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Blooming in God’s Timing: The Unexpected Journey of Jenny Guthrie
In this episode of Lean In With Lizzy, Lizzy Jensen welcomes speaker, mother, and spiritual mentor Jenny Guthrie to explore what it means to trust God through every season of life-especially when your story doesn’t unfold the way you imagined.
From college failure to mission leadership, from MLB wife to spiritual guide, Jenny shares how divine timing, not worldly timelines, has defined her path. Together, they dive into themes of late blooming, trusting God’s voice, and discovering hidden talents in unexpected ways.
Whether you’re navigating early adulthood, midlife pivots, or supporting someone in their own growth, this episode will encourage you to let go of comparison, tune into God’s voice, and find purpose in your own unique unfolding.
Chapters:
00:00 – 00:45 | Introduction & Intentions
• Lizzy introduces Jenny’s unexpected life path
• Highlighting nonlinear stories of faithful women
00:45 – 02:30 | Growing Up & Self-Discovery Begins
• Jenny’s early family life and first glimpses of self-awareness
• Realizing her journey is just beginning
02:30 – 06:00 | Awakening Through Retreats & God’s Vision
• The retreat that shifted Jenny’s spiritual lens
• Catching vision by being around purpose-driven women
06:00 – 08:40 | Contentment vs. Potential
• Balancing peace in the present with God-given potential
• Encouragement for women in their 20s and beyond
08:40 – 11:31 | Blooming in Seasons
• The metaphor of the flower and divine nourishment
• Embracing slow growth as a sacred process
11:31 – 15:59 | College Years & Choosing Devotion
• Failing academically but thriving spiritually
• The transformational power of intentional scripture and prayer
15:59 – 20:12 | Scripture as a Tool for Change
• Why scripture works—and how it softens hearts
• Normalizing the power of faith in parenting conversations
20:12 – 22:14 | Releasing Pressure & Trusting God’s Plan
• Letting go of cultural pressure around performance
• Trusting God’s guidance in raising confident children
22:14 – 25:29 | Rethinking Talents
• Redefining what counts as a talent
• Habits, mindset, and lesser-known gifts that shape us
25:29 – 27:36 | Owning Your Unique Purpose
• The beauty of different strengths in God’s kingdom
• Why comparison blocks divine contribution
27:36 – 30:00 | Marriage, Mission, & Unexpected Leadership
• Marrying her college sweetheart and joining MLB life
• Being called to lead a mission—and transformed by hardship
30:00 – 33:04 | Softened by the Storms
• How pain can harden or soften us
• Letting suffering refine and root us in Christ
33:04 – 38:19 | Seeing God in the Story
• How scripture teaches God’s character through others
• Helping others see God in their own unfolding
38:19 – 42:25 | True Discipleship & Staying Grounded
• Staying humble in the spotlight
• Keeping faith at the center of identity
42:25 – 47:06 | Advice for Young Adults & Mentors
• How to lead with love, not solutions
• What young adults most need from trusted guides
47:06 – 51:15 | Legacy & Life as a Perennial Bloom
• Going back to school and embracing the unexpected
• Letting God unfold your legacy—slowly, beautifully, completely
Connect with Jenny Guthrie:
Instagram: @feedinghissheep_
Connect with Lizzy Jensen:
Instagram: @leaninwithlizzy and @lizzy.jensen
Podcast Landing Page: Lean In With Lizzy
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