Made For This with Jennie Allen

If we could stop doing one thing today that could completely change how people view us, it's this.... complaining. In this episode, we're going to get really practical about Philippians 2:14-16 and talk about the fine line between authenticity and negativity. Download the Friend Guide on Jennie's website: jennieallen.com Follow Jennie on Instagram: instagram.com/jenniesallen

Zac and I have fought hard for the marriage we have now. We've been married for 22 years and I can't imagine a more supportive spouse and we absolutely delight in cheering each other on. We have become the best of friends but I mean it when I say it is hard-fought. Five years in, we wondered if we were going to make it at all. Whether you are single, in a difficult marriage, or in a marriage you hope is constantly getting better, I hope episode 6 encourages you and gives you a lot of hope. Read more from Jennie: jennieallen.com Download the Friend Guide: jennieallen.com/friend-guide Follow Jennie on Instagram: instagram.com/jenniesallen

In this episode, we are diving into a difficult topic. Guys- division and competition are killing the Church. And maybe you haven't even noticed it in yourself. But I see it everywhere I look and we have to fight it better! God has laid out the way for us to do it. I believe in us and I know God wants to tell a better story through us. Let's talk about how we can cheer each other on instead of competing. Read more from Jennie: jennieallen.com Download the Friend Guide: jennieallen.com/friend-guide Follow Jennie on Instagram: instagram.com/jenniesallen Read Philippians 2:1-11: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2&version=ESV

On this episode, Dr. Curt Thompson will unpack shame and how it is affecting all of us. What we’re talking about is raw and hard but if we get these things right, it could change everything in our relationship to God and others. I get a little emotional in this episode and wrestle with it! You can find Dr. Thompson's book 'The Soul of Shame' here: http://bit.ly/CurtThompson More from Jennie: jennieallen.com Jennie's devotional 'Made for This' here: madeforthisdevo.com

Learn how to cultivate life-giving conversations and friendships by shifting away from gossip. Embrace positivity in relationships inspired by biblical principles. Navigate challenges with a positive mindset and combat negative emotions by celebrating others.

You don’t want to miss this conversation I had with my 17-year-old daughter Kate about making friends when it’s hard. She BRINGS IT! We talk about how to make friends when you start completely over, why it’s important to get alone time even when you don’t think you need it, and how to shift a friend culture. This applies to all of us, at any age! You’ll even get to hear a raw moment between us. I know you’ll love this episode because Kate’s difficult transition is something all of us face at some point in our lives. Moving somewhere new is HARD. Join us on this episode! Read more from Jennie: jennieallen.com Follow Jennie on Instagram: instagram.com/jenniesallen Download the free Friend Guide: jennieallen.com

How do I make friends? This is a question we all ask no matter our age or stage of life. Join me as I talk about the biggest problem we face as we try to make friends. The Apostle Paul, the author of the letter to the Philippian church, knew this and knew friendship and community were not about him, it was about others and about living on mission. Let’s look at the book of Philippians together to see what happens when God is at the center of our relationships. Let’s also address the elephant in the room… co-dependency. How do we know if we’re in a co-dependent relationship and what do we do about it? We’re going there in episode 1… join us! Read more from Jennie: jennieallen.com Follow Jennie on Instagram: instagram.com/jenniesallen Download the free Friend Guide: jennieallen.com

Set free and running with God, this is what you were made for! In season 1, Jennie Allen, author of Nothing to Prove and founder and visionary of IF:Gathering will open up the Scriptures and answer questions on building deep relationships like: How do I find my people? Why am I so lonely? How do I deal with comparison? How do I handle conflict? Hear from some fun guests along the way and join the conversation. Subscribe now! And thanks to Jake Scott for the soundtrack for this podcast. You can hear more from Jake at JakeScottMusic.com