With The Perrys The Devil is a Liar: A Conversation on Making War Against Lies with Jennie Allen
Mar 9, 2026
Jennie Allen, author and ministry founder focused on discipleship, explains three core lies we believe. Short, punchy conversations trace how childhood moments form strongholds. They discuss spotting your root lie, spiritual warfare tactics that make lies feel normal, and using Scripture and the Gospel to reframe identity and resist deception.
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Airport Conversation That Sparked The Book
- Jennie Allen recounts her 20-year-old daughter telling her she felt defective and defending that belief so strongly she wouldn't hear correction.
- That airport conversation pierced Jennie's own long-held core lie and directly prompted her to research and write The Lie You Don't Know You Believe.
Three Universal Core Lies
- Jennie identifies three universal core lies: I'm worthless, I'm unlovable, and I'm helpless.
- She links these to childhood moments (often around age 6–12) where a belief 'felt' true and then calcified into a lifelong stronghold.
Saying The Lie Out Loud Changed Everything
- Jennie describes a late-night prayer session with Lauren Tomlin where she finally said aloud I am nothing and then prayed it away.
- Speaking the hidden belief out loud revealed its power and allowed authoritative prayer to dislodge it.
