SIGNIFICANT WOMEN: Learning About Lettie Cowman – with Michelle Ule

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SIGNIFICANT WOMEN: Learning About Lettie Cowman - with Michelle Ule

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SIGNIFICANT Women

HOST: Carol McLeod

CAROL MCLEOD MINISTRIES

In this inspiring episode, Carol McLeod sits down with author Michelle Ule to explore the remarkable life of Letty Cowman—the woman behind the beloved devotional Streams in the Desert. Michelle’s new book, Overflowing Faith, offers an intimate look at Letty’s deep love for Jesus, her passion for missions, and the enduring power of her words.

Michelle shares Letty’s journey from a privileged upbringing in Iowa to becoming a pioneering missionary in Japan, the first female president of an international missionary society, and the heart behind one of the best-selling devotionals of all time. You’ll hear stories of Letty’s extraordinary faith, her partnership with her husband Charles, and how God used her obedience to reach millions—even in the face of war, grief, and cultural barriers.

From Japan to Europe, from grief to global missions, Letty’s story reminds us that significance doesn’t require perfection—just a willing heart.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• How Letty Cowman and her husband led a campaign to bring the gospel to every home in Japan
• Why Streams in the Desert has never gone out of print in over 100 years
• How Letty learned to hear God’s voice through worship and scripture
• What we can learn from Letty’s fearless leadership as a woman in ministry
• How Michelle Ule brings history to life through the stories of faith-filled women

Books Mentioned:

Overflowing Faith: Letty Cowman and Streams in the Desert by Michelle Ule

Streams in the Desert by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman

Mrs. Oswald Chambers: The Woman behind the World’s Bestselling Devotional by Michelle Ule

Don’t miss Michelle’s heartfelt prayer for anyone feeling called to share the story of Jesus in their own unique way.

Connect with Michelle Ule:
Website: michelleule.com
Facebook & Instagram: @michelleulewriter

Have a prayer request or feedback?
Email Carol at: [email protected]
She and her team would love to pray for you.

Connect with Carol McLeod at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

This episode first appeared on https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/significant-women-podcast

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About the Author

Carol McLeod is a best-selling author and popular speaker at women’s conferences and retreats, where she teaches the Word of God with great joy and enthusiasm. Carol encourages and empowers women with passionate and practical biblical messages mixed with her own special brand of hope and humor. Carol is a prolific author and loves digging for truth in the Word of God. Carol writes a weekly blog, “Joy For the Journey,” that has been named in the Top 50 Faith Blogs for Women. Carol also writes a weekly column for “Ministry Today.” Carol has been married to her college sweetheart, Craig, for 41 years and is the mother of five children in heaven and five children on earth. Graduates of Oral Roberts University, Craig and Carol have spent the past 38 years pastoring churches across America.

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