CNLP 792 | I Wanted to Quit Everything: Jennie Allen on Suffering, Spiritual Warfare, Lies Leaders Believe, and Not Giving Up

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Jennie Allen discusses her struggles with suffering, spiritual warfare, and the challenges leaders face, emphasizing the importance of perseverance.

Jennie Allen reflects on a year like no other she's had: an ephocal global event followed by a terribly difficult sabbatical, health scares, and discouragement. Jennie talks about wanting to quit, suffering and spiritual warfare, lies leaders believe, and not giving up. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes FUND THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS If you're tired of feeling awkward about funding your mission and are ready to lead boldly into the future, check out my course, Fund the Future Masterclass. Learn more at careynieuwhof.com/fundthefuture SWITCHER STUDIO Want to take your church's live stream to the next level, especially as you head into Easter? Switcher lets you grab your iPhones, iPads, and cameras, sync them together, and switch between angles live without complicated gear. Add…

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Host: Carey Nieuwhof

Guest: Jennie Allen

Topics covered

• suffering
• spiritual warfare
• leadership challenges
• resilience
• mental health

Keywords

• suffering
• spiritual warfare
• leadership
• resilience
• mental health
• discouragement
• quit

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Organizations: Art of Leadership Network

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