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

In a world filled with doubts, fears, and constant battles for our hearts and minds, standing firm in faith can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, God has already equipped us with everything we need to face these challenges: the Armor of God. In this episode of What’s God Got to Do With It? , Leanne dives into one of the most practical and empowering tools in Scripture. Drawing from her own expe...

In a world of endless scrolling and curated highlight reels, staying connected to God’s voice can feel nearly impossible. Social media is a powerful tool, but it’s also one of the loudest and most distracting spaces we navigate daily. In this episode of What’s God Got To Do With It? , Leanne gets real about the impact social media has on our hearts, minds, and faith walks. From t...

Have you ever wrestled with that nagging voice that whispers, “You’re not enough”? Maybe it tells you you’re not smart enough, pretty enough, or even spiritual enough. Or perhaps it sneaks into specific areas of your life—your relationships, your work, or even your faith—and leaves you feeling unworthy. In this episode of What’s God Got to Do With It? , we...

Have you ever wondered, Does God really care about my relationship with food? Isn’t He more concerned with bigger, more spiritual things? If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. In this episode of What’s God Got To Do With It? , we’re tackling a topic that hits closer to home than most of us realize: our relationship with food—and why God cares about it....

“I Was Afraid of All Food—Whether It Was a Piece of Celery or a Cookie” Meet Susan. She’s an occupational therapist, a wife, and a mom. And for 40 years, she lived in a self-imposed “diet prison”. F-O-R-T-Y Y-E-A-R-S. Every diet promised freedom, but instead, it left her feeling more trapped—more consumed by guilt, shame, and the constant battle with food...

In today’s episode of What’s God Got to Do With It? we’re diving deep into a struggle we’ve all faced: comparison . Whether it’s scrolling through Instagram, seeing someone else’s success, or feeling like you’re falling short in your own faith walk, comparison is a sneaky thief that steals our joy, gratitude, and connection to God. Leanne explores the...

Today we tackle a challenge that so many of us face but don’t always talk about: how to find true peace in a world overflowing with noise and overstimulation. From the constant pings of our phones and the never-ending news cycle to the mental chatter that never seems to quiet down, it feels like we’re surrounded by chaos. And even when life demands us to be present, the pressure o...

Today we’re tackling a topic that many shy away from but is so essential: the feeling of being angry at God. Yep, we’re going there. It's time to have  an honest conversation about those moments when life deals you such a hard blow that you find yourself looking up at the sky and asking, “Why, God? Why would You let this happen?” If you’ve ever been in a place where disappointment turned into frus...

In this special episode of What’s God Got To Do With It?, Leanne welcomes the iconic Candace Cameron Bure—beloved actress, producer, bestselling author, and CEO—to share an intimate look at her journey of faith, purpose, and self-discovery. With two highly anticipated holiday films, A Christmas Less Traveled and Home Sweet Christmas, Candace gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the magic of C...

Today we’re diving deep into a topic that resonates with so many of us: why it sometimes feels like our prayers are going unanswered. Have you ever found yourself pleading with God, pouring out your heart for a breakthrough or a change, only to be met with silence? Maybe you’re asking for healing, clarity, or relief from a burden, but despite your faith and persistence, nothing seems to shift. We’...

When I met Carley, she felt like she had tried everything under the sun -- and she was so sick of all the black/white, "should"/"shouldn't" rules that were causing her to obsess over food, and eventually cave and binge. And....she was also (at the time) the YOUNGEST woman to come through the Stressless Eating program. Desperate for change and feeling imprisoned by thoughts of food—whether it was o...

In this follow-up episode of What’s God Got To Do With It? , I’m joined by Colton Shannon, the founder and clinical director of the Voice of the Heart Center, for an in-depth conversation about the profound impact of understanding and embracing our emotions. Colton shares his journey into emotional health and what inspired him to establish the center dedicated to this transformative work. We explo...

Leanne sits down with Chip Dodd, the bestselling author of The Voice of the Heart and many other impactful books. With over 30 years of experience in recovery and redemption work, Chip brings a wealth of wisdom to the table as they dive into what it really means to listen to the ‘voice of the heart.’ They talk about the moments that sparked his belief in the power of emotions and how embracing our...

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...