Where’s the line between being real and just complaining? In this episode, Jennie talks about how grumbling and venting can slowly steal our joy, divide our relationships, and keep us from living in freedom. She shares practical wisdom for shifting conversations, choosing life-giving words, and building friendships where honesty and encouragement go hand in hand.
Key Takeaways:
The difference between honesty and grumbling
Why complaining is addictive — but joy is contagious
How to create safe, vulnerable friendships that call us out and call us up
Practical ways to shift conversations toward hope and truth
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My Story Starts in Kenya with Jey Mbiro
In this powerful episode recorded at Made For This Live, Jennie welcomes Jey Mbiro, a Compassion graduate who grew up in one of the largest slums in the world—Mathare, Kenya. Jey shares his story of transformation from a childhood of hunger and hopelessness to a life of purpose, leadership, and joy in Christ. You’ll hear how a simple decision to sponsor a child radically changed the trajectory of Jay’s life, and why your yes to Compassion matters more than you know.
Jennie is passionate about partnering with Compassion International to support children and families in need. Pull out your phone and text JENNIE to 83393. You’ll receive a photo of a child waiting for a sponsor and a link to sponsor that kid through Compassion International. Be a part of this powerful movement that is changing lives around the world! Plus, you could join Jennie and the team on a trip to Peru to meet your sponsored child!
HELPFUL LINKS
• Learn more about Compassion here --> compassion.com/madeforthis.
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Cynicism
We’re all prone to cynicism—even if we don’t realize it. In this replay episode, Jennie walks us through the subtle ways cynicism creeps into our thoughts and relationships, how it slowly drains joy from our lives, and how we can fight back with delight, hope, and truth. She shares a powerful story about how art pierced through her cynicism, the value of guarding our inputs, and how delight helps us reawaken to the goodness of God. So let's fight the slow leak of joy!
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When You Don’t Know What To Do with Taya
This week, Jennie sits down with worship leader and artist TAYA—a voice you’ve likely heard in powerful songs sung worldwide and joined us in Romania for Gather25! In this intimate and encouraging conversation, TAYA shares the story behind her new album The Reminder (releasing April 4), the word God gave her through birds, and how learning to trust God’s provision has marked every step of her recent journey.
From becoming a mother, to navigating the collapse of her home church, to an unexpected international move, TAYA walks us through what surrender has looked like in real life—and how her daily “JC time” keeps her grounded. You’ll be reminded (literally!) that God sees you, provides for you, and never stops being near.
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Numb
In this week’s episode, Jennie Allen addresses a topic many of us feel but rarely talk about—numbness. When we are constantly bombarded with the problems of the world, it’s easy to check out emotionally, leading us to a place of indifference. But what if indifference is causing us to miss the specific calling God has placed in our lives?
Jennie challenges us to embrace our limits and recognize that we are not called to fix everything. She encourages us to choose where to invest our energy, time, and resources strategically and to trust that God has placed us in our part of the tapestry to play our role well. This episode will help you let go of the impossible burden of trying to care about everything—and focus on where God has called you to make a difference.
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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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