Derek Allen

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. This episode identifies the dangers of young adults procrastinating responsibilities and parents preventing their children from becoming adults. In Part 2 Lindsay and Derek will offer some ideas for parents to help change the Adultolesence narrative.

What do we do with stories of UFO's and space aliens? Is there intelligent life out there beyond our atmosphere? How do we answer some of the mysteries seen in the skies from a Christ-centered perspective.?

Summer is almost here, and there are so many great opportunities to disciple your family! In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss how to make the most of your summer as a family.

It seems like the whole world is falling apart around us. Some people are even connecting biblical prophecies and signs of the end times to current events. So, are we living in the end times? Yes. We've been living in the end times, or last days, since Jesus ascended to Heaven. But are we living the end-end times? Should we expect the return of Jesus in our lifetimes? Yes! And no. Well, maybe not. We actually don't know! Listen in to this conversation as Derek and Lindsay provide context and bring clarity to this important and often confusing conversation.

We have a problem--a big problem. Our attention is divided in so many different directions that sometimes it is impossible to focus on what's important. How can followers of Jesus focus in an age of so many distractions? Listen in as Derek and Lindsay discuss the discipline of focus.

In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share a very personal account about a difficult season of life and ministry. It was a season where the goodness of God became especially real to them, and they share advice to those who are walking through similar seasons.

What should we do with/think/feel about the Asbury revival? Should we be excited? Should we be a little skeptical? How should this impact our lives and walk with Jesus? Listen as Derek and Lindsay discuss five ways to respond to the Asbury revival.

What responsibilities should children have around the home? Should they be paid for chores? What about allowances? Should children be allowed/encouraged to earn money through small, age-appropriate jobs? In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss chores and home-based family businesses.

Life is filled with decisions. Should you take that job? Should you buy the house or car you've been looking at? What type of major should you pursue in college? Join Derek and Lindsay as they discuss a process for making God-honoring decisions on this episode of The Christ Centered Life.