The Alli Worthington Show

Kim Walker-Smith on worship, motherhood, and pursuing God through it all

I’m with the amazing Kim Walker-Smith today talking about her work with Jesus Culture, her new solo album “On My Side”, and what it’s really like to balance family and ministry.   In this episode we discuss:  Juggling kids and life while also pursuing God’s calling How Jesus Culture began Her new solo album, “On My Side.” Kim’s childhood dream   Favorite quotes- Becoming a mother was both glorious and the most terrifying thing of my life. I’m definitely a visionary, I make plans all day long. I love that but when you are making the Lord your focus and fixing your eyes on Him, He guides your steps and leads you to where you are supposed to be in His perfect timing.   I just fixed my eyes on Jesus and I was pursuing Him. I wasn’t pursuing a job or a role or a position, I was just pursuing Him and He led me. These songs reflect the deep work the Lord was doing in me in that season. Now out on tour…the Lord is doing something deep inside of people’s hearts through the songs and through the moments of worship.    Bonus: After the interview join me as I answer your questions about life, faith, and business.   In this episode, I answer these questions- How can I motivate myself to make changes in my life?         (39:11)  What is your perspective on the best way to evangelize? (44:01) What is the best advice you can give a woman with a dream? (49:56)   Great things we discussed- Find Kim here: https://jesusculture.com/artists/kim-walker-smith/ On My Side song On My Side Tour IT Liquid Eyeliner Wonder Woman movie Throne Room song   Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)      

Alexa Schirm on getting healthy, feeling great in our own skin, and real wellness.

I’m with my fantastic friend Alexa Schirm from Simple Roots Wellness today talking about how to eat healthy without it stealing our joy, how to get our bodies to burn fat and not just sugar, balancing our hormones, and what the deal is with intermittent fasting.   In this episode we discuss: How to eat healthy and not make ourselves miserable in the process    How to make your body burn fat instead of just sugar   How to change your food cravings   Why is everyone drinking bone broth and what’s the real deal with intermittent fasting   How to balance your hormones     Favorite quotes- If you can change your fuel source, then you can change your cravings. As long as you continue to try to do something you don’t enjoy, you obviously will never do it. I am on a mission to end the confusion, because there is so much confusion and overwhelm in the health world.  So how can we just break it down and actually figure out ways to make this realistic in your life so you will do it? I like to get out of the all-or-nothing mindset because there is a lot of triggers when it comes to that and a lot of people trigger past and previous trauma with food.   Bonus: 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 sleep? Seriously! How do you get so much done? Tell me your secrets.(35:17) 2. As Christians, is drinking alcohol ok? (39:35) 3. I have an idea for a book. How do I know if I have a good idea? (44:31)   Links to great things we discussed- Simple Roots Wellness  Nourished Planner  Antman and The Wasp  Seasons from Hillsong Spirit Break Out from Kim Walker-Smith   Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)   And a big thank you to Danyel and Staci for the wonderful help with show notes!   Alliworthington.com/podcast/alexaschirm   xo, Alli

Jeannie Cunnion on living a grace filled life, parenting, and being set free.

I'm with my friend, Jeannie Cunnion today talking about parenting, living a grace-filled life, and what it means to live set free   In this episode we discuss: 1. Parenting from a place of surrender 2.  God’s grace 3. The most powerful tool in a parent’s toolbox.   Favorite quotes: 1. The beauty of praying for them [our kids] is that you get to watch God act and move in ways that you couldn’t orchestrate on your best days. 2. It’s not like the Lord set me free in that and now I’m just free and I never wrestle with my freedom or the enemy never tries to put the chains back on me. It is a daily surrender, it is a daily reminder, it is a daily going back to the truth to be reminded of the freedom that is already mine, but I am so quick not to walk in. 3. The depths of God’s grace. It really this bottomless well…You never ever get to the bottom of the well of God’s grace. You’re never too far gone. You’ve never blown it too much. 4. Surrender is not giving up, but it’s giving over. 5. The beauty of praying for them [our kids] is that you get to watch God act and move in ways that you couldn’t orchestrate on your best days.   Bonus: 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 invite people into your stressors without dumping on them? (39:14) 2.  Why are women mentioned so little in the bible? (41:53) 3. I know I want to go to the next level in my business but I seem to continually take my foot off the gas. How can I move past this and build my business to reach where I want it to be? (45:13) Links to great things we discussed- 1.  Jeannie Cunnion 2.  Jeannie’s books- Parenting the Wholehearted Child and Mom Set Free 3.  NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children 4.  “No Matter What”Ryan Stevenson feat. Bart Millard 5.  “Who You Say I Am”Hillsong 6. Enneagram and The Road Back to You 7.  “Holy, Holy, Holy” Audrey Assad 8.  The Intouchables   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 and Jenna for the wonderful help with show notes!   xo, Alli

Tsh Oxenreider on traveling the world with her family, entrepreneurship, and the messy middle

I’m with my globe-trotting friend Tsh Oxenreider today talking about what it was like to take her young family on a trip around the world for a year, imposter syndrome, and stories of women who make the world go round.   In this episode we discuss: What it’s really like for a couple to take three kids around the world for a year. What do internet entrepreneurs really think about the question, “Do people still need to go to college?”   The importance of telling women’s stories while we are in the “messy middle” of going for their dreams. How new women entrepreneurs get caught up in comparison and the importance of seeing how other women really "do it all".   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- After starting our trip around the world, my husband and I asked ourselves "What are we doing traveling around the world for a year with small kids and nothing but backpacks?"   People like hearing that there are regular women entrepreneurs in the messy middle of work.   On my podcast, Women's Work, I hear from women who fear the Imposter Syndrome of " On no, everyone's going to find out I have no idea what I'm doing."   Starting out as a woman entrepreneur, we relate to people who say, "I'm still not sure it's going to work."   When I've interviewed women entrepreneurs they would say, "I started out not really knowing what I was doing, but I did it anyway and learned as I went."   Bonus: After the interview join me as I answer your questions about life, faith, and business.   In this episode, I answer these questions- What is your parenting advice when it comes to disciplining your kids? (37:44)    Is God really listening when I talk to him? (40:52)   I recently heard an entrepreneur say that to be successful the business always has to come first. And that I can’t really have a life or friends outside of it. Is that really what running your own businesses is like? (43:30)   Links to great things we discussed-  Tshoxenreider.com    Tsh’s book At Home in the World    Tsh’s podcasts- The Simple Show and Women’s Work    Tsh’s favorite show, Good Place    Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead   Enneagram and The Road Back to You    Stay Alive, by Jose Gonzales    Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom   God, You’re so Good, from Passion     http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/tshoxenreider

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