The Elisha Show: Purpose Driven Life & Mastery

Why do we eat when we're not hungry?

What does the nervous system have to do with emotional eating, binge eating, and our relationship with food?

In this enlightening episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with trauma practitioner and Peace With Food School founder Galina Denzel to explore how trauma, attachment, and the nervous system shape our eating behaviors.

Galina shares her own journey from struggling with an eating disorder to discovering lasting peace with food through somatic trauma healing. She explains why emotional eating isn't simply about a lack of willpower, how stress affects digestion, why many people lose control around food at night, and how healing the nervous system can transform the way we nourish ourselves.

Whether you've struggled with emotional eating, binge eating, chronic dieting, or simply want a healthier relationship with food, this conversation offers practical insights rooted in neuroscience, trauma healing, and self-compassion.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ How the nervous system influences eating habits

✅ Why emotional eating is about survival, not a lack of willpower

✅ The connection between trauma, stress, and disordered eating

✅ Why many people overeat at night

✅ Why people sometimes keep eating even after they're full

✅ How safety and connection affect digestion and nourishment

✅ Practical first steps toward healing emotional eating

✅ How welcoming your body's sensations can begin lasting recovery

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What is public theology, and why should Christians care about it?

How can followers of Christ influence culture, strengthen society, and remain faithful to biblical truth without compromising their convictions?

In this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with theologian, author, and educator Raymond R. Roberts to explore the role of Christians in public life. They discuss why theology should extend beyond church walls, the importance of love in today's culture, and how believers can engage society with wisdom, humility, and biblical conviction.

Raymond also shares insights from his book on nine theological principles, explaining how Christian faith should shape our thinking, decisions, leadership, and engagement with democracy and culture. This conversation challenges believers to worship God not only with their actions but also with their minds.

If you're seeking a deeper biblical worldview and practical wisdom for living out your faith in today's world, this episode offers valuable insights.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ What public theology is and why it matters today

✅ Why Christians should influence culture without compromising biblical truth

✅ The role of love in transforming society

✅ How theology shapes everyday decisions and public life

✅ Why Christians should worship God with both their hearts and their minds

✅ How biblical principles strengthen communities and democracy

✅ Lessons from Raymond R. Roberts' book on nine theological principles

✅ Why faithfulness to God must come before political or cultural loyalty

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Why do some marriages grow stronger through hardship while others fall apart?

What does it really mean to become your partner's safe place? And how can couples stop damaging their relationship during conflict?

In this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with relationship coach and author Gaylen Wilson, creator of The Monument Method, to explore the principles behind building marriages that thrive through life's greatest challenges.

Gaylen shares the remarkable story of surviving congestive heart failure, receiving a life-saving heart transplant, and how his wife's unwavering commitment strengthened their relationship instead of breaking it. He also explains why emotional safety is the foundation of intimacy, how conflict silently damages relationships, and the practical method couples can use to reconnect before disagreements become destructive.

If you're married, engaged, dating, or simply want healthier relationships, this conversation offers practical wisdom for creating a relationship that becomes a refuge instead of another battlefield.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ What it means to become your partner's safe place

✅ Why emotional safety is essential for lasting intimacy

✅ The Monument Method for preventing destructive conflict

✅ Why protecting the relationship is more important than winning arguments

✅ How couples can repair conflict before it causes lasting damage

✅ Lessons from surviving a heart transplant and finding gratitude

✅ Why healthy marriages become stronger during difficult seasons

✅ The difference between feeling cherished and feeling respected in a relationship

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How do you grow a successful business without losing your marriage, your family, or yourself?

What separates thriving entrepreneurs from those who remain stuck in the "mom-and-pop" stage?

In this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with Kenneth Kollasch, certified business coach, entrepreneur, former professional ballroom champion, pastor, and author, to discuss what it truly takes to build a business that creates both financial success and personal fulfillment.

Kenneth shares lessons from professional sports, entrepreneurship, leadership, and coaching, explaining why collaboration beats competition, why accountability is essential for business growth, and how slowing down strategically can actually lead to greater long-term success.

Whether you're launching your first business or looking to scale an existing company, this conversation offers practical strategies for sustainable growth while keeping your family and purpose at the center.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ How to scale a small business the right way

✅ The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when growing

✅ Why accountability accelerates business success

✅ How collaboration creates greater results than competition

✅ The importance of building systems instead of doing everything yourself

✅ Lessons entrepreneurship can teach about leadership and teamwork

✅ How to grow your business without sacrificing your marriage or family

✅ Why fulfillment matters more than chasing endless success

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What does it really take to build lasting success?

Why do so many people struggle financially despite earning a good income? And how can families begin creating generational wealth instead of generational financial stress?

In this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with Albert Butler, CPA, author, financial educator, and Certified Public Accountant, for a practical conversation on personal growth, accounting, financial literacy, leadership, and building a lasting legacy.

Albert explains why "accounting is the heartbeat of business," why success begins with scaling yourself first, and how families can prepare future generations through intentional financial education. He also shares the inspiration behind his book, Life, Truth, Love, Loss, Success and Failure, his powerful "I Can Because I Will" mindset, and the simple Plan–Act–Review framework for continuous improvement.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ Why accounting is the heartbeat of every successful business

✅ What "Scale Yourself First" really means

✅ The mindset behind "I Can Because I Will"

✅ How the Plan–Act–Review framework improves personal and professional growth

✅ Why every family should create and discuss a household budget

✅ How to build generational wealth instead of short-term success

✅ How to overcome setbacks and learn from failure

✅ Why defining success correctly changes your entire life

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, professional, parent, or someone seeking financial wisdom, this conversation offers practical principles that can strengthen both your finances and your future.

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Why do so many successful people still feel empty?

Can wealth, influence, promotions, and accomplishments truly satisfy the human soul? Or were we created for something far greater than success?

In this solo episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha explores one of life's deepest questions: Why do people still feel unfulfilled after achieving everything they once dreamed of?

Drawing from the teachings of Jesus, the life of Solomon, and God's Kingdom, he explains why success is a poor substitute for purpose and why fulfillment can only be found by living according to God's assignment for your life.

This episode challenges the world's definition of success and reveals the biblical difference between achievement, purpose, assignment, and true fulfillment.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ Why success alone cannot satisfy the human soul

✅ What Jesus meant in Mark 8:36 about gaining the whole world

✅ Why God's definition of success differs from society's

✅ The difference between achievement and Kingdom assignment

✅ Why purpose produces fulfillment while success alone cannot

✅ What Solomon discovered after having wealth, wisdom, influence, and pleasure

✅ Why every person is created for a specific Kingdom assignment

✅ How God's Word defines true success

✅ Why fulfillment comes from serving the King's purpose rather than chasing personal ambition

If you've ever achieved a goal only to wonder, "Is this all there is?", this episode will help you understand why your soul longs for purpose more than accomplishment—and how God's Kingdom answers the deepest questions success never can.

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Why does Satan fight so fiercely against the Word of God?

Why did Jesus compare God's Word to a seed? And why does the battle for your heart determine the direction of your life?

In this solo episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha explores one of Jesus' most important teachings: the battle over the seed of God's Word. Drawing from the Parable of the Sower, Proverbs, and the teachings of Jesus, he explains why the enemy's first strategy is often not to attack people directly—but to steal, distort, or replace the truth planted in their hearts.

This episode also examines God's Kingdom from the perspective of a King who governs through His Word, why identity is rooted in truth, how information shapes culture and behavior, and why guarding your heart is essential for fulfilling your God-given assignment.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ Why your heart determines the direction of your life

✅ Why God's Word is compared to a seed

✅ How Satan tries to steal the truth before it transforms you

✅ Why information shapes thoughts, decisions, and destiny

✅ The difference between a Kingdom mindset and a worldly mindset

✅ Why identity is one of the enemy's primary targets

✅ How God's Word strengthens your spirit against temptation

✅ Why understanding God's Kingdom changes how you read the Bible

If you've ever struggled with temptation, confusion, spiritual growth, or understanding your purpose, this episode will help you see why protecting God's Word in your heart is essential to living the life God designed for you.

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Do you feel anxious every Sunday night before the workweek begins? Can you find purpose in a job you don't love?

In this encouraging episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with John Englehart, HR leader, author, and Christian writer, to discuss how faith can transform the way we approach work, stress, leadership, and purpose.

Drawing from more than 16 years in human resources, John shares why so many professionals struggle with the "Sunday Scaries" and explains how his STEADY Framework helps people navigate workplace pressure while keeping God at the center of their lives.

He also shares the inspiring personal story that led him from the U.S. Postal Service into a successful HR career, revealing how serving others opened doors he never expected.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ What the "Sunday Scaries" really are

✅ Why so many people struggle with work-related anxiety

✅ How faith can transform your perspective on work

✅ The STEADY Framework for finding peace and purpose

✅ Why your job is temporary but your purpose is eternal

✅ Practical ways to overcome workplace stress

✅ The power of serving others where you are

✅ How work-life balance impacts your wellbeing and relationships

✅ Why leadership should always prioritize people

John reminds listeners that while careers may change, true peace and lasting purpose come from God—not from a job title or professional success. His practical and faith-filled advice offers hope to anyone feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or uncertain about their career.

Whether you're facing workplace stress, searching for purpose, leading a team, or simply trying to approach Monday mornings with a healthier mindset, this conversation offers timeless wisdom and practical encouragement.

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Can artificial intelligence help businesses grow without replacing the people who make them great?

In this inspiring episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with Anne Cantera, AI strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Elementyl Intelligence, to explore what ethical AI really looks like in practice.

After years of working in enterprise technology, UX, conversation design, and AI, Anne left the corporate world to build a company focused on helping small businesses, nonprofits, women-owned businesses, veterans, and underserved entrepreneurs use AI as a tool for growth—not workforce replacement.

Together, they discuss how AI can automate repetitive tasks while preserving the human creativity, relationships, and purpose that make businesses unique. Anne also shares her perspective on responsible AI, the future of automation, and why ethics should remain at the center of technological innovation.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ Why Anne left corporate tech to build an ethical AI company

✅ How small businesses can use AI without losing their human touch

✅ What ethical AI means beyond the marketing buzzwords

✅ Why AI should empower people instead of replacing employees

✅ How automation can free business owners to focus on meaningful work

✅ The vision behind Elementyl Intelligence

✅ Why underserved entrepreneurs can benefit from AI

✅ How AI could improve customer service and everyday life

✅ Why curiosity and lifelong learning are essential in the AI era

Anne offers a balanced perspective on artificial intelligence—acknowledging both its challenges and its opportunities—while encouraging business owners to adopt AI thoughtfully, responsibly, and in ways that genuinely help people.

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, student, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation offers practical insights into using technology with wisdom and purpose.

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How can you recognize God's voice in a world filled with spiritual confusion, deception, and competing beliefs?

In this thought-provoking episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with author and speaker Tom Snow to discuss spiritual discernment, hearing God's voice, and the importance of testing spiritual experiences through Scripture.

Tom shares his remarkable personal testimony of surviving terminal liver cancer as a teenager, his journey of faith, and how those experiences shaped his understanding of spiritual authority and biblical truth.

The conversation explores the influence of New Age spirituality, the importance of studying God's Word, and why genuine spiritual discernment requires both biblical knowledge and a close relationship with God.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ Tom Snow's powerful testimony of faith and healing

✅ Why he believes spiritual deception is becoming more common

✅ His perspective on the influence of New Age spirituality

✅ What he means by the "demon databank" concept

✅ Why choice and yielding shape our spiritual lives

✅ Two biblical foundations for discerning God's voice

✅ The relationship between Scripture, God's peace, and spiritual guidance

Tom encourages believers to develop discernment by studying Scripture carefully, cultivating intimacy with God, and testing spiritual experiences rather than accepting every supernatural claim at face value.

Whether you're seeking to grow in your faith, understand spiritual discernment, or learn practical ways to recognize biblical truth, this conversation offers thoughtful insights from Tom's personal journey and Christian perspective.

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