The Alli Worthington Show

Margaret Feinberg on her great scriptural culinary adventure and traveling the world

I’m with the delightful Margaret Feinberg who traveled all over the world on a great culinary exploration of scripture! She teaches that God is the ultimate foodie, and I already want to go travel the world on my own culinary adventure. Who’s with me?  In this episode we discuss: 1. Why God is the original Foodie. 2. Her latest big adventure around the world. 3. How God redeems food.    Favorite quotes: 1. (On dreams) I would love to encourage our friends if you have an idea it may not be something that you are going to do or act on for another 3 or 5 or 10 years, but when that day comes, it will be so much more beautiful and so much more richer because you waited.   2. I think for some of us, we forget that God has great, big adventures for us and some of them happen on the other side of the world in a different country, and some of them happen right in our own towns, and in our own communities with the people all around. And that’s the thing that I love about Taste and See, is that it’s this invitation not to go on this great big culinary food adventure but for you to take your own.   3. The unique giftings, the unique areas, the unique appearance, the unique backgrounds, those things that make you unique are what God wants to use, I believe, to help flavor and influence this world. In this episode I answer these questions: 1. Please share a funny memory you have with your husband. (36:30) 2. How can you grow a strong community early in your faith walk? (40:25) 3. Where can I find a mentor or accountability partner when starting a new online business? (42:00)   Links to great things we discussed: 1. Margaret Feinberg 2. Taste and See 3. Sharper Objects 4. Atypical 5. The Sacred Slow 6. Women of Fierce Faith 7. Blissdom 8. Passion-Follow you anywhere     Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli   http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/margaretfeinberg    

Dave Barnes on family, music, and the creative process

I’m with the hilarious Dave Barnes talking all things family, music, comedy, and, of course, the Enneagram. I’ve never laughed so much during a conversation. You are going to love this one!   In this episode we discuss: The hilarious awkwardness of being a celebrity Creativity and songwriting Balancing multiple gifts well       Favorite quotes:   I love performing but my real joy is the creation. That’s where I really feel fulfilled. And I love being on stage, I’m not taking anything away from that. But nothing touches the creation process for me.     In this episode I answer these questions:   I know you are a business coach, but do you also coach people who are not entrepreneurs? (49:52) Are we supposed to forgive people even if they are not sorry? How do I keep from getting hurt again? (52:29) How do you handle the guilt that comes from being a working mom? (54:41)     Links to great things we discussed: Dave Barnes , Spotify, Instagram, Twitter Emily King- Remind me Maggie Rogers- Give a Little Jillian Jacqueline- If I Were You Madam Secretary Rosaina Butterfield- The Gospel Comes with a House Key Pierce Brown- Red Rising Series Andrew Petterson- On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga) Krinner Tree Stand Dave Barnes- Who Knew it Would be so Hard to be Myself Into the Spider-verse   Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)     xo, Alli   http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/davebarnes

Discovering you with the Enneagram featuring Beth McCord

I’m with Beth McCord, also known as Your Enneagram Coach, and we have such an amazing show for you today! You will want to have a way to take notes as you listen. This is a show that is so full of wisdom, insight, and encouragement from Beth!    In this episode we discuss: 1. How to honor how God designed you 2. How Christians can use the Enneagram for growth 3. The unique message your heart longs to hear     Favorite quotes: 1. Our main goal is to recognize that the Enneagram is just a tool, it’s the gospel that transforms.   2. The beauty of the enneagram is it’s a non-judgemental friend. It will tell you like it is.   3. The Enneagram is a great tool for transformation and change because it’s giving you insight that you never thought you could really have before.      In this episode I answer these questions: 1. What are your tips for parenting middle schoolers? (1:02:40) 2. I have horrible anxiety every time I try to study the Bible. Some say this is spiritual warfare. Do you know anything about that? (1:16:43) 3. Is it still true nowadays that writing a blog is a good first step towards getting a book published? (1:21:16)     Great things we discussed: 1. Your Enneagram Coach; on Instagram 2. Free assessment 3. Exploring You Course, Discovering You Course 4. Boundaries for the Soul 5. Sleeping At Last 6. A Shepherd's Look at Psalm 23 7. From Fear to Freedom 8. Mary Poppins Returns 9. Hillsong United- Good Grace   Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! xo, Alli   http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/bethmccord

(Special Episode) Fierce Faith Chapter Four- Rejection

Welcome to the second special episode sharing Fierce Faith: A Woman's Guide to Fighting Fear, Wrestling Worry, and Overcoming Anxiety.  Today I'm sharing Chapter Four on Rejection called "What if they don't like me?" Hope you enjoy this New Year's gift. We'll be back next week with a new episode!   xo, Alli 

(Special Episode) Chapter One of Fierce Faith

Merry Christmas! This week I'm giving you a special gift of the first chapter of my book, Fierce Faith: A Woman's Guide to Fighting Fear, Wrestling Worry, and Overcoming Anxiety.  So many of the questions I receive every week are about fear and anxiety. So this week and next week I'll be reading to you from Fierce Faith as a way to speak to so much of the anxiety we carry.  Hope you enjoy this special episode!    xo, Alli   

Nicole Unice on identity, strength, and healing

In this episode we discuss: 1. The common struggles we all face as women. 2. How the enemy attacks our identity. 3. How to apply the Fruits of the Spirit to our own self-talk    Favorite quotes: 1. The enemy likes to call out and make us doubt God’s intentions for us. He wants to attack our identity. 2. God has called us worthy and he desires for us not to just live a life where we’re glorifying Him in our actions, but we’re glorifying Him because of what Jesus has done for us. 3. We all have a plate but all of our plates are different sizes. A full plate for me might be a different size plate for someone else. 4. The definition of depression is anger turned and inward. 5. Jesus Christ was primarily a healer, so if you think you do not need healing of some kind then you are missing out on one of the major attributes of Jesus.       In this episode I answer these questions: 1. What is the most important lesson that you’ve learned about parenting? (41:40) 2. How do you make peace when God tells you no? (46:22) 3. How can I start to build an email list? (53:09)     Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)   xo, Alli   http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/nicoleunice

Francesca Battistelli on family, balance, and how to own it

I’m with the Grammy-winning, Artist of the Year, and all around phenomenal Francesca Battistelli and she shares with us what it’s really like to be a mom of four little kids while balancing a big career. She is funny, down-to-earth, wonderful!   In this episode we discuss: Balancing her life at home with four young kids and balancing that with touring and creating albums The real behind-the-scenes of songwriting The song I voted will be released next for radio play     Favorite quotes: I’m in the thick of it with motherhood. I’m in the thick of it career wise and I can be frustrated about how stressful it is or I can just step up to the plate and ask the Lord to help me and get over myself.   That’s the Lord. He takes your plans and goes, “Yup, nope. We’re gonna alter that a little bit but nice try!” Jesus paid the biggest price for you and you are literally worth the best and don’t settle for anything less in any part of your life.        In this episode I answer these questions: 1. How do you handle Christmas with a big family without going crazy? (34:30) 2. What type of church do you go to? Do you prefer a certain denomination, if so why? (39:40) 3. What is Blissdom? (41:20)   xo, Alli   http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/francescabattistelli

Andi Andrew on liberty, faith, and getting real

In this episode we discuss: 1. How Andi and her family took a massive leap of faith 2. The possibility of misplaced worship 3. The story behind Fake or Follower     Favorite quotes: 1. We misplace our worship whether that’s of self or fame, or more modern culture, or our jobs, or relationships, or emotional highs and addiction above God and we start bowing down to these things and forget to surrender our lives to God and they take over. 2. I wanted to control everything. Control every circumstance and situation and feel safe and to go on an adventure. We say we wanted adventure. We said, "God, I surrender to you. Take me wherever, to do whatever you want." Then when he does, were like, "No not like that. I have this other way that you should do it."    In this episode I answer these questions: 1. What is your best advice for raising siblings that actually like each other? (35:55)   2. What do you do when you feel overwhelmed by what God has asked me to do? (43:13)   3. How can I get comfortable with the concept that I need to build my platform for myself and my business? (46:09)      Links to great things we discussed 1. Andi Andrew 2. Fake or Follow3. Defender by Upperroom4. Madam Secretary5. The Next Evangelicalism6. Savor Beauty 7. Fantastic Beasts 8. Praise Before My Breakthrough by Brian & Katie Torwalt9. The Year Of Living Happy   Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)   xo, Alli   http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/andiandrew

Ruth Schwenk on family, anger, and what not to say to God

In this episode we discuss: The common struggles of all moms. The truth about mom anger. What not to say to God. Listen now: Click here to listen in iTunes. Click here to listen on Soundcloud. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Stitcher. Click here to listen on Spotify.     Favorite quotes: 1. I think it’s okay when we can come to the place where we are saying, “You know what, I am really struggling with this.” That’s how we move forward and grow and learn and change. 2. If you are struggling with anger it's okay, there is a way out, there's a way to grow through this. 3. He calls the Unqualified.  He can use us to the best of our ability in those spots where we feel the weakest.   In this episode I answer these questions: 1. You seem so organized, how do you keep up with everything you do?  What's your secret? (35:17)   2. How can I encourage my husband in his spiritual maturity without pushing? (41:23)   3. How do you force yourself to do the boring stuff in business? (44:13)   Links to great things we discussed: 1.The Better Mom 2. The Better Mom Devotional3. Mack Brock “Christ is Risen”4. When Calls the Heart5. Open to The Spirit6. Forgotten God7. DERMA E Rejuvenating Sage & Lavender Face Oil8. The Power of a Praying Wife9. The Grinch10. Crowder “Crushing Snakes” Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli   http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/ruthschwenk

Johnny Baker on Celebrate Recovery, living an abundant life, recovery, and the power of getting healthy

In this episode we discuss: What is Celebrate Recovery? How we need Jesus and each other in order for recovery to happen. How finding freedom takes action.    Favorite quotes:  There is nothing wrong with reading your Bible. Its an important part of our Christian life and it's an important part of Celebrate Recovery, but so many of us need more than just that sort of band-aid approach. We need a step-by-step process to help us get closer to Jesus.   The truth about Celebrate Recovery is that it’s a discipleship process. It helps us get closer to God, closer to Jesus through this step by step guide. For so many of us, it's really hard to take that first step but its such an important part of the journey.   The Bible tells us in James 5:16 to confess your sins to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed. There’s such power in telling someone else what’s going on in your life. If we want to be forgiven, we tell God. If we want to be healed, we tell and pray for each other.   No change happens until the pain exceeds our fear of change.   Pain gets our attention and it prepares us to help other people who are struggling.   If you are going through a hard time, there is a reason for it and Jesus cares about it.   We want microwave results but recovery is like a crockpot...it takes time.   There’s a desire for us to appear normal. We have it all together, we’re in control. I don’t need recovery, I don’t need therapy. Thank you very much. Leave me alone.  And it’s normal to protect yourself and not talk about things. There’s this idea in recovery that “those poor people who need help, I’m so glad I’m not one of them”. The truth is, we’re all “those people.”   We need to do whatever it takes to get healthy because God wants us to live an abundant life.     In this episode I answer these questions: What is your all-time favorite podcast to listen to? (33:50)   Is it true that God never gives us more than we can handle? (35:48)    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? (39:33)     Links to great things we discussed: The Year of Living Happy Celebrate Recovery The Road to Freedom Song - Beautifully Broken by Plumb Movie - The Empire Strikes Back Book - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis Johnny’s Recommendations: Instagram @Johnnybaker Twitter @JohnnybakerCR Donald Miller - StoryBrand Podcast Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast Keeping up with the Joneses Podcast Gainful Growth (You’ll find the half off code is programmed for you this week!) Movie - The King’s Speech Song - Defender   Alli’s Recommendations: Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)   xo, Alli   http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/johnnybaker