The Christ Centered Life
Pastor Derek Allen and his wife, Lindsay, discuss what it means to live The Christ Centered Life--a life where Jesus is at the center of everything.
Episodes
April 15, 2024 • 40 mins
Recently, Polynesian Indigenous groups signed a treaty granting personhood to whales. In light of that, Derek and Lindsay discuss personhood and the importance of a solid Christian worldview.
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March 25, 2024 • 24 mins
This week is Holy Week, and this Sunday is Resurrection Sunday! It's a great time of year to celebrate all God has done for us through Jesus, and we don't want you to miss it. Listen in to hear seven ways to maximize this year's Easter celebration.
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March 11, 2024 • 54 mins
A recent decision by Alabama's Supreme Court and subsequent action by the state legislature and governor have brought In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) into the public conversation. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay address the ethics and politics of IVF and offer counsel to Christian couples facing infertility.
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February 27, 2024 • 38 mins
Families with special needs can feel out of place at church, but it doesn't have to be that way. For this episode, Lindsay reached out to several families with special needs to ask for their thoughts about the relationship between the church and these precious families.
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February 19, 2024 • 49 mins
In this episode, Aaron and Meghan Benefield join Derek and Lindsay to tell the beautiful story of becoming a family of seven. You will be blessed, encouraged, and challenged as you listen in.
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February 10, 2024 • 35 mins
This episode was recorded on location at a place where God worked in a powerful way almost 30 years ago in Derek and Lindsay's lives. Listen in as they share an "only God" kind of story.
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January 24, 2024 • 46 mins
Many Christians are intimidated by the thought of memorizing Scripture. The truth is, with a little practice and a few tips, we can all memorize God's Word. Join Lindsay and Derek as they talk through practical strategies to memorize Scripture.
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December 12, 2023 • 33 mins
An amazing shift has taken place in recent years. The focus of Christmas has been taken off of Jesus and put on, well, everything else. Of course, that's been the case for a long time in American culture, but this time, it's happening in the church. The good news is that we can do something about this alarming trend. Listen in as Lindsay and Derek discuss this problem and the steps we can take to be part of the solution.
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December 6, 2023 • 37 mins
Jesus in the front; party in the back. That's the way many people in the Cultural South approach their relationship with God. In response, Derek and Lindsay recently published a new book, Mullet Theology. In this episode, they talk about the Mullet Theology concept and give a brief overview of eight common theological mullets.
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November 20, 2023 • 35 mins
Family makes the holiday season wonderful! But family can also make the holiday season challenging. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share five tips to help navigate the holiday season with family and friends.
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November 9, 2023 • 50 mins
Difficult conversations are part of life, and they are part of following Jesus. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share biblical principles and practical tips about having difficult conversations.
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November 1, 2023 • 43 mins
With the recent death of actor Matthew Perry, Derek and Lindsay reflect on his life and the show that made him famous. The show Friends continues to make an impact on our culture, and this episode takes a closer look at that impact from a Christ-Centered perspective.
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October 30, 2023 • 51 mins
How can we honor our parents if they are not honorable? What should you do when someone calls you names? How can foster parents apply biblical standards of discipline? What about flat-earthers? In this episode, Lindsay and Derek answer these and other questions submitted by listeners.
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October 19, 2023 • 55 mins
On October 7th, 2023, the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war, Hamas launched a deadly attack on southern Israel. The attack was not a military engagement--it was a terrorist attack on civilian targets. That attack led Israel to declare war on Hamas. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss some of the major aspects of the conflict from a Christ-Centered perspective.
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October 6, 2023 • 48 mins
Not all Christian music is created equal. Whether you're listening to your local Christian radio station, a worship playlist, or the songs at a worship service, navigating the world of Christian music can be tricky. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay provide helpful tips to guide you and your family work through a subject with some interesting twists and turns and even a few potholes.
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September 22, 2023 • 36 mins
We all get frustrated, but as believers, we must approach our frustrations in a way that honors the Lord. We need a Christ-centered approach to frustration. Join Derek and Lindsay as they discuss dealing with frustration and include some of the frustrations listeners shared.
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August 30, 2023 • 46 mins
In episode 52, Derek and Lindsay shared three things lost when someone embraces atheism. In this episode, they share a fourth thing--salvation. In doing so, they share the creation, fall, redemption, and restoration metanarrative as the story foundational to all stories.
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August 21, 2023 • 41 mins
Atheism is one of the fastest-growing worldviews in western culture. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss three things people lose when they embrace atheism.
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August 3, 2023 • 35 mins
This week, Derek and Lindsay celebrated their 20th anniversary by returning to the same resort where they honeymooned. As part of the celebration, they reflect on 20 things that are better than they were 20 years ago.
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July 21, 2023 • 39 mins
As the space between childhood and full-fledged adulthood widens, Derek and Lindsay look closer at the reasons and problems of what some call Adultolescence. Part 1 identifies the dangers of young adults procrastinating responsibilities and parents preventing their children from becoming adults. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay offer some ideas for parents to help change the Adultolesence narrative.
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