What's God Got To Do With It? With Leanne Ellington

In this episode of What’s God Got To Do With It? , Leanne is joined by best-selling author and slow-living advocate Stephanie O’Dea for an inspiring conversation about faith, authenticity, and cultivating a life of purpose in a hustle-driven world. Stephanie shares a deeply personal story about how being told she was “going to hell” for her inclusive beliefs left her hesitant to express her faith...

In this heartfelt episode of What’s God Got To Do With It? , Leanne dives deep into the topic of spiritual perfectionism and the all-too-common feeling of being “not enough.” If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling short or like you need to prove your worthiness—to God or anyone else—this episode is for you. Leanne shares personal stories and biblical truths to help listeners break free from the c...

In this episode of What’s God Got To Do With It? , Leanne explores a question that many of us quietly ponder: “Is God really in the small stuff?” While it’s easy to see God’s presence in big miracles or during tough times, what about the mundane moments of our daily lives—like washing dishes, taking a walk, or sitting in traffic? Leanne shares personal stories and biblical insights to show how God...

Deedee has been a pastor for decades, preaching faith, healing, and God’s love to her congregation. But behind closed doors, she was secretly struggling with a battle that didn’t have anything to do with her sermons, but everything to do with food . For decades, food felt like her hidden demon—something she couldn’t conquer no matter how much she prayed or tried to “willpower” her way through. Des...

In this final Soulful Sitdown Session, we revisit a crucial conversation from the What’s God Got To Do With It? and Outweigh crossover series, focusing on the game plan for success and the essential task of earning back your own trust. Even with the perfect plan, what good does it do if you can’t trust yourself to follow through? That’s why in this session, we dive deep into rebuilding self-trust...

In this Soulful Sitdown Session, we circle back to a pivotal discussion from our What’s God Got To Do With It? and Outweigh crossover series, focusing on what we like to call your “body brain.” We’ve spent time exploring how faith intersects with our struggles around food and self-image. Now, we're turning our attention to the physical side—how your body and your perception of it are deeply connec...

In this Soulful Sitdown Session, Scott is back as we revisit a deeply impactful conversation from our What’s God Got To Do With It? and Outweigh crossover series. If you’ve been grappling with disordered eating, restrictive diets, or feeling stuck in unhealthy eating patterns, this is the episode for you. We'll dive into how inviting God into your journey can help you break free from these chains,...

In this Soulful Sitdown Session, we're taking a closer look at the pivotal discussion from our What’s God Got To Do With It? and Outweigh crossover series. After last week’s big-picture exploration, Scott is back with us as we're now zooming in on the crucial role of self-image and identity in your journey with food and body. We’ll revisit why transforming your self-image is vital—not just in term...

In this Soulful Sitdown Session, we're circling back to the powerful crossover discussion from What’s God Got To Do With It? and Outweigh series. This time Scott Stephens is joining us, and we're diving even deeper into the fusion of faith, science, food, and body image—peeling back the layers to explore how these interconnected themes can lead to profound, lasting change. Join us as we go deeper...

Welcome back for Part 6 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the game plan for success—how to carve out your own winning strategy, while also addressing a crucial piece of the puzzle: earning back your own trust.  You see, even if you had the perfect plan and the most ideal steps laid out, what good w...

Welcome back for Part 5 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. This week we’re diving deep into a crucial part of the food and body image conversation—what Leanne likes to call your “body brain.” If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve been exploring how faith intersects with our struggles around food and self image. Today, we’re turni...

Welcome back for Part 4 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. If you’ve been struggling with disordered eating patterns, restrictive diets, or feeling chained to unhealthy eating habits, this conversation is for you. We talk about how inviting God into your journey can help break those chains, allowing you to step into a new identity rooted...

Welcome back for Part 3 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. Last week, we explored the big picture of this conversation, and this week we narrow the focus to the self-image and identity piece of this food and body puzzle. We discuss the necessity of stepping into a new version of yourself if you really want to achieve true health and freed...

Welcome back for Part 2 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. Today, we're diving deep into the intersection of faith, science, food, and body image. This is the big picture conversation -- where these themes overlap, so you can simply understand this connection between neuroscience and faith...and how it can lead to meaningful, lasting tran...

We are so excited to bring you the first official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. If you have been listening to Outweigh, you know that THAT podcast is all about helping women break themselves out of the food and body prison, end the dieting madness, and take control of their health for good, but without all that restriction, obsession, and shame…and...

Join us for an intimate conversation as we sit down with Amber Smith, wife of Granger Smith, a country music star who dedicated his life to ministry, as Amber opens up about their heart-wrenching journey following the tragic loss of their youngest son, River. On June 4th, 2019, Amber's family's life changed forever when River drowned in their family pool. The devastating tragedy sent their family...

We are back with another installment of "Ask the God Pod" where we dive into a vulnerable question from Amy, a 38-year-old woman grappling with the fear that she may never find her life partner. She asks, "How do I ask God to help me find my husband when I'm so afraid it will never happen?" We explore the emotional complexities and the spiritual journey of desiring a partner while battling fears o...

We are back with another installment of "Ask the God Pod" where we dive into a heartfelt and relatable question from one of our listeners, Shelby, who asks how to explore her own spirituality and faith when her friends and family aren't interested.  We share practical advice and personal anecdotes about navigating this delicate situation. We'll discuss the importance of giving yourself grace, appr...

In the final episode of our "Reasons to Believe" series, we sit down with Ken Samples, a philosopher and theologian who is dedicated to helping people grasp the reasonableness and relevance of Christianity's truth claims. As the senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe and the author of multiple books, Ken brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our discussion of how faith and science int...

In the third episode of our "Reasons to Believe" series, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jeff Zweerink, a senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe and a project scientist at UCLA. With a PhD in astrophysics, Jeff has dedicated his career to exploring the fascinating connections between the truths of Scripture and scientific evidence. Jeff is an accomplished author, whose writings an...

In the second episode of our "Reasons to Believe" series, we’re thrilled to sit down with Dr. Fuz Rana, the president, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe. With a deep expertise in biochemistry, genetics, human origins, and synthetic biology, Dr. Rana passionately shares the scientific evidence that supports biblical creation and God’s existence. Dr. Rana’s work focuses on human exceptio...

Join us for the first episode of our "Reasons to Believe" series as we chat with Dr. Hugh Ross, the founder and senior scholar of Reasons to Believe. Dr. Ross has an incredible journey from skepticism to faith, and he’s here to share it with us. With a background in astrophysics, Hugh’s studies in cosmology led him to a surprising conclusion—the existence of a Creator, specifically the God of the...

Join us for an intimate conversation as we sit down with Granger Smith, a country music star who dedicated his life to ministry.  Granger opens up about his heart-wrenching journey following the tragic loss of his youngest son, River, which he vulnerably shares in his book, "Like a River." On June 4th, 2019, Granger's life changed forever when River drowned in their family pool. The devastating tr...

Join us for an intimate conversation with Brandi Wilson, author, coach, and speaker, as she courageously shares her journey from the highs of leadership to the depths of heartbreak. In her book "Better than Okay," Brandi unveiled the raw reality of her shattered marriage to a megachurch pastor and the sudden loss of her church community and her identity as a "pastor's wife".   Her suffering has be...

Join us as we sit down with Jennifer Vickery Smith, a seasoned media veteran with a heart for storytelling and a passion for faith. With over two decades of experience in the fast-paced world of entertainment reporting, Jennifer opens up about her journey from behind the camera to the forefront of faith. We explore how her career in media intersected with her deeply held values, navigating through...