Jolt of Joy
696 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJoin 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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Are You a Thankful Person? - Fill-Up and Collide Day 45
February 03, 2016 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBIf you can choose to embrace this one character trait, you will be welcoming in the gift of joy to your life. Heartfelt gratitude can never be overestimated because it is the key to living an abundant life.
What Are You Wearing? - Fill-Up and Collide Day 44
February 02, 2016 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat kind of clothes are you going to put on today? The Holy Spirit has some suggestions for you in Colossians Chapter 3. Perhaps it is time for a change of spiritual wardrobe as you embrace the character and the personality of Jesus Christ.
God Chose You - Fill-Up and Collide day 43
February 01, 2016 20:31 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBThe verses that we are going to study together today may very well be the most vital passage as you determine to walk in your destiny in Christ. God does indeed have a will for your life and we are going to discover it. These 6 verses in Colossians 3 have the potential to change the very legacy that you leave.
Your Spiritual Wardrobe - Fill-Up and Collide Day 42
January 27, 2016 23:50 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBHave you ever dressed for an event and when you arrived at that event, you realized that you were dressed all wrong? Hear how your spiritual wardrobe matters in this study of Colossians.
Your Life has Value - Fill-Up and Collide Day 41
January 22, 2016 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBYour ordinary life is a gift and treasure to God. Hear today through this study of how to continue to set your mind on the things above. It will begin to replay the things which you are thankful for.
Die to Self - Fill-Up and Collide Day 40
January 21, 2016 23:34 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBWhen you die to yourself it is immeasurable. Hear today how to keep seeking the things of God and not on Earth. Begin victorious Christian Living.
Keep Seeking Christ - Fill-Up and Collide Day 40
January 20, 2016 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBYour life will be changed by the practical principles found in Colossians Chapter 3! This day may just be the very best day of your life! Prepare to be changed in Jesus’ Name!
You Are Victorious - Fill-Up and Collide Day 39
January 19, 2016 05:00 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBI don’t know what battle you are facing today, but you are victorious because Jesus is victorious! He won the greatest victory in all of eternity and He shares His victory power with you! Today’s program is filled with the power that you have been looking for!
God Desires to Circumcise Your Heart - Fill-Up and Collide Day 38
January 18, 2016 21:54 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBWe are tackling a sticky subject today that just might make you blush. The topic is circumcision! Now, circumcision is not just an Old Testament command but the Holy Spirit talks about it in the New Testament as well. Did you know that God desires to circumcise your heart? He wants to cut away the sin and the disease so that you can live a healthy life of joy and power!
Rooted in the Riches of God - Fill-Up and Collide Day 37
January 15, 2016 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MBGod wants your roots as a Christian to go deeply into the soil of God’s love, truth and wisdom. You can be assured that you are loved as a child of God but you must choose how deeply you will go into the things of Christ. Today, we are going to go deeply into the riches that are found in the Book of Colossians!
You Are Rich - Fill-Up and Collide Day 36
January 14, 2016 16:26 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBAre you in a really dark place and there seems to be no hope of escaping? The words of Paul ricochet through the centuries and give us hope of making a difference regardless of our circumstances. It’s time for you to ignore the walls of your prison cell and focus on the calling and joy of your Savior!
Let's Talk About God's Plan for You - Fill-Up and Collide Day 35
January 13, 2016 23:17 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBFrom the Garden of Eden to the Garden of Gethsemane God has been working on a plan… a majestic plan… that had your name written all over it. Let’s hear about that plan now!
You are Reconciled - Fill-Up and Collide Day 34
January 12, 2016 20:33 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBToday’s Bible Study might be challenging. You are going to be studying some very deep Scriptures in the Book of Colossians. Listen and dig deeper today.
Who is Jesus? - Fill-Up and Collide Day 33
January 11, 2016 23:49 - 13 minutes - 17.8 MBWho is this Man Jesus and why is it so important to study Him? Today’s study in the Book of Colossians introduces you to exactly who Jesus is. Listen now to find out 4 things about Jesus to help you grow in your relationship.
God is Not Mad at You - Fill-Up and Collide Day 32
January 07, 2016 22:34 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBThe man Jesus was God in the flesh! He came to reveal the Father’s heart, the Father’s love and the Father’s wisdom. Jesus came to show us that God wasn’t mad at us…He was mad about us! Hear how now.
Give Thanks to the Father - Fill-Up and Collide Day 31
January 07, 2016 03:34 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBThe book of Colossians holds one of the greatest New Testament challenges that you will ever encounter during your journey on earth. It’s a glorious collision when our humanity collides with the power and wisdom of God! And now, let’s get started with our riveting Bible Study entitled, “Fill-Up and Collide!”
Exhibit Fruit in All Circumstances- Fill-Up and Collide Day 30
January 05, 2016 20:51 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBBring joy, patience and kindness to the world you live in. Hear how you can bear fruit in every good work, when life is hard or when life is good. Continue with this study of Colossians today.
Powerful Verses in the New Testament - Fill-Up and Collide Day 29
December 31, 2015 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBToday, we are going to be studying some of the most powerful verses in the entire New Testament! These verses are a prayer, they are great theology, they are the lovely lyrics to hymn of faith and they are practical!
How to Approach Your Relationships - Fill-Up and Collide Day 28
December 30, 2015 05:00 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBHow are you treating the people in your life? Are you thankful for them? Or are you frustrated, angry and impatient? Today, in our study of the Book of Colossians, we will be challenged to approach all of our relationships from a heart of love. It is not too hard … I know that you can do it!
Understanding Colossians - Fill-Up and Collide Day 27
December 29, 2015 05:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBToday we begin our study in the Book of Colossians. It is practical, theological and comforting. And, it is all about Jesus!
Choose to Wait Well - Fill-Up and Collide Day 26
December 28, 2015 23:39 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBWaiting is hard. However, when we choose to wait well, there is a strengthening that will happen in your life that just may be the greatest gift you have ever received!
What is the theme of your life? - Fill-Up and Collide Day 25
December 25, 2015 02:37 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBAll of our lives have a theme, you know, and it is either birthed from our circumstances or from our faith. The theme of Paul’s life was joy and I pray that it will become the theme of your life as well as you listen to today's show.
Peace - Fill-Up and Collide Day 24
December 25, 2015 02:30 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBPeace is one of the greatest gifts that God wants to give to His children. God wants your heart and mind to be at peace. What a grand possibility! On today’s podcast we are going to talk about this extraordinary gift of peace and the power that it has in a believer’s life.
Worry - Fill-Up and Collide Day 23
December 22, 2015 17:05 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBDo any of you have a problem with worry? Let’s listen in to what Paul says to the church at Philippi and learn what the Holy Spirit is speaking to him and through him.
Being Joyful- Fill-Up and Collide Day 22
December 22, 2015 03:19 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBPaul was the most joyful voice in the entire New Testament! And if anyone had the right to complain and whine … it was Paul. yet his resounding legacy is one of joy and rejoicing! Let’s turn our hearts and minds toward the words of Paul today in Philippians chapter 4.
The Power of God's Word- Fill-Up and Collide Day 21
December 18, 2015 17:14 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBNo matter what else you do have or don’t have in life, you have the Bible! The Word of God is the most powerful commodity known in the history of mankind. It is more potent than the atomic bomb or the cure for cancer! Let’s dig into the Word of God and unleash that power in our lives today!
follow someone who is following Jesus Christ - Fill-Up and Collide Day 20
December 18, 2015 00:18 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBDo you have a hero or heroine in life? Do you have a role model and perhaps you often ask yourself, “What would he or she do?” Paul reminds all of us that as we travel through life to follow someone who is following Jesus Christ! Let’s dig into the Word of God together today as we continue our study of the New Testament Books of Philippians and Colossians in this Bible Study, “Fill-UP and Collide!”
Forget What Is Behind You- Fill-Up and Collide Day 19
December 17, 2015 00:37 - 13 minutes - 18 MBOur lives are being changed as we study the Books of Philippians and Colossians in this Bible study entitled, “Fill-Up and Collide!” Be assured God is not done with you yet! He has more purposes and plans for you than you can begin to imagine! If you don’t believe me… let’s listen to the words of the great Apostle Paul today!
Dealing with Change - Fill-Up and Collide Day 18
December 15, 2015 08:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MBAlthough we serve the God who never changes, He loves to cause change! And what do we do at those challenging times of transition? Let’s listen to the voice and wisdom of Paul today as he helps all of us deal with change.
Get to Know Jesus - Fill-Up and Collide Day 17
December 15, 2015 00:08 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBHow do you get to know someone? By spending time with that person and listening. Getting to know Jesus is not so very different. Let’s get to know Him today!
What matters is how you live your life today! - Fill-Up and Collide Day 16
December 11, 2015 23:58 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBWhat does your resume look like? Have you been to college or are you a high school dropout? Have you been married 57 years or are you on your 4th marriage? Paul says that it doesn’t matter! What matters is how you live your life today! And now… It’s time to dig into the Book of Philippians in our current Bible Study, “Fill-Up and Collide!”
Be Challenged to Choose Joy - Fill-Up and Collide Day 15
December 10, 2015 21:51 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBPaul was perhaps the most joyful man in the entire Bible. He couldn’t stop talking about the power of joy and rejoicing. I wonder how people would describe your life or my life? Would “joy” be the word that they used to describe our response to life? In this Bible Study that I have entitled, “Fill-Up and Collide,” we are going to be challenged to choose joy when the rest of the world would choose anger or despair.
God Wants to Change You - Fill-Up and Collide Day 14
December 09, 2015 19:57 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBDid you know that although God loves you just the way you are and that He wants to change you. He wants you to become a powerful, overcoming, world-changing and dynamic Christian. Just like Saul the murderer became Paul the apostle… when you give your life to Christ the change will be enormous!
You Have Been Created to Make a Difference - Fill-Up and Collide Day 13
December 08, 2015 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBYou have been created to make a difference at your moment in history. Your life matters… it matters to the plan of God today! Today’s podcast is going to be life-changing for you! So let’s dig into the truth found in the Book of Philippians.
Inner Work Within You - Fill-Up and Collide Day 12
December 07, 2015 19:32 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat’s going on in your life? Are you allowing God to do a work in you? Or are you resisting Him and His gentle nudging? Today, on A Jolt of Joy, we are going to be talking about the inner work that God longs to do in all of us. It might be painful but it will be so worth it!
You Must Fill-Up on God’s Word - Fill-Up and Collide Day 11
December 04, 2015 17:30 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBThe title “Fill-Up and Collide” is a play on words of course! We must fill-up on God’s Word, the Bible, every day of our lives otherwise we will be running on empty! And when we are filled with the truth of the Bible, don’t you know that we will indeed collide with our culture?! Thank you for joining me as we dig into the treasures found in the Word of God!
Selfishness Is Never Pretty - Fill-Up and Collide Day 10
December 03, 2015 23:35 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBToday we are going to be talking about the “S” word … selfishness! This is one of those teachings that might cause you to sweat and your blood pressure to rise. Selfishness is never pretty and is never God’s plan for our lives. I am praying for you as we all determine to be less selfish … and more like Jesus!
The heart and voice of Paul - Fill-Up and Collide Day 9
December 03, 2015 01:18 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBPaul was a brilliant theologian and a well-educated scholar. But chiefly, he was a lover of Jesus Christ and of the people of God. The heart and voice of Paul echo through the ages as he coaches all of us how to live in a place of joy and hope. Now, let’s dig right in and study the Books of Philippians and Colossians in this Bible Study entitled, “Fill-Up and Collide!”
A Desire to Live for His Kingdom - Fill-up and Collide Day 8
December 02, 2015 00:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MBThe Book of Philippians packs a powerful punch into the lives of believers today. This short Book, nestled in the heart of the New Testament, has vital information and advice for everyone of us who loves Christ and desires to live for His Kingdom.
Life's Priorities - Fill-Up and Collide Day 7
December 01, 2015 03:52 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat is the most important thing to you in life? Is it your finances? Your children or your marriage? Perhaps it is your health or taking great vacations? Today we are going to take a long look at our life’s priorities and be challenged to live exuberantly and decidedly for Christ and His Kingdom.
Secret Weapons with the Power to Fight on our Behalf - Fill-Up and Collide Day 6
November 27, 2015 20:58 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBThis day learn about secret weapons and the power that they have to fight on your behalf. Paul had several secret weapons and he talks about them in the very first chapter of Philippians. The life of Paul is sure to encourage your hope and increase your joy!
Overcome Your Circumstances - Fill-Up and Collide Day 5
November 26, 2015 15:12 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBHow many of you are in circumstances today that you don’t like and wouldn’t choose to experience? This episode is going to challenge you and give you a powerful life strategy for overcoming difficult circumstances. Continue your studies in Phillipians and Colossians, although written nearly 2,000 years ago have the power to change your life today!
Fill Up And Collide - Day 4
November 24, 2015 23:51 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBToday, hear how God is working behind the scenes in your life. Never doubt it for one minute. You will learn God will indeed finish the good work that He started in your life.
Fill-Up and Collide - Day 3
November 20, 2015 21:34 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBToday, find peace in the right places as we continue our study in the New Testament letters of Philippians and Colossians.
Fill-Up and Collide: Day 2
November 20, 2015 21:29 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBYou know… we have all heard the terms, “Grace and Peace” in our entire lives. Rather than file those 2 words under religious jargon, today, we are going to make them come alive. You won’t want to live another day without embracing the gifts of grace and peace. Now, let’s dig into the Books of Philippians and Colossians in this life-changing Bible Study entitled, “Fill-Up and Collide!
Fill-Up and Collide: Day One
November 20, 2015 21:26 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBIn our first Bible Study we will take a lingering look at the truths found in the Books of Philippians and Colossians. Fill up with the Word of God… and then allow it to collide with our culture! So welcome… to A Jolt of Joy as we study Philippians and Colossians..