Jolt of Joy

Unmatched Hope

November 15, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

The weariness of life is often too much for us to bear. Thankfully, Jesus calls us to come to Him and rest, promising that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. Join Carol today as she shares from Matthew 11:28-30 and several Psalms of the unmatched hope we have in coming to God, our one true refuge. 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 ...

Stress and the Word of God

November 08, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

We all have things we turn to for distraction and rest during times of stress, but some of them only make the problem worse. Join Carol this week as she shares from 2nd Samuel and Judges, teaching us all about one kind of stress eating that can only make things better: feasting on the word of God!

Never Alone

November 01, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Satan aims to convince you that you are isolated, irredeemable, and a failure. Instead, when you feel lonely, open up your Bible and agree with God about how loved you are. Join Carol this week as she teaches from 2 Samuel 17 and reminds us that God will never leave us. 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 di...

Rejoicing in Trials

October 25, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 47.7 MB

Joy and Sorrow are often treated as opposites, but in today’s episode we learn that they are inseparable, like holy twins. The story of the gospel is full of both, and results in a beautiful song even the angels are eager to hear. Listen in this week as Carol teaches from 1 Peter chapter 1, reminding us of the beauty of joy amidst sorrow. 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...

Rejoicing in Trials

October 25, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Joy and Sorrow are often treated as opposites, but in today’s episode we learn that they are inseparable, like holy twins. The story of the gospel is full of both, and results in a beautiful song even the angels are eager to hear. Listen in this week as Carol teaches from 1 Peter chapter 1, reminding us of the beauty of joy amidst sorrow. 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...

A Living Hope

October 18, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

The choice to embrace our living hope is at the very core of living a truly vibrant life. Listen in this week as Carol teaches from 1 Peter 1:3-5 and 2 Corinthians 1:20, calling us all to remember and rejoice in the promises of God. 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 wa...

The Crossroads of Joy and Sorrow

October 11, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

The Christian life is brimming with both the pain of sorrow and the beauty of joy. Often it is at the crossroads of the two where God reveals the most meaningful moments of our lives. Join Carol on a Jolt of Joy today as she studies Romans 8:28-29, 1 Peter 1:3-5, and more. 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...

Tragedy Into Victory

October 04, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

While all of us will encounter tragedy in different forms, there are gradual steps we can take to turn to God in the midst of it so that He can show His glory and turn that tragedy into victory. Join Carol as she explains how David mourned and healed from the death of a child in 2 Samuel 12. 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 a...

God Designed Us To Flourish

September 27, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

With relationships, gardening, and emotions we know something will flourish best when treated with love and care. Likewise, God has carefully designed us with our flourishing and purpose in mind. Join Carol as she reads from Psalm 92 and tells family stories that express these principles. 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 ...

Ask, Wait, And Pray

September 20, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Though it can be near impossible to control our own emotions, God has promised to provide us with the power of the Holy Spirit, which brings joy and peace even in painful times. Carol demonstrates, through Acts chapter 1, that we must ask for this power, wait for God to answer, and pray without ceasing in the meantime. 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 hopef...

How Much Of God Do You Want?

September 13, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MB

Since God has created us and given the purpose of glorifying Him and revealing His nature, there truly is no limit to how deep and full our relationship with Him can become. Join Carol in exploring Ephesians 2:10, Colossians 3:3, Acts 4:13, and Psalm 119:109. 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 g...

Living Water And Deep Roots

September 06, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 25.3 MB

To weather the droughts and storms of life we must plant ourselves by the living water, running our roots deep into the soil of God’s word. Join Carol this week as she shares of the sustenance and hope we have in Christ, by way of John 4:13-14 and the story of 1979’s Hurricane Frederic. 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...

Living Water And Deep Roots

September 06, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

To weather the droughts and storms of life we must plant ourselves by the living water, running our roots deep into the soil of God’s word. Join Carol this week as she shares of the sustenance and hope we have in Christ, by way of John 4:13-14 and the story of 1979’s Hurricane Frederic. 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...

Greater Joy To Come

August 30, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

It’s easy to get lost in the worries of the moment and the grief and nostalgia of the past. Instead, God has called us to look ahead and strive towards the glorious plan He has for us in Jesus. Join Carol this week as she explores Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:13-14, and the hope we find in the goodness of God.

Singing Through The Fire

August 23, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MB

What if your current difficulty was a platform upon which to sing the most triumphant song of your life? Join Carol and King David (Psalm 34:1-3) this week, as they explain the power of worshiping in difficulty by faith, not by sight.

Singing Through The Fire

August 23, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 23 MB

What if your current difficulty was a platform upon which to sing the most triumphant song of your life? Join Carol and King David (Psalm 34:1-3) this week, as they explain the power of worshiping in difficulty by faith, not by sight.

Intimacy With God Through Worship

August 16, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Listen this week for a jolt of encouragement with Carol, as she considers the missing ingredient in a joyless life. Just as newborns crave skin-to-skin contact with those that love them, so also we all have a need to lean into our reliance on God. Even in hard times, we grow from this intimacy and worship, as Habakkuk expresses in Habakkuk 3:17-19.

What Do You Want 12: Divine Plan of God

May 24, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Listen to the final teaching from the Book of Ruth. Even though Ruth is the heroine in the story many women relate to Naomi. But God had a plan for her life and for Ruth leading to the birth of David. Learn God has a divine plan for you and will redeem your life.

What Do You Want 11: Welcoming Into the Family of God

May 20, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Let the past be the past. Learn through the story of Ruth how the people spoke blessings on her and Naomi when Ruth was drafted into the family of God.

What Do You Want 10: Love Redeems

May 17, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

The law is not your savior. You need someone who is in love with you to redeem you. Learn through the story of Ruth and Boaz how Jesus is in love with you and is your redeemer drawing you into his promises.

What Would You Do 9: Blessings From the Threshing Floor

May 14, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

How do you come dressed to the threshing floor? Listen to how Ruth carried her blessings from the threshing floor. Learn how Ruth had to wait and rest after. You will know you can rest in the Lord to handle your concerns.

What Do You Want 8: Kingsman Redeemer

May 11, 2021 22:32 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Ask yourself in each circumstance, "What does God say about this?" Listen to how Ruth responded to the instructions Ruth gave her to lay at the feet of Boaz. Learn who your kingsman redeemer is.

What Do You Want 7: Is Your Faith Dead or Alive?

April 15, 2021 21:52 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

What has God asked you to do in Faith lately? Listen to learn from the story of Ruth how faith was alive within her and she followed God's plan.

What Do You Want 7: Is Your Faith Dead or Alive?

April 15, 2021 21:52 - 26 minutes - 61.5 MB

What has God asked you to do in Faith lately? Listen to learn from the story of Ruth how faith was alive within her and she followed God's plan.

What Do You Want 6: God Has a Plan

April 05, 2021 21:16 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Learn how God works behind the scenes to bless and favor you as you listen to the story of Ruth. Hear through the kindness of Boaz and the favor given to Ruth helped lead Naomi to regain her hope. Take away lessons on knowing who your Kingsman Redeemer is and how He protects you. You will begin to let the Lord wash away your hurt and bitterness.

What Do You Want 5: Say Your Request

April 01, 2021 22:28 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Say your request out loud. There is power in the words we choose to say. Listen as Ruth declared favor before she left the safety of Naomi in part five of this Bible study. Understand what is favor, grace and blessing.

What Do You Want 4: Diligence and Kindness

March 29, 2021 09:38 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

If you want to be like God, you will ministry and help those in poverty. Listen to find out as Carol McLeod continues her study on Ruth. Learn diligence and kindness will take you closer to where God wants you to be. Then be willing to work.

What Do You Want 3: Make a Confession Faith

March 26, 2021 09:27 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Learn to serve others and embrace God by continuing your study of Ruth. In part 3, hear how to make a confession of faith when you are at a crossroad. Take away your choices and words make an impact on history like Ruth's did to usher in Christ.

What Do You Want 2: Arise From Pain, Choose Hope

March 25, 2021 09:30 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Open the Word of God today to Ruth to learn how her daily choice ushered in Jesus. Part 2 addresses how you will always walk through a Moab and to stay in the land of praise. Find out what you do following great sadness is more important in your life than the tragedy itself.

What Do You Want 1: Introducing a new series based on the Book of Ruth

March 15, 2021 22:25 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

You are invited to study the book of Ruth in this new series by host Carol McLeod, "What Do You Want." Travel through time to see what God speaks through the story of Ruth and how He uses ordinary women to do great things. In this first episode, learn to find someone in your life you can count for wisdom.

Holiday Season Lesson 6: How to Tackle the New Year with Enthusiasm, Resolve and Focus

December 28, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Listen as host Carol McLeod shares with you the two different types of change, what you can control and what seems out of control. Learn to go back to the basics of your faith to activate change in your life.

Holiday Series Lesson 5: A Heaven Sent Child

December 24, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Jesus was born for you. Listen to the true meaning of Christmas in this lesson on the Christmas story of Jesus's birth. Hear about the love Jesus has for you and challenge yourself to take off your human emotions to fall on your face to worship God.

Holiday Season 4: The Role the Angels Played

December 15, 2020 22:53 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Starting with the Shepherds, learn the importance of the various roles the angels played at different points of the birth of Jesus. Learn how joy is the birthmark of a Christian and you are the beneficiary of peace.

Holiday Series Lesson 3: Greetings Favored One

December 15, 2020 22:52 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Highly Favored does not mean a promise of life without brokenness, it means God is willing to use you. Listen to what favor truly means and how God is preparing behind the scenes the miraculous through the story of Mary starting in Luke 1:28 when the Angel Gabrielle greeted her.

Holiday Series Lesson 2: How Can I Honor God?

December 09, 2020 16:31 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Go digging for gold in the powerful, miraculous Word of God. In this episode, host Carol McLeod takes you back to the beginning when Jesus with born starting in Luke 1:6 with Elizabeth and Zacharias expecting John the Baptist. Learn to choose to honor God, live by faith, and walk through disappointments.

Holiday Series Lesson 1: A Vibrant Lifestyle

November 30, 2020 22:47 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Radically celebrate this season of Thanks to impact generations to come. Learn how gratitude is a choice, Thanksgiving is a willful determination, and change to a plenty mindset.

Significant Lesson 12: Abide

November 03, 2020 16:09 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this last lesson of the Bible study series Significant, you will learn to abide in God and let Him whisper into your life a new plan daily.

Significant Lesson 11: Overcome Stress

October 29, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Hear how you can stop letting stress and being busy damage your life. In this lesson, you learn to combat stress with God's Words and become aware of the tactic of weariness Satan uses to distract you from spending time with God.

Significant Lesson 10: Choose Generosity Over Loneliness

October 26, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

In this lesson, learn to stop focusing on your troubles and start giving. You will takeaway generosity as the cure for loneliness.

Significant Lesson 9: Snuggle Up to Jesus in Times of Loneliness

October 23, 2020 22:12 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Access Jesus's Presence. Listen to find out how spending time with fellow believers or worshiping helps compact the feelings of loneliness drawing you closer to Jesus.

Significant Lesson 8: Loneliness

October 19, 2020 15:36 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Loneliness can put up walls between the ones we love and our Creator. Listen to this teaching to gain a biblical perspective of loneliness and learn how to overcome emotions of feeling worthless and lonely through a story of espionage starting with 2 Sam 17:1-2.

Significant Lesson 7: Very Good

October 15, 2020 11:14 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Continue building your self-esteem in this lesson of Significant. Learn God has opinions and as you discover who you are in His Word, you will realize the opinions He has of you is "Very Good.

Significant Lesson 6: Self-Esteem

October 08, 2020 08:01 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

The battle of self-esteem begins in the soul of a woman. Listen as host Carol McLeod addresses the issue of self-esteem and where your identity comes from. carolmcleodministries.com

Significant Lesson 5: Weapons of Warfare

October 05, 2020 13:42 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Go in-depth with the three weapons of spiritual warfare. Hear how focused and perpetual prayer can become your finest hour. Learn to find a fighting verse to say and share. Then be ready to worship, it changes everything.

Significant Lesson 4: Be Strong In the Lord

September 28, 2020 09:40 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Learn the tools you need to fight life's battles as you continue your journey in becoming Significant. Study Ephesians 6:10-13 to be strong in the Lord, have a plan, take captive your thought life, and stand firm with the armor of God.

Significant Lesson 3: Look for Joy in the Battle

September 26, 2020 03:55 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Have you ever felt forgotten by God in the midst of hard times? What if a battle was meant to be your significant hour? Listen to how battles add to your significance and not subtract from it. Take away there is power when you apply joy in a battle. Scripture References: Jeremiah 29:11 | Jeremiah 1: 4-8

Significant Lesson 2: Tune Into God's Plans

September 22, 2020 10:41 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

You serve a God who is still speaking dreams and a destiny into you life. Listen to find out how when you study the story of Jeremiah to learn what God's heart is toward an ordinary man or woman starting in Jeremiah 1: 4-5. Learn to tune in to what God is saying about you.

Significant Lesson 1: Unique Purpose, True Identity, Irrepressible Hope

September 14, 2020 22:10 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Listen to the principles that will set you on course to living a life of significance and eternal value as a woman. In Lesson 1, learn that the purpose of your life is to reveal Jesus. This series is based on Carol's book Significant. Purchase your copy at carolmcleodministries.com.

Guide Your Mind, Guard Your Heart, Grace Your Tongue Lesson 14: Tongue Control

July 30, 2020 11:30 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Complete the study on the power of the tongue with this teaching from James 3:5-8. Learn the tongue may be small but it boasts mighty things and needs to be tamed. Hear how you need God to help you clean up your tongue leading to more control.

Guide Your Mind, Guard Your Heart, Grace Your Tongue Lesson 13: Why God Gave You a Tongue

July 27, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

Learn the spiritual purpose of the tongue as you continue to guard your thoughts, heart and words. Hear how you are a teacher and every word you speak either has the compacity to lead people toward God or receive half-truths.

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