The Jennie Allen Podcast
Jennie Allen, a New York Times bestselling author and founder of IF:Gathering, hosts a podcast that explores faith, relationships, and personal growth. Each week features two episodes: one where Jennie teaches biblical truths and another where she interviews guests about real-life struggles. The show aims to help listeners live out their beliefs and find freedom in God.
Episodes
You Don't Need All the Answers | Jennie Allen, Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle
What does it actually look like to share your faith with confidence? In this conversation, Jennie is joined by Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle to talk about the questions they're hearing from students every day and why more people than ever are open to talking about Jesus. They discuss apologetics, evangelism, suffering, sexuality, doubt, and how to have honest conversations without having all
What God Really Wants | Jennie Allen and Stasi Eldredge
God isn't after perfect behavior - He's after your heart.In this conversation, Jennie is joined by bestselling author Stacy Eldredge to talk about healing, identity, and what it really means to experience the love of God. Together they unpack why so many of us struggle to believe we're truly loved, how childhood wounds shape the way we see ourselves and God, and why healing begins when we
The Great Commission Crisis | Jennie Allen and Andy Byrd
In this conversation, Andy Byrd challenges us to rethink what it means to follow Jesus and why reaching people with the gospel isn't an optional part of Christianity - it's at the very heart of it.Andy shares stories of what God is doing among Gen Z around the world, why young people are responding to missions in unprecedented numbers, and how global movements like The Send are helping tu
Finding Certainty in an Uncertain World | Jennie Allen and Touré Roberts
Check out Boll and Branch today and support the Jennie Allen Show!The world feels more unpredictable than ever, and for many of us, fear has become the default response. But what if uncertainty doesn't have to steal your peace?Touré Roberts shares what he's learned through seasons of heartbreak, disappointment, leadership, and unexpected change. This conversation explores how to discern
Why Trying Harder Isn't Working | Jennie Allen and Lisa Harper
Check out Boll and Branch today and support the Jennie Allen Show!Why do so many of us feel stuck in fear, shame, and performance?Lisa Harper knows what it's like to spend years trying to hold everything together. In this honest conversation, Lisa shares how a season of burnout and panic attacks exposed the deeper wounds she had been carrying and how God met her there with healing, freedo
The Cost Of Playing It Safe | Jennie Allen and Al Gordon
Check out Boll and Branch today and support the Jennie Allen Show!What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of talent - but a lack of courage?Jennie sits down with pastor, author, and Gather leader Al Gordon to talk about revival, creativity, and why so many of us dismiss the ideas God has placed inside us. Al shares stories what God is doing in London, why creativity is a spiritual
How to Stop Feeling Alone | The Jennie Allen Podcast with Ann Voskamp
Check out Boll and Branch today and support the Jennie Allen Show!This week, Jennie talks with her friend and bestselling author Ann Voskamp for a conversation about friendship, healing, identity, and the kind of community that changes us. They break down how childhood wounds can still shape us as adults and how understanding our identity in Christ changes everything from our friendships
Daily Habits That Draw You Closer to God | The Jennie Allen Podcast with Jon Tyson
Jennie sits down with pastor and author Jon Tyson to talk about building a life with God, sustaining spiritual hunger, and why our capacity for God's presence matters more than we realize. They talk prayer, awe, revival, daily rhythms, and how to move from simply knowing about God to truly enjoying Him.Follow JonOrder Jennie's Book - The Lie You Don't Know You BelieveSponsor a Child with
The End Times Conversation Everyone Is Having Right Now | The Jennie Allen Podcast with Chichi Onyekanne
What if end times prophecy is meant to prepare us, not scare us?Jennie sits down with worship leader, podcaster, and author Chichi Onyekanne to talk about revival and why so many believers are paying attention to conversations about the return of Jesus.Together they explore different views on the end times, what Scripture says about the last days, and why studying prophecy should never di
What Nobody Tells You About Following God | The Jennie Allen Podcast with Madi Prewett Troutt and Grant Troutt
The Jennie Allen Podcast is BACK for another summer season! This week, Jennie sits down with Madi Prewett Troutt and Grant Troutt, for an honest conversation about marriage, ministry, parenting, and following Jesus in every season.They share how God brought them together, why they've chosen depth over platform, what becoming parents has taught them about God, and how community, Scripture,
BONUS EPISODE: The Lie You Don't Know You Believe (Chapter 3)
Bonus episode: Chapter 3 of The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe.This is where you start to see it - the lie that’s been running in the background of your life. If you’ve ever felt stuck but couldn’t explain why, this chapter will help you name it.Listen now, and grab the full audiobook wherever you listen.Resources & Links:GET JENNIE'S NEW BOOKSponsor a child with CompassionJoin the fi
What Happens When You Stop Trying So Hard with Davide De Pierro
Check out Boll and Branch today and support the Jennie Allen Show!This week, Jennie sits down with viral content creator Davide De Pierro to talk about the unexpected rise of his platform - and why his unfiltered, everyday observations are resonating with millions.Together, they talk about identity, self-awareness, faith, and the tension of navigating influence without letting it define y
Book Club Week Six: Spiritual Authority
Jennie closes out The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe Book Club with a powerful sendoff: freedom isn’t the finish line - it’s the starting point. She reminds us that real revival doesn’t begin in crowds or movements, it begins in individual hearts. And more often than not, it starts with something simple but costly: honesty. Confession. Bringing what’s hidden into the light.This episode is
The Freedom You’ve Been Looking For with Jennie Allen and Francis Chan
This week, Jennie sits down with longtime friend Francis Chan to talk about identity, discipleship, and what it really means to be loved by God.Francis shares how, despite a painful childhood, God used the faithfulness of ordinary people to reshape his life. Together, they challenge the idea that impact happens on platforms, reminding us that real transformation happens in relationships.T
Book Club Week 5: Fighting Lies in Community
Check out Boll and Branch today and support the Jennie Allen Show!In week five of the book club for The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe, Jennie dives into what may be the deepest lie underneath them all: the belief that we are alone.While the core lies - I’m helpless, I’m worthless, I’m unlovable - show up in different ways, they all point to one underlying fear: I will end up alone.Jennie
Why You Feel Attacked (And What to Do About It) | Jennie Allen and Ryan Miller
In this episode, Jennie sits down with Ryan Miller to talk honestly about spiritual warfare - what it actually looks like, why so many of us feel it right now, and how to fight back without living in fear.Ryan shares his story of chasing success, identity, and performance, only to discover that the presence of God is what truly satisfies. Together, they dive into real conversations about
Book Club Week Four: Breaking Free
This week, Jennie walks through Book Club chapters 9-11 of The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe and answers the question we’ve all been building toward: how do we actually live free?Freedom isn’t just something you feel - it’s a way of life. And stepping into that life requires a shift in your perspective, posture, and daily practices.Resources & Links:GET JENNIE'S NEW BOOKSponsor a chi
Why do I react like that? | Jennie Allen with Dr. Adam Young
This week, Jennie sits down with therapist, author, and podcast host Dr. Adam Young for an honest conversation about story, trauma, healing, and why the lies we believe are often rooted far deeper than we realize.They talk about how childhood experiences shape our nervous systems, why you cannot simply “think” your way out of pain, and how real healing happens through integration, honesty
Book Club Week Three: Jesus Shows Us How to Fight
This week, Jennie continues the book club through The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe by moving beyond simply identifying lies - and into what it actually looks like to live free.She shares why knowing truth isn’t enough on its own, how Jesus modeled resisting lies in Matthew 4, and what it means to live from a completely different kingdom. If you’ve felt stuck, discouraged, or overwhelmed
When the Battle Feels Personal with Jonathan Pokluda
Jennie is joined by her friend and brother-in-ministry, Jonathan Pokluda, for a real conversation about spiritual warfare, identity, and the promises of God. JP shares how the enemy attacks through lies, especially in the places where we feel most vulnerable, and why staying close to Jesus is the only way to fight back. Together, they talk about the gap between what God has promised and w
Book Club Week Two: The Story Beneath the Story
Jennie continues the The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe book club by focusing on one of the most important steps toward freedom: naming the lie you’ve been believing.She walks through the three core lies - I am helpless, I am worthless, and I am unlovable - and how they quietly shape our lives, keeping us stuck in shame and striving. But the good news is that God offers a different story.
Behind the Scenes of What Happened at SEU with Jonathan Rivera
In this episode, Jennie sits down with Jonathan Rivera to talk about what happened at SEU during the 10-day outpouring that changed everything.Together, they relive the moment the room shifted, the confession that broke everything open, and what it was like to watch students stay, worship, repent, pray, and respond to the presence of God in a way neither of them had experienced before. Th
The Lie, the Brain, and the Way We Heal with Dr. Curt Thompson
In this episode, Jennie sits down with her longtime friend, mentor, and counselor Dr. Curt Thompson for a deep conversation about lies, healing, shame, neuroplasticity, and the power of community.Together, they explore why the lies we believe about ourselves can feel so normal that we stop noticing them, how those lies get embedded in us over time, and why freedom takes more than just hea
Book Club Week One: Freedom Starts Here
Check out Boll and Branch today and support the Jennie Allen Show!Welcome to Week One of the Book Club for The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe.In this episode, Jennie kicks off the journey by introducing the core idea behind the book: there is likely one foundational lie shaping the way you see yourself, God, and the world - and you may not even realize you believe it.But freedom begins wh
BONUS EPISODE: Live in Waco with Jonathan Pokluda and Jennie Allen
In this special live episode from Waco, Texas, Jennie sits down with her friend Jonathan “JP” Pokluda to talk about The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe, how core lies get planted in us, and what it looks like to actually fight them with truth, community, and the presence of Jesus.Together, they unpack the three core lies so many people live under - I am helpless, I am unlovable, I am worth
Freedom Worth Fighting For with Zac and Jennie Allen
In this episode, Jennie sits down with her husband, Zac, for a conversation about marriage, identity, spiritual warfare, counseling, parenting, and the core lies that quietly shape our lives.They also talk about Zac's own journey through depression and burnout, how performance died in him through suffering, and why that freedom changed everything. Together, they reflect on how lies form u
The Lie You Don't Know You Believe
It’s Book Launch Day!!!Jennie pulls back the curtain and shows us exactly what it looks like to fight the lies in real time.This episode is raw, vulnerable, and powerful - a front-row seat to what spiritual warfare actually looks like.If your life is built on “I am worthless,” “I am unlovable,” or “I am helpless,” it will shape every decision you make.But there is another story.You are no
The Secret to Stability with Beth Moore
Beth Moore is in the house - and this conversation is all about what it really looks like to walk with Jesus for the long haul, especially when ministry is hard, public, and costly.Follow Beth MooreResources & Links:GET JENNIE'S NEW BOOKJoin the fight clubFight Your Lie Tour Tickets hereREGISTER TO HOST AN IF:LOCALListen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeLearn More A
Before IF:One Night - Listen To This
IF:One Night is coming - one powerful evening, streaming live from Dallas on February 27th 2026 - completely FREE to the world. And today’s episode is a mashup of some of Jennie’s most important messages to prepare our hearts for what’s ahead.Stream for free from anywhere or host an IF:LocalResources & Links:Jennie’s new book "The Lie You Don't Know You Believe" is available for pre-o
Getting Ready for IF:One Night (The Best of IF 2024)
This episode is a powerful mashup of some of the most unforgettable moments from If Gathering 2024 - featuring Jennie, Christine Caine, and Sadie Robertson Huff.If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to live called, stay faithful in the storm, or remember what God has already done in your life - this episode is for you.As we prepare for If:One Night, we’re revisiting the moments that
Get Out of Your Head (Again)
In this episode, Jennie lays the foundation for The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe by revisiting what we learned in Get Out of Your Head: your thoughts matter - and you have more authority over them than you think.That means we are not helpless. We are not stuck. We can build new pathways. We can interrupt lies.Resources & Links:Jennie’s new book "The Lie You Don't Know You Believe" i
I Tried Everything…Then I Tried Jesus with Ally Yost
In this episode, Jennie sits down with Ally Yost to hear the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how her life shifted from internet success to genuine faith. Ally shares what it looked like to feel full on the outside but empty on the inside, and the quiet moment when God invited her to “really give Him a chance.”They talk about the power of reading the Bible for the first time, surrendering
The Lies We Inherit (and How to Break Them)
In this episode, Jennie begins unpacking the heart behind "The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe" and how the false narratives we carry often start earlier than we realize - sometimes even passed down through the environments that formed us.Jennie offers simple, practical steps to break these cycles: confess the lie, uncover where it began, replace it with truth, and allow God to renew your
The Relationship Mistake Almost Everyone Makes with Dr. Gary Chapman
Jennie sits down with Dr. Gary Chapman to explore how understanding love languages can transform the way we connect. They talk through processing past wounds, communicating love in ways that are actually felt, and building relationships that reflect God’s design - with honest wisdom from Dr. Chapman’s own 64-year marriage. Whether you’re single, dating, or married, this conversation offer
Answering Your Questions: Parenting, People-Pleasing, and Peace
In today’s episode, Jennie answers real questions sent in by listeners - questions about anxiety, people-pleasing, parenting, ministry, and how to know what voice you’re listening to when your thoughts won’t slow down. You’ll hear encouragement for single moms, worship leaders battling fear, and anyone feeling unqualified or unsure in their calling. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, dis
What No One Told Us About Following Jesus with Girls Gone Bible
Jennie sits down with Ari + Angela from Girls Gone Bible to talk about what it’s really been like watching God build something bigger than them.They share their story: sobriety, discipleship, mental health healing, and the “ripple effect” of faith. This conversation gets honest about ongoing struggles (waiting seasons, singleness, OCD tendencies, insecurity, eating disorder recovery), and
Answering Your Questions: Faith, Family, and What to Do Next
This episode is an honest conversation around questions many people quietly carry - family members who don’t believe, kids who are doubting, and the tension of running hard while learning to rest well.Jennie answers real listener questions and reminds us that God is at work even when outcomes feel slow, unclear, or exhausting.Resources & Links:Jennie’s new book "The Lie You Don't Know
Flashback Friday: Conflict Zones, The CIA, and Listening to God with Jamie Winship
We are bringing back one of our favorite episodes!What if following Jesus was less about carrying responsibility and more about responding to invitation?In part one of this conversation, Jennie sits down with Jamie Winship to talk about identity - not as something we achieve, but something we receive. Jamie shares his story of becoming a police officer, working in war zones, and learning
People-Pleasing, Fear, and the Cost of Faithfulness with Judah Smith
In this episode, Jennie sits down with Judah Smith for an honest conversation about faith, leadership, pride, people-pleasing, and what it really means to stay spiritually healthy in public ministry. Judah shares vulnerably about his journey as a pastor, author, and leader navigating platform, criticism, and the tension between obedience to God and approval from people. Together, they exp
The Slow Drift
Sometimes you don’t notice you’re believing a lie. You’re just floating and then you look up and realize you’re a mile away from peace, joy, and God.In this episode, Jennie talks about the slow drift - how subtle lies and loud inputs shape our minds over time, and why the fastest way back isn’t more effort…it’s coming back to Jesus.Resources & Links:Jennie’s new book "The Lie You Don'
Conversations on Mental Health, Thoughts, and Faith | The Jennie Allen Podcast NEW SEASON starts January 20th
A brand new season of The Jennie Allen Podcast is BACK on January 20th. This season, Jennie is leading us through conversations about freedom, faith, and fighting back against the lies we believe that keep us stuck. Don't miss new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday to hear practical steps from Jennie, conversations with your favorite guests, and encouragement that will challenge and chan
Getting Honest About What We Want
We talk a lot about sin, discipline, and behavior - but rarely about desire. In this episode, Jennie explores where our longings actually come from and why desire itself isn’t the problem.Drawing from Scripture and insights from Curt Thompson, this conversation reframes desire as something God-given that often gets misdirected.Resources & Links:Get the 2026 Dream Guide hereFight Your
A Better Way to Make Big Life Decisions with Jennie and Zac Allen
Every day, we’re making decisions - big and small - about our time, our energy, and our future. In this conversation, Jennie and Zac talk honestly about how they approach decision-making through the lens of surrender, community, and seasonality. From major life moves to everyday yes-or-no choices, this episode offers a grounded, practical framework for discerning what God is leading you i
What to do when you face Spiritual Warfare with Zac and Jennie Allen
Jennie and Zac share what it looks like to lead when the weight is heavy, when clarity feels distant, and when faith means stepping out onto the water without being able to see the boat anymore. This episode is an honest reflection on calling, courage, and choosing to keep walking even when the cost feels overwhelming.Resources & Links:Fight Your Lie Tour Tickets hereBe a part of what
Feeling helpless? Worthless? Unlovable? Listen the this.
This message is a wake-up call. Jennie unpacks the spiritual war happening in our generation - not just out there in the world, but in our minds. If you’ve been feeling the darkness get darker, the pressure get heavier, or the lies get louder… you are not imagining it. But the light is getting brighter too. And God is raising up an army.Jennie shares the three core lies the enemy whispers
The Real Reason You Feel Stuck
We all want transformation - but so many of us feel stuck. Jennie shares why change might not be happening in your life and the subtle ways we wait for God to do what He’s actually invited us to participate in. This episode dives into the tension between grace and discipline, how spiritual growth really happens, and the small daily rhythms that lead to real life change. If you’ve been fru
Fighting back against burnout
This episode is all about burnout, pressure, and what happens when we’re doing good things but feel completely worn out. Jennie 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
If You Want Deep Community, Start Here with Allie Schnacky and Austin Armstrong
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 Fol
Will I always feel lonely?
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
What Does The Bible Really Say About Divorce? | With Lysa Terkeurst and Joel Muddamalle
Divorce was never the story Lysa 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 paraly
Why am I still anxious?
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 share
Waiting or Wasting Time? | With DawnCheré Wilkerson
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 DawnCheréInstagramG
The Messy Middle
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 middl
The Honest Conversation About Marriage You Need to Hear with Zac and Jennie Allen
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 st
What I Wish I Knew In My 20's
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 a
The Cost Of Obedience with Joe L Barnes
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
Church Hurt Is Real - But Don’t Walk Away Yet
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 imperfe
Pressure, Purpose, and the Power of Following Jesus with Reece Weaver
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 fo
Is it the Voice of God or is it All in My Head?
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 saysTwo simple questions
Confession, Freedom, and the Power of Telling the Truth with Tim Ross
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 d
Is it Spiritual Attack or is Everything Falling Apart?
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
Conversations on Faith, Mental Health, and Freedom | The Jennie Allen Podcast Returns October 14th
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 believeThe new season drops on October 14th. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday. Subscribe now
If You Need Some Hope, This Story Is for You
Jennie is back with a special conversation to kick off the fall! She’s joined by her friend and co-laborer Tonya Prewett, 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 re
Meeting Jesus, Mental Health and Finding Your People with Girls Gone Bible
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 devotion
Stop Waiting for a Sign with Brooke Warnock
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
Honest Talk for Every Couple Who’s Stuck with Gabe and Rebekah Lyons
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:
Lonely
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.
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4 Question Reset with Chip Ingram
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 thro
How to Help Kids (and Yourself) When Anxiety Takes Over
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 a
How To Love Reading Your Bible Again with David Platt
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
Stuck
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.
If Love Feels Exhausting - You Need to Hear This with Jada Edwards
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,
Honesty vs. Venting
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 differe
My Story Starts in Kenya with Jey Mbiro
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 traje
Cynicism
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 delig
When You Don’t Know What To Do with Taya
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
Numb
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 recog
Burnout and Rest with Carey Nieuwhof
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 in
Co-Dependence
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 clini
The Battle You Can’t See with Jonathan Pokluda
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,
