
Made For This with Jennie Allen
Jennie Allen is the 2x New York Times bestselling author of 'Find Your People' and 'Get Out Of Your Head'. She is also the founder and visionary of IF:Gathering. She is a passionate leader following God's call on her life to catalyze a generation to live what they believe. Jennie has a Masters in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Zac, and their four children. ________ SHORT. FUN. TRUTH. REAL CONVERSATION ABOUT THE STRUGGLES WE ARE FACING AND THE GOD THAT SETS US FREE. Two episodes release each week - one episode of Jennie teaching and one interview.
Latest episodes

Mar 26, 2024 • 26min
S16 Ep9: Is being afraid a sin? (UYE 9)
Jennie and Kate discuss the importance of seeking help for depression. Emotions are gifts that lead us to truth. Embracing vulnerability and authenticity can strengthen faith. Balance negative emotions with truth and take intentional action. Explore the power of raw emotions, prayer, and connection with God.

Mar 21, 2024 • 38min
S16 Ep8: Dr. Lindsey Gibson on Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (UYE 8)
Dr. Lindsey Gibson, a clinical psychologist, discusses traits of emotionally mature/immature parents, setting boundaries with unhealthy parents, and expressing needs gracefully. Explore insights into navigating relationships with emotionally immature parents and fostering emotional well-being.

Mar 19, 2024 • 23min
S16 Ep7: Emotional Maturity Requires Telling the Truth (UYE 7)
Jennie and Kate discuss the purpose of emotions connecting us to God. They emphasize the importance of being honest and vulnerable in relationships. Exploring emotional truths can strengthen connections. Connecting emotions with faith can deepen spiritual growth.

Mar 14, 2024 • 40min
S16 Ep6: Dr. Curt Thompson on Spiritual Bypassing and Group Sharing (UYE 6)
Dr. Curt Thompson discusses embracing vulnerability, creating authentic communities, and the pitfalls of spiritual bypassing. They explore the transformative power of shared emotions, the importance of genuine connection, and the impact of healing grief. The conversation delves into group dynamics, emotional contagion, and building deep community connections for personal growth.

Mar 12, 2024 • 15min
S16 Ep5: Emotional Responses & Their Impact (UYE 5)
In this podcast, Jennie and Kate discuss the 3 responses to emotions: control, conceal, and cope. They emphasize the importance of identifying the core of emotions and shifting language from 'I think' to 'I feel'. They highlight that emotions are not sinful, it's what we do with them that matters.

Mar 7, 2024 • 28min
S16 Ep4: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone on the Olympics and Following Jesus
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the youngest track and field athlete to win 2 Olympic gold medals, discusses overcoming fear with faith, stewarding well what God has given, and the joy of leaning on the Lord in a podcast about her new book and balancing a busy life.

Mar 5, 2024 • 28min
S16 Ep3: The Root of Your Emotional Responses (UYE 3)
Explore the root of emotions and how they connect us to ourselves, others, and God. Learn how the enemy tries to use emotions to separate us, but God wants to move us towards life. Discover the importance of community in processing emotions. Practice reflecting on the origins of your emotions and seeking insight from the Lord. Join the newsletter for more insights on emotions and check out the book club guide for further reading.

Mar 1, 2024 • 17min
S16: Gather25 - 25 Hours, 2.5 Billion Believers (BONUS)
The global church gathered together like never before - Gather25!
Jennie woke up from a dream with this question - “what if Jesus came back in 10 years? What if it was sooner than we think, are we ready? Would it change the way we are living today? Would we do something that we have never done before?”
Right now on Earth, there are 5.5 billion people who do not know Jesus. We need the 2.5 billion Jesus followers to pray, to repent, to worship, and to be commissioned: sending us out to reach everyone we know. This is what Gather25 is all about.
Technology has connected us all and has opened a door that can gather the Church like never before. From every time zone, continent, and nation we will all be connected at once, lifting praises to the Lord. Different leaders and preachers will be leading us and Gather25 will be hosted live from all continents. This event will be translated into every major language and will be FREE for all.
We are sending out the whole body of Christ to reach the whole world for the Gospel.
Every continent. Every denomination. Together across 25 hours. March 1, 2025
Go to Gather25.com and click the “I’M IN” button for more information and follow Gather25 on social platforms to stay connected!
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Feb 29, 2024 • 27min
S16 Ep2: Did Jesus Feel Emotion? (UYE 2)
Actor Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in The Chosen, discusses how Jesus was emotional like us, emphasizing the importance of emotions in connecting with God and others. They explore the authenticity of portraying Jesus, the power of prayer in healing, and the impact of quality storytelling on spirituality.

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Feb 27, 2024 • 18min
S16 Ep1: Emotions 101 (UYE 1)
Explore the significance of emotions as gifts from God and their role in relationships. Learn how sharing feelings can strengthen connections and lead to healing. Discover the impact of emotions on behavior, health, and spirituality. Embrace a variety of emotions with grace and seek guidance in spirituality during challenging times.