The Support That Ministry Leaders Need with Dr. Rose Madrid Swetman
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...
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The Narrative of Good Friday
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...
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Sibling Dynamics
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...
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Revisiting “The Sex Talk You Never Got” with Sam Jolman
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...
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Food, Sex, and Shame, Part 2
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...
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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,...
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Honoring Origin Stories with Pastor James A. White
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...
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Confronting Christian Nationalism – Part 2 with Rev. Dr. David Rice
We’re continuing our conversation with Rev. Dr. David Rice about confronting Christian nationalism—a topic we’re diving into because of the ways that it can deeply...
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