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Jenni Lien
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You Are You
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 in this stage and it's been tough, hold onto faith in God’s plan for you, you dearly loved child of God! May we remember God is preparing us for so much more than this next step and that there's no better place than being right in...
2025-05-30
27 min
You Are You
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 how we praise God before, during, and after our breakthrough. We end with a pep talk on how living in love with God should be our greatest joy. Whether we are or are not in the End Ti...
2025-02-26
17 min
You Are You
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?), and two testimonies of how staying humble and letting God promote you (“Jesus Teaches about Humility,” Luke 14) truly works. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow the prayers: @pinkandnew
2025-02-04
20 min
You Are You
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 hopes and beautiful fruit bloomed from the pruning you’ve been doing in our hearts. Amen. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow the prayers: @pinkandnew
2025-01-14
19 min
You Are You
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 may not have happened in our way or timing in 2024 but we can go into 2025 full of more hope than ever. Love you, friends. Blessed new year and speak soon. Follow Jenni: @the.yay...
2024-12-31
18 min
You Are You
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 him in the past. Let’s keep praying to our Lord, friends! Waiting on the Lord is good—it shows we trust him. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow the prayers: @pinkandnew
2024-10-22
11 min
You Are You
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! Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow the prayers: @pinkandnew
2024-10-07
12 min
You Are You
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
2024-07-09
10 min
You Are You
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
2024-06-24
13 min
You Are You
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
2024-06-24
17 min
You Are You
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: @pinkandnew
2024-06-09
26 min
Rethink and React; Réfléchir, Innover, Créer Demain
La Fresque du climat: comprendre le changement climatique et agir ensemble
L'épisodeDans ce nouvel épisode, nous parlons de La Fresque du Climat, un atelier éducatif et collaboratif sur le changement climatique, qui stimule l'intelligence collective. Né en France, cet atelier a conquis le monde, sensibilisant plus de 1,5 million de personnes dans plus de 150 pays. Je reçois aujourd'hui Florian Oberson, Ludovic Kasperski, Laura Champion et Jérôme Castella, membres de La Fresque du Climat Suisse. Ensemble, nous discutons de l'association, de leurs expériences personnelles et professionnelles, des apports pédagogiques de la Fresque, et de son potentiel pour accompagner entreprises et organisations. Découvrez...
2024-05-30
38 min
You Are You
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 shaped by God (and that he's now shaping other areas), and the importance of obedience over ambition. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow Pink and New: @pinkandnew
2024-05-30
12 min
You Are You
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
2024-05-20
16 min
You Are You
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: @pinkandnew
2024-05-12
11 min
Le rendez-vous de l'étrange
Episode 20 : L'affaire Wilma Montesi (avec Kurt du podcast Obscurum)
LIEN POUR RÉPONDRE AU SONDAGE SUR MON ACTIVITÉBienvenue dans l’épisode 20 du rendez-vous de l’étrange, votre dose d’inexplicable.Cet épisode est en featuring avec Kurt, du podcast Obscurum, un grand merci à lui pour sa participation 🖤Je tiens aussi à remercier les personnes qui ont se sont abonnés via Patreon depuis le dernier épisode : Merci à Amandine, Catherine, Eddy, Jenni, June29, Paskaale et Meganne.Merci aussi à Allan qui rejoint les producteurs du RDV en compagnie de Raven, Rildo et Remi.Au programme :L...
2024-04-26
1h 22
You Are You
Keep Hope Alive | Advice for 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 episode for Christian women on how to have hope, how to wait on God, how to believe God for impossible things, encouragement for why you've been made for such a time as this... and more! Follow J...
2024-04-02
20 min
You Are You
This Is the Season | Why 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 perfect and even when they *feel* close to perfect we always need God. His ways, his designed circumstances, his timing… we can always trust him. If we sense him calling us to act, let’s take his hand and move! Ps. If...
2024-03-08
27 min
You Are You
Girl Dinner Pod | Mountaintop Seasons, Startup Life, Friends, Clothes & Future Plans
A ‘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, catch up, share our hearts, pray, and encourage each other to keep our eyes on the Lord. He is with us, friends. This year, may we seek him and pursue his heart and plans for our lives (in that order) more than ever before.
2024-02-22
27 min
You Are You
Live With Joy | 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 children of God on our God-given mission! Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow Pink and New: @pinkandnew
2024-01-07
18 min
You Are You
Finish Strong | 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 of the Temple and Signs of the End Times”. Let’s talk about getting on God’s ‘spa’ table for some treatments (including what this looks like for me after a busy month in startup world and ahead of a new move), how to handle the anxi...
2023-12-13
22 min
You Are You
Labels and God | When God Wants to Rewrite Your Story, Will You Say Yes?
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! It’s natural perhaps but what happens when God — who writes the best adventures — shakes things up? Asks us to go from our version of fishermen to travelling preachers? Will we say yes? This week, a testimony and followed by three prayer prompts to seek God about: 1) Are there any labels that...
2023-10-18
12 min
You Are You
God’s Daughter First | Tips on How to Avoid Idolizing Success When Pursuing Your Calling
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 living as God’s daughter first affect our lifestyle? How can we really be sure waiting on God will result in the best version of success? This episode is full of joyful testimonies with the goal of reminding us that our great God answers prayers all the time...
2023-10-04
21 min
You Are You
Get Up and Fight | 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? Come join in the conversation as we talk about spiritual warfare and prayer tools to help us reject the enemy’s lies and redeclare God’s truth over our lives. This episode ends with a pep talk to encourage us to live like we know we are children of God – citizens of heaven. May we not accept the world’s standards as best – but see our lives and the purpose of life on earth from...
2023-09-20
14 min
You Are You
How to Build a Life in a New City | Advice for Ambitious Christian Women
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 Singapore and Hong Kong. The episode ends with a pep talk to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus this season because we are smart Christian women and want to focus on the right things, amen? Let’s kick out...
2023-08-22
16 min
You Are You
You Can Do It | 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, that God has given us ALL dreams. They feel bigger than we can accomplish — maybe even dare to dream. We might think we don’t have all the right qualifications. But God is the expert at equipping the called! He already planned these things for us t...
2023-08-09
15 min
You Are You
Life Changes | 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 life one year ago and all the life changes that have happened… even though I was recently in danger of having a “everything is the same” pity party + what a One Direction so...
2023-07-26
17 min
You Are You
Building Community In The In-Between Seasons | The Benefits of Getting Plugged in at Church (& the Dangers of Not)
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’ season (e.g. only in a place for a short period or not wanting to stay where we are for too long), community where we can live out the James 5:16 principle to “confess your sins to one another and pray for one another” is such a blessing...
2023-07-12
19 min
You Are You
How to Have a Self-Guided Godly Grieving Workshop | What It Is, Why It’s Important & Tips on How to Do It
What is godly grieving? Why is it important? What does it look like — and what are some reasons to do it? This episode covers all these questions and more! And why this topic? In this episode, I share my recent experience doing a self-guided godly grieving workshop and the reasons why I wanted to. Yes, we can repent and re-surrender to God anytime. But it can be so fruitful to spend some extended time with God and really confess, repent, talk, and allow him to love us back to health. While we are human, may we not take it li...
2023-06-28
16 min
You Are You
A Woman’s Desire for Love | A (Hopeful) Testimony on Waiting for Marriage During Year 4 of Singleness
A heart-to-heart episode for all my ‘waiting for marriage but not because I’m lonely or desperate and anyone will do’ single ladies out there! In this episode, I share my thoughts on dating and relationships, how it has and hasn’t changed going into year four of singleness, what a distraction is or might be, and how God has been reminding me (and maybe you) about his will for love. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow Pink and New: @pinkandnew
2023-06-14
17 min
You Are You
What the Enemy Meant for Evil, Let God Use It for Good | Encouragement to Re-Surrender to God After We’ve Messed Up
We're human... and we make mistakes. Sometimes, we let our guard down or get swept away, and then... what should we do? This episode dives into the overwhelming love of God — when we sin, may his arms be the first place we go! It doesn't always feel easy. But isn't it true that we can often speak to ourselves way more harshly than God would ever speak to us (and just fyi this is a 'no judgment whatsoever' episode). So for those of us who are thinking, “Lord, I’m sorry. I know I’ve not behaved, spoken, or even tho...
2023-05-31
14 min
You Are You
Strongholds Tumble When We Say “Yes” to God | Why Being Vulnerable Before God Is So Powerful
This episode is all about how we can get to that tender place where we’re wanting, longing, happy to be soul-bared in front of our Lord. So… let’s catch up on the past few months shall we? And why it can be wise to wait to create, the role of obedience, reflections on new seasons coming with new temptations, a testimony on being moved to tears in the presence of God, and two questions to chew on: 1) Are we ready for God to change our worldview? 2) Are we ready for God to rip up even the most long-s...
2023-04-18
21 min
You Are You
Why Goal-Oriented Girlies Should Do It All God’s Way | Reminder... Obeying God = The Best and Most Efficient
This year is kicking off hard! For me… and for you? Calling all my ambitious, goal-oriented Christian girlies, this episodes discusses various things from worship (us worshiping God, him ministering to us), pros and cons of laser focusing, podcast recommendations, the *essentialness* of understanding our rights as children of God, the beautiful pain/joy of going through God’s crushing into new wine, and love and encouragement to share your perfectly imperfect God-given journey, the highs and lows, the shiny and (seemingly) cringe, knowing that God’s truths shine through our cracks! This year, let’s try and do it *all...
2023-02-03
18 min
You Are You
Business a Christian Business in Business School | Being Unapologetically a Christian With Angel Investors, Venture Funds & More
It’s been a whirlwind fall! Taking steps of faith brought me from Hong Kong to Canada, to pursuing a full-time Master’s in Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET), and man oh man… has God shown up. In so many ways. In this episode, I wanted to share a few testimonies on how God has shown up in surprising ways — including in pitches to angel investors and in interviews with venture funds. Is it weird, scary, inappropriate to talk about God in these settings — or should we show up as our full selves? You know the answer… if you want some en...
2022-12-30
25 min
You Are You
Experiencing God's Healing Through Art with Jasmine Nguyen Gutierrez | Christian Artist & Entrepreneur Testimony
Jasmine Nguyen Gutierrez is an Asian American designer and illustrator based in Central Texas who creates playful art with meaningful stories to develop authentic connections with others. I first came across Jasmine’s art on Instagram, during a time when anti-Asian racism was in the news during COVID — she shared a “Chinatown Confessions” collection on her honest feelings and experiences as an Asian-American navigating stereotypes, microaggressions, and other struggles faced by the Asian American community. I’m excited we have this opportunity to hear from Jasmine, and her testimonies of how God has led her through healing, switching fields, building a...
2022-12-29
38 min
You Are You
Giving Control Back to God With Delphine Chui | Christian Charity Founder Testimony
Delphine Chui is the Founder and CEO of Care Dogs, a UK charity that is helping to solve the problem of social isolation in older people. They offer local dog befriending services within South London, pairing older people with local volunteers and their dogs, so everyone can experience the benefit of canine companionship. Prior to starting Care Dogs, Delphine was a magazine journalist working for publications such as Marie Claire, GQ, HELLO, and Grazia… which is how we met! Tune in for the full story of how God changed Delphine and me from women who loved planning our own li...
2022-11-11
46 min
You Are You
Believe In Your God-Given Vision Even if Others Don’t (Yet) | Advice on How to Articulate Your God-Given Dream
As we pursue our dreams, may we remember that God wants us to be good stewards of our resources including our time and energy. Because it's going to take our very best effort to build these God-given dreams and they are worthy of our best effort, amen? In this episode, I share a bit about this stage (starting month 3) of my entrepreneurship journey—what I'm calling the 'articulation stage' where much prayer, effort, and work is required to articulate to others the vision that's burning on the inside of us. When we stumble over our words, when we're not ab...
2022-11-04
12 min
You Are You
Learning to Balance Ambition and Surrender With Beatrice (Bee) Go | Christian Sports Journalist Testimony
Beatrice (Bee) Go is a freelance sports journalist based in Manila. This is a wonderfully meaty episode where Bee shares how she got into sports journalism, the transition from working for a big brand (Rappler) to going freelance, family and cultural pressures, how God pruned her and set her up for success during the pandemic, tips for staying organized and fit, thoughts on a Christian approach to finances and sowing into God’s kingdom, the impact of church community on our spiritual health, what she’s learned as a young woman in leadership, and more. Praying this episode encourages us t...
2022-10-27
51 min
You Are You
So You’re in a Honeymoon Period | Pros, Cons & Prayer Prompts to Help Focus on God
When was the last time you went through a honeymoon period? When the emotions are flowing, it can be hard to see clearly. We don’t want to see life from a hyperrealistic lens—we know our God does immeasurably more than we could ever imagine. And honeymoon periods feel good… can’t we just enjoy them? This episode covers pros and cons of the honeymoon period, how I handled/am handling my current honeymoon period, prayer prompts to help us see and hear clearly amidst these periods, and advice for shaking off traps that aim to keep us afraid t...
2022-10-13
11 min
You Are You
How to Prioritize Time With God in a New Season | Heart Talk
New seasons are exciting. We’re meeting new people, having new experiences, enjoying new learnings. Maybe especially if we’ve been praying for a new season for ages, it’s like “It’s finally here!” But what happens when our new busy schedules result in less time waiting on the Lord? (Hint: There truly is no substitute for time with God—you know it’s true!) A heart-to-heart talk today including testimonies re prophetic and secular wisdom (FourSight Thinking Profiles) and lots of encouragement on taking courageous steps in this season with the Lord. Sending so much love to you and covering...
2022-10-05
14 min
You Are You
A Faith-Based Approach to Medicine With Dr. Amy Tsai | Christian Doctor Testimony
Dr. Amy Tsai is a hematologist, a doctor whose field of expertise encompasses all diseases and disorders related to blood, at one of Hong Kong’s largest and busiest public hospitals. What I love about my friendship with Amy is that it has God’s fingerprints all over it. We are very different people whose day-to-days are so different. I have absolutely no idea what it’s like to work in a hospital, to care for people who are very sick, to see death, to be “on call” and work up to 36 hours in a row. But through our friendship...
2022-09-28
31 min
You Are You
How to Practice Slow Living as an Entrepreneur With Crystal Yeap | Christian Procreate Artist Testimony
Crystal Yeap is a Singapore-based Christian creative and entrepreneur. Her business, slowlivecreate, aims to be a safe place for women to slow down and reconnect with their innate creativity because she believes slowing down helps us to be grounded and live with intention and purpose. But just a few years ago, she was living a high-flying life as a fashion exec until God unfolded a new chapter! Sense God calling you to start something but you don’t feel like a typical entrepreneur? This episode is for you ❤️ [Key markers] What is slowlivecreate? (1:06) How do you work at a ‘slow liv...
2022-09-20
26 min
You Are You
ORTV’s Doris Brougham on Why It’s Important to Use New Media to Share the Gospel | Christian Entrepreneur Testimony
At age 12, Doris Brougham told God she would commit to serve in Asia. She kept her promise... and is still serving the Lord in Asia at 96! This testimony is a must listen. Doris arrived in Taiwan in 1951 and soon started ORTV, a media company that was a pioneer in preaching the gospel through radio and TV as well as print. She has become a household name in Taiwan, impacting countless lives including my grandpa and my parents (more in this episode), and was recently honoured with the inaugural Outstanding Women Award from Taiwan's National Women's League for her service...
2022-09-13
27 min
You Are You
Working God’s Way | How to Build a Christian Business, Apply God’s Principles in a Secular Workplace & More
Hi friends, welcome to season 4! This season we'll be exploring the topic of work — building a kingdom business, applying kingdom principles to secular workplaces, and more. But before we dive in, this first episode covers a bit about my journey moving from Hong Kong back to Canada, learning to hear from God in a season of burnout, why I'm pursuing my MBET (like an MBA for entrepreneurs!), upcoming interviews with Asia-based entrepreneurs, and my hopes and prayers for helping us all rely on God at work. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the po...
2022-09-05
40 min
You Are You
How God Warned Luise Berry She Was in Danger of Idolizing Her Church | Christian Pastor Testimony
Luise Berry is my women's ministry pastor at The Vine Church in Hong Kong. I joined women's ministry during a season where my heart was extra tender, and have experienced God's love in so many ways through her, the women's ministry core team, and the other sisters. Recently, Pastor Luise announced she and her husband would be following God's call to Portugal... and I, as I was about to move to a new country as well, had a number of questions for her! How did God speak to Pastor Luise (a Brit) about serving in Asia? How did she...
2022-06-30
31 min
You Are You
God-Sized Hope | Advice on Preparing for Summer, Moving Into New Seasons & Waiting on Jesus With a Healthy, Hopeful Heart
Welcome to the Season 3 finale! Join in as we discuss preparing for the summer (often a season with less structure), moving into new seasons with a healthy heart (no hate or bitterness!), and trusting that waiting at the feet of Jesus (and prioritizing this daily) is always the best place to be. Lord, help us to be humble hearted and full of hope in you. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow the prayers: @pinkandnew
2022-06-20
17 min
You Are You
Humility, Surprises, and Staying Sharp | How to Keep Your Eyes on God During New Seasons
Raise your hand if you like adventures! May we remember that we’re already on an adventure with God. Sometimes we see where we’re going — and it’s exciting (or a bit scary). Other times, we’re in a dark tunnel and not exactly sure what’s on the other side. But no matter what — with God leading, the end result is sure to be good. He’s given us the treasure map and we can seek him for extra clues anytime. Amidst my current adventure, God’s been teaching me some special lessons too — on humility, surprises, and staying sharp am...
2022-05-23
17 min
You Are You
How and Why My Family Started to Have Weekly Prayer Meetings | Christian Testimony
Do you ever hear of families praying together and think 'That's awesome, I want to have that.' Or maybe you'd settle for getting your own prayer life in order first. Three years ago, I didn't pray with my family regularly — I could barely even pray out loud in my own small group! So how did things go from there to weekly family prayer meetings and a desire to not only pray in my small group but on a podcast?! Join in to hear about the power of faithful prayer (who prayed for decades?), God's timing, and practical tips fo...
2022-05-03
23 min
You Are You
Can't Seem to Hear God? | Fiery Faith Pep Talk
God is moving today, amen? God is always moving—praise him! He’s moving in our lives, pursuing us with his love, wanting us to thrive… even if we can’t seem to hear his voice. Is God not speaking—is it possible we’re missing him? Tune in for a fiery faith pep talk that… God gave me as I recorded this episode. He’s got so much for us this season, friends. Only abundant life with the Lord. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow the prayers: @pinkandne
2022-04-25
13 min
You Are You
Jesus, Emotional Health & Inner Healing With Ellel Ministries’ Allicia Bankuti | Christian Testimony
Experiencing inner healing and deliverance changed my life. I first went through it, via a program at my church, in a season where I was expecting time to heal my heart… but many months had gone by and I wasn’t feeling any better. Time doesn’t heal, Jesus does, amen? Through it, I realised areas of struggle that I thought were just ‘part of my personality’ could be healed — if it’s not godly, it’s not from God! He has better. In this episode, we hear from Allicia Bankuti of Ellel Ministries, which runs various inner healing courses and prog...
2022-04-21
33 min
You Are You
So, Dating | On Christian Dating in Your 30s, Holy Living, Desire, Lists & Expectations
What’s God been teaching me about the quality of my heart now that I’ve started going on dates again (after 2.5 years of singleness)? For one thing, that I may have surrendered my heart to him and healed from many things but… he’s still doing quite a bit of work in me! Join in for a chat on God’s commands regarding holy living (1 Peter 1:13-16) and keeping this in mind amidst our desires, lists, and expectations. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow the prayers: @pinkand
2022-04-11
21 min
You Are You
Is It Ever Worth It to Trust God Less? | Encouragement to Trust and Hope in God After Disappointment
We hear about crazy faith and how with it God can do the impossible… but what happens when you had crazy faith and it didn’t work out and now it’s hard to have even 80% faith? I recently took a four-day prayer retreat because I felt God encourage me to do some things and I was struggling—thinking what’s the point of dreaming/planning (thinking about life at age 40!) when you’ve dream/planned before and it didn’t work out. And I pondered: Is it ever worth it to guard our hearts against God? To trust in God a littl...
2022-04-05
16 min
You Are You
Realities and Responses to Sex Trafficking With Sylvia Yu Friedman | Christian Testimony
Join in for part 2 of our interview with Sylvia Yu Friedman, one of the world’s premier experts on modern slavery and author of ‘A Long Road to Justice: Stories from the Frontlines in Asia’ (Penguin), a journalistic account of the abuse and enslavement of women and girls in Asia. In this episode, Sylvia shares about how she would explain anti-human trafficking to those who are new to learning about the topic (0:00), how Japanese war-time sex slavery and modern-day sex slavery are intertwined (3:00), the realities of trafficking in Hong Kong (6:40), acknowledging evil while being rooted in God’s love (7:00), advice f...
2022-03-28
15 min
You Are You
How Sylvia Yu Friedman Went From Party Girl to Anti Human Trafficking Campaigner | Christian Testimony
How did a self-described party girl go from underage clubbing to being one of the world’s premier experts on modern slavery? Sylvia Yu Friedman is a Hong Kong-based award-winning filmmaker and investigative journalist, speaker, and writer, who recently released her third book ‘A Long Road to Justice: Stories from the Frontlines in Asia’ (Penguin), a journalistic account of the abuse and enslavement of women and girls in Asia. Tune in as Sylvia vulnerably and powerfully shares about her new book (including how she gained the courage to film a documentary in some of the darkest brothels in China—0.50/17:00), a rising...
2022-03-21
29 min
You Are You
Are You at God’s Banquet and Not Feasting? | Christian Pep Talk on How to Thrive Instead of Just Survive
Let’s not be confused! God always wants us to thrive instead of just survive. This past week, I’ve gone to wellness to cope with the stress of Hong Kong’s fifth wave and while these things helped me survive the week, I in no way felt like I was thriving... until I waited on the Lord. In his presence he challenged me to consider if I was/we are already at his banqueting table, full of food, but just choosing not to feast? Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @ya...
2022-03-05
17 min
You Are You
What to Do Before/During/After People Make Fun of Jesus | Christian Testimony
Have you ever had someone—intentionally or unintentionally—disrespect Jesus to your face? This happened to me at a party a few weeks ago and I was stunned… into silence. How did I handle the aftermath? Tune in for how God led me from anger to his authority, guilt to his glory, shame to surrender, and reminded me of his will for us to testify, forgive, pray, and trust his ways, for one day every knee *will* bow and tongue confess that our Jesus Christ *is* Lord :) (Philippians 2:10-11). Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow t...
2022-02-28
25 min
You Are You
Heart to Heart Talk Time | On Singleness and Dating (and Forgiveness and Healing) After Almost Getting Married
Happy Valentine's day, friends! Let's have a little girl talk, shall we? In this episode, I share about my experience with singleness and dating since the 'I almost got married' eps in season one (8m), tips for rebuking bitterness and unforgiveness when they try and creep in again (15m), and 'new season' prophecies—personal and global—on why it's so important to say yes to embracing God's *new* online and offline this season (20m). Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow the prayers: @pinkandnew
2022-02-14
32 min
You Are You
Working on Earth as It Is in Heaven? | New Year, New Goals, Same God Worthy of Our Best
It's a new year and many of us are praying over goals, dreams and clarity of purpose. Before we give this year all we've got, may we remember our why — we're working hard not for our glory but to glorify our King! We know this of course, but shall we take some time to think about how we're living this out? This episode digs into the Lion of Judah (Jesus will reign forever!), how life as we know it prepares us for eternity, and reminders of why God is worthy of our very best today. After all, we shouldn’t be...
2022-01-31
17 min
You Are You
What I’ve Learned About Church Hurt | Christian Testimony on Spiritual Abuse & Advice on How to Recover
Church hurt is real. So is spiritual abuse. As Christians, we may have heard the terms. Even heard about it happening to others. But until we go through it ourselves, we may not want to really dig into the details. At least this was my situation. Last year, I felt God give me 'Trust' as my word for the year which honestly didn't thrill me... what would he ask me to trust him about?! (But of course may we know that we know that we know God's ways are higher! Isaiah 55:9) In this episode, I share five lessons I've...
2022-01-17
26 min
Girls Talking Life
#77 Jenni Lien [The Gathering Project]
Show of hands: How many times have you resolved to get together with your friends more often, but instead get overly busy with other commitments or Netflix it from your couch most nights? Yeah, me too. Let’s make 2022 the year that we really prioritize our friendships and seek out meaningful connections. I've created a mini-course - The Gathering Project - to help you plan, prep and gather with your girlfriends. I’ll give you the special sauce to create a meaningful gathering and the accountability to actually do it! Jenni Lien is joining me toda...
2022-01-10
12 min
You Are You
Expect Jesus's Return 100% | What Revelation Scholars, Pastors & Other Christian Leaders Are Saying
There's no doubt about it. Jesus is coming back. Hooray! How are you feeling about his return? This episode covers what Revelation scholars, pastors, and other Christian leaders are saying about it. It also (of course!) digs into what the Bible says and how Jesus says to prepare (e.g. Matthew 7:21-23) May we enjoying living for him now. Then whenever he comes, we'll be ready and excited. We’ll just have been speaking to him. We’ll know his voice, his character, his presence… we’ll run up and eagerly greet him because finally, finally we get to be toget...
2021-12-12
12 min
Soar Girls Podcast
Episode 1 Jesus Conversation with Jenni Lien
Today we have with us Jenni Lien is the writer and artist behind The Yay Project which seeks to help women celebrate their God-given design by reminding them that ‘You Are You’ (Yay!). Through The Yay Project, she’s had the joy of e-praising God with women from all over the world. She also works in children’s book publishing and is a freelance food writer.
2021-12-09
31 min
You Are You
Claim God’s Promises 100% | Are You Living With the Faith and Confidence Jesus Died for You to Have?
A few years ago, I attended a church retreat where the guest speaker said something along the lines of “Jesus already died. We should claim everything He died for!” The boldness of his statement shocked me at first and then the power of the words sunk in. Why wasn't I living with more faith and confidence? This episode shares five promises to claim when you're hurt and five promises to claim when you're happy — promises that have helped me draw near and stay reliant on God. What's your favourite promise to claim from God? Please feel free to email me! I'd...
2021-11-28
18 min
You Are You
Serve God 100% | Why Obeying God = The Best Way to Get Your Dream Life
Do you ever fear that surrendering to God means he'll ask you to do things you don't want to do? That you'll never reach your full potential if you do? Let's remember who we're talking about! The God of all creation isn’t petty. He doesn’t want you to live a small life. Rather he has the absolute best, most fulfilling plan for your life. Because he loves you and knows how to make a plan that allows you to love him, fulfil your desires (the ones he's placed on your heart in the first place!) and contribute to h...
2021-11-14
21 min
La petite grosse se libère
Ma vie avec Ed, un tortionnaire | Ep005
Dans cet épisode, je te parle de Ed, mon tortionnaire. Ed est mon partenaire de vie depuis des décennies. Je veux parler de lui aujourd'hui. Je dénonce sa violence et son emprise sur moi et j'annonce que je vais sortir de ses griffes. Ed, c'est un salopard. C'est lui qui est l'auteur de ma mauvaise relation avec mon alimentation et mon corps. Je pense que tu devrais savoir qui il est pour ne pas te faire prendre... Bonne écoute!Ab...
2021-11-05
15 min
You Are You
Love God 100% | What God Says About Love, How to Love God When We Don’t Feel Loved, Testimonies of How God Loves
Think of those you love with your whole heart. You'd get up early for them, dress up for them, sacrifice for them — ensure they get the best of you. Is this how you feel about God? Join in as we review what God says about love, tips for loving God when we don't feel loved, and testimonies about how God's expressions of love may be unexpected but they're always perfect. No one loves better than God and he loves us 100%. Let’s love him 100% right back. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: ...
2021-10-31
18 min
You Are You
Your Health Matters | Advice on How to Seek God for Healing and Wholeness
Are we bringing all areas of our health to God and seeking him for healing and wholeness? Humans are triune beings, having a spirit, soul and body. Let’s take a look at God’s will for health in all of these areas! This episode also covers my personal experiences with inner healing and tips and resources on praying over whether it might be right for you this season. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow the prayers: @pinkandnew
2021-10-17
15 min
You Are You
Friday Night… Loneliness? | Christian Testimony on God’s Will for Friendship, Community & Hope
Ever experienced Friday night... loneliness? Maybe you wanted to go out, maybe you wanted to stay in, but either way being alone on the first night of the weekend just doesn’t feel great? If yes, you’re not alone! In this episode, I share some of my raw experiences (as a teen, in my early twenties, this season), relatable scriptures, and reminders of God’s will for healthy community and hope. May we keep our eyes on God, always. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow the prayers: @pinkandnew
2021-10-08
12 min
You Are You
Mental Health Days as a Christian | Practical Tips on What to Do When Life Feels Overwhelming
Have you ever taken a mental health day — or felt like you needed one? Ever had things feel so overwhelming that it's hard to bring it to God... because it's hard to even face it yourself? In this episode, I share about my history with them and the practical tips God has taught me (even recently!) about how to deal when things feel like overwhelming. May we remember that our God is gentle and soft and powerful and mighty — all things are in his hands and we belong to him. Praying we can encourage each other as God teaches us t...
2021-10-07
19 min
You Are You
The “Anna” Calling | On the Pressure to Achieve Worldly Markers of Success + When God Calls You to a Different Lifestyle
Do you feel the pressure to achieve worldly markers of success but sense God is calling you to a different lifestyle? Have you ever thought that fasting and praying and worshipping God full time would be the best thing ever? In this episode, I share about how I learned about intercessory missionaries — sometimes called people with the 'Anna' calling — and my thoughts, desires, obedience this season. Have a listen and see if this might be something God is calling you to do! We're in a special season and there's no time to waste. Not that there's ever any time to w...
2021-10-04
10 min
You Are You
How to Surrender, Repent & Get Back on Track with God | Christian Girl Testimony
Confession time! A ‘real talk’ episode on why there hasn’t been a new podcast episode in two months, as well as a recap of why this podcast started, how it’s going, and what the plans are moving forward. Have you ever delayed in obeying God because you were enjoying your last season… and didn’t want to pivot when God said pivot? If so, this episode is for you! May we continue to share the lessons God is teaching us, pointing each other back to Christ, always. A blessing to be walking together, thank you for being here!
2021-10-04
24 min
You Are You
Your Obedience Matters | Advice on How to Obey God When It Feels So Hard | Christian Girl Testimony
We know we're to obey God... but does it ever feel so hard? Sometimes it's because our dreams feel so exciting we're tempted to run ahead of God. Or maybe it's because our God-given vision seems so intense we're tempted to give up before we start. If you're wanting an 'obey God' pep talk, think of this episode as just that! I'll share my ten-year journey (from 20 to 30) of learning to obey God and three reminders of why obeying God is so important. May we never drag our feet on obeying God as his best for us is literally...
2021-07-30
13 min
You Are You
Your Story Matters | How to Go From Confusion to Calling, Living as God Intends & Embracing God’s Plan
Why are you on this earth? Have you ever asked God? Recently I came across a journal entry from when I was 26, a month after I moved from Singapore to Hong Kong. It contains the line “While I’ve achieved a number of goals and in many ways my life is better than I imagined, I haven’t figured out my true identity / purpose in life.” If I could give 26 year-old me some advice, it would be “You want to figure out your identity and purpose? Seek God 100%.” Not 50% like I was doing, but 100%. Season 2, Episode 2 (Chapter 2) is called Your Story M...
2021-05-26
20 min
You Are You
Discover Who You Are | Who Does God Say We Are, Why the Enemy Doesn’t Want Us to Know It & Five Reminders of Our God-Given Design
Welcome to Season 2 of the You Are You Podcast! This season, we’ll be doing something a little different. Each month, we’ll release a new chapter of a book called You Are You: Celebrate Your God-given Design and Pursue Your Kingdom Calling. It’ll come as an audiobook chapter, through this podcast, and an e-book chapter, through theyayproject.com. Season 2, Episode 1 begins with Chapter 1: Discover Who You Are. Join in as we cover who is God really and why is His opinion so important, God in three persons and His love, who does God say we are and why do...
2021-04-22
19 min
You Are You
Q&A | On Being Laid Off, Why I Love God So Much, How to Overcome Temptation & More | Christian Testimony
Happy Season 1 Finale Day, everyone! Tune in to hear an update on my experience with redundancy, plans for You Are You Podcast Season 2, and answers to five listener-submitted questions (1. Why do you love God so much? 2. What’s something you hold on to when you aren’t hearing from God? 3. What’s the best possible way to overcome temptation? 4. How do I become consistent in doing devotions? 5. How do you comfort someone who doesn’t believe in God but is suffering?) I pray this conversation will be relatable for everyone who listens and that it will encourage and equip us to li...
2021-01-24
30 min
You Are You
Truth-Filled Ways to Enjoy God Every Single Day (Part 2) | How to Live as a Fully Awake Daughter of God
Welcome to Truth-Filled Ways To Enjoy God Every Single Day (Part 2)! As I prepared for this episode, I felt God remind me “Come join me and enjoy all I have prepared for you.” This truth is applicable for all of us right. If you love it and want it, claim it! For 2 Corinthians 9:8 (MSG) says, “God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done.” Listen on for four more truth-filled ways to enjoy God, and learn to live as a fully aw...
2020-11-09
12 min
You Are You
Truth-Filled Ways to Enjoy God Every Single Day (Part 1) | What the Bible Says About Jesus Coming So We Could Enjoy Life to the Fullest
Do you ever think about enjoying God? Maybe we think about loving him, worshiping him, serving him, or even not disappointing him. But how about enjoying him? Let’s remember that Jesus said in John 10:10, “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)” (AMPC). Jesus came so we could have and enjoy life - and as Christian women we know life isn’t truly enjoyable without God right - so let’s dig in and chat about...
2020-10-25
24 min
You Are You
How I Learned To Pray Without Ceasing (AKA the Best Way To Get Over a Breakup) | Christian Dating & Breakup Testimony
We might know God’s instruction to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) but have we done it before? Are we doing it now? This week, I share a personal testimony about how a recent ‘pop quiz’ from God reminded me of the joy that comes with being in a committed relationship with Him 24/7. And how this isn’t just the strategy for getting over a breakup (tried and tested!) but truly one of the greatest privileges we have. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow the prayers: @pinkandnew
2020-10-12
24 min
You Are You
Delighting to Obey God Almighty | Living in Awe of God, Three Testimonies of Obedience & Encouragement to Get Right With God Today
We know we should obey God. He is God Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. He is love. He is powerful. He is the best of the best in absolutely all ways. And yet, sometimes our flesh tries to convince us that God doesn’t know best. That obedience isn’t best. That we’ll do it later, or we need to think about it more, or we’re underqualified, or we’re overqualified. Satan tries to distract us everyday, to take our eyes off of honouring God and walking in God’s plans for our lives. Today let’s marvel at th...
2020-09-27
21 min
You Are You
Whose Expectations Are We Trying to Meet? | How to Reset When We Let Worldly Expectations Get in the Way of God’s Will
As Christian women, we know we’re to live for God as our audience of One. Of course we know that we’re to have no other gods before him. It’s the first commandment right? But sometimes our hearts can grow mouldy and it’s so important to spend time in God’s word, listen to his voice, reflect on what he’s saying, repent, and get right. Join in as we check our hearts and consider - whose expectations are we trying to meet? Are we letting the expectations of ourselves, our leaders, our families, our friends, and our soci...
2020-09-14
21 min
You Are You
The Case for Day Dates With God | Benefits of Planning a Date With God & Looking Forward to It!
Have you ever thought about having a day date with God? Planning for and looking forward to it like you would a date with a significant other? I started having Saturday day dates with God last year mostly out of need; I was just so desperate for God in that season. But it’s continued (about 70% of my Saturdays!) because the more time I spend with God, the more I’ve realized how mind-blowingly amazing he is, and the more I want to be desperate for him as much as possible. This episode will cover five reasons to do it an...
2020-08-30
27 min
You Are You
On Childlike Faith, Waiting for Marriage and Believing God for the Impossible | Christian Singleness & Dating Advice
When we pray, God’s answer doesn’t always come in a straight linear fashion. But we can trust that his timing and answer are always perfect… even if it takes some time for our hearts to catch up with our brains. I pray these stories of how God reminded me to TRUST HIM this past week are encouraging and maybe even entertaining for you. We’re journeying together; may he help us help each other to keep our eyes on Jesus, the ultimate author and perfecter of our faith. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project...
2020-08-23
26 min
You Are You
How God Used Heartbreak to Teach Me About Emotional Health | Christian Singleness & Dating Testimony
This episode is for all but especially for my deep feelers who are known in their families and friend groups as the “emotional” or “sensitive” one, for those who know a deep feeler but have no idea how to understand or handle their emotions, for anyone who has ever felt ashamed about an emotional outburst and maybe even still replaying the situation, and for all who are interested in how I, an emotional feeler type to the max, learned to take every emotion to God and walk in freedom. Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow...
2020-08-16
16 min
You Are You
How I Went From Scared to Testify to Testifying Daily | Christian Girl Testimony on Obedience and Pursuing Your God-Given Dream
How do you feel about testifying? Have you ever felt unqualified to share about God? Or wish you could do it more boldly? Join in as I share about how God took me from scared to testify to testifying almost daily (and honestly!) with The Yay Project. Learn practical tips, including tips for discerning God’s voice, and be encouraged to live out Psalm 66:16, “Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what he did for me.” Follow Jenni: @the.yay.project Follow the podcast: @yaypodcast Follow the prayers: @pink
2020-08-10
24 min
You Are You
Welcome to the You Are You Podcast (Trailer)
Welcome to the You Are You Podcast! My name is Jenni Lien and I’m the writer and artist behind The Yay Project, an online ministry that seeks to help women all over the world celebrate their God-given design. Yay stands for You Are You, something God reminded me of one day as I was dealing with rejection. Last year, in my most broken season, I gave him all my pieces and asked him to carry me and put me back together. He did that and so much more. The more I obeyed, the deeper I fell in love wi...
2020-08-06
02 min
We Are Free
045: Jenni Lien - Living Out Your God-Given Design
God created us all uniquely, perfectly the way He wanted. So, what does it look like to figure out, live out and celebrate our God-given design? How do we do that without fearing rejection or judgement? How do we get to that sweet spot, where our daily actions line up with who He made us to be? Listen in as Jenni Lien, creator of The Yay Project, shares her story and how she’s finding answers to these questions.
2020-08-04
36 min
Good Morning
She Speaks Life Jenni Lien's Story
In this episode Jenni Lien shares about her transition from living a self-focused to a God-focused life and how God revealed His plan for her. She talks about life in Hong Kong and how she uses her gifts in writing and art to encourage others. Click Here to Order My God Stories Journal
2020-04-23
34 min
She Speaks Life - Christian Women, Strengthen Your Faith, Bible Study, Grow Spiritually In Christ
She Speaks Life Jenni Lien's Story
In this episode Jenni Lien shares about her transition from living a self-focused to a God-focused life and how God revealed His plan for her. She talks about life in Hong Kong and how she uses her gifts in writing and art to encourage others. Click Here to Order My God Stories Journal
2020-04-23
34 min
Girls Talking Life
#36 Jenni Lien [Celebrating Our God-Given Design from Hong Kong]
Jenni Lien is the writer and artist behind The Yay Project which seeks to help women celebrate their God-given design by reminding them that ‘You Are You’ (Yay!). Through The Yay Project, she’s had the joy of e-praising God with women from all over the world. Jenni is a second generation immigrant. She was born in the UK, moved to Canada when she was eight and now lives in Hong Kong. In our conversation Jenni talks about growing up experiencing lots of diversity and how that led her to appreciate how different God has made us. She sha...
2020-03-30
39 min