Joanna, wife of Chuza
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Oct 5, 2026
Hunter BarnesHOST
He took his 12 disciples with him, along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases.
Hunter BarnesHOST
Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons; Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's business manager; Susanna; and many others who were contributing from their own resources to support Jesus and his disciples.
Hunter BarnesHOST
One time Jesus entered a house, and the crowds began to gather again.
Hunter BarnesHOST
Soon he and his disciples couldn't even find time to eat.
David Cochran HeathNARRATOR
Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God.
David Cochran HeathNARRATOR
And the twelve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, and Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their means.
David Cochran HeathNARRATOR
And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable, A sower went out to sow his seed.
David Cochran HeathNARRATOR
And as he sowed, some fell along the path and was trampled underfoot, and the birds of the air devoured it.
JasonHOST
This is a Lucan addition, which exists in no prior source.
JasonHOST
Luke also adds that Joanna, the wife of Chuza, who was Herod's steward, and Susanna also accompanied him.
JasonHOST
Who is Susanna? She's another Lucan contribution who first appears here as a financial supporter of Jesus.
JasonHOST
She's likely based on the wealthy women who supported budding Christian communities, like those mentioned in Paul's letters.
John Paul ThomasHOST
Today's reflection is entitled "Disciples of Diverse Backgrounds." "Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God.
John Paul ThomasHOST
Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Joanna, the wife of Herod's steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources." Luke eight, one to three.
John Paul ThomasHOST
Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna, and many others faithfully accompanied Jesus and the Twelve.
John Paul ThomasHOST
This diverse group of disciples defied conventional expectations.
John Paul ThomasHOST
Once bound by darkness, she became a devoted disciple, eventually standing at the foot of the cross and witnessing the glory of the resurrection.
John Paul ThomasHOST
Her life exemplifies how gratitude for mercy can blossom into unwavering love and enduring fidelity.
John Paul ThomasHOST
Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, also deserves attention.
John Paul ThomasHOST
Her association with Herod's court, a place marked by corruption, shows that the gospel can penetrate even into environments of great moral disorder.
Michael ButlerGUEST
So I'll pull that one up so I can look at it myself.
Michael ButlerGUEST
So yes, in that one, in the, in, in the broader one, we see the three M- is Mary of Cleopa, Salome, Joanna the wife of Chuza, and Martha and Mary of Bethany, and Susanna.
Michael ButlerGUEST
So that's one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, potentially eight.
Michael ButlerGUEST
Potentially eight.