The Jennie Allen Podcast

This episode is all about burnout, pressure, and what happens when we’re doing good things but feel completely worn out. Jenny shares how exhaustion often comes not from the work God gave us - but from the expectations, control, and fear we add on top of it. She talks about learning to keep her head down, stay in her lane, ask for help, and trust God for daily bread. Enough for today. Not more. Not less. If you’ve been trying to push through on your own strength, this conversation is for you. Resources & Links: Be a part of what God is doing and give here Get the 2026 Dream Guide here REGISTER TO HOST AN IF:LOCAL Listen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Learn More About Jennie Follow Jennie on social: Instagram Facebook Jennie’s new book "The Lie You Don't Know You Believe" is available for pre-order NOW - GRAB A COPY HERE!

Jennie and Zac sit down with newly engaged couple Allie Schnacky and Austin Armstrong to talk dating, engagement, conflict, and what it looks like to build real community when it would be easier to walk away. They share how living in community has forced them to reconcile, forgive, and stay on mission together instead of canceling each other when it gets hard. Follow Allie on Instagram Follow Austin on Instagram Resources & Links: Be a part of what God is doing and give here Get the 2026 Dream Guide here REGISTER TO HOST AN IF:LOCAL Listen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Learn More About Jennie Follow Jennie on social: Instagram Facebook Jennie’s new book "The Lie You Don't Know You Believe" is available for pre-order NOW - GRAB A COPY HERE!

Loneliness is everywhere right now. We’re more connected than ever, yet more isolated than any generation before us. In this episode, Jennie talks about why community feels so hard today and how God designed us to live deeply connected lives. You’ll hear Jennie share what she's learned from decades of studying loneliness, why our culture is stacked against connection, and the tool she uses to build friendships that last through conflict, suffering, and real life. If you’ve been feeling unseen, disconnected, or tired of shallow friendships - this episode will give you hope and a clear place to start. Resources & Links: Be a part of what God is doing and give here Get the 2026 Dream Guide here REGISTER TO HOST AN IF:LOCAL Listen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Learn More About Jennie Follow Jennie on social: Instagram Facebook Jennie’s new book "The Lie You Don't Know You Believe" is available for pre-order NOW - GRAB A COPY HERE!

Divorce was never the story Lisa TerKeurst wanted - but it became the story she had to live. In this powerful conversation, Jennie sits down with Lisa and theologian Dr. Joel Muddamalle to talk about unwanted divorce, what the Bible actually says about it, and how God meets us in the most devastating parts of our lives. If you’ve walked through divorce, love someone who has, or feel paralyzed in a painful marriage, this episode is a tender mix of theology, story, and real hope. You’ll hear clearly: God does not hate you. He grieves with you, and your story is not over. Follow Lysa Follow Joel Grab Her New Book Resources & Links: Be a part of what God is doing and give here Listen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Learn More About Jennie Follow Jennie on social: Instagram Facebook Jennie’s new book is available for pre-order NOW! Grab a copy HERE!

Anxiety is everywhere right now - in our homes, our friendships, our every day lives. We’re carrying more than humans were ever built to hold. In this episode, Jennie gets honest about her own anxious season and what helped her climb out of the spiral. You’ll hear why anxiety isn’t a sin, why you don’t have to hide it, and how healing often begins when you let someone else in. Jennie shares practical steps to care for your body, your emotions, and your spiritual life…and why gratitude, community, and help from others might be the turning point you need. You are not alone in this. And you don’t have to stay stuck. Resources & Links: Be a part of what God is doing and give here REGISTER TO HOST AN IF:LOCAL Listen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Learn More About Jennie Follow Jennie on social: Instagram Facebook Jennie’s new book "The Lie You Don't Know You Believe" is available for pre-order NOW - GRAB A COPY HERE!

Waiting isn’t wasted. In the “slow burn” seasons - infertility, unanswered prayers, long obedience - God forms identity, deepens trust, and writes better stories than we could plan. DawnCheré shares a raw, hope-filled framework for living faithfully in the middle: worship as a daily rhythm, community as oxygen, gratitude as a superpower, and surrender as strategy. Follow DawnCheré Instagram Grab Her New Book Resources & Links: Listen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Learn More About Jennie Follow Jennie on social: Instagram Facebook Jennie’s new book is available for pre-order NOW! Grab a copy HERE!

Most of life isn’t a launch or a finish line. It’s the middle, mundane, conflicted, unglamorous, and that’s exactly where God grows our maturity, resilience, and trust. Jennie names the “messy middle” we all live in: between starting and celebrating, between intention and fruit. Looking at scripture, parenting moments, and the behind-the-scenes of launching Gather25, she reframes the middle as holy ground. This is where perseverance forms character, trust replaces control, and faithfulness becomes the measure of a life with God. Resources & Links: REGISTER TO HOST AN IF:LOCAL Listen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Learn More About Jennie Follow Jennie on social: Instagram Facebook Jennie’s new book "The Lie You Don't Know You Believe" is available for pre-order NOW - GRAB A COPY HERE!

Jennie and Zac sit down to tell the story of how they met, fell in love, got married young, and somehow made it through the messy years that almost broke them. From long-distance letters to counseling breakthroughs, they talk honestly about what it takes to build something that lasts. They share the lessons they’ve learned about dating, engagement, community, and what it really means to stay when it would be easier to leave. Whether you’re single, dating, or married, this conversation will remind you that love is built, not found - and God’s grace is the reason any of us make it. Resources & Links: REGISTER TO HOST AN IF:LOCAL Listen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Learn More About Jennie Follow Jennie on social: Instagram Facebook Jennie’s new book "The Lie You Don't Know You Believe" is available for pre-order NOW - GRAB A COPY HERE!

Your 20s are overwhelming, daunting, and humbling in every way. So many of us fight to build the perfect plan, be known, and get it all right. In this episode Jennie talks things she wishes she would have known in her 20's - about letting go of our plans, saying "yes" to God over and over again, and finding community where you can be fully known. If you’ve ever felt behind, uncertain, or alone, this one will remind you: you don’t have to have it all figured out. Resources & Links: REGISTER TO HOST AN IF:LOCAL Listen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Learn More About Jennie Follow Jennie on social: Instagram Facebook Jennie’s new book "The Lie You Don't Know You Believe" is available for pre-order NOW - GRAB A COPY HERE!

What if the point isn’t platform, but friendship with God? Jennie sits down with Joe L. Barnes -worship leader, Grammy-winning songwriter (“Promises”), and tender shepherd-at-heart - to talk about obeying God’s voice, writing songs from real pain, and letting Jesus define success. Joe shares how intimacy with God has become the anchor of his calling. You’ll also hear the beautiful Psalm 23 picture behind his project Good Shepherd (and a wild lesson about sheep, oil, and healing). You’ll hear: Obedience over optics: the one decision to follow God’s voice that opened every door Good Shepherd theology: why “You anoint my head with oil” means protection, healing, and rest for anxious hearts Collaboration & communion: real talk before great songs - and why we’re made for both Grief & marriage: holding loss and love at the same time, and the legacy Joe wants more than platform Follow Along With Joe Instagram Listen Now Resources & Links: GRAB YOUR IF ONE NIGHT TICKETS Listen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Learn More About Jennie Follow Jennie on social: Instagram Facebook Jennie’s new book is available for pre-order NOW! Grab a copy HERE!

If you’ve ever been hurt by broken people in the Church - this episode is for you. Jennie opens a raw and honest conversation about church hurt and what it means to still believe in the beauty of God’s design for the body of Christ. From her own story of planting a church to worshiping in mud-floored sanctuaries across the world, Jennie reminds us that while the church is messy and imperfect, it’s still God’s plan for our healing, growth, and belonging. Resources & Links: Listen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Learn More About Jennie Follow Jennie on social: Instagram Facebook Jennie’s new book is available for pre-order NOW! Grab a copy HERE!

Jennie sits down with Reece Weaver - Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and breakout voice from Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts - to talk calling, character, and choosing to represent something bigger than yourself. Reece shares her journey from a three-year-old dancer to D1 athlete to DCC, plus the unexpected spotlight of a hit Netflix show and how she’s learning to give every gift back to God for His glory. From body image and online pressure to marriage, mentorship, and leading with a servant’s heart, this conversation is tender, practical, and full of Jesus. You’ll hear: How to keep your identity rooted in Christ when the world has opinions The power of servant leadership: representing something greater than yourself Body image, health, and setting a realistic, healthy standard for the next generation Why community, mentors, and Bible study matter when life gets loud Marriage in the spotlight: staying a team when everything changes overnight A simple posture for calling: “Lord, use me—one obedient step at a time” Resources & Links: GRAB YOUR IF ONE NIGHT TICKETS Listen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Learn More About Jennie Follow Jennie on social: Instagram Facebook Jennie’s new book is available for pre-order NOW! Grab a copy HERE!

In this episode, Jennie talks honestly about what it means to hear from God. For some, it’s a controversial topic, but Jennie shares how God leads her through His Word, His Spirit, prayer, community, and everyday life and how learning His voice brings safety, peace, and freedom that’s better than a plan. You’ll hear: Why Scripture is the foundation for everything He says Two simple questions that can change your prayer life How obedience and trust open the door to hearing His voice Why God often gives direction one step at a time If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I know if this is from God?” this episode will help you slow down, tune in, and rediscover the joy of walking with Him daily. Resources & Links: GRAB YOUR IF ONE NIGHT TICKETS Listen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Learn More About Jennie Follow Jennie on social: Instagram Facebook Jennie’s new book is available for pre-order NOW! Grab a copy HERE!

In this vulnerable convo, Jennie sits down with Tim Ross to talk about gray space, the not-so-neat middle where God still meets us. Tim shares his story of childhood trauma, porn addiction, and the night confession unlocked freedom for his whole family - and why healing took therapy, accountability, and time. You’ll hear: - Why confession breaks shame - and why secrecy keeps us stuck - The difference between root issues and fruit behaviors (and how to spot yours) - How to cultivate childlike faith again (Romans 8:1) - Why Tim named his show The Basement (and why going lower is going “higher”) Resources & Links: Listen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Learn More About Jennie Follow Jennie on social: Instagram Facebook Jennie’s new book is available for pre-order NOW! Grab a copy HERE!

Ever feel like everything in your life is falling apart and you aren't sure where it's coming from? You're not alone. In this raw and honest episode, Jennie opens up about a summer that didn’t go as planned, a season that felt less like sabbatical and more like survival. From broken bones and health scares to spiritual exhaustion and feeling stuck in an fog, Jennie shares how she saw God's protection in the midst of spiritual attack. You’ll hear: - What spiritual attack can look like (and how to recognize it) - How to tell if your distance from God is internal, circumstantial, or external - Why “the fog” might not be your fault and how to fight back in Jesus’ name - The power of community and prayer when you feel spiritually stuck Resources & Links: Listen to more from Jennie HERE Follow Jennie on Instagram HERE LEARN MORE Jennie's new book is available for pre-order NOW! Grab a copy here: https://a.co/d/6nwnqv0

Welcome to the official trailer for the next season of The Jennie Allen Podcast! What You’ll Hear This Season * How to break free from toxic thoughts, fear, and anxiety * How faith and mental health intersect * Real stories of God’s power in everyday life * Practical tools to live what you believe The new season drops on October 14th. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single episode. Podcast wherever you listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-this-with-jennie-allen/id1466667116 https://open.spotify.com/show/36vW3kDxO4QVdqmjF226qA?si=9ca1696731694a61 Jennie’s website: jennieallen.com Follow Jennie on social: Instagram: @jennie­allen Facebook: Jennie Allen YouTube channel: Subscribe & hit the bell 🔔 What part of this upcoming season are you most excited about? Drop your thoughts below! #JennieAllen #TheJennieAllenPodcast #MadeForThisPodcast #NewSeasonTrailer #Faith #MentalHealth #ChristianPodcast #Podcast

Jennie is back with a special conversation to kick off the fall! She’s joined by her friend and co-laborer Tonya Prewitt, founder of Unite, a powerful college revival movement that started with a prayer circle on Auburn’s campus and exploded into stadiums full of students hungry for Jesus. In this episode, they talk about the miraculous way God has moved, Tonya’s new book, what revival really looks like, and why Gen Z may be leading the greatest awakening we've ever seen. If you've felt like the darkness is winning, this conversation will remind you—God is not done. Tune in for the new season of the podcast on October 7th Grab a copy of Tonya's book Roses to Revival

You are in for a powerful, hope-filled conversation with Jennie and the incredible women behind the Girls Gone Bible podcast, Angela and Ari. They share their raw and redemptive testimonies of meeting Jesus, breaking free from addiction, overcoming anxiety and mental torment, and the miraculous way God brought them together. They also talk about the purpose behind their brand-new devotional Out of the Wilderness—written to help people in their hardest seasons know that Jesus is near. If you’ve ever felt numb, stuck, or wondered if God could use your story, this episode will light your faith on fire. HELPFUL LINKS: Grab a copy of Out of the Wilderness: A 31-Day Devotional from Girls Gone Bible here CONNECT ON SOCIALS ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Pinterest

Jennie Allen welcomes her sister Brooke Warnock to talk about one of the most life-giving tools they’ve ever used: the Life Plan process. Brooke is a trained Life Plan facilitator who helps people discover their “sweet spot”—that unique combination of gifts, passions, and purpose that God has placed in each of us. They discuss how this process has brought both of them massive clarity for decision-making, purpose, and direction. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a business leader, or in a new season of life, this conversation will give you hope and practical encouragement to take ownership of your calling. Join the Dwell Differently membership and receive monthly tools like temporary tattoos, stickers, and lock screens to help you hide God’s Word in your heart. Use code MADEFORTHIS at dwelldifferently.com for your first month free! HELPFUL LINKS Save $500 when you schedule a Life Plan with Brooke and mention Made For This. Help the kids in your life navigate big emotions and anxious thoughts with Jennie’s new picture book What to Do With Your Whirly Swirly Thoughts. Available everywhere books are sold! CONNECT ON SOCIALS ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Pinterest

Jennie sits down with her longtime friends Gabe and Rebekah Lyons for a raw and redemptive conversation about marriage. In their new book The Fight for Us, the Lyons open up about their 28 years of marriage—the early diagnosis of their son’s Down syndrome, unspoken pain, their different conflict styles, and what nearly tore them apart. But they also share what brought them back together: humility, rhythms of connection, and the courage to fight for each other instead of against. This episode is packed with tools for healing, hope for the hurting, and a big reminder: marriage doesn’t have to be stuck. It can be resurrected. If you're on a mission to sleep better, start with your sheets...and these are our favorites! Try Boll & Branch risk-free for 30 nights and get 20% off during their annual spring event at bollandbranch.com/madeforthis. HELPFUL LINKS Grab Gabe and Rebekah’s new book The Fight for Us, available now wherever books are sold. Each chapter ends with “Conversations for Couples” to help you reconnect and move forward together. CONNECT ON SOCIALS ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Pinterest