Mary of Magdala is brave enough to visit the empty tomb and joyfully finds her teacher disguised as the gardener. She and the others finally âget itâ about the resurrection, and hopefully so do we!

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Music:
"Heâs Alive", by Susan Bailey www.susanbailey.net
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Mary sees her son condemned, tortured, and dead on a cross! What must this be like for any mother, much less the son of God!

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Music:
" Let Mercy Flow", by Falling You www.markmallett.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

She had a dream that Jesus was innocent and tried to warn Pilate not to harm him, but would he listen to her intuitions and advice?

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Music:
" Wicked", by Falling You www.magnatunes.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Mary of Bethany, Marthaâs sister is head-over-feet for Jesus and washes them with her hair.  She is so grateful that Jesus has raised her brother Lazarus from the dead!

Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Martha (as in Martha Stewart!) is passionate about many inconsequential things. But she stops multi-tasking long enough to âget itâ about Jesusâ message. Mary of Bethany, Marthaâs sister is head-over-feet for Jesus and washes them with her hair. She is so grateful that Jesus has raised her brother Lazarus from the dead!

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Music:
" What Mary Has Chosen to Do", Words and Music by Susan Bailey www.susanbailey.net
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

The Samaritan woman gets schooled by Jesus at the well. She doesnât seem to mind when he tells her to bring all her husbands, and all the disparaging villagers for some REAL refreshment!

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Music:
" Living Water", Words and Music by Margo B. Smith as previously recorded on "Sending Up a Prayer. " www.margobsmith.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

The prayerful and repentant woman with a hemorrhage skillfully manages to maneuver herself in the crowd, trying to touch the rabbi Jesus, knowing that this will heal her!

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Music:
"If I Touch Him", Words and Music by Danielle Rose as previously recorded on "I Thirst. " Courtesy of World Library Publication., www.wlp.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

The wicked Herodias wants for only one thing to make her royal life complete: the head of John the Baptist on a platter!

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Music:
"Cybele", Solace from "Shawaza", www.magnatunes.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

The woman caught in adultery is about to be stoned to death when Jesus turns things around and goes to bat for her. Imagine her gratitude!

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Music:
"I Weep", Kristen Fish, www.fishmusic.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

The bride at the wedding feast of Cana freaks out when her wedding planner announces that they have run out of wine!

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Music:
"Do Whatever He Tells You", Nick Cardilino, www.nickcardilino.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Mary gets unbelievable news about an unplanned pregnancy, a broken engagement, an itinerant preacher/son, and his untimely death on a cross. Also features Elizabeth and the Archangel Gabriel.

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Music:
"Maryâs Song", Sean Clive, www.seanclive.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

This description of the ideal woman is a mirror in which all of us can examine ourselvesâalthough few will find their likeness.

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Music:
"Woman of God", Kerry McMasters, www.kerrymcmasters.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

A beautiful queen, who triumphed over the villain of the book, married the hero, and lived happily ever after. Her courage and cleverness save the Jewish race.

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Music:
"Such a Time as This", Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Bathsheba is spotted bathing on her roof by the voyeur King David. She is confused trying to choose between him and her righteous husband, whoâs been shipped off to war.

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Music:
"Condemnation", Solace, www.magnatunes.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Hannah deals with heartache, infertility, and abuse and finally gives birth to Samuel, who she then gives back to God!

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Music:
"Here Am I (Psalm 40)", Susan Bailey, www.susanbailey.net
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

First, Saul sent her away (witches werenât allowed), then he called her back and had her conjure up the ghost of Samuel. The ghost predicted the death of Saul and his sons âand even this âwitchâ had a soft spot for this ill-fated family.

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Music:
"The Sadness of the Witch", Touch, www.magnatunes.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

When Naomiâs husband and son died, and left them in poverty, she wanted to return to her own land. Ruth, her devoted daughter-in-law accompanied her and they met Boaz âwho later took Ruth as his wife. This love story redefines having a relationship with your mother-in-law!

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Music:
"Wherever You Go", Weston Priory, www.westonpriory.org
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Delilah was bribed by the Philistines to discover the source of Samsonâs strength. After several tries, she convinced Samson to reveal his secret, and then brought in the barber to shave Samsonâs hair as he slept.

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Music:
"Sokoi Mi Leta", Jesse Mano, www.magnatunes.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Bitya went to bathe in the Nile and found Moses floating in a basket. She adopted him and he later became the leader who freed the Hebrew slaves.

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Music:
"Theme from "The Ten Commandments",
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Potipharâs wife tries to seduce her slave, Joseph. Then she sends him straight to prison when he turns her down flat!

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Music:
"Cold, Cold, Cold Woman", Gene Butler, www.genebutlerband.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Labanâs daughter Rachel is betrothed to Jacob in exchange for seven years of his labor.

At the wedding, Laban sneaks Leah (his older daughter) in. Jacob then needs to work another seven years before he can marry Rachel (who he wanted in the first place). He has children with both wives and their handmaids. Itâs the stuff tabloids are made of!

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Music:
"Failure and Regret", The Hip Cola, http://thehipcola.com/
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Rebekah goes from being a gregarious teen bride selected for Isaac to a devious mom who plays favorites with her twin sonsâand loses her whole family in the process.

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Music:
"Panayir", "Ravan":, Tim Rayburn, www.timrayburn.net
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Abrahamâs wife, barren for many years, encouraged Abraham to have an affair with her servant, Hagar, who then gave birth to Ishmael. Still, she wanted a child of her own, and would stop at nothing to get it. She was flawedâjust like all of us.

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Music:
"Cause to Laugh", Sarah Bauer, www.sarahbauer.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Naamah put up with her husbandâs boat-building, safari-hunting, and a LONG sea voyage. Her humorous litany of infractions reminds us of the illusion of control.

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Music:
"Children of the Lord", performed by Susan Bailey, www.susanbailey.net
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Mrs. Adam, formed from Adamâs rib, was tempted by the serpent. She didnât follow Godâs dietary restrictions and blew it for us all . . . and then got evicted from the Garden of Eden.

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Music:
"Garden of Zoe", Ish Wsh, www.magnatunes.com
Opening and closing theme: "Women of Faith," Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

Contact Linda with your comments: lgkelley@charter.net
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Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Coming on Monday, April 13, 2009 â Linda Gray Kelleyâs award-winning play hits the airwaves with a weekly podcast! Entitled âWomen of the Bible: The Good Girls and the Bad Girls,â the podcast begins on the 13^th with Scene 1, Eve. The show notes each week will feature notes about the scene, a picture of Linda portraying the character and an easy-to-use player where you only need to click on the scene name to play the episode.

Meet 24 very human women from the Bible, some good and faithful, some bad. Many will touch your heart, and all will expose you to the richness of the Bible.

Meet us here, next week, Monday, April 13^th for Scene 1 of âWomen of the Bible: The Good Girls and the Bad Girls.â