Jolt of Joy

In December 2006, an 18-year-old Katie Davis Majors traveled as a missionary to Uganda. Falling in love with its people, Katie moved to Uganda one year later where she soon founded Amazima Ministries with the mission of empowering the Ugandan people. She made the nationally-known decision to become an adoptive mother to 13 beautiful girls by the time she was 23. Through the years, she has become o...

The New Year provides a beautiful time of reflection and hope. It also quickly reminds us how difficult it is to change and grow into the people we desire to be. Join Carol this week, in anticipation of January 1st, as she shares from scripture about how true change is possible only in surrender to God.   Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

After centuries of anticipation, finally the savior of the world is born in the form of a babe. Join Carol today as she reads from the Christmas account in Luke and celebrates with us in worship, where humanity meets the God of the universe in great joy.   Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

The good news of Christmas calls us to lay aside fear and rejoice just as the shepherds did. Just like the angels, we are called to sing out those glad tidings of great joy to the waiting world around us. Join Carol today as she reads from the gospel of Luke and reminds us all of the miraculous gift of our incarnate king.   Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

How does God’s favor upon Mary relate to your life? Far more than you might realize! Join Carol McLeod for this week’s episode of Jolt of Joy exploring Luke chapter 1, the way God often accomplishes what we see as impossible, and the source of everlasting joy we find in Jesus.   Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

Elizabeth and Zacharias spent their lives trusting God through a long season of waiting. They were patient and faithful, believing that His plan was best. Join Carol today as she shares from Luke chapter 1 of the faith we can have in seasons of preparation, trusting that God will work through us in His own perfect timing.    Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

Join Carol McLeod for the final episode of her series on the life of Joseph from the book of Genesis. Today’s story reaches a dramatic conclusion, with true reconciliation for a broken family.   We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” can be a mighty long a...

Join Carol McLeod for another teaching in her Meanwhile series, based on the life of Joseph from the Old Testament. In today’s show, Carol shares from Genesis 42, 43, and 44, and a prophecy is fulfilled.   We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” can be a mi...

On today’s episode of a Jolt of Joy, Joseph experiences God’s favor in a grand and unexpected way. Join Carol McLeod for this teaching on the life of Joseph of the Old Testament.   We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” can be a mighty long and challenging...

This week on a Jolt of Joy Carol explores Genesis 40 and 41: the stories of Joseph interpreting dreams in Egypt. After many years of hardship, one of the purposes God has been preparing Joseph is finally revealed.   We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” c...

Join Carol McLeod this week for a continuation of the story of the life of Joseph. This episode features the events of Genesis 39, from Joseph being sold as a slave into the household of Potiphar to being thrown into jail following an accusation from Potiphar’s wife.   We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for...

Join Carol McLeod for the third installment of her series Meanwhile, based on the life of Joseph of the Old Testament. Today’s episode deals with Joseph being thrown into a cistern only to be racing and sold as a slave: horrible events that will later prove to be used by God is the wisdom of His prevenient grace.   We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring be...

Join Carol McLeod for the second episode of her new series, Meanwhile, based on the life of Joseph. On today’s show Carol gets into Genesis chapter 37 with dreams, a many colored coat, and brothers plotting against one of their own.   We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. Someti...

Welcome back to Jolt of Joy with Carol McLeod! Today’s episode is the start of a new Fall series based off of Carol’s latest book Meanwhile: Meeting God in the Wait. Listen in as Carol shares the start of Joseph’s story in Genesis 37.    We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. Som...

Join Carol McLeod for the final episode of her summer teaching series, Vibrant. Today’s show concludes with 1 Peter 1:6-7 and the great hope we have that sorrow cannot keep us from joy, but enhances our joy in Christ. Carol's website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_/?hl=en

Listen in with Carol McLeod as she teaches from 1 Peter 1:3-5 and 2 Corinthians 1:20 of the vibrant hope we have in Jesus. Carol's website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_/?hl=en

Take a trip with Carol McLeod today, off the beaten path of life, to view a great wonder: the crossroads of joy and sorrow. Learn how a realization of our powerlessness can in turn help conform us to the image of Jesus. Scripture from Romans 8:28-29 and 1 Peter 1:3-5. Carol's website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https:/...

Join Carol McLeod for an inspiring episode of Jolt of Joy, featuring stories from her Dad, her Mom, and King David. Scriptures found in Psalm 92:12-15, 2 Samuel 12:20, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, and Isaiah 61:3. Carol's website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_/?hl=en

Listen in today for a vibrant lesson from Carol McLeod on the plans God has for us to tap into his power. Scripture from Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 119:109, Acts chapter 1, and Psalm 27:14.   Carol's website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_/?hl=en

Join Carol McLeod today for a lesson from her Vibrant series focused on the truths found in Isaiah 61:3 and a story of storm survival. Carol's website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_/?hl=en

Welcome to Jolt of Joy with Carol McLeod! In today’s show Carol continues her Vibrant series with a lesson from Isaiah 43:18-19, encouraging us all to grow closer to God and seek the new hope He gives. Carol's website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_/?hl=en

Join Carol McLeod for a new Jolt of Joy podcast series based on her recent book: Vibrant! In today’s episode Carol introduces the book of Habakkuk and encourages us to worship God regardless of our circumstances. Listen in for more insights on what it means to follow Jesus in a world full of discouragement and how to develop a vibrant joy for all seasons.

Join Carol McLeod for the final episode of her series on Ephesians : Becoming. Today’s episode includes teaching on Chapter 6 and the armor of God from the final portions of the book.   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Listen to today’s episode of Jolt of Joy with Carol McLeod for a strong dose of encouragement and teaching from Ephesians chapter 6.   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Join Carol McLeod today for teaching on God’s will for our individual lives as well as for the good of the family as a whole from Ephesians 5:17 - 6:9.   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com