Prayer Clinic

Fasting is a spiritual discipline and for those who follow Christ, it's as mysterious and powerful as prayer—maybe more so! In this episode, Leighann shares what fasting is and how powerful her recent experience with a 40-Day fast was.

This is perhaps one of Leighann's most vulnerable episodes. She shares how she's making sense of her suffering, and how you can too!! Scripture you want to underline are these:Jeremiah 9:23-24Romans 5:3-5

Join Leighann for this interview with Gayla Parker. What a fascinating woman!! You will enjoy her warmth and candor as she and Leighann discuss the challenge and opportunity to share the love of Jesus with people deconstructing their faith.Check out Gayla's bookActive Compassion

In this episode, I am interviewing Casey Merrifield and we are discussing deconstruction. The conversation began in a webinar I was invited to at Lifeway Christian Resources. Their You Lead Webinars included an episode on Deconstruction in March 2024. That's where Casey and I met. We had this conversation soon there-after (just before my own life spun me for a loop) and I am now returning to share this great discussion with you. It's my sincere hope that it encourages and educates you as much as it did me.

As part of our Spicy Grannies series we are visiting with Bathsheba today. This episode is for any woman who's ever felt exploited in any way--it's also for women who've been undone and wonder if anyone cares. God cares!! He knows you, He loves you, and He rewards your resilience. Let's see why Bathsheba made her way into Matthew's genealogy of Jesus.

We're spending some time with Jesus' Spicy Grannies; these are the women Matthew included in Jesus' genealogy (scandalous for him to include them), and discovering just how surprising God is!! This episode is all about Rahab, a prostitute whose people were enemies of Israel.

As we take a deep dive into Genesis 3, we see how Satan charms us to give him access to our lives. And although our disobedience results in consequences far out of our control. God has made a way for us to be redeemed through His Son, Jesus. If you'd like to participate in the Bible study that goes along with these episodes you can download this week's notes here: Eve: Charm'd by Forbidden Fruit

During this 6 part series of podcasts, we are going to discover that the world has absolutely nothing that can even begin to compare with what God has for us. By studying the examples of women in the Bible we will learn to recognize the deceptive “charms” that the devil dangles in front of us and then develop spiritual disciplines that will enable us to hold out for God's best. My prayer is that we will take action steps that will trigger a change in our cravings. And rather than be driven by the desires of the flesh, we will learn to be satisfied with the wisdom, power, love and plans of God. Then, as we exchange the counterfeit for what is real…we will add insult to injury as we battle against Satan's attacks and take the very things that he charm'd us with—and allow God to redeem those things so that they become opportunities for our lives to SHINE for others. For a listening guide and Bible study companion click here.

In this episode Leighann shares some "behind the scenes" reflections on her (and her husband Tom's) recent transition out of 35 years as senior pastor and wife at Thompson Station Church. Learn about her exciting new ministry adventure at Hope4America.us and hear about Charm'd, the new series coming up on the Leighann McCoy podcast.

Leighann never set out to learn so much about deconstruction but when her own daughter began the tumultuous journey, she was motivated to dig deep in hopes of reconnecting with her. On this episode (that completes our series on deconstruction), Leighann's daughter, Selah Standish share her candid response to Leighann's previous 3 episodes. Selah and Leighann are starting a new podcast together where they will go much deeper into this conversation. The are calling their new podcast, Love works! HARD!! Stay tuned for the premier of this podcast soon. The book Leighann mentions in this podcast is The Great Dechurching, Who's leaving, Why are They Going? and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?

Leighann never set out to learn so much about deconstruction but when her own daughter began the tumultuous journey, she was motivated to dig deep in hopes of reconnecting with her. On this episode (that completes our series on deconstruction), Leighann's daughter, Selah Standish share her candid response to Leighann's previous 3 episodes. Selah and Leighann are starting a new podcast together where they will go much deeper into this conversation. The are calling their new podcast, Love works! HARD!! Stay tuned for the premier of this podcast soon. The book Leighann mentions in this podcast is ⁠The Great Dechurching, Who's leaving, Why are They Going? and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?

We wrap up our conversation with Mikel and Kaleigh in this episode. The girls give pastors and their wives some great advice and encouragement and then they share what they would tell their younger selves and what they want to say to other PKs. We had such a good time recording these episodes that we will probably have some more conversations in the future. ENJOY!

In this episode Mikel and Kaleigh give ministry parents advice on how to create safe space for their children to process and develop their own faith in the messy middle of the ministry home.

In this episode Mikel and Kaleigh continue sharing their experiences of growing up in the ministry. Their honest reflections present a challenge to the church. Let's take Jesus' words to heart when He exhorted us to love each other well, don't forget that He said the world would know we are His disciples by how we love one another.

On this podcast my mom talks about a lot of things—mostly prayer but also spiritual warfare, parenting us, her adult kids —even though we might not need it as much as she thinks we do, she also shares what it's like be a “church lady” in an increasingly post-Christian world. And don't get me started on church ladies!    This is the place where mom admits that she contemplates things that are too wonderful to comprehend and where she shares interviews with people whose lives have greatly influenced hers. Just wait til you hear the interviews she did with my sister and me!    Mostly she wants to remind us that no matter what we're going through, “God's Got This!”   I'm Mikel McCoy and this is my mom's podcast.

As a pastor's wife and mother of PK's I have often wondered at the unique blessings and challenges the life of ministry creates for us and our children. In this season when the church is being challenged, it's good to hear from those whose lives have been most affected by it. Leighann has invited her daughters Mikel and Kaleigh to share their reflections of what it was like growing up PKs.

In our final episode of the advent series Leighann shares her reflections on the love of God demonstrated in the perfect gift of Jesus. It's our prayer that you and your family take some time to worship Him as you celebrate the love you share this Christmas.

This is week 3 of advent and we light the pink candle. In this podcast Leighann shares her thoughts on JOY and how its anchored in the steadfastness of God's power and love.

In this final episode of the 3-part series where Leighann discusses deconstruction, she shares how loving a person who's deconstructing their faith affects you. This episode is for the parent, friend, sibling, spouse or other person who used to share the Christian faith with someone who is deconstructing their faith. Books mentioned are: A Visual Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word by Tim Challies and Josh Byers Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at Good and Evil of Christian History by John Dickson

When Jesus died to save us, He gave us 2 kinds of peace. This week of the advent, as we focus on our Prince of peace, we will discuss both our peace with God, and the peace of God that are ours to experience. Content in this podcast came from these places: Pause to Find Peace Peace Like a River

I know we can't really even begin to get inside the mind and heart of another person, especially one that we disagree with--but, with enough research we can gain insight into what they might be thinking and feeling. In this episode Leighann shares what night be going on inside the people you love who are deconstructing their faith. This is part 2 of our 3 part series on deconstruction.

We are celebrating the advent this Christmas season, and this week's word if HOPE. In this podcast you will learn that when we put our hope in God we will not be disappointed. For a devotion you can share with your family, go to my blog post on either of my websites: www.prayerclinic.com or www.leighannmccoy.com

In this episode Leighann shares 5 cultural realities that impact deconstruction; then tells you the 2 reasons people choose to deconstruct their faith; and what we can do in response to them. This episode isn't for the person deconstructing their faith but rather for the person who loves them. This is part 1 of a 3 part series.

For some people the holidays are not the most wonderful time of the year. Instead they are the most dreaded. Leighann offers hope, encouragement, compassion and practical tips for you if you're dreading the holidays this year.

Well, my friends...here's what's happening. I'm up to my ear lobes in creating content for a class Tom and I are teaching on Wednesday nights at our church. I thought it would be fun to video our daily lessons and post them for our class via email. It was in the process of posting these emails that I discovered that I've lost "day 3" so in an attempt to complete my task quickly, I decided to share "day 3" on my podcast platform. You are getting a brief peek into the work I'm doing for the class we're calling "Perfecting the Art of Parenting Our Prodigal(s)." I hope that you are encouraged by what I'm sharing here. If you'd like to continue the "deep dive" into the story of the prodigal--the one Jesus told in Luke 15--then go over to my website at www.leighannmccoy.com and check out the blog post series.

In this episode, Leighann is sharing an article she found online that offers interesting insight into the popularity of deconstruction in our culture today. The essence of the article is found in this statement: "So before you file divorce papers from the Christianity of your youth, know that doing so is in no way countercultural. Like marital divorce, it's thoroughly acceptable and common. I want to suggest that the far more radical—and truly countercultural—choice isn't to abandon Christian faith because it is maddening, difficult, and out of step with the contemporary zeitgeist. The radical choice is to keep the faith." The article is written by Brett McKraken and is available on the Gospel Coalition website: Deconversion is Not as Countercultural as You Think. Learn more about the class Tom and Leighann will be teaching this fall at Thompson Station Church HERE. And learn more about Leighann's foundational study on prayer, Teach My Heart to Pray Let us help you mobilize your church to pray! Visit www.prayerclinic.com to learn more.

In this episode, Leighann shares how shirking personal responsibility seemingly shrinks free will. The devil wants people to consider themselves at the mercy of powers beyond their control so that he can keep them in bondage. Listen to how he subtly deceives people into thinking they don't have the power God's given them to make their own decisions. As always share this podcast with anyone who might benefit from hearing it. Check out Leighann's blog post here: https://www.leighannmccoy.com/blog/why-it-s-important-to-take-responbility-for-the-choices-we-make-and-why-we-don-t-want-to

Have you ever tried to bind the devil in Jesus' Name and nothing happened? Have you wondered what it means to exercise spiritual authority when you pray? In this episode Leighann launches from a message by Tony Evans that explains what Jesus meant in Matthew 16 and 18 when He challenged us by saying that "whatever" we bind and loose on earth will be bound and loosed in heaven. After you listen to this podcast, share it with a friend and then go listen to Tony Evan's sermon. Check out my facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/LeighannMcCoyPrayAllTheWay Scroll down and find Tony Evans' sermon on Binding and Loosing Or click here to watch his message: The Authority of Binding and Loosing Here is a link to the article about the "Gates of Hell" in Caesarea Philippi Learn how you can start a Prayer Clinic ministry at your church by visiting www.prayerclinic.com

In this episode we find out what causes people to deconstruct their faith, and why deconstruction is actually a good thing. Leighann explains how deconstruction is different than demolition and then gives you 4 great words of advice regarding how best to genuinely love your people if they are deconstructing their faith-- while also clinging tenaciously with the LORD as He holds you fast to your own. Sign up to attend Lifeway's Women's Leadership Forum, November 9-10, 2023 HERE! Articles I quoted from in this episode: "Christians Need a Healthier Approach to Deconstruction"  “How Do Children Make Their Faith Their Own?”  “How to Respond to Faith Deconstruction.”

In this episode Leighann takes a deep dive to define deconstruction, then comes up for air where she shares 3 things you can do if you are loving someone who is deconstructing their faith. Share this episode with anyone you know who needs to be encouraged to rest in the "eye of the storm" that deconstruction creates. Learn more about Lifeway's Leadership Forum in Nashville by clicking here: Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum Check out these articles: "What Does Deconstruction Even Mean?" John Dickson on "Bullies and Saints, an Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History" Here's a link to Christian Book Distributors where you can order John's book: Bullies and Saints, An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History.

Want to know what only God can do? He's alive and well in Las Vegas, NV as He has planted another thriving church that's going to be instrumental in advancing God's Kingdom in all of Las Vegas and the rest of Nevada. Your faith will be fueled as you listen to this conversation between Leighann and Tom, with Steve and Nikki Witt at their home in Henderson, NV. The book Steve mentioned is Old Paths, New Power by Daniel Henderson. CLICK HERE to purchase a copy for yourself. Go to www.prayerclinic.com to learn more about the Prayer Clinic ministry

God doesn't always deliver what we ask for in prayer but He does always answer us when we pray. In this episode Leighann discusses how to embrace a right perspective in prayer. Using Job as an example, Leighann challenges you to let God take you on the adventure of intimacy with Him, not in spite of the hard times, but rather especially through the hard times. You can purchase your copy of the Pray Right study at https://www.leighannmccoy.com/store Learn more about the Prayer Clinic ministry and order resources to offer Leighann's 4 session course on prayer called Teach My Heart to Pray at www.prayerclinic.com

In this episode Leighann speaks briefly about the media coverage related to the SBC and women, then shares a great big tragedy that happened Monday night in her backyard, and a bit about what she's doing right now at her "laughing place" in the NC mountains. If you're struggling to find the good in your current circumstances this episode is for you. You can purchase A Woman's Guide to Hearing God's Voice here.

In this episode Leighann reflects on her own call to ministry and journey of living out her calling as a woman and pastor's wife in the Southern Baptist world. She's responding to the actions of the SBC in New Orleans, 2023. If you are woman in ministry, a pastor's wife, or someone who just wants to understand "what in the world is going on" you will enjoy this podcast. ⁠https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/milton-quintanilla/nearly-500000-members-left-the-sbc-in-2022.html⁠  ⁠https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/sbc-life-articles/sbc-and-women-pastors/ ⁠  ⁠https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2023/06/14/southern-baptists-rick-warren-vote/⁠  ⁠http://www.ethicsandculture.com/blog/2020/can-southern-baptists-use-creeds⁠ 

Rhonda has been my friend for many years, and we've reconnected through her frequent visits to Tennessee. In this conversation, Rhonda shares the story of her firstborn, daughter, Lacy who died at 30 years old after a struggle with opioid addiction. Through the tragic loss of her daughter, Rhonda has learned what it means to really trust God. She challenges us to give up the control we think we have to the One and Only who truly knows what is best and how to accomplish it. Share this episode with anyone you know who's lost a child; and with friends and family members who may be dealing with the disease of addiction. You can find Rhonda's book Remarkable You; Revisiting Love, Regrets, and Celebrations on Amazon HERE. Learn more about Hope is Alive Ministries at their website here: www.hopeisalive.net https://www.facebook.com/groups/hiahopeafterloss Finding Sobriety on a Mountaintop The Phoenix The Phoenix is another ministry Rhonda mentioned was where the only cost to participants is 48 hours sober. Their mission to help people stay sober in community with each other. "If you're in recovery from substance use disorder and have the desire to live sober, we will help you find strength and a new community of friends to support your journey." I took notes because Rhonda was saying so many great things; here are some of them: "Get up, dress up, show up!" Advice given by another grieving parent. "Satan wants to keep you in bed." "Be in agreement with Me." What Rhonda heard God say to her while standing in the yard outside her daughter's apartment the morning she discovered she had died. "People need to go to heaven and we need to help them get there." That's all the really matters here. "People are so full of nonsense! Stop worrying about all the other stuff."

One of God's best ways of blessing us is by connecting our hearts with kindred spirits. That's exactly what God did for Leighann the week after Mother's Day when she and Tom spent a few days with their friends John and Tammy Murphy. It was after several good long walks that we decided that we had some good things to share with you! This podcast is filled with great advice related to caring for aging parents, loving our husbands well and learning to be good parents of our adult "children." If you have a friend you'd love to take a walk with, share this podcast with her. :) You Version is the Bible app we talked about. Sign up for retreats we are hosting at my "laughing place" in the NC mountains by going to: www.leighannmccoy.com/private-retreats

In this episode Leighann shares her final insight into the prayer life of Elijah inspired by her Mother's Day message at Thompson Station Church, 2023. Listeners will go on a journey through Elijah's prayer life and be encouraged that he was a man just like us who prayed fervently and God answered. This is a great episode to share with anyone who might find themselves stuck between the last great thing God did and the promise He's given them. Pray Until Something Happens! And know that something's gonna happen! You will find the books Leighann recommends at the conclusion of this podcast (and others) here: https://www.leighannmccoy.com/store

In this episode Leighann shares how the world of Elijah (ancient Israel) compares to the culture we're living in today. She will read excerpts from Jonathan Cahn's book Return of the Gods as she shares how Cahn explains that the chaos and confusion we are dealing with today are related to the return of the ancient dark powers of Baal, Ashtoreth and Molech. This episode is not for children. Return of the Gods by Jonathan Cahn Gods and Kings by Lynn Austin www.prayerclinic.com www.leighannmccoy.com

In this episode, Leighann tells the story of Elijah and the widow from I Kings 17. By putting herself into the widow's sandals, Leighann reminds us that God is never offended by our honest "what the heck?!" prayers. This episode is part of 3 that give a bit more depth to the message Leighann shared at Thompson Station Church on Mother's Day, May 14, 2023.

In this podcast Leighann discusses God's irresistible grace and its' impact on salvation with Rick Nelson, Ph.D.. Rick studied the methodology of evangelism extensively, and has come to the conclusion that we bring nothing more than our desperate need for Jesus to the place where we are saved. You don't want to miss him sharing his own conversion experience that happened when he was the pastor of his 3rd church. Check out Leighann's blogs: Is God's Grace Irresistible? And Is God's Grace Resistible? that inspired this conversation. You might also enjoy Do My Prayers Change People's Lives?

In this podcast, Leighann and Chuck candidly talked about prayer, spiritual warfare and the battle to believe, especially as related to praying for and loving people who are lost or who have lost their way.  You are going to love Chuck's transparency and his simple, yet profound definitions of spiritual warfare and prayer. You can learn more about Chuck and his ministry at www.chucklawless.com Be sure to go there and sign up for his daily devotions and blog post emails. These are GREAT resources! Get your copy of his book, Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture Look for Victory Over the Enemy coming this summer.

Today's podcast is specifically for this week we call holy. During lent this year Leighann's been reading a devotion daily on social media from her book Meet Me at the Manger and I'll Lead You to the Cross, 100 Daily Devotions from Christmas to Easter. This week, listeners have walked in the footsteps of the people who were part of Jesus' death and resurrection. The Fragrance of Holy Anointing goes right along with that journey. Learn more about a trip to Israel with Pastor Tom and Leighann, February 16-26, 2024 at www.leighannmccoy.com Get your copy of Meet Me at the Manger and I'll Lead You to the Cross, 100 Daily Devotions from Christmas to Easter for Women HERE. Scripture quoted in this podcast: 1 Samuel 16:13 John 12:1-3, 12-13 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 (AMP)

In this episode, Leighann and her husband Tom share what they have learned in their first decade of parenting adult children. While parenting adults can be challenging, you have everything you need to succeed. Listen and learn 5 of the most valuable things Tom and Leighann have learned in their journey. 5 Things We've Learned in This World of Parenting Adults It's okay to be okay that they didn't turn out the way you thought they would. Affirm who they are Be wide open to what God is doing in their lives (Isaiah 55:8-9) Enjoy the surprises (if you can). 2. Don't blame yourself for their challenges and failures. What good does that do? When did you ever set out to mess them up? Part of them being their own person…and  might be God's way of revealing Himself to them. 3. Hold on for the ride (and sit some of it out). Not your job to rescue, protect, or intercede anymore Offer advice but ask first Sometimes you might want to look the other way 4. Resign from being their teacher. They've graduated.  Nothing you can tell them now that you haven't already told them before. They might resent your pounding them with the truth. 5. Love them (and their significant others) with no strings attached Remember when they were babies? Expect nothing more than what they gave you then. Don't wait until—- to love them Express your love in ways that let them know there are no strings attached

In this episode you will hear the final teaching of the 4 session course Leighann wrote called Teach My Heart to Pray. This is a basic course on prayer designed to help mobilize your church to pray. In this episode Leighann shares 3 questions to ask before you stop praying for something, 3 questions to ask before you give up, and then 4 things she's learned when she's spent time in the "mean" time (that space of time between the promise and it's fulfillment). Bottom line, pray! And don't give up! Scriptures referenced are: 1. Is God big enough to answer this prayer? Isaiah 40:28, Job 26:14, Psalms 147:5, 8:3-4 and 93:4 2. Does God love me enough to answer this prayer? Romans 8:28-39, Ephesians 2:4-5, Zephaniah 3:17, Psalm 86:15 and John 3:16 3. Can I trust Him? 2 Samuel 7:28, Psalm 13:5, 56:3, Isaiah 12:2, and John 14:1 You can take Teach My Heart to Pray online by clicking HERE. This course is part of the Prayer Clinic strategy and comes FREE with subscription to the Prayer Clinic Hub.

2 Thessalonians 3:3 Psalm 36:5

I don't often address issues that might be divisive but decided to give my reflections on what the Southern Baptist Convention's executive committee did a few weeks ago. Their actions directly impact women in ministry; more specifically, women who are serving in pastoral roles. In this episode I discuss how the SBC functions, what the "office of the pastor" is understood to be, and why the current leadership of the SBC decided to "oust" Saddleback Church. Here are the articles I read from in this podcast: A Very Dangerous Course (LA Times) https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-26/a-war-on-women-why-the-southern-baptist-convention-really-ousted-saddleback-church Southern Baptist Oust Saddleback Over Woman Pastor (AP News) https://apnews.com/article/baptist-church-us-news-california-religion-7970970aef44935329cd0fa4d3feceee Information on the Credentials Committee of the SBC: https://www.sbc.net/about/what-we-do/sbc-governance/credentials-committee/

This is part 1 of Session 2 in my 4-session study called Teach My Heart to Pray. You can access all 4 sessions and participate in this study online at this link: https://www.prayerclinic.com/store/CvPJ8L9T You can purchase the companion book here: https://www.prayerclinic.com/store-prayer-clinic Go to www.prayerclinic.com to learn more about the Prayer Clinic ministry and what it can do for your church.

Please see www.prayerclinic.com/podcast for show notes including 5 prayers for the lost.

Listen to Leighann as she reflects and dives into her husband, Tom McCoy's Sunday February 12, 2023 message on Submission in marriage and what God intends that submission to look like. Submit to God and each other. Listen to the full sermon here.

In this episode Leighann share the 2nd 3 ways to experience joy no matter what kind of chaos comes your way. The full list of 6 includes: 1. Float, don't paddle. Psalm 46:10 2. Know that darkness can't overcome light. John 8:12 3. Know that you serve a God who "sees you." Genesis 6:13 4. Remember God answers us when we pray. Isaiah 8:3-4--"And I went to the prophetess, and she conceived and bore a son. Then the LORD said to me, 'Call his name Mahar-Shalal-hash-baz; for before the boy knows how to cry 'my father' or 'my mother' the wealth of Damascus and to spoil of Samaria will be carried away before the kind of Assyria.'" 5. Have faith like a child. Matthew 18:3--"Then He said, 'I promise you this. If you don't change and become like a child, you will never get into the kingdom of heaven.'" 6. Live like you know, "God's Got This!" Proverbs 19:21--"You can make many plans, but God's purposes will prevail." To learn more about the Prayer Clinic ministry go to www.prayerclinic.com To learn more about Leighann McCoy go to www.leighannmccoy.com

In this episode Leighann discusses her determination to discover the Joy that is ours in the Chaos that is inevitable. This is the first part of a 2 part lesson. In this lesson Leighann will discuss how to: 1. Float don't paddle. Psalm 46:10--"Be still and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." 2. Know that darkness can't overcome light. John 8:12--"I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life." 3. Know that you serve a God who "sees you." Genesis 6:13--"She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her, 'You are the God who sees me,' for she said, 'I have seen the One who sees me.'" To learn more about the Prayer Clinic ministry go to www.prayerclinic.com To learn more about Leighann McCoy go to www.leighannmccoy.com