Made For This with Jennie Allen

In todays episode, Jennie sits down with longtime friend, pastor, and author David Platt to talk about a simple, powerful way to study your Bible. David shares how his life was changed by time with the underground churchand how their hunger for the Word led to what is now Secret Church, a global simulcast Bible study attended by tens of thousands each year.

David also unpacks the method behind his new book, How to Read the Bible: A Simple Guide to Deeper Intimacy with God, introducing a four-part framework to help you engage Scripture in a way thats personal, transformative, and deeply rooted in truth. Whether youre new to Bible study or looking to reignite your time in the Word, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and a fresh passion to draw near to God.

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HELPFUL LINKS How to Read the Bible by David Platt Order here! Watch Secret Church secretchurch.org

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Do you ever feel stuck in the same struggles like real change just isnt possible? In this episode, Jennie invites us to take a hard look at what we believe about the Holy Spirit and the supernatural power of God. Many of us have grown too comfortable in our sin, naming it but not fighting it. But Scripture promises us something more: clarity, freedom, and power through the Holy Spirit. Jennie unpacks how to recognize spiritual bondage, how to stop grieving the Spirit, and how to actually walk in the freedom Jesus offers. Youll leave this episode reminded that youre not powerless and youre not stuck.

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We all know we’re supposed to love people, but what happens when they hurt, disagree, or drive us crazy? Jennie sits down with her friend, Jada Edwards, to talk about what it really looks like to love your neighbor from the inside out. Jada shares about the personal conviction that led to her new book A New Way to Love Your Neighbor — a call to love people with kindness, humility, grace, and truth that starts in your heart.

Don't miss this conversation and grab a copy of Jada's debut book (out April 22) - A New Way to Love Your Neighbor!

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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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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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