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Sitting there across from her, I remember thinking that if it were true that our problems stem from one stupid lie that we’ ve been believing, then wouldn’ t it also be true that we could learn to fight that lie... and win?
Adapted from The Lie You Don ' t Know You Believe. Copyright © 2026 by Jennie Allen. Published by Thomas Nelson. Available wherever books are sold.
And maybe that’ s where you are. Sitting across from your story that contains your own memories and aches. And you’ re wondering if you’ ll ever be free.
Well, let me say this to you clearly.
Yes, you can be free. And, no, you are not your lie. And, no, you are not defective or worthless, or cursed, or whatever that hellish voice is speaking to your spirit day in and day out.
But— and this is important— in order to be free from the darkness of your lie, you must stop agreeing with it. It’ s built this little home inside of you, but you need to stop decorating it. You need to walk out of that lie-house and torch it! You need to say,“ No more!”
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Jennie Allen is a Bible teacher, author, podcast host and visionary leader. As the founder of IF: Gathering and Gather25, a vision to mobilize the global Church, Jennie has devoted her life to disciple a generation to see revival across the globe.
Jennie has written three New York Times bestsellers, Untangle Your Emotions, Find Your People, and Get Out of Your Head, inspiring millions to experience freedom in Christ and connection with others.
Jennie holds a master’ s degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Zac, and their four children. 33