This week, Jennie Allen is joined by renowned worship leader and songwriter Matt Redman. Matt has been instrumental in shaping worship for the last two decades, and in this episode, he shares how worship can be a powerful weapon in fighting the enemy. He also reflects on how the local church became a lifeline for him growing up and shaped his life of faith. In this authentic conversation, Jennie and Matt talk about the importance of living out our faith both in front of people and behind the...

This week, Jennie Allen is joined by her Gather teammate, Srikanth Srinivasan, to share his powerful story of coming to know Jesus and his journey from India to America. He also speaks passionately about what he believes is coming—a great awakening for the Church like never before. Don’t miss his inspiring testimony and insights into how God is working. Plus, Sri highlights the significance of Gather25, and why this event is something you won't want to miss! March 1, 2025, Gather25 will go...

This week, Jennie Allen is joined by Dr. Pamela Pyle, board-certified physician and author of the upcoming book Anticipating Heaven. Dr. Pyle, who also serves on the board of Africa New Life, shares her unique perspective on death and eternity, both as a doctor and a believer. In this episode, they discuss the confidence we can have when living with the hope of heaven. Whether facing a diagnosis, aging, or walking alongside someone nearing death, this conversation is filled with compassion...

In this special, short episode, Jennie joins us via a voice memo while on the road, sharing how she’s navigating spiritual warfare in real time. This raw and encouraging conversation touches on how faith and disappointment can coexist in the life of a believer. Simple Modern is changing the gift-giving game and we are starting our shopping with all our favorite things at the top of our lists! Shop Jennie's favorites and get 20% off HERE!! HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for...

In today's episode, Jennie talks with Dallas Jenkins about his newest project, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. For Dallas, this film is more than nostalgic entertainment; it’s the fulfillment of a calling. After years of praying for the chance to tell this story, he brings the Christmas message to life, sharing the true meaning of "unto you a child is born." Dallas believes that Christ came for everyone, especially the outsider and the overlooked.  Dallas also opens up about the challenges...

On today’s episode of Made For This, Jennie opens up about isolation and why God’s plan is for us to live in community with one another. Through the story of a man who was the only believer in his town, Jennie reflects on her own struggles with withdrawal, even when surrounded by a vibrant church and loving friends.  Jennie ends with a prayer for everyone feeling alone and leaves us with a challenge: Make the call, send the message, and share your heart. When we choose connection, healing...

This week on Made For This, Jennie Allen sits down with Mart Green, founder and CEO of Mardel Christian Stores, to explore the transformative power of generational generosity and intimacy with God. Their conversation delves into how true generosity is a direct response to following Jesus, and Mart reflects on his three core values, reminding us that “we exist to give it away.” Mart also shares insights from his new book, co-authored with David Bowden, Learning to Be Loved: The Everyday...

This week, Jennie Allen shares a powerful teaching on spiritual warfare from her home church (Watermark) at their Young Adult gathering, The Porch. Pastor Timothy Ateek sets the stage as Jennie dives into the reality of the unseen war around us. Jennie reminds us of the call to be alert and sober-minded, as 1 Peter 4:8 instructs. We can't ignore the battle God has invited us into. She also addresses two common lies: that either everything is the devil, or nothing is. The enemy’s greatest...

This week, Jennie Allen is joined by our friend John Eldredge, and they’re diving deep into the realities of spiritual attack and authority. Right from the start, John teaches us how to pray over our homes and lives, giving us practical tools. He also tackles a question that many of us wonder about: How do you know when it’s a spiritual attack? In this conversation, we hope you’re equipped to recognize the enemy’s schemes and push back the darkness with the authority given to you through...

In this special episode, we pulled Jennie Allen’s powerful talk from IF:Gathering 2023. Jennie opens up about a season in her life where she felt utterly exhausted and shares a thought-provoking question: What if God were coming back in 10 years? How would we live differently? How would we show up? Throughout this talk, Jennie dives into the two questions that have been transformative for her: God, what do you want me to know? and What do you want me to do? And don’t miss the moment when she...

In this episode, Jennie talks with Jonathan Almonte, Manager of Support Engagement for Compassion in the Dominican Republic. Jonathan shares his powerful story, not just about growing up in poverty, but the spiritual warfare and demonic worship often tied to it. He speaks about how the local church, with the support of Compassion, transformed his life and the lives of many others in his community. Jonathan emphasizes that sponsorship is not just a transactional act—it’s bigger than that. The...

In this week’s episode, Jennie Allen is joined by Priscilla Shirer to talk about her latest movie, The Forge, which centers on the theme of discipleship. This conversation will challenge you to rethink the influence you have on those around you—don’t underestimate it! Priscilla also shares about her new book, I Surrender All, where she asks a powerful question: What are you more devoted to than Jesus? This episode will inspire you to reflect on your own heart and surrender more fully to God....

In this week’s episode, Jennie sits down with Lysa TerKeurst to talk about trust! If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to trust people—whether from hurt, disappointment, or even just annoyance—this conversation is for you. Lysa dives into the difference between foolish trust and wise trust, sharing some of the red flags to watch for in relationships. They also tackle some of the biggest questions we all face when it comes to trusting others and what to do when that trust is broken. Lysa...

In today’s episode, Jennie takes us into the fascinating world of angels. Too often, we understand angels through cultural ideas rather than what Scripture says, so Jennie breaks it down with biblical truth - drawing on what she learned from her seminary class in Angelology. This conversation is a powerful reminder that we are part of a much bigger story and that God has assigned angels to protect, defend, and fight for us. The takeaway? You matter so much to God that He has angels on your...

Jennie and Phylicia Masonheimer dive into the reality of spiritual warfare and how the gospel is ultimately a story of a spiritual battle between God and evil. They discuss how to discern when we’re under spiritual attack and provide practical ways to combat it. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world face… all in Jesus Name, always in partnership with the local church and through the generosity of sponsors like you and me. Learn more about...

Jennie takes us deeper into the topic of spiritual warfare by discussing demons and sharing personal stories and encounters. When we recognize that we are in a spiritual battle, and we understand who the enemy is, we can start to use the strategies, weapons, and resources God has given us to fight differently. We pray that this conversation will stir up our faith and help us see the battle around us more clearly. Shop Simple Modern's Made For This favorites and get 20% off in your cart - no...

Jennie sits down with Jonathan Pokluda and Tonya Prewett to dive into the heart of UNITE, a powerful college revival sweeping across universities. What began as a dream has evolved into a movement of obedience, igniting a passion for Jesus in the next generation. Jonathan and Tonya share inspiring behind-the-scenes stories of how UNITE started and why they believe America is primed for a revival like we’ve never seen before—led by Gen Z. With intentionality and purpose behind every step they...

In this first teaching of the season, Jennie shares the reality of spiritual warfare and how we’re all in a battle. She reminds us that while Jesus is coming back, the enemy is actively fighting for our souls. But we don’t need to be afraid because prayer is our most powerful weapon. When we understand the enemy, how he schemes, and what the Bible says about evil, we’re better equipped to fight for ourselves and the people we love. HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from...

In this episode of the Made For This podcast, Jennie Allen is joined by pastor and author Tyler Staton for a deep and thoughtful conversation on faith, prayer, and the unseen spiritual realm.  Together, Jennie and Tyler explore the importance of acknowledging the unseen world that exists alongside our daily lives, particularly through the lens of Christian faith. They discuss how prayer is a powerful means of joining Jesus in His fight to reclaim all of creation and also the tension between...

In this powerful kickoff to Season 18 of the Made For This podcast, Jennie Allen sits down with Josh Youssef, President of Help The Persecuted, to discuss the unimaginable challenges faced by persecuted Christians across the Middle East. Together, they dive into the realities of faith under fire, sharing stories of believers who continue to stand strong despite suffering for their faith. Joining them is a pastor who shares his first hand account and experience of living in the Middle East who...

Join us this season, every Tuesday and Thursday beginning September 17th, as we talk about Spiritual Warfare...a MUST-HAVE conversation! We are going to learn to fight back together and be on the offense. We are also going to have powerful conversations with friends and bring you stories about what God is doing across the world. Help us welcome our friends, Simple Modern, to the show! You will hear all season long how much we love these products and how this incredible company that makes...

In this episode, Jennie is joined by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who was the youngest track and field athlete to win 2 Olympic gold medals in the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. They talk about Sydney’s recently released book, Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith, how Christ has set her free from fear and now encourages others to seek Him because our inheritance is really far beyond gold! Shopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Sign up for a...

In this episode, Jennie Allen talks with Luke Lefevre about the groundbreaking event, Gather25 on March 1, 2025.  It has never been possible to gather the global church before and technology has finally made it possible.  Luke shares remarkable stories from across the globe and discusses the vision for the next decade, starting with the understanding of what true revival means and how it will spark evangelism worldwide. Listen in to be inspired by how every believer, no matter their phase of...

In this episode of the Made For This Podcast, Jennie Allen is joined by the beloved author and pastor, Max Lucado, for a thoughtful and encouraging conversation about the End Times. Max shares his wisdom on approaching this topic with generous curiosity rather than cynicism, reminding us that while we don't know the exact day or hour, we are given signs to understand the times. His insights will inspire you to dig deeper into Scripture and to hold onto hope as we navigate these uncertain...