In “The Power of Unified Voices: Lessons from Thecla’s Story” Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, explores the ancient story of Thecla from early Christian texts, focusing on how women found power through solidarity when they spoke “as if from one mouth” to save her from execution in the arena. The message draws parallels to modern acts of resistance and collective action, emphasizing that no act of resistance is wasted and that unity among people committed to justice can “shake the whole city.“​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​