Significant Women with Carol McLeod | Carol Mcleod Ministries

Welcome back to the Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod. 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.Order The Christmas Tree Farm from Baker Book House at https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/579828Connect with Melody on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/melodycarlsonauthor/Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ or email her at carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw   Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Welcome back to the Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod! On today’s show Carol is joined by best selling author Lynette Eason, whose latest book is titled ‘Target Acquired.” 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.Order Target Acquired from Baker Book House at https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/553563Connect with Lynette at lynetteeason.comConnect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ or email her at carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

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. Rebekah is a mom to 5, including 2 fostered and adopted children, and has a heart to see the church care for those most vulnerable in our culture. Through the medium of film Rebekah and her husband Joshua Weigel have had a wonderful opportunity to share a message of hope around the world! Listen in to hear Rebekah’s story.Learn more about PeaceTree Productions at https://www.peacetreeproductions.com/Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ or email her at carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Welcome back to the Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod! Today Carol is joined by Emily T. Wierenga, author of the memoirs God Who Became Bread, Atlas Girl, Making It Home, as well as the self-help resource Chasing Silhouettes: How to Help a Loved One Battling an Eating Disorder.  In 2014, she was used by God to establish The Lulu Tree Foundation, a nonprofit that operates in villages around the world, equipping families to become sustainable through the local church. She is passionate about advocating for the poor and loves traveling to Africa and doing church at a local mental health drop-in center.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. When all she had was dry religion she craved a Communion that was more than an empty ritual. Listen in to hear her story.Connect with Emily at https://emilytwierenga.comOrder God Who Became Bread: A True Story of Starving, Feasting, and Feeding Others on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ASkC8BConnect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ or email her at carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Damaging and unhealthy messages about body image bombard us on a daily basis. Turn on the tv, scroll on your phone, or see a magazine cover in the grocery store, and you will be confronted with the latest fad diet, the newest way to drop 10 pounds, and the miracle cream that will make you look ten years younger. As a Christian, you might wonder, does God actually care how I eat? Or if I exercise? My guest today is Stacy Reaoch, author of the new book, Beautiful Freedom: How the Bible Shapes Your View of Appearance, Food and Fitness. Her 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. Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

This season on the Significant Women podcast, I have had the privilege to get to know so many of my favorite Christian fiction authors. As many of you know, Christian fiction was my escape when my children were young and we were in the midst of homeschooling. It transported me to a different place and time, and gave me a host of new “friends” to meet and stories to explore. 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.  Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

As you already know, I am a fan of Christian fiction, and as a believer in Jesus Christ, I am compelled to support those authors and artists who are creating God-honoring content in a broken culture. 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! Lean in and listen as we get to know her. Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

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. Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

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 shape and reshape who we are and who we can become. If you want to improve your mental health, strengthen your spiritual life, and learn how to produce Christlike character, lean in and listen.  Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

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 going to prove to you why fiction matters. Lean in and listen as we get to know them and the heart of their ministry.  Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

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 who has been creating memorable stories for over twenty years, and her latest book, The Song of Sourwood Mountain, takes us to the dawn of the twentieth century in Eastern Kentucky with the story of Mira. Her 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.  Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Legacy ChangerDo 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’t have to be this way. Your legacy can be different, and the change starts with you. Lean in and listen as we dive into this great conversation. Connect with Kristen Hallinan at https://www.kristenhallinan.com/ Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Life Is Messy, God Is GoodEach 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 our ridiculous messes and even the really difficult I-didn’t-sign-up-for-this losses to shape us. Lean in and listen as we dive into this great conversation. Connect with Cynthia Yanof at https://cynthiayanof.com/ Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

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. Lean in and listen to this engaging episode. Connect with Rachel Miller at https://www.rachelmillerauthor.com/ Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

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 Creamery series, as well as many beloved clean contemporary romance novels.Connect with Suzanne Woods Fisher at https://suzannewoodsfisher.com/The Significant Women podcast is full of personal stories, dynamic hope, and sage wisdom from women who have gleaned all that they can from the ordinary days of an uncommon life. They aren’t significant because of their fame or success…they are significant because Jesus is in the details of their lives. Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

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://anniedonnellon.com/ Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

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 shadows and bloom beautifully, embracing your truest self. Connect with Cally Logan at https://callylogan.com/ Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

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. Regardless of your upbringing, socio-economic status, education, family background, or religious beliefs, we have all experienced trauma. It creeps and seeps into our lives, affecting our outlook, relationships, priorities, and choices.My guests today are mother/daughter duo Sarah & Isabel Bowling, and their new book, “Road to Wholeness: Healing from Trauma,” is a unique look at the parable of the Good Samaritan through the lens of trauma. It will give you insight for healing from the trauma of your own story, as well as how to love and interact with others’ as they navigate their own journey of healing. Thankfully, Jesus can help us to transform trauma so it isn’t transferred, causing ripple effects of damage and hurt.Connect with Sarah Bowling at https://sarahbowling.org/ Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

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 to share with us the five types of leaps we all have to take to propel ourselves into fulfilling God’s destiny for us. I highly encourage you to grab her latest book “Taking the 5 Leaps” on Amazon (https://amzn.to/4b36tCu) or wherever great books are sold. Connect with Rachel Scott at https://rachelgscott.com/  Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

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 Word hold the attention of saints and skeptics alike. Lean in and listen, my friend.Connect with Alicia Britt Chole at https://aliciachole.com/The Significant Women podcast is full of personal stories, dynamic hope, and sage wisdom from women who have gleaned all that they can from the ordinary days of an uncommon life. They aren’t significant because of their fame or success…they are significant because Jesus is in the details of their lives.Connect with Carol McLeod at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw