Beside Quiet Waters :: Jennie Allen

04/26/23 • 35 min

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Jennie Allen is a Bible teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and the founder + visionary of IF:Gathering. She is married to Zac Allen and they are the parents to four wonderful young adult and adolescent children Kate, Conner, Cooper and Caroline. Jennie has a heart and a passion for this generation of women. She believes in helping women to love God more every day, to see Him for who He is through His Word and to help women learn to give Him away as they meet the people around them. Her life and her work testify to this mission that she lives out with such urgency.

In this episode, Jennie Allen sits down with our friend, Hannah Brencher, to have a discussion around Psalm 23:2 and this biblical principle of rest. Throughout the conversation Jennie gracefully uncovers how God helped her understand rest by realizing that it had little to do with ceasing, but truly meant learning to trust and abide in Him. The idea of rest can often be one that we as women often reject but Jennie helps us see the invitation and leadership of God to release us from work and striving. We pray that we can all receive this encouragement today, to trust and abide in the Father. To learn more about Jennie, the IF:Gathering, and any of her resources she has authored, visit jennieallen.com, follow her on IG @jennieallen or connect with @ifgathering for more information.

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Mia Fieldes Dunnavant, is a Australian/American singer song writer with a passion for music and communicating God's truth. She is wife to Joren Dunnavant, soon to be mommy to a beautiful baby girl and local church builder in Nashville, TN at the Belonging Co. Church. Mia's faith in God is not only something she so eloquently writes about in her music but it's the banner she's lived under for many years. Her testimony of flourishing where she is planted is a marker for her life and a key component to her unwavering faith in Jesus.

In today's episode, Mia Fieldes Dunnavant joins us alongside Jourdan Johnson to share her faithful testimony in how she's had to wait & walk with God in every season of her life. Mia carefully unpacks all that it means to surrender every gift and desire back to God trusting He knows the time and season of all things in our lives. This conversation reminds us that the desires we hold dearly in our hearts over our gifts, seasons of life or even dreams can be laid before God believing He will unfold it all in His timing. To continue to watch all that God is doing in Mia's life, follow her on IG at @miafieldes.

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Annie F. Downs is an author, speaker and the host of That Sounds Fun podcast. She often describes herself as flawed but funny and loves to make sure that the goodness of God is evident in everyday life. As a communicator she extends this message into the heartbeat of her books, when she is sharing candidly on her podcast and when she is speaking to audiences everywhere. Annie's authenticity and genuine connection makes those around her feel like immediately friends. It's no wonder the ways God is using her life to communicate.

In today's episode, Annie sits down with Grove friend + worship leader, Melodie Malone, to discuss leveraging your life for the gospel. Annie beautifully unfolds from both her own personal life and the stories of friends + family, on the goodness of God despite getting what you pray for - The age old tension of asking and not receiving. She masterfully helps us to understand that God is good and His plans are good for us despite the circumstances, then explains how community can helps us remember that even when the days get hard. To learn more about all Annie is doing, visit her at www.anniefdowns.com, follow her on IG @anniefdowns or visit That Sounds Fun podcast for more conversations with Annie.

The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.