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 e...
May 15, 2025•32 min•Season 19Ep. 28
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 se...
May 13, 2025•28 min•Season 19Ep. 27
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...
May 08, 2025•29 min•Season 19Ep. 26
This episode is a powerful, vulnerable read from Chapter 9 of Get Out of Your Head. Jennie brings us back to the foundational truth that we are not meant to do life alone. Whether you’re stuck in spiraling thoughts, weighed down by shame, or afraid to let others see the real you, this episode is a wake-up call to let yourself be fully known. From adoption lessons to brain science, from Scripture to real-life mess, Jennie walks us through what it means to live in true community — the kind that he...
May 06, 2025•36 min•Season 19Ep. 25
When life hurts, when the pressure is relentless, and when joy feels out of reach—what do you do? In today’s conversation, Jennie sits down with pastor, teacher, and author Chip Ingram to talk about what it really means to choose joy in the middle of pain, disappointment, and uncertainty. Chip shares his powerful personal story of chronic pain, loss, and the slow journey back to joy through Philippians 1. You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective and four practical questions you can start asking...
May 01, 2025•24 min•Season 19Ep. 24
Today we’re talking about something so many of us are facing — how to help our kids when their minds are spinning with worry, fear, and big emotions. It’s actually perfect timing because my newest kids’ book, based on Get Out Of Your Head, is now available — What To Do With Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts — and it’s all about giving kids (and ourselves) simple tools to name their feelings and find peace when their thoughts feel out of control. Jennie shares practical, hope-filled ways to help kids ...
Apr 29, 2025•21 min•Season 19Ep. 23
In today’s episode, Jennie sits down with longtime friend, pastor, and author David Platt to talk about a simple, powerful way to study your Bible. David shares how his life was changed by time with the underground church—and how their hunger for the Word led to what is now Secret Church, a global simulcast Bible study attended by tens of thousands each year. David also unpacks the method behind his new book, How to Read the Bible: A Simple Guide to Deeper Intimacy with God , introducing a four-...
Apr 24, 2025•31 min
Do you ever feel stuck in the same struggles — like real change just isn’t possible? In this episode, Jennie invites us to take a hard look at what we believe about the Holy Spirit and the supernatural power of God. Many of us have grown too comfortable in our sin, naming it but not fighting it. But Scripture promises us something more: clarity, freedom, and power through the Holy Spirit. Jennie unpacks how to recognize spiritual bondage, how to stop grieving the Spirit, and how to actually walk...
Apr 22, 2025•20 min•Season 19Ep. 21
We all know we’re supposed to love people, but what happens when they hurt, disagree, or drive us crazy? Jennie sits down with her friend, Jada Edwards, to talk about what it really looks like to love your neighbor from the inside out. Jada shares about the personal conviction that led to her new book A New Way to Love Your Neighbor — a call to love people with kindness, humility, grace, and truth that starts in your heart. Don't miss this conversation and grab a copy of Jada's debut book (out A...
Apr 17, 2025•27 min•Season 19Ep. 20
Where’s the line between being real and just complaining? In this episode, Jennie talks about how grumbling and venting can slowly steal our joy, divide our relationships, and keep us from living in freedom. She shares practical wisdom for shifting conversations, choosing life-giving words, and building friendships where honesty and encouragement go hand in hand. Key Takeaways: The difference between honesty and grumbling Why complaining is addictive — but joy is contagious How to create safe, v...
Apr 15, 2025•20 min•Season 19Ep. 19
In this powerful episode recorded at Made For This Live, Jennie welcomes Jey Mbiro, a Compassion graduate who grew up in one of the largest slums in the world—Mathare, Kenya. Jey shares his story of transformation from a childhood of hunger and hopelessness to a life of purpose, leadership, and joy in Christ. You’ll hear how a simple decision to sponsor a child radically changed the trajectory of Jay’s life, and why your yes to Compassion matters more than you know. Jennie is passionate about pa...
Apr 10, 2025•17 min•Season 19Ep. 18
We’re all prone to cynicism—even if we don’t realize it. In this replay episode, Jennie walks us through the subtle ways cynicism creeps into our thoughts and relationships, how it slowly drains joy from our lives, and how we can fight back with delight, hope, and truth. She shares a powerful story about how art pierced through her cynicism, the value of guarding our inputs, and how delight helps us reawaken to the goodness of God. So let's fight the slow leak of joy! CONNECT ON SOCIALS • Instag...
Apr 08, 2025•26 min•Season 19Ep. 17
This week, Jennie sits down with worship leader and artist TAYA —a voice you’ve likely heard in powerful songs sung worldwide and joined us in Romania for Gather25! In this intimate and encouraging conversation, TAYA shares the story behind her new album The Reminder (releasing April 4), the word God gave her through birds, and how learning to trust God’s provision has marked every step of her recent journey. From becoming a mother, to navigating the collapse of her home church, to an unexpected...
Apr 03, 2025•24 min•Season 19Ep. 16
In this week’s episode, Jennie Allen addresses a topic many of us feel but rarely talk about— numbness. When we are constantly bombarded with the problems of the world, it’s easy to check out emotionally, leading us to a place of indifference. But what if indifference is causing us to miss the specific calling God has placed in our lives? Jennie challenges us to embrace our limits and recognize that we are not called to fix everything. She encourages us to choose where to invest our energy, time...
Apr 01, 2025•21 min•Season 19Ep. 15
This week, Jennie Allen sits down with her friend and leadership expert Carey Nieuwhof to talk about burnout, rest, and sustainable rhythms . Carey shares his powerful story of hitting a wall after years of striving and high performance, and how he learned that time off won’t fix a life that’s running on empty. They discuss how to create sustainable habits, protect your energy, and live intentionally—even when life feels chaotic. Whether you're a working professional, a ministry leader, or a sta...
Mar 27, 2025•27 min•Season 19Ep. 14
This week, Jennie Allen discusses loneliness, expectations, and codependency and how we so often look to people to fill spaces only God can fill. If you’ve ever felt disappointed in your relationships, anxious about letting others down, or weighed down by striving for approval, this episode will speak to your heart. Jennie unpacks what codependency really means (hint: it’s not just a clinical term) and why even the healthiest relationships break down when we put people in God’s place. You’ll wal...
Mar 25, 2025•17 min•Season 19Ep. 13
In this powerful live conversation, Jennie Allen and Jonathan Pokluda (JP) dive deep into the reality of spiritual warfare and how the enemy actively works to distract, deceive, destroy, and divide us. JP shares insights from his new book, Your Story Has a Villain and lays out clear, biblical strategies for standing firm against the attacks of the enemy. This episode is a call to wake up, fight back, and stand firm in faith. If you've felt weighed down, discouraged, or attacked lately, this conv...
Mar 20, 2025•26 min•Season 19Ep. 12
Doubt is a part of faith—but how we handle it makes all the difference. In this episode, Jennie Allen gets real about her own struggles with doubt and what Scripture teaches us about believing even when we don’t feel it. What You'll Learn: The difference between wrestling with doubt and letting it define you How James 1:5-8 challenges us to fight back instead of staying stuck Practical ways to battle doubt and anchor your faith Faith isn’t just a feeling—it’s a fight. And when we’re feeling toss...
Mar 18, 2025•13 min•Season 19Ep. 11
What does it mean to be a man in today’s world? Jason Wilson joins Jennie in this weeks episode to share how he is on a mission to help men break free from emotional incarceration, embrace their full humanity, and live as comprehensive men—both strong and tender, courageous and compassionate. In this episode, Jennie Allen and Jason have a powerful, raw conversation about: ✔️ Why men struggle with expressing emotions and the harm it causes ✔️ How anger is often a mask for deeper pain and fear ✔️ ...
Mar 13, 2025•33 min•Season 19Ep. 10
In this special episode, Jennie Allen shares a powerful message from the E-Women Conference in Lynchburg, VA about the lies that hold us captive and how we can fight back with truth. Drawing from her book Get Out of Your Head and the theme of spiritual warfare, Jennie unpacks how the enemy works through our thoughts to keep us stuck in fear, insecurity, and defeat. Jennie will be in DFW again with our friends at Extraordinary Women at Crossroads Church, Grand Prairie on March 29th --> https:/...
Mar 11, 2025•33 min•Season 19Ep. 9
Something is happening across the world. Revival is breaking outl, God is moving, and we have a choice: lean in or miss it. In this episode, we are sharing Jennie's message from Gather. As she reflects on her own experiences witnessing the glory of God, she issues a challenge to all of us: Will we choose awe or cynicism? Will we trade comfort for surrender? Will we confess the things holding us back and truly step into the freedom God has for us? This episode is raw, unfiltered, and urgent. Jenn...
Mar 06, 2025•27 min•Season 19Ep. 8
Something incredible happened February 28th and March 1. Over 20,000 events took place across 183 countries, uniting believers in prayer, worship, and commissioning to reach the world with the gospel. Gather 25 was more than an event—it was a call to action for everybody, everywhere. Across the world, from living rooms in the U.S. to churches in Rwanda, from dorm rooms in Malaysia to arenas in South America, the church came alive. In this episode, Jennie reflects on what just took place and what...
Mar 04, 2025•24 min
In this special Made For This LIVE event episode, Jennie Allen and Jonathan Pokluda are joined by one of our favorite and most listened-to guests, Clint Bruce - former Navy SEAL and NFL player- for a deep conversation on spiritual warfare, leadership, and how to approach life’s toughest challenges. Clint shares wisdom from his experiences on the battlefield, in the boardroom, and at the breakfast table, showing how our spiritual battles often mirror physical ones. Clint offers practical strategi...
Feb 27, 2025•15 min•Season 19Ep. 5
In this unfiltered, heartfelt episode of Made For This , Jennie Allen lays it all out—inviting every Jesus follower on earth to unite for 25 hours of continuous live prayer, worship, and commissioning. With groups already gathering in over 183 countries, Jennie shares her personal, raw experience of shaking in her car, overwhelmed by the awe and anticipation of what God is about to do. This is more than an event—this is a divine global movement, and you are invited to tune in for free from where...
Feb 25, 2025•15 min•Season 19Ep. 5
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant noise of life? In this episode of Made For This , Jennie sits down with Alex Jones, the founder of the Hallow app , to explore how intentional silence and prayer can change everything. Alex shares his incredible journey—from a season of doubt and secular meditation to a life transformed by contemplative prayer. Learn how a simple 10-minute practice became the catalyst for a deeper, more intimate relationship with God and inspired the creation of an ap...
Feb 20, 2025•32 min•Season 19Ep. 4
In this episode, Jennie Allen dives deep into the power of our thoughts and how we are not helpless in the face of anxiety, worry, or doubt. Sharing personal stories of late-night spirals and how she has found freedom, Jennie reminds us that we are not victims to our minds. Through scripture, particularly 2 Corinthians 10:5, Jennie teaches how to take every thought captive and identify the arguments raised against God in our minds. She offers practical steps to fight back, including the importan...
Feb 18, 2025•20 min•Season 20Ep. 3
In this powerful bonus episode of Made For This , Jennie Allen brings you a raw and transformative testimony that may change your perspective on suffering and faith. Hear Timothy’s courageous story—a journey marked by unthinkable pain, relentless persecution, and ultimately, the life-changing power of Jesus. Through his vivid account of imprisonment and torture in Afghanistan, Timothy reveals how even in the darkest moments, hope and faith can shine through. Joined by Josh Youssef from Help the ...
Feb 14, 2025•32 min
In this episode, Jennie Allen sits down once again with Dr. Curt Thompson. They dive deep into the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and relationships, exploring how true transformation comes not just from "stopping spirals" but from deep attachment and connection with God and others. He challenges the idea that we can simply "think our way out" of struggles and instead reveals how co-regulation, secure relationships, and community are essential to emotional and spiritual health. This c...
Feb 13, 2025•29 min•Season 19Ep. 2
In this powerful opening episode of Season 19, Jennie Allen takes us into a raw and honest conversation about our thought lives. She shares personal stories from the past 24 hours, filled with anxiety, worry, and struggle while highlighting how common these spirals are in all our lives. But here’s the truth: God isn’t here to fix us. He loves us right where we are, and He wants to walk through these challenges with us. We’ll dive into God’s Word to remind ourselves that we’re not disappointments...
Feb 11, 2025•15 min•Season 19Ep. 1
In Season 19 of Made For This , Jennie Allen takes us back to an essential conversation on breaking free from toxic thoughts. We've all been stuck in negative spirals, believing lies that hold us in fear, paralysis, or discouragement. This season, we're going to fight back together. Jennie shares her recent struggles with anxiety and how she climbed out of that pit by applying tools she's learned over the years. We'll learn how to identify lies, combat them with truth, and find freedom through G...
Feb 06, 2025•4 min
