The Jennie Allen Podcast

In this episode, Jennie Allen reflects on this past season and her own life experiences from the fall. She reads from Psalm 91, a passage that reminds us of God’s protection. Jennie shares a powerful story about a friend who has faced overwhelming suffering, raising the question many of us ask: Why is this happening? Jennie dives into the lie that hardship means God is angry or punishing us, and s...

In this special annual episode, Jennie Allen walks us through the Dream Guide —a tradition she and her husband, Zac, began in the car years ago. This practice is all about reflecting on the past year and dreaming about the future. As believers, we are called to remember what God has done in our lives and to be wise and intentional about what lies ahead. In this episode, Jennie encourages us to car...

This week, Jennie Allen is joined by renowned worship leader and songwriter Matt Redman. Matt has been instrumental in shaping worship for the last two decades, and in this episode, he shares how worship can be a powerful weapon in fighting the enemy. He also reflects on how the local church became a lifeline for him growing up and shaped his life of faith. In this authentic conversation, Jennie a...

This week, Jennie Allen is joined by her Gather teammate, Srikanth Srinivasan, to share his powerful story of coming to know Jesus and his journey from India to America. He also speaks passionately about what he believes is coming—a great awakening for the Church like never before. Don’t miss his inspiring testimony and insights into how God is working. Plus, Sri highlights the significance of Gat...

This week, Jennie Allen is joined by Dr. Pamela Pyle, board-certified physician and author of the upcoming book Anticipating Heaven . Dr. Pyle, who also serves on the board of Africa New Life, shares her unique perspective on death and eternity, both as a doctor and a believer. In this episode, they discuss the confidence we can have when living with the hope of heaven. Whether facing a diagnosis,...

In this special, short episode, Jennie joins us via a voice memo while on the road, sharing how she’s navigating spiritual warfare in real time. This raw and encouraging conversation touches on how faith and disappointment can coexist in the life of a believer. Simple Modern is changing the gift-giving game and we are starting our shopping with all our favorite things at the top of our lists! Shop...

In today's episode, Jennie talks with Dallas Jenkins about his newest project, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. For Dallas, this film is more than nostalgic entertainment; it’s the fulfillment of a calling. After years of praying for the chance to tell this story, he brings the Christmas message to life, sharing the true meaning of "unto you a child is born." Dallas believes that Christ came for e...

On today’s episode of Made For This, Jennie opens up about isolation and why God’s plan is for us to live in community with one another. Through the story of a man who was the only believer in his town, Jennie reflects on her own struggles with withdrawal, even when surrounded by a vibrant church and loving friends.  Jennie ends with a prayer for everyone feeling alone and leaves us with a challen...

This week on Made For This , Jennie Allen sits down with Mart Green, founder and CEO of Mardel Christian Stores, to explore the transformative power of generational generosity and intimacy with God. Their conversation delves into how true generosity is a direct response to following Jesus, and Mart reflects on his three core values, reminding us that “we exist to give it away.” Mart also shares in...

This week, Jennie Allen shares a powerful teaching on spiritual warfare from her home church (Watermark) at their Young Adult gathering, The Porch. Pastor Timothy Ateek sets the stage as Jennie dives into the reality of the unseen war around us. Jennie reminds us of the call to be alert and sober-minded, as 1 Peter 4:8 instructs. We can't ignore the battle God has invited us into. She also address...

This week, Jennie Allen is joined by our friend John Eldredge, and they’re diving deep into the realities of spiritual attack and authority. Right from the start, John teaches us how to pray over our homes and lives, giving us practical tools. He also tackles a question that many of us wonder about: How do you know when it’s a spiritual attack? In this conversation, we hope you’re equipped to reco...

In this special episode, we pulled Jennie Allen’s powerful talk from IF:Gathering 2023. Jennie opens up about a season in her life where she felt utterly exhausted and shares a thought-provoking question: What if God were coming back in 10 years? How would we live differently? How would we show up? Throughout this talk, Jennie dives into the two questions that have been transformative for her: God...

In this episode, Jennie talks with Jonathan Almonte, Manager of Support Engagement for Compassion in the Dominican Republic. Jonathan shares his powerful story, not just about growing up in poverty, but the spiritual warfare and demonic worship often tied to it. He speaks about how the local church, with the support of Compassion, transformed his life and the lives of many others in his community....

In this week’s episode, Jennie Allen is joined by Priscilla Shirer to talk about her latest movie, The Forge , which centers on the theme of discipleship. This conversation will challenge you to rethink the influence you have on those around you—don’t underestimate it! Priscilla also shares about her new book, I Surrender All , where she asks a powerful question: What are you more devoted to than...

In this week’s episode, Jennie sits down with Lysa TerKeurst to talk about trust! If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to trust people—whether from hurt, disappointment, or even just annoyance—this conversation is for you. Lysa dives into the difference between foolish trust and wise trust, sharing some of the red flags to watch for in relationships. They also tackle some of the biggest questi...

In today’s episode, Jennie takes us into the fascinating world of angels. Too often, we understand angels through cultural ideas rather than what Scripture says, so Jennie breaks it down with biblical truth - drawing on what she learned from her seminary class in Angelology. This conversation is a powerful reminder that we are part of a much bigger story and that God has assigned angels to protect...

Jennie and Phylicia Masonheimer dive into the reality of spiritual warfare and how the gospel is ultimately a story of a spiritual battle between God and evil. They discuss how to discern when we’re under spiritual attack and provide practical ways to combat it. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world face… all in Jesus Name, always in partnership wit...

Jennie takes us deeper into the topic of spiritual warfare by discussing demons and sharing personal stories and encounters. When we recognize that we are in a spiritual battle, and we understand who the enemy is, we can start to use the strategies, weapons, and resources God has given us to fight differently. We pray that this conversation will stir up our faith and help us see the battle around...

Jennie sits down with Jonathan Pokluda and Tonya Prewett to dive into the heart of UNITE, a powerful college revival sweeping across universities. What began as a dream has evolved into a movement of obedience, igniting a passion for Jesus in the next generation. Jonathan and Tonya share inspiring behind-the-scenes stories of how UNITE started and why they believe America is primed for a revival l...

In this first teaching of the season, Jennie shares the reality of spiritual warfare and how we’re all in a battle. She reminds us that while Jesus is coming back, the enemy is actively fighting for our souls. But we don’t need to be afraid because prayer is our most powerful weapon. When we understand the enemy, how he schemes, and what the Bible says about evil, we’re better equipped to fight fo...

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 pow...

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...

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 hea...

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...

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 i...