The Jennie Allen Podcast The Honest Conversation About Marriage You Need to Hear with Zac and Jennie Allen
Nov 6, 2025
In this heartfelt discussion, Zac Allen, an entrepreneur and husband to host Jennie Allen, shares their journey through young marriage and the struggles that nearly tore them apart. From their long-distance courtship marked by heartfelt letters to transformative counseling, they candidly explore the realities of staying committed when times get tough. Their insights on empathy, mentorship, and the importance of shared spiritual missions offer valuable advice for anyone in love or looking to find it. Their story shows that love is nurtured through grace and intentionality.
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How They Met And Fell In Love
- Jennie and Zac met at college, dated briefly, then maintained a long-distance relationship through handwritten prayer journals mailed back and forth.
- Zac recorded their early dates on a camcorder and both remember spiritual conversations as pivotal to their connection.
Married Young, Unsure And Jetlagged
- They got engaged and married very young, before turning 21, and felt uncertain about lifelong commitment at first.
- Their honeymoon highlighted how little they actually knew each other and foreshadowed a difficult early marriage.
Counseling Turned The Marriage
- Their first five years were especially hard, with toddlers and parenting pressure exposing emotional disconnects.
- Weekly counseling for two years around year five changed everything by teaching them to meet each other's needs.
