SIGNIFICANT WOMEN PODCAST: Writing Amish Fiction – with Shelley Shepard Gray
Join Carol McLeod on today’s episode for an encouraging conversation with prolific and talented author Shelley Shepard Gray!
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.
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.
Life Is Messy. God Is Good
“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. What happens when you do “all the right things” and life still doesn’t look like how you envisioned it?
“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.
“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. Lean in and listen as you get to know Annie Donnellon, an accomplished singer, voice actor, and comedian.
“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. 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.
“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. Trauma is something that rewires your brain and moving forward, your instincts and your outlook are altered as a result of it.
“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. 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.
“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. 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.
“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. Bodie Thoene (along with her husband Brock) has authored over 70 historical fiction novels. Over 35 million copies of her books are in print in over 30 languages across the globe.
“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.
“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. 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.
“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. Meredith Cook’s fantastic new book is going to help instill the great commission into the heart of the next generation.
“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. Lauren Green, Chief Religion Correspondent for Fox News and host of the podcast Lighthouse Faith joins the Significant Podcast today.
“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. 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.
“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. Growing up is hard. If you have a tween girl in your life, you do not want to miss this episode of the Significant Women podcast.
“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. I want to share the word the Lord gave me for Carol McLeod Ministries this year.
“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. 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.
“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. Lean in and listen to Sarah’s incredible story
“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. 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.
“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. 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.
“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. Whether it’s candy, that third glass of wine, or mindlessly scrolling through social media, there are any number of unhealthy practices and habits that cast Christian women into a sea of shame and depression… But it doesn’t have to be that way.
“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.
“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.
“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.
My guest today is Mimika Cooney, and she is a mindset and neuroplasticity expert. She’s going to help us learn how to shift our mindset and develop grit. If you love to think about what you think and you’ve ever wondered why you think it, today’s episode is for you.
God gives us challenging tasks, forcing us to rely on Him to complete them.
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!
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.
Are you exhausted from dreaming big and chasing an extraordinary life? Have you tried to embrace the everyday and find meaning in the mundane, only to feel like you’re settling for a boring life?
My guest, Tina Yeager, invites us to discover how God reinvents rusty and flawed folks like us into cherished masterpieces who glorify him daily.
God has planned a colorful, flavorful, chains-free future for you, his cherished child, to enjoy. Right here, and right now.
Marriage is hard work, and a second marriage can be even more challenging. If that’s you today, lean in and listen to this conversation with professional Christian marriage counselors Ron and Nancy Keller.
In her new book Flourish, Grace meets the reader in their heartache, disappointment, and pain and gives encouragement and a fresh perspective on the winter seasons we all go through, as well as practical steps to not just survive but to find purpose in the unknown and unexpected.
This week Carol welcomes author Hannah Anderson for a special Christmastime episode of the show. Hannah recently released an advent devotional titled “Heaven and Nature Sing: 25 Advent Reflections to Bring Joy to the World.”
The brains behind The Neighborhood Cafe, Amy Lively has inspired and empowered many to connect with their neighbors in a hopeful and practical way.
For most of her life, Julie has been “spiritual but not religious,” but after a series of events following her move to Houston, she couldn’t deny God’s existence and His plan for her life.
Jesus modeled storytelling for us during His earthly ministry, and He’s still writing stories in each of our lives today.
When we seek His strength, we need to listen for the still, small voice of God that helps us grow, change, and increase our obedience to Him.
When we seek His strength, we need to listen for the still, small voice of God that helps us grow, change, and increase our obedience to Him.
Are you a mom feeling overwhelmed, over-worried, and overstressed? Caris Snider understands! Her latest devotional, Car Line Mom, offers you encouragement with 100 fun, warm, and on-the-go devotions that remind you of God’s love.
Remember that God loves and accepts you despite any flaws and insecurities.
Take time to reflect on your thoughts, attitudes, and actions that may be inhibiting your progress.
Are you a mom feeling overwhelmed, over-worried, and overstressed? Caris Snider understands! Her latest devotional, Car Line Mom, offers you encouragement with 100 fun, warm, and on-the-go devotions that remind you of God’s love.
Those who have strong relationships live happier and more fulfilled lives, and in her new book, Rooted Joy, best-selling author Becky Harling invites us to experience the deeply rooted joy promised in the book of Philippians.
Those who have strong relationships live happier and more fulfilled lives, and in her new book, Rooted Joy, best-selling author Becky Harling invites us to experience the deeply rooted joy promised in the book of Philippians.
Tired of the dieting roller coaster? Laura Acuña understands. She lived the cycle of shame and defeat for almost 50 years … until the Lord set her free.
Tired of the dieting roller coaster? Laura Acuña understands. She lived the cycle of shame and defeat for almost 50 years … until the Lord set her free.
What is the presence of God, exactly? Christians often talk about ‘seeking God’s presence’ or praying for God ‘to be present with us in this place.’ But what exactly does that mean?
What is the presence of God, exactly? Christians often talk about ‘seeking God’s presence’ or praying for God ‘to be present with us in this place.’ But what exactly does that mean?
As an award-winning author and the founder of Every Life Ministries, Erica Wiggenhorn teaches the life-transforming truths of Scripture. By digging deeply into God’s Word, Erica encourages you to discover your unique purpose, accept God’s promises, and live by His power.
Amanda Jenkin’s husband, Dallas, is the creator of The Chosen, the first multi-season TV series about the life of Jesus. Listen in today to go behind the scenes of the show and the Jenkins family that makes it happen!
“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. Author of 16 books, Co-Founder of the Dare to Be Conference, and Founder of The We Are One Foundation, Charlotte Gambill is passionate about supporting those making a difference in the most difficult and broken of places. Listen in to hear her story!
Join Carol today for an enriching conversation with sought-after bible teacher, author, communicator, and mentor Charlotte Gambill!
Jessica explores topics like the fundamental need for connection, the clinical mental health implications of loneliness, preparing your heart for loss (she writes from experience), friendship, and much more. Listen in for her encouraging conversation with Carol!
In Transforming Love, Amy Boucher Pye unpacks the dynamics of the remarkable friendships Jesus had with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, inviting you to be transformed by the same Love that changed their lives.
Despite facing struggles such as drug addiction, Karrie Garcia emerged victorious through her faith in Jesus Christ.
Unlike today’s church, God is not mystified by the presence of unmarried Christ-followers in the pews. In fact, he has masterful plans for those without a ring on their finger. Alisha Plummer points out how God is eager to empower them with purpose and passion!
Hannah was a homeschooling mother of 5 when she was falsely accused of the murder of a soon-to-be-adopted foster child and sentenced to life in prison. Instead of growing bitter, she chose to embrace where God had placed her and share the Gospel with her fellow inmates.
Bill Jauss’ latest book, Distraction Detox, will help you release emotional barriers, restructure priorities, and realize God’s best. Billie and Dave, a Major League Baseball coach, spend the baseball season on the road and the off-season in southwest Florida.
Episode 60 – Join host John Matarazzo with special guest Andy Gauvain for discussion about dreaming with God. Hear Andy’s story of how God has led him and his family to start a business and how even Covid-19 isn’t keeping his dream down.
Today’s guest is author and teacher Cally Logan, whose most recent book is titled Dear Future Husband: A Love Letter Journey While Waiting for God’s Best. Listen in for a beautiful conversation full of wisdom from both Carol and Cally.
“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.
“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.
The author of more than fifty books, Sandra Byrd’s work spans from children’s and adult fiction to Christian devotions. Her newest devotional, Dwell, was published in Spring 2023.
Amanda’s husband, Dallas, is the creator of The Chosen, the first multi-season TV series about the life of Jesus. She creates The Chosen’s extra content, including devotionals and podcasts and The Chosen children’s books. Listen in today to go behind the scenes of the show and the Jenkins family that makes it happen!
Carol is joined today for an exciting interview with Dr. Tracy Strawberry. Tracy is an international speaker, published author, CEO, and wife of baseball legend Darryl Strawberry. She teaches people how to get their life back and their hearts healed by moving beyond their habits, their past, and their pain.
Join Carol McLeod for an inspiring conversation with author, speaker, and confidence coach Amy Debrucque!
Join Carol McLeod and the Significant Women podcast for a beautiful conversation with YesFM Christian radio host and producer Maggie Tabbert. Maggie’s story is one of abuse, addiction, incarceration, and redemption that you won’t want to miss.
As a Christian and a therapist, Jenita’s writing comes from both a place of understanding intertwined with tools and resources. She hopes that through her writing, she can offer hope, healing, wisdom, and peace.
Join Carol McLeod and the Significant Women Podcast for a wonderful interview with author and Christian Life Coach Victoria D. Walker Lydon! Victoria’s ministry is called Choose 2 Think and focuses on cultivating a Godly thought life, as inspired by 2 Corinthians 10:5.
This week Carol is joined by author Brooke McGlothlin for a heartfelt conversation about motherhood, prayer, and peace that passes understanding.
Shayna Rattler is the founder of a God Shift Movement and empowers individuals and organizations around the world to experience a God shift that moves them out of disruption or delay into a greater destiny, expectancy, and possibility. Her wit and humor make God’s word relatable, and her direct communication style makes it actionable.
Natalie Runion is Pastor’s Kid turned Pastor who knows the heartbreak and betrayal of facing church hurt. Despite that pain, Natalie has been anointed by God to love Jesus by serving his broken church.
Join Carol McLeod today for a life-giving conversation with author and neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson! Michelle lives to break the grip of anxiety and fear, foster regeneration, and renew life in her readers and listeners.
Listen in for the sort of wisdom that can only be gained through years of grief and reliance on God.
This week Carol McLeod is joined by author Becky Powell to discuss her tragic and inspiring story told in Awful Beautiful Life. Her book is more than a memoir, it is a first-hand account of God’s powerful provision in the midst of suicide, lawsuits, and loss.
“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. After multiple pregnancy losses and a healthy birth, Jenny Albers decided to share her story in a new book titled Courageously Expecting: 30 Days of Encouragement for Pregnancy After Loss.
“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.
“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. Beverly Lewis is a renowned author of over 100 books, most notably within the Amish fiction genre. Listen in for an inspiring and joy filled conversation!
“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. Beverly Lewis is a renowned author of over 100 books, most notably within the Amish fiction genre. Listen in for an inspiring and joy filled conversation!
“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. Join Carol McLeod today on the Significant Women Podcast for a helpful and eye-opening interview with author Molly DeFrank.
“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. On today’s show, Carol welcomes her first male guest: Pastor Terry A. Smith from The Life Christian Church in New Jersey.
“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. Author of 16 books, Co-Founder of the Dare to Be Conference, and Founder of The We Are One Foundation, Charlotte Gambill is passionate about supporting those making a difference in the most difficult and broken of places. Listen in to hear her story!
“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. Join Carol McLeod today for an exciting conversation with prolific author and speaker Pam Farrel!