Significant Women | Carol McLeod

Tune in to hear about the work and passion that goes into crafting engaging historical fiction and much more!

Listen in for encouragement for facing the aches, pains, fears, and challenges of old age with generosity, gratitude, and honesty.

In today’s heartfelt and rich conversation, Carol and Niki discuss practical ways to maintain intimacy with God amidst uncertainty and the significance of open conversations with Him, encouraging listeners to bring their struggles to God.

This conversation is one full of encouragement and practical insights for moving past your insecurities and into acting out and participating in God’s love.

Listen in for encouragement from someone who knows what it is to surrender her plans and dreams for what God has in store for her.

Erin Warren has experienced her share of life’s wilderness through family health challenges and more, but has used her circumstances as an opportunity to truly trust in God’s provision.

Join Carol McLeod and Carol Kent on today’s episode as they discuss both Carol Kent’s story and an exciting upcoming trip the two will be leading!

Tune in to hear how God has brought about restoration and connection in Cindy’s life, even in the midst of deep pain.

Tune in to be inspired to bring the richness of scripture in its original languages into the practicalities of life following Jesus.

In today’s enlightening conversation, Carol McLeod speaks with Dr. Patricia Boyce, a licensed professional counselor, about her journey of faith, mental health, and the importance of community support.

Listen in for a story of God’s faithfulness and work against the odds!

In a continuation of our series on the topic of depression, today’s episode features an encouraging talk with return guest Chanel Dokun. Chanel is an author, life coach, and the Co-Founder of Healthy Minds NYC, a thriving group therapy practice in Manhattan.

Dr. Michelle speaks from both personal and professional experience about the challenges of depression as well as some strategies for journeying through it. Listen in for another encouraging episode!

Listen in as Dr. Alan Weissenbacher shares about the causes of and approaches to overcoming depression from both his professional expertise and personal story.

My guest today is Helen Smallbone…you might know her better as the mom of Grammy-winning Rebecca St. James and For King and Country’s Luke and Joel Smallbone! Her remarkable story will encourage you today how important a mother’s faith is in the face of all odds.

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.

Today’s episode of the Significant Women Podcast features an important conversation with performer and producer Camille Kampouris! Camille is one of the faces behind Angel Studio’s latest film, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.—an exciting new look into the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

My dear friend Susie Larson shares how God helped her move from disappointment and hurt to genuine expectancy. Lean in and listen to Susie’s incredible story, and don’t forget to grab her latest book, Waking Up to the Goodness of God: 40 Days Toward Healing and Wholeness.

Join Carol McLeod for a thought-provoking conversation with celebrated author and professor Dr. Sandra Richter!

Today’s episode features a joyful and inspiring conversation with author Kathi Lipp, whose latest book is titled ‘Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to Make Space for a Day of Rest.’

Camille is one of the faces behind Angel Studio’s latest film, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.—an exciting new look into the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Generations of confusion have kept women from answering God’s call to lead, depriving God’s kingdom of crucial gifts and abilities. Entrusted to Lead shows women what it looks like to lead with confidence in the workplace and in ministry—and why Jesus always wanted women to have a seat at the table.

The faith those early settlers took with them across the waters to the new land is what kept them. That same faith now inspires Johanna’s writing.

Dr. Bengtson’s newest book is titled Sacred Scars and is an exploration of the encouraging truth that past pain and brokenness can serve as preparation for what God wants to do in and through his children if we’ll only surrender to and trust in him.

In the book and in today’s show, Billie shares some of the lessons and ideas she’s learned about relationships from years in the world of professional baseball. Lean in and listen!

Join Carol McLeod on today’s episode for an encouraging conversation with prolific and talented author Shelley Shepard Gray!

Raeanne has seen God move in her life time and again, particularly through the world-changing ministry of Mercy Ships.

Join Carol McLeod for an interview ranging from  Barbara’s coming to faith through the Jesus movement to her mission experience on a reservation to her new calling as an author following her husband’s passing.

On today’s show, Carol is joined by prolific author of over 250 books, Melody Carlson! Melody’s most recent book is coming in right in time for early Christmas shopping and is titled ‘The Christmas Tree Farm.” Listen in to be inspired by Melody’s story.

Lynette writes fiction in a unique and intriguing genre - romantic suspense! Listen in to hear her story and the ways her faith in Jesus shapes her writing.

On today’s episode of the Significant Women Podcast, Carol McLeod is thrilled to welcome Rebekah Weigel, writer and producer of Angel Studios film Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.

A former anorexic who nearly starved to death, Emily longed for more—the more she’d glimpsed during her childhood in the Congo, surrounded by vibrant faith.

Lisent to Stacy's fresh take on stewarding our bodies as a gift from God might change your perspective on health and wellness. Let’s lean in and listen.

My guest today is Angela Hunt, an award-winning and best-selling author of Biblical fiction whose own story might surprise you. Lean in and listen as we get to know her.

My guest today is bestselling author Rachel Hauck, who has been penning heartwarming and inspiring Christian Fiction for nearly thirty years. She’s just released a novel that takes us back to the 80s!

My guest Julie Seals has overcome Spina Bifida, a 17-year addiction to crystal methamphetamine and alcohol, the amputation of her left leg, and a life sentence in federal prison to share her relentless passion for seeing people SET FREE from darkness to boldly live out the call of God upon their lives!

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.

We know that Scripture calls us to renew our minds, but what does that actually look like in real life?

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.

This story reminds us all of the unexpected blessings that can come when we dare to give up control of our lives to God. Lean in and listen as we get to know Ann Gabhart and the heart of her latest book.