The Alli Worthington Show

Standing Strong, overcoming adversity, and living with confidence- a sneak peak just for you!

You can't break a woman who draws her strength from God.  What does it mean to stand strong in the middle of pandemics and parenting? What does it look like to be a mighty woman of God- when the world sometimes feels like it is crumbling around us? How do we keep from putting our dreams and callings on a shelf when we feel like we are simply surviving?   Join me for an intimate and special episode of the podcast today- as I share the first chapter from my upcoming book Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence.   If you feel like God is calling you to something new, and maybe you don't even know what it is yet, or you don't know where to start- this one's for you! If you love what you hear, I would LOVE it if you would pre-order on Amazon or your local bookseller.    Reserve your copy of Standing Strong here When you pre-order you’ll get all the pre-order thank you gifts I’m busy in the background creating.    You’ll get:  Access to a free 3-day Standing Strong challenge A free 6-week video Bible Study  And a big surprise I can’t talk about yet!! :)    If you pre-order please reply to this email and let me know so I can thank you personally.    I really appreciate your support of this message!  Xo, Alli    www.alliworthington.com/podcast/standingstrongchapter1  

David Platt on obedience, trust, and the goodness of God.

I'm joined today by the inspiring David Platt who has helped millions through his book Radical- to look beyond the American Dream and be sold out to a life of obedience to God instead.  David dives even deeper today and talks about a trip to the Himalayas that wrecked his own faith and worldview, and has him surrendering more than ever. David shares how a season of questioning had him take bold moves in work and life- and shaped his new book Something Has To Change.   We also talk about: -What God is teaching him as a pastor during a global pandemic. -Why this book is more honest and raw than any of his others. -Why radical obedience doesn't always look the way we think.   Favorite quotes: 1. In the end, God’s goodness guarantees that His justice will reign, His mercy will reign, that all who look to Him and trust in him will experience an eternity where there's no more sorrow, and no more tears, and no more suffering, and no more injustice. 2. The more we come face to face with need, the more the gospel becomes so precious and so valuable. 3. Don’t underestimate the part God is calling you to in the spread of his glory in the world. 4. If we can trust God to save us from eternity, certainly we can trust him with the next few years of our lives and to lead us and guide us.    In this episode I answer these questions and life and business- 1. How do you deal with writing about family issues and struggles in your books? (39:08) 2. I’m a creative entrepreneur and I hate systems. So far it hasn't hurt my growth. Do I have to build systems or can I stay successful without them? (46:00)   Links to great things we discussed: 1. David Platt 2. Something Needs To Change 3. Psalm 23 4. The Voice 5. Knowing God 6. The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment 7. Captain Phillips  Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli    www.alliworthington.com/podcast/davidplatt

How to stop overthinking according to your enneagram type with Anne Bogel

Raise your hand if the last few months has had you stuck in your head more than usual!  It's easy to get stuck on loops of anxiety, worry, or second-guessing. Today, I'm joined by my brilliant friend Anne Bogel- enneagram expert and author of the new book Don't Overthink It.  Anne breaks down how overthinking typically manifests for each enneagram type and how we can break out of unhealthy cycles with quick and amazingly simple adjustments- so you can live with more freedom, joy, and clarity.   We also chat about: -Why overthinking may not look the way you imagine. -How perfectionism traps us into chronic overthinking. -Why scheduling time to worry can save you tons of mental energy in the long run.   Favorite quotes: 1. When people lose their cool or get really mad about something they see on the internet or say something they regret, or get sucked into endless scrolling on Instagram they don’t do it when they are healthy, happy, well-rested and well-fed. They do it when they’re tired and hungry. 2. I thought I knew what overthinking looked like but I did not see how many different forms it takes in our lives. It can feel like worry, it can look like second-guessing, it can look like spending too much time on second guesses, it could look like laying awake at 3am, it could look like worrying about the small stuff but the underlying thread is that these thoughts are repetitive, unhealthy, unhelpful. 3. You think nobody should know your own life and own mind better than you but I think it really comes back around to you need some limitations. Limit yourself to free yourself.    In this episode I answer these questions: 1. Is it true that God never gives us more than we can handle? (49:12) 2. I want to start a side business to bring in income for the family but I don't know if I have the personality for it. How do I know if I can make it work? (52:14)   Passion to Profit Project is OPEN! https://www.passiontoprofitproject.com/ Use discount code PODCAST for a special rate of only 99$ You will save $150.00!   Links to great things we discussed: 1. Anne Bogel 2. Don’t Overthink It 3. Avett Brothers 4. Counting Crows 5. The West Wing 6. The End of October 7. The Barefoot Contessa- Weeknight Bolognese 8. Passion To Profit 9. Worship For Fierce Faith    Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)   xo, Alli    www.alliworthington.com/podcast/annebogel2

Learning to hear God with Becky Thompson

What does healing from worry and anxiety look like? How can we find peace when God feels far off? How can we hear God like a close friend? Join me and my new friend, Becky Thompson, as we dive deep into the voice of God, what it means to obey God in the craziest callings and her testimony of how God healed her from the anxiety that gripped her from childhood. Becky also shares the powerful lessons she's been learning during quarantine and how God is meeting her in the hardest of places.   We also chat about: -The leap of faith that took her from quiet Oklahoma to the heart of L.A. -The prayer group she started that now reaches millions of moms -And why she had to talk to her neighbor "Fred" like a toddler before our interview   Favorite quotes: 1. I feel like there's a moment in your life where you know God led you to it, you just might not have said it was the voice of God. You felt directed, but you wouldn’t have said God spoke. If we can begin to attribute those leadings as a voice of the Father who loves us, then all those other moments become visible that might not have been visible before. 2. I think God is so much closer than the average woman, the average powerhouse Christian woman-love-Jesus-her-whole-life remembers that He is. He is right here and He wants to talk to you.   3. I think at the end of the day, it comes down to the hallway between where you want to be and where you currently are, and hearing the voice of God saying, “I am here, you're okay,” and letting that be enough.   During coaching time, I answer the question, “ How can I motivate myself to make changes in my life?” (46:09)   Links to great things we discussed: 1. Becky Thompson 2. Peace: Hope and Healing for the Anxious Mamma’s Heart  3. Steffany Gretzinger- Forever Amen 4. The Chosen 5. House of Lashes 6. Needtobreathe- Survival  Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli    www.alliworthington.com/podcast/beckythompson  

Carlos Whitaker on praying the promise instead of the problem

The king of instastories is back!  My friend, fellow author, the official king of Instagram stories- Carlos Whittaker. We are doing a deep dive into what God has been teaching Carlos while writing his latest (and what he says is his most important book) Enter Wild.  Carlos shares how his family battled through his 18-year old daughter's terrifying diagnosis, how his prayer life has radically changed in recent days, and what it means to live in the "wild" place of God's manifest presence and miracles.    We cover a lot of ground in this one, including: -The recent awakening to racial injustice in our country, and how he's passionately advocating. -What it means to enter rest, war, and wild. -The jaw-dropping miracles and breakthroughs he has seen since he started praying the promises instead of the problems.   Favorite quotes: 1. Right now is the time we have to get wild. Right now is not the time for getting mild and safe and protecting ourselves. Right now is the time we have to shout from the rooftops and live into the fullness God has for us. He has not called us into this mild faith. 2. Rest is not defined in this book as a vacation. Rest is not defined in this book as lowering your blood pressure. Rest in this book is defined as lowering the volume of life so that the volume of God goes up. 3. The promise of the word of God is going to accelerate your healing. 4. The reason why people don’t get specific with God is because we’re scared He won’t answer.    In this episode I answer this question: I recently parted ways with my best friend of 10 years, how do I grieve someone that isn’t dead? (50:19)   Links to great things we discussed: 1. Carlos Whittaker 2. Enter Wild 3. Chris McClarney- Valley 4. Outer Banks 5. The Hate U Give 6. The Silent Patient 7. DGRule - The Invisible Hub for MacBook by DGRule — Kickstarter 8. The Dark Knight Rises Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)   xo, Alli  www.alliworthington.com/podcast/carloswhittaker2

Knox McCoy being hilarious and reconsidering all the things.

Anyone else need a good laugh today? I've totally got you, friend. We are joined by the brilliant and hilarious Knox McCoy- co-host of the Popcast and Bible Binge Podcast, and lover of the word "Swashbuckler". We talk about his random train rides to Baton Rouge, his aversion to UT orange, and what he's learning in quarantine (important stuff, like, where to buy a Star Wars mask). We also spend way too much time talking about the correct pronunciations of quinoa, beignets, facade, and Yosemite.   We chat about: -His new book "All Things Reconsidered" and how we can all start asking better questions -The crazy story behind starting the PopCast with Jamie B. Golden -How the show will go on, despite the world being shut down   Favorite quote: I think a lot of us were stuck in our homes and we thought, “So the life I’ve been living for the last few years, did I choose that or did I kind of just get swept up into routines that I don't know if I actually want more?”   In this episode I answer these questions: 1. Do you have a Bible reading plan that you recommend? (47:38) 2. I’m starting a new business, should I name the business my own name or something else? (49:40)   Links to great things we discussed:  1. Knox McCoy 2. All Things Reconsidered 3. Popcast 4. Frank Ocean- Super Rich Kids 5. Run 6. Glass House 7. Bane Face Mask 8. F260 Bible Reading Plan 9. Raiders of the Lost Ark    Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)   xo, Alli    www.alliworthington.com/podcast/knoxmccoy

The power of community and coaching with Jenni Catron

Jenni Catron, leadership expert and great friend of mine, joins us to discuss- how to develop confidence and inspire it in others how to prevent leadership from being lonely how to invest in your own emotional health and address anxiety unique challenges that women leaders face the impact of the mental load women are currently carrying why Jenni and Alli love the enneagram how the Women in Leadership Coaching Intensive could be your catapult to the next level in your leadership journey Find out more here- https://get4sight.com/women-in-leadership-coaching-intensive/

Rachel Macy Stafford on parenting with intention and helping kids manage stress

In stressful times- how can we help our kids manage worry, relationships and technology? What does it look like to be the role models they need- even when we are trying to hold it together ourselves?   Today, I'm joined by Rachel Macy Stafford of Hands Free Mama to talk about what stressors the younger generation is battling with most, what it looks like to lead the way in healthy technology use, and how to point your kids to a life of relationship and purpose.    We also chat about: -How our own coping mechanisms can help our children thrive -How to respond to your kids in a way that builds trust -And the questions to ask before we hurl accusations or give corrections   Favorite quote: There’s no right or wrong way to love each other through the tricky turns of life.    In this episode I answer these questions: 1. How do I know if I'm self-sabotaging myself? And if I am, how do I stop it? (36:07) 2. How do I learn to trust God? (41:15)   Links to great things we discussed:  1. Rachel Macy Stafford 2. Live Love Now: Relieve the Pressure and Find Real Connection with Our Kids 3. Noah Kahan- Mess 4. Life is a Verb 5. Where the Crawdads Sing 6. Bethel Revival’s in the air  Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli    www.alliworthington.com/podcast/rachelmacystafford  

How to get unstuck with Jennifer Allwood

Two blonde curly-headed, business coaching, Jesus-loving, Podcasterers are together today!  I’m joined by my new friend Jennifer Allwood. We are diving into the story behind her latest book "Fear's Not The Boss Of You", the lessons she's gained from coaching women, and how we can all stop self-sabotage and get unstuck!    This message is so timely for women wanting to charge ahead (even in the middle of this crisis) and you are going to love her big heart and personality.   We also chat about: -The thing women are most afraid of (it's NOT what you think!) -Her adoption journey  -And what an elderly woman taught her about diving into the deep end   Favorite quotes: 1. Every time we do something that shows us we can do big, hard, scary things without dying, it trains that fear muscle in us to show up and go again next time. 2. Getting unstuck requires figuring out why it’s important to you to not stay there. 3. I’m just trying to work out all the feelings and trying to make sure I’m not eating my weight in raw cookie dough every day.    This week, in coaching time, I’m answering:  “Are we supposed to forgive people even though they are not sorry? And how do we keep from getting hurt again?” (45:00)   Links to great things we discussed: 1. Jennifer Allwood 2. Fear Is Not The Boss Of You 3. Waymaker 4. Dharius Daniels- Relational Intelligence 5. Peanut Butter Falcon 6. Peloton App 7. Elevation Worship- Graves Into Gardens   Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)   xo, Alli    www.alliworthington.com/podcast/jenniferallwood

Melanie Dale on how to calm the heck down, parenting, and motherhood

How do we learn to calm the heck down?  I'm with my hilarious, horror-movie loving friend Melanie Dale and we are talking about the book she swore she'd never write. Melanie share why she ended up writing a parenting book after all and that title just may be perfect for every parent during this global pandemic, "Calm The Heck Down"! We have a great time getting honest about topics on marriage, parenting, work, and Melanie tells all on this fun episode.   She also shares: -How she ran accidentally in a 15K (really!)   -How we can drop the expectations and stop majoring in the minors. -The 90s show she's letting her kids currently binge with her.   In this episode I answer these questions: 1. Should I let my son play with toy guns? My husband says yes but I’m not so sure(46:45) 2. Is it wrong for Christians to watch rated R movies? (49:34)    Favorite quote: Whether you work from home, you work out in the world, or you are a stay at home mom and you're working in that capacity, I think the idea of communicating the value of work to our kids is important.