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Stephanie converses with the ever-engaging Bob Goff today. Known for his ability to intertwine whimsy with profound spiritual truths, Bob challenges us to take active, heartfelt actions instead of merely understanding faith on an intellectual level. Bob's message is simple: live an actionable, authentic faith filled with whimsy and boundless love. His new book "Catching Whimsy" encapsulates this dynamic approach, prompting us to explore faith with fresh eyes and a vibrant spirit. Quiet, modest acts of service hold immense power, says Bob. In a world often driven by recognition, he reminds us that God appreciates small beginnings and gradual growth. This applies to everything - our faith, relationships, and professional commitments. His emphasis on gentleness and patience serves as a reminder that impactful change often starts with unassuming, everyday actions. "Catching Whimsy," the title of Goff's new book, suggests that whimsy surpasses mere superficial happiness. It is a strategic, intentional approach towards life and faith that echoes childlike simplicity and wonder. Bob illustrates whimsy using metaphors like catching bubbles, tying it back to a pure form of faith that urges us to perceive the world uniquely. Bob Goff advocates for the practice of transitioning from "Bible study" to "Bible doing," urging us to embody our faith through deliberate actions. Central to his message are calls for service to others, such as feeding the hungry and welcoming strangers. Sharing experiences from teaching at San Quentin penitentiary, Bob also reflects on the deep humility demonstrated by the inmates—a quality that influences his own faith journey. His stories underscore the value of surrounding oneself with individuals who truly embody empathy and authentic faith. This principle extends to difficult situations where empathetic communication is key. Bob emphasizes the importance of steering clear from clichéd responses, replacing them with deeper, meaningful connections. Bob reframes suffering by mentioning the teachings of Paul and James, highlighting that through adversity, endurance and character are built, eventually leading to hope. This perspective encourages a focus on personal growth rather than dwelling in arguments or seeking validation. Authenticity is paramount in our relationship with God. He encourages believers to present their true selves, inclusive of doubts and questions. This authenticity is also about running our own race and allowing others to do the same, all while fostering genuine conversations with God - simple, everyday conversations flavored with the "salt" of prayer. For those inspired by his words, the challenge is set—embrace whimsy, embark on a journey of authentic living, and become the "convincing proof" of a lively, active faith. MORE ABOUT BOB GOFF BOB GOFF is the New York Times bestselling author of Love Does; Everybody, Always; Dream Big; Undistracted; Live in Grace, Walk in Love; and Love Does for Kids. He's a lover of balloons, cake pops, and helping people pursue their big dreams. Bob's greatest ambitions in life are to love others, do stuff, and most importantly, to hold hands with his wife, Sweet Maria, and spend time with their amazing family. For more, check out BobGoff.com and LoveDoes.org. MORE ABOUT “CATCHING WHIMSY” DISCOVER JOY AND INSPIRATION FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOB GOFF EMBRACE THE ADVENTURE OF LIFE AND FAITH IN CATCHING WHIMSY—A 365-DAY JOURNEY TO CURIOSITY AND DELIGHT Dive into the enchanting world of Catching Whimsy: 365 Days of Possibility, where beloved bestselling author Bob Goff invites readers on a 365-day adventure that reawakens curiosity and joy in everyday life. With his signature charm and captivating anecdotes, Goff artfully combines faith with whimsy, offering daily reflections that inspire and uplift readers. Each entry is designed to be a gentle tap on the shoulder, inviting you not only to recognize God's immense love for you but also to embrace the thrilling possibilities life has to offer. In Catching Whimsy, Goff leads you away from the mundane cycles of planning and uncertainty into a space brimming with delight and spontaneity. Whether you're grappling with life's uncertainties or simply seeking a spark of joy, this devotional serves as a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to a more engaged and meaningful existence. Goff's delightful storytelling is interwoven with profound insights, making spiritual growth accessible and relatable, a true gift for anyone seeking a deeper connection with God. This is more than just a devotional; it's a joyful celebration of life, spirituality, and the endless journeys of the heart. Each day presents a new opportunity to revel in the adventure of faith and to foster an expectant heart, ready to embrace the beautiful complexities of life. Let the world know about Catching Whimsy; it's a not-to-be-missed read for anyone craving connection, inspiration, and a little sprinkle of whimsy in their lives! We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ God's glory, our delight  https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/   We have a high-quality, deeply inspiring, truly original Advent devotional for you! Stephanie created this original video series for YOUR ADVENT season! It will draw you closer to Christ, and deeper into the presence of God.  It is comprised of 12 videos leading up to Christmas, and a gorgeous devotional PDF to accompany it. You will not want to miss out! Go to gospelspice.com/advent to download your FREE one-day sample, and/or purchase the Gospel Spice Advent devotional at an amazing price. Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

Kimberly Stuart and I were delighted to have Sweet Maria join us for an episode of the Writing Room podcast. We talk about our motivations for writing, the importance of capturing personal stories, and the impact of writing on future generations. They also provide tips on capturing ideas, organizing thoughts, and finding the right voice for your writing. Connect with Maria: @sweetmariagoff Connect with Bob: @bobgoff Connect with Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes --- Learn more about Writing Coaching with Bob and Kim. Come join Bob and Kim at the Oaks for a Writer's Workshop Sept 16-18. Wherever you are in the writing process they are ready to help you figure out your next steps!

What an absolute unicorn-sighting-level treat to have Maria Goff on For Real! MARIA GOFF, YOU GUYS!! Maria has been a steadfast friend and mentor to me. She is the person I go to for real-world advice on family, parenting, and how to make life more beautiful. She is honest and warm and true to the bones. I can't wait for you to get to listen in on our conversation. Maria Goff has made a career out of loving her family, serving her neighbors, and turning houses and retreat centers into restful places. She is married to Bob Goff, whom she calls the most helpful and interesting man in the world. They've journeyed to Uganda, Nepal, and Northern Iraq to start schools for marginalized kids. They have three adult kids, who are starting families of their own. She lives in San Diego where she and Bob continue to dream about fun and adventures yet to be had with their growing family. Find Maria at LoveLivesHereBook.com and on Instagram @SweetMariaGoff. Visit KimberlyStuart.com/podcast for more from this episode.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a book that confused us both, and a great podcast episode Current Reads: a second in a series, a great premise, a great title, and a book filled with a-holes Deep Dive: the authors whose books we pre-order as soon as we know about them Book Presses: two presses from some of our favorite auto-buy authors As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . Bookish Moments of the Week: 2:10 - Diving In Podcast 2:39 - Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte 4:05 - Currently Reading Patreon 4:27 - The Novel Neighbor bookstore 4:45 - Novel Neighbor's Instagram @novelneighbor 6:39 - Super Host by Kate Russo 8:04 - The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin 8:06 - The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani Current Reads: 9:01 - The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave (Meredith) 9:11 - Fabled Bookshop 9:29 - Book of the Month 13:57 - No Bad Deed by Heather Chavez 14:36 - The Escape Room by Megan Goldin (Kaytee) 14:53 - The Night Swim by Megan Goldin 15:33 - The Whisper Network by Chandler Baker 15:38 - The Boys Club by Erica Katz 16:08 - And Then There were None by Agatha Christie 16:11 - In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware 17:38 - All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenburg (Meredith) 19:50 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 21:44 - Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty  23:16 - The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney 23:46 - Love Lives Here by Amanda Jette Knox (Kaytee) 24:06 - Love Lives Here by Maria Goff 26:31 - Hollowpox by Jessica Townsend (Meredith) 27:48 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 27:51 - The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis 31:27 - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby (Kaytee) 33:51 - Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson 33:56 - The Book Review Podcast 34:14 - Bluebird Bluebird by Attica Locke 34:23 - Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby Deep Dive - Auto-Buy Authors and Books 37:40 - Still Life by Louise Penny 38:02 - The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny (Pre-order link) 38:12 - Winterhouse by Ben Guterson 38:19 - A Curse so Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 38:27 - The Secret Book and Scone Society by Ellery Adams 38:33 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 38:49 - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins 39:12 - Cazadora by Romina Garber (Preorder link) 39:14 - Lobizona by Romina Garber 39:34 - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 39:36 - On The Come Up by Angie Thomas 39:39 - Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas 40:19 - Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty 40:30 - Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty 40:48 - The One by John Marrs 40:49 - The Passengers by John Marrs 40:51 - The Minders by John Marrs 41:10 - Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead 41:15 - Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead (Preorder link) 41:47 - The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles 42:19 - The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James 42:21 - The Broken Girls by Simone St. James 42:23 - The Haunting of Maddie Clare by Simone St. James 42:35 - Descent by Tim Johnston 42:36 - The Current by Tim Johnston 43:26 - A Carnival of Snackery by David Sedaris (preorder link) 43:57 - Four Hundred Souls edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain 45:48 - The Guest List by Lucy Foley 46:17 - The Lost Man by Jane Harper 46:33 - The Dry by Jane Harper 46:50 - Force of Nature by Jane Harper 47:14 - Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley 47:15 - The Editor by Steven Rowley 47:16 - The Guncle by Steven Rowley 47:57 - The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins 48:05 - I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes 48:17 - Wanderers by Chuck Wendig 48:19 - The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig 48:41 - The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 49:35 - The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth (Meredith) 51:36 - Gone Girl by Gillian Finn 52:24 - The Home-Maker by Dorothy Canfield  53:25 - Dear Martin by Nic Stone (Kaytee) 53:26 - Dear Justyce by Nic Stone 54:38 - Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

Inspiration abounds!  In this episode, Amy and Teresa talk about a group in Oregon building shelters for the homeless; Bob and Maria Goff's incredible passions, love, and whimsy; and stories of how food can make such a huge impact for those in need.Follow us on our social media: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tangentialinspiration/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/Tangential-Inspiration-110449931124565/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1

Do you live out your legacy of hospitality? Did you know we all have a hospitality legacy? What does yours look like? Here's the reason why we want it to look welcoming: God welcomed us to His table. We get the distinct privilege to pass along His invitation. You don't need to invite like my friend, Ceslie, invites. Or how Maria Goff invites. Or my sister, Lynnel invites. Or how I invite.  As a follower of Jesus, you just need to invite. I like a good recipe. This should help:  Recipe for Practicing Hospitality God will provide all you need to follow Him. Hospitality is different than entertaining. Listen today and let me know who you will invite this week, all for Heaven's sake!   And here's an ample reward: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies from my friend, Patsy. _________ Still in quarantine? Here are Seven Prayers for Quarantine. Would love to hear what you've been praying.   _______ Booking speaking gigs now as things are beginning to open up for later this year and 2022. Let me know how I can serve your women's ministry. Questions? Email me: sue@welcomeheart.com Read about Sue’s topics and testimonials at womenspeakers.com   How to invest in what matters beyond ourselves. We have one life - let’s make the most of it for God, others, and eternity. Subscribe: Choose one of these popular free listening services, and subscribe there:      OR Subscribe to Welcome Heart's weekly email newsletter, blog updates, and podcast notes, here!  

Here's some good news: 2020 is coming to a close! Here's even better news: we're launching a new subscription-based offering with exclusive content from the one and only Bob Goff. In vintage Bob fashion, you can join him on his adventure of living a life of whimsy, love, and action. Each week you'll receive a video message from Bob, plus guided reflection exercises and activities for personal growth and structured conversations with friends. Now more than ever we need to look to voices we can trust. If Bob's message has inspired you in the past, you're not going to want to miss out on Bob Weekly. So sign up today and let Bob guide you as you go through this unpredictable thing called your life. Learn More bobgoff.com/weekly On the episode: Producer : Tatave Abeshyan Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

A lot of this has to do with loving people, even people who are difficult. Somehow, Bob and Sweet Maria Goff make it easier to do that.Plus, how Maria likes to use the table in her house to love people.You can win Bob's book "Everybody Always" if you listen, we'll tell you how.

A lot of this has to do with loving people, even people who are difficult. Somehow, Bob and Sweet Maria Goff make it easier to do that.Plus, how Maria likes to use the table in her house to love people.You can win Bob's book "Everybody Always" if you listen, we'll tell you how.

Publish Date 2-24-20It sounds counter intuitive when you sat it but letting your kids take risks and fail is actually a really good parenting move on your part! This week's topic was inspired by Episode 71 "We Have To Try" and Josh's comment that he wanted to give their daughter Riley permission to take risks even if those risks mean she has to experience falling down, a lot. His reasoning was he knew how much she would benefit from the growth that is happening for her in those high risk moments. It's Risky Business in parenting but without risk there is no growth... the reward is in the risk. Brittany shares her experience working with College students and recognizing the difference between those whose parents gave them a chance to take risks and fail and ones with parents whose mission was to clear away every obstacle. Check out Love Lives Here by Maria Goff

From tantrums to food and bedtime battles, Courtney Reissig and Maria Goff join moms in the "trenches" of raising toddlers. Paul David Tripp helps us see the bigger spiritual principles at stake in training small children. Show Notes and Resources More FamilyLife interviews with Courtney Reissig.  https://www.familylife.com/podcast/guest/courtney-reissig/ Paul David Tripp talks honestly about parenting children with the love, wisdom, and mercy only God can provide.  https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/parenting/ Esther Anderson of "Story of this Life". http://www.storyofthislife.com/ Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network.  https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/ Learn more about becoming a Legacy Partner, a monthly supporter of FamilyLife. https://www.familylife.com/legacy

This week we are wrapping up our discussion about the book Love Lives Here – Discovering What You Need in a World Telling What You Want, by Maria Goff. Sign up to receive discussion guides and access to our closed Facebook group in your email.

Join us as we dive into Love Lives Here – Discovering What You Need in a World Telling What You Want, by Maria Goff. Sign up to receive discussion guides and access to our closed Facebook group in your email. If you're joining a bit late or missed any of the guides or podcasts we've previously released for this book, access them here.

Join us as we dive into Love Lives Here – Discovering What You Need in a World Telling What You Want, by Maria Goff. Sign up to receive discussion guides and access to our closed Facebook group in your email. If you're joining a bit late or missed any of the guides or podcasts we've previously released for this book, access them here. https://life1025.com/2019/04/love-lives-here/

Join us as we dive into Love Lives Here – Discovering What You Need in a World Telling What You Want, by Maria Goff. Sign up to receive discussion guides and access to our closed Facebook group in your email. If you're joining a bit late or missed any of the guides or podcasts we've previously released for this book, access them here. https://life1025.com/2019/04/love-lives-here/

Join us as we dive into Love Lives Here – Discovering What You Need in a World Telling What You Want, by Maria Goff. Sign up to receive discussion guides and access to our closed Facebook group in your email. If you're joining a bit late or missed any of the guides or podcasts we've previously released for this book, access them here. https://life1025.com/2019/04/love-lives-here/

Join us as we dive into Love Lives Here – Discovering What You Need in a World Telling What You Want, by Maria Goff. Sign up to receive discussion guides and access to our closed Facebook group in your email. If you're joining a bit late or missed any of the guides or podcasts we've previously released for this book, access them here. https://life1025.com/2019/04/love-lives-here/

Publish Date 4-22-19Are you saying things to your kids over and over again till they know what you're going to say before you even say it? Hopefully, what they're hearing from you over and over again are words of love and encouragement rather than constantly being corrected or reprimanded. Why is it so easy for us to be quick to criticize or correct our kids? It seems like we need to be more intentional about speaking words of affirmation and encouragement. For some reason, this does not come as natural to us. Wouldn't it be great if we told our kids we loved them so many times and in so many ways that they actually become second nature to us and our kids would just expect it? "Love Lives Here" - Maria Goff

Join us as we dive into Love Lives Here – Discovering What You Need in a World Telling What You Want, by Maria Goff. Sign up to receive discussion guides and access to our closed Facebook group in your email. If you're joining a bit late or missed any of the guides or podcasts we've previously released for this book, access them here.

Maria and Bob Goff, do you know the names? Sometimes you get the chance to sit down and chat with people like Bob Goff and Sweet Maria Goff, people who have helped shapes the lives of millions of people around the world. For those wondering, yeah, you're right, Bob is that balloon guy" who wrote Love Does. And when I say that you sometimes get the opportunity, I mean sometimes in the same sense as winning the lottery (and not just because that's how I felt that day). I recently had the very rare chance to hop on the phone with both Maria Goff and Bob Goff during launch week of Love Lives Here and here's what I learned from our chat: https://www.bravedaily.com/2017/03/11/maria-and-bob-goff-book-interview/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brave-daily/support

Today we are revisiting Ian's interview with celebrated Author, Speaker Bob Goff and his wife Maria. Bob is an Enneagram 7 and Maria is a 9.  And even though this episode provides a lot of insight into the worldview of a 7 and 9, the show today is really more about marriage and how two very distinct personality types can create a climate in which difference isn't merely tolerated, but rather is celebrated.  Now, even if you're not married, you'll still love this episode because it paints a marvelous picture of how two very different Enneagram types, regardless of the kind of relationship they have forged, can come together to form a bond in which the two become more than the sum of their individual parts.  It's a great model.  Be sure and check out Bob’s newest book, Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People, and Maria’s book, Love Lives Here. Also, check out Dream Big Framework to learn about Bob’s upcoming workshop.

Listen to this if you want some ideas for how to live a life full of meaning, if you want to raise kids who look back on their childhood with wonder, or if you need some inspiration to make a change. In this episode, Bob and Maria Goff share stories about their family and marriage, along with ideas for living a life of whimsy. This is absolutely a conversation that will make you want to be a better human who has more fun, and invites the people around you to as well. Show notes and links: Music by Phillip E. Morris- Blue Skies and Sunshine (soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com) Maria’s book- Love Lives Here- Finding What You Need in a World Telling You What You Want Bob’s book- Love Does- Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in and Ordinary World  The Shared Experience of Absurdity- Ted Talk Geodes for Teachers (best price I've found) The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery  Onsite Workshops- counseling in Nashville MOPS

This week’s episode features Maria and Bob Goff (he’s the author of Love Does) talking to Dr. Meg about Maria’s new book Love Lives Here and the process that went into writing it. They talk about their strengths as parents and how to use those together to parent successfully. Along with this great conversation with Maria and Bob Goff, Dr. Meg will give you three points to ponder that you don’t want to miss and she answers a question from a dad about how kids can learn to better interact with children with special needs. Do you have a question for Dr. Meg? If so, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and she could answer your question in an upcoming episode! 0:00 – AD – BETTER HELP Better Help lets you connect with an experienced professional therapist in a safe and private environment. Text your therapist anytime, plus schedule phone, video, or chat sessions when it’s convenient for you! To learn more, visit betterhelp.com/MEG and use the invite code “MEG” to get your first 7 days free! There’s no shame in getting help because you are worth it! 1:12 – WELCOME In this episode, Dr. Meg revisits the topic “Courageous Parenting”. She teases her conversation with Maria and Bob Goff about Maria’s new book Love Lives Here, her three points to ponder, and a social question from a dad about how kids can learn to better interact with children with special needs. 3:06 – POINTS TO PONDER Dr. Meg gives you three points to ponder as you learn more about parenting courageously! 8:43 – PARENTING RESOURCES Bullying has been a problem for generations, but increasingly so in the digital age. With the news telling us more tragic stories of bullying all the time, it looks more like an epidemic. What used to be limited to the schoolyard and cafeteria has now spread to technology and social media and can occur at any point and any time. What can you do to prevent your child from being bullied or becoming a bully? To help you navigate this crucial subject, Dr. Meg has written an e-book called “Bullying: What Every Parent Can Do About It”. At school, cyber bullying, what you can do when your child is being bullied, and what you can do if your child is the bully. Get your copy of the e-book for $2.99 at MegMeeker.com/Bullying. When you use the coupon code “Bullying Podcast” you will receive $1 off your purchase. 10:43 – A CONVERSATION WITH MARIA AND BOB GOFF (PART 1) Dr. Meg welcomes Maria and Bob Goff to talk about Maria’s new book Love Lives Here and how they parented their kids courageously. Dr. Meg also talks with Maria and Bob about how the dynamics of their marriage and personalities has shaped how they parent their children and how that translates into combining each other’s strengths to parent successfully. 23:32 – AD – SUNBASKET Whether it’s making holiday cookies or a few glasses of bubbly to start the New Year, some of your favorite traditions make it hard to feel your best. Even with hectic schedules, family meals are possible with Sun Basket’s weekly meal deliveries! You pick from 12 weekly recipes, and they deliver the pre-measured ingredients for healthy meals right to your door! Visit SunBasket.com/MEG today and get $35 off your first order! 24:54 – AD – STORYWORTH Everyone has a family member who tells the best stories. StoryWorth makes it easy and fun for your loved ones to preserve these stories for the next generations! After you sign up, each week StoryWorth sends your loved one an email and asks them a question about their life. They can reply via phone or email. After a year, their stories are bound in a beautiful keepsake book. For $20 off, visit StoryWorth.com/meg when you subscribe! 26:14 – A CONVERSATION WITH MARIA AND BOB GOFF (PART 2) Dr. Meg welcomes Maria and Bob Goff to talk about Maria’s new book Love Lives Here and how they parented their kids courageously. Dr. Meg also talks with Maria and Bob about how the dynamics of their marriage and personalities has shaped how they parent their children and how that translates into combining each other’s strengths to parent successfully. 48:13 – LET’S GET SOCIAL Email Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.com or tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD. In this segment, Dr. Meg answers a question from Steven about how to teach his daughter to show grace to her special needs sister as she struggles to keep up with her. 53:16 – PARENT PEP RALLY 54:06 – FROM THE PRODUCER Thanks for listening to Episode 44, Courageous Parenting! Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @MegMeekerMD Have a parenting question? Write Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.com and your question could be featured in a future episode! Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools are available at www.megmeekermd.com and click on “Parenting Resources”. Enjoying the Parenting Great Kids podcast? Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!

In this moving new episode of Fun Therapy, Mike Foster talks with activist and author of Love Lives Here, Maria Goff. Maria opens up about the massive fire that destroyed her and her husband, Bob’s, shared home. She also discusses healing from childhood sexual abuse and more.

Bob Goff is a 7. His wife, Maria, is a 9. This is an episode about how two very different types can love and compliment each other. We learned a lot about 7's on last week's episode with Rob Bell, and while we'll dig more into the 7 as we talk to Bob, we're going to get a great understanding of the 9 as Maria joins today's conversation.    Be sure and check out Bob's book, Love Does, and Maria's new book, Love Lives Here.   Also, check out Dream Big Framework to learn about Bob's upcoming workshop.   To download a PDF of a chapter from Ian's book called Finding Your Type, visit TypologyPodcast.com. You can follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. And if you like the show, we'd love for you to go over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. It helps us know what you think, and it helps others find out about the show.

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by energetic couple, Bob and Maria Goff. You probably know Bob from is book Love Wins, and Maria from her book Love Lives Here. During this lively conversation, they discuss the importance of caring for people, being available to others, and how to keep your faith simple. BEST QUOTES “Keep your faith simple and keep your relationships simple.” “I’ve always looked to the people who are out in front of me as well as looking over my shoulder at who is coming up behind me.” “The people in front of me give me hope for what is to come and the ones behind me keep me motivated to keep going.” “We need to keep our eyes on our own paper. We need to figure out who we are, and how God has made us and wired us.” “What happens in leadership is that you become less and less available, and you become less and less imitators of what Jesus did.” “I tend to be in proximity to people rather than being present.” “Be all there, wherever you are.” “I haven’t had a quiet time in 20 years. Mine are super loud.” “If you want to find out what’s actually true, listen to Jesus.” “She is not trying to be like me. I’m not trying to be like her. We are trying to be like Jesus.” “How is your life working for the people around you?” “If someone give you advice that rhymes, run.” “Surround yourself with people who make you feel hungry in your faith, strong in your resolve, and more available to your family.” RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Love Lives Here by Maria Goff Love Does by Bob Goff Restore International

Maria Goff is my guest for The Happy Hour #145. Maria has made a career out of loving her family and neighbors, raising her children, and turning houses into homes. She is married to national bestselling author of “Love Does” Bob Goff. Together, they operate Love Does, an organization dedicated to helping kids in conflict areas around the world including Uganda, Nepal, India, Iraq, and Somalia. The Goffs have three adult kids who are starting families of their own. They live in San Diego, where they continue to dream about and plan new adventures yet to be had with their growing family. Maria’s first book, Love Lives Here, was published in earlier this year. In our conversation, we chat about raising children and how fast the little years fly. Maria shares about her book and how she works to make her home comfortable, inviting and a place of peace. She talks about how she views her role in supporting her husband, Bob, in his very successful career. And finally, Maria shares about the fire that consumed their property in Canada and how they are moving forward. I know many of you are probably familiar with Bob Goff, but I just know you're going to fall in love with Maria. She was such a joy to chat with and I was so encouraged by her and her wisdom in being a helper to her husband, parenting and taking on new challenges. {You can listen to the showHERE. And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends. Just use the FB & Twitter links at the end of this post!} Links from the Show Maria's Book: Love Lives Here The Puppy Primer by Patricia McConnell + The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron + Spark Joy by Marie Kondó What Maria is loving: Petsmart's Puppy Toys, living her pins from Pinterest and gardening Happy Hour Summer Book Club Music from Jason Poe Connect with Maria Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Sponsors:  Kammok Located in sunny Austin TX, Kammok is an outdoor company focused on high performance gear for hammock camping. Texas tough and featherlight, Kammok gear is designed for backpackers, campers, and travelers who want comfort without the weight. From hammocks to sleeping bags, tents to trail quilts, Kammok gear is built to outlast your wildest endeavors and covered by a lifetime guarantee. As a 1% for the Planet company, Kammok gives one percent of annual revenue to Explore Austin, a nonprofit providing outdoor education, leadership training, and mentorship to youth. Use the code HAPPYHOUR25 for 25% off all orders through the end of June. Sock Club Sock Club is delivering the perfect gift experience. Quality American-made socks are sent straight to your loved-one’s door, featuring different designs and a personal note every month, making it the gift that keeps giving all year long. These socks are premium quality, American-made socks, and use cotton sourced from the Southeastern United States. They’re designed in Austin, Texas and knit in North Carolina. (You can tell the difference when you put ‘em on). Go to sockclub.com and get 15% off subscriptions using discount code “HAPPY” at checkout.

Our guests this week are none other than Bob and sweet Maria Goff. One word defines these two: LOVE. Get a pen and paper. Prepare to laugh. And especially ready yourself to learn super fun and creative ways to instill love in your own home. If there's anyone we want to be like one day (apart from Jesus, of course) it's these two. Oh yeah, and find out why Christi is buying a "Help Wanted Sign," a tiny stuffed koala bear, and a pole. Our own parenting journey is about to get more fun! Show Notes:  For more information on Sweet Maria's book, click here.  To purchase Love Lives Here, click here.

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Few people you’ll ever meet are quite as vibrant or have had such a varied life as Bob and Maria Goff. In this personal interview, Carey talks to Bob and Maria about making their marriage work when...Read the whole entry... »

Anna LeBaron escaped from a polygamist cult when she was 13. Her new book, The Polygamist's Daughter details what it was like to grow up in such an abusive and traumatic environment. Anna was child 40-something of 50 to polygamist cult leader Ervil LeBaron. She grew up in an incredibly unstable environment and felt safe almost nowhere. She was abused physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally and was being groomed to continue in the polygamist practice from a very young age. After she escaped, she saw grace in her sister and brother-in-law who protected her and provided a safe place for her to begin to heal. She attended a small Christian school that helped her ease into life outside of the cult. She is thankful for her five children, the siblings who have continued to support her, and all of the things that lined up for her book to become a reality. Pursuing healing, wholeness, and freedom has required a tremendous amount of courage. As Anna says, "healing is a process. Healing is a miracle." Healing from abuse and trauma is a life-long journey and Anna encourages victims of all kinds of abuse and trauma to ask for help and to seek counseling. Order your copy of Anna's new book The Polygamist's Daughter wherever you get your books! Anna's Answers To The Fun Questions: • What are you loving right now? Coffee and leading the launch team for Maria Goff's new book Love Lives Here • What’s your favorite food/meal/snack? Fruit, nuts, cheese, and coffee (with cream) • What are you doing to take care of yourself? Making time for a long bath and reading • What are you doing to be brave? Being interviewed for a talk show in Ireland and the BBC Connect with Anna: BLOG: AnnaLeBaron.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/AnnaKLeBaron TWITTER: twitter.com/AnnaKLeBaron INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/AnnaKLeBaron Connect with Becky: BLOG: BeckyLMcCoy.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/BeckyLMcCoy TWITTER: twitter.com/BeckyLMcCoy INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/BeckyLMcCoy PINTEREST: pinterest.com/BeckyLMcCoy NEWSLETTER: BeckyLMcCoy.com/email  Share your Sucker Punched story at BeckyLMcCoy.com/Submissions Please subscribe to and rate this podcast to help others find Sucker Punched. NOTE: Sucker Punched is the podcast formerly known as Stories of Unfolding Grace

Beginning today with a huge shout out for local singer/songwriter and author, Deanna Wood, who wrote and sings the song "No More Secrets" for the community site, Ourcityonahill.net. Below are links to the full song, as well as Deanna's testimony as shared with Our City. Deanna is also the author of "Unintended Target", a Christian mystery and suspense novel. Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0163BAWK2/ref=cm_sw_su_dp https://twitter.com/dlwoodonline "No More Secrets" by Deanna Wood https://www.facebook.com/OurCityOnaHill/videos/567070513430438/ "I Will Rejoice" by Deanna Wood http://www.ourcityonahill.net/i-will-rejoice-by-deanna-wood/ Kaitlin and Katie have another great morning chatting over coffee and inviting you into their conversation. "Stop and smell the wildflowers" is a topic that came from a recent excursion Kaitlin and her fiancé had. It is a celebration of the spontaneous moments in life and the importance of not missing the sacred sidelines "on the way". FINDING MEANING IN THE MARGINS! http://www.mentonewildflower.com "Enjoy a great meal in our hippie-chic dining areas while being entertained by talented ​local musicians! The Wildflower Café's dedicated staff treats you like family and is committed to providing you with an enjoyable dining experience." Life is a journey, a long windy road, you might even think you are lost when you start out, it will be exhausting at times SO make sure you take the time to pull over! Life is so much more than just "trying to get there." Check out Naomi's blog as she shares her stories of faith, courage and adventure along the Appalachian Trail and wherever God chooses to take her! http://naomimoseley.com Kaitlin and Katie share some "good reads" as well: "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed http://www.cherylstrayed.com/wild_108676.htm One woman's story of finding healing in the "hike." Katie shares her new reading plan: Keeping a non-fiction, fiction and craft(as in books on writing or creativity) book going at all times. Her "good reads" for now are: "Beautiful Outlaw" by John Eldredge (non-fiction) https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Outlaw-Experiencing-Extravagant-Personality/dp/1455525707 "How to Write Short" by Roy Peter Clark (craft) https://www.amazon.com/How-Write-Short-Craft-Times/dp/0316204358 "Stories of Art and Artists" -Everyman's Pocket Classic (fiction) https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Artists-Everymans-Pocket-Classics/dp/0375712496 Additional books mentioned and ones you "gotta get that": https://annvoskamp.com/thebrokenway/ http://lovelivesherebook.com (Maria Goff) http://rebekahlyons.com/updates/youarefree Katie also shares a podcast, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, that she listens to regularly and an interview you will not want to miss with Julie Manning: http://jamieivey.com/happy-hour-128-julie-manning Katie adds a couple of words to her vocabulary tool box and generously shares them. Her "interesting word search" stemmed From "How to Write Short": Clark shares the writing short secret of the "effect of a single elegant word- a grace note- in an otherwise straightforward composition." Definition of xenophobe one unduly fearful of what is foreign and especially of people of foreign origin (used in a sentence: America began as a melting pot of immigrants but appears to be turning into a crock pot of xenophobes.) Definition of marginalia: marginal notes or embellishments (as in a book) "Marginalia" was the perfect bow to wrap up their conversation. Leaving margin means we leave room to take notes, to notice, to stop and smell the wildflowers! As always, the hope behind this podcast is that it will encourage, maybe make you laugh, cry, and relate, and then go out and start a conversation of your own with someone from a different generation. We need each other; we have much to glean from one another and we are most definitely #bettertogether!

James & Betty Robison with Bob & Maria Goff

James & Betty Robison with Bob & Maria Goff

James & Betty Robison w Bob & Maria Goff

James & Betty Robison w Bob & Maria Goff