
Connecting Dots: Making Sense of Our Stories
We are not just a collection of stories – we are a story. So how do we begin to make sense of a collection of...
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The Treasure of a Few Seconds
What is a lifetime? If one averages a human life to 75 years, that is 27,375 days, or 657,000 hours, or 39,420,000 seconds. Those who served...
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Healing to Lead, Part 2
If you’re familiar with the work of the Allender Center, you’ve probably heard us say: “You cannot take anyone further than you have gone.” Whether...
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Healing to Lead, Part 1
“Every person is a leader in some form. Every person is influencing others to some degree – whether you’re a pastor or whether you’re managing...
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Welcome Back, Rachael!
We are thrilled to welcome back podcast co-host Rachael Clinton Chen, who is returning to us from maternity leave! In this conversation with Dan, Rachael...
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Memory and Story
“Our memories are our stories and there’s no story that we tell that isn’t from our vantage point,” says our guest this week, Cathy Loerzel,...
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Betrayal in Marriage
We all have experienced betrayal in our relationships. We typically think of betrayal as an affair or deception, and some of us may be quick...
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Attachment Stories in Marriage
Attachment is an emotional bond we feel with another person who responds to our needs. This begins as an infant as we attach (or fail...
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