<p>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.</p>

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.

When the Holidays Hurt

Hosted by Leighann McCoy, a Christian author, speaker, and pastor’s wife, the podcast offers heartfelt guidance on topics such as prayer, spiritual warfare, parenting adult children, and what it means to be a “church lady” in today’s increasingly post‑Christian world  .

Leighann brings a deeply personal and relatable voice to each episode, drawing from decades of ministry experience and navigating real-world challenges.

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Format & Focus
    •    The podcast features interviews with guests including ministry leaders, authors, and individuals with inspiring stories—each offering hope and affirming the message, “God’s Got This!”   .
    •    Episodes span a wide range of themes:
    •    Parenting prodigals: deeply moving series on the struggle, prayer, and redemption involved in parenting adult children who have drifted away (e.g., episodes like “A Prodigal Returned” and others under the Prodigal Parent series)  .
    •    Life navigation: thoughtful reflections on spiritual questions and faith issues, such as the recent “Asking the Right Questions When Life Seems Wrong” (Season 3, July 30, 2025)  .

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Why It Stands Out
    •    Authentic Christian perspective: Grounded in faith, yet honest and transparent in addressing life’s struggles.
    •    Practical and encouraging: Offers listeners both spiritual insight and applicable strategies for growth.
    •    Seasoned voice: Leighann’s long ministry journey adds depth, empathy, and credibility to each discussion.

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In summary:

The Leighann McCoy Podcast is a heartfelt and practical listening experience for anyone seeking faith-filled encouragement—whether you’re wrestling with spiritual warfare, praying for wayward loved ones, or simply navigating life’s challenges. It’s a place where faith meets real life, undergirded by the promise that God’s Got This.

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Hosted by Leighann McCoy, a Christian author, speaker, and pastor’s wife, the podcast offers heartfelt guidance on topics such as prayer, spiritual warfare, parenting adult children, and what it means to be a “church lady” in today’s increasingly post‑Christian world . Leighann brings a deeply personal and relatable voice to each episode, drawing from decades of ministry experience and navigating real-world challenges. ⸻ Format & Focus • The podcast features interviews with guests including ministry leaders, authors, and individuals with inspiring stories—each offering hope and affirming the message, “God’s Got This!” . • Episodes span a wide range of themes: • Parenting prodigals: deeply moving series on the struggle, prayer, and redemption involved in parenting adult children who have drifted away (e.g., episodes like “A Prodigal Returned” and others under the Prodigal Parent series) . • Life navigation: thoughtful reflections on spiritual questions and faith issues, such as the recent “Asking the Right Questions When Life Seems Wrong” (Season 3, July 30, 2025) . ⸻ Why It Stands Out • Authentic Christian perspective: Grounded in faith, yet honest and transparent in addressing life’s struggles. • Practical and encouraging: Offers listeners both spiritual insight and applicable strategies for growth. • Seasoned voice: Leighann’s long ministry journey adds depth, empathy, and credibility to each discussion. ⸻ In summary: The Leighann McCoy Podcast is a heartfelt and practical listening experience for anyone seeking faith-filled encouragement—whether you’re wrestling with spiritual warfare, praying for wayward loved ones, or simply navigating life’s challenges. It’s a place where faith meets real life, undergirded by the promise that God’s Got This.

Hosted by Leighann McCoy, a Christian author, speaker, and pastor’s wife, the podcast offers heartfelt guidance on topics such as prayer, spiritual warfare, parenting adult children, and what it means to be a “church lady” in today’s increasingly post‑Christian world&nbsp;&nbsp;.

Leighann brings a deeply personal and relatable voice to each episode, drawing from decades of ministry experience and navigating real-world challenges.

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Format &amp; Focus
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The podcast features interviews with guests including ministry leaders, authors, and individuals with inspiring stories—each offering hope and affirming the message, “God’s Got This!”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Episodes span a wide range of themes:
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Parenting prodigals: deeply moving series on the struggle, prayer, and redemption involved in parenting adult children who have drifted away (e.g., episodes like “A Prodigal Returned” and others under the Prodigal Parent series)&nbsp;&nbsp;.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Life navigation: thoughtful reflections on spiritual questions and faith issues, such as the recent “Asking the Right Questions When Life Seems Wrong” (Season 3, July 30, 2025)&nbsp;&nbsp;.

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Why It Stands Out
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Authentic Christian perspective: Grounded in faith, yet honest and transparent in addressing life’s struggles.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Practical and encouraging: Offers listeners both spiritual insight and applicable strategies for growth.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seasoned voice: Leighann’s long ministry journey adds depth, empathy, and credibility to each discussion.

⸻

In summary:

The Leighann McCoy Podcast is a heartfelt and practical listening experience for anyone seeking faith-filled encouragement—whether you’re wrestling with spiritual warfare, praying for wayward loved ones, or simply navigating life’s challenges. It’s a place where faith meets real life, undergirded by the promise that God’s Got This.

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