The Alli Worthington Show

Nicki Koziarz on overcoming comparison, finding your calling, and saying yes to new adventures

Today I'm with my favorite Bible-teaching-farmer friend Nicki Koziarz talking about how to overcome comparison, and what happens to a family that decides (all of a sudden) to buy a fixer-upper farm.   In this episode we discuss: Nicki and her family's unexpected move to their “Fixer Upper Farm” How to recognize and overcome the comparison battle How to overcome the feeling that we aren’t measuring up   Favorite quotes- I think we are foolish to allow our souls to believe that comparison doesn’t try to compromise things inside us because it’s been happening since the beginning of time. Comparison is a battle to see who's truth we're ultimately going to align our lives with, ours or God's.  We have to trust God so much that if He doesn't give it to us, we don't want it. I think that when we are asking that quiet question ‘why her?’ I think that in order for us to really walk through it and if we are not going to let comparison compromise us, we are going to have to go back to truth!   Bonus: After the interview join me as I answer your questions about life, faith, and business. In this episode, I answer these questions- Are you a saver or a spender, and if you have any advice on how you learned to save? (27:00) Are ghosts real? (31:42) How much money does it take to start a business? (36:31)   Links to great things we discussed-  NickiKoziarz.com  Nicki’s book- Why Her?  The Fixer Upper Farm Instagram  Bai Water  Incredibles Enneagram  ACORNS App  Fear not     xo, Alli http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/nickikoziarz        

Jo Saxton on confidence, not apologizing for our dreams, and thinking forward

Featuring Jo Saxton on confidence, not apologizing for our dreams, and thinking forward   I’m with my brilliant and fierce friend Jo Saxton today talking about how we can thrive as women, how to learn not to hold ourselves back, and the joy that was 90’s R&B In this episode we discuss: Why we all need a personal board of directors How women can increase their confidence How to think forward and not get stuck Why women often apologize for their dreams The throwback song Jo has on repeat (think 90s!)     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   Favorite quotes- You can actually do both [family and passions/career] if you’re willing to think outside box about what this whole concept of “having it all” looks like.   There is no need to apologize for how you are actually wired. You've got to say yes to how you have been wired.  To the talents and the abilities you have been given.    I want to be a catalyst for other people’s success.   What would you like to be said about what you have achieved with your one precious life?   Bonus: After the interview join me as I answer your questions about life, faith, and business. In this episode, I answer these questions- I am unhappy because I box myself in life. I don’t try new things because I am afraid if I start something I will fail and look foolish. Can’t go on living this way. Can you help?  (41:30)   What daily devotional do you use? (45:00)   What is the best way to monetize a blog? How does the business of blogging work? (45:40)   Links to great things we discussed-  Jo Saxton  Patreon  Seven Minute Workout App  JO’s new book- The Dream of You  Book: Lean In -  Sheryl Sandberg Enneagram  TLC - No Scrubs  Movie: Black Panther  Everything Great About Black Panther  Hidden Figures  How Women Rise  Jo Saxton’s Leadership Training  Ezer Collective  New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp  Movie: Cinderella Man  Song: Rita Springer, Defender   Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) And a big thank you to Melissa and Denise for the wonderful help with show notes!   xo, Alli      

Jennifer Fulwiler on big families, dreams, and using our gifts.

Featuring Jennifer Fulwiler on big families, dreams, and using our gifts.   In this episode, I answer these questions- What is your skincare routine? (Just wait until you hear this answer!) (38:45) Why God seems to go silent and feels so far away at times? (40:50) My business is built on sales. How can I get comfortable selling without feeling like I’m being pushy? (45:50)   http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/jenniferfulwiler

Lisa Whittle on ministry, parenting, and that famous caftan

Lisa Whittle joins us to share on ministry, parenting, and that famous caftan. In this episode, I answer these questions- How can I do all of those little things in my life that pile up?  I tend to avoid them because I don't want to do them and now it all seems overwhelming.  (42:13)   As a Jesus follower, how do you get yourself out of a rut? (46:16)   I am terrible at writing weekly newsletters. I know I should send a weekly newsletter and I feel guilty for not sending one but I am stuck and I don't even know what to say.  How should I be creating weekly newsletters? (50:09)   http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/lisawhittle

Shaunti Feldhahn on relationships, finding rest, and real solutions to stress

I’m with the wonderful Shaunti Feldhahn today talking about relationships, finding rest, and real solutions for stress. In this episode we discuss: 1. The story of how God moved Shaunti’s career from Harvard and Wall Street to writing best-selling books 2. Her study of the main causes of stress for women and tangible solutions, drawn from both science and scripture. 3. Insights and tips on relationships from her years of research.   In this episode, I answer these questions-  1. How do I know if I am self-sabotaging myself and if I am, how do I stop it? (44:37) 2. How do I learn to trust God? (51:40) 3. How should the “About me” page on my website be written? What’s the best strategy for success? (58:26)   www.alliworthington.com/podcast/shaunti-feldhahn

Hannah Brencher on overcoming depression and finding community

Hannah Brencher joins us to share about the darkest season of her life, how God strengthened her, and she found real community.    After the interview join me as I answer your questions about life, faith, and business.  1. How do you not let information overwhelm you? (43:07) 2. How do I finally break out of the pattern of sin? (45:27) 3. Do you use or recommend personality test when you hire? (49:48)   https://alliworthington.com/podcast/hannah-brencher

Alex Seeley on stepping out in faith, comparison, and seasons of preparation

Alex Seeley is such a gift. Grab your notes as you listen to this wise woman!  After the interview join me as I answer your questions about life, faith, and business.  In this episode, I answer these questions-    1. Do you have a Bible reading plan you recommend? (41:32) 2. How do you know if a friendship is healthy or toxic? (43:35) 3. I'm starting a new business. Should I use my name or use something else? (48:03)   https://alliworthington.com/podcast/alex-seeley

Dale Partridge on being saved from his own success.

I'm with my friend and fellow entrepreneur, Dale Partridge, on how he was saved from success.   After the interview join me as I answer your questions about life, faith, and business.  In this episode, I answer these questions-  Do you have any New Breaking Buys tips? That book really changed my life and I want more. (36:08) Do you have any ideas for single moms to start a business to make money with little to no money up front? (43:43) What is your advice for raising faith-filled boys? (46:20)    https://alliworthington.com/podcast/dale-partridge

Christine Caine on living life through the lens of faith and being dangerous to the darkness.

The one and only, Christine Caine is with us today, and you are going to love this one!  In this episode we discuss: 1.  Christine’s own cancer diagnosis, and how to not have a crisis of faith when the Unexpected happens. 2. How to look at life through the lens of faith. 3. Practical steps we can take to move from a stance of fear to a stance of faith.  4. How to navigate friendships and identify which ones are healthy and which ones are not.    After the interview join me as I answer your questions about life, faith, and business.  In this episode, I answer these questions-  1. How do you know the difference between fear and God telling you “no” or “not yet”? (31:50) 2. I’m in the first stages of building my platform. What do I need to focus on the most? (37:52) 3. Do you have a mentor? And how do you recommend finding a mentor? (43:39)    https://alliworthington.com/podcast/christinecaine

Lisa Bevere on Truth, faith, and strength

Join Alli as she chats with Lisa Bevere about Truth (yes, with a capital T), seasons of preparation, the joy of Enneagram 7-ness, and how Lisa became the fierce woman we know and love.   After the interview, Alli answers these listener questions- 1. Do you ever feel you’ve arrived at your Christian walk? (46:20) 2. How can you enjoy the starting line? (48:28) 3. How do you overcome mom guilt? (52:30)