Episode #1- Bob Goff on loving everybody always

In this first episode of the Alli Worthington Show, I’m thrilled to have my friend Bob Goff!

Bob Goff is one of my favorite people to talk to, and this first episode is such a perfect way to kick things off. Bob has a way of reminding us what really matters — loving people well, showing up with joy, and choosing purpose in the middle of our everyday lives.

In this conversation, Bob shares stories that will make you smile, think, and maybe even see your own relationships a little differently. He talks about what it looks like to love “everybody always,” even when it’s hard, and how small acts of kindness can change the world around us.

If you’re ready for encouragement, laughter, and a fresh reminder that love is the most powerful thing we can give, you’re in the right place.

We talked about:

1. His New York Times Bestselling new book- Everybody Always.
2. Why Bob believes in **not** avoiding difficult people. 
3. How the book was written TWICE. (Yes, you read that right. He wrote it twice!)
4. How Bob plans his future just in case he gets the call that he is going to be a Grandpa! 
5. How Bob pivoted from attorney to full time joy bringer. 
6. His belief in availability. Millions of people have his phone number! 

Favorite quotes:

God isn’t dazzled when we go across an ocean, He is wowed when we go across the street. (19:03)

People don’t follow vision, they follow availability. (25:51)

Every time I tell God about my opinion He asks me about my heart. (4:33)

We are a quarter twist away from who we ought to be (in the direction of Jesus). (5:00)

Encounter injustice with love. (8:05)

You get to decide every day who you are going to be. (3:33)

Be known for your opinions and remembered for you love. (4:44-5)

I never met a courageous cynic. (4:13)

In this episode, I answer these questions: 

• What would you tell 25-year-old Alli? (28:54)
• How do you keep your schedule organized and keep work from overwhelming you? (31:03)
• How do you make prayer a priority? (35:23)

Links to things we discussed: 

• Bob’s new book Everybody Always
• Crowder’s new song, Ghost (This is on my Worship for Fierce Faith playlist)
• Isle of Dogs

Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! 🙂

And a big thank you to Denise Dykstra for the wonderful help with show notes! 

xo,

Alli