Foth and Friends: Stories from the Road
The Tale of Two Mothers
Published on May 10, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:26:40
Foth and Friends: Stories from the Road
Published on May 10, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:26:40
🎧 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
đź’¬ 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.
Foth and Friends with Dick Foth -- All people are story books. Stories that cross generations. Lenses to see the world in a different way. God’s Story is the large canvas. That’s what these conversations with friends are about. For more information visit https://DickFoth.com