Did you know that August 13 carries stories of courage, division, and faith? From the deadly Memphis yellow fever epidemic of 1878, to the Berlin Wall’s construction in 1961, to the martyrdom of Saints Pontian and Hippolytus, this episode of Voices of Life explores what it means to stand for one’s faith under persecution.

⭐ EPISODE SUMMARY

1. 1878 — Memphis Yellow Fever Epidemic Begins

On August 13, 1878, Kate Bionda, a Memphis restaurant owner, became the first recorded fatality of the yellow fever epidemic that devastated the city. Her death marked the beginning of a tragedy that claimed thousands of lives. Yet amid fear and loss, faith communities rose to serve, care, and comfort — p ...