S15 Ep19: Noise vs. Silence

In this episode, Jennie explores the war against noise. Addressing the incessant distractions of our modern age, Jennie unpacks the negative thought spirals, emphasizing the allure of distraction that hinders our connection with God. She encourages us to become vigilant in recognizing and limiting these distractions by prioritizing time with God as the foundational strategy in combatting noise. Jennie provides a compelling call to embrace stillness with God amidst the noise, offering actionable steps for engaging truth amid a noisy world. Wondering where to start in reading your Bible? Jennie and Chloe cover that too! Join Jennie LIVE in Dallas, on February 12th as she celebrates the release of Untangle Your Emotions - get all the details and tickets here! >> https://whiteschapel.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/143568650 MAIN POINTS 00:53 Pulling back favorite episodes during this holiday season. 2:19 Noise vs. Silent, entering advent season introduction. 3:05 Jennie talks about the Seven enemies of our generation. Anxiety, victimhood to noise. We live in the noisiest generation. She talks about how to navigate the difficult spiral of thoughts. 4:16 Jennie talks about how we have a choice to change the way we think. We can choose the truth. 5:46 What noise tells us in life, and Kate’s example about social media.7:50 The point of spending time with Jesus. 11:57 Uganda story with Food For the Hungry. 13:56 God knows our thoughts. This brings companionship and accountability. 16:02 God likes you and delights in you. 19:34 Where do we start with spending time with God and reading our bible? HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter Sign up for texts from Jennie and the team CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest

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Jennie Allen is the 2x New York Times bestselling author of 'Find Your People' and 'Get Out Of Your Head'. She is also the founder and visionary of IF:Gathering. She is a passionate leader following God's call on her life to catalyze a generation to live what they believe. Jennie has a Masters in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Zac, and their four children. ________ SHORT. FUN. TRUTH. REAL CONVERSATION ABOUT THE STRUGGLES WE ARE FACING AND THE GOD THAT SETS US FREE. Two episodes release each week - one episode of Jennie teaching and one interview.