The Jennie Allen Podcast

I can't wait for you to meet my friend Tasha! This is a unique episode because you’re going to see inside a friendship that isn’t always easy and yet has been one of the most fruitful of any relationships I have. Tasha and I have put a lot of intentional work into our friendship and we have had a lot of hard conversations about race and differences, and I am so incredibly grateful for her. Her org...

Conflict happens to all of us and I want you to know what to do when you find yourself there. Have you ever been in a toxic relationship you knew you needed to let go of but wondered if it was ok? I’ve always known boundaries are important in relationships but I’ve never known what the Biblical time to do that is. I decided we needed to talk about this with an expert… Dr. John Townsend. Get ready...

People ask me all the time what to do when they’re in conflict with a friend. This is a part of real life and not something to be afraid of! I want to help you move through it and have a good understanding of what the Bible has to say. We talk about everything from cat-fights and politics. Download the Friend Guide: jennieallen.com

You will not want this episode to end! Jim Cofield is a pastor, author, life coach, and works with pastors on retreats. You will love what he has to say about the basics of being a healthy person, what is really happening when we walk into a room of people, what the greatest gift we can give others really is, and some practical ways to make changes today. Learn more about Crosspoint Ministry: cros...

Let's talk about what to look for and how to find your inner circle of people you deeply invest in and pursue Jesus with. It takes work and vulnerability and it's worth it. I want to tell you a little bit about some of my people and the journey I've been on since I moved to a new city! Get the Made For This devo: madeforthisdevo.com Read Philippians 3: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=...

We are living more isolated than ever, and something has to change before it's too late. You will love this conversation I had with Jefferson Bethke because he actually lives this radical connectedness out! You will get some practical ideas to fight for relationships in your life and be challenged to get out of your house and start talking to your neighbors more often. Follow Jeff and his wife Aly...

We were meant to depend on God for everything... I want to us to consider what we're giving our people when they come to us with their joys, hurts, and questions. Are we truly listening to understand? Are we giving them God not just catchphrases that will help for a moment? Let's dive into this and press the reset button on our conversations. It could change someone's life forever! Follow Jennie o...

If anyone presses in and gets me talking about the real stuff in life, it's Jessica Honegger. We adopted our sons from Rwanda together and her friendship has been a gift to me. If you're looking for real, raw, honest friendship, this episode will show you the hard work that friendship is but how rewarding it is when we don't settle for the shallow stuff in each other. Download the Friend Guide on...

If we could stop doing one thing today that could completely change how people view us, it's this.... complaining. In this episode, we're going to get really practical about Philippians 2:14-16 and talk about the fine line between authenticity and negativity. Download the Friend Guide on Jennie's website: jennieallen.com Follow Jennie on Instagram: instagram.com/jenniesallen

Zac and I have fought hard for the marriage we have now. We've been married for 22 years and I can't imagine a more supportive spouse and we absolutely delight in cheering each other on. We have become the best of friends but I mean it when I say it is hard-fought. Five years in, we wondered if we were going to make it at all. Whether you are single, in a difficult marriage, or in a marriage you h...

In this episode, we are diving into a difficult topic. Guys- division and competition are killing the Church. And maybe you haven't even noticed it in yourself. But I see it everywhere I look and we have to fight it better! God has laid out the way for us to do it. I believe in us and I know God wants to tell a better story through us. Let's talk about how we can cheer each other on instead of com...

On this episode, Dr. Curt Thompson will unpack shame and how it is affecting all of us. What we’re talking about is raw and hard but if we get these things right, it could change everything in our relationship to God and others. I get a little emotional in this episode and wrestle with it! You can find Dr. Thompson's book 'The Soul of Shame' here: http://bit.ly/CurtThompson More from Jennie: jenni...

What do you and your friends circle around? Do you find yourself coming home from hanging out with your friends feeling discouraged or encouraged? I think the answer to how we have life-giving relationships lies in what we talk about, what we circle around. We can shift the entire culture of our friendships by doing this one thing... quit talking about other people. Join the conversation! Read mor...

You don’t want to miss this conversation I had with my 17-year-old daughter Kate about making friends when it’s hard. She BRINGS IT! We talk about how to make friends when you start completely over, why it’s important to get alone time even when you don’t think you need it, and how to shift a friend culture. This applies to all of us, at any age! You’ll even get to hear a raw moment between us. I...

How do I make friends? This is a question we all ask no matter our age or stage of life. Join me as I talk about the biggest problem we face as we try to make friends. The Apostle Paul, the author of the letter to the Philippian church, knew this and knew friendship and community were not about him, it was about others and about living on mission. Let’s look at the book of Philippians together to...

Set free and running with God, this is what you were made for! In season 1, Jennie Allen, author of Nothing to Prove and founder and visionary of IF:Gathering will open up the Scriptures and answer questions on building deep relationships like: How do I find my people? Why am I so lonely? How do I deal with comparison? How do I handle conflict? Hear from some fun guests along the way and join the...