The Allender Center Podcast

“How to Guard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities” with Dr. Andrew J. Bauman

May 16, 2025

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...

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The Research Behind Narrative Focused Trauma Care®

May 9, 2025

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...

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“Make Sense of Your Story” with Adam Young, LCSW

May 2, 2025

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...

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The Support That Ministry Leaders Need with Dr. Rose Madrid Swetman

April 25, 2025

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

April 18, 2025

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

April 11, 2025

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

April 4, 2025

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

March 28, 2025

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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Food, Sex, and Shame, Part 1

March 21, 2025

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

March 14, 2025

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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