Ep 152: BONUS The Transformative Power of Vulnerability, Revival and Authentic Community with Jennie Allen and Bianca Juarez Olthoff

We're Going There with Bianca Juarez

That Sounds Fun Network

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

5.0 • 839 Ratings

🗓️ 8 April 2024

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Are you holding back in being vulnerable with others? Is not being part of an authentic community a factor? I had a deep discussion with my friend Jennie Allen on all things emotions and vulnerability. Jennie is founder and visionary of IF:Gathering, a writer, podcaster and public speaker who will be sharing with us: There is power in friendship How to pursue God-Sized dreams Creating space for vulnerability Emotional intelligence and spiritual maturity Healing through confession Living wholeheartedly and authentically Friends, finding and being part of an authentic community is HUGE because it contributes to personal transformation and growth. And transformation begins by being vulnerable. And if you can’t find a community like that follow Jennie’s advice and start your own. You can do this! Jennie’s heart for revival and vulnerability is contagious! Let us know how you are being transformed by tagging me @biancaolthoff and @jennieallen. Love you, B RESOURCES/LINKS Guest Jennie Allen jennieallen.com Instagram: @jennieallen Book: Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It Quote Because I wasn't comfortable with emotions in myself, I wouldn't allow myself to feel them and because I wouldn't feel them, I would keep getting stuck in places that God wanted to free me. Takeaways Authentic friendships and support are essential for pursuing God-sized dreams. Emotional intelligence and spiritual maturity are key to personal growth and revival. Confession and vulnerability lead to healing and freedom. Living wholeheartedly involves embracing and processing emotions. ⋇ Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women and Girls Together Donate here ⋇ Bianca’s new book Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience And Faith When Giving Up Isn't An Option ⋇ The Grit Don’t Quit Bible Study is now available. ⋇ So grateful to our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by AquaTru. Get 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com and use promo code WGT ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	What I had to grow in is to become comfortable with those emotions because because I wasn't
0:07.6	comfortable with them and myself, I wouldn't allow myself to feel them. And because I wouldn't
0:10.8	feel them, I would keep getting stuck in places that God wanted to free me.
0:15.6	It's about time because we're going there.
0:18.5	Well, friends, it's about that time to go there.
0:21.9	And this week, I'm so excited.
0:24.4	Well, okay, I have to confess.
0:26.5	I'm just realizing that I say I'm so excited with every episode because, well,
0:30.7	I am so excited with every episode.
0:33.0	I want to take a moment and just say, thank you.
0:35.6	Thank you, dear podcast listener, for listening.
0:39.0	Every once in a while, I'm sent updates or reviews from producer Mottie on who's listening.
0:44.7	And it just is such an honor and such a privilege that I get to spend time and hang out in your ears.
0:50.2	Yeah, that sounds weird, but it's the most precious space in our entire body.
0:54.0	The space in
0:54.5	between our ears is our minds. And I get to have a conversation with you. And I'm grateful for
0:59.2	you. So thank you for tuning in. On today's episode, and yes, I'm excited for it. I get to have
1:04.5	a conversation with my friend Jenny Allen. I'm actually going to pull back some of our
1:07.9	relational layers and maybe telling ourselves a little bit.
1:11.4	About 10 years ago, we wound this crazy adventure of having a dream to gather people in a space
1:15.7	in place where they get to encounter God. And all these years later, Jenny is still pioneering
1:21.2	and still leading and in many cases, still doing it afraid. I'm inviting you to get comfortable, listen to this conversation,
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