Church Hurt Is Real - But Don’t Walk Away Yet

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 doorGood Shepherd theology: why “You anoint my head with oil” means protection, healing, and rest for anxious heartsCollaboration & communion: real talk before great songs - and why we’re made for bothGrief & marriage: holding loss and love at the same time, and the legacy Joe wants more than platformFollow Along With JoeInstagramListen NowResources & Links:GRAB YOUR IF ONE NIGHT TICKETSListen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeLearn More About JennieFollow Jennie on social:InstagramFacebookJennie’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 | YouTubeLearn More About JennieFollow Jennie on social:InstagramFacebookJennie’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 opinionsThe power of servant leadership: representing something greater than yourselfBody image, health, and setting a realistic, healthy standard for the next generationWhy community, mentors, and Bible study matter when life gets loudMarriage in the spotlight: staying a team when everything changes overnightA simple posture for calling: “Lord, use me—one obedient step at a time”Resources & Links:GRAB YOUR IF ONE NIGHT TICKETSListen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeLearn More About JennieFollow Jennie on social:InstagramFacebookJennie’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 saysTwo simple questions that can change your prayer lifeHow obedience and trust open the door to hearing His voiceWhy God often gives direction one step at a timeIf 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 TICKETSListen to more episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeLearn More About JennieFollow Jennie on social:InstagramFacebookJennie’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 stuckResources & Links:Listen to more from Jennie HEREFollow Jennie on Instagram HERELEARN MOREJennie'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 believeThe 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.comFollow Jennie on social:Instagram: @jennie­allenFacebook: Jennie AllenYouTube 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 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 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