Made For This with Jennie Allen

If we can shift from complaining and grumbling, it will shift the way people view us. Hear from Jennie and Jessica Honegger as they talk about the importance of what we talk about and how we can find hope and joy in choosing to focus on what is good. Download the friend guide PDF: jennieallen.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/madeforthis

One of the things that should set us apart as followers of Christ is that we would regard others more important than ourselves. This is how we’re built to love and be loved in our relationships. Hear from special guest Zac Allen about how he and Jennie cheer each other on in marriage and support each other in what God has made them to be. Download the friend guide PDF: jennieallen.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/madeforthis16 and use code MADEFORTHIS16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!

Learn how to create safe and encouraging relationships with ground rules and dismantle shame that hinders connection. Explore the impact of vulnerability, shame, and confession in fostering genuine relationships and combating isolation.

​​We’re back for the summer with a vintage Made For This season as we revisit some of our top episodes from season 1! On today’s episode, we’re talking about how to make friends and how to keep them. You’ll hear some great advice from special guest Kate Allen on how to intentionally pursue friendships when starting from scratch. Download the friend guide PDF: jennieallen.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/madeforthis16 and use code MADEFORTHIS16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!

Develop a vision for how your relationships will look and watch how small, intentional decisions can create big shifts in your friendships. Here are 3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and 1 challenge for the weekend. Find the prayer for community inside the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Thanks, StoryWorth! Get $10 off your first purchase at storyworth.com/madeforthis

If you’ve read the book, you’ve seen his name all over it. We’re talking about vulnerability with Dr. Curt Thompson, the role it plays in our relationships, and how we can be a safe friend to our few. Find Dr. Curt Thompson’s book The Soul of Desire here: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Desire-Discovering-Neuroscience-Community/dp/1514002108 Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/madeforthis

Imagine doing life with a few good friends who encourage you and challenge you–where you are fully known and loved. That is what I want for you. There is power in being close with your few. Download the book club PDF: jennieallen.com Get a copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/madeforthis16 and use code MADEFORTHIS16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!

We’re looking at how to prioritize friendships and hang on to our people now that we’ve found them. Here are 3 questions to ask, 2 verses to dig deeper, and 1 challenge for the weekend. Download the book club PDF: jennieallen.com Get a copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Thank you, Olive&June! Get 20% off your first mani system at oliveandjune.com/madeforthis20 Here is the Tim Keller Podcast I sent to Lindsey this week: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-sermons-podcast-by-gospel-in-life/id352660924?i=1000532791674

We can’t talk about finding your people without talking about when to walk away from toxic people. Gary Thomas shares what to do when faced with relationships that are unhealthy and keeping us from doing what God has called us to. Find Gary Thomas’ new book When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310346762 Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267

This is one of the most important chapters from Find Your People. Now that you’ve found them, how do you hang on to them? Here are seven traps to avoid that can derail your friendships. Download the book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.com Get your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Become one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267 Learn more about the 7 week Find Your People video Bible study at jennieallen.com/bible-studies