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
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