How to Stop Negative Thoughts

Made For This with Jennie Allen

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.8 • 6.1K Ratings

🗓️ 18 February 2025

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Jennie Allen dives deep into the power of our thoughts and how we are not helpless in the face of anxiety, worry, or doubt. Sharing personal stories of late-night spirals and how she has found freedom, Jennie reminds us that we are not victims to our minds. Through scripture, particularly 2 Corinthians 10:5, Jennie teaches how to take every thought captive and identify the arguments raised against God in our minds. She offers practical steps to fight back, including the importance of community, truth, and even physical health. Key Takeaways: Recognize the thoughts and arguments against God in your mind. We are equipped with divine weapons to fight the spiritual battle for our thoughts. Bring your struggles to God and your community for support. Small, intentional steps like memorizing scripture and connecting with friends can lead to lasting freedom. HELPFUL LINKS • Get your tickets to Gather in Dallas at https://www.jennieallen.com/gathertickets CONNECT ON SOCIALS: • Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Jenny Allen, and you are listening to the Made for This podcast.
0:08.0	Hey, Jenny and I want to invite you to something big. On February 28 through Saturday, March 1st, the global church is coming together for Gather 25, with over 70 different leaders from across the world
0:22.1	who are going to lead us in worship, preach, and share their stories. And the best part is that
0:27.2	the Gather 25 live stream is completely free. Don't miss this incredible gathering of believers
0:32.4	all over the world where we can pray all at once, worship God, all at once, and ask him to move.
0:39.3	Head to Gather25.com to learn how to tune in.
0:42.8	All you have to do is drop your email and you will get the link to watch the live stream with us.
0:47.3	We can't wait to see you there.
1:12.0	Have I ever told you guys that I'm up every night in the middle of the night? Yeah, pretty much every night. I mean, if I sleep through the night, it is like once in a blue moon. But I just used to, you know, if you've read, get out of your head, it used to be a really dark hour for me.
1:19.0	But now it's not. I feel like I pray and think really well. I'm only telling you that because I'm recording this at 4.45 in the morning outside of Starbucks that I'm waiting to open at 5 a.m.
1:28.1	And I feel like that's going to be relevant to this podcast because who knows what's about
1:32.4	to happen or what I'm going to say.
1:34.1	Yeah, it's become some of my favorite time.
1:36.3	I get so much done.
1:37.7	I pray for people that God brings to mind.
1:41.7	I text way too many people in the middle of the night because that's when
1:45.9	I have time to text. So, yeah, it's kind of a sacred little moment for me. No longer is it
1:52.6	plagued by dark thoughts because I do feel really free right now. And even though if you've
2:00.3	been journeying with us the last few weeks, you know that I did
2:03.9	have a week where I felt just a wave of anxiety hit me. In this exact moment, it's passed and I'm
2:12.8	really grateful. This point is so relevant because five years ago, Get Out of Your Head came out.
2:19.4	And in it, I talk about this season of doubt where I'm up in the night and my thoughts are spiraling.
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