The Allender Center Podcast

Calm and Quiet in Psalm 131

June 14, 2019

Dan and Becky Allender reflect on how Psalm 131 invites us to enter new realms of calm and quiet so that we can navigate loss and chaos in a new way.

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Entitlement and Pride in Psalm 131

June 7, 2019

Dan Allender reflects on the entitlement and pride that drives us to strive for a false Eden rather than resting in the work God calls us to.

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Rest and Contentment in Psalm 131

May 31, 2019

Dan Allender and Tremper Longman, III kick off a new series exploring what Psalm 131 reveals about rest and contentment even in the midst of stress.

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Defiance and Healing from Spiritual Abuse

May 24, 2019

Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton conclude our series about spiritual abuse by reflecting on the long, slow journey of healing.

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Dissociation and Shame in Spiritual Abuse

May 17, 2019

Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton discuss how spiritual abuse shames and manipulates our bodies, fostering deep dissociation and toxic shame.

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Suspicion and Loyalty in Spiritual Abuse

May 10, 2019

Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton continue looking at how spiritual abuse hijacks our minds by fostering suspicion toward God, others, and our own hearts.

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Mind Control and Dogmatism in Spiritual Abuse

May 3, 2019

Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton explore how the heartbreaking dynamics of spiritual abuse seek to control our bodies and minds.

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Caring for Leaders in Erotic Entanglement, Part Two

April 26, 2019

Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton reflect on erotic entanglement and the tendency for many leaders to rely on people they serve to meet their desires.

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Caring for Leaders in Erotic Entanglement, Part One

April 19, 2019

Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton talk about recognizing erotic entanglement as leaders, and the very human desires that help fuel it.

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Caring for Leaders, Part Two

April 12, 2019

Dan Allender and Abby Wong-Heffter wrestle with the tendency to idealize or scapegoat leaders, rather than allowing them to be full, imperfect human beings.

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