What I love about this book is that it so desperately needed to be written, and to be written well. Jennie Allen did just that. With depression and anxiety plaguing our culture, we need to know there are practical ways to help shift our thinking away from the downward spiral. Is it a cure all? NO, and I’m so grateful that Jennie clearly outlines that in her text, BUT we can take our thoughts captive and help move them in the right direction. The enemy will use whatever he can to help separate us from what we know, and that can so easily happen in our own though patterns, if we don’t align them with the scriptures. Perhaps one of my favorite things about this book wasn’t even the subject matter itself, but how genuinely Jennie presents it. She is so honest, warm, and empathic while speaking deep truth. She has such a gift!

I was given an early copy of this manuscript through NetGalley for my honest review. I enjoyed it so much that I bought it. All opinions expressed are my own.

Jennie Allen writes beautifully. “ Get Out of Your Head” is an easy read and you do not need to be a theologian to understand the Biblical based references. This book is great for anyone at any phase in life. Jennie reminds us “how we think shapes how we live”. “Only when we’re planted in the soil of gratitude will we learn and grow and thrive.” I love these points Jennie simply puts out there for us to read and absorb. She gives simple life examples we can relate to and understand. I truly loved this book. This will make a great small group study, book club and a gift for my family and friends.

"Get Out of Your Head" by Jennie Allen is a Christian Living book.. Jennie is the founder of the If Gathering and wants to motivate Women to live what they believe. She is a best selling author. She has written Bible studies. She is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary in Biblical Studies. Her book is excellent. She is challenging the reader to deal with their spiraling thoughts. She reminds us that we are to bring our thoughts captive to the Lord and not just keep them in our head. She says we can retrain our mind. The spiraling thoughts make it hard for us to be effective in our day to day lives. She also encourages us to think about what is good, and positive each day. This book is a good resource for counselors, pastors, pastor's wives, any layperson. The book is practical and helpful. I was given the book to read and review. It is well written. The opinions are my own. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book. I will post my review on Goodreads, Amazon, facebook, my blog, for the church staff.

Every time I think Jennie Allen has said the most powerful words, she comes out with more! I love Jennie. I've read her books. I've gone to her conference. And yet, this was new and fresh and something the world needs to hear. Such a powerful read. I will walk daily knowing that truth is the most powerful weapon we possess as humans walking this Earth. I will fear less, doubt less, overthink less, and I will not allow myself to be held captive. The words in the book bring freedom to a generation that has more chains holding it down than ever before. Thank you Jennie for your words of truth. For your courage to talk about the hard things and for disciplining a generation. This book is one I would do a bible study to, I would read with close girlfriends and digest it chapter by chapter and would gift to anyone that is stuck in their head and needs some freedom. 5 stars for me!

This is more than a book, this is a resource! I have caught myself so many times referencing this book anytime I am speaking to a friend or family member that is struggling with the thoughts in their head. This is one of those rare books that when you have finished reading it, you go and buy tons of copies to keep with you and pass out to the people you love.

When the world is going 100 miles an hour and you are overwhelmed by both exterior and interior expectations, it can be hard to find true rest and peace. Jennie has written an amazing book to help you get out of your own head and adjust your perspective on your circumstances and your surroundings. Some of the tools in her book have already helped me to put a pause on the spiral and look objectively at what's really happening in that moment. I recommend this book to anyone who is quick to self-judge, often finds themselves with a negative outlook, or just needs some mentoring on how to create space for the Lord to speak truth.

I'm glad I read Get Out of Your Head. It has been so helpful for me, and I know I'll be revisiting this book in the future.

This was an awesome read! Jennie Allen's writing style is easy to keep up with, engaging and personable. I really enjoyed her way of communicating. The way she mingled neuroscience with the truth of the Bible and life experience when it comes to our thought lives was very powerful and impactful. This book was practical and deep at the same time - and I believe it would be helpful to anyone who struggles with "getting out of their head."

As someone who has read all of Jennie Allen's books, I can truly say this one is my favorite, I also struggle with wake-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night anxiety, so not only did I feel like she "got' it, I felt like I learned things I could use in my own life in this book to help combat that. If you are someone who is touched by anxiety, whether in your own life, or in the life of someone you love, this book is for you.

I have been battling an anxiety disorder for 16 years. I found this book to be insightful, encouraging, compassionate and motivating. I've known all along that reading my Bible and spending quiet time with Jesus is the best medicine. But I've been stubborn. Jennie enourages us to lay down our entanglements and to learn to trust God again..to spend quiet time reading God's Word. She teaches how to stop the spiral of negative thoughts and choose gratitude and positivity. I appreciated her openness as she shared her own struggles and her season in the darkness. You have a choice. If you have been struggling I hope you choose to read this book.

Thank you Net Galley and Waterbrook for the free copy of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Allen wrote this book in response to her own 18 month struggle with toxic thoughts that made her question her faith and everything about her relationship with Jesus. Like all of Allen's books, she expresses herself courageously and directly which I always enjoy. She provides a practical and informed perspective on Scripture too.

The book starts reflecting on one of my favourite verses from Romans 12:2 - "Be transformed by the renewal of your mind". This is what Jesus desires for us when we enter into relationship with Him. It's only through a mind transformation that we can become more like Him and lead a life to His glory.

The book is split into three sections:

1. All the Thoughts - this is a series of chapters on the various ways we get imprisoned by our thoughts
2. Taking Down the Enemies of Our Minds - this provides practical solutions to stopping the thoughts
3. Thinking as Jesus Thinks - 2 short chapters on validating our identity in Christ and using Scripture to transform the negative thoughts.

There were some really good sections (Chapter 12 was a personal favourite). I found some of the real life examples Allen used were a bit weak in illustrating some of her points and I thought there could have been a bit more substance to Section 3.

This is a very timely and important book that will, I'm sure, help many people (Men and women) to lean in closer to Jesus to allow the Holy Spirit to do His work in transforming our minds.

I LOVE Jennie Allen books! They are approachable and this one is no different. I think it's a slightly different style than her other ones, but the message is culturally relevant & something that pretty much everyone can relate to. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book- I truly recommend it!

Jennie’s book is PHENOMENAL. I’ve never highlighted quotes in a book as often as I did with “Get Out Of Your Head.” I felt like Jennie offered real life stories with applicable advice. Highly recommend this to everyone!

Once again, Jennie Allen knocks it out of the park. Her thoughtful wisdom coupled with sisterly encouragement makes you ready to get out of your head and get to work. This book is for anyone who struggles with overthinking.

I have read several of Jennie Allen's books and think she does a great job here of addressing negative thought patterns both as they relate to science and how to combine them with Scripture. If you are not a Christian this may not be something you want to read as it is specifically written for Christians.with many New Testament references.

Get out of Your Head is a much needed book in this day and age in our society. Jennie Allen does an excellent job dealing with the topic of our thought life and how those thoughts play out in things like anxiety and depression. Mental and emotional health have been such taboo topics to talk about and write about in the past so I appreciate her venturing into those areas. I was grateful for her transparency about her own battles with toxic thoughts and her practical advice to battling the toxic thoughts in our own lives.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Net Galley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Jennie Allen presents fascinating facts about the brain and combines them with truth about our current culture and the effects it is having on our brain. Using her own experiences, along with biblical truth, she sets out to help us rewire our brains and free ourselves from negative spirals.

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One of the best books on this topic. Very practical and helpful book to guide people toward having their thoughts transformed by God. I loved the use of research.

This . . . THIS . . . is the very book I needed but did not know I needed. Until I read it. And now I cannot get this book out of my head. And that’s a good thing. Because the evil one is out to enslave our thoughts.

With real-life examples, Jennie Allen illustrates how calling upon the power of Christ can bring a halt to the havoc caused by downward spiraling thoughts and transform our lives.

Get Out of Your Head offers practical, backed-by-science, and I-really-can-do-this-today advice that is already making a difference in my thought life. Thank you, Jennie!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Get Out of Your Head is an invitation to boldly approach the thoughts that hold us captive. A valuable companion for championing anxious and toxic thoughts, in light of the gospel. Something we should all ready, whether we really "want" to or not. It's worth it!