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

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...

Shane Murray, author of "Jesus Frees Us." is back for another soul-stirring conversation. This time we're diving deep into the heart of his "Jesus Frees Us" men's groups, where men from all walks of life gather, bring their raw struggles to the table. From battling addiction and divorce to grappling with unemployment and pornography addiction, these groups become sanctuaries of shared vulnerabilit...

On this episode of "The God Pod", we're diving headfirst into Shane Murray's incredible journey chronicled in his book "Jesus Frees Us." Picture this: from the wild world of drugs and hanging with the wrong crowd, Shane found himself in a dark place. But God stepped in, flipped his life upside down, and set him on a whole new path. It wasn't an overnight change, as he was still met with highs, low...

Ready to take a deep dive into the intersection of neuroscience and faith? In part two of this fascinating conversation with  brain surgeon, author, and fellow podcaster Dr. Lee Warren, we delve into the power of "Neuro Hope" and "Neuro Faith."    Dr. Lee walks us through the specifics of how faith and neuroscience collide and teaches us the art and science of communicating effectively with oursel...

Ever wonder how faith and neuroscience intersect in the face of loss? This episode of "What's God Got To Do With It?" dives deep with a fascinating guest: a brain surgeon, author, and fellow podcaster Dr. Lee Warren. He shares his powerful personal story -- from moments of triumph to absolute heart-wrenching loss and tragedy. He bravely shares the multidimensional aspects of his journey, including...

Leanne is back with Scott and Ketric for another episode of our "Ask the God Pod" series. This week they tackle a question many newcomers to faith share: What does prayer look like? In this episode of "Ask the God Pod," Scott and Ketric are back to tackle a listener's heartfelt question about coping with the immense stress of supporting a loved one struggling with addiction. Fo...

Leanne is back with Scott and Ketric for another episode of our "Ask the God Pod" series. This week they tackle a question many newcomers to faith share: "What if my faith-life is different from how I was raised?" Raised in a Christian household, this question comes from a listener who grappled with uncertainty and doubt about her beliefs since leaving home. Struggling with feelings of guilt and o...

We are back to conversation the started in last week's episode about the five D's of the enemy: Doubt, Discouragement, Diversion, Defeat, and Delay, where we talked about the importance of inviting God into the conversation from the beginning and taking radical responsibility for our ability to influence our own thoughts and emotions. Today we are taking a look at the other 'side of the coin' as w...

In today's episode of "What's God Got To Do With It?" we're tackling the 5 D's of the enemy: Doubt, Discouragement, Diversion, Defeat, and Delay. Grounded by the frameworks of where faith intersects neuroscience and impacts our mental and emotional health, Leanne shares how to take radical ownership of our thoughts. Let's explore how to take back our own power to influence our inner world AND also...

Leanne is back with Scott and Ketric for another episode of our "Ask the God Pod" series. This week they tackle a question many newcomers to faith share: What does prayer look like? If Hollywood movies haven't quite given you the full picture, this is for you. This episode dives into the essence of prayer, from heartfelt conversations to quiet moments of reflection. They explore different forms of...

Get ready for a brand new series on What's God Got To Do With It? called "Ask the God Pod"! In this first episode, we tackle a question that weighs heavily on many hearts: Forgiveness. Leanne welcomes back Ketric Newell & Scott Stephensdives as they dive deep into the question of whether God forgives all sins, even the ones we knowingly committed. Exploring different perspectives and drawing o...

We are back with Rachel Joy Baribeau, an award-winning storyteller, inspirational speaker, and transformative coach for Part 2 of this captivating interview. In Part 1, we explored how God saved her. Now she shares how God redeemed her story, and set her up to pour into the lives of those that need her most. He saved her, and now he's using her...in the most extraordinary ways. If you've ever wond...

Rachel Joy Baribeau, an award-winning storyteller, inspirational speaker, and transformative coach, bares the depths of her past in this candid interview on The God Pod.   Struggling with cocaine addiction and pursuing unfulfilling idols, she found herself at a crossroads. Yet, it was in the midst of her darkest days that God worked miraculously to save her. Rachel Joy's journey from the lows of a...