The Alli Worthington Show

Hey, hey! Welcome back to the show! Today’s episode will be so helpful to anyone who has a boy in their life that they care about deeply.  David Thomas joins me today to talk about raising emotionally strong boys. He’s spent 25 years counseling boys and young men. After all, we live in a world that often bombards our boys with messages like “don’t feel” or “don’t ask for help.” Both are harmful me...

Hey friend! Today, I welcome back to the show one of my dear friends, pastor, author, and speaker, Sharon Hodde Miller. This much-needed conversation about our craving for control and what happens when we don’t deal with it gave me so many things to think about, and I think it will do the same for you!  Be sure to listen in to hear as Sharon shares how the advice she heard about handing control ov...

Hey hey! Today on the show, I welcome back pastor and author Scott Sauls for a candid conversation about how we can find freedom from regret, hurt, and fear that’s part of the human experience.  Listen in as he speaks candidly about his struggles with anxiety, depression, and fear over the years and how those struggles are all important parts of telling the story of what God is up to in his life....

Hey friends! It’s the last week of our Smart Girl Summer series… I sure hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have! I am thrilled to have Annie F. Downs on the show today. I’m absolutely convinced that the world needs more fun and laughter, and Annie brings both wherever she goes!  In this conversation, we talk about business, marketing, podcasting, friendships, failures, and even how to chase the...

Welcome back to our Smart Girl Summer Series, which features real conversations with real friends and colleagues about the behind-the-scenes of our careers and lives.  You definitely don’t want to miss today’s chat with my friend, Lisa Bevere. I’ve had so many valuable conversations with Lisa in my life, and I’m so glad to share one with you! This conversation is encouraging and affirming. I perso...

Hey hey! Today’s episode is a must-listen, friend! So much so, I’m bringing this Smart Girl Summer conversation back from the archives. Jen Fulwiler shares all sorts of knowledge about what it looked like in her life to step out in faith from one career to another. Y’all, it’s so inspiring! Jen is a standup comic, bestselling author, former Sirius XM Radio host, and mom of six. And as if that isn’...

Welcome back to Smart Girl Summer, friend! I’m thrilled to welcome Erin Moon on the show today. You may know her as The Bible Binge’s Resident Bible Scholar or from her mission to educate the internet on Zac Efron, but no matter how you found her, you can’t deny that she’s fun! Our conversation covers everything from following a dream job that didn’t work out to how our relationships (yes, even th...

Hey, friends! I am absolutely thrilled to have my good friend Lisa Whittle back on the show today as part of our Smart Girl Summer series! We go behind the scenes in Lisa’s story and share never-before-told stories of our friendship over the years along with our co-founding Called Creatives. I can’t wait for you to hear this one! Listen in as Lisa talks candidly about a season she experienced with...

Hey hey! Welcome to week three of our Smart Girl Summer Series as I continue to speak with my most brilliant friends sharing behind-the-scenes stories that you won’t hear anywhere else.  Be sure to listen in today as I chat with author, speaker, podcaster, Christian leader, and my long-time friend, Bianca Olthoff.  We talk about how the early death of a dream she had for her future actually led to...

We’re continuing our Smart Girl Summer Series this week with Kasey Van Norman! Remember, Smart Girl Summer is a series featuring some of my most brilliant friends sharing behind-the-scenes stories that you won’t hear anywhere else.  Kasey is a bestselling author, counselor, cancer survivor, and Bible teacher. But I invited her on the show to talk about hard things. Kasey has a passion for trauma t...

Watch out! Hot Girl Summer is so last year. And Smart Girl Summer is here to take its place. So let’s celebrate! Smart Girl Summer is a five-week series featuring some of my most brilliant friends sharing behind-the-scenes stories that you won’t hear anywhere else. And we’re kicking it off with Emily Ley! Tune into today’s episode to hear all about Emily’s childhood dream of writing children’s boo...

Friends! You do not want to miss out on this conversation with my friend, Becky Thompson! She is probably best known for her books on motherhood, but recently, she’s ventured in a new direction, spirituality. In her newest book, God So Close, she leans into all things related to the Holy Spirit (and she takes us along with her!). If you’ve ever found yourself asking why God doesn’t speak to you or...

Is it possible to build a kinder society even while we’re stuck in conflict? Today’s episode couldn’t be more relevant than it is today.  Sarah and Beth of Pantsuit Politics  literally wrote a book to navigate this question! They join me to talk about their upcoming book, Now What? How to Move Forward When We’re Divided (About Basically Everything). Listen in as they share the one thing they want...

If I asked you to list all of the relationships in your life, we’d be here a while, wouldn’t we?! From friendships to romances and everything in between. We’re human, and God designed us to engage with others! That’s why I’m so excited to share this insightful conversation with Eric Barker, the Internet’s resident relationship expert. Of course, you know, I just had to ask him what made him decide...

Hey Friend! Today I’m bringing back a special BONUS episode from the archives that I can’t wait to share with all the dreamers in my audience! I know you’ll love this one, especially if you’ve ever felt called to write, speak or maybe even start your own podcast!  My good friend and Called Creatives Co-Founder, Lisa Whittle, joins me on the mic today to give you an inside peek at what goes on at C...

How does God want to use you to have an impact? If this question has ever crossed your mind, today’s episode is for you, friend! I am super excited to share this recent conversation I had with Kyle Idelman as he talks to us about the Jesus way of changing the world--loving people one at a time. Most of us don't want to spend our lives being time-wasters, space-takers, binge-watchers, or game-playe...

Hello and welcome! Today I am joined by the amazing speaker, leader, and writer, Jeanne Stevens. Let me just say that I waste no time at all in this episode by asking her all of my many questions about her trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro, You heard that right… Mt. Kilimanjaro! That’s so amazing! I asked the questions, and she delivered my friends… from hilarious to deeply personal thoughts; she shared all...

Today,  the Lazy Genius is moving us into the kitchen. Yep, you heard that right, friends! The Lazy Genius (and self-proclaimed professional permission giver) Kendra Adachi joins me on the show today to share how when she couldn’t find a book like The Lazy Genius Kitchen for herself over the years, she decided to write it!  Listen in as Kendra tells us how she wants this book to help the cookbooks...

You cannot achieve your way into worth. Full stop. Oh, friends, did you feel the weight of that statement along with me. Be sure to listen in today as Mary and I discuss her soon-to-release (and absolutely beautiful, I might add) devotional, Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots. This is a message that I believe will resonate with so many women. The woman who feels like she must always be "on." The one...

Today’s episode is a special one! Actually, I get so many questions about making great decisions during our coaching time, I knew it was time to share one of my favorite episodes. I’m still absolutely giddy that I got to talk to him! Andy tells us about his most recent book, Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, and even gives us a peek into the five game-changing questions he believes we should ask ou...

Are you reeling from the extraordinary changes we’ve experienced over the past two years in one way or another? (My hand is raised over here for sure!) Today, the amazing  Shauna Niequist joins me to discuss her book, I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet, and share her story of finding herself after a tough season. I don’t know about you, friend, but this book and her message feels relevant to what’...

Welcome friend! Have you ever found yourself wanting to spend hours talking to someone who is not only interesting but also interested in what you have to say? Allow me to introduce you to my friend Joshua Becker. Joshua is here to talk to us about living a meaningful life with no regrets. He shares how we can move past the things holding us back and how we don’t feel as much regret if we are in s...

Hi friend! You are in the right place! Do you feel like you are in-between seasons? Things seem to both move too fast and too slow, and you’re generally unsure of which direction to go on almost everything in your life. My friend Jordan Lee Dooley joins me today to talk about her upcoming book and share her story and heart about what to do when you are in the “in-between.” We also discuss how brok...

Have you ever wondered how to actually hear God? You’re not alone, friend! And today’s episode is going to prove that. Pete Greig is with me to talk about one of the most important topics we’ve ever covered on the show. We talk about why hearing God talk to us is so challenging for some and how to tell when the signs that what we think we hear are not actually God’s word.  We also dive into his ne...

We’ve all heard the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But so many moms feel alone. Whether it’s internal pressure of trying to be the perfect mom or external standards we’re trying to meet that we find all over Instagram. Well, friends, my guest today is going to help us be our authentic true selves while raising our kids.    Heather MacFadyen is here to break motherhood down for us....