The Jennie Allen Podcast

We all have hurts, bitterness, baggage and what I want to do today is take an honest look at what that is. I want to unpack the things that are causing us to fear. 1. What hurt are you holding on to and why? 2. How do you think Jesus feels about your pain or disappointment? 3. Is there value in going to difficult places? If so, what is it? 4. How have you seen Jesus redeem some of your darkest times? 5. How has that strengthened your hope and trust in Him? 6. Is there any other hurt or disappointment that you’re avoiding? If so, what is it? 7. How can I love you well right now? We love this audioBible app called Dwell, sign up here: https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=jennieallen

You get to meet my dear friend Davy Flowers and you're in for a treat! We're talking about prayer, worship, wrestling, and what it looks like to follow God when it doesn't look like what you might think. Find Davy here: https://www.instagram.com/davyflowers/?hl=en Listen to her incredible music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/36Jk5sBdoGWR9iP4GX49EU?si=1yb-KjKSSNSfQg7v-8V_jA&dl_branch=1 Through August 1, 2021, get $20 off your first purchase of $100 or more at Rothys.com/madeforthis

God has an adventure for you. And it involves risk. You in? Thanks HelloFresh! HelloFresh.com/madeforthis14 and use code madeforthis14 for up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping!

This will be an episode you listen to a few times! Scripture is clear that we have an enemy and he is seeking to steal, kill, and destroy, but so few of us have a true understanding of what satan does and the power given to us by God we have over him. Don't miss this conversation with Dr. Sam Storms. Dr. Sam Storms has a comprehensive guide on spiritual warfare, you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Spiritual-Warfare-Comprehensive-Guide/dp/0310120845 Thanks to Hooked on Phonics. Get your first month for just one dollar: hookedonphonics.com/MADEFORTHIS

If you are weary and not sure why... listen to this. There are reasons we are tired that are external, but there are also internal reasons. And God is ready to meet us in these places. Find my Nothing to Prove Bible study here: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Prove-Study-Guide-Streaming-ebook/dp/B08ZMF8QFJ

Finding real, deep community is hard. If you've been a part of the Made for This family for a while, you'll remember this is where it all started. Season 1 was all about friends! Join me today as we go back to the 7 top moments from season 1 and see if you can guess what big, HUGE announcement is coming in just a few weeks?! Through August 1, 2021, get $20 off your first purchase of $100 or more at Rothys.com/madeforthis

Codepency. The word we all go 'no... that's not me!' But go with me and let's explore the ways we try to get people to meet our needs in ways only God can. Thanks HelloFresh! HelloFresh.com/madeforthis14 and use code madeforthis14 for up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping!

What are you being discipled by? How deep is your inner life? This is a real deep talk about how we are staying curious and close to God and growing in our love for Him and love for others. You're going to love this episode! Sign up for IF:Lead here: iflead2021.com Find Rich's book the Deeply Formed Life here: https://www.amazon.com/Deeply-Formed-Life-Transformative-Values/dp/0525654380

Much of the fun, wonder, and satisfaction had been drained by my urgency to meet what I thought was God's expectations. Today we are going to talk about how trusting God means we can live in both the hard times and the good times. If you ever wonder if following God just means that life will always be hard, join me today. We love the Dwell audio Bible app! Get 20% off at dwellapp.io/madeforthis Download the free book club kit here: jennieallen.com

Remember the 2008 Olympics? We were all cheering and rallying for gymnast Shawn Johnson and now it feels surreal that she's sharing her story with us this week. This is one of those episodes you won't want to miss! Imagine the pressure, the expectations, the gold medals, and leaving it all behind. Follow Shawn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnjohnson/ Watch Shawn's I Am Second video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEmtRuJwb7A Thanks to Molekule. For a limited time, save up to $120 on Molekule air purifiers by going to molekule.com and entering the promo code MADEFORTHIS at checkout.

'I am enough.' It is a message that promises peace but we know deep down inside we fall short. You can quit trying to measure up and we let God's supernatural power be enough. It's the most freeing way to live. Find the Nothing to Prove Bible study here: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Prove-Study-Guide-Streaming-ebook/dp/B08ZMF8QFJ

Carl and Julie have given their lives to helping people find healing and hope in their trauma programs through Tutapona. You will love hearing their story and their advice for how to really forgive past hurts and deeply understand God's love for you. Learn more about Tutapona and the Gaede's work: tutapona.com Follow Tutapona on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tutapona/ Thanks to Hooked on Phonics. Get your first month for just one dollar: hookedonphonics.com/MADEFORTHIS

Our striving will often lead to numbing out. Why? It's exhausting trying to measure up. Let's talk about it today and not miss out on our life! Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/madeforthis12 and use code madeforthis12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping!

How do you handle other people's opinions of you? My friend Lauren Chandler will help you prayerfully respond to expectations and hurtful words. She is peaceful and I love the way she loves Jesus. You have to listen to this! Lauren's new Bible study on the book of Numbers here: https://www.amazon.com/Us-Wilderness-Bible-Study-Numbers/dp/1087700787 We love the Dwell audio Bible app: dwellapp.io/madeforthis

My eating disorder in college and more. I want to talk about that inner struggle we all have to be enough and do enough and measure up. We will get practical about some ways you can journal and pray. Study Get Out of Your Head with Proverbs 31 this summer starting June 28: https://proverbs31.org/study/online-bible-studies/get-out-of-your-head#register

Do you want to quit? My friend Christine knows what it feels like to want to give up. Join us as we talk about following Jesus and the moments when we're weary and what to do when we want to quit. Find Christine's book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Did-Get-Here-Everything/dp/1400226562 We love the Dwell audio-Bible app, find it here: dwellapp.io/madeforthis

Are you trying your best to measure up - yet you still feel as if you're not enough? Let's start here. You can be free from pressure, you can admit your greatest needs, you can make it your greatest goal to know and love Jesus. Download the Nothing to Prove book club kit: jennieallen.com Find the Nothing to Prove book: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Prove-Stop-Trying-Hard/dp/1601429614 Find the Nothing to Prove Bible study guide: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Prove-Study-Guide-Streaming-ebook/dp/B08ZMF8QFJ

Join me this summer for a NEW 12-week season. Each of the 12 weeks of the podcast is based on the 12 chapters in my book Nothing to Prove, so you can listen along and gather your people. We'll spend time in our Bibles, hear from some incredible guests, and we have some huge surprises for you too. Upgrade your closet with washable, sustainable, stylish shoes and bags from Rothys.com/madeforthis. Get your copy of Nothing to Prove here: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Prove-Stop-Trying-Hard/dp/1601429614 Pre-Order the Nothing to Prove Bible study here: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Prove-Study-Guide-Streaming-ebook/dp/B08ZMF8QFJ

Married or single - this episode is for you. We're going back to the beginnings of our dating relationship, how we decided to get married, and how we make decisions together. Thanks StoryWorth. Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/madeforthis

We started doing this with our money 3 years ago and it changed everything. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/madeforthis12 and use code madeforthis12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping!

"Is this the right decision?" We ask this in countless big ways and small ways every single day. Let's talk to Jennie and Zac Allen about how we make decisions as believers and what to do if the answer seems unclear. Thanks to Zola. To get 50% off your Save The Dates, go to zola.com/MADEFORTHIS and use promo code SAVE50.

Jennie and Zac talk about all the things they do as a family and why we're going to talk about making decisions for a few weeks! Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/madeforthis. Zac's ranches are amazing, find them here: legendstexas.com Jennie's son Conner leads an incredible fly fishing camp every summer in Dallas, TX called Hauta Outdoors, you can find more info here: hautaoutdoors.com

What does it look like to follow God as we are re-entering life post-COVID? This has been an incredible season talking about deep, hard things and we hope it has encouraged you like it has encouraged us. THANK YOU for being part of the Made for This family! Sign up for emails, it's how we hear from you! Go to jennieallen.com

Are you afraid of death? My friend Katy isn't. She has battled cancer for over 10 years and now... it's time for her to share her story. I know it will encourage you, challenge you, and make you long for heaven. Thanks, StoryWorth. Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/madeforthis

Throughout history, persecution has always grown the church. the fastest-growing churches in the world are happening in the 10 most dangerous countries to be a Christian. Number one on the list? Iran. God is moving powerfully inside of Iran. There are an estimated 1 million believers in Iran alone. Join us today for this once-in-a-lifetime interview with the man who started it all. This episode just might change your life. Watch the full extended version of the FREE webinar now, the replay will be available until June 20, 2021: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/webinar/jennie-interview Learn more about GCM: https://www.catalyticministries.com/ Watch the documentary that started it all: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SAPOLKF59U&vl=en

You're some of the first to hear my friend Jackie talk about holiness. We're getting deep today about how God is holy and what it means for our lives. There's no better person to have this convo with than Jackie. You'll love the Dwell App: dwellapp.io/jennie Jackie's new book about Holiness comes out in August 2021!

Stick with me. This conversation matters. Let's talk about our inputs and what we might be loving more than God and why it's crucial we pay attention. Register for the FREE webinar with Jennie, David Platt, and Pastor X in the underground church here: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/webinar/jennie-interview 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.

This will be one of your favorite episodes to date, I promise. Dr. K has been one of the most influential people in my faith and you're going to love what he has to say about what theology really is, why it matters, and how you can have bigger, deeper conversations about God that will change your life. Find Dr. Kreider's book I talk about here: https://www.amazon.com/God-Us-Exploring-Interactions-throughout-ebook/dp/B00PKKNKTS The audio Bible app we talk about all the time: dwellapp.io/madeforthis

Read books 2 and 3 from Jennie's children's book series 'The Story of God' about sin and Jesus. These books will make you teary! Listen alone or with the kids in your life. Find the 'Story of God' here: theolaby.com Get started with Issuu today for FREE or if you sign up for a premium account you will get 50% off when you go to ISSUU.com/podcast and use promo code MADEFORTHIS.

What does it look like for the church to come together in unity? Join us as we talk about what God is doing, how humility plays a part, and what the path forward is for the church in the West to love each other and show a hurting world a good God. Get Francis Chan's new book ASAP: https://www.amazon.com/Until-Unity-Francis-Chan/dp/0830782729/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=until+unity&qid=1617241689&sr=8-1 Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/madeforthis.

How do I love the people who are hard to love? Let's talk about it. This is not easy stuff we're talking about but it matters and I want to take on the world and love others like Jesus. 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.

Is it hard to read your Bible? You're not alone. Join me and my friend Jen as we talk about faith as a habit we practice. Find Jen's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Habit-Called-Faith-Bible-Follow/dp/1540900533 Here are some resources we talk about: Bible Project - https://bibleproject.com/ Pray As You Go App - https://pray-as-you-go.org/ She Reads Truth - https://shereadstruth.com/

Whether you're new to faith or been following God for 70 years, this episode is for you. We are going to go back to the basics. What is the Bible? How do we read it? Why does it matter? Make this the year you learn how to read your Bible with your friends, do our latest IF:Equip study 'How to Read Your Bible' together for only $10: https://shoppe.ifgathering.com/products/how-to-read-your-bible-pdf Our favorite audio Bible app that we know you'll love! Find it here: dwellapp.io/jennie

Seven seasons. 18 months. 10 MILLION DOWNLOADS. We can't believe it! Thank you for joining us every week. We can hardly wait for all that is in store! These are some of our all-time favorite moments from the Made for This podcast.

#1 cheerleader and my fun friend Annie is joining me today to talk about why we all need more fun in our lives. You’ll love this episode! Find Annie’s book 'That Sounds Fun' here: #1 cheerleader and my fun friend Annie is joining me today to talk about why we all need more fun in our lives. You’ll love this episode! Find Annie’s book 'That Sounds Fun' here: https://www.amazon.com/That-Sounds-Fun-Amateur-Falling/dp/0800738748 Get started with Issuu today for FREE or if you sign up for a premium account you will get 50% off when you go to ISSUU.com/podcast and use promo code MADEFORTHIS.

It's about time my friend Jamie hangs out with us! If you don't know Jamie you need to. Let's talk about why we've got to stop looking side to side at other people and start living the purposes God has set out just for us. 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. Find Jamie and Aaron's new book on marriage here: https://www.amazon.com/Complement-Surprising-Choosing-Together-Separate/dp/1535996692 Watch Jamie's new show here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JamieIvey/videos

This is one of those conversations where I pull you in close and mama bear you a bit. Many of us (myself included) are going through life living as victims. Let's talk about it. Find Jennie's book Get Out of Your Head here: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Your-Head-Stopping/dp/1601429649 Visit Audible.com/madeforthis or text madeforthis to 500-500 to start your free 30-day trial.

Single friends - this episode is for you. My friend JP led a ministry of singles for over 10 years and this conversation about dating will surprise you! Join us and get ready to take notes. You HAVE to read JP's new book 'Outdated' available now: https://www.amazon.com/Outdated-Find-Lasts-Dating-Changed/dp/080109495X You will love the Dwell App! Get 33% off a lifetime plan at dwellapp.io/madeforthis

{NOTE TO PARENTS - PARTS OF THIS EPISODE MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR LITTLE EARS} Marriage is hard! Zac and I had a hard marriage, really hard. We put a lot of work into it those first 5 years and I want to talk about some of the things we've done that have made our marriage better than ever. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/madeforthis.

Anxious? Lonely? Depressed? You're not alone. God has given us a way out of our spiraling toxic thoughts and has given you the power to change. We hope this moment from IF:Gathering 2020 encourages and challenges you today! Read Jennie's book 'Get Out of Your Head': https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Your-Head-Stopping/dp/1601429649 Watch IF:Gathering 2021 from ANYWHERE on March 5-6th, 2021. Sign up here: IFGATHERING2021.COM Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/MADEFORTHIS10 and use code MADEFORTHIS10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping.

IF 2021 is coming up on March 5-6th and we want you to be a part. These are just 3 of our favorite moments from IF 2020 from my friends Bianca Olthoff, Jada Edwards, and Sadie Robertson. IF:Gathering is virtual this year and you can watch alone or with your people, learn more here: IFGATHERING2021.COM

If this pandemic has taught us anything, it's that we no longer want to live hustling through our days. This friend has taught me a different way to live and I want you to be reminded of who you are and what a life of rest and peace can look like. Find Christy's book 'The Life You Long For' here: https://www.amazon.com/Life-You-Long-Learning-Heart/dp/0593192540 Get started with Issuu today for FREE or if you sign up for a premium account you will get 50% off when you go to ISSUU.com/podcast and use promo code MADEFORTHIS.

So last week we talked about the Holy Spirit and this week we are going to talk about actually praying. On today's episode we are talking about the fact that most people say they pray and they actually don't. Let me ask you a question: "When is the last time you actually formed words to God?" If God is in control why do we pray? Visit Audible.com/madeforthis or text madeforthis to 500-500 to start your free 30-day trial.

Imagine you're sitting at dinner with us and we're talking about the Holy Spirit and truth and how we cannot separate the two. It's the only way forward. I cannot wait for you to hear this episode! Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/MADEFORTHIS10 and use code MADEFORTHIS10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping.

We're going to talk candidly today about what I think we're missing out on when we don't believe God is who He says He is and that the Holy Spirit can change us. And I want to fight for you to get free.

This is one of those stories you won't believe! Meet my friends Luke and Daniel. They live risky, bold lives with Jesus and have seen God move in people's lives as a result. Listen all the way to the end. Don't miss this episode and share it with a friend! Fireplace www.fireplacenashville.com Wilco United www.wilcounited.com

In the middle of our spiraling, we need something to hold fast to... someone and it's Jesus. But what does this really mean in our day to day life? Let's start our 10-week journey right here. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/MADEFORTHIS10 and use code MADEFORTHIS10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping

NEW YEAR, NEW SEASON and we missed you!! If there’s ever been a time where we need people to grab us by the shoulders and tell us what is true and what is real, it is right now. We don’t need big fancy words to get us through our days, we need to go back to the simple and pure things God has given us to stay close to Him and love people well. There is a way out of the chaos in our minds, the fear, the confusion and lack of vision - it’s in clinging to our Bibles and knowing what to do next because of it. Let’s spend 10 weeks going back to the basics every single one of us needs to know… things like how to pray, what to do with sin, how to read your Bible, and why we all need to have fun sometimes. These 10 weeks will give you practical steps you can take right now and challenge you to follow God and go deeper with Him.

This season we’ve talked about the struggles we’re facing during COVID, and the God who sets us free. We’ve been forced to face the hard emotions we normally avoid by staying busy, entertained, and numb. It has been an incredible journey as we work through things like shame, isolation, bitterness, and anger together. We want to remember some of our favorite moments with you! Get started with Issuu today for FREE or if you sign up for a premium account you will get 50% off when you go to http://ISSUU.com/​podcast​ and use promo code ​madeforthis. Download the Life Inventory Guide here: http://jennieallen.com IF:Gathering 2021 is coming March 5-6, 2021, join us: http://IF2021.com

If you have walked through the loss of a child or a season of suffering, the grief can sneak up on you when you least expect it. I pray this conversation helps you believe that you are not alone in your sadness and loss and doubt. Find Angie's book about the intersection of grief and joy and the story of her daughter Audrey's life here: https://www.amazon.com/Will-Carry-You-Sacred-Dance/dp/080546428X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2FJEEAPFO5RMY&dchild=1&keywords=angie+smith&qid=1605206697&sprefix=angie+s%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-3 Download the Life Inventory here: jennieallen.com