NEW-Find Your People Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World

by Jennie Allen

You Aren't Alone in Feeling Alone Never in the history of civilization have we been more connected and felt more alone. We are all so lonely. What if the ways we have set up our lives are fundamentally broken? In the Find Your People video Bible study, bestselling author Jennie Allen looks at the original community in Genesis, the Trinity, and the creation of people to see what God had planned for us all along, Jennie offers practical solutions for creating true community in a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before. Drawing on fascinating insights from science and history, timeless biblical truth, and vulnerable stories from her own life, Jennie helps us discover exactly how to dive into the deep end and experience the full wonder of community. Along the way, we'll discover the five life patterns required to build deep, connected relationships. You were created to play, engage, adventure, and explore—with others. Because while the ache of loneliness is real, it doesn't have to be your reality. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, The study guide itself - personal study between sessions, and a Leader's Guide. An individual access code to stream all seven video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!). Watch on any device! Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Eligible only on retail purchases inside the United States. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside. Designed for use with the Find Your People Conversation Card Deck, sold separately.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Self Help, Religion, Christian Living, Audiobook, Spirituality

192 pages, Paperback

About the author

Jennie Allen, Bible teacher, author, and the visionary behind IF:Gathering and Gather25, a 25-hour global prayer gathering. Driven by a deep love for God and an unyielding belief in the potential of this generation, Jennie's mission is to disciple a generation of Jesus followers to live what they believe.

Through her writing and teaching, Jennie seeks to convey a simple yet profound truth: God sees you, loves you, and invites you to play your part in His unfolding story. She has witnessed firsthand the miraculous work of Jesus when people fully surrender to Him.

Jennie is a passionate leader following God's call on her life to catalyze a generation to live what they believe. Jennie is the New York Times' best-selling author of Untangle Your Emotions, Find Your People and Get Out of Your Head. Jennie has a masters in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Zac, and their four children.

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

If we have learned anything during the past two years of the Global Pandemic, it's that we need people. We were not meant to live life alone. God has created us to be relational. Finding friends can be difficult. How do we find people we can trust enough to let them into the deep parts of our lives? Jennie Allen's new book, Find Your People answers that question. She gives us the tools to find those people who will enrich our lives and make us better, stronger humans as a result. Jennie is real about the struggle of the being new kid and trying to Find Your People. With a strong Biblical foundation, she invites us to the challenge of being awkward and vulnerable to find the people we were meant to do life with. It's a hard challenge - a rewarding challenge. One that is definitely worth taking on.

Jennie writes with passion and conviction, out of her personal experience. She is very relatable and opens up her heart in a way that I found very familiar. I've moved a lot and often found myself at a loss for friends, waiting for someone else to initiate a conversation. As an adult, and introvert, it is still a challenge to break in to well-established groups. Find Your People is exactly the book I've needed to help be the right kind of friend and to find the right kind of friends. Thanks Jennie!

[Mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This didn’t do it for me. A found a lot of the studies were like “write down some questions and throw them down at the table with your friends” and well, I’m reading this book because I don’t have any… soo.

I felt like the videos were a lot of low key bragging about her great life and great circle of friends. A lot of talking to say nothing.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

“The ache of loneliness is real, it doesn’t have to be part of your reality.” It took a village to raise a Savior! Immanuel–God’s very name suggests proximity and relationship! In this seven-session video-included Bible study experience Find Your People, Jennie Allen’s goal is that God would get bigger and that readers would see a new way to do life with others. Women are not walls and we are called to walk around them together until they fall.

As an introvert, community sounded like one of the nine circles of Dante’s Inferno, but Jennie presented it as an invitation into the five tastes of heaven! Proximity is a fire around which we gather for warmth barriered by busyness. Open doors of transparency break down the walls of pain/shame. Accountability is an anvil on which we slay our pride. Shared purpose is the shovel we use to excavate the superficial–shallow/small talk. “The ultimate table of reconciliation has been set on the broken body and spilled blood of our Savior.” But consistency compels us to stay as the antidote to stray.

“You will disappoint me. I will disappoint you. God will never disappoint us.” (I need this as wall art in my apartment!) “You can never be at peace with other people disappointing you…until you realize you need that grace…as much as they do…To love those who are not like us and who are not perfectly healthy good friends to us…is one of the greatest callings of our lives.” Christians are Christ clothed in scars and skin; the Great Commission is a daily discipline. Accountability is inviting someone to serve as a sharpener to the spiritual pencil of our soul! So get off your hiney, Find Your People and give God away: that’s my summer vibe!

[Charity Renee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finished this Bible study this week. I personally wouldnt really call it a Bible study. I mean there were verses in it, very short passages she had you read, and she did base her thoughts off of the Bible, but only one or two short verses per chapter. There WAS deep personal reflection. I really liked when I read the actual book... this just seems to be like the book but with videos of her talking with space for you to think about and write your thoughts about what she wants you to do. I do believe it would be beneficial to do with others, though I think it would be hard if you are reading the book to "find your people" to find people willing to go that deep at first. If you already have "some people" and want to go deeper with them this would be the perfect book. Especially for young moms without a lot of time for deep study. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Caitlin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel like this was a very surface level Bible study. I read the book a couple years ago and felt the same way, but was hopeful the study portion would be the missing piece that brought it all together. The study focuses on the ‘why’ you need to find you people, but not the ‘how.’ If you have friends and are looking to deepen you’re relationships with them, this could be your book. If you’re looking for a ‘how to,’ I would not recommend. As far as bible study, I didn’t love the organization or lack there of. I’m used to have 5 days of “homework” and then the video session. If you’re looking for something shorter/less involved, this could be the book for you. Not necessarily a terrible book, just not for me.

[Brie Aleshire · Rating 4 out of 5]

This study was helpful as a facilitator. The projects in this book are also in the FYP book in several chapters. For leading a group it was helpful to have, but if I had to pick one resource for group members, I’d pick for them to have the FYP book, not the study guide.
There is a portion for each week where there is a Bible study, that was enjoyable.
On a practical note, the study guide needed a bunch more copy editing. Some chapters have “his” not capitalized, and some have “His” capitalized. One chapter has the word “too” when it should have been “to”. There’s some abbreviations that are assumed to be widely understood, but aren’t—internet lingo. The final thing I noticed was in the week 7 Bible study it says to read Matthew 29. There isn’t a Matthew 29.

[Lilybeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

I attended this study at the request of a friend.
While I enjoyed the community, I didn't resonate with a lot of this.
It just reminded me how fortunate I am to have amazing women in my corner (believers and non-believers).

This was just ok.
Didn't expect much from the study and I didn't get much.

[Kami Banko · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book itself is probably somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. It has some really good points but it’s more of a wave top study. However, the accompanying videos and the small group discussions made me round it up because the whole package was much better than the book itself. I would not have enjoyed the book as much by itself but I would recommend it for a small group study.

[Belinda Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Friendship Goals

I love this study guide so much. I have learned how to be a better friend and that it's okay to need people. I have found my people. God has blessed me with Godly community.

[Susanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed it! Read within a book club. I loved the ideas and strategies offered for forming community. I think it’s a great guideline for attempting to develop community. Of course each persons’ location and where they are in their lives plays a significant role.

[Debra Rhoads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a great study. Easy to complete, good challenging projects each week that I hope to keep working through post study. Would definitely encourage anyone to do this with just one other person, a small group or their church

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

You basically get the entire understanding of this study within the first three chapters. The rest is extremely repetitive, and has a culty feel to it. I struggle to understand why this book is so popular. Not my cup of tea.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book itself was meh. Lots of good nuggets but some parts weren’t very cohesive. Doing the study in community though? Definitely worth it! We took what we wanted from the study and developed some beautiful relationships in the meantime.

[Joelle Germeyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a lovely study, lead it at my school with intention to help encourage other students to feel loved and want to be bold in finding their own community and received such lovely interaction and participation.

[Jaclyn Fitch · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an introvert I’ve never thought about the importance of community nor did I even think about how it was backed biblically! I LOVED this! Very eye opening!

[Alexandra Bolton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for a Bible study group. Very relatable and needed during this post pandemic phase.

[Elizabeth Lelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun and inspiring study done with my small group in the pandemic. It changed how I approach my neighbors for the better, now I have friends in the neighborhood.

[Jasmine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just okay. Felt pretty repetitive and simple. Good concepts but nothing new.

[Y · Rating 2 out of 5]

A little bit too much religious talk for me - not because I dislike that, it is just I am not religious (yet) and I found a bit hard to resonate with.
It is a little bit too much repetitions.

[Andreea Szasz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did this with a church group and we became a great group! Wish it was longer.. missing a few things.. like the test we took. Great book

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this honest look at how to build family and connection in a world that discourages people from being anything less than perfect. A lot of useful information.

[Betsy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Kayla McCathern · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the Bible study portion of this study and some of the challenges, but I felt like it was a lot of repeats from the book.

[Autumn Dauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would highly recommend this bible study guide for both individual study and a group setting! Jennie Allen has such a relatable way of writing while sharing her own struggles and scripture that has helped her grow. She does a great job of creating spaces in this study for reflection on scripture and attainable challenges to grow in your relationships.

[Moe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A free study guide on her website as well as podcasts have helped so much!