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You Are You
by Jenni Lien
You Are You podcast exists to help Christian women celebrate their God-given design, pursue their kingdom calling, and love God 100%. Hosted by Jenni Lien of The Yay Project, join us as we learn how to maximize our lives through wholehearted surrender to God. From inner healing and modern dating (no timelines!) to God-sized dreams and acts of faith, we talk about what it looks like to vulnerably, courageously pursue all God has for us. If you're a "nothing is impossible with the Lord" woman, welcome. Adventures await. // @the.yay.project
Episodes
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The Power That Comes With Enjoying God’s Gifts
When God says obey him, this includes enjoying his blessings -- and this beautiful life he's given you! Let's chat about why long waits shouldn't be draining (easier said than done but hear me out), the blessing of encouraging prophetic words, and how being "faith plus plus" people is a huge...
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Do What You Can Do (Trust God to Fill the Gaps)
When you want to ambitiously steward your talents *and* sit at Jesus’s feet like Mary.
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How to “Level Up” and Get God’s “Dream Life” for You
Craving a rebrand — or a life touch-up? Impatience can make us start planning out how to level up and get our dream lives, but before we get started, let’s remember to involve God in the process. We want the God of the Universe in every detail, amen? Listen on for stories of past rebrands…
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The Anti-Selfishness Club for Ambitious Christians
On my theme for summer 2026 and why God says being servant-hearted is key to success. Plus sneak peek at what's happening with Pink and New after a two-year hiatus. // Join us @the.yay.project and @yaypodcast, and on...
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False Start? But Never False Hope
What do you do when you walk away from an opportunity wishing you'd handled it differently? In this episode, I'm sharing a real reflection from my week—processing an unexpected opportunity, sensing God's gentle conviction, and learning what it looks like to trust him, obey the Holy Spirit's…
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Good Fruit Takes Time to Grow (Lessons From Wine Country)
Friendship is such a sweet gift from the Lord *and* perhaps one of the key way he prunes us. In this episode, I'm sharing what a recent girls' trip to Prince Edward County reminded me about why lifelong loving of people is not optional (though definitely nuanced!) and why good fruit takes time to...
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How to Reconnect With (And Act On) Your God-Given Dreams
On the power of wholehearted vulnerability, why being boxed in may not be a bad thing, and how to reignite the fire to pursue the dreams God has placed on your heart — now! Join us @the.yay.project and @yaypodcast, and on...
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When God’s Preparing You but (Maybe) Not for What You Think
Real talk: Going on dates at 37 after being single for seven years. Join us @the.yay.project and @yaypodcast, and on Substack. 💗
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Forgiveness as Fuel for Growth
Reflections on a 10-day prayer retreat, Pink and New 2.0, and living in alignment with God. Join us @the.yay.project and @yaypodcast, and on Substack. 💗
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Jesus, Our Reason for Living
On gospel conversations with strangers, kicking out fear of intimidation, and why taking the Sabbath is non negotiable. Join us @the.yay.project and @yaypodcast, and on Substack. 💗
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Walking in Lockstep With the Lord
Dreams, desires, and doubts -- the joy of talking with God about it all. This week, a pep talk on how we are all so loved and wanted by God, and how to rise up and live, rule, serve with the full authority he’s given us. Our voice, presence, encouragement can make a big difference. May we enjoy...
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Don’t Do It Alone
This week, on joining God's mosaic masterpiece aka what I've learned organizing a charity walk for 300. On working with people at different levels, why it’s OK to withdraw sometimes (follow the Holy Spirit), how to handle adult peer pressure even in the church, and seeking God about helping...
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Your Story Is the Most Interesting
God writes no boring adventures, romances — or satires. What chapter is God writing just for you this season? Join us @the.yay.project and @yaypodcast, and on Substack. 💗
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Tired? Don’t Give Up on Your God-Given Dreams!
New year, new habits, new weariness -- new opportunities to rely on God and transform. Join us @the.yay.project and @yaypodcast, and on Substack. 💗
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The Wisdom of Expecting Good Gifts in 2026
Our God is generous. Also, is anything too hard for him? Join us @the.yay.project and @yaypodcast, and on Substack. 💗
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Loving King Jesus and Allowing Our Saviour to *Fill* Our Hearts This Christmas
Ready to give your 2026 to Jesus... or praying you love him more? A gentle heart talk reminding us of the truth that there's nothing more powerful than God and his great love for us. Whatever we're facing, hoping for, struggling with, our Lord's arms are the best place to be. Join us...
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How to Live an “A Lot Can Happen in a Week” Lifestyle
A pep talk reminding us of the power of faith in God -- and of speaking life not death (Proverbs 18:21). The more we pray, the more we partner with God on what he wants to do. And isn’t this our reason for living?? Join us @the.yay.project and @yaypodcast, and on...
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Checking Things off the 2025 ‘God Said’ List
When it comes to stewarding our talents, if we waited until we were feeling 100% to act, we probably wouldn’t act that much. And the Bible doesn’t have examples of perfect apostles, right? Peter and Paul were out there preaching the gospel probably with sore feet and dry skin because they lived…
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An Untraditional Advent Post
As I sat down to prepare this episode, I asked God if I should skip this week. Ahead of the last few episodes, I felt lessons and experiments pour out! But this was one of those “I feel like I’m still going through it, not sure I have anything to say” kind of weeks. Then I felt him say to write...
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Love Thy Neighbour in Need
A few years ago, God highlighted to me that I wasn’t thinking about supporting community members in need as much as I should, especially since he clearly calls us to love our neighbour. Proverbs 28:27 says, “Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty…
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Living With a Countenance That Reflects Christ
While others may not know our every thought like God does, our countenance can still give away how we’re doing. Have you noticed how our emotional and spiritual state shows up in our facial expressions and overall demeanor? So during busy seasons where we’ll be seeing lots of people, we might…
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What’s Between the Roots and the Fruits?
When we’re going through a loss, it takes time for our emotions to settle. Some days, we want to relive memories. Other days, we want to forget them. But what does God say is best? In this week’s experiment with God, we apply Philippians 3:13-14 and see what happens when we take God at his word…
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Healing & Learning to Hope Again
Let’s take a moment and reflect on what the Lord has done in 2025. We’re in the first few days of November, so maybe it feels a bit early — there are still two months left in the year! But are we maybe rushing to get through it so we can have a fresh start (fresh faith?) in 2026? In this episode…
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Let God Ignite This Season of Your Life
Have questions about life things and need answers? Feeling like you’re not living up to your full potential? Wondering how to live and move more in line with the Spirit? A short testimony of how I spent a precious day off, not being “productive” like I originally thought, but through obedience…
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How to Live in the Heart of God’s Plan
It's been three months since the last episode... and also three months since I started my new job! Coincidence? Nope… I’ve been giving my best at work and soaking in this sweet answered prayer, and would love to share my top three lessons, habits, and prayers from job hunting in 2025. If you’re…
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Let God Turn Up the Heat
What happens when God turns up the heat? Are we going to try and escape? Or trust that he’s going to give us what we need to handle it—allow his heat to refine us like gold? Let’s talk about how waiting for an answer to prayer can be a hot process, and that how we handle the process may affect…
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Staying Organized, Seeing Fruit & Letting God Promote You
This week, testimonies on the importance of staying organized (digital planners, Notion, Google Sheets, oh my!) and pursuing your God dreams (even or especially when you want to curl up and ignore them), seeing fruit from obedience (has God ever called you to serve in the last place you wanted?),...
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The Job Hunt, Influencing Off Camera & Starting 2025 *Needing* God
An unpolished, open-hearted chat about why being in an “It’s not optional God—I need you to bring breakthrough” position may not be our favourite way to start the year but it’s pure, honest, and pleasing to God who loves when we fully rely on him. Prayer: Lord, may this be a year of fulfilled…
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Words of the Year, Soul Cleanouts & Keeping Hope Burning for 2025
For me and many of my friends, 2024 was a really refining year. And may it continue in 2025, amen? In this episode, I share my word of the year for 2024, how my year went and what I learned about said word, how I felt God used the year to do a lot of internal refining, and why it’s OK that things...
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The Joy of Surrendering… Everything to God
Pray and trust God with the outcome… total surrender to him... easier said than done? If you’re feeling this way, tune in :) Sharing how God has been leading me towards a “be expectant and chill… trust God will answer and relax” attitude, and why it’s different than how he’s taught me to wait on...
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Humility, Divine Surprises & the Adventure of Obeying God
What’s God teaching me this season, after a move to downtown Toronto? A whole lot about the importance of humility, the blessing of divine surprises, and the adventure of obeying God and following his call to explore. God bless you, friends. May this be our most surrendered to God season yet!...
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Life in God's Order
Who (or what) are we putting first in our lives? This week, reminders of God’s promises and character (and that he is fun!), a peek at something new 👀, and a prayer for fresh wind. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow the prayers: @pinkandnew
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Reminder: God Is Everywhere
Are we swimming in God’s ocean-deep love? This week, God’s faithfulness in all seasons, pitching at tech parties, and giving thanks this season. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow Pink and New: @pinkandnew
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Putting God First = Best Life Hack
How much are we in God’s Word? This week, advice on faithfulness from a 2x Christian unicorn ($1B) founder, our latest course on self-care, and mid-year reflections. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow Pink and New: @pinkandnew
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Founder's Diary: Lessons learned in Q2 (June 2024)
How being part of a startup incubator has changed the way I view ministry, God's apostolic gift activating in the church this season, encouragement to embrace God's leading (without fear!), and more. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow Pink and New:...
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Self-Care for Servant-Hearted Leaders
Our new collab with The Salvation Army! This week, let’s talk about the importance of self-care and how we can seek God for healing when facing compassion fatigue, burnout, vicarious trauma, and more. Plus a little life update with reflections after a funeral, the joys of realizing you've been...
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Make Space for Love
Shall we pray for greater capacity to receive God’s love and pour it out? This week, on day dates with God, how to ‘Just Act’ when it comes to serving the poor, and love as a foster mother. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow Pink and New: @pinkandnew
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Through God’s Loving Eyes
Is there something weighing on your heart? This week, advice on how to “enlighten” the eyes of our heart (as per Paul) so we are reminded of who and whose we are, and how to act as God's daughters. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow Pink and New:...
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Advice on Pursuing Your God-Given Dream in Today’s Economy
No matter what you’re facing, God has a plan. He’s got a good, good plan for your life with blessings that will delight you more than you thought possible. Will you believe him? And trust him? And wait on him? And have faith? God’s will in our lives requires our yes—he doesn’t force us. An…
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Now Is the Right Time to Pursue Your God-Given Calling
Ever wanted to put off obeying your God-given calling until your circumstances are a little better? Or put off enjoying your God-given design until you’ve made a little bit more progress? A pep talk episode with honest real life examples of how *now* is the time to obey God. Things will never be...
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On Mountaintop Seasons, Startup Life, Friends, Clothes & Future Plans
A 'girl dinner' slash ‘life in five testimonies’ kind of episode! Let’s pretend we’re about to grab a three-hour dinner followed by a two-hour hot chocolate friend date (I’ve been having quite a few of these lately and I love them!). We haven’t caught up in a while and so why don’t we settle in,...
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Life Update, God Math & Doubling Down on God
This year, I’m committing to living with joy (1 Thessalonians 5:16). Are you in too? In this first episode of the year, let’s chat about life updates, God math, and the wisdom of doubling down on God. May we live every day this year aware of God’s presence and living as Holy Spirit empowered...
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Spiritual Self Care, Life Anxieties & the End Times
Ready to shut your laptop and get some rest this Christmas season? Have you had a super busy fall and ready for some fun? Before we jump into celebrating, let’s spend some time praying over how to end this year well and prepare for 2024. In this episode, we’ll dig into Luke 21’s “The Destruction…
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Labels, God & Allowing Him to Rewrite Your Story
As humans, sometimes we love labels don’t we? And I’m not just talking about the designer kind. We can put our identity and confidence in labels related to our relationships (wife), status (head of), job (doctor), side hustle (stylist), bank account (gazillionaire) — just a few (random) examples!...
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God’s Daughter First
This is for all my ambitious, go-getter Christian girlies. It’s good to pursue our God-given dreams — this is what God wants, and we can have such fun doing it. But we’ll get ourselves into trouble if we idolize our accomplishments or blessings. How can we hold our treasures lightly? How does...
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How to React to Spiritual Warfare & How Prayer Tools Can Help
Have you ever felt spiritually attacked? Pursuing a new goal or overcoming a past sin – and feeling like God’s truth is hard to believe right now? Get up and fight! Come join in the conversation as we talk about spiritual warfare and prayer tools to help us reject the enemy’s lies and redeclare...
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How to Build a Life in a New City
Interested in how to build a new life in a new city? Are you in the midst of doing this or maybe you want to one day? In this episode, I cover the three things I’m focusing on during these first few weeks in Taipei, things that I feel set me up for success during past moves from Canada to…
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How to Rely on God When His Calling Feels Too Big
Welcome to Season 5 of You Are You podcast! This season will be a real-time, day in the life-style, journey of what it looks like to pursue a God-given dream. In my case, this is building a platform that helps Christian women seek God for emotional health and healing. Friends, it’s true isn’t it,...
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On Obeying the Holy Spirit, Being Grateful & Praying About Transitions
A podcast in three short stories kind of episode! 1) When the Spirit Says Share On the importance (and joy!) of learning to say “yes” to the Holy Spirit when he asks us to do something + testimony on how I got to camp at beautiful Joffre Lakes in British Columbia 2) Life Changes Thinking back to...
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Building Community In The In-Between Seasons
Recently I spoke with an atheist who said how great it is that people find community through churches — but as Christians, don’t we sometimes take community for granted and choose not to get plugged in? This episode dives into God’s will for community and how, even if we’re in an ‘in between’...
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You Are You podcast exists to help Christian women celebrate their God-given design, pursue their kingdom calling, and love God 100%. Hosted by Jenni Lien of The Yay Project, join us as we learn how to maximize our lives through wholehearted surrender to God. From inner healing and modern dating (no timelines!) to God-sized dreams and acts of faith, we talk about what it looks like to vulnerably, courageously pursue all God has for us. If you're a "nothing is impossible with the Lord" woman, welcome. Adventures await. // @the.yay.project
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