia.
