“How to Guard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities” with Dr. Andrew J. Bauman by The Allender Center What happens when a woman names harm in her church community—and instead of support, she’s met with silence, suspicion, or even exile? Too often, the... Listen
The Research Behind Narrative Focused Trauma Care® by The Allender Center If you’ve experienced the healing power of engaging your story—through a Story Workshop, Recovery Week, Narrative Focused Trauma Care® (NFTC) training, or a Story Group... Listen
“Make Sense of Your Story” with Adam Young, LCSW by The Allender Center Today, Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen welcome longtime friend and Allender Center Facilitator Adam Young, LCSW, for a deeply moving conversation about the... Listen
The Support That Ministry Leaders Need with Dr. Rose Madrid Swetman by The Allender Center Pastors today are navigating a complex, demanding, and often overwhelming landscape. Beyond the pulpit, they’re expected to show up as counselors, administrators, fundraisers, teachers, building... Listen
The Narrative of Good Friday by The Allender Center Good Friday is often described as paradoxical—a day of deep sorrow somehow called “good.” In this moving episode of the Allender Center Podcast, Dr. Dan... Listen
Sibling Dynamics by The Allender Center Few relationships shape us like those with our siblings. Whether you have siblings, share a sibling-like bond with a cousin or family friend, or are... Listen
Revisiting “The Sex Talk You Never Got” with Sam Jolman by The Allender Center Last year, we had a powerful conversation with author Sam Jolman about his book The Sex Talk You Never Got—one of our most-listened-to episodes of... Listen
Food, Sex, and Shame, Part 2 by The Allender Center In part two of this conversation, Dan and Rachael continue their exploration by addressing the profound link between shame, food, and sex. Shame is often... Listen
Food, Sex, and Shame, Part 1 by The Allender Center Both food and sex are vital for sustaining life yet are often fraught with complex emotions and struggles. In the first of a two-part conversation,... Listen
Honoring Origin Stories with Pastor James A. White by The Allender Center We’re thrilled to welcome back Pastor James A. White, who challenges us to think deeply about the stories we’ve been told — and the ones... Listen
