Worthy & Whole Podcast

About Worthy & Whole Podcast

Worthy & Whole is a faith-informed podcast for women who love God and are ready to live with greater peace, clarity, and confidence in Christ. Hosted by LeighAnn Ricci, Christian nurse coach and guide, this space offers gentle encouragement, practical insight, and grounded conversations to help you release burnout, reclaim your God-given worth, and walk forward whole—spirit, mind, and body. Your worth is already settled. Becoming whole is the journey we walk together.

Publisher

LeighAnn Ricci

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Feb 2026

Latest episode

4 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Nov 2026

   Pray Like 'Today’s the Day': How to Pray with Expectation

   Have you been praying for someone or something for so long that you’ve gotten used to asking-but stopped expecting? In this episode of Worthy & Whole, Christian nurse coach LeighAnn Ricci explores how to pray with expectation, bring your requests to God with confidence, and renew your hope when you’re praying for someone you love. Through a personal worship experience, the biblical accounts of Jairus, the woman who touched Jesus’ garment, and the centurion, LeighAnn reflects on faith that moves us to approach Jesus before we see the outcome. Drawing on her years as a labor and delivery nurse, she offers a practical picture of expectant prayer: preparing, paying attention, and reaching for support while trusting God with the answer. Whether your prayer comes with joyful anticipation, quiet sincerity, or tearful lament, you can come confidently before Him. Today could be the day - hold on to that hope! SCRIPTURE READINGS • Mark 5:21-43 - Jairus’s daughter and the woman who had been bleeding • Matthew 8:5-13 - The centurion’s faith • Philippians 4:6-8 - Prayer, thanksgiving, peace, and where we direct our thoughts • Colossians 4:2 - Devoted, watchful, and thankful prayer • Luke 18:1 - Keep praying and don’t lose heart • Hebrews 4:16 - Approach God’s throne of grace with confidence YOUR NEXT STEP Read Mark 5:21-43 and Matthew 8:5-13 for yourself. Notice how each person approached Jesus, then bring the person or circumstance on your heart before Him with fresh expectation. Follow Worthy & Whole so you don’t miss an episode, and share this conversation with someone who needs encouragement to keep praying. Struggling with uncertainty? Listen to the previous episode for encouragement about finding hope and peace in uncertain times. Find LeighAnn's work and explore Christian coaching: https://www.crosswindscollab.com (https://www.crosswindscollab.com/) Worthy is who you are. Becoming whole is the journey. LET’S CONNECT Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/leighannricci/ (https://www.instagram.com/leighannricci/) ⁠⁠Christian women’s community: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Lb4Ty56B/⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Lb4Ty56B/) YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBUSVk50sHmgbqCRfay0iQ⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBUSVk50sHmgbqCRfay0iQ) Website & Christian coaching: ⁠⁠https://www.crosswindscollab.com⁠⁠ (https://www.crosswindscollab.com) #christianpodcast #faithbased #nursecoach #womenoffaith #jesussaves #consecratedlife #trustingGod #inChrist #sacrifice #dedicated #christiancounseling #trustingGod #Christiansupport #prayerlife #hope

2. 

   23 Oct 2026

   When Life Feels Uncertain: Finding Hope and Peace in God’s Promises

   Do you keep checking, overthinking, or asking for reassurance—only to feel uncertain again? How can you trust God when you can’t be sure what will happen next? In this episode of Worthy & Whole, Christian counselor and coach LeighAnn Ricci shares her personal journey through fear, and the exhausting need to “make sure.” From checking messages to seeking certainty after a relational wound, we explore the difference between gathering helpful information that leads to wise action and seeking guarantees that no answer can fully provide. After broken trust, wanting reassurance is understandable. Seeking truthful answers, accountability, and evidence of safety is an important part of healing. This conversation invites us to consider where faith can support that process. Through Hebrews 6:13–20 and Romans 8:28, we consider the assurance God offers: His unchanging character, trustworthy promises, and hope anchored in Jesus, even when circumstances remain unresolved. Together, we explore: Reassurance-seeking, overthinking, and the urge to keep checking to find peace Discerning when to ask questions, set boundaries, or seek support Trusting God without ignoring painful realities Why God’s faithfulness doesn’t guarantee every outcome we want Returning to His promises when fear resurfaces Learning to trust takes time. You can take responsible steps, receive support, and keep growing in faith without having every answer. Feeling afraid or needing reassurance does not mean your faith is inadequate. That makes you human and God makes space for this basic need to "making sure" in His Scriptures. A gentle note: This episode shares my personal experience of faith and healing; your situation may be different. Trusting God goes hand in hand with seeking truthful answers, maintaining boundaries, and receiving qualified professional support. If harm or deception is ongoing, your need for safety matters. Surrendering uncertainty to God does not require remaining in an unsafe situation or extending trust to someone whose behavior has not become trustworthy. Explore Worthy & Whole Christian coaching with LeighAnn: https://crosswindscollab.com (https://crosswindscollab.com/) Worthy & Whole offers biblical encouragement for Christian women pursuing confidence in Christ, spiritual growth, and whole-person well-being. Explore Worthy & Whole Christian coaching with LeighAnn: https://crosswindscollab.com (https://crosswindscollab.com/) If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, or leave a review to help others find these conversations. Worthy is who you are. Becoming whole is the journey. LET’S CONNECTInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/leighannricci/⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/leighannricci/)Christian women’s community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Lb4Ty56B/⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Lb4Ty56B/)YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBUSVk50sHmgbqCRfay0iQ⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBUSVk50sHmgbqCRfay0iQ)Website & Christian coaching: ⁠https://www.crosswindscollab.com⁠ (https://www.crosswindscollab.com) #christianpodcast #faithbased #nursecoach #womenoffaith #jesussaves #consecratedlife #trustingGod #inChrist #sacrifice #dedicated #christiancounseling

3. 

   9 Oct 2026

   029. Consecration, Mercy, & Everyday Living: Becoming Whole in a Life Dedicated to Christ

   What makes us willing to dedicate our whole lives to Christ? Knowing the One who asks us to follow Him, and seeing how He has already given Himself for us. In this episode of Worthy & Whole, I share a lesson from my nursing career: difficult assignments felt different when the leader asking me to step up was willing to enter the room, help carry the workload, and stay alongside me. That experience helps illuminate the heart of consecration. Jesus has gone before us, shown us His sacrificial love, and continues to be present with us through the Holy Spirit. Our dedication becomes a willing response to His mercy, grounded in trust in the One we follow. Through Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews, and John 17, we explore what consecration means for Christians today, how it relates to sanctification, and how a life dedicated to Christ finds purpose and wholeness in ordinary moments from our work and relationships to our plans and choices. “Lord, I belong to You. Let that belonging shape how I live.” 🩵 YOUR INVITATION THIS WEEK Choose one area of your life you can dedicate or rededicate to the Lord—a plan you’re gripping tightly, a habit, a relationship, or your attitude toward your work. Pause to remember the mercy of the One to whom you belong. Jesus has gone before you, shown you His love, and hasn’t left you to follow Him alone. Ask, “Lord, how can I serve You and partner with Your will in this?” Then consider one step of obedience you can take in response to His mercy. Subscribe to The Worthy & Whole Podcast so you don’t miss an episode. If this conversation encouraged you, leave a rating and share it with a friend who wants to grow in her walk with Jesus! SCRIPTURES REFERENCED • Joshua 3:5 Israel’s call to consecrate themselves before crossing the Jordan • Romans 11:30-36 God’s mercy, wisdom, and glory; all things come from Him, through Him, and for Him • Romans 12:1-2 Offering our bodies as living sacrifices in response to God’s mercy and being transformed by the renewing of our minds • Exodus 19:10-11 Consecration and preparation to meet God at Sinai • Psalm 24:3-4 Approaching the Lord with clean hands and a pure heart • Hebrews 9:13-14 - Christ’s blood cleansing our consciences so we may serve the living God • Hebrews 10:10 - Made holy through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ once for all • John 17:14-19 - Jesus’ prayer for His disciples: protected, sanctified by truth, and sent into the world KEEP LISTENING EP28 Jesus, What Are We Doing? A conversation about acknowledging His presence and walking with Him in everyday life. LET’S CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leighannricci/ (https://www.instagram.com/leighannricci/) Christian women’s community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Lb4Ty56B/ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Lb4Ty56B/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBUSVk50sHmgbqCRfay0iQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBUSVk50sHmgbqCRfay0iQ) Website & Christian coaching: https://www.crosswindscollab.com (https://www.crosswindscollab.com/) Worthy & Whole offers biblical encouragement for Christian women pursuing confidence in Christ, spiritual growth, and whole-person well-being. Worthy is who you are. Becoming whole is the journey.

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