Jolt of Joy

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 G...

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!

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 tru...

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, f...

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...

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...

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 wee...

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....

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 fro...

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 t...

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. Car...

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.

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.  

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.