Untangle Your Emotions w/ Jennie Allen | Girls Gone Bible
Feb 9, 2024
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Jennie Allen discusses emotions, childhood trauma, therapy, and relationships. They cover identifying emotions, impact of childhood trauma, importance of community, sin's effect on mental health, supporting loved ones with depression, and love/relationships.
Identifying and addressing emotions, dealing with childhood trauma, and embracing therapy are crucial for emotional well-being.
Introducing children to God from a young age, emphasizing faith in everyday life, and seeking His Kingdom first foster a strong foundation of belief.
Transitioning from parental panic to prayerful trust, establishing relationships based on grace and communication, and nurturing faith through challenging situations are essential in parenting.
Deep dives
The Power of Surrendering to God in Parenting
Parenting is marked by a sense of panic followed by prayer and open communication. Building trust with kids through grace, talking, and relationships is crucial. The journey involves navigating through mistakes, discipline, but ultimately establishing a close bond. Surrendering to God plays a significant role, offering peace and guidance amidst the challenges of raising children.
Teaching Kids about God
Introducing children to God from a young age through storybook Bibles and everyday activities fosters a deeper understanding of faith. Encouraging insightful conversations about God's creations and incorporating faith into daily life helps instill a strong foundation of belief in kids. Emphasizing the importance of seeking the Kingdom of God first helps develop a fundamental understanding of faith and its application in everyday life.
Navigating Parental Panic and Trusting God's Plan
Parental anxiety when witnessing children's struggles is a common experience. Transitioning from panic to prayerful trust in God's plan is key. Establishing strong relationships with kids built on grace, communication, and discipline fosters an environment that nurtures faith and resilience in challenging situations.
Incorporating Therapy and Mental Health Awareness
Recognizing the value of therapy in untangling emotional issues and promoting mental well-being is essential. Viewing therapy as a resource for addressing and overcoming struggles can lead to improved emotional health and a deeper understanding of oneself. Embracing therapy without shame fosters personal growth and emotional resilience.
Dealing with Depression and Seeking Help
The podcast episode discusses the challenges of dealing with depression, highlighting personal experiences of going through deep emotional struggles. It emphasizes the importance of seeking help and support during such difficult times. The speaker shares how therapy and medication played a crucial role in addressing her husband's depression, stressing the significance of not hesitating to seek professional assistance.
Navigating Relationships and Marriage Challenges
The episode delves into the dynamics of relationships, particularly marriage, highlighting the importance of weathering challenging seasons together. It explores the evolution of love in a long-term relationship and the impact of going through hardships as a couple. The speaker shares personal insights on how shared experiences, emotional growth, and mutual efforts strengthen marital bonds over time.
hi friends. raise your hand if you're an honorary ggb member 🙋🏼♀️ guys!! we have such an incredible guest today. the wise & inspiring miss Jennie Allen! she has a new book out called Untangle Your Emotions and we can truly all take a page out of this book. Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary of IF: Gathering as well as the New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head, Made for This, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. A frequent speaker at national events and conferences, she is a passionate leader, following God's call on her life to catalyze a generation to live what they believe. Jennie earned a master's in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. She and her husband, Zac, have four children. we cover so many things from how to identify and deal with emotions, what God says about sadness, how childhood trauma effects us as adults, how community is essential, why she is such a fan of therapy, how sin can destroy your mental health, what to do if your loved one is battling depression, and we end with talking about everyones favorite: love, dating, marriage, relationships!!! this is genuinely one of our favorite conversations we've ever had. Jennie is a force and we loved getting to know her. you can follow along her life and career: https://www.instagram.com/jennieallen/https://www.jennieallen.com/ and we encourage you to buy, like, all of her books. https://www.jennieallen.com/books we love you guys sooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible
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