Writing Toward Common Ground with Jennie Allen

This week, Bob is joined by Jesse Cole, the founder of the Savannah Bananas, whose dream of making baseball fun grew from selling just two tickets to selling out some of the largest stadiums in the country . Together, they explore what it looks like to take chances, embrace being misunderstood, and build a life centered on bringing joy to other people. Whether you're launching a business, raising a family, leading a team, or simply trying to figure out your next step, this conversation will encourage you to stop waiting, swing hard, make a move, and bring a little more joy wherever you go.Connect with Jesse: @yellowtuxjesseConnect with Bob: @bobgoff

What if common ground begins with a question instead of an answer? Jennie Allen joins Bob and Kimberly to talk about finding clarity in life's chaos, navigating disagreement with kindness, and creating space for meaningful connection. Whether you're a writer or simply a curious human, this conversation will encourage you to lean in.--Join Bob and Kim at the Oaks for their next Writer's Workshop. Visit bobgoff.com/events to learn more.

What would happen if you gave your marriage the same attention you give your biggest goals?This week, Bob and Mike Foster talk about the habits, conversations, and intentional choices that help relationships flourish. They discuss everything from understanding your spouse's core needs to creating a shared vision worth sacrificing for.It's a conversation about slowing down, getting curious, and investing in the people who matter most. And if you've been looking for an excuse to step away from the noise and focus on your relationship, join them in Maui this December. Learn more at mauicouplesgetaway.com.Connect with Mike: @mikefoster2000Connect with Bob: @bobgoff

What if the answer isn't to try harder, but to zoom out?My friend, Shane Kimbrough, returned for another conversation on the podcast. As a retired NASA Astronaut, he has spent more time looking at Earth from space than most of us can imagine. In this conversation, he shares what that perspective taught him about faith, leadership, family, and finding your identity beyond your accomplishments. Together we explore why kindness matters, how to navigate change, and what it looks like to live with a bigger view of the world.Connect with Shane: @astro_kimbroughConnect with Bob: @bobgoff--Looking for a perspective shift of your own this fall? Come join Bob at one of his upcoming events or workshops. Learn more and register at bobgoff.com/events.

This week on the podcast, Bob sits down with his friend Prop for a conversation about what it means to lead with love, stay curious, and keep showing up for people even when it’s hard. Together, they unpack why trust matters, how imagination shapes culture, and why peace usually grows slower than we’d like.Connect with Prop: @prophiphopConnect with Bob: @bobgoff

This week, Bob sits down with his dear friend Megan Fate Marshman for an honest conversation about grief, hope, healing, and what it looks like to keep trusting God through both the good things and the hard things. Together, they unpack what keeps people stuck, how relationships shape us, and why true healing rarely comes from pretending everything is okay.Connect with Megan: ⁠@meganfate⁠Connect with Bob: ⁠@bobgoff⁠--If you’re longing for more conversations like this around campfires, tables, and shared experiences, you can learn more about Bob’s upcoming workshops at ⁠bobgoff.com/events⁠.

This week on the podcast, Bob sits down with singer-songwriter Matthew West for a conversation about grace, identity, availability, and what it means to live a life that actually lasts. Together, they talk about everything from faith and family to baseball hats, prison phone calls, work ethic, and the quiet courage of taking small steps forward.If this conversation resonated with you, Matthew’s latest music and newest book carry many of the same themes: learning to stop performing, receive grace, and stay faithful one step at a time. Be sure to check out his newest album, Don’t Stop Praying, recent songs like “Good” and “Jesus is King,” and his new book Don’t Stop Praying, available now.Connect with Matthew: @matthewjwestConnect with Bob: @bobgoff--Check out Bob's upcoming events by visiting bobgoff.com/events.

What if the thing you care about most isn’t too small to matter? In this conversation, Bob sits down with Harvard Kennedy School faculty member and SICI Executive Director Brittany Butler to talk about purpose, power, and what it looks like to stop waiting for permission and start moving toward the things that matter most. From innovators changing healthcare and food systems around the world to everyday people taking one bold next step, this episode is an invitation to believe your ideas can make a difference too.--If something in this conversation stirred up an idea you can’t shake, maybe that’s worth paying attention to. Join us at Harvard Kennedy School for Purpose, Power, and Practice and spend a few days exploring what your next step could look like.Learn more and apply here: https://sici.hks.harvard.edu/purpose-power-and-practice/*Application is open until June 30th.

On this episode of the Bob Goff & Friends, Bob sits down with longtime friend and leadership expert Henry Cloud for an honest conversation about growth, change, and becoming the person you’re meant to be. Together, they unpack what it really takes to move from where you are to where you want to be, whether that’s in your relationships, your work, your faith, or your personal healing. Henry shares insights from his brand-new book, Your Desired Future, and explains the five essential elements that help people make meaningful progress in life.It’s a thoughtful and encouraging conversation about vision, purpose, mentorship, forgiveness, and building a life that’s not just productive, but deeply meaningful.Connect with Henry: @drhenrycloudofficialConnect with Bob: @bobgoff--Join Bob and his friends for a workshop out at the Oaks! Visit bobgoff.com/events to learn more.

Writing a book can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this Writing Room conversation, Bob Goff, Kimberly Stuart, and Allison Trowbridge talk about what actually helps, focusing on one reader, one clear idea, and the courage to start messy and figure it out as you go. Along the way, Allie shares how her work with Copper Books is helping authors navigate the publishing process in a more thoughtful, supported way.If you’ve been thinking about writing a book but aren’t sure where to begin, this episode is a great place to start. And if you’re ready to take a step further, Allie is hosting a Book Fair in Nashville on May 8, a one-day gathering designed to help aspiring authors understand the full journey from idea to publication and connect with others doing the same.