The Alli Worthington Show

Lysa TerKeurst on pain, trust, and rising strong from a shattered season.

In this episode we discuss: 1. How God takes our pain and uses it for His glory. 2. Why Lysa wrote her new book, It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way. 3. The importance of dust to God and the importance of it in our life. www.alliworthington.com/podcast/lysaterkeurst

Ellie Holcomb on music, creativity, and seasons of life.

In this episode we discuss: 1. The creative process. 2. The power of worship as we fight fear. 3. How walking through tough seasons strengthens us.   Favorite quotes: 1. Something about music taps into the human story and the story that all of us are made to be at home with the one who made us. 2. God flips hard and suffering on its head and says, “Yeah, it’s actually out of this pile of rubble and ashes that I’m going to breathe life and beauty.” 3. It’s almost always through the hard things, that the really beautiful things that seem to resonate with people are born.     In this episode I answer these questions: 1. I love the Year of Living Happy. Do you have any extra strategies that didn’t fit in those short chapters? (46:28)   2.  I saw that you were preaching on unfulfilled ambition at a church recently. How should we view our ambition as Christians? (51:27) 3. I have never even heard of a business coach. What do you do? (55:44)     Links to great things we discussed: 1. Ellie’s book and EP Who Sang the First Song 2. The Jesus Storybook Bible 3. Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing 4. Ellie’s Song on Repeat - Jess Ray Too Good 5. Ellie’s Movie -  Won’t You Be My Neighbor, The Greatest Showman 6. Ellie’s Reading - Every Moment Holy 7. Ellie’s Thing - ABLE, Unker’s Therapeutic Products 8. ellieholcomb.com 9. Rachel Hollis Episode with Alli- The Benefits of Hiring a Business Coach 10. Alli’s message on Unfulfilled Ambition. 11. Alli’s Song - Red Sea Road   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/ellieholcomb

Tyler Reagin on leadership, growth and using our influence well

In this episode we discuss: What a life-giving leader looks like. How your influence is your leadership. What it looks like to build a lasting legacy of influence.   Favorite quotes: As followers of Jesus, that's a pretty clear thing, that we would follow and are connected to the source of life, which is Jesus the Holy Spirit. Is that overflowing to the people around us or are there things in our lives that are hindering the flow of life? What we do with our leadership is our influence. How you steward that influence is what matters. And for me the concept is, is it life-giving? Are you bringing life to people that you have been entrusted with to steward? If you don’t, guess what? You probably won’t grow; your influence will not grow.     In this episode I answer these questions: What can you do if your friends seem to be threatened by your goals and your dreams in life? (29:28)    Is it okay to ask God for clarity for things in my life? I heard a Bible teacher say that God gives us wisdom and we don’t need to ask for more clarity.  (34:43)    I need to have tough conversations with my employees that are under-performing. Do you have any advice? (37:21)     Links to great things we discussed: (Please link these) Tyler Reagin Catalyst Portugal. The Man – Feel it Still Hillsong- New wine Poldark Hope in the Dark by Craig Groeschel IPad Pro A Star is Born Sleeping At Last- Seven     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/tylerreagin  

Myquillyn Smith on cozy decorating and why it doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful

In this episode we discuss: Why your home doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful How to decorate beautifully without it being complicated, intimidating, or expensive What is cozy abuse and how to avoid it   Favorite quotes: Decorating is all about working one room at a time, with an order and making smart decisions based on what you like or don’t like and what inspires you. Shopping second hand is so fun if you have a little bit of time and if you have more time than money. It's such a great use of your time to find second hand things. I have found some methods and some steps and an order of making decisions when it comes to decorating a room in our house and attacking that room and making it look the way you want that really really works for anyone even if you are not design-ery.       In this episode I answer these questions: 1. I heard you mentioning protecting your kids online. I heard you say you removed the App Store from their phones. How do you do that? (45:15) 2. What is God teaching you right now? (47:15) 3. I need to start making money to help the family finances. What is the fastest way to bring in income and where do I start? (52:58)     Links to great things we discussed: 1. The Year of Living Happy 2. Nesting Place 3. Cozy Minimalist Home 4. The Cozy Minimalist Classes 5. Myquillyn’s Song on Repeat - Jess Ray “Water Wind Fire” 6. Gungor Creation Liturgy  Spotify 7. Myquillyn's Show - Victoria on BBC, Broadchurch on Netflix 8. Myquillyn's Reading - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett 9. The Polygamist Daughter by Anna LaBaron 10.The Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren 11. Plant Nanny 12. Myquillyn’s Instagram 13. Gainful Growth 14. Alli’s Song - All Sons and Daughters "Rising Sun" 15. Worship for Fierce Faith 16. Glitter Pens 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/myquillynsmith

(Mini-episode) Living Happy Minute- Breakfast with Jesus

You're getting a mini-episode called the Living Happy Minute where I share a short encouragement from my book, The Year of Living Happy, every Thursday.  Just a little mid-week happiness between our normal Monday episodes!  Download seven free chapters from The Year of Living Happy today!  YearofLivingHappy.com   xo, Alli    PS- Want to learn the simple steps to be a little happier every day? Join my FREE online class here-> HappierEveryDay.com

Candace Payne on living a life of joy, what it’s like being linked with Chewbacca forever, and finding your burn

In this episode we discuss: 1.What it’s like being forever known as “Chewbacca Mom” 2.The truth about joy 3.How to discover what you are supposed to do in life     Favorite quotes: 1. There was something that happened to me personally in my twenties when I realized not everybody was thinking about me as often as I was thinking about me.  2. Most people are afraid to take the first step in self-discovery.  3. I never thought about what is that one truth, the one thing that makes you feel like you can’t live this life without knowing this more and also teaching others about it. That question is something I think a lot of us need to ask because, within it, you are gonna find out who you are. It’s gonna leave margin for joy. It’s gonna leave space for you actually feel like you’re doing what your supposed to do.  4. I believe the best way to find your burn is to look at what is the opposite. What absolutely is something that you can’t stand, that you feel is an injustice, that you feel like “ugh” every time you see this you wanna war against it, in a good way.   In this episode I answer these questions:  1. What is your best advice for raising sons that respect women? (39:38) 2. If you can ask God to change one thing about you, what will it be? (48:22) 3. I feel like comparison is killing me. I know I’m supposed to keep an eye out on my competition. How do I do it without falling into the comparison trap? (50:35)   Links to great things we discussed: 1. There is no striving- Rita Springer 2. From Hot to Not 3. Learning to speak to God from scratch- Jonathan Merritt 4. GNL tour 5. Pop sockets 6. Ratatouille 7. Jesus we love you- Paul McClure: 8. Simple Joys   Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)   And a big thank you to Adrienne for the wonderful help with show notes!   xo, Alli  

(Mini-episode) Living Happy Minute- God is on Your Side

You're getting a mini-episode called the Living Happy Minute where I share a short encouragement from my book, The Year of Living Happy, every Thursday.  Just a little mid-week happiness between our normal Monday episodes!  Download seven free chapters from The Year of Living Happy today!  YearofLivingHappy.com   xo, Alli    PS- Want to learn the simple steps to be a little happier every day? Join my FREE online class here-> HappierEveryDay.com

Hayley Morgan on the power of our thoughts, our hearts, and finding our calling

In this episode we discuss: 1. How to step into God’s plan for your life with bravery 2. Keeping a healthy view of self in an often unhealthy Instagram world 3. Closing the integrity gap between what you know to be true in your head and what you feel in your heart  Favorite quotes: 1. Negative self-talk is the one thing that holds us back. It is something that we do to ourselves that we would never allow someone else to do to us or to talk to our children that way. 2. We’re empowered to do things because of the power of the Holy Spirit and the faith that we have. If we just assumed we couldn’t, it would be like negating the thing we say we know is true. 3. If you don’t nip it in the bud at “I can’t do this”, it goes from “I can’t do this” to “I’m not enough”. If you feel like you’re not enough and you don’t nip that in the bud you feel like nothing is ever going to change. And when you feel like nothing is ever going to change, that is the definition of hopelessness.  In this episode I answer these questions: 1. What do you think of the advice that we should just follow our passion? (48:22) 2. Why do Christians say they love Jesus and still act like horrible people? (54:19) 3. When you are working with your business coaching clients, what habits or beliefs are the ones that make some of them unable to succeed? (57:53)   Links to great things we discussed today: 1. The Year of Living Happy 2. Preach to Yourself 3. Hayley’s Song on Repeat - Maroon 5 Girls Like You (?) 4. Hayley’s Show - The Americans on Netflix 5. Hayley’s Reading - The Great Alone - Kristin Hannah 6. Nellie Taft Boutique 7. Hayley.e.morgan on Instagram 8. Jack Ryan on Netflix 9. The Great Alone 10. Lauren Daigle Spotify   xo, Alli http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/hayleymorgan

(Mini-episode) Living Happy Minute- Don’t let your pride poison your happiness

You're getting a mini-episode called the Living Happy Minute where I share a short encouragement from my book, The Year of Living Happy, every Thursday.    Just a little mid-week happiness between our normal Monday episodes!    The Year of Living Happy is available wherever books are sold!    Download seven free chapters from The Year of Living Happy today!  YearofLivingHappy.com   xo, Alli    PS- Want to learn the simple steps to be a little happier every day? Join my FREE online class here-> HappierEveryDay.com

The Year of Living Happy

This is a special episode of the show because it is launch week for my new book, The Year of Living Happy. I like to think of this show as “everything you ever wanted to know about happiness but didn’t know who to ask!”   I’m answering your questions, and I don’t hold anything back! You’ll learn why I believe some popular sayings about happiness that are shared on Pinterest and from the pulpit are unbiblical, my own struggles with overcoming depression and finding happiness, and why as women of God we have the responsibility to invest in our happiness.   In this episode I share- Why I think the statement “Do more of what makes you holy not happy” is unbiblical. The answer to the debate on if there is a difference between happiness and joy. My own struggles with depression and hope for those who live with it.   Questions I answered in this episode- 1. Can you please settle the do more what makes you happy versus holy debate! (2:58) 2. What is the difference between joy and happiness? (7:08) 3. Is contentment the same as happiness? (12:15) 4. Do you believe that those struggling with depression can be happy again? (14:40) 5. I’m a stay at home mom, something I’ve prayed for but I lost my joy. How do I fight back? (17:49) 6. I’m obeying God but what He’s asking me to do isn’t making me happy. What do I do? (25:19) 7. How do you find happiness when all doors close and everybody claims its God’s will? (26:36) 8. How do I find happiness when I don’t think God is answering my prayers? (26:45)     Quotes from this episode- 1. The statement that God wants you to be holy and not happy is unbiblical. 2. There is no happiness on this earth. No real, authentic, long-lasting, meaningful happiness outside of God's will for us. 3. There is nothing in the bible that separates the concept of joy and happiness. They have one in the same meaning according to the original languages of scripture. 4. When we separate God from our happiness and from our longing for happiness, we undermine the Christian worldview. -Randy Alcorn 5. We need to trust that God is good. Even when things seem bad, that God puts us on a path and a journey that may not be especially happy at the moment, but He has good for us. That His desire for us is happiness in Him.   I hope you love this special solo episode and run out to Target this week and pick up The Year of Living Happy. Get one for yourself and 9 of your friends. :)   xo, Alli http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/theyearoflivinghappy