The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 792 | I Wanted to Quit Everything: Jennie Allen on Suffering, Spiritual Warfare, Lies Leaders Believe, and Not Giving Up
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Mar 17, 2026 
Jennie Allen, Bible teacher, author, podcast host and founder of IF:Gathering, reflects on a brutal season after a massive global event. She talks about suffering, spiritual warfare, and the lies leaders unknowingly carry. She shares why she almost quit, how she chose not to, and practical rhythms for surviving leadership under pressure.
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Protection Doesn't Mean Exemption
- Jennie reframed suffering: God didn't abandon her but 'laid down on top of you while all the bombs went off.'
- She realized protection doesn't mean exemption from hardship; shrapnel still hits those doing significant work.
Opposition Often Comes When You Stop
- The enemy times attacks strategically: he waits until leaders stop to hit them when they're vulnerable.
- Jennie observed wave-after-wave opposition designed to make leaders doubt God and quit.
Do The Day Well To Manage Overwhelm
- Jennie navigates crises by focusing on the day and asking "What did God give me today?" to avoid being overwhelmed by future fears.
- She uses daily wins (e.g., Zach didn't have a stroke today) as the unit of endurance through long seasons.
