Jolt of Joy

In December 2006, an 18-year-old Katie Davis Majors traveled as a missionary to Uganda. Falling in love with its people, Katie moved to Uganda one year later where she soon founded Amazima Ministries with the mission of empowering the Ugandan people. She made the nationally-known decision to become an adoptive mother to 13 beautiful girls by the time she was 23. Through the years, she has become only more sure of God's unfailing faithfulness and kindness. Lean in and listen to her incredible story. Don't forget to check out her latest book, Our Faithful God Devotional: 52 Weeks of Leaning on His Unchanging Character and her New York Times Bestseller, Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and RedemptionConnect with Katie Davis Majors on her website at https://katiedavismajors.comThe 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

The New Year provides a beautiful time of reflection and hope. It also quickly reminds us how difficult it is to change and grow into the people we desire to be. Join Carol this week, in anticipation of January 1st, as she shares from scripture about how true change is possible only in surrender to God. Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

After centuries of anticipation, finally the savior of the world is born in the form of a babe. Join Carol today as she reads from the Christmas account in Luke and celebrates with us in worship, where humanity meets the God of the universe in great joy. Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

The good news of Christmas calls us to lay aside fear and rejoice just as the shepherds did. Just like the angels, we are called to sing out those glad tidings of great joy to the waiting world around us. Join Carol today as she reads from the gospel of Luke and reminds us all of the miraculous gift of our incarnate king. Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

How does God's favor upon Mary relate to your life? Far more than you might realize! Join Carol McLeod for this week's episode of Jolt of Joy exploring Luke chapter 1, the way God often accomplishes what we see as impossible, and the source of everlasting joy we find in Jesus. Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

Elizabeth and Zacharias spent their lives trusting God through a long season of waiting. They were patient and faithful, believing that His plan was best. Join Carol today as she shares from Luke chapter 1 of the faith we can have in seasons of preparation, trusting that God will work through us in His own perfect timing.  Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

Join Carol McLeod for the final episode of her series on the life of Joseph from the book of Genesis. Today's story reaches a dramatic conclusion, with true reconciliation for a broken family.   We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” can be a mighty long and challenging “mean while”. Such is the story of Joseph – and it is likely to be the story of your life as well!   Connect with Carol and order your copy of Meanwhile at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ 

Join Carol McLeod for another teaching in her Meanwhile series, based on the life of Joseph from the Old Testament. In today's show, Carol shares from Genesis 42, 43, and 44, and a prophecy is fulfilled.   We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” can be a mighty long and challenging “mean while”. Such is the story of Joseph – and it is likely to be the story of your life as well!   Connect with Carol and order your copy of Meanwhile at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ 

On today's episode of a Jolt of Joy, Joseph experiences God's favor in a grand and unexpected way. Join Carol McLeod for this teaching on the life of Joseph of the Old Testament.   We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” can be a mighty long and challenging “mean while”. Such is the story of Joseph – and it is likely to be the story of your life as well!   Connect with Carol and order your copy of Meanwhile at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ 

This week on a Jolt of Joy Carol explores Genesis 40 and 41: the stories of Joseph interpreting dreams in Egypt. After many years of hardship, one of the purposes God has been preparing Joseph is finally revealed.   We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” can be a mighty long and challenging “mean while”. Such is the story of Joseph – and it is likely to be the story of your life as well!   Connect with Carol and order your copy of Meanwhile at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ 

Join Carol McLeod this week for a continuation of the story of the life of Joseph. This episode features the events of Genesis 39, from Joseph being sold as a slave into the household of Potiphar to being thrown into jail following an accusation from Potiphar's wife.   We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” can be a mighty long and challenging “mean while”. Such is the story of Joseph – and it is likely to be the story of your life as well!   Connect with Carol and order your copy of Meanwhile at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ 

Join Carol McLeod for the third installment of her series Meanwhile, based on the life of Joseph of the Old Testament. Today's episode deals with Joseph being thrown into a cistern only to be racing and sold as a slave: horrible events that will later prove to be used by God is the wisdom of His prevenient grace.   We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” can be a mighty long and challenging “mean while”. Such is the story of Joseph – and it is likely to be the story of your life as well!   Connect with Carol and order your copy of Meanwhile at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ 

Join Carol McLeod for the second episode of her new series, Meanwhile, based on the life of Joseph. Or today's show Carol gets into Genesis chapter 37 with dreams, a many colored coat, and brothers plotting against one of their own.   We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” can be a mighty long and challenging “mean while”. Such is the story of Joseph – and it is likely to be the story of your life as well!   Connect with Carol and order your copy of Meanwhile at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ 

Welcome back to Jolt of Joy with Carol McLeod! Today's episode is the start of a new Fall series based off of Carol's latest book Meanwhile: Meeting God in the Wait. Listen in as Carol shares the start of Joseph's story in Genesis 37.    We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” can be a mighty long and challenging “mean while”. Such is the story of Joseph – and it is likely to be the story of your life as well!   Connect with Carol and order your copy of Meanwhile at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ 

Join Carol McLeod for the final episode of her summer teaching series, Vibrant. Today's show concludes with 1 Peter 1:6-7 and the great hope we have that sorrow cannot keep us from joy, but enhances our joy in Christ. Carol's website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_/?hl=en

Listen in with Carol McLeod as she teaches from 1 Peter 1:3-5 and 2 Corinthians 1:20 of the vibrant hope we have in Jesus. Carol's website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_/?hl=en

Take a trip with Carol McLeod today, off the beaten path of life, to view a great wonder: the crossroads of joy and sorrow. Learn how a realization of our powerlessness can in turn help conform us to the image of Jesus. Scripture from Romans 8:28-29 and 1 Peter 1:3-5. Carol's website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_/?hl=en

Join Carol McLeod for an inspiring episode of Jolt of Joy, featuring stories from her Dad, her Mom, and King David. Scriptures found in Psalm 92:12-15, 2 Samuel 12:20, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, and Isaiah 61:3. Carol's website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_/?hl=en

Listen in today for a vibrant lesson from Carol McLeod on the plans God has for us to tap into his power. Scripture from Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 119:109, Acts chapter 1, and Psalm 27:14.   Carol's website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_/?hl=en

Join Carol McLeod today for a lesson from her Vibrant series focused on the truths found in Isaiah 61:3 and a story of storm survival. Carol's website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_/?hl=en

Welcome to Jolt of Joy with Carol McLeod! In today's show Carol continues her Vibrant series with a lesson from Isaiah 43:18-19, encouraging us all to grow closer to God and seek the new hope He gives. Carol's website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_/?hl=en

Join Carol McLeod for a new Jolt of Joy podcast series based on her recent book: Vibrant! In today's episode Carol introduces the book of Habakkuk and encourages us to worship God regardless of our circumstances. Listen in for more insights on what it means to follow Jesus in a world full of discouragement and how to develop a vibrant joy for all seasons.

Join Carol McLeod for the final episode of her series on Ephesians : Becoming. Today's episode includes teaching on Chapter 6 and the armor of God from the final portions of the book.   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Listen to today's episode of Jolt of Joy with Carol McLeod for a strong dose of encouragement and teaching from Ephesians chapter 6.   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Join Carol McLeod today for teaching on God's will for our individual lives as well as for the good of the family as a whole from Ephesians 5:17 - 6:9.   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Join McLoed today for a review lesson on what we've been learning through Ephesians Chapter 5!   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Join Carol McLeod this week for an insightful lesson from Ephesians 5:15-27.   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Join Carol McLeod today for a beautiful lesson on walking out of sin and into Christ's light from Ephesians 5:1-14.   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Join Carol McLeod today for a meaningful and practical lesson on taking off the old self and putting on the new one.  Taken from Ephesians 4:22-32.   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Join Carol McLeod for an inspiring teaching from Ephesians 4:13 - 24.   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Join Carol McLeod today for a lesson from Ephesians 4:1-13 on both the unity we have in Christ and the diverse gifting we have in making up His body.   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Join Carol McLeod for a rich teaching from Ephesians 4:1-2. The second half of the book of Ephesians is increasingly more practical, and today's lesson focuses on humility, gentleness, and patience.   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Listen in today for a true jolt of joy! Carol teaches from Ephesians 3:20-21, reminding us both of God's wild power far beyond all expectations, and of His incredible life-changing praise-worthy glory.   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Join Carol McLeod for an inspiring and rich teaching from Ephesians 3:11 - 19.   Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Listen today as Carol shares from the incredibly rich passage of Ephesians 2:19 - 3:10. Over just a few verses Paul addresses loneliness, unity, the mystery of Christ, and more! Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com    

We all know what it's like to feel rejected, and we certainly have experienced division as well. Join Carol today as she reads from Ephesians 2:11-18 and expounds upon the great peace and acceptance we can experience in Christ. Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Listen in today as Carol McLeod teaches from Ephesians 2:7-10, a beautiful passage that reminds us both of our salvation and the incredible purpose God has given us in our time. Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com  

Join Carol McLeod today as she explores the first verses of Ephesians chapter 2 and the astounding news that believers are brought from death to life through the work of God in Christ. Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com  

God's mighty power is often revealed to the world through His work in the lives of faithful believers. Listen today as Carol McLeod teaches from Ephesians 1:15-21 of the miraculous way God's power can be experienced and appreciated in our lives. Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com  

How can we best pray for those in our lives? What does it mean to have God's perspective? How can we experience the power of God? Tune in this week as Carol McLeod shares an inspiring message from the book of Ephesians. Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

Join Carol McLeod today as she shares from Ephesians 1:13-23 of the seal believers are marked with, the unmatched power of God, and the rich inheritance we have in Christ Jesus. Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com

In Christ we have all we need, from redemption and forgiveness to hope and purpose! Join Carol McLeod today for the 3rd teaching from her inspiring series on Ephesians, entitled ‘Becoming.'  Music by YoungMin You : youngminyou.com