Made For This with Jennie Allen

This week, Jennie delves into apostle Paul’s journey as he grapples with the immense pressure to conform and the transformative power of embracing our own authentic path. We’re not meant to be bound by the expectations and traditions of others but to seek a direct connection with God. You’ll hear how Jennie’s listened time and again to God's unique call for her, even when it doesn't align with societal norms or the opinions of those around her. MAIN POINTS: 0:00 Jennie reads from Galatians 1:11-17 1:00 What we can learn from Paul’s story 3:00 Jennie uses IF Gathering as her example 3:56 Accepting what God has given us 10:25 When we feel pressure from the outside world HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter Sign up for texts from Jennie and Team CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest

In this episode, Jennie and Dr. Alicia Britt Chole talk about getting lost in the night and just how normal it is. If you are searching in your journey of faith – you aren’t alone. Joab, Elijah, Moses, and even Jesus have all been here. Just because we are followers of Christ doesn’t mean we won’t suffer. Jennie and Dr. Chole’s conversation shows us how God is inviting us to be with Him in that darkness and explains why challenging and questioning Him is all part of the process. Thanks to our partner, HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50madeforthis and use code:50madeforthis for 50% off plus free shipping! MAIN POINTS: 1:10 The normalcy of feeling disillusioned with God. 13:46 Our invitation to sit with God in our darkness 23:42 The importance of having an honest dialogue with God HELPFUL LINKS: Book: The Night is Normal Dr. Alicia Britt Chole’s website Join the newsletter Sign up for texts from Jennie and Team CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest

In this podcast, Jennie Allen discusses the concept of disappointment and the pressure to please God. She explores the idea that Christianity is about a relationship with God, not just our actions. The episode focuses on the parallels between Paul's message in Galatians and Jennie's personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of trust in God's grace. It also touches on the struggles individuals face in feeling they are disappointing God and the need to prioritize a relationship with Him.

We are all under pressure whether it’s expectations, trying to achieve something, or even the weight of trying not to disappoint people. But - it isn’t always an enemy, sometimes it can even be a gift. Over the next 12 weeks, we will walk through Galatians on Tuesdays and a different guest will join me on Thursdays. We'll answer questions like - have I really accepted who I am and who I am not? Can I let other people be different, think differently? When do I know when I've messed up too many times for God? Let's talk about it. HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter Sign up for texts from Jennie and Team CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest RESOURCES: Abba’s Child by Brennan Manning Grace Awakening by Charles Swindoll

200 people gave their lives to Jesus at Auburn University last week. I want to tell you the story! Let's talk about Auburn And don't forget that IF:Gathering 2024 is coming this Feb. 23-24, 2024, and before we sell out... we saved some seats at Dickie's Arena in Fort Worth, TX just for you! Get $20 off your ticket at if2024.com/tickets and use promo code MFT while tickets are available. HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter Sign up for texts from Jennie and Team, text the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest

This bonus season is all about discipleship, and we are sharing never-before-heard talks from Jennie over the years. This episode is Jennie’s message from IF:Gathering 2023 where she is urging us to be ready and live like Jesus is coming soon. Learn what it means to live like God delights in us, what happens when we approach Him like children, and how to make the most of the time and place we find ourselves. Watch All of IF:2023 on Demand TAKE THE FRIEND TYPE QUIZ: What Type of Friend are You? HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest

This bonus season is all about discipleship, and we are sharing never-before-heard talks from Jennie over the years. This episode is from a workshop from Jennie at IF:Lead 2020, which was just a few months after the whole world shut down. Though our day to day looks different than it did back then, God is still calling us to use the time we have in the places we are to do His will. Listen as Jennie shares how we can dream for what is to come even if we are in a season of unknown. You’ll want to grab a pen and notebook as we dive in! TAKE THE FRIEND TYPE QUIZ: What Type of Friend are You? HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest Thanks, HelloFresh! Go to hellofresh.com/50MADEFORTHIS and use code 50MADEFORTHIS for 50% off + 15% off the next two months.

What if simple conversations over meals, just every day moments could change everything? What if just one step of obedience is how to help someone in your life know and love God? Well, don't wait. Listen to today's episode about the person who changed Jennie's life many years ago in college and how it all started with cookies and her simple yes. TAKE THE FRIEND TYPE QUIZ: What Type of Friend are You? HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest

Learn how to read your Bible with Jennie. This bonus season is all about discipleship, and we are sharing some of Jennie's best conversations from over the years. This episode is from a study made in partnership with IF:Gathering and RightNow Media called "How to Read Your Bible". If you are a RightNow Media subscriber, you can find the full 6-week series streaming. If you want to do the study with friends, you can buy the study PDF for only $10! https://shoppe.ifgathering.com/products/how-to-read-your-bible-pdf TAKE THE FRIEND TYPE QUIZ: What Type of Friend are You? HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest Thanks Prose Hair Care! - Get 15% off your first order by visiting prose.com/MADEFORTHIS - your healthy hair regimen customized for YOU!

Here is another episode from the Made For This archives! If prayer is the greatest tool we have to connect with God, to fight sin, and see miracles in the lives of others, why is it so hard to do? Listen as Jennie shares the reasons we struggle, how to overcome those struggles, and what has changed her own prayer life over the last year. TAKE THE FRIEND TYPE QUIZ: What Type of Friend are You? HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest Thank you to our partner, Athletic Greens! Visit drinkag1.com/madeforthis to receive a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.