Closer to God in 2026: The Best of Scripture, Stillness & Spiritual Habits

Subscribe to Alli's New Substack - Wise Woman Method    Most women don’t need more goals. They need fewer obligations. That might feel countercultural. But if you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and still feeling behind, this episode gives language to what you’re carrying. The issue isn’t motivation—it’s overload.   This isn’t just about doing less to recover; it’s about choosing what truly matters. Growth comes from intentionally letting go of roles and habits that drain you, not from pushing yourself harder.   For 2026, remember: breakthrough won’t come from new planners, tighter schedules, or more hustle. It will come from releasing what no longer serves you and making room for what matters most.   Timestamps: (01:00) - Why Some Goals Need to Be Quit (04:13) - Letting Go of the Need to Prove Yourself (06:31) - Why Being Available to Everyone Is Costing You Everything (08:13) - Quitting Emotional Over-Functioning for Other People (09:46) - Stop Shrinking Yourself in Rooms You’re Meant to Grow In (11:24) - Practical Action Steps for Quitting What’s Holding You Back in 2026   WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE Links to great things we discussed:    Wise Woman Method - Join Alli's Substack Catalyst Mastermind Alli’s Makeup Recommendation - REVLON ColorStay Multiplayer Liquid-Glide Eye Pencil Start your Free 30-day trial of Uplift! I hope you loved this episode! 🎉 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’re always in the loop. And hey, while you're at it, why not pop over to our YouTube channel and check us out? If you're feeling the love, leave a review and sprinkle some stars—your support truly means the world to me! Take care, and keep shining bright!    xo,   Alli

Subscribe to Alli's New Substack - Wise Woman Method    You know what changes everything? When spiritual practices shift from duties we think we owe God to rhythms that help us encounter Him in our everyday, ordinary, and imperfect lives. That’s the transformation we’ll explore together in today’s episode.   I gathered practical wisdom from Beth Moore, Sheila Walsh, Pete Greig, Havilah Cunnington, and Mark Batterson—voices who live what they teach. We discuss real ways to recognize God’s voice, pray boldly, engage Scripture deeply, and notice His presence in everyday moments—even the blurriest ones.   Spiritual growth isn’t a performance. It’s a relationship—a faithful choice to show up, lean in, and build habits that make space for God already inviting you closer.   Let these conversations inspire you and reveal how possible it is to build a life rooted in spiritual practices that truly connect you to God.   Timestamps: (01:15) -  The Four Ways God Speaks (and How to Recognize Them) (04:32) - Studying the Word and Stepping Into Your Calling (09:36) - Hearing God Through Scripture: A Simple Lectio Divina Practice (12:43) - How to Put the Power Back in Your Prayer Life (16:33) - Seeing and Understanding the Everyday Miracles Around You WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Catalyst Mastermind The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days. Alli on YouTube Subscribe to Alli's New Substack - Wise Woman Method  I hope you loved this episode! 🎉Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss a thing. And guess what? We're on YouTube! If you're loving the content, show us some love by leaving a review and giving us some stars—it means the world to me! Take care, and stay fabulous!    xo,   Alli

Subscribe to Alli’s Substack - Wise Woman Method https://wisewomanmethod.substack.com/  Last week in my Catalyst Mastermind, a disciplined woman showed her color-coded 2026 planner, every goal mapped out. Then she quietly admitted: “I’m doing all the right things, but I still don’t feel like the right person.”   Maybe you’ve felt that too—checking every box, hitting every deadline, but still feeling something’s missing. Here’s what I told her, and what I want to tell you: The problem isn’t your plan. It’s thinking you can do your way into a new life, when you actually need to become your way into it   Doing and becoming are not the same. Achieving isn’t transforming. We spend years chasing goals but rarely ask: Who am I becoming?Today, we're moving beyond last week's conversation. Not "What am I accomplishing?" Not "What am I fixing?" Instead, who am I becoming—and is she who I want to be?   This is the identity shift that unlocks real transformation in 2026. Let’s dive in together—take a moment right now to reflect: Who are you becoming, and what is one action you can take today to align with her?   Timestamps: (01:50) - Why Identity Has to Come First (03:38) - The Real Problem With Traditional Goal-Setting (05:14) - The Daily Practice of Becoming (07:14) - Uncovering Who God Has Created You to Be (08:45) - Three Practical Steps to Becoming   WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE Links to great things we discussed:  Catalyst Mastermind Alli’s Product Recommendation - Spindrift Drinks Start your Free 30-day trial of Uplift! Subscribe to Alli’s Substack - Wise Woman Method https://wisewomanmethod.substack.com/  I hope you loved this episode! 🎉Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss a thing. And guess what? We're on YouTube! If you're loving the content, show us some love by leaving a review and giving us some stars—it means the world to me! Take care, and stay fabulous!    xo, Alli

Subscribe to Alli's New Substack - Wise Woman Method    Welcome to 2026! I’m starting the year with two best-of episodes focused on identity, confidence, and discovering who God made you to be. These truths are the foundation for everything you’ll face this year.   Today, I’m sharing key moments from recent solo episodes—practical, scripture-based strategies to help you let go of limiting beliefs, build confidence, and pursue your biggest dreams. True leadership begins with knowing who you are.   Use this episode as your guide to real identity work. Apply what fits, revisit as needed, and let these insights transform your self-view for 2026.   Timestamps: (01:28) — What Self-Compassion Is & the Three Key Components That Change Everything (07:38) — The Confidence Myth and How God Created Us to Renew Our Minds (13:03) — Stop Playing Small and Start Showing Up Like You Mean It (19:45) — How to Stop Letting Old Stories Run Your Life and Rewrite the Narrative WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Catalyst Mastermind The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days. Subscribe to Alli's New Substack - Wise Woman Method   I hope you loved this episode! 🎉 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’re always in the loop. And hey, while you're at it, why not pop over to our YouTube channel and check us out? If you're feeling the love, leave a review and sprinkle some stars—your support truly means the world to me! Take care, and keep shining bright!    xo,   Alli

Subscribe to Alli's New Substack - Wise Woman Method    You don’t need a better planner, a 4 a.m. alarm, or a fresh pack of highlighters to change your life this year. What you really need is something deeper—a vision that pulls you forward instead of pressuring you from behind. A vision that’s worth changing for.   Resolutions fixate on doing more, being better, running faster. They’re rooted in lack, in the places you feel behind, in everything you think needs correcting. But vision? Vision shapes who you’re becoming. It invites growth instead of shaming you into hustle.   And that one reframe changes everything. Today, we’re diving into how to build a God-given vision that lasts longer than February and doesn’t burn you out in the process. Not the white-knuckle kind, but the kind God grows in you step by step—steady, faithful, and full of hope.   Timestamps: (00:20) - Why Resolutions Burn Out & Vision Actually Sticks (03:03) - Resolutions Chase Results, Vision Shapes Identity (03:42) - Why Your Nervous System Pushes Back Against Massive Overhauls (04:24) - How Vision Creates Alignment Instead of More Hustle (07:25) - Practical, Doable Steps for Building a Meaningful Vision   WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Catalyst Mastermind Alli’s Makeup Recommendation - Sephora Colorful Waterproof Eyeshadow & Eyeliner Multi-Stick Start your Free 30-day trial of Uplift! Subscribe to Alli's New Substack - Wise Woman Method  I hope you loved this episode! 🎉 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’re always in the loop. And hey, while you're at it, why not pop over to our YouTube channel and check us out? If you're feeling the love, leave a review and sprinkle some stars—your support truly means the world to me! Take care, and keep shining bright!    xo,   Alli

Sign up for FREE COACHING with Alli – https://alliworthington.com/freecoaching    I felt a little nudge to talk about Chapter 9 of Fierce Faith. Back in 2017, I titled that chapter “What If Things Fall Apart?”, and honestly, I don’t think anything could be more relevant right now.   It feels like so many of us are wandering through our own wilderness—feeling lost, lonely, and afraid. Afraid of what’s ahead. Afraid of what could be. Afraid of what our anxiety says about us. Afraid of what happens if things really do fall apart.   That’s why I’m sharing this chapter with you today. My prayer is that it brings peace about the future and reminds you to find your own stones of remembrance—those markers of God’s faithfulness that anchor us when fear tries to take over.   At the end of the episode, I’ll not only share practical tools and encouragement to help you fight fear, but I encourage you to take one specific step: pick a stone of remembrance today, write it down, and let it remind you of God’s faithfulness as you step into 2026 with greater confidence.   Timestamps: (03:38) - Fear of the Unknown: How It Keeps Us Stuck in Our Own Wilderness (13:00) - Focusing on God’s Faithfulness: The Shift That Frees Us From Fear (17:17) - We Will Always Face New Giants (and How to Meet Them with Courage) (23:35) - How to Stop Catastrophizing Before It Derails Your Peace (26:11) -A Battle Plan to Fight Your Fear of the Future with Strength and Clarity WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Catalyst Mastermind The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days. Sign up for FREE COACHING with Alli – https://alliworthington.com/freecoaching 

Sign up for FREE COACHING with Alli – https://alliworthington.com/freecoaching    Merry Christmas! We’re continuing our Best-Of Series. Today, we’re digging into life hacks that truly make a difference—not fluffy tips, but strategic shifts that change how you think, connect, and live with purpose and clarity.   Feeling stretched thin? This episode helps you tune out distractions, refocus, and build meaningful habits. Kendra Adachi shares how to prioritize what matters and why small steps create a life you love.   Then we’ll dive into practical, research-backed wisdom from Eric Barker on how to cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships instead of staying stuck in surface-level connections. And Mark Batterson closes us out with the power of a daily gratitude habit—why it rewires your mind for more peace, joy, and resilience than you ever imagined.   This episode is packed with practical wisdom you can use right away. I can’t wait for you to hear it.   Timestamps: (01:15) -  Choosing What Matters and Being a Genius About That (04:15) - Starting Small (08:25) - Practical Steps to Invest in More Meaningful Relationships (11:11) -  Using a Gratitude Journal or Having a Daily Gratitude Habit WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Catalyst Mastermind The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days. Sign up for FREE COACHING with Alli – https://alliworthington.com/freecoaching    I hope you loved this episode! 🎉 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’re always in the loop. And hey, while you're at it, why not pop over to our YouTube channel and check us out? If you're feeling the love, leave a review and sprinkle some stars—your support truly means the world to me! Take care, and keep shining bright!    xo,   Alli

Sign up for FREE COACHING with Alli – https://alliworthington.com/freecoaching    Today, I want to share Chapter 4 of Fierce Faith: "What If They Don’t Like Me?" I open up about my own rejection stories and the everyday ways fear of rejection shapes our choices. It’s a fear we rarely talk about, but it shadows much of what we do.   Think about it—whether we post that picture we’re proud of, share a new dream with our spouse, or open up to a new friend, fear is right there, whispering doubts. And most of us don’t even realize how much power we’ve handed it.   My prayer is that this chapter helps you recognize and release the fear of rejection, so you can step into 2026 with hope, holy confidence, and courage, embracing your authentic self.   Timestamps: (06:13) - How Rejection Steals Our Joy (and Why We Don’t Notice It Happening) (10:35) - Everyday Rejections: The Subtle Moments That Shape Our Confidence (16:29) - The Ultimate Rejection (21:06) - A Battle Plan to Fight the Fear of Rejection with Strength and Clarity (25:20) -How to Recover When We Feel Rejected and Come Back Stronger WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Catalyst Mastermind The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days.   I hope you loved this episode! 🎉 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’re always in the loop. And hey, while you're at it, why not pop over to our YouTube channel and check us out? If you're feeling the love, leave a review and sprinkle some stars—your support truly means the world to me! Take care, and keep shining bright!    xo,   Alli

Sign up for FREE COACHING with Alli – https://alliworthington.com/freecoaching    We’re still in our Best-Of Series, diving into wisdom from trusted voices on hearing God and making wise decisions. Let’s be real—most of us aren’t short on options; we’re overwhelmed by them. This episode offers practical tools to help you discern God’s voice, find clarity among choices, and make confident decisions for your life.   You’ll hear from Emily P. Freeman on practical questions that bring clarity to big decisions, plus learn actionable steps from her Point-and-Call system to prevent decision fog. You’ll gain insight into how to find true peace instead of falling into avoidance that keeps you stuck.   You’ll also hear from Havilah Cunnington on discerning God’s voice in daily life—not theory, but real, everyday moments.   This episode will reset your mind and take the next step.   Timestamps: (01:18) -  Questions to Ask When Making Big Decisions (05:22) - Using the Point-and-Call System for Clarity When Making Decisions (08:08) - True Peace vs. Discomfort Avoidance (10:35) -  Discerning God’s Voice   WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE Links to great things we discussed:    Catalyst Mastermind The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days. Sign up for FREE COACHING with Alli – https://alliworthington.com/freecoaching   I hope you loved this episode! 🎉Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss a thing. And guess what? We're on YouTube! If you're loving the content, show us some love by leaving a review and giving us some stars—it means the world to me! Take care, and stay fabulous!    xo, Alli

Sign up for FREE COACHING with Alli – https://alliworthington.com/freecoaching    The holiday season is almost here, friends. Before we get swept up in parties, plans, and pressure, I want you to pause and imagine something different. What if this year came with less stress and more joy? What if you finally ditched the Christmas chaos instead of letting it run your life?   Today, I'm sharing Chapter 6 of Breaking Busy, where we'll walk through practical, step—by—step ways to make this season more peaceful and purposeful. This isn’t just theory; it’s a real-life companion to help you discover joy over stress.   We’ll talk about traditions, expectations, and how to find a holiday rhythm that fits your family. Together, we’ll break the cycle of busyness and help you create a calmer, more meaningful season.   Timestamps: (01:08) - The Importance of Traditions and Why They Anchor Our Families (14:27) - Why Traditions Need to Be Flexible (22:38) - What Mary and Martha Teach Us About Expectations and Grace (25:25) - Tweaking Traditions: Small Shifts That Make the Holidays Feel Lighter WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Catalyst Mastermind The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days. I hope you loved this episode! 🎉Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss a thing. And guess what? We're on YouTube! If you're loving the content, show us some love by leaving a review and giving us some stars—it means the world to me! Take care, and stay fabulous!    xo, Alli