<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What does it really look like to live out the love of Jesus in everyday life?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this inspiring and often hilarious conversation, Willow sits down with bestselling author, attorney, and founder of Love Does, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bobgoff.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Bob Goff&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Known for his joyful spirit and unconventional approach to faith, Bob shares stories and wisdom about living a life that moves from the sidelines to the field—where love becomes something we do, not just something we talk about.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bob reflects on the power of availability, why influence matters, and how taking a genuine interest in people can transform relationships. Through stories about answering phone calls from strangers, building friendships across the world, and helping others pursue their dreams, he challenges us to live courageously and intentionally.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He also shares a powerful spiritual practice of looking into both the “eye of forgiveness” and the “eye of responsibility” in Jesus—reminding us that faith invites both grace and growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode will leave you encouraged to live boldly, love deeply, and take your faith off the bleachers and onto the field.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;In This Episode, You’ll Hear About&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Why Bob spends nights at Disneyland giving strangers a shortcut to the front of the line&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Moving from watching life to actively participating in it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The difference between controlling outcomes and influencing people&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Why being available might be one of the most powerful ways to love others&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The importance of taking a genuine interest in people’s stories&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;h2&gt;About Bob Goff&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bob Goff is a New York Times bestselling author, attorney, and founder of the nonprofit &lt;a href="https://lovedoes.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Love Does&lt;/a&gt;. 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The Collide Podcast

Willow Weston

Bob Goff on Living a Life of Courageous Love, Being Available, and Taking Your Faith Off the Sidelines

MAR 18, 202630 MIN
The Collide Podcast

Bob Goff on Living a Life of Courageous Love, Being Available, and Taking Your Faith Off the Sidelines

MAR 18, 202630 MIN

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What does it really look like to live out the love of Jesus in everyday life?In this inspiring and often hilarious conversation, Willow sits down with bestselling author, attorney, and founder of Love Does, Bob Goff. Known for his joyful spirit and unconventional approach to faith, Bob shares stories and wisdom about living a life that moves from the sidelines to the field—where love becomes something we do, not just something we talk about.Bob reflects on the power of availability, why influence matters, and how taking a genuine interest in people can transform relationships. Through stories about answering phone calls from strangers, building friendships across the world, and helping others pursue their dreams, he challenges us to live courageously and intentionally.He also shares a powerful spiritual practice of looking into both the “eye of forgiveness” and the “eye of responsibility” in Jesus—reminding us that faith invites both grace and growth.This episode will leave you encouraged to live boldly, love deeply, and take your faith off the bleachers and onto the field.In This Episode, You’ll Hear AboutWhy Bob spends nights at Disneyland giving strangers a shortcut to the front of the lineMoving from watching life to actively participating in itThe difference between controlling outcomes and influencing peopleWhy being available might be one of the most powerful ways to love othersThe importance of taking a genuine interest in people’s storiesAbout Bob GoffBob Goff is a New York Times bestselling author, attorney, and founder of the nonprofit Love Does. Known for his contagious joy and practical approach to faith, Bob has inspired millions through books like Love Does and his global work advocating for justice, education, and opportunity. His life message is simple but powerful: love isn’t just something we say—it’s something we do.https://wecollide.net/books/collide/https://wecollide.net/conferences/Follow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook🎧 Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music🛍️ Shop for Good at the Collide Store🎁Partner with Collide to impact lives with your financial gift.💑Check out Collide’s website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources.📲Follow Collide on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspo and a fun peek into our ministry.📰Plus, subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Collide!Mentioned in this episode:New Book Release! Collide: Running into Healing When Life Hands You HurtGrab your copy today wherever books are sold.Collide Book