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Jolt of Joy

696 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratings

Join Bible teacher and best-selling author, Carol McLeod, for a dose of joy from the Word of God every week. Carol wrings the truth out of the Bible in a practical and hopeful manner. You will laugh and cry as Carol goes digging for gold in the Word in such a way that it brings purpose to ordinary lives. “A Jolt of Joy" is a podcast that you will want to add to your routine each week, posting on Monday mornings! For more information on Carol McLeod, visit www.carolmcleodministries.com.

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Episodes

Exactly Where God Wants You - No More Ordinary Day 37

June 24, 2016 22:01 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

The storm you may encounter is where God wants you to be. Hear why and what God has planned for His glory in this study of Mark 6:45-48.

Are You Frustrated with the Lord ? - No More Ordinary Day 36

June 23, 2016 22:55 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

When you look at life through circumstances causes frustration. Listen on how to pause and pray asking the Lord what He wants you to do today.

God Has Planned Your Life - No More Ordinary Day 25

June 22, 2016 22:16 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

God has been planning your life since the beginning of time. Hear how you have been fashioned for such as time as this. Be encouraged in joy today.

Deeper Levels of Obedience - No More Ordinary Day 34

June 21, 2016 20:51 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

God is calling you to a deeper level of obedience. Get rid of your junk today for an abundant life by listening to this devotion on Deuteronomy 30:11, 19.

Obey - No More Ordinary Day 33

June 20, 2016 23:41 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Tap into the secret of life. Listen now to this teaching on obedience from Deuteronomy 30:8-11.

God the Restorer - No More Ordinary Day 32

June 17, 2016 23:07 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

God is the restorer of all things stolen. Listen, open your heart and learn how to return to God to receive restoration in this study of Deuteronomy 30:1-3.

Choose Well Everyday - No More Ordinary Day 31

June 16, 2016 22:10 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

You have been given the freedom of choice. Listen and learn today how you can choose well in life and love.

Heroes of Faith - No More Ordinary Day 30

June 15, 2016 22:30 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Be encouraged in hope by the story of John and Betty Stam, who gave their life fulfilling God's call. Although heartbreaking, God turned tragedy into good.

Who Do You Run To? - No More Ordinary Day 29

June 14, 2016 21:57 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Run to Jesus and He can turn your situations around. Listen how in this devotional on from James 1:5.

Dealing With Pain – No More Ordinary Day 28

June 13, 2016 22:27 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Do you believe there is nothing that will separate you from the love God has for you, even in pain? Hear in this study of James 1:2-5 how you can defuse pain.

Joy is Strength - No More Ordinary Day 27

June 10, 2016 23:25 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

The joy of the Lord is your strength. Desire this joy and strength when you listen to this study of Nehemiah 8:10. Stop grieving and receive the Lord's strength.

Purpose of Joy in Life - No More Ordinary Day 26

June 09, 2016 22:47 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Restore the joy of your salvation. Learn how your joy can be restored and how the great news of Jesus is joy. Listen and then share your testimony of joy.

The Gift of Strength - No More Ordinary Day 25

June 08, 2016 23:42 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

Strength should not be overlooked. Hear how you can have the strength of the Lord, but first you must wait. Listen and receive today.

God Is Your Comforter - No More Ordinary Day 24

June 07, 2016 20:02 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Looking for comfort in the midst of pain? God is here to comfort you. Hear how comfort is one of the gifts God gives freely to overcome pain. Be comforted by God's Word today.

Overcome Your Pain - No More Ordinary Day 22

June 03, 2016 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Jesus will for your life is to always live abundantly, even when you are in pain physically or emotionally. Stand up to pain today and say "I Win" today.

The Gift of Peace - No More Ordinary Day 23

June 02, 2016 19:50 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

God has given us wisdom through the Bible to know how to walk in his gifts. Hear how you can be in perfect peace when you trust the Lord. Receive extravagant peace now.

Answering God's Call - No More Ordinary Day 21

June 02, 2016 04:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Would you dare to answer the call to go anywhere in the world no matter what? Hear the story of Darlene Rose who answered God's call. Be encouraged to answer God's call today.

Stay in a Place of Faith - No More Ordinary Day 20

June 01, 2016 22:18 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Make a committed decision today to not let anything come between you and your faith. Be encouraged by the Bible stories of  Sarah, Jacob, Joseph and others who did not give up.

What Pleases God? - No More Ordinary Day 19

May 31, 2016 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Find out what pleases God through the example of Enoch. Go on a walk today through Hebrews 11:5 and Genesis 5:21-24.

Called to Do Life Differently - No More Ordinary Day 18

May 30, 2016 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

You are called to live a different life than others. Hear how life begins when you catch the call from God. Begin to have faith today.

Love God's Word - No More Ordinary 17

May 27, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Every word holds truth in the words written in the Bible. Hear how God's word has power and can start changing you today from the inside out.

Love Whole Heartily - No More Ordinary Day 16

May 26, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Allow people to bring out the Jesus in you instead of the worst in you. Increase love today by learning how to love whole heartily as Jesus did.

Perseverance Without Giving Up Faith - No More Ordinary Day 15

May 25, 2016 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

God has given you victory over even the worst of circumstances. Start thriving today by persevering in spite of your living conditions. Live strong by listening now.

Character Reveal - No More Ordinary Day 14

May 24, 2016 16:13 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

What does your character reveal to others? Be committed to building your faith today with this study on moral excellence and character choices.

How To Do Reality Bible - No More Ordinary Day 13

May 23, 2016 22:12 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Life is not like a reality show, it is about you deciding to change. Hear in today's study how you can live with joy by learning how to live reality with God's Word.

Apply Diligence - No More Ordinary Day 12

May 20, 2016 21:31 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Tap into the extraordinary life God has planned for you by applying all diligence. Hear this study on 2 Peter 1: 5-7 to know and understand what diligence means in living an abundant life.

Diligence to Seek Joy - No More Ordinary Day 11

May 19, 2016 22:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Barbara Johnson lived an extraordinary life and her story will encourage you to have diligence to seek joy for your weary soul.

Power to Live an Abundant Life- No More Ordinary Day 10

May 18, 2016 22:21 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Where is the power to live an abundant life? Find out now in this study of 2 Peter 1:3.

Live Abundantly - No More Ordinary Day 9

May 18, 2016 03:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

What does it mean to live abundantly? Listen to today's study of 2 Peter 1:2 to find out who you have to get to know. You will arrive at a place of grace and peace.

How God Seeks You Out - No More Ordinary Day 8

May 16, 2016 22:47 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Be inspired and changed by the story of Joseph Aaron, who learned how to live an abundant life despite circumstances and how God's loved chased him.

How to Scare Satan - No More Ordinary Day 7

May 13, 2016 22:08 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

The romance you have with God terrifies the enemy and his cohorts. Find out today how to know God, build your relationship and scare off Satan.

Get Your Eyes Off the Familiar - No More Ordinary Day 6

May 12, 2016 21:55 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

God wants you to be dependent on Him instead of you dependent on your circumstances. Learn what you have to leave to develop a relationship with God to depend on Him in today's study on Gen. 12:1.

Who is Pursuing You? - No More Ordinary Day 5

May 11, 2016 22:16 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

God is in pursuit of you. Will you say yes to friendship with God today? Listen to today's study how God is revealing His heart to you and you are the main character in the greatest love story.

Where Does Your Hope Come From? - No More Ordinary Day 4

May 10, 2016 16:25 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Abundant life does not mean money and riches. Listen to find out what abundant life is and how it comes from the same place as hope.

Start Your Extraordinary LIfe Today - No More Ordinary Day 3

May 09, 2016 19:54 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Jesus died so you can eternal life, but did you know He also died so you can have an abundant life now. Hear in this continued study of John 10:10, how God wants you to experience a transformed life saturated with joy.

God has an Abundant Life - No More Ordinary Day 2

May 06, 2016 21:13 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Don't let the Devil steal your abundant life God has planned for you. Hear how through Jesus dying on the cross for you. Listen now.

No More Ordinary - Day 1

May 05, 2016 22:19 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

What does your abundant life look like? Dig into God Word today to find out what it means to live an extraordinary life.

Listening in Your Prison - Defiant Joy Day 35

May 04, 2016 22:21 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

People are listening to you and how you respond to your circumstances. What example are you setting? Are you glorifying God? Find out how your response can impact the people around you.

Be Joyful in Suffering - Defiant Joy Day 34

May 03, 2016 14:57 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Keep on rejoicing no matter your sufferings. Be encouraged after hearing the story of a brave young woman who found joy even when imprisoned.

Sow in Tears, Reap in Joyful Shouting - Defiant Joy Day 33

May 02, 2016 22:27 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Have you been crying in your secret place or continue to receivedisappointment? Start shouting with joy today and listen on how youcan experience heroic change.

When Life Beats You Up - Defiant Joy Day 32

April 29, 2016 14:26 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Have you lost your security and feel worthless? Come out of your deep dark places and know you do still exist and are worth God's love in this study of Acts 16:22-25.

Worry and Fear - Defiant Joy Day 31

April 28, 2016 21:47 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Worry and fear often steals your joy. Listen now to find out how you can overcome these two nuisances in life to start living abundantly.

3 Joy Robbers - Defiant Joy Day 30

April 27, 2016 22:55 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Make the choice today to refuse to allow these joy robbers in your life. Listen to find out what they are.

How to Handle an Offense - Defiant Joy Day 29

April 26, 2016 22:13 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Your feelings may be hurt, but how you react to the offense can steal your Joy. Hear how and what you can do when some has offended you..

How to Have a Gentle and Quiet Spirit - Defiant Joy 28

April 22, 2016 23:20 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

There are significant choices you can make to stay in Joy. Hear how you gentle your spirit down and quiet your spirit so joy can come rushing in. Calm the storms within you now.

Where Does Joy Come From? - Defiant Joy Day 27

April 21, 2016 16:25 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

You can only find true joy in the presence of the Lord. Hear how joy should never come and go through this teaching on Psalm 139:7-1 and the continued teaching on 1 Peter focusing on accepting a gentle and quiet spirit.

8 Steps to Spreadable Joy- Defiant Joy Day 26

April 20, 2016 23:19 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

You have to work hard to be Joyful. Hear today the 8 Steps to Spreadable Joy from 2 Peter 1. Begin to spread joy to others today.

Perseverance - Defiant Joy Day 25

April 19, 2016 20:55 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Get your spiritual workout by hearing how to persevere in your life. List to this teaching on 2 Peter 1: 6. You will not want to give up emotionally or spiritually.

How to Live a Diligent Life - Defiant Joy Day 24

April 18, 2016 22:13 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Have you ever thrown a temper-tantrum? When you do, you throw away a special gift from God. Listen to this teaching on diligence from 2 Peter 1:5. Apply diligence in your life now.

Jesus is the Answer to Find Joy- Defiant Joy Day 23

April 16, 2016 03:30 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

What happens when we get to know Jesus in our lives? Hear now how Grace and Peace play a roll in finding joy in your life.

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