Made For This with Jennie Allen

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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.

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  • agsands
    My Go- To
    Thank you for being refreshing, relevant and oh-so genuine. This is my go-to podcast to re-align my day or week with what God may be saying to His kids on the planet- in a practical application kind of way. Love it!
  • Montana 102
    Encouragement
    Jennie & her team encourage me every week. I’ve been listening to her from the very beginning. This podcast speaks life to me & my friends because I pass on all the episodes. I’m thankful for how God has used Jennie in so many people’s lives. Keep doing the work God has called you to do! God Bless from one of your followers in Montana!
  • Momofmacyandcharlie
    Such truth!
    Thank you, Jennie. Thank you for speaking truth over our lives. Thank you for making a difference in your podcasts. I appreciate your sacrifice to produce thoughtful and life changing content - always pointing us to Jesus. He is worth it! 🩷
  • KatiecLight
    Trying to get out of my head😂
    Jennie,you and your team are helping me get through a disastrous year of an OCD resurgence. Reading your books lead me to your podcast and I’m so blessed by your honestly and blessed by God through your guests and all that makes up Made For this! I pray God continues to give you wisdom and guidance for those of us that are in a season you were made to lead us through!
  • Siri Coleman
    Love from ND!
    Hi Jennie and Team! So thankful for you and the messages you bring to challenge me and encourage me in my walk with the Lord! Thank you for your obedience and for sharing your God-given gifts with us. Much love from Bismarck ND!
  • lisha421
    Love this podcast!
    Easy to listen to. Good christian information and great encouragement.
  • Dogandkidmom
    What a blessing!
    I discovered this podcast about 2 years ago. It has been SUCH an encouragement to my faith! I look forward each week to the newest episode!
  • Bucciraines
    Always Uplifting!
    I love you, Jennie Allen. Have been listening to you on Made for This for years and still such a fan!🤩 Thank you for your inspiration, encouragement, and providing Christian based biblical knowledge about everyday life. Your podcast has gotten me through some tough times in the past few years of my life plus helped me learn even more about who Jesus is! The guests you have on your episodes are really great too and I am never disappointed in any episode. The work you are doing for the Lord has to be building others up as well; your pod always keeps me wanting more!
  • JgayL
    Thank you!
    Jennie, I love the truth in your podcast and how candid and real you are. Your book, Restless, spoke to me so clearly many years ago and helped me begin the process of writing a book. I’ve just finished the manuscript and I want to thank you for your part in my journey. God is so good!
  • hyeyuoknxzw
    Helping !
    I have been listening to Jennie Allen for a while . She is very up lifting and gives a better under to life’s journey. How we are here to share a life with Christ. There is hope in all darkness. The people who join here are very uplifting to our daily walk for ours to know more peace and a future.
  • sjsturkey
    Let’s go!
    You know when you’re sitting at a youth football game and they start playing “We ready (No. 2)” to hype the players and you feel your adrenaline spike as you move to the edge of your seat, that’s how I feel when I hear Jennie say “Let’s go” during her intros. This podcast is the real thing. Grounded in biblical truth addressing all the hard and real things people face in this life with grace and truth. If anyone asks for a podcast recommendation, this is always top of my list!
  • Bella Brubacher
    Really enjoy this podcast!
    Jennie, I just want to say thank you. God has used you and your story to speak so much truth to me. You have been such a blessing. -Bella
  • DiannaPlantan
    Thank you
    I hold all you in my heart. God has used you many times to encourage, remind, stretch and admonish.
  • Tina Fisher
    Purposed and Passionate
    Jennie Allen is one of the most passionate people I love to listen to. She shares God’s word in a way that reaches truth while not glossing over our very real struggles. She’s conversational, honest, and full of fire for God.
  • addgjokb
    Life changing
    Life changing sounds corny but this podcast is legit. It’s Jesus. It’s the Word. It’s a strong woman knowing exactly who she is in Him, standing on the truth and screaming it so everyone can hear. Listen y’all. God is good and this your reminder.
  • lizzieie1414
    Best pod ever!
    Always feel the perfect mix of encouragement and conviction from this pod!
  • MasPA21
    Passionate Obedience!
    One of the things I love so much about listening to Jennie is not only the biblical, truthful and honest content, but the passion that God has given her that she so heartily displays. When I feel the need for a little spiritual fire, I know that I can listen to one of her talks, and my heart will be lit again. Thank you Jennie for being willing to obediently do what God has called you to do.
  • jtunc88
    Fight
    My sister sent me the episode of “The Lies We Believe”. So powerful. We are a nation of warriors & everyday we fight for others but never for ourselves. This was a big eye opener. I am convinced that Jesus sent this to me specifically today. I urge you to give it a listen. Satan is a liar but you serve a bigger God & He came with scripture. Thanks Jennie for reminding me.
  • joysl70
    Thank you for this!
    So relatable, you get better & better. I love when I listen & rush to find a pen to write a note about what you or your guest share! And to beBiblical - putting the verses to action!
  • Jody Monkus
    Truth teller with a smile
    I love that each time I listen to Made For This with Jennie Allen I am covered over with truth! Truth that encourages, uplifts, and challenges me. I can see her in my mind’s eye speaking with intensity but with a face full of compassion and joy.
  • BecomingAnAngel
    Down to earth & helpful
    I have found everything that Jenny Allen teaches to be very down to earth & relatable. She explains concepts in a way that is easy to understand & learn from. Just learning how to reframe thoughts in my mind is a game changer. Surrendering to God every detail of our lives & what’s going on in the world is so key. This app breaks down different topics of focus & helps me to go deeper into my faith & healing. Many thanks to Jenny & her team for allowing God to use you to bless so many of us. 💗🙏🏼
  • CarseyClan5
    Thank you!
    Thank you for sharing your gift. This podcast is my go to to find gospel centered content.
  • TX.Girl1982
    Season of emotions
    I have heard most of the emotional episodes within this past week and they have helped me so much in this season I’m in right now in my life. God is using you to help me and speak to me. This weekend Im looking into getting the 2 books! Thank you! God bless you sister ❤️😊🙏🏼
  • LarisaAnn
    Love Jennie!
    I absolutely love Jennie and this podcast. Once I read “Get Out Of Your Head” I couldn’t get enough of her teachings. I have recently started by listening to one of her podcast lessons everyday. I have shared many of the episodes and her books with several of my friends. Keep up the good work for the Lord. And can’t wait for the gathering.
  • Cali.girl.for.life
    Trajectory shift!
    Jennie you woke me up when I tuned into If: in 2014. I read Anything and did the Restless study and within a couple months my life had been wrecked forever. (In a good but terrifying way)Living outside of the template is really hard and scary, but I’d choose it again and again. Thank you for continuing to share from where you are.
  • Brittany Gibson1
    God is using you in BIG ways
    I got invited to do a bible study at the beginning of last year. I didn’t really know these girls or anything about the Bible study but I felt God pushing me, so I said yes. That’s how I found you, Jennie. We did the untangle your emotions bible study and I still to this day recommend it to everyone I know. It completely changed my prospective on my relationship with Jesus. I feel like I now could write a book on how my life has changed since reading your books and listening to your podcast. You have such a beautiful way to connect your readers with Christ. Thank you for continuing to do everything you do and not giving up. I can’t thank you enough for bringing my closer to Jesus and helping my family. May God continue to bless you!! ❤️
  • lexumedicy
    Amazing
    I am so grateful for this podcast and community that brings the truth, and reminds me to stay focused on God. Thank you so much for reminding me I am not alone!
  • Musicmama93
    Wow-Nov 11 Jennie’s voice memo
    Jennie- This podcast was exactly what I needed, and I listened on Jan 1,2025. God is so faithful! I love you and your ministry!! Thank you for your obedience to the Lord! Your ministry has made a huge difference in my life and the ministry God has called need to.
  • Tara Kaye 82
    Jennies nov 11 voice memo
    I cried my way thru as it was exactly what God needed me to hear. I’ve been struggling thru the past thru months and dealing with panic attacks and being a teacher. I thought I had made it through this battle last year so it coming back has brought so much doubt and sadness. This message was just what I needed 🙏🏼💕 thank you for the real and raw and vulnerable.
  • Gina_C_99
    So encouraging!
    Jennie and team-your work is changing lives including mine. Thank you for being real and sharing your struggles. I now know that I don’t have to accept the darkness—I can fight back with the power of Jesus!! This season was the best yet!!
  • Nana Dawn x 5
    Love these!!
    These podcasts are amazing!! I love how real Jennie is and how much she loves the Lord! Keep going!!
  • Chelle Tav
    Therapist and author
    Deep thanks for your words of wisdom and encouragement! I’m a Christian therapist and writer and I’ve given, as homework, chapters of your books and podcasts for clients to read and listen to for comfort and education. I plan to host Gathering in my home in 2025!
  • Amber Lee is me
    Love this show
    Would love to hear you speak in Michigan.
  • Nicolemadison17
    Transformational
    This podcast has blessed me for years as I’ve transitioned throughout my life. Currently in the early years of motherhood. Recently it has transformed my morning time with God to one where I pray over my family, praying protection from the enemy, praying against temptation, and praying for a shield of angels to surround us. Thank you Jennie and team for reminding me of the power I have through the Holy Spirit to make a difference in my family!
  • Monday Mae
    Jennie is amazing!
    She has a true heart for Jesus! Her insight and vision will truly help spread the Gospel around the world.
  • Tori.Humphreys
    Thank you for consistent life changing content
    Your podcast series with Jamie Winship last year completely sent my life on a different trajectory. I’ve sent it to more people than I can count. In fact, the whole course of our family business changed as a result too. Just a message to say thank you and keep doing what you’re doing. You’ve shown me that it’s okay to show up WITHOUT all the answers and just lead from a place of complete reliance on the Spirit. What a release of pressure!!
  • J2TW1981
    Coffee Bestie
    I heard you speak at a women’s conference in VA in Oct and instantly knew you would become my coffee bestie (you know that one thing that is “yours” while getting dressed and drinking coffee while the house sleeps 🤣) I immediately started listening to your podcast and you speak truth in such a honest raw way. I follow all your Ignite Posts, Prison Ministry, and can’t wait for Gather25, oh and I just got UYE!! I’ve literally tried to plan a trip to see you Live in Jan, but SC is just a bit too far! Wish I had found this sooner, but I’m loving that I have so much to catch up on, no waiting weekly for me! It’s binge “Jennie” time! I pray Gods blessing on you and your team! Y’all are impacting so many!
  • Mamie H9
    So encouraging!
    Jennie’s podcasts are encouraging and helpful. She is brave and honest-just what we need today!
  • Jackson Shivers
    KEEP GOING!!!!
    I’m so grateful for this podcast! Jennie has a unique ability to passionately speak truth while simultaneously pulling back the curtain into the real and messy days of living out our faith in Jesus. The Holy Spirit used this last ‘voice memo’ episode to speak loudly to my heart and encourage/strengthen my soul and I’m so thankful. Keep going!!!!! Where else are we going to go?? 🙏🙌🤍 Holly Shivers
  • AshleyThompson's iPhone
    Podcast
    This is such an amazing podcast , I love listening to it. Such words of encouragement and wonderful testimonies and also letting me know I am not alone in feelings that I have.
  • new podcast girl
    Blessed by obedience
    Last night I was laying in bed, not sleeping, so I turned my attention to praying. I’ve started praying about how I can begin to process, talk and share about the roller coaster I feel like I’ve been riding the last couple months, more highlighted the last week. I then wake up and find an email in my overloaded inbox about a new podcast out, and that Jenni basically put my thoughts and prayers into this podcast. Jenni, thank you for leaning into the One who you follow. Thank you for encouraging us in the midst of what is disappointment in the now. It has blessed me and many others. Thank you to the team that rallies with and supports her to be able to do Kingdom work.
  • -mark-1
    So good!
    I love this podcast! Jennie, thank you for your passion for the kingdom and for how real and honest you are!
  • lobster222
    Thank you for your work
    Dear Team MFT, I am a missionary working in the Middle East, and I cannot express how deeply God has used Made For This to remind, restore, and revive me in my calling. Serving in a specific region where noticeable, exciting changes don’t always happen, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture of what God is doing in the world. Your podcast consistently refocuses my heart and inspires me to press on. Jennie, you have been like a mentor, friend, coach, and cheerleader to me through your words. I’ve been following you since your very first podcast episode, and your faithful encouragement feels like a lifeline at times. Please know there are people praying for you and cheering for you, just as you do for us. Keep bringing us to Narnia—we’re walking with you.
  • Kendyll M
    Thank you
    Thank you Jennie for being a light in our world ✨ I absolutely love this podcast and all your ministries, books, etc. Thank you for being brave and taking on whatever God puts on your heart. So incredibly grateful for you and your team and encouraged by how you live your life.
  • badjackson
    Thank you
    I appreciate your honest heartfelt desire to follow Jesus. It is so refreshing to see someone discuss the struggles and joy that are a part of being a believer. That’s real life. It is so encouraging and makes me more willing to step out in faith. Thank you!💜
  • laura0683
    Raw Podcast
    I love everything about Jennie’s podcast but especially this last one about being raw. This resonates with me as I would rather be raw than fake.
  • kpayne12
    Real, Authentic, and Encouraging
    Thank you for this podcast. It has been very encouraging to me and i appreciate your honesty too and vulnerability. I really could relate to you on some things you have talked about in regards to spiritual attack. I just want you to know that your not alone. I’ve gone through some really difficult, and terrifying experiences the past year. I’m starting to hear more stories of others going through things too. I knew this existed but I’ve never been under such intense warfare like the past year and I still don’t understand why. I’m not even in ministry, if I’m being honest I don’t even attend church regularly like I should we are praying for a good church, there’s been a lot of withdrawal on my part due to some suffering and trials I’ve been through in the past few years, but I know I was closing my heart due to this pain and not letting anyone in. And I was believing some lies and making agreements I didn’t even know I was aware of. But God is so amazing because He has been healing me. He has took me on a wild journey of being so aware of his presence and the spiritual realm. Even times I believe I’ve encountered angels. Maybe because of some things I’m responsible for letting in could be part of the reason I was being attacked I don’t know, but my family had been under so much pressure the past year from all sides it felt like. And one thing I really desired for so long was to be a stay at home mom but it took awhile for this to happen. While walking through the fires Jesus was closer to me also like I’ve never experienced before. I’ve had to wait on things so much longer than I wanted too, and we are still currently waiting on a circumstance to change for our family that hasn’t yet. But my faith has been put to the test. I am now a stay at home mom with my kids. An answered prayer from God! During the time I was experiencing intense spiritual attack like nightmares, hearing voices, things physically assaulting me, suicidal thoughts, not being able to sleep— I was on my knees many times crying to God and asking for his deliverance I didn’t know what was going on. I felt crazy, no one to talk to but I did share with my husband on many occasions so thankful I had him, God did not deliver me for awhile I was also experiencing very hard things at my job at the time before I was able to quit. My family in general were having hard things hit us it felt so overwhelming. That’s an understatement. Sickness kept hitting us and even my children having nightmares. I literally came to the end of myself during a dark season. But maybe that is one reason God allowed it. My relationship with God was deepened on another level. I heard his voice many times such as I’m holding you in my loving arms, I’ve never left your side, I will rescue you. He led me to some mature Christians in their faith such as John Eldridge and his ministry, which taught me a lot on spiritual warfare and how to fight back. This was life changing for me and if I wouldn’t have found those resources idk if I would still be here. No one talks about this stuff enough or how to combat it so this was an awakening for me. It taught me how to fight back with authority. You have spoken of this on your podcast and I appreciate it so much. You are shining a light so bright especially for the younger generations. I’ve also heard Lisa Bevere talk some on this and she mentioned one time the enemy is after our children and I believe he is. That could be why intense things are indeed occurring for you and your ministry. Possibly why I’ve experienced it because I’m trying to raise my kids differently than I was raised. I want them to know Jesus intimately. I would never want to go back through what I went through but I’ll tell you I’m not the same person and my relationship is being restored to union with God. I’ve got to know Him as my loving Father, my Healer, Rescuer and Good Shepherd. There is more but I know I can’t write a book while leaving a review lol. I still experience some warfare from time to time now and I know until God destroys them once and for all it will continue, but God has delivered me and even when things happen again the Lord has taught me how to recognize and fight back with the authority He has given to us as believers. My life has changed and is changing due to this revelation. There’s been strongholds and agreements broken. He who is in us is greater than he who is in the world! Be encouraged Jennie. You are doing amazing things. I also read your book Get out of your head a few years ago and it really helped me. Thank you for all your doing and sharing your story. God is on your side and He will never leave you. He will comfort you and equip you. I’m praying for you. Your changing lives and the Holy Spirit is working in you- like Sharon Jaynes’ says your not just shaping human beings your shaping eternal souls. God Bless.
  • TWPoole
    Filled With Life Giving Truth
    I’ve personally been deeply and positively impacted by the genuineness and biblical truth conveyed in this podcast. Jennie (and her team) are timely and impactful tools in the Father’s hand, no doubt! Thankful for her “yes” to show up on this podcast every week and be God’s mouthpiece. You won’t regret listening. I have full confidence the Lord will speak to you in and through Jennie’s words. Listen now!
  • soccerG1017
    Blessing to listen!
    Jenny is real and relatable. She tackles hard topics with humility and grace. It is encouraging, truthful, and inspiring!
  • BarbinBend
    So candid.
    Jenny, wow. Thank you for being so candid in today’s podcast about disappointment and trust. It hit such a big spot for me. I am praying for you, your family and your team. I’ve been in ministry alongside my kids all of their growing up years. My son has now abandoned any semblance of faith, even though he’s a good husband & dad and has been blessed in every other way. But it’s crushing. My daughter and her family have chosen to be churchless all of her married life and to live the life of a good person. Again. What’s most important to me, it’s crushing. Yet God is faithful and He hears my prayers and is doing something. You deeply encouraged me! Thank you!
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