Podcast 1176: The Women Who Loved Jesus: The Untold Story of the Women’s Evangelistic Corps With Donna D'Ingillo

In a recent episode of Inside Personal Growth, host Greg Voisen sat down with spiritual author and teacher, Donna D'Ingillo, to discuss her insightful book, The Women Who Loved Jesus: The Untold Story of the Women’s Evangelistic Corps. This powerful work sheds light on the women who were deeply involved in Jesus' ministry, often overlooked in traditional narratives. Donna, a lifelong student of the Urantia Book, shares how her studies and meditation led her to uncover the stories of these women who played pivotal roles in healing and supporting early Christian communities. Through her Institute of Christ Consciousness, Donna aims to continue Jesus' message of love, inclusion, and spiritual growth.

The Spiritual Legacy of the Women’s Evangelistic Corps

Donna recounts her first vision of these women in 1999, which included a powerful image of twelve women, clothed in radiant, ancient attire, commissioned by Jesus to carry forth His message. This vision would shape her spiritual path and ultimately inspire her to write The Women Who Loved Jesus. Each of these women had a unique role, embodying the compassion and empathy that complemented the teaching of Jesus’ male apostles. As Donna explains, Jesus’ acceptance of women as ministers was revolutionary. He provided them with a sense of divine dignity, which was radical in a society where women held secondary status. This message of equality and compassion resonates even today.

Highlights from the Podcast

• ✦The Call to Heal: Many of the women in Jesus' ministry felt a deep calling to serve. They provided essential care to those in need, including the elderly, the infirm, and women and children. This ministry was not about preaching but rather about embodying Jesus' love through healing practices and compassionate support.
• ✦A Reconnection with the Divine Feminine: Donna emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with the “Divine Mother” aspect of spirituality, which nurtures a sense of peace, safety, and unity in an often divisive world.
• ✦Key Takeaways from Donna: Donna invites readers to return to Jesus’ simple gospel of faith in the Creator and loving service to humanity. She encourages readers to reconnect with the “Spirit of Truth” that Jesus gifted to the world, providing us with the courage to live authentically and purposefully.

For more insights and to explore Donna’s work further, you can visit her website or connect with her on LinkedIn.

You may also refer to the transcripts below for the full transcription (not edited) of the interview.