In this episode, Haley and Dustin talk with Jennie Allen, founder of IF: Gathering and New York Times bestselling author of Untangle Your Emotions, Get Out of Your Head, and the upcoming children’s book What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts.

For her hope story, Jennie shares why she’s more hopeful than ever about reaching the next generation with the gospel, including the powerful ministry she’s leading on college campuses. She also opens up about her personal journey related to mental and emotional health, why these themes are central to her writing, and what the Bible says about our mental and emotional well-being. Together, they explore the importance of naming and processing emotions, the freedom that comes with emotional honesty, and how parents can help their kids navigate difficult thoughts and emotions.

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So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in to learn more 

(06:55) - Saying Yes to God's Plans

(12:46) - Navigating Mental Health and Faith

(27:09) - Embracing Educated Hope and Emotional Awareness

(36:54) - Navigating Desperation With Jenny Allen

(44:06) - Educated Hope and Trust in God

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Resources from Jennie Allen

Learn more about Jennie Allen and her ministry at https://www.jennieallen.com/ 

Get a copy of Jennie’s book, Untangle Your Emotions: https://tinyurl.com/4hxjc9sy 

Get a copy of Jennie’s new children’s book, What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts – https://tinyurl.com/43xdxvud 

Hope for the Heart resources

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Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON 

Learn about our summer event on Mental Health and the Church: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/mental-health-and-the-church

Sign up for our fall Hope Together conference: https://hopetogether.com/