249. Life Under the Rainbow With Dr. Leanna Brewer249. Life Under the Rainbow With Dr. Leanna Brewer
Strong Tower Mental Health with Heidi Mortenson
Heidi Mortenson talks with Dr Leanna Brewer about surrender, chronic stress, identity and God’s covenants, alongside her work with children affected by trauma. The conversation focuses on women taking ownership of their calling, rethinking trials, and finding healing through a simple, childlike trust in Jesus.
43:41•20 Jul 2026
Surrender, Stress and Life Under the Rainbow with Dr Leanna Brewer
Episode Overview
- Daily surrender to God’s direction helps prevent burnout and keeps purpose clear.
- Perfectionism and chronic stress often hide behind a “busy” life, especially for women.
- God’s covenants are lasting agreements that invite people to own their part, not just claim His promises.
- Imposter syndrome and comparison can block callings until a person takes responsibility for what God has given them.
- Viewing trials as opportunities and building a “spiritual bank account” of mercy and forgiveness can reshape how challenges are faced.
“Okay, God, I'm at my wit's end on this. I'm broken. I'm broken. And you're the only one... You designed me. You have the plan for my life. I'm willing to submit to you.”
What drives someone to seek a life of peace, purpose, and emotional healing rooted in God’s promises? This conversation between host Heidi Mortenson and pastor, author, and ministry leader Dr Leanna Brewer centres on exactly that. You’ll hear Dr Leanna share how a doctor’s diagnosis of “chronic stress syndrome” forced her to face the uncomfortable truth that she was using stress like a drug and chasing perfection as a wife, mum, and minister.
Her turning point came with a daily, practical surrender: asking God, “What do you want me to do today?” rather than trying to control every detail herself. Leanna speaks directly to women who feel burnt out, anxious, or stuck in comparison, gently challenging the lies many have believed about identity, perfection, and worth.
She describes how God had to move her from hiding behind the scenes to owning the ministry He gave her, including her work with Spark and her book *Life Under the Rainbow*, which traces God’s covenants through Scripture and what they mean for ordinary lives today. The episode also touches on heavy but hopeful ground: trauma, abuse, and sex trafficking.
Dr Leanna talks about the resilience of the children they rescue, and how genuine surrender to Jesus can bring rapid inner change, even when physical healing takes longer. Throughout, she uses vivid, down-to-earth images—like spiritual "bank accounts" built through deposits of mercy and forgiveness—to help you rethink trials as opportunities rather than defeat.
The tone stays warm, honest, and faith-filled, with plenty of humour about “being a Martha” and “being married to a boy” alongside strong encouragement for women to stop saying they’re “just a mum” or “just a wife”. If you’re wrestling with anxiety, feeling like an imposter, or wondering whether God can really use you, this honest chat might be the nudge you need to breathe, surrender, and take ownership of the life He’s given you.
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