In this episode of the Significant Women podcast, Carol McLeod talks with author and former TV news anchor Jillian Benfield about finding grace in life’s complexities. Jillian shares her journey through faith, motherhood, and her son Anderson’s diagnosis with Down syndrome, revealing how gratitude and grief can coexist. Drawing from her book Overwhelmed and Grateful, she reflects on the power of holding both joy and pain, and how choosing faith in the midst of hardship can uncover a deeper sense of purpose and peace.

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In this episode of the Significant Women podcast, Carol McLeod talks with bestselling author Lauraine Snelling and her co-writer Kiersti Giron about their partnership in creating inspiring Christian historical fiction. Together, they share the heart behind their novel Land of Dreams, a story set in frontier America that celebrates faith, courage, and new beginnings. Lauraine and Kiersti reflect on how storytelling can deepen our understanding of God’s faithfulness and remind readers that hope can flourish even in the most challenging seasons of life.
 

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In this heartfelt episode of Significant Women Podcast, Carol McLeod welcomes Rachael Groll for an honest conversation about faith, obedience, and finding God’s direction in uncertain seasons. Rachael shares how the Lord led her through unexpected challenges and called her to deeper trust in His plan. With wisdom and authenticity, she reminds listeners that God’s voice is still speaking — and that true significance begins when we say “yes” to Him.

Key Points

• Rachael describes how surrendering her own plans opened doors she never imagined.
• The importance of listening for God’s voice, even when His leading feels uncomfortable or unclear.
• How walking through disappointment and change can draw us closer to God’s purpose.
• Encouragement for women who feel unseen or unsure of their next step — God has not forgotten you.
• A reminder that obedience, not outcome, is what defines success in God’s eyes.

Resources Mentioned

• Rachael Groll’s ministry website 
• The Significant Women podcast archive for more inspiring stories

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In this episode of the Significant Women podcast, Carol McLeod invites listeners to experience Thanksgiving as more than a holiday. Gratitude is a posture of the heart. Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical wisdom, she explores how generosity, forgiveness, and worship can transform our celebrations and our lives. Carol challenges believers to see Thanksgiving as an opportunity to reflect God’s goodness, give freely, release offense, and cultivate a spirit of true thankfulness every day.

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In this heartfelt episode of Significant Women, Carol welcomes author and speaker Heather O’Brien, whose story of resilience and faith will stir your heart. Heather shares how God met her in seasons of pain, pruning, and preparation—reminding us that His plans often unfold in hidden places. Together, Carol and Heather discuss surrender, obedience, and how to keep saying “yes” to Jesus even when the road is long or uncertain. This conversation is a powerful reminder that God wastes nothing and that the process is just as sacred as the promise.

Key Points:

• How God uses waiting and pruning seasons to refine our purpose
• Learning to trust His timing even when doors seem closed
• The importance of surrendering our plans for His better story
• Heather’s honest reflections on faith, motherhood, and calling
• Encouragement for women to embrace the unseen seasons as holy ground

Resources Mentioned:

• Heather O’Brien’s website: https://heatherobrien.net/
• Significant Women with Carol McLeod podcast archives
• Carol McLeod Ministries: www.carolmcleodministries.com

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In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Rebecca George to talk about how faith grows through life’s hardest seasons. Rebecca shares how her mother’s battle with cancer deepened her relationship with Jesus, what she learned in seasons of waiting for marriage and motherhood, and how she’s learned to guard her heart against comparison. With warmth and wisdom, Rebecca reminds us that our emotions are a gift—and that God’s timing is always perfect, even when it’s not what we expected.

• How Rebecca’s mother’s cancer journey strengthened her faith.
• Lessons learned through waiting for marriage and motherhood.
• Why comparison steals joy and how to guard your heart against it.
• The power of embracing emotions instead of suppressing them.
• Encouragement to trust God’s timing and build spiritual resilience.

• Rebecca George’s website and ministry resources.
• Scripture references about waiting and trusting God’s timing.
  • Romans 8:28
  • Isaiah 40:31
  • Psalm 37:4
  • 2 Corinthians 12:9
  • Galatians 6:9

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On today’s episode of the podcast Carol McLeod talks with Rosann Coulon about her journey from family struggles and addiction to founding Leaving a Well Ministries. Rosann shares insights from her devotional 40 Days to God, My Father, emphasizing prayer, trust in God’s character, and finding purpose in pain. Tune in for your dose of encouragement.

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In this episode of the Significant Women podcast, Carol McLeod sits down with worship leader, speaker, and author Myshel Wilkins. Myshel opens her heart about the pain of infertility and loss, sharing how worship became her anchor in the hardest moments. She talks about the influence of her childhood, the challenge of forgiving when it feels impossible, and the strength it takes to keep believing God’s promises when disappointment lingers.

This conversation will invite you to see worship not just as music, but as a weapon against grief and a way to shift the atmosphere around you. You’ll hear encouragement to celebrate others’ blessings even when your own heart is aching, and to trust that God is working a bigger plan than what you can see today.

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In this episode, Carol McLeod invites you to discover the transformative power of faith through the life and teachings of Paul found in Ephesians chapter 3. You’ll be encouraged to lean on prayer in trials, draw strength from the Holy Spirit, and root yourself in God’s love. Carol reminds you that His power within you is greater than you imagine, His abundance exceeds your expectations, and even in challenges, you can live with joy and glorify Him.

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On this week’s episode, I have the joy of sitting down with Amber Albee Swenson, a woman whose passion for God’s Word and love for His people shines so brightly. Together, we talk about how to live faithfully in a culture that often feels confusing, what it means to stay rooted in truth, and the joy of finding your purpose in Christ. Amber shares her story with honesty and wisdom, and I know her insights will strengthen your faith and encourage your heart.

Key Points:

• Why it’s essential to anchor your life in Scripture.
• How to navigate cultural pressures without compromising truth.
• The role of community and mentorship in growing your faith.
• Practical steps to build resilience and hope in everyday life.

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