Significant Women with Carol McLeod | Carol Mcleod Ministries

In this episode of Significant Women, Carol McLeod reconnects with her friend Susan VandePol to hear her story of love, loss, and faith. Susan shares the journey of walking through grief after her husband’s passing and how God’s presence sustained her through the hardest seasons. She opens up about community, prayer, and finding purpose even in pain. This conversation offers hope, comfort, and encouragement for anyone navigating life’s uncertainties. Order Life After Breath at https://www.mattersoflifeandbreath.com/lifeafterbreath Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

In this Good Friday episode of the Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod, Carol invites you to reflect on the powerful moments of Jesus’ crucifixion and what they mean for your life today. As she walks through the darkness over the land, Jesus’ final words, and the tearing of the temple veil, you’ll be reminded that His sacrifice opened the way for you to come directly into God’s presence. This encouraging teaching will help you see the cross in a deeper way and inspire you to approach God with confidence, knowing you are fully welcomed and heard. Order StormProof at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop/p/stormproof Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

In this episode of Significant Women, Carol McLeod sits down with Jen Lilley of the Hallmark Channel for an honest conversation about faith, calling, and keeping eternity in view. Jen shares how she has learned to follow God wholeheartedly while building a career in Hollywood and opens up about family, purpose, and her new devotional Wake Up Your Faith. You will be reminded that you do not have to carry the weight alone and that God’s plans for your life are good. Check Out Wake Up Your Faith at https://shop.jenlilley.com/ Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

In this episode of Significant Women, Carol McLeod interviews Elena Huggins about her journey from Ukraine to the United States and the trials that reshaped her faith. Elena shares how a deeper understanding of Jesus at eighteen transformed her life, even as she later faced addiction in her marriage and mental health struggles, and explains why inviting God into pain is essential for healing and why spiritual growth must engage the mind, body, and spirit. Drawing from her book Untwist Me, Elena offers practical and biblical wisdom for women seeking freedom, resilience, and lasting hope. Order Untwist Me at https://a.co/d/0chwEA0d Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

On today’s show Carol McLeod welcomes back Blair Linne to dive into her journey through crippling anxiety and panic attacks. Blair shares how seasons of fear, trembling, and despair forced her to let go of quick fixes and lean fully into God. Blair’s story encourages listeners to face their struggles with God’s presence and discover the peace and awe that can come even in life’s most difficult valleys. Order Blair’s book Made to Tremble: How Anxiety Became the Best Thing That Ever Happened to My Faith at https://a.co/d/8TWnnol Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

In this episode of Significant Women, Carol McLeod talks about the ‘blas,’ a quiet drift into mediocrity that sometimes affect us all. She reminds us that each day holds 1,440 minutes, a gift we are called to steward well, and explains how choosing joy and worship strengthens our spiritual and emotional health. Tune in for encouragement to live each day with purpose, gratitude, and praise. Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

In this moving episode of the Significant Women podcast, Carol McLeod talks with Amber Smith about walking through deep grief after the loss of her son, River. Amber shares how tragedy reshaped her faith, strengthened her marriage, and led her to a deeper trust in Christ. She reflects on motherhood, the healing power of hope and community, and the journey that inspired her book The Girl on the Bathroom Floor. Amber’s story offers honest encouragement to anyone navigating loss, reminding listeners that true comfort is found in knowing the God of Scripture. Order The Girl on the Bathroom Floor at https://a.co/d/iVkY34v Order Carol’s book Stormproof at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop/p/stormproof Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

In this episode of the Significant Women podcast, Carol McLeod welcomes Dr. Ward Sanford, author of the historical novel series Cry for Jerusalem. Dr. Sanford shares his journey from hydrologist to novelist and explains how the writings of Josephus bring the first-century world of Jesus and the early church to life. Their conversation highlights the vital role women played in the early church, the strength of historical evidence for Jesus, and why understanding church history can help believers remain grounded and confident in their faith today. Join us for an engaging conversation!Order the Cry For Jerusalem series at https://www.cryforjerusalem.com/Watch Carol’s Unshakeable Study at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop/p/unshakeable-bible-study Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

In this episode of the Significant Women Podcast, Carol McLeod shares a look at what it means to truly flourish. Using the picture of a garden, she reminds us that spiritual growth requires intentional care and that God desires for us to thrive and not to be worn down by discouragement. Carol talks about the importance of hiding ourselves in Christ, choosing how we respond to life’s challenges, and allowing God’s Word and prayer to bring real transformation. This encouraging teaching will point you toward the power of the Holy Spirit and the hope that even painful seasons can become places of new growth. Order Vibrant by Carol McLeod at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop/p/vibrant Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

In this episode of the Significant Women podcast, Carol McLeod talks with entrepreneur David Decker about faith, resilience, and living for what truly matters. David reflects on a Super Bowl experience that shaped his perspective on perseverance and purpose, and shares how servant leadership, strong relationships, and putting God first lead to real fulfillment. He also offers practical encouragement for sharing faith in simple, everyday ways, reminding listeners that God can use anyone to make an eternal impact. Tune in for your dose of game day encouragement!Order How to Go to the Super Bowl for Free at https://a.co/d/b482I4aOrder Carol’s book Today is a Verb at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop/p/todayisaverb Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

In this encouraging conversation, Carol McLeod welcomes author and speaker Debora M. Coty to discuss how faith, prayer, and intentional blessing can transform stressful seasons of life. Deb shares insights from her personal health journey and the heart behind her newest devotional, Bless Your Heart, which was inspired by Corrie ten Boom’s words on the power of blessing. Together, they explore practical ways women can manage stress, process anger, and choose joy through prayer, humor, and faith. This episode offers a hopeful reminder that God works in His timing and that women are called to support and bless one another through every season. Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

On today’s episode, Carol McLeod and Christy Christopher explore the true nature of prayer as a living friendship with God rather than a religious obligation. They discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding and strengthening our prayer life, why disappointment can arise when prayers feel unanswered, and how sincerity matters more than eloquence. Through Scripture, personal stories, and biblical examples, this conversation offers practical encouragement for anyone seeking to grow deeper and more confident in prayer. Order Until The Day Breaks and the Shadows Flee at https://a.co/d/cMEEuvs Order Incredible Intervention: Living Life in the Miracles of God at https://a.co/d/6gqE2zL Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

In this episode of the Significant Women podcast, Carol McLeod welcomes Jenny Randle for a meaningful conversation about the beauty and power of prayer. Jenny shares how slowing down helps us recognize God’s presence, and why intentionality matters in every spiritual discipline. She unpacks what it means to stay in constant conversation with God, to wait on His wisdom, and to cultivate stillness so we can better hear His voice. Together, Carol and Jenny explore how being filled with the Spirit transforms our daily rhythms and empowers us to live with purpose, clarity, and deep connection to God.Follow Jenny and order her books at https://www.jennyrandle.com/Order Carol’s book Tongues of Fire at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop/p/tongues-of-fire Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

In today’s heartfelt conversation, Carol McLeod and Heather O’Brien unpack the real and sometimes difficult journey of prayer. Together, they explore disappointment, long suffering, and the deep work God does in us as we keep showing up in faith. Through honest stories and biblical insight, they highlight the power of thanksgiving, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and practical encouragement for new believers. This episode invites you to connect with God in a deeper, more authentic way, trusting that prayer can transform your life even in seasons of struggle. Connect with Heather and find her work at https://heatherobrien.net/ Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

In this episode of the Significant Women podcast, Carol McLeod teaches on the power of prayer; unpacking why those who pray are the ones who make the greatest impact. Carol also shares numerous biblical examples of faithful prayer, from Daniel in the lion’s den, to Jesus himself. This lesson invites listeners to rediscover prayer as a practice that brings growth, strength, and real change. Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.