The Jennie Allen Podcast

One of the things that should set us apart as followers of Christ is that we would regard others more important than ourselves. This is how we’re built to love and be loved in our relationships. Hear from special guest Zac Allen about how he and Jennie cheer each other on in marriage and support each other in what God has made them to be. Download the friend guide PDF: jennieallen.com Become one o...

So much about having life-giving relationships lies in what it is we talk about. When we fixate on the negative, we can leave feeling discouraged and drained. Hear how to build a culture within your community that is safe and encouraging with friend ground rules, and learn from Dr. Curt Thompson about how we can dismantle shame that keeps us from connecting with others. Download the friend guide P...

​​We’re back for the summer with a vintage Made For This season as we revisit some of our top episodes from season 1! On today’s episode, we’re talking about how to make friends and how to keep them. You’ll hear some great advice from special guest Kate Allen on how to intentionally pursue friendships when starting from scratch. Download the friend guide PDF: jennieallen.com Become one of our text...

Develop a vision for how your relationships will look and watch how small, intentional decisions can create big shifts in your friendships. Here are 3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and 1 challenge for the weekend. Find the prayer for community inside the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by text...

If you’ve read the book, you’ve seen his name all over it. We’re talking about vulnerability with Dr. Curt Thompson, the role it plays in our relationships, and how we can be a safe friend to our few. Find Dr. Curt Thompson’s book The Soul of Desire here: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Desire-Discovering-Neuroscience-Community/dp/1514002108 Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get y...

Imagine doing life with a few good friends who encourage you and challenge you–where you are fully known and loved. That is what I want for you. There is power in being close with your few. Download the book club PDF: jennieallen.com Get a copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/m...

We’re looking at how to prioritize friendships and hang on to our people now that we’ve found them. Here are 3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and 1 challenge for the weekend. Download the book club PDF: jennieallen.com Get a copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Thank you, Olive&June! Get 20% off your f...

We can’t talk about finding your people without talking about when to walk away from toxic people. Gary Thomas shares what to do when faced with relationships that are unhealthy and keeping us from doing what God has called us to. Find Gary Thomas’ new book When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310346762 Download the book club guide PDF here: jenniea...

This is one of the most important chapters from Find Your People. Now that you’ve found them, how do you hang on to them? Here are seven traps to avoid that can derail your friendships. Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Learn more about the 7 week Fin...

Here is a bonus teaching on the importance of vulnerability. Plus. Chloe takes over with this week’s 3-2-1. 3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and 1 challenge for the weekend. Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Take your free in-depth hair qui...

Today we’re talking to Pastor Matt Canlis, and I’m so excited for you to hear from him. He did a documentary called Godspeed that follows his time as a priest in parishes across Scotland and shares how that experience shaped the way he views living in community today. Find out more at livegodspeed.org Download the book club PDF: jennieallen.com Get a copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.co...

We’re talking about two huge topics: family and the church. We cannot talk about finding your people without touching on these two topics, and I want to offer you some hope when diving into both. Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Get $20 off your firs...

Living life committed to one another can be the hardest part of relationships, but it’s also the best part. Here are 3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and 1 challenge for the weekend. Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 To get started with Dwe...

I’m sitting back down with our good friend Pastor X and his wife to get an update from The Middle East. As we talk about community, this is a whole different picture of what the church can do and what the church can be. GIVE to Global Catalytic Ministries here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/GlobalCatalyticMinistriesInc/GCMdonations.html Download the Afghanistan 7 Day Prayer Guide: ifgather...

When you choose to live fully known by others in deep community, there will come a point where you will run into conflict. We don’t need to fear it. We need to lean into conflict and be people who work through it and stay. Download the book club PDF: jennieallen.com Get a copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Thanks H...

Let’s take a look at where you’re already living on mission or where you could be living on mission. Here are 3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and 1 challenge for the weekend. Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Thanks Native. Get 20% off you...

Today I’m sitting down with two of my life-long people, my sister Brooke Warnock and my brother-in-law Tony Warnock. Hear how they have built community at their ranch for those that live and work there and those that visit. Learn more about Lost Valley Ranch at lostvalleyranch.com and on Instagram @lostvalleyranch Learn more about Brooke's Life Planning: brookewarnock.com Download the book club PD...

Choosing to live life on mission with others in community should be one of our primary decision makers. Whether it’s choosing what job to take, what college to attend, or church you’re going to join, who you do life with should be the main factor in deciding what you do, how you do it, and why you do it. Download the book club PDF: jennieallen.com Get a copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook...

Living accountable to a few trusted friends can be the most life changing thing for you. Here are 3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and 1 challenge for the weekend. Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Thanks, StoryWorth! Get $10 off your first...

This is one of the most incredible stories you’ll ever hear. We heard about "S" from our work with Pastor X in the Middle East. She was outside of Afghanistan when the Taliban were taking over, and she was determined to get back in because of her love of God and love of people. She risked her life to do this interview, and we know you’ll never be the same. GIVE to Global Catalytic Ministries here:...

Accountability in relationships might not sound exciting, but it has been the greatest protection in my life. It’s not just having people to call you out, it’s also having people to cheer you on and run this race with you. I love living accountable to my few, and I’m telling you—you want this! Download the free Find Your People book club kit: jennieallen.com Get Find Your People book here: findyou...

Vulnerability can be so hard, but it’s worth working for. Here are 3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and 1 challenge for the weekend. Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Take your free in-depth hair quiz and save 15% off your first Prose order...

I’m talking with two of my dearest friends, Ann Voskamp and Jessica Honegger, about deep vulnerability within friendships. We are sharing about dealing with lies and past wounds, confession, and the power of “staying in the room” with our safe people. Find Ann's book "WayMaker" here: https://www.amazon.com/WayMaker-Finding-Youve-Always-Dreamed/dp/0310352193 Get Jessica's book "Imperfect Courage" h...

Vulnerability with your few can feel scary, but it is vital for deep friendships. Hear how we were created to share our weaknesses and why this is the greatest way to live. Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.co...

Find out what type of friend you are and see what power and uniqueness you bring to your friendships. Here are 3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and 1 challenge for the weekend. Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267