The Leighann McCoy Podcast

Have you ever tried to bind the devil in Jesus' Name and nothing happened? Have you wondered what it means to exercise spiritual authority when you pray? In this episode Leighann launches from a message by Tony Evans that explains what Jesus meant in Matthew 16 and 18 when He challenged us by saying that "whatever" we bind and loose on earth will be bound and loosed in heaven. After you listen to...

In this episode we find out what causes people to deconstruct their faith, and why deconstruction is actually a good thing. Leighann explains how deconstruction is different than demolition and then gives you 4 great words of advice regarding how best to genuinely love your people if they are deconstructing their faith-- while also clinging tenaciously with the LORD as He holds you fast to your ow...

In this episode Leighann takes a deep dive to define deconstruction, then comes up for air where she shares 3 things you can do if you are loving someone who is deconstructing their faith. Share this episode with anyone you know who needs to be encouraged to rest in the "eye of the storm" that deconstruction creates. Learn more about Lifeway's Leadership Forum in Nashville by clicking here: Lifewa...

Want to know what only God can do? He’s alive and well in Las Vegas, NV as He has planted another thriving church that’s going to be instrumental in advancing God’s Kingdom in all of Las Vegas and the rest of Nevada. Your faith will be fueled as you listen to this conversation between Leighann and Tom, with Steve and Nikki Witt at their home in Henderson, NV. The book Steve mentioned is Old Paths,...

God doesn't always deliver what we ask for in prayer but He does always answer us when we pray. In this episode Leighann discusses how to embrace a right perspective in prayer. Using Job as an example, Leighann challenges you to let God take you on the adventure of intimacy with Him, not in spite of the hard times, but rather especially through the hard times. You can purchase your copy of the Pra...

In this episode Leighann speaks briefly about the media coverage related to the SBC and women, then shares a great big tragedy that happened Monday night in her backyard, and a bit about what she's doing right now at her "laughing place" in the NC mountains. If you're struggling to find the good in your current circumstances this episode is for you.   You can purchase A Woman's Guide to Heari...

In this episode Leighann reflects on her own call to ministry and journey of living out her calling as a woman and pastor's wife in the Southern Baptist world. She's responding to the actions of the SBC in New Orleans, 2023. If you are woman in ministry, a pastor's wife, or someone who just wants to understand "what in the world is going on" you will enjoy this podcast. ⁠ https://www.christianhead...

Rhonda has been my friend for many years, and we've reconnected through her frequent visits to Tennessee. In this conversation, Rhonda shares the story of her firstborn, daughter, Lacy who died at 30 years old after a struggle with opioid addiction. Through the tragic loss of her daughter, Rhonda has learned what it means to really trust God. She challenges us to give up the control we think we ha...

One of God's best ways of blessing us is by connecting our hearts with kindred spirits. That's exactly what God did for Leighann the week after Mother's Day when she and Tom spent a few days with their friends John and Tammy Murphy. It was after several good long walks that we decided that we had some good things to share with you! This podcast is filled with great advice related to caring for agi...

In this episode Leighann shares how the world of Elijah (ancient Israel) compares to the culture we're living in today. She will read excerpts from Jonathan Cahn's book Return of the Gods as she shares how Cahn explains that the chaos and confusion we are dealing with today are related to the return of the ancient dark powers of Baal, Ashtoreth and Molech. This episode is not for children. Return...

In this episode Leighann shares her final insight into the prayer life of Elijah inspired by her Mother's Day message at Thompson Station Church, 2023. Listeners will go on a journey through Elijah's prayer life and be encouraged that he was a man just like us who prayed fervently and God answered. This is a great episode to share with anyone who might find themselves stuck between the last great...

In this episode, Leighann tells the story of Elijah and the widow from I Kings 17. By putting herself into the widow's sandals, Leighann reminds us that God is never offended by our honest "what the heck?!" prayers. This episode is part of 3 that give a bit more depth to the message Leighann shared at Thompson Station Church on Mother's Day, May 14, 2023.

In this podcast Leighann discusses God's irresistible grace and its' impact on salvation with Rick Nelson, Ph. D.. Rick studied the methodology of evangelism extensively, and has come to the conclusion that we bring nothing more than our desperate need for Jesus to the place where we are saved. You don't want to miss him sharing his own conversion experience that happened   when he was the pa...

In this podcast, Leighann and Chuck candidly talked about prayer, spiritual warfare and the battle to believe, especially as related to praying for and loving people who are lost or who have lost their way. You are going to love Chuck’s transparency and his simple, yet profound definitions of spiritual warfare and prayer. You can learn more about Chuck and his ministry at www.chucklawless.com Be s...

Today's podcast is specifically for this week we call holy. During lent this year Leighann's been reading a devotion daily on social media from her book Meet Me at the Manger and I'll Lead You to the Cross, 100 Daily Devotions from Christmas to Easter. This week, listeners have walked in the footsteps of the people who were part of Jesus' death and resurrection. The Fragrance of Holy Anointing goe...

In this episode, Leighann and her husband Tom share what they have learned in their first decade of parenting adult children. While parenting adults can be challenging, you have everything you need to succeed. Listen and learn 5 of the most valuable things Tom and Leighann have learned in their journey. 5 Things We’ve Learned in This World of Parenting Adults 1. It’s okay to be okay that they didn...

In this episode you will hear the final teaching of the 4 session course Leighann wrote called Teach My Heart to Pray. This is a basic course on prayer designed to help mobilize your church to pray. In this episode Leighann shares 3 questions to ask before you stop praying for something, 3 questions to ask before you give up, and then 4 things she's learned when she's spent time in the "mean" time...

2 Thessalonians 3:3 Psalm 36:5

I don't often address issues that might be divisive but decided to give my reflections on what the Southern Baptist Convention's executive committee did a few weeks ago. Their actions directly impact women in ministry; more specifically, women who are serving in pastoral roles. In this episode I discuss how the SBC functions, what the "office of the pastor" is understood to be, and why the current...

This is part 1 of Session 2 in my 4-session study called Teach My Heart to Pray. You can access all 4 sessions and participate in this study online at this link: https://www.prayerclinic.com/store/CvPJ8L9T You can purchase the companion book here: https://www.prayerclinic.com/store-prayer-clinic Go to www.prayerclinic.com  to learn more about the Prayer Clinic ministry and what it can do for...

  How to pray for the lost: 5 Prayers 1. Ask God to do these things Father God, we pray that You would sanctify __________. Draw a circle around their lives, and set them apart from all the others so that they are saved by You, Devote your full attention to _________, and work on __________ with the same mighty power You used to set the world into motion. Continue as long as it takes unt...

Listen to Leighann as she reflects and dives into her husband, Tom McCoy's Sunday February 12, 2023 message on Submission in marriage and what God intends that submission to look like. Submit to God and each other. Listen to the full sermon here.

In this episode Leighann share the 2nd 3 ways to experience joy no matter what kind of chaos comes your way. The full list of 6 includes: 1. Float, don't paddle. Psalm 46:10 2. Know that darkness can't overcome light. John 8:12 3. Know that you serve a God who "sees you." Genesis 6:13 4. Remember God answers us when we pray. Isaiah 8:3-4--"And I went to the prophetess, and she conceived and bore a...

In this episode Leighann discusses her determination to discover the Joy that is ours in the Chaos that is inevitable. This is the first part of a 2 part lesson. In this lesson Leighann will discuss how to: 1. Float don't paddle. Psalm 46:10--"Be still and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." 2. Know that darkness can't overcome light. John 8:12...

In this podcast Leighann discusses what it means to be the "tiny little branch" abiding in the Vine that is Jesus. You can access the daily devotional videos Leighann mentioned at the Thompson Station Church webiste, www.tsclife.org or click this link https://tsclife.org/21days Check out HaYovel at www.serveisrael.com Learn more about the Prayer Clinic ministry at www.prayerclinic.com