Practicing Gratitude
I have had an ambivalent relationship with practice. The word alone conjures up many feelings. First, my eleven years of piano lessons were wrought with...
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The Complexities of Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s easy to get lost in the comforts of gifts, gatherings, and familiar holiday carols. Yet in today’s podcast,...
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Advent and the Light
As we continue through the season of Advent, this week’s episode of the Allender Center Podcast invites you to linger in the profound mystery of...
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Advent and the Word
As we enter the season of Advent, Dan and Rachael invite us to reflect on the opening of John’s Gospel: “In the beginning was the...
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The Culture of Spiritual Abuse
When confronting spiritual abuse, it can feel more straightforward to focus on a specific person or leader who may have caused harm. But it’s also...
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The Attachment Wounds of Spiritual Abuse
Abuse of any kind involves a setup and a breach of trust – and spiritual abuse is no exception. Whether it stems from personal relationships...
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Checking In, Part 2
In this episode of the Allender Center Podcast, Dan and Rachael open up about navigating uncertain times with faith and intentionality. They recorded this conversation...
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Checking In, Part 1
This week, we’re checking in with you, dear listeners, in a candid and vulnerable episode. Days before the U.S. Presidential Election, Dan and Rachael share the...
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Grounding Through Poetry with Sue Cunningham
In this episode, we invite you to take a deep breath and find some grounding through the power of poetry. Whether you’re navigating stress or...
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