
The Blame Game
We blame because we feel we must, but what if blame was no longer required in our series of tasks to complete? How might our...
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Irritation or Intrigue: You Choose (Part 2 on Story)
This week, Dan and his wife, Becky Allender, think back to the way in which one of their brief interactions led not only to confusion...
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Catastrophic Stories: What does it mean to be with Houston? (Part 1 on Story)
This week, Dan focuses on the catastrophic nature of the flooding in Houston. How do people respond when a catastrophe like this invades their lives?...
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In Support of Houston: We Stand with You
As the news of Houston has come to us, our hearts have been heavy with sorrow, concern and hope for mercy. We pray you are...
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Reflection and Transition: A Summer Reprise
This week, Dan and his wife, Becky Allender, reflect on their summer experiences to glean wisdom as they prepare to move into the fall. During...
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Belly
What if we lived through our bellies rather than our brains? What if our bodies, in their fullness, were no longer burdens but blessings, holding...
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Beautiful Scars: A Conversation with Lauran Bethell, Part Four
This week on the Allender Center Podcast, we bring you the conclusion of Beautiful Scars, Dr. Dan Allender’s four-part conversation with Lauran Bethell, Coordinator and...
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Opening My Eyes
All transformation requires disruption. And it seems to me that no one changes because it’s a good idea. We change, if much at all, because someone...
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