Significant Women with Carol McLeod | Carol Mcleod Ministries

What do you do when you feel forgotten by God? My guest today is Jenna Goldsmith who is going to share her incredible story of how God turned a tragic situation into a triumph. If you feel like God has forgotten you or like He is being silent in your life, lean in and listen. Have a prayer request or feedback? Email Carol at: carol@carolmcleodministries.com She and her team would love to pray for...

We know that Scripture calls us to renew our minds, but what does that actually look like in real life? My guest today is Dr. Alan Weissenbacher who is going to help us understand the incredible power of our brain’s plasticity – how it can change, reorganize and rewire. It’s a simple, powerful capability we can harness to convert harmful thoughts and behaviors into helpful ones, allowing us to sha...

Did you know that reading fiction increases empathy, creativity, communication skills, and your ability to reason? If you are someone who thinks reading fiction is a waste of time, today’s episode is going to challenge those assumptions and show you what happens when fiction meets faith. My guests today are prolific historical fiction authors Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse, and they are g...

Jesus loved to use stories to communicate Biblical truth, and I think that’s one of the reasons I love Christian historical fiction authors so much. We can learn about God and ourselves through the stories they create. We can be transported to different times and different places, and we can see ourselves and God’s redemptive plan across time. My guest today, Ann Gabhart, is a best-selling author...

Legacy Changer Do you feel stuck in cycles of brokenness? Many of us unknowingly repeat the mistakes of our parents and grandparents, passing on pain and suffering. My guest today, Kristen Hallinan, reminds us that no matter what has happened in the past or what mess you might be in today, you are not destined to carry on your family’s wounds, unhealthy behaviors, or toxic relationships. It doesn’...

Life Is Messy, God Is Good Each day we are given the opportunity to live with meaning and significance as we acknowledge our struggles and then surrender them to Jesus. My guest today, Cynthia Yanof, knows how sloppy, slippery, and downright hard life can be. But as she reminds us , God’s not surprised when we drop the ball, lose our cool, or struggle to put our Spanx on in the morning. He can use...

What happens when you do “all the right things” and life still doesn’t look like how you envisioned it? When you’re stuck in a season of waiting, it often hurts too much to hope , and my guest today draws upon her own experiences of heartache to encourage us all to embrace the tension of our unmet longings. Rachel Miller shares her heart today as we talk about toxic shame, lament, and community. L...

I have loved to read for as long as I can remember. I mean who else but an avid reader would choose “Marmee” from Little Women as her grandma name? The Significant Women podcast has allowed me to meet so many of my favorite authors, and today is no exception. I can’t wait for you to meet Suzanne Woods Fisher, the award-winning, bestselling author of more than 40 books, including The Cape Cod Cream...

Do you know what it’s like to meet someone and just know you’re going to be fast friends? My guest today loves musicals, reading, and she has an indomitably positive outlook on life. Sound like anyone you know? Lean in and listen as you get to know Annie Donnellon, accomplished singer, voice actor, and comedian. Connect with Annie Donnellon on social media and on her website:  https://anniedonnell...

As children, many of us are burdened with labels such as "shy," "quiet," "awkward," or simply "different." These descriptors, casually assigned by others or even self-imposed, confine us to the sidelines, rendering our voices faint and our presence unnoticed. My guest today is Cally Logan who is here to remind you that, just like The Wallflower that Bloomed , you too can break free from the shadow...

Trauma and triggers have become buzz words in recent years and they are sometimes used to describe something that makes us uncomfortable, something that is somewhat cringe-worthy, or even something that’s just a generally negative experience. But something that is truly traumatic is something that rewires your brain and moving forward, your instincts and your outlook are altered as a result of it....

Many people long to find greater fulfillment in life but don’t know how to move from beyond their current circumstances to their God-ordained calling. Without faith and direction, fear and uncertainty can hold us back from surrendering our desires, and fully trusting God to live boldly in His calling for our lives. My guest today is Bible teacher, podcaster, and mentor Rachel G. Scott who’s going...

My guest today places words like an artist applying paint to a canvas. Nothing is wasted. Every word matters. Heads and hearts are equally engaged. She’s often been called a velvet covered sword because she delivers truth in such a winsome way. As a former atheist, Alicia Britt Chole’s worldview was interrupted by Jesus as she began her university studies. Today, her raw faith and love for God’s W...

Today I want to introduce you to the incomparable Bodie Thoene. She (along with her husband Brock) have authored over 70 historical fiction novels. Over 35 million copies of her books are in print in over 30 languages across the globe. I have been a fan for many, many years, and I know our conversation is going to encourage your heart today. Lean in and listen as you get to know Bodie Thoene, awar...

Support a child through Compassion International at compassion.com/carolmcleod “Significant Women” is a weekly podcast for women to gather with their personal stories, dynamic hope and wisdom gleaned from the ordinary days of an uncommon life. Our goal is to simply encourage women in every season of life that their story matters; when Jesus is involved in the details, every woman’s life can be a s...

When David Smallbone’s successful music company collapsed, he moved his family from Australia to the United States in search of a brighter future. With nothing more than their six children, their suitcases, and their love of music, David and his pregnant wife Helen set out to rebuild their lives from the ground up. My guest today is Helen Smallbone…you might know her better as the mom of Grammy-wi...

My guest today went on her first mission trip when she was just 14 and now Meredith Cook has her Masters of Divinity in Missiology, the study of missions. I can’t wait for you to lean in and listen to her incredible story and how being missionally minded impacts her as a wife, a mom, and a scholar. I encourage you to grab a copy of her fantastic new book, “ Go Tell Everyone: 9 Missionaries Who Sha...

Lighthouse Faith Lauren Green, Chief Religion Correspondent for Fox News and host of the podcast Lighthouse Faith joins the Significant Podcast today to remind us that despite the fogginess of our world and its cultural pressures, mistruths, and lies, we can fully depend on our ever-present God.  I highly encourage you to grab her latest book “ Light for Today: 365 Daily Devotions from the Lightho...

Moxie has been one of my favorite words since I was a girl, and my guest today is brimming with it. She’s a dynamic, resolute woman of resilient faithfulness, unshakable confidence, and absolute trust in Christ. If you’ve experienced setbacks, opposition, suffering, and hardships in your life, you’re going to be so encouraged by the incredible story of Toni Collier. Lean in and listen, my friend....

Growing up is hard. Do you remember the struggles of your middle school years? Were you ever left out of conversations? Did you experience loneliness and hurt from girls you thought were your friends? If you have a tween girl in your life, you do not want to miss this episode of the Significant Women podcast. Today I am joined by a mother-daughter author duo who are going to share truth and encour...

I want to share the word the Lord gave me for Carol McLeod Ministries this year and how it impacts our 20th Annual Conference happening this April 26 & 27 in Buffalo New York. Register now to join us online or in-person: https:// www.carolmcleodministries.com/overflowing Have a prayer request or feedback? Email Carol at: carol@carolmcleodministries.com She and her team would love to pray for you....

Many of us have felt that call from God, asking us to step out of the boat, to do something significant. Jason and Haley Bilotti felt it—for years. But as they began to have children and their obligations with Chick-fil-A grew, they didn’t see a way to answer the call of their hearts—to serve God through missions. But, when the opportunity presented itself for them to take separate missions trips,...

If you know me, you know I have loved to read since my days in the little red schoolhouse. I love to read everything. Devotionals to challenge me, scholarly texts to enrich me, and historical fiction to take me places I have never been or could never go. Today, I have the privilege of talking with one of my favorite historical fiction authors, Sarah Sundin. For those of you who don’t know her, she...

Have you ever felt like you’re living life bracing for impact? Have you ever wondered how it could be possible to pursue Jesus earnestly yet simultaneously live with elbows locked? So many of us have developed a posture of self-protection, just waiting for the next storm to hit, but my guest today has spent the last few years cultivating an expectant heart around God’s goodness. My dear friend, Su...

Mary DeMuth has taken social media by storm with her 90-day bible reading challenge, but I have been a fan of hers for a long time. What a joy to sit down with Mary DeMuth for a candid conversation on faith, motherhood, and our love of God’s Word. Lean in and listen to Mary’s incredible story. Be sure to grab her latest book, the 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge , to supercharge your faith and her i...