This episode shares a great conversation with one of my favorite writers in the whole world, Sarah Bessey. Today, we are diving into an important topic that I don't think gets covered enough: what do you do when you feel like you're in the wilderness of your faith. If you're struggling with doubts about your faith, or supporting someone who is, you're not alone. Sarah's wisdom, empathy, and thoughtfulness are going to be a blessing to you like it has been to me. Sarah Bessey has authored or edited five books, including the New York Times bestseller A Rhythm of Prayer. She also leads Evolving Faith, a conference and online community for people who are reimagining their faith with hope. In her new book, Field Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for an Evolving Faith, Sarah becomes a shepherd for our curiosity, giving us a table for our questions, tools to cultivate what we crave, and a blessing for what was, even as we leave it behind. Join Sarah and I as we talk about: Examining our faith What it means to be in a season of reimagining our faith When you are going through a season in the wilderness Healing through hard hurtful situations Learning what you are for and how to love the world Favorite quotes: “You can’t wander away from God’s love. You can get a few things wrong and still enjoy the goodness and friendship of God. This is not a thing that is jeopardy.” (18:15) “In the midst of all of that, you can’t outwander God and you can’t run away from the run of God. That is still the thing that is holding everything including the wilderness inside you.” (20:56) “It is not enough to just be against things. I need to begin to name what I am for.” (21:52) “One of the other ones that was really important for me was learning how to love the world again.” (23:04) “God is hiding in plain sight in our everyday walking around lives.” (24:00) Coaching this week: Cultivate Self-Awareness This week in coaching, I discussed how Self-awareness means paying attention to our feelings and reactions, especially in stressful situations. By noticing where we feel tension in our bodies and understanding our wants and needs, we can learn to respond to challenges with more wisdom and grace instead of numbing out and leading ourselves to burnout. Links to great things we discussed: Sarah Bessey Website Sarah Bessey Instagram Field Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for an Evolving Faith Plowshare Prayer - Spencer LaJoye The Tree - Maren Morris Sarah’s Playlist Past Lives Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day!: Daily Meditations for the Ups, Downs & In-Betweens Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human Demon Copperhead One Long River of Song Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick NIRA Pro Laser & Serum Collection Red Light Panel Aquaphor Create a Course Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

You are in the right place today if you are tired. I mean... Who isn’t tired, right? I'm so excited to talk about ways to beat exhaustion in today's hectic world. My guest, Jess Connolly, wrote the book Tired of Being Tired: Receive God's Realistic Rest for Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion, and she's here to help us tackle this common struggle. Jess challenges the idea that we need permission to rest and stresses the importance of protecting our peace for lasting well-being. Our conversation will dive into the myths that keep us from resting and provide practical steps for change. I'm eager to learn how to manage exhaustion and create sustainable rest through small, daily shifts. Join Jess and I as we talk about: What can we do about our exhaustion and tiredness Lies we have been taught that keep us from resting We don’t need permission to rest Protecting our peace Small daily shifts for sustainable rest Favorite quotes: (8:55 Audio) - “I don’t know many women in varying life stages who aren’t tired. If they have small kids, they are tired; if they are empty nesters, they are tired; if they are in a season of building their career, they are tired. The college girls I know are tired. There is a collective issue.” (10:48 Audio) - “We believe all kinds of broken things about our fatigue and so our beliefs really have to change first. (14:29 Audio) - “Rest is also a commandment. In the actual commandments, He has given us this commandment to rest our bodies not because He wants it from us, not because He wants us to perform, but because He loves us and wants it for us.” (20:40 Audio)—“We always gravitate towards the big sweeping changes, but I would massively encourage people to start with the small stuff; it gives you the bravery for the big stuff.” Coaching this week: What is Self-Awareness & Why You Should Care About It (34:57 audio) In coaching today, we talk about how goal setting often neglects the essential first step of self-awareness. By observing our bodies, thoughts, and emotions without judgment, we gain valuable insights into our triggers and patterns, allowing us to set goals that align with our true needs and create effective strategies to overcome challenges. Links to great things we discussed: Jess Connolly Website Jess Connolly Instagram Tired of Being Tired: Receive God’s Realistic Rest for Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion Shake it Out - Florence + The Machine The West Wing The Book of Waking Up: Experiencing the Divine Love That Reorders a Life Moon Dew Firming Eye Cream Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Anti-Frizz Treatment Burt's Bees Tips and Toes Gifts Set Create a Course Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Today's show welcomes the insightful J.D. Greear, a pastor, author, and podcast host. We'll explore challenging faith questions that many grapple with or may encounter when interacting with others. This episode promises to be concise yet impactful for anyone seeking answers or desiring to support loved ones on their spiritual journey. J.D. Greear's book, 12 Truths & a Lie: Answers to Life's Biggest Questions, guides our discussion. We'll address prevalent lies we may believe, how God transforms doubt, the reasons behind suffering, unanswered prayers, and the persistent struggle with anxiety despite faith. Join J.D. and I as we talk about: The big lie we believe God can use our doubts If God is in control, why is there suffering Why isn’t God answering my prayers If I am a believer, why do I still struggle with anxiety Favorite quotes: (4:08)- “The majority of our Bible is written by people who are in a season of doubt whether we are talking about the Old Testament or New Testament.” (5:03)- “Doubt is often divinely used as a way of drawing you deeper into who God is and the majesty and mystery of who he is.” (10:59) - “One of the things you find is when you are praying you are praying to a God who is not only infinite in power and infinite in love. He is also infinite in wisdom.” (11:44)—“Sometimes, He says be persistent and keep asking and knocking, but sometimes, He says he heard you. He is always answering, but the answer right now is: I know more than you, and I am going to do something better than what you’re asking.” Coaching this week: (21:14) Simple Things That Give You the Most ROI Today in coaching, I share a list of easy-to-do things that can have a huge impact on your daily life. Small, consistent changes can bring amazing results over time, and I challenge you to choose a few simple habits from my list to improve your health, relationships, and future. Links to great things we discussed: J.D. Greear Website J.D. Greear Instagram 12 Truths & a Lie: Answers to Life’s Biggest Questions Thank You Jesus for the Blood - Charity Gayle Should've Been A Cowboy - Toby Keith The Chosen For All Mankind Master of the Air Massage Gun Endel App Ember Mug Lapsang Souchong Black Tea Athleta Brooklyn Skort The Course Creator's Blueprint: 10 Lessons That Will Help You Get Started Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Today's show is part of the insightful "Society Check-In" mini-series. This episode is all about understanding what's happening in our culture, how we should educate ourselves, and how that knowledge translates to effective leadership everywhere, from the workplace to our own families. This episode is a must-share! I'm joined by expert Brad Wilcox, director of the National Marriage Project, to talk about the research on families and marriage. His new book, Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization, explains how the current erosion of strong families is at the root of many of our society's problems, and it traces this decline back to anti-family influences in entertainment, politics, media, education, and big business. Join Brad and I as we talk about: What types of people are the happiest How marriage affects our happiness Four groups that are forging strong marriages Ways our community can support struggling marriages The family first model Teaching our kids the success sequence Favorite quotes: 9:27 audio - “There are four groups today, Asian Americans, religious Americans, college-educated Americans, and conservative Americans who are more likely to be married today and either more likely to be happily married or stably married.” 10:18 audio - “For most couples, especially those with kids, having a reliable breadwinner in the picture is key.” 15:26 audio- “Serving others and being there for others actually makes us happier.” 16:57 audio - “In general, we see that both men and women who are married parents are the happiest Americans today and that is because our kids bring us not just stress and drama but also a lot of meaning and joy.” 18:25 audio - “For young adults who do those three things, get a high school degree, are working, and get married their odds of being poor as they head into their late 20s and 30s are just 3 and their odds of being in the middle class or higher are 86%.” 22:04 audio - “Couples that are embedded in a church community or some kind of synagogue or temple are more likely to avoid divorce because they are surrounded by people who tend to prioritize marriage and family.” Coaching this week: How to Make Progress (Audio 23:47) In today’s coaching session, I talked about how necessary it is to take a small step forward, even without perfect clarity. What will inaction cost you? I also discussed some quick ways to commit to taking action—God will guide you as you go. Links to great things we discussed: Institute for Family Studies Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization Family / Best Is Yet to Come - Judah & the Lion The Power of Commitment Measuring Spoons 3-Day Course Idea Breakthrough Alli on YouTube Called Creatives Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)xo, Alli

Today's show is part of our two-episode "Society Check-In" mini-series. We'll dive into current societal trends with the help of experts and researchers, exploring essential knowledge and necessary actions. I'm thrilled to welcome Rob Henderson to the show. His upcoming book and unique societal insights, including the groundbreaking concept of "luxury beliefs", make him a vital voice for parents seeking to understand current cultural messaging. Rob Henderson boasts an impressive background, including service in the US Air Force and degrees from Yale and Cambridge. His writing has graced publications like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Henderson's debut book, Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class explores his experiences in foster care, military service, education at elite universities, and the development of the "luxury beliefs" concept. This concept examines how ideas held by the upper class may inadvertently harm those less privileged. Join Rob and I as we talk about: What are luxury beliefs How luxury beliefs affect our society Recommendation for working through luxury beliefs Favorite quotes: (Audio 9:13)- “Luxury beliefs are ideas and opinions that confer status on the upper class while inflicting costs on the lower classes. A core feature of a luxury belief is that the believer is sheltered from the consequences of his or her beliefs.” (Audio 13:39) “The vast majority of Americans in general regardless of income were very much opposed to defund policies but the elites in many cities were in favor of it and as a result, there were defund policies in many cities in the country. Homicide rates increased and violent crime rates increased, and the targets were primarily (Audio 14:03)- “Compared to a middle-class American, Americans in the lowest income category are 7 times more likely to be victims of robbery and aggravated assault, 20 times more likely to be victims of sexual assault, and far more likely to be victims of homicide.” Coaching this week: Creating vs. Allowing (24:59 audio) This week's coaching helps you take charge! We'll explore how you can reframe situations to see if you're shaping your reality or passively accepting it. Plus, you'll get a simple trick for reframing your perspective, all while partnering with your faith. Links to great things we discussed: Rob Henderson X Rob Henderson Substack Rob Henderson Instagram Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class Mad Men The Sopranos Love at Goon Park: Harry Harlow and the Science of Affection Book Stand ChatGPT 3-Day Course Idea Breakthrough Alli on YouTube Standing Strong Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the show! Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Jennie Allen, founder of IF: Gathering, bestselling author, and host of the Made for This podcast. We're diving into the heart of emotional health as Jennie shares insights from her new book, "Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It." Both Jennie and I experienced strong emotional reactions to the pandemic, and we'll discuss how we've invested in our well-being since then. Together, we'll explore the purpose of our emotions and healthy ways to process them. We'll discuss how the pandemic impacted our emotional health, strategies for overcoming numbing behaviors, and the vital role of community in healing. Jennie will emphasize that our emotions don't have to be frightening, and she'll help us identify safe individuals with whom to share our emotional journeys. Get ready for an empowering and insightful conversation! Join Jennie and I as we talk about: The purpose of our emotions and how to deal with them in a healthy way How the pandemic affected our emotional health What to do when you catch yourself numbing out The importance of not being alone and having a community for our healing Our emotions don’t have to be scary Identifying safe people to share our emotions with Favorite quotes: (8:17 Audio) - “Emotions are very valid. They are telling us something. They are signals and can be very trustworthy at times.” (8:41 Audio) - “Emotions are good. They are not bad, and they are not neutral. They are good gifts from God given to us to process a very messy world, to connect us to God in a deeper way, and to connect us to each other in a deeper way. “ (20:46 Audio) - “As you begin to heal these parts of you that need healing, which God can do and you can do best in community with other people, it really does change everything.” (25:47 Audio) - “We all know that emotions can drive us off a cliff so there have to be choices around them. You can’t just feel it. You have to decide what am I going to do about this feeling.” (28:55 Audio) - “You just have to have a few people that commit to each other and decide to do this life together.” Coaching this week: The Real Truth About Confidence (32:57 Audio) In coaching this week, I shared that confidence isn't built through wishful thinking; it comes from taking consistent action and celebrating your successes. With each challenge you overcome, you become stronger, more adaptable, and capable of achieving even greater things. Links to great things we discussed: Jennie Allen Website Jennie Allen Instagram Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It Sufficient Grace - Tia Rachelle Madam Secretary Ogee Sculpted Face Stick Silo Masters of the Air Alli on YouTube Called Creatives Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the show! If you're struggling with big decisions, you're in the right place. Today, I'm thrilled to have my long-time friend, Emily P. Freeman. She's a bestselling author and creator of The Next Right Thing podcast, and her wisdom on decision-making is incredible. Today, we are tackling how to make big decisions in life, and I think you’ll love it! Emily P. Freeman is a bestselling author of five books. As a spiritual director, workshop leader, and host of The Next Right Thing podcast, her most important work is to help create soul space and offer spiritual companionship and discernment for anyone struggling with decision fatigue. Emily's new book, How to Walk Into a Room, is about knowing when to stick with a situation and when it's time to move on. It's a guide for living a life where you thrive, not just get by. Let's dive in! Join Emily and I as we talk about: (11:50 audio )The difference between readiness and timeliness, finding clarity for when it’s time to go, but you don’t feel ready (13:00 audio) Questions to ask when discerning if it is time to stay or go (17:05 audio) Using the point-and-call system for clarity (22:49 audio) Discerning the difference between true peace and discomfort avoidance (27:00 audio) Walking out of a room and into something new (31:50) Being your own friend Favorite quotes: (8:04) - “There are a lot of us who have found ourselves in a lot of rooms. Many of those rooms we have prayed for, longed for, and fought really hard to get into. And then something shifts. Maybe something shifts in the room or something shifts in us. It doesn’t have to mean something went wrong. It just means something has changed or is changing.” (12:10) - “A lot of the tension we have when it comes to deciding to leave or stay it’s because readiness and timeliness don’t line up. So we have to make decisions the best we can with the information we currently have with where we are right now about what is my next right thing here.” (15:57) - “Just because it is not the right room for me anymore doesn’t mean I chose wrong in the first place and doesn’t mean I made a big mistake. It just means I am growing, and changing, and life is different now.” (21:59) - “When you leave a room you don’t walk into nothing. Something new is always waiting. And you don’t walk alone, God always goes with you.” (22:22) - “It can be so scary to change your mind, to change your place, or change your way of being in a space but it is a healthy human rhythm.” Coaching this week: Taking Risks (34:06) This week, I urge you to take action on your dreams and goals because staying stagnant is the true risk in life. Don't be afraid of failure; use it as a stepping stone and keep pushing forward to live a full and vibrant life. Links to great things we discussed: Emily P. Freeman Website Emily P. Freeman Instagram How to Walk Into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away Light On - Maggie Rogers Ugly Betty Barbie Superstore 60-Second Eye Effects Lectio 365 The Quiet Collection Argylle Laura Geller Eyeshadow Alli on YouTube Called Creatives Alli’s Internship Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the show today! I am so happy you are here. We are in our “Living Well” series talking about all aspects of living well, and staying emotionally and spiritually healthy, no matter what craziness the world serves up. Today Sarah Hagerty is joining us to talk about the unexpected gift of limitations. Now you know me, Enneagram seven, more is always better, but I feel this topic, the gift of our limitations so deeply because it's how God develops us so often and how he points us to where he wants us to focus in life. Sarah is absolutely brilliant and you are going to love her. Sara Hagerty is a bestselling author and Jesus follower. She has written four books, including her most recent release, The Gift of Limitations: Finding Beauty in Your Boundaries As a writer, speaker, and mother of seven, Sara Hagerty knows what limitations feel like. Yet she has also seen how the boundaries of our life circumstances can bring about growth and satisfaction we'd never experience otherwise. Join Sara and I as we talk about: How our limitations can be blessings Identifying and grieving our limitations How to surrender to our limitations in a healthy way The effects of social media on our emotional health How to live in the boundaries God has given us in a healthy way Favorite quotes: 7:10: “Comparison puts us constantly noticing our limitations against someone else who doesn’t have them.” 8:39: “There are all different flavors that women experience, but the reality is every day we wake up to our limitations.” 11:03: “We often don’t actually name our limitations, so there is an ache underneath our limits that needs to be grieved with God. But we live at such a surface level where we don’t name our limits, so we can’t grieve them. “ 14:11: “There is something significant about noticing ourselves because then we can actually have something we can bring to God.” 23:29: “The “sigh of life” is surrender and a sigh that comes after the grief of our limitations.” Coaching this week: How to Deal with Toxic People (29:21 Audio) Links to great things we discussed: Sara Hagerty Website Sara Hagerty Instagram The Gift of Limitations Hereos - Ben Rector A Hidden Life Toups & Co. Organics Tallow Balm - Vanilla + Almond Bigelow Perfect Peach Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb Alli on YouTube Called Creatives Alli’s Internship Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Today, we are going to learn from my friend, Andi Andrew. She will help us understand how to face change bravely, navigate it properly, and come through stronger on the other side. Andi Andrew hosts the Coffee with Andi podcast and has written four books: She Is Free, Fake or Follower, and Friendship--It's Complicated. She is a heartfelt preacher who loves to see the reality of the gospel worked out in everyday lives. In this episode, Andi shares insights from her new book, Braving Change: Release the Past, Welcome Growth, and Trust Where God is Leading You, and teaches us that Change is a powerful teacher, shaping and molding us more into the likeness of Christ as we let it do its work. Join Andi and I as we talk about: Why Andi wrote her new book about change Grief with change Moving through change in a healthy way How to move forward after grieving Developing a game plan for recovery after change Favorite quotes: 17:47 - “There is a reason why the mourning process in the Bible was so wild and why they would put sackcloth and ashes and wail and mourn. They knew they needed to move it out of their bodies so that they could move forward in life.” 25:05 - “Even taking those little moments that seem impractical like, I don’t have time for this right now. Just let yourself cry for a few minutes and then move on.” 23:08 - “For any of us that are navigating anything, any new strategy for your future, your life, or your job, you need a game plan to recover from loss and to recover from the shifts and changes you just walked through.” 35:53 - “Just slow yourself down, stop grasping, and ask the Lord what do I need and God what do you want to give me? I know that if you ask the Lord, He will actually tell you, show you, and remind you in Scripture. But then don’t just hear him, do it!” Coaching this week: How to Increase Your Odds for Success in Life (37:49) We already know to stay close to Jesus and to not self sabotage. But, today, I want to share the secret of how to increase your chances of good things to happen for you. Links to great things we discussed: Andi Andrew Website Andi Andrew Instagram Braving Change Release the Past, Welcome Growth, and Trust Where God is Leading You Mumford and Sons Chris Stapleton Coat of Many Colors - Brandon Lake Slow Horses Reacher Prose Curl Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Plus Humidity Resistant Volumizing Spray Mousse Aveda be curly Curl Enhancer DevaCurl Sylvania Wifi LED Smart Light Bulb Alli on YouTube Called Creatives Alli’s Internship Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

This week, I talk to Ryan Deiss about how to start and scale your business. Ryan is a serial entrepreneur, author, and investor. He is the Founder and CEO of The Scalable Company, DigitalMarketer.com, and a Founding Partner at Scalable Equity. Ryan shares insights from his new book, Get Scalable: The Operating System Your Business Needs to Boost Sales, Increase Profits, and Run Without You, about building a business that thrives without your constant input. Join Ryan and I as we talk about: Different ways we self-sabotage and why Adopting a position of service Three myths of starting a small business Trends in business - What’s working and what’s not working What is the Founder’s Curse, and how does it negatively affect our business First steps for scaling your business Favorite quotes: 6:42 - “You can start a company. It can fail. That doesn’t make you a failure. You can just do another one.” 6:59 - “Don’t worry about your logo or all this other stuff, just go sell somebody something.” 7:35 - “The beautiful thing about business is you have the opportunity to self-sabotage at multiple points along the way.” 9:34 - “Adopt the position of service, and above all else, stop defining your business based on the products you sell or how you sell them. Define your business based on the people you serve.” 12:09 - “You don’t need a bunch of money to get started. You don’t really even need a product to get started, and you don’t need a brand to get started.” 25:36 - “We don’t start with our goals. We don’t start by documenting everything. We start by visualizing the value creation process then you can do all the other stuff.” Coaching this week: When to Make Your First Hire (31:49) I share my easy process to help you know when to make that first hire. Here’s a hint: it has to do with your time and your money and how much of each you currently have. Links to great things we discussed: Ryan Deiss Website Digital Marketer Ryan Deiss Instagram Get Scalable: The Operating System Your Business Needs to Boost Sales, Increase Profits, and Run Without You Taylor Swift 30 Rock Seinfeld BritBox Full Focus Planner The Conqueror App Silo Alli on YouTube The Coach School Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome To the show today! I am so glad you are here. We’re still in the “Your Work Matters Series” and we’re tackling a topic that is relevant to both work and our personal relationships. Today we are with my friend, Donna Jones, and we are sharing the truth about conflict and what common behaviors destroy both your personal and work relationships, Donna Jones is a national speaker, church planter, pastor's wife, author, writer, podcast host, and self-described "Bible-explainer." She hosts the weekly That's Just What I Needed podcast, In this episode, Donna shares insights from her new book, Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide for Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret, and teaches us how to handle conflict in a God-honoring way and how to communicate our thoughts, feelings, and opinions with grace, truth, and zero regret. Join Donna and I as we talk about: Identifying our expectations and communicating them Common mistakes and behavior that destroy our relationships The truth about conflict How to have hard conversations in a healthy way Why listening is crucial to diffusing conflict The key to successful relationships Favorite quotes: “A lot of our conflicts can be preemptive if we communicate upfront.” (11:25) “When we are dealing with somebody’s difficult emotions, if we don’t just listen people escalate or they end always. When we are dealing with difficult things the best thing to do is just listen.” (25:09) “So many of us think that conflict is bad because we have never learned to work through conflict in a way that makes it turn out good.” (32:04) Coaching this week: 3 Ways to Make Your Home & Life More Organized (36:34) This week, I share three easy ways to reduce stress and increase organization in your home. From finances to keeping clutter at a minimum to finding a home for everything, these strategies will help you feel more organized and that much happier. Links to great things we discussed: Donna Jones Website Donna Jones Instagram Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide for Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret Prayer: Communing with God in Everything Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow Stick Alli on YouTube The Coach School Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Today, we have my friend and Called Creatives co-founder Lisa Whittle back on the show. In this episode, we are talking about work, revival, and the different seasons God has us in our work life. Lisa Whittle is a Bible teacher, speaker, author, and podcast host. She hosts several podcasts, including the popular Jesus Over Everything podcast. She is the founder of Ministry Strong and the co-founder of Called Creatives, a community for writers and speakers. Lisa and I talk about: The changes the Lord put on Lisa’s heart for this year and revival Obeying God without having all the answers Wrestling with God and running from Him when He calls us to change Sometimes, we have to be willing to lose everything Learning to listen to the Lord Disobedience can be doing or not doing something Lisa’s challenge to listeners Personal revival and wanting God with our whole heart Favorite quotes: 05:55 - “When you find yourself not having a lot of time for the Lord, someone that you love more than anything, then that becomes a problem.” 12:58 - “When you do it God’s way, even though it’s hard, there will be something that you do not know that He knows better about that will work.” 20:22 - “I want you women to know when you have something in your spirit that feels right, you need to go for it.” 23:54 - “We will never want to spend time with God if it is just about a checklist.” (28:48) Coaching this week: Optimizing Your Day I talk about discovering my circadian rhythm, all the benefits of taking care of it, and how I realized just how powerful it can be. You will be amazed at how productive you can be in such a short window of time. (31:07) Recommendations I share about my health goals and what finally flipped the switch for me. I tell you the one thing that keeps coming up in all my research and study of nutrition that will actually help you boost your immune system - fiber! Links to great things we discussed: Lisa Whittle Website Lisa Whittle Instagram I Want God: How to Love Him with Your Whole Heart and Revive Your Soul God Knows: When Your Worries and Whys Need More Than Temporary Relief The Jesus Over Everything Podcast Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Foundation GOBIOTIX Prebiotic Fiber Boost Alli on YouTube The Coach School Build Your Coaching Business Quick Start Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Continuing our series, “Your Work Matters”, today we are talking about boundaries at work, balance, and avoiding common pitfalls as women with our work. I’m with my good friend and client, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt. Sasha is a physician, gender equity researcher, speaker, author, wife, mom of four amazing kids, and Founder and CEO of Brave Enough. Sasha’s book, Brave Boundaries teaches us strategies for saying no, standing strong, and taking control of our time. Join Sasha and I as we talk about: (04:12) What women get wrong about boundaries (05:04) Being afraid to have boundaries, especially in the workplace (06:14) Boundary backlash (09:03) Feeling confident in responses to extra work (13:46) Importance and impact of women in the workplace (16:12) Common types of self-sabotage (17:58) Moving forward from the fear of failure Favorite quotes: (04:29) “Boundaries are more about keeping the good in than they are about keeping the bad out.” (04:46) “The more we love people in our lives, want to serve people in our lives, and the more we want to show up as fully ourselves, the more boundaries we need.” (06:47) )“I always remind myself I want to be a person who shows up and does the good work on my job description. If it's not on your job description, you aren't required to do it. Or if it's more than your job description, it's an opportunity for you to see if you want to do it or not. Then the boundaries, really, and the power lies within you because I always say, ‘You would much rather be a woman who's respected than a woman who's liked.’” (17:54) “...We often self-sabotage because we are so afraid of failing at things, things being hard, not getting it right, and making mistakes that we just take ourselves out of the game.” Coaching this week: (37:02) In our Coaching this week, we talk about delegation. Delegation helps us stay focused on the work that only we can do - our zone of genius. Most people are terrible at delegating. Listen as I share three non-obvious tips for mastering delegation. ( 38:29) 1 - Embrace the art of ‘good enough’. (39:40) 2 - Play to people’s strengths - not just what you want to get rid of. (40:58) 3 - Communication and trust are key. Recommendation (43:23) My recommendation for the week is a light therapy light. It’s a tiny change that will give you a big result in your life. Links to great things we discussed: Sasha Shillcutt Website Sasha Shillcutt Instagram Brave Boundaries Brave Enough Women’s Conference 2024 Zach Bryan Slow Horses The Crown The Big Leap Lano Hands Light Therapy Lamp Alli on YouTube The Coach School Build Your Coaching Business Quick Start Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Today, my friend Jordan Raynor and I are talking about the sacredness of our secular work. Join us as we dive into what we think about work in light of eternity. Jordan Raynor is an author, podcast host, and executive chairman of Threshold 360. Through his bestselling books, the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work. In this episode, Jordan shares insights from his new book, The Sacredness of Secular Work, and reminds us that our daily jobs have significance for eternity even when we are not explicitly sharing the gospel. Join Jordan and I as we talk about: Value of our daily secular work (05:59) Rehearsing for eternity (12:15) Half-truths for heaven (10:16) Most surprising discoveries from Jordan’s research (21:37) The anti-bucket list (23:00) Tips for how to make disciples (27:12) Using conversation launchers to have more intentional conversations (27:54) Favorite quotes: 05:59 - “The value of secular work depends upon the value of creation and the value of creation depends on what God's going to do with this creation in the end.” 10:16 - “The half-truths of heaven rob our joy and purpose in the present and hope for the future.” 12:15 - “The very same thing I am doing today is simply rehearsing something that is eternal and one day will be perfectly consummated with Christ on the new Earth.” 20:21 - “We mere Christians working as entrepreneurs and baristas in the pews inevitably feel guilty about working in the very places most likely to make disciples of Jesus Christ.” 27:27 - “When you understand that 100% of your time at work matters for eternity and not just the 1% of the time you spend walking somebody through the Romans Road, you are fully alive and fully alive people attract the lost like honey attracts bees.” Coaching this week: 42:12 We are wrapping up our Clarity Questions for 2023. These questions are a bit more fun, but just as important as the last two weeks have been. Pause and journal your answers to get the most out of this time. 1) What are three words to describe the past year and why? 2) What did I learn about myself this year? 3) Were there any risks I avoided out of fear? 4) If you could travel back to the beginning of the year, what advice or encouragement would you tell yourself? 5) What would your 90-year-old self advise you to pursue right now? Recommendation 46:48 A skincare tip involving Aquaphor Exclusive Bonus Content 49:15 YouTube viewers get exclusive bonus content, including this week’s movie review of Wonka and a bonus review of Paddington 2. Links to great things we discussed: Jordan Raynor Website Jordan Raynor Instagram The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive Mere Christians Podcast Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift Evernote The Crown The West Wing King: A Life The Intentional Father Alli on YouTube The Coach School 3 Secrets to Become a Successful Coach and How to Get Clients Fast Aquaphor Wonka Paddington 2 Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the show. You are in the right place today! Today we are tackling something that we all care about deeply- hearing from God with my friend Havilah Cunnington. Hearing God’s voice is one of the greatest gifts we have been given. Often though we feel frustrated as if we are doing something wrong but really the key is that we need to discover the unique way God speaks to us. Havilah Cunnington is a Bible teacher, author, small business owner, and itinerant speaker obsessed with helping people live the abundant life God has called them to live. Havilah’s new book, Created to Hear God: 4 Unique and Proven Ways to Confidently Discern His Voice teaches that God speaks to each of us differently and the key to understanding the unique way He speaks to us is through our prophetic personality. Join Havilah and I as we talk about: When Havilah and Alli first met How we know if we are hearing from God or just ourselves 3 core values for hearing from God The 4 prophetic personalities and understanding your prophetic personality Favorite quotes: “There’s a recording of what you said to me that night…[I thought] my sweet little Southern Baptist heart doesn't understand this, but there is a more charismatic part of the church that gets it and feels comfortable hearing from God. And it was later after that you told me, ‘We hear from God in different ways’. And you went through all of that and it changed my life forever.” - Alli Worthington (Youtube 5:27) (Audio - 4:41) “What I've learned about God is that he really doesn't care what our title is or what we theologically know. He knows us - our personhood. He knows our hopes, our dreams. He knows our future. He knows what happened in the past. He knows the secrets of our hearts.” - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 9:16) (Audio - 8:13) “God did not make a mistake when he made us, and he made us how we are.” - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 9:43) (Audio - 8:40) “There are three voices that we consistently hear. We hear ourselves, we hear God, and we hear the enemy.” - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 16:08) (Audio - 13:12) “The prophetic is simply how God shows up in the world. Personality is how you show up in the world. I like to put them together, calling it prophetic personality.” - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 18:30) (Audio - 15:28) “We want to hear God’s voice because you can’t have a relationship without His voice.” - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 19:15) (Audio - 16:10) “We don’t learn to hear God’s voice. We have been created to hear God’s voice.” - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 20:24) (Audio - 17:12) “God is always speaking.” - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 21:24) (Audio 18:10) “Everyone deserves to hear God’s voice.” - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 36:45) Coaching this week: 5 Power Packed Clarity Questions (YouTube 38:00 ) (Audio 33:35) Links to great things we discussed: Havilah Cunnington Website Havilah Cunnington Instagram Created to Hear God: 4 Unique and Proven Ways to Confidently Discern His Voice Havilah’s Podcast Alli on YouTube Apply for a FREE Coaching Call with Alli Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey friend! We are back with my dear friend, Terra Mattson diving into why we do what we do, how to be even more emotionally healthy, and learning what we need to know to have a great year. In this part two episode, we talk a lot about social media. How do we as adults self-regulate and use social media well? Then we dive into how to guide our teenagers to set boundaries and use social media in a healthy way in this digital age. Terra Mattson is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor who has practiced for nearly two decades and oversees a team of 20 clinicians. Terra is the co-host of The Living Wholehearted Podcast with her husband Jeff. On the podcast, they candidly share relational wisdom from the home to the workplace. Listen in on these audio chapters to hear: What work and rest look like and how it is different for different people Using social media well Guiding our teenagers to use social media in a healthy way with boundaries Terra’s best advice for making changes in 2024 Favorite quotes: “Research shows that the quality of our relationships is what determines our long-term peace and our long-term happiness in life so invest in them. Relationships are the key to our emotional health.” “There is this wide variety of what God calls good and very good. Discovering who we are and living within each of our designs is part of the freedom.” “I am starting to see a little bit of a shift with social media. The only way to do it well is you have got to learn and know how to regulate your own emotions and self-care.” “At the end of the day, our greatest change and our greatest impact come from face-to-face, person-to-person relationships.” “Pick one small shift and be consistent with it throughout the whole year.” Coaching this week: 5 Questions to Ask About Your Relationships (27:46) Links to great things we discussed: Terra Mattson Website Terra Mattson Instagram The Living Wholehearted Podcast Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace Alli on YouTube Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir 12 Rules for Life Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

The shocking thing that keeps women stuck and the truth about toxic relationships with Terra Mattson Hey Hey! It’s a new year and I’m so happy you are here. Today we are talking about familiarity and how easy it is for us to get stuck, self-sabotage, and fall into the familiar. Have you ever wondered why you keep going back to what is familiar? On the show, we discuss why we always go towards what is familiar and how to create habits to change and deepen our emotional maps. Terra Mattson is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor who has practiced for nearly two decades and oversees a team of 20 clinicians. Terra’s first book, Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace, reminds us that the transformation of our relationships, communities, and culture begins with God’s work in our own lives. Her second book, Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach and Live calls readers to discover how real leadership is a way of being and how it’s sustained over the long haul. Join Terra and I as we discuss: How it is easy for us to fall into familiarity Creating habits to deepen our emotional maps Why familiarity can keep us stuck Being honest in toxic relationships Favorite quotes: “So whatever we do in life, we tend to be drawn towards what is familiar and what we grew up with intentionally or unintentionally. Part of the challenge is learning what that is, deciding if that is really healthy, and how to slowly start to make some shifts.” “No matter how healthy we are or how aware we are we still can be in a fallen world around toxic people.” “Anything that is unfamiliar is uncomfortable for a time.” “Part of learning and growing in maturity is being able to trust your own discernment.” “We do not change by knowledge alone. The way God made it, we change by new experiences over and over and over.” Coaching this week: 5 Powerful Self-Reflection Questions (29:54) Links to great things we discussed: Terra Mattson Website Terra Mattson Instagram The Living Wholehearted Podcast Shrinking the Integrity Gap Alli on YouTube Little Things Studio Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey Friend! Merry Christmas! We are in our final week of sharing some of my favorite books. This week we are diving into Chapter 7, Time: Finding Your Rhythm in a World of Overwhelm from my book, Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy. No one is living their life where they are not busy, right? We all have something to do, whether it is a work project, raising our kids, etc. Breaking Busy" gets into all the stuff in our lives, both the obvious and the hidden, that's just adding to our chaos and busyness. As we're gearing up for the new year, it's a great time to think about the year we want and how we want to feel. A big part of that? Looking at how we're spending our time. It's key for setting up a year that really feels good. Make sure to stick around to the end to hear some practical tips and advice on setting boundaries on our time and live with more intentionality as we head into 2024. Listen in on these audio chapters to hear: How using a time diary changed my life and can change your life What is “ tyranny of the urgent” and how even Jesus set boundaries Choosing discomfort over resentment Practical tips on setting boundaries What to take out and what to add in when it comes to time management. Favorite quotes: “The truth is when you are successful, spiritually healthy, and emotionally healthy it benefits everybody.” we want to feel this next year, examining how we spend our time is really the key.” “The truth is that whether you are the manager of a home, CEO of a company, or a busy entrepreneur, your ability to be successful is equal to your physical and mental health and your ability to manage your time and energy.” “Instead we should be doing more activities that actually make us happy and help us grow into who we are meant to be. But we’re never going to get to those activities if we don’t first set our goals and our priorities.” “Make sure you spend time doing things that get you closer to your goals.” “Finding your rhythm and managing your time is about being proactive and leaving room for things in life that are the most important. We have to intentionally manage our calendars so we can give priority to the most important things.” Links to great things we discussed: Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee - Maverick City Music Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

How to Develop Strength Hey Friend! This week, I am sharing another special message from my book, Standing Strong, that is especially relevant right now. On the show today, we’ll dive into Chapter 1 of my book, Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence. This chapter is titled “You Were Born for This” and I hope you will find it super encouraging. If you are in a season of life with adversity, with struggles, you have battled with a lack of self-confidence, or you feel God nudging your heart toward something in the future, this episode is for you! It is my sincere hope for you that this chapter brings peace about the future and encourages you to move forward with the things God has placed on your heart. With God, we have everything we need to do what he has called us to do. When we step into our gifts and our callings, we can change the world around us. Listen in on this audio chapter to hear: Defeating self-doubt and moving on to God’s purpose in your life Why God is calling you to more than enough How to stand strong in God’s power 5 ways to be a great woman of God Favorite quotes: “God has great plans for every woman but women of our generation are either held back by crippling self-doubt or diverted with this attractive message of self-empowerment.” “Without Jesus, success is empty; it’s based on our own striving, and it leaves women feeling like they are lacking, have failed, or just aren’t enough to achieve their hopes and dreams.” “The Holy Spirit tells us it’s time to stop playing small and to embrace the great gifts God has given us.” “God has a habit of raising up great women in every era, and he wants you to join this lineage.” “You were born for this - to shake off limitations that others have put on your life. You were born to tear down the beliefs you have about yourself that are wrong and you were born to embrace the calling that God is wooing you toward.” Coaching this week: Tactical Procrastination (43:25) Links to great things we discussed: Christmas Is A-Comin - Bing Crosby Imprint Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

How to Overcome the Fear of the Future Hey! Hey! Today we are continuing December’s book chapters. I’m bringing you a chapter from my book Fierce Faith, all about overcoming the fear of the future. On the show today, we’ll dive into Chapter 9 of my book, Fierce Faith: A Woman's Guide to Fighting Fear, Wrestling Worry, and Overcoming Anxiety. Listen in to hear how to stop the fear of things falling apart in the future from slowing us down. Stick around for the practical action steps. It’s a perfect message as we prepare for the new year. Listen in on these audio chapters to hear: Overcoming the fear of the future Avoid being stuck in your own wilderness How to stop catastrophizing the future A battle plan to fight your fear of the future Favorite quotes: “We often don’t realize our own fear of the future is stopping us in our tracks, keeping us stuck, and wondering why we have a low-grade suspicion that we aren’t really living the life we were created to live.” “We are so busy looking for the perfect set of circumstances to line up with what we think we must have, we completely miss out on what God had for us all along.” “Focusing on God’s faithfulness frees us from being bound by fear.” “Remembering what God has done in the past for you is the secret to finding strength for today’s battles.” “As we face our future, the one God has mapped out for us, we can face it with hope. He knows who we are, he knows who he created us to be, and we aren’t going to fall apart, because in His hands, in His plan, we don’t have to fear the future.” Coaching this week: 3 Simple Things To Make Your Life Easier (33:38) Links to great things we discussed: Lastpass Pure Encapsulations O.N.E. Multivitamin The Marvels O Come All Ye Faithful - Josh Groban Electric Throw Blanket Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli