The Jennie Allen Podcast

Accountability in relationships might not sound exciting, but it has been the greatest protection in my life. It’s not just having people to call you out, it’s also having people to cheer you on and run this race with you. I love living accountable to my few, and I’m telling you—you want this! Download the free Find Your People book club kit: jennieallen.com Get Find Your People book here: findyourpeoplebook.com

Vulnerability can be so hard, but it’s worth working for. Here are 3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and 1 challenge for the weekend. Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Take your free in-depth hair quiz and save 15% off your first Prose order at https://prose.com/madeforthis

I’m talking with two of my dearest friends, Ann Voskamp and Jessica Honegger, about deep vulnerability within friendships. We are sharing about dealing with lies and past wounds, confession, and the power of “staying in the room” with our safe people. Find Ann's book "WayMaker" here: https://www.amazon.com/WayMaker-Finding-Youve-Always-Dreamed/dp/0310352193 Get Jessica's book "Imperfect Courage" here: https://www.amazon.com/Imperfect-Courage-Purpose-Leaving-Comfort/dp/0735291292/ Grab the Noonday Find Your People Friendship Bracelet Bundle here: https://shoppe.ifgathering.com/products/find-your-people-friendship-bracelet-bundle Download the free book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Pine Cove is a Christ-centered life-changing investment in your child’s future through a week of outdoor adventure and fun with a purpose! Check out their newest camp at pinecove.com/springs! Use the code: JENNIE250 for $250 off a first-time overnight, youth camp registration.

Vulnerability with your few can feel scary, but it is vital for deep friendships. Hear how we were created to share our weaknesses and why this is the greatest way to live. Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/madeforthis

Find out what type of friend you are and see what power and uniqueness you bring to your friendships. Here are 3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and 1 challenge for the weekend. Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267

Independence is something we value in America. We even founded our country on it. Hear about how different community is in other cultures across the globe with Helen Muddamalle and Layla De La Garza. Download the book club PDF: jennieallen.com Get a copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties (text besties) by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code MADEFORTHIS at kiwico.com

We’re headed into part two of Find Your People and talking about the 5 patterns of living in deeper community. Learn why proximity is important in your relationships and how to find your people right around you. Download the book club PDF: jennieallen.com Get a copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our Texties (text besties) by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/madeforthis16 and use code MADEFORTHIS16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!

The small decisions we make in our relationships can make a huge impact. Here are 3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and 1 challenge for the weekend. Download the book club here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Pine Cove is a Christ-centered life-changing investment in your child’s future through a week of outdoor adventure and fun with a purpose! Check out pinecove.com! Use the code: JENNIE250 for $250 off a first-time overnight, youth camp registration.

Very few people on earth have lived truly alone. Sam Larson, the winner of season 5 of Alone, shares about the effects of living completely isolated. Download the book club here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Take your free in-depth hair quiz and save 15% off your first Prose order at https://prose.com/madeforthis

It’s time to find your people! Some will be acquaintances, some will make up your village who are connected with you daily, and some will be your very best friends. Each plays an important role and you need them in your life. Download the book club PDF: jennieallen.com Get a copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Thank you, Olive&June! Get 20% off your first mani system at oliveandjune.com/madeforthis20

We’re all needy and that’s ok! Here are your 3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and 1 challenge for the weekend. Download the book club here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Thanks, StoryWorth. Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/madeforthis

Our friend Jey is back on the podcast talking about our human need for deep relationships. His story so impacted me the last time we talked that I included it in Find Your People. Hear how life was for Jey growing up in Africa, what he misses about community there, and how we might be getting in wrong in America when it comes to living independent from others. Download the free Find Your People book club kit: jennieallen.com Get Find Your People book here: findyourpeoplebook.com Join us on our mission to sponsor 500 kids through Compassion by texting JENNIE to 83393 or by visiting compassion.com/madeforthis and get a copy of my book, 'Find Your People' in the mail!

How we live in connection with others is important. God created us to first live dependent on Him and second dependent on others. It’s not always easy, but it’s worth it—so let’s go there together. Download the free Find Your People book club kit: jennieallen.com Get Find Your People book here: findyourpeoplebook.com

3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and one challenge for your weekend. PLUS I talk with a surprise guest about why it’s vital for us and our kids to build deep relationships off of social media. Download the book club here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Learn more about Hauta Outdoors at hautaoutdoors.com Take your free in-depth hair quiz and save 15% off your first Prose order at https://prose.com/madeforthis

There is no getting around awkward to deeper friends, no matter who you are. You are not alone, we are all trying to build community! Join us today as we talk about Sadie's story, loneliness, social media, and more. Find "Who Are You Following?" here: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Are-You-Following-Social-Media-ebook/dp/B0982ZGGDY Download the Find Your People book club kit here: jennieallen.com Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code MADEFORTHIS at kiwico.com.

God made you to live deeply connected, not isolated. Let's talk about why you need people! Download the free Find Your People book club kit: jennieallen.com Get Find Your People book here: findyourpeoplebook.com Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/madeforthis

3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and one challenge for your weekend. LET'S GO! Download the book club here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com To get started with Dwell, go to https://dwellapp.io/jennie to get 10% off a yearly subscription, or 33% off Dwell for life. 33% off means you save $50!

Meet two of my dearest friends. We talk about everything from how we get together each week, a big fight that happened recently, and how each friend brings unique strengths to the table. Download the free FYP book club kit: jennieallen.com Get your copy of the book: findyourpeoplebook.com Thanks Native. Get 20% off your first purchase by going to nativedeo.com/MADEFORTHIS or using promo code MADEFORTHIS at checkout.

Loneliness. It's a reality we all face. But it doesn't have to stay that way. Let's go on a journey and open our Bibles together. You won't be the same by the end. Download the book club PDF: jennieallen.com Get a copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh dot com slash madeforthis16 and use code madeforthis16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!

Do you ever wonder if you're the only one who feels so alone? You're not. Let's find your people. 12 weeks, 3 episodes a week. We're going to open our Bibles, hear from some unforgettable guests, and get practical. Join us! Get a copy of Find Your People and download the FREE book club kit: JENNIEALLEN.COM Find your copy of the book: FINDYOURPEOPLEBOOK.COM

Holiness. Seeing God as sacred. These are two moments from IF:Gathering 2021 that truly left me speechless. Let this episode challenge you, encourage you, and give you strength for today. This is just a taste of IF:Gathering 2022. You don't want to miss it! Join us for IF 2022, its not too late: if2022.com

You all have BLOWN US AWAY this week!! I am praying that each of you in your places, building deeper relationships with the people around you could change everything. We have some HUGE things coming in just over a week so make sure you have your copy of the book, subscribe to the show, and text a few people to do this next season with together. GET YOUR COPY OF FIND YOUR PEOPLE: findyourpeoplebook.com

My new book Find Your People is out NOW and I want to share my heart with you guys today. We're so grateful for you and our podcast fam. Get your copy of the book here: FINDYOURPEOPLEBOOK.COM Join our text fam - text PODCAST to 214-225-6267

This is just a taste of what's to come at IF:Gathering 2022 - March 4th & 5th. You guys, I am so excited about what you're going to hear and who you're going to hear from. We're going to worship God and remind each other that God is bigger than the darkness and walls and mountains we're facing. There's an incredible worship team... these teachers are fired up to serve you this weekend... and there are 10 different breakout sessions to choose from too. It's so easy to join us. Even if you can't watch live, you can hop in when you need to and stop and start as you go. Just go to if2022.com to get your digital pass. They start at $29! REGISTER HERE: IF2022.COM

My new book Find Your People releases 2/22/22! In a world that’s both more connected and more isolating than ever before, we’re often tempted to do life alone, whether because we’re so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. But science confirms that consistent, meaningful connection with others has a powerful impact on our well-being. We are meant to live known and loved. Get your copy of FIND YOUR PEOPLE here: findyourpeoplebook.com

What do you want? What are you grieving? Ask these two questions and take the risk of sharing with someone. You don't have to live lonely anymore. FIND YOUR PEOPLE IS COMING 2/22: findyourpeoplebook.com Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh dot com slash madeforthis16 and use code madeforthis16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!

This conversation is important and you won't want to miss it. Watch the whole event for free here: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/webinar/jennie-sadie-live-free-from-anxiety Find Sadie's brand new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Are-You-Following-Social-Media/dp/0785289917 Thanks Prose! Take your free hair quiz and get 15% off your first order prose.com/MADEFORTHIS

Scripture lays out a roadmap for us. We were built for connection. Join me today in this special sneak peek from my NEW Find Your People Bible study coming 2/22. Find the study here: https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-People-Building-Community/dp/0593193385 Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh dot com slash madeforthis16 and use code madeforthis16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!

I want to fill you in on life these days and something that's been on my heart.

Confession. It can feel scary. Hard. But if 60k college students can do it and live freer, this is for you too. Rewatch Passion 2022 FREE here: passion2022.com Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh dot com slash madeforthis16 and use code madeforthis16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!

Let's close 2021 with the Christmas story narrated by our favorite Felix from our friends at the Dwell audio Bible app. Give the gift of Dwell: https://dwellapp.io/jennie

This story will change you. Listen today and join us. Over 200 kids sponsored by you guys so far... THANK YOU! 200 lives changed forever! Sponsor a child through Compassion and get a copy of my book Get Out of Your Head: https://www.compassion.com/madeforthis

If I could go back and say these things... I would. But now I'm telling you. Thanks Prose! Take your free hair quiz and get 15% off your first order prose.com/MADEFORTHIS

Let's talk today about how we can live with resilience. Don't miss this episode. Thanks, HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/madeforthis14 and use code madeforthis14 for up to 14 free meals AND 3 free gifts!

All the enemy needs is a crack or crevice. Are you giving him a seat at your table? Find Louie's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Give-Enemy-Seat-Table/dp/078524722X Go to Passion 2022 and use code IFGATHERING to get $40 off: passion2022.com

There is a peace available to us that is supernatural. When we go through unthinkable circumstances, this peace is available to all of us. $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/madeforthis

You need to stop and listen to this episode ASAP. How do we struggle well? Let's talk about it today. Find Ben's book Rest & War here: https://www.amazon.com/Rest-War-Rhythms-Well-Fought-Life/dp/0785248315 Scripture referenced: Psalm 23 Thanks StoryWorth. Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/madeforthis

This episode is for me too. We're going to talk about living flighty and how powerful it is to put our head down and do the work before us well. Thanks, Stamps.com! No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MADEFORTHIS for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale.

We all need to know the story of God from creation to heaven. Why are we here? Why did God make us? What is sin? I can't wait to share this special set of books I wrote when my kids were little and now we've made them for you. Use code PODCAST to get free shipping on my 5-book series for kids called the Story of God. (For single set, US orders only) >>> theolaby.com

The Dream Guide is back. 7 years later and thousands of you have made it part of your yearly rhythms! It's completely free to download so GO NOW! ------> jennieallen.com Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/madeforthis14 and use code madeforthis14 for up to 14 free meals AND 3 free gifts!

What is your inner life like? Join me and my friend Madi about what courage really is and how pressure just reveals what is inside us. Find Madi's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Made-This-Moment-Standing-Strength/dp/B0914RBB13 Thanks StoryWorth. Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/madeforthis

We’ve all been through trauma this year. Chaos, anxiety, and reaction are our go-to to cope. Let's talk about being receptive instead of living reactive. Jennie's 5-book children's series: theolaby.com Use code PODCAST for free shipping! Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh dot com slash madeforthis14 and use code madeforthis14 for up to 14 free meals AND 3 free gifts!

How do we talk about Jesus? This episode will encourage you and challenge you. Find Greg's book Tactics here: https://www.amazon.com/Tactics-10th-Anniversary-Discussing-Convictions/dp/0310101468 $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/jennievbn

How do we talk to people about Jesus? Listen to this. Find Jennie's children's series here: theolaby.com

If you have a long road ahead, this conversation is for you. Will we trust God when our circumstances look different than we want? Find Risen Motherhood here: https://www.risenmotherhood.com/ Laura's book for children about prayer: https://www.amazon.com/Any-Time-Place-Prayer-Story/dp/1784986607 Thanks, Stamps.com! No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage, and type in MADEFORTHIS for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale.

But you don't have to stay there. There's a different way to live and it could change everything. Pre-Order Jennie's NEW book "Find Your People" coming out Feb. 22 and sign up to get updates: findyourpeoplebook.com

This episode is GOLD! We're talking about expectations and marriage but no matter what season of life you're in, handling our expectations on others is relevant in ANY relationship. Don't miss this. Find Paul Tripp here: paultripp.com Thanks Prose! Take your free hair quiz and get 15% off your first order prose.com/MADEFORTHIS

Let's talk about taking ownership vs. blaming others and how it really is the freest way to live. Get 20% off your first Mani System: oliveandjune.com/madeforthis and use code madeforthis.

The world, the flesh, the devil. What's really at stake? There is an all-out war for your faith and you need courage to fight. This is the conversation we all need to have about the lies we believe and how life with Jesus really is better. Live No Lies is one of my top 5 books this year: https://www.amazon.com/Live-No-Lies-Recognize-Sabotage/dp/0525653120 Thanks to Away for supporting Made For This. Go to awaytravel.com/madeforthis to start your 100-day trial and shop the entire Away lineup of travel essentials – including their best-selling suitcases.

If you struggle with doubt, I want to give you three practical handles in this episode. In all our wondering in life, we need wisdom. So let's ask for it and believe God will answer. Thanks HelloFresh! HelloFresh.com/madeforthis14 and use code madeforthis14 for up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping! Text Jennie and tell us more about you: Send the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267