The Christ Centered Life
The Christ Centered Life
Derek and Lindsay Allen
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.
Episode 65: Five Kids Later
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.
Feb 19, 2024
49 min
Episode 64: Believe It or Not
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.
Feb 10, 2024
35 min
Episode 63: You Can Memorize Scripture!
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.
Jan 24, 2024
46 min
Episode 62: Hey Church! Christmas is about Jesus.
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.
Dec 12, 2023
33 min
Episode 61: Mullet Theology
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.
Dec 6, 2023
37 min
Episode 60: Family and Holidays
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.
Nov 20, 2023
35 min
Episode 59: The Art of a Difficult Conversation
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.
Nov 9, 2023
50 min
Episode 58: The One Where a Friend Dies
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.
Nov 1, 2023
43 min
Episode 57: Listeners Q&A
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.
Oct 30, 2023
51 min
Episode 56: The Israeli/Hamas War
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.
Oct 19, 2023
55 min
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