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Carole's Journey
Bakersfield California 93314
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I'm on a journey to find JOY when life doesn't go as I plan!
| Name | Carole's Journey |
| Position | Christian Woman Speaker |
| Website | http://www.carolesjourney.com |
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| Location |
Bakersfield, CA 93314
United States of America |
At sixteen, I begged God to help me stop the cycle of abuse, addiction, and chaos that had plagued my family for generations. I am so blessed that God sent my husband Bill into my life, two years later, to be my partner on my journey. We have been married for 44 years and have two grown children. Our daughter Kate is married to Luke, and they have three children. Our son Jack is married to LeeAnn, and they have three children, with a fourth arriving in July of 2021. Both of my kids and their spouses are serving at churches in full-time ministry positions.
Turning "50" twelve years ago was a pivotal point in my journey. I declared that the rest of my life would be the laughing years. My family was surprised when I began to be silly and laugh. I remember my son saying to me "Mom, I have never heard you joke and laugh. My life is full of laughter now.
Our family loves Hawaii! Bill and I have vacationed on the islands more than 40 times. We have been scuba diving with sharks and moray eels, snorkeled with dolphins and turtles, hiked and explored back roads in a four-wheel jeep. If I am on Maui during the whale season, you will find me on a boat out looking for whales.
My husband is a retired pastor, and we live in Bakersfield, Ca. I have learned to love sports, and I have been known to yell at the television while watching my SF Giants play. During the 2014 season, I got to video chat the final moments of every playoff and World Series game with my son.
Fourteen years ago, Tyson was born, and I became MauMau. Nothing in my life had prepared me for the instant rush of love that flooded into my heart when he was born. As Kinslee, Henry, CJ, Liam, and Brenlee have arrived it still amazes me that these kids can look at me with one smile or tear and melt my heart.
When I look back over the last 46 years, I am happy to say that with God's help and my commitment to make changes the cycle has been broken.
Submitted by Crossroads Church Turlock on Saturday, Jul 22, 2023
Carole was a fantastic speaker for our women's event. She was insightful, funny, engaging and her story resonated with so many of the women at our event. We have had overwhelmingly positive feedback. Carole has such a natural talent of being able to engage her audience and create an emotional connection that is inspiring. She has such a strong faith, that her correlation and application of God's word to events, circumstances and challenges is spot on, encouraging and also practical in application. Carole also went above and beyond and coordinated books, bags & post-its to be available at our event both for sale and for the sign-ups for our summer book club. As we went from our spring event into our summer book club, Carole has continued to be a prayer warrior for our women, has continued to provide positive encouraging words, and has continued to provide support to us as we read through her book. She goes above and beyond, is genuine and so easy to talk to and coordinate with.
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Submitted by Cornerstone Church Of Littlerock on Monday, Feb 28, 2022
Everyone loved her at the Spring Tea. They loved that she was so real and honest . We will have her back.
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Submitted by Rhonda Stoppe on Thursday, Nov 25, 2021
Carole Leathem is an excellent speaker. Her stories are captivating and heartwarming. Carole is committed to teaching sound biblical truth in a way that engages and encourages her listeners. She helps audiences believe that God is in control, even when life gets messy.
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Submitted by Daybreak Baptist Church-Ladies Ministry on Friday, Aug 06, 2021
Very Sweet Lady. Her message was very appreciated and so needed at our Church. It was perfect in length and her heart radiates her love of the Lord. Very professional and pleasant. Arrived on time. She bonded with several guests. So down to Earth too. I even asked her if she would be interested in returning in a few years. She said yes. As our Women’s Director highly recommend her. Her story is amazing.
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Submitted by FAITH Ministry on Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Carole Leathem encouraged and challenged our women at our Ladies' Retreat in May 2019. She gave insight to the Scripture, practical application, & wasn't afraid to address issues women are going through. Carole was sensitive to the Lord's leading to pray over our ladies and our Pastors' Wives who met the night before. She is transparent, joyful and sincere! We were so blessed!!!
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Submitted by First Baptist Church Of Fair Oaks, on Thursday, Mar 07, 2019
Carole spoke at one of our Women’s events at First Baptist Church of Fair Oaks. When we asked Carole to speak, our main concern was the diversity of ages within our group. We needed someone to help us identify ways to begin building relationships within our women’s group—relationships that moved beyond the superficial level. Carole proved to be an excellent choice for the job and we left the event with new energy and a willingness to step out of our comfort zones. Carole is a gifted women’s conference speaker who can easily communicate with women of all ages. She has a great sense of humor and a wisdom beyond her years, largely due to the many life experiences God has walked her through. Her presentations are honest, relatable, engaging and quickly point out that you are hearing from someone who loves God and His Word with all her soul and all her strength.
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Submitted by Cornerstone Church Of Littlerock on Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Everyone is raving about our Spring Tea Speaker, Carole Leathem. We always have good speakers, but she was really well received. They commented on her natural down to earth, vulnerable presentation. She did a great job of sharing personal experience and tying it into Bible truth. It was excellent!
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Submitted by High Desert Church on Sunday, Feb 05, 2017
Carole did exactly what I asked of her - create an engaging, interactive presentation regarding spiritual warfare. Carole was excellent at communicating with me as we prepared for the event. Carole was on time, flexible, professional and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Carole Leathem!
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Submitted by Desert Springs Church Director Of Women's Ministry on Tuesday, Aug 23, 2016
I have known Carole for many years and recommend her highly. I have heard and seen her in several speaking assignments and last year, she was the guest speaker for our Women's Retreat weekend. Our ladies fell in love with her. She engages those she is addressing, doing it with a wonderful sense of humor and of course her relationship with our Lord comes through loud and clear. Our ladies were unanimous in their high rating of her and we will have her back!
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Submitted by FBC FAIRFIELD on Monday, Aug 22, 2016
First and foremost, it is immediately apparent when you listen to Carole that she loves God and loves ministering to women. Carole's presentations are very real and applicable. She is transparent and approachable. I've been a part of several events that she was the speaker and always came away seeking to live for God more fully engaged. She always gives next steps and actions that you can start now! She encourages women not to settle for ordinary, but to live an extraordinary life for Christ.
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Submitted by Embracing Order on Monday, Aug 22, 2016
Carole is a genuine and engaging person and speaker. She is tuned in to Gods voice, sees his hand at work and is quick to obey. Her life experiences and God-driven responses to those experiences are inspiring and show her devotion to God and her knowledge of his word. Carole is the epitome of joyful living in the Lord, and her life and speaking exudes her joyful attitude!
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Submitted by William Leathem on Friday, Oct 30, 2015
"I have known Carole for twenty-eight years. We have been married for twenty-six years. She is a gifted encourager and an inspired drama writer and performer. She has a heart for training women's leadership and motivating women in their faith. She is humorous and insightful, energetic and inspirational, prepared and informing. She is a teacher, trainer and motivator which God has been using for ten years in conference and retreat settings. Carole is a woman whose primary focus is living a life both devoted to and being lead by God. And from this focus flows an expressed concern for women."
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Posted by Carole Leathem on 12/31/2020
I love to laugh!!! I also love when life gets messy and God puts women in my life to encourage me, challenge me and most importantly to point me to Jesus. One of my life verses...
Posted by Carole Leathem on 02/21/2019
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Posted by Carole Leathem on 02/21/2019
God uses events in our lives to teach us about His loving Grace. I am committed to transparency and share how God has transformed my life through the experiences I have walked through....
Posted by Carole Leathem on 02/21/2019
At the age of 16 I met God. I begged Him to help me break the cycle of abuse, addiction and abandonment that had plagued my family for generations. His answer was to take me on a journey...
Posted by Carole Leathem on 08/26/2016
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Posted by Carole Leathem on 08/26/2016
During "Finding Joy In A Messy Life: Living with & Loving a Depressed Husband" you’ll discover: • The one foundational truth that will never let you down. • 5 keys to staying sane while living with insanity. • The most important mindset for making it through the roughest seasons. • 3 verses to keep in your purse (and on your heart). • The most shockingly sad realities about this type of journey, and how to forgive. • What to do when you cannot figure out what to do. • 4 insider secret...
Posted by Carole Leathem on 06/21/2021
