S17 Ep2: God Behind Bars with Shelby Houston Brown and Isaac Holt

In this episode of the Made For This podcast, Jennie Allen is joined by pastor and author Tyler Staton for a deep and thoughtful conversation on faith, prayer, and the unseen spiritual realm.  Together, Jennie and Tyler explore the importance of acknowledging the unseen world that exists alongside our daily lives, particularly through the lens of Christian faith. They discuss how prayer is a powerful means of joining Jesus in His fight to reclaim all of creation and also the tension between surrendering to divine will and participating in God's plan through prayer, offering rich insights into spiritual warfare. Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation that will encourage you to engage more deeply in your prayer life and spiritual journey. HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team Get to know Tyler and Pre-Order Pre-Order - https://www.tylerstaton.com/ Join the Global Gathering of the Church on March 1st! CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest

In this powerful kickoff to Season 18 of the Made For This podcast, Jennie Allen sits down with Josh Youssef, President of Help The Persecuted, to discuss the unimaginable challenges faced by persecuted Christians across the Middle East. Together, they dive into the realities of faith under fire, sharing stories of believers who continue to stand strong despite suffering for their faith. Joining them is a pastor who shares his first hand account and experience of living in the Middle East who could flee, but chooses to stay to share the good news of the Gospel. This episode is an eye-opening invitation to not only learn about the persecution many Christians face but also take action to support and uplift the global church. Don’t miss this important conversation. HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team Learn more about Help The Persecuted and how to pray and partner! Join the Global Gathering of the Church on March 1st! CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest

Join us this season, every Tuesday and Thursday beginning September 17th, as we talk about Spiritual Warfare...a MUST-HAVE conversation! We are going to learn to fight back together and be on the offense. We are also going to have powerful conversations with friends and bring you stories about what God is doing across the world. Help us welcome our friends, Simple Modern, to the show! You will hear all season long how much we love these products and how this incredible company that makes great products is also generous! Go to simplemodern.com/madeforthis to see an entire page of Jennie's Simple Modern favorites. Her entire collection is 20% off, which is an exclusive for Simple Modern's Made for This fans. No code is even necessary, visit simplemodern.com/madeforthis, and the code is automatically applied when you add Jennie's favorites to your cart!

In this episode, Jennie Allen talks with Luke Lefevre about the groundbreaking event, Gather25 on March 1, 2025.  It has never been possible to gather the global church before and technology has finally made it possible.  Luke shares remarkable stories from across the globe and discusses the vision for the next decade, starting with the understanding of what true revival means and how it will spark evangelism worldwide. Listen in to be inspired by how every believer, no matter their phase of life, denomination or role within a church can contribute to this unprecedented movement of the global church. Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to greenlight.com/madeforthis! Gabb is offering $25 off any device to new customers—with no contract required!  Visit gabb.com/madeforthis! HELPFUL LINKS: Visit Gather25.com and click "I’m in!"  Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest

In this episode of the Made For This Podcast, Jennie Allen is joined by the beloved author and pastor, Max Lucado, for a thoughtful and encouraging conversation about the End Times. Max shares his wisdom on approaching this topic with generous curiosity rather than cynicism, reminding us that while we don't know the exact day or hour, we are given signs to understand the times. His insights will inspire you to dig deeper into Scripture and to hold onto hope as we navigate these uncertain times. Max concludes with a powerful prayer that you won’t want to miss! Head to factormeals.com/madeforthis50  and use code:madeforthis50 to get 50% off your first box and 20% off your next month! HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team Pre-Order Max's new book What Happens Next www.maxlucado.com CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest

This week on the Made For This Podcast, Jennie Allen sits down with Preston Perry, a passionate evangelist and husband to Jackie Hill Perry. Preston shares his powerful testimony of coming to faith in his teens and his unwavering commitment to spreading the message of Jesus. Preston’s vision is to inspire and equip a new generation of believers to share the gospel with the world, even if the fruits of their labor aren't seen until heaven. Enjoy an exclusive trial offer of 50% off your first subscription order at www.prose.com/madeforthis Sign up for a $1/per month trial period at www.shopify.com/madeforthis HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team Get your copy of Untangle Your Emotions here Get your copy of How To Tell The Truth by Preston Perry CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest

Join us as we delve into a pivotal moment in history you won't want to miss. In this episode, Jennie is honored to have Kim Phuc Phan Thai as the guest, sharing a story from the Vietnam War that will resonate for generations. Her unwavering faith amidst unimaginable circumstances is a powerful testament to resilience and forgiveness. Gabb Mobile is offering $25 off any device to new customers - head to www.gabb.com/madeforthis for the best deal! Get 15% off OneSkin with code:MADEFORTHIS at www.oneskin.co HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team Kim's book Fire Road CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest

Revival is stirring in unexpected places where forgiveness seems impossible. Join Issac Holt and Shelby Houston Brown in a powerful conversation as they recount the transformative work of God within American prisons and where they continue to serve!  Visit www.godbehindbars.com to learn more about how you can plug in! Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you visit www.greenlight.com/madeforthis Listen to the Bible with Dwell and get 25% off your membership at dwellbible.com/madeforthis HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest

Welcome to season 17! Join us each Tuesday this summer as we see how God is on the move!  This week we are kicking things off by talking about kids because we believe God is wildly on the move in kids and we believe in giving them tools and resources.  Jennie has taken two of her best-selling books, Get Out Of Your Hear and Find Your People, and created a new book for 8-14-year-olds called, You Are Not Alone.  We pray this will guide kids to overcome anxious thoughts and courageously believe what is true as they build community.  We’ve also created a leader guide and a guide for kids so you can walk through the book together alongside 6 NEW videos Jennie has created! Check out www.bollandbranch.com and use code:MADEFORTHIS to get 15% off PLUS free shipping! HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team Get your copy of You Are Not Alone Check out the FREE Leader and Young Reader Guides here! Save $10 on your first purchase with Storyworth by visiting www.storyworth.com/madeforthis!    Get 50% off your first box of Factor Meals + 20% off your next month while your subscription is active - visit www.factormeals.com/madeforthis50! CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest

Join Jennie for Season 17 over the summer each Tuesday as she brings stories of what God is doing around the world.  We hope this season gives you hope for the future and belief in what the global church is doing. Don't forget to visit gather25.com to see how you can join us on March 1, 2025 as we bring together every continent. Every denomination. Together - across 25 hours. And you are invited! Come say you're in!