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The Allender Center PodcastMen, Vulnerability, and the Path to Connection with Jamie Haigh and Blake RobertsWhat if the freedom you long for is hidden in that final 3% of the truth you're afraid to share? This week, Dan and Rachael are joined by therapists Blake Roberts and Jamie Haigh of the Three Percent Podcast for a thoughtful conversation about holistic masculinity, loneliness, and the risk of real vulnerability. Blake and Jamie share the meaning behind the "three percent", which references the small but powerful parts of our story we hide in shame, and how naming them opens the door to deeper connection and freedom. Together, they explore why so many men...
2026-02-1351 minThe Allender Center Podcast"Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World" with Laurie KriegTalking with kids about sex, pornography, and sexuality can stir up fear, shame, and a deep sense of inadequacy for many parents. In this episode, Dan and Rachael sit down with author and parent-educator Laurie Krieg to think through a steadier, wiser way forward—one rooted in the gospel, attunement, and ongoing relationship rather than one-time "big talks." Drawing from her new book "Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World," Laurie shares her own journey as she offers parents help to move from reactivity to intentionality. She names why these conversations feel so overwhelming—often because of o...
2026-02-0646 minThe Allender Center Podcast"Liturgies for Resisting Empire" with Kat ArmasIn a country that is hurting and fractured by deep division, many of us are wondering how to remain rooted in love. As followers of Jesus, the question before us is not simply what do we think, but how do we stay human, attentive, and faithful in such a time as this? In this thoughtful and spacious conversation, Rachael Clinton Chen welcomes theologian and author Kat Armas into a much-needed dialogue about power, imagination, and what it means to remain grounded and joined together in the way of Jesus. Drawing from her newest book, "Liturgies...
2026-01-3154 minThe Allender Center PodcastReclaiming Faith, Hope, and Love after Spiritual AbuseFaith, hope, and love are beautiful words—but for many of us, they don't feel simple or safe. When they've been wielded to control, silence, or shame, these core concepts can carry weight, confusion, and even fear. In the wake of spiritual abuse, what once promised life can feel distorted or out of reach. Today, Dan and Rachael step tenderly and courageously into what it means to reclaim faith, hope, and love after harm. Rather than treating faith as certainty, hope as optimism, or love as obedience, they reframe these virtues as deeply human, relational rea...
2026-01-2354 minThe Allender Center PodcastWhy Is It So Hard to Tell the Truth? with Dr. Monique GadsonMost of us say we value the truth—until it unsettles us, costs us something, or asks us to change. Truth has a way of disrupting the stories we use to survive. That's exactly what we're talking about on the podcast today. Dr. Monique Gadson joins Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen to explore why truth-telling feels so threatening—personally, relationally, and culturally. Drawing from systems theory, theology, and her lived experience, Dr. Gadson names anxiety as the central force that keeps us from truth. When we lack the capacity to tolerate the discomfort truth bring...
2026-01-1644 minThe Allender Center Podcast"On Holy Ground" with Dr. Keith Anderson"What if the sacred is not somewhere else? What if it's right here and right now?" In this rich and reflective episode of the Allender Center Podcast, Dan and Rachael welcome theologian, author, and beloved mentor Dr. Keith Anderson. Drawing from his book, "On Holy Ground: Your Story of Identity, Belonging, and Sacred Purpose," Keith invites us to reconsider vocation not as a role, title, or single decision made when you're young, but as a lifelong relationship with Jesus. It's one shaped by seasons, suffering, questions, and ordinary faithfulness. Together, they explore how c...
2026-01-0949 minThe Allender Center PodcastLiving in a Distracted World and Following Jesus Into a New YearThe new year can bring the hope of a fresh start… or the dread of more of the same. In this first episode of the year, Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen name what many of us are already feeling: life feels heavy, noisy, and hard to keep up with. They talk about the "stone in the shoe" of modern life—how distraction, overwhelm, and unresolved trauma slowly wear us down—and share practical ways to respond. That might look like stepping back from constant media, creating gentle daily rhythms of prayer, worship, and Scripture, or usin...
2026-01-0244 minThe Allender Center PodcastReflections on the Year 2025 with Dr. Dan and Becky AllenderAs the year comes to a close, Dan and Becky Allender continue their annual podcast tradition: pausing to reflect on the year that has passed. They share a bit about their own experiences—what they've learned, what they're grieving, and what they're celebrating—as they prepare to enter a new season. Together, they invite you to also pause and reflect: What moments from your year need remembering? What relationships could use repair or deeper care? What desires and hopes might God be stirring in your heart for the year ahead? We are deeply grateful for your...
2025-12-2642 min
The Healing Trauma PodcastHonoring Your Story With Dr. Dan AllenderTrigger Warning: Contains sensitive content & language related to childhood sexual abuse.In this episode of the Healing Trauma Podcast, Guest Host Dr. Mark McNear talks with Dr. Dan Allender to discuss the profound impact of trauma and the healing power of story work. They explore the complexities of personal narratives, the importance of kindness in therapy, and the long-term journey of healing from trauma. The conversation emphasizes the need for a compassionate approach to understanding one's story and the role of kindness in facilitating healing. Listeners are encouraged to engage with their own stories and recognize the...
2025-12-0638 min
No More Perfect Podcast with Jill SavageThe Deep-Rooted Marriage with Dan Allender | Episode 248Every marriage is an ongoing story with its own highs and lows, joys and difficulties. Depending on which season we are in, we may start to see marriage as the best thing that has ever happened to us or the source of our angst. If you’ve been following our journey for a while, you know that my husband Mark and I share openly about the struggles as well as the victories in our marriage. God has used every obstacle we’ve encountered to grow us in so many ways.The truth we hope you walk...
2025-05-2050 min
Restoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 349 - Dr. Dan Allender, "The Deep-Rooted Marriage"Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today’s honest and insightful conversation, Michael sits down with Dr. Dan Allender—a renowned therapist, author, and longtime mentor—to discuss Dan’s latest book, The Deep-Rooted Marriage, co-authored with Dr. Steve Call and enriched by the wisdom and vulnerability of their wives, Becky Allender and Lisa Call.This episode isn’t just a discussion about techniques for a better marriage—it’s a candid exploration of the real, raw journey through conflict, trauma, shame, and, ultimately, transformation inside marriage. Dan and Michael reflect on how...
2025-05-1958 minThe Allender Center PodcastThe Research Behind Narrative Focused Trauma Care®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 in your own context—you may have found yourself wondering: Why does this work feel so deeply transformative? What's actually happening here? In this special episode, we're pulling back the curtain on a groundbreaking, multi-year research project that's beginning to explore those very questions. Dr. Danielle Zurinsky of the Allender Center and Dr. David C. Wang of Fuller Theological Seminary join Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen to share what they...
2025-05-0947 min
Minimalist Moms Podcast | Simple Living for Overwhelmed MomsMarriage as a Path to Healing & Growth | Dan Allender (EP22)This podcast is part of the Clear Intentions series of the show.Note: I have listeners of all faith backgrounds that listen to the podcast. This episode is coming from a christian perspective so if that’s something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!Every relationship has its highs and lows, but we often don't know what to do with our "lows," or how we ended up there...
2025-04-0433 min
Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian WomenFinding Delight, Honor, and Growth in Marriage Featuring Dr. Dan AllenderIn part 2 of this interview with Dr. Dan Allender, Heather and Dan delve into what it truly means to experience a deeper, more fulfilling marriage. Dr. Allender shared profound insights into how our past plays a crucial role in shaping our present and how this understanding can guide us toward redemption and healing in our relationships. Here are themes for our conversation today: Growth in Marriage: True growth in marriage is not just about comfort and convenience. It involves addressing past traumas and engaging with each other's differences to heal and understand the work of...
2025-02-2827 min
Dear Young Married CoupleThe SECRET to a Deeply CONNECTED Marriage w/ Dr. Dan AllenderAre old survival habits silently sabotaging your marriage? 🤯 Dr. Dan Allender joins us to unpack why even the smallest conflicts—like a baked potato debate—often stem from something much deeper. We dive into how past wounds shape present struggles, why marriage is meant to reveal both our best and worst, and how to move from good to great connection. 💛Resources: EROS is just a few days away! Are you in the Columbus, OH area? Register now! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/erosDeep Rooted Marriage by Dan Allend...
2025-02-2649 minCompared to Who? Body Image for Christian WomenWhat Parts of Your Past Affect Your Marriage? Featuring Dr. Dan AllenderToday Heather Creekmore interviews an author, therapist, and pioneer in the trauma and abuse world, Dr. Dan Allender. As we wrap up our month-long series on marriage, today Heather and Dr. Allender explore how our past traumas impact our marriage, how our hurts from our family of origin may have actually impacted who we chose to marry, and how we can help our spouses heal and name their own woundings so that together we can have more than just a "good marriage," we instead can grow together as a couple who is able to honor and delight in each...
2025-02-2529 min
Our Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.490: Cultivating A Marriage That Lasts with Dan Allender "Marriage can be heaven, and marriage can be hell." -Dan Allender Anyone who is married knows that marriage can reach the extremes of human experience, and sometimes even in the same day. It's the lab in which we grow personally, and where we grow together. It's also the place where everything can fall apart. Today Dan Allender of The Allender Center joins us to explore the transformative power of marriage, particularly in midlife. He talks about the deep work of understanding one another's stories, the role of trauma in...
2025-02-1847 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.490: Cultivating A Marriage That Lasts with Dan Allender "Marriage can be heaven, and marriage can be hell." -Dan Allender Anyone who is married knows that marriage can reach the extremes of human experience, and sometimes even in the same day. It's the lab in which we grow personally, and where we grow together. It's also the place where everything can fall apart. Today Dan Allender of The Allender Center joins us to explore the transformative power of marriage, particularly in midlife. He talks about the deep work of understanding one another's stories, the role of trauma in...
2025-02-1847 min
Hole in My Heart PodcastEpisode 235: The Most Important Part of Parenting | Dan AllenderThis episode left us speechless.
Today, we are joined again by psychologist and author Dan Allender to talk about the most important part of parenting: Your marriage.
(If you are a single mom or dad, we bless you and intersperse much of the conversation with relating the conversation to close friendships.)
For those of us who are married, why is that the most important part of marriage? Dan tells us well:
“Our children are given the gift of watching the reality of love and life...
2025-01-3144 min
Native ExilesShame, Marriage, and Deep Relationships: A Timeless Conversation with Dr. Dan Allender (Revisited)In this powerful re-release of one of our most impactful episodes, Steve and Wyatt sit down with Dr. Dan Allender, renowned psychologist and author, to unpack the complex role of shame in marriage and deep relationships. Dr. Allender brings his expertise to the table, shedding light on how shame silently shapes the dynamics of intimate partnerships, often leading to disconnection, resentment, and emotional isolation. Through this conversation, we explore how shame takes root, how it impacts communication and trust, and most importantly, how couples can navigate its grip to heal and grow together. Whether you're i...
2025-01-2856 minThe Allender Center PodcastStory Work: What It Is and Why It Matters with Adam Young, Cathy Loerzel, and Dan AllenderHave you ever wondered what we mean when we say "your story" and why it matters? In this special episode, Adam Young, Cathy Loerzel, and Dan Allender sit down together to unpack the basics. Whether you're new to this conversation or you've been on the journey for a while, this is a perfect place to start—or to revisit the foundation of story work. We're thrilled to co-release this episode with The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast. Grab a cup of coffee, find a cozy spot, and join us as we explore the transformative power of engaging yo...
2025-01-2432 minThe Allender Center PodcastTending to One Another's Stories in Marriage with Dan & Becky AllenderTo celebrate the forthcoming release of The Deep-Rooted Marriage, co-authored by Dan Allender and Steve Call, Dan and Becky Allender reflect on their own marriage story — its unique dynamics, the challenges they've faced, and the redemptive journey they've walked together. They open up about how their family-of-origin stories shaped their relationship in ways they didn't initially realize and the intentional work it took to build new, healthier ways of connecting, particularly over the past decade. Whether you're married, dating, or reflecting on other relationships in your life, we think Dan and Becky's vulnerability and hard-earned ins...
2025-01-1746 minNative ExilesUnmasking Anxiety: A Deep Dive with Dan AllenderIn this insightful episode, we sit down with renowned psychologist and author Dr. Dan Allender to explore the complexities of anxiety—its roots, its impact, and the path to healing. Drawing on his vast experience and wisdom, Dr. Allender shares transformative insights on understanding anxiety, confronting its emotional and spiritual dimensions, and discovering ways to break free from its grip. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety or simply seeking a deeper understanding, this conversation offers valuable tools for navigating life's challenges with courage and hope. Dr. Dan Allender is a renowned author, speaker, and therapist known...
2025-01-1442 minThe Allender Center PodcastCreating a Better Marriage Through Story with Becky AllenderBecky Allender sits down with Rachael Clinton Chen for a one-on-one conversation. Becky reflects on how she and Dan have experienced profound transformation in their marriage, particularly since the Allender Center was founded in 2011. It was during this time that they began practicing the fundamentals of story engagement within their own relationship—a journey that not only changed their lives but also inspired the Marriage offerings at the Allender Center. No matter what season you're in—whether your relationship is new or you've been married for decades like Dan and Becky—there's always something new to learn. Every s...
2025-01-1035 min
The GoodHard Story PodcastEpisode 81: Becoming Who We're Meant to Be with Dr. Dan AllenderI don’t re-listen to my own podcast episodes often, but I’ll be replaying this one many times over. My guest Dr. Dan Allender is a trauma therapist. And if you just assumed this episode has nothing for you, consider Dr. Allender’s words: “All life east of Eden is a form of trauma.”
Whew.
So, yeah, you need to hear this. Dr. Allender’s work has been a gamechanger in my life and I insist that you have access to his wisdom, too! He has given me a framework for understanding, grieving, and telling my st...
2025-01-0954 minThe Allender Center PodcastReflections on the Year with Dr. Dan & Becky AllenderAs we near the close of the year, Dan and Becky Allender are continuing a podcast tradition: sitting down to reflect on their experiences and inviting you, our listeners, to join them in this meaningful practice. Dan and Becky share their own reflections—what they've learned, what they're grieving, and what they're celebrating—as they prepare to transition into a new season. They've also shared a few practical ways you can reflect on your year: Scroll through your photo gallery. Notice the moments that brought you joy, growth, or even challenge. Revi...
2024-12-2742 min
Good FaithThe Truth About Our Trauma Can Set Us Free (with Dan Allender)Why is truth-telling so hard to do within the church? Host Curtis Chang and renowned therapist and author Dan Allender explore the complex crossroads of theology and psychology, tracing the evolving, sometimes fraught relationship between the Christian church and therapy. With warmth and candor, Dr. Allender shares both his love for and ambivalence toward psychotherapy, reflecting on how it can challenge our understanding of the role trauma plays in the search for God's truth. Together, they invite listeners to consider how an imaginative rethinking of the "war within you" can open new pathways to authentic worship. Drawing...
2024-10-2654 min
Living PoetryPoetry is Dangerous - Dan AllenderFeatured Poetry & Resources: Dan Allender God's Grandeur by Gerard Manley Hopkins The Wreck of the Deutschland by Gerard Manley Hopkins Psalm 23 2 Corinthians 4:10 Romans 8 Revelation 21, 22 N.T. Wright The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology The Allender Center Books by Dan Allender
2024-09-2439 min
The Healing Trauma PodcastRedeeming Heartache With Dr. Dan Allender & Cathy LoerzelIt was an absolute pleasure to be joined by psychologist Dr. Dan Allender and therapist Cathy Loerzel for an incredible conversation about the journey of healing Trauma.Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel are the authors of the book Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Our True Calling.They are also the founders of The Allender Center. Dr. Dan Allender has pioneered a unique therapy centered around his innovative theory and training in transforming betrayal, ambivalence, and powerlessness into faith, hope, and love. He is a professor of counseling psychology at The Seattle School and founder of The A...
2024-03-2547 min
DadAwesome311 | Managing Triggers, Providing a Secure Beginning, and The North Stars of Parenting (Dr. Dan Allender)The way you parent stems from how you were parented. That's why understanding the stories and trauma of your past is essential if you want to provide a secure beginning for your children. In this episode, Dr. Dan Allender offers expert advice to help you own the past, share your stories with others, and find beauty along the parenting journey. Key Takeaways A child has a secure beginning if they have attunement, containment, and a parent who can repair ruptures. The level of failure in parenting is higher than in marriage, friendships, or work. When you're...
2024-01-0447 minThe Allender Center PodcastBonus Episode: The Healing Power of Understanding Your Story with Adam Young, Cathy Loerzel, and Dan AllenderYou have a story and that story matters. Your story in your family of origin significantly affects the way you think, feel, and act in the world today. This is why Dan Allender says, "It is time to listen to your story." What if healing begins by listening to your story? By reflecting on—and engaging—the experiences in your growing-up years, you can better understand why your brain has been shaped in the way that it has. These are the topics that Dan Allender, Cathy Loerzel, and Adam Young explore in today's bonus podcast epis...
2023-12-1140 min
The Naked GospelDan Allender and Curt Thompson: Is Salvation Actually Real?? A Faith and Science Deep DiveDr. Dan Allender and Dr. Curt Thompson are two of the most trusted and renown Christian therapists. They have spent their lives exploring what healing and redemption looks like, and they both join us for a long-form conversation.We discuss the relationship between science and faith, belief and our bodies, healing vs medicating, and the difference between abundant life and consumerism. Check out the Disruptor Initiative: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Dr. Thompson's latest book: The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope (https://a.co/d/8e3T1v6). To learn mor...
2023-10-261h 45The Naked GospelHealing vs Medicating: Is Abundant Life Real?? A Deep Dive with Dan Allender and Curt ThompsonDr. Dan Allender and Dr. Curt Thompson are two of the most trusted and renown living Christian therapists. They have spent their lives exploring what healing and redemption actually looks like. Curt and Dan join us for a long-form conversation.We discuss the relationship between science and faith, belief and our bodies, healing vs medicating, and the difference between abundant life and consumerism. Check out the Disruptor Initiative: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Dr. Thompson's latest book: The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope (https://a.co/d/8e3T1v6). T...
2023-10-181h 45
CaptivatedHealing Through Story with Becky AllenderStasi welcomes her dear friend Becky Allender on today’s podcast to discuss story work and the healing that can come through it. Story work is a way of honoring our life’s story and the ways it has shaped us and engaging the places we need care, compassion, and mercy. If this feels new to you, Becky also offers a simple place to start. Friends, each of us desires to be seen and known, and giving a voice to our story is a beautiful level of self-care that expands our hearts for Jesus to come and compassionately give us m...
2023-08-2336 minThe Allender Center Podcast"Everybody Come Alive" with Marcie Alvis WalkerWe are thrilled to have Marcie Alvis Walker, the creator of the popular Instagram feed "Black Coffee With White Friends" and the author of the compelling memoir "Everybody Come Alive: A Memoir in Essays," as our special guest on this week's episode of the Allender Center Podcast. Hosting this insightful conversation are Rachael Clinton Chen and Linda Royster from the Allender Center. Marcie shares a bit about her process of writing her debut book, in which she beautifully shares her unique stories with candidness. She skillfully interlaces the tapestry of her cultural upbringing, along with her personal...
2023-07-2154 minThe Allender Center PodcastThe Spirituality of RestWith the arrival of summer, there is an expectation of rest and play. But for many, true rest is elusive. The demands of work, family, and financial responsibilities often hinder our ability to slow down and embrace rest. In our society, busyness is glorified, and we often fear being still, as it may require us to confront our own heartache. However, reflecting on the invitation of Jesus in Matthew 11:28-30, we are prompted to consider the joy and sweetness that can be found when we rest. Dan mentioned in "Sabbath, Explained," a previous podcast episode: "W...
2023-06-2341 min
The Carlos Whittaker PodcastEpisode 114: Mental Health Series - Healing Our Trauma with Dan AllenderIt is our final week of the Mental Health Series and these have been some of my FAVORITE episodes of ALL. TIME.
This week, I have Dr. Dan Allender, Founder and Lead Instructor, of the Allender Center at the Seattle School. I have been following his work for a long time and he is literally a hero of mine. I wish this episode could be 15 hours long it is SO GOOD. This was one of the more special podcasts I have ever recorded…
We unpack the “shattering of shalom” and wha...
2023-06-2254 min
Peace TalksDan Allender + Linda RoysterPeace Talks is honored to welcome Linda Royster and Dan Allender to the show! Our wide-ranging conversation covered trauma as alienation from self, racism as a projection of unhealed wounds, epigentics as legacy and so much more. Don't miss this tender and thoughtful hour.Linda Royster has been called to traumatized populations since 1997. Linda holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology Graduate School and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works therapeutically with a diverse clientele. Also, she authored the addendum of the 25th-anniversary re-release of Healing the...
2023-05-181h 00The Allender Center PodcastProcessing Trauma Through PoiesisWe are excited to have Sue Cunningham, who is acclaimed by Dan Allender as the officially-unofficial Poet Laureate of the Allender Center, back with us. In this discussion, we're taking on the term "poiesis," which comes from the Greek word "to make" and is related to "poetry." At the Allender Center, we believe that writing and telling your story is an essential part of the process of understanding and processing traumatic experiences. We explore how poetry relates to this process in our conversation with Sue Cunningham, Dan Allender, and Rachael Clinton Chen. They also discuss the effects...
2023-05-0554 minThe Allender Center PodcastMoving Through Grief"You can't plan grief. You can't plan when or how or what will occur," says Dr. Dan Allender, "But there is something that has to be a decision perhaps made well before. Will I go into these waters or will I remain on the side?" In today's podcast conversation, Dan and Rachael welcome Mary Ellen Owen, Counselor in Colorado Springs and Instructor and Facilitator at the Allender Center. They take a look at the process of moving through grief and moving from our heads to our hearts and bodies. Mary Ellen shares, "If you're just...
2023-04-2848 minRestoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 257 - Dr. Dan Allender, “Healing Sexual Brokenness”"Nothing affects the human heart more than our sexuality.” - Dan AllenderHow do we begin the process of healing from past sexual abuse? How do we deal with the pain, the hurt, and the emotional brokenness that has taken hold of our lives? How are we able to move on?Dan Allender says in his book, The Wounded Heart, “The journey involves bringing our wounded heart before God…”We’re pleased to feature Michael's conversation with our good friend, Dr. Dan Allender. Dr. Allender pioneered a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse...
2023-04-141h 05
TypologyReplay: Healing from past sufferings, feat. Dr. Dan Allender (Type 8)How has your past uniquely prepared you to experience more joy? In today's replay of one of my favorite episodes, Dr. Dan Allender and I explore this question in an insightful conversation about healing the heart from trauma, rewriting the broken stories we adopt as children, and the overlap with the Enneagram. Professor of counseling psychology at The Seattle School and founder of The Allender Center, Dr. Dan Allender has pioneered a unique therapy centered around his innovative theory and training in transforming betrayal, ambivalence, and powerlessness into faith, hope, and love. He's a popular podcaster on Th...
2023-04-0655 minThe Allender Center PodcastFamily of Origin with Dr. Dan Allender and Adam YoungSo much of our beauty and brokenness — so much of what makes us who we are today — is tied to our family of origin. The ways in which we act, react, and interact with others are directly tied to our childhood origin stories and the hurt that we all inevitably experienced – no matter how perfect (or imperfect) our families were. Why should we spend time going back to name the hurt we experienced growing up? Is it worth it to stir up those memories, talk about painful experiences, and potentially upset our loved ones? Dr. Da...
2023-02-0446 minThe Allender Center PodcastParenting the ParentAnnie Allender Robbins and Amanda Christian join their dad, Dan Allender, for a personal and profound dialogue about how they were raised, how that shaped them, and the work that they have done as adults to discover a new width of freedom to be who they really are. Dan also reflects on healing he has found as a parent, and now a grandparent, through his relationship with his children.
2023-01-2847 minNative ExilesShame, Sexual Brokenness, and Trauma with Dr. Dan AllenderWhat a treat it was to have Dr. Dan Allender from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology join us for this episode! He talks about shame and sexual brokenness, and how trauma affects our marriages/relationships. Dr. Dan Allender is a pioneer of a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy. For over 30 years, the Allender Theory has brought healing and transformation to hundreds of thousands of lives by bridging the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse that mark so many.Read his books! The Intimate Mystery
2023-01-1157 minThe Allender Center PodcastListener Questions: Engaging Past Trauma and Our Families of OriginLast month, we invited our social media followers to send in questions that they would like to hear Dan Allender address. We are honored that so many of you sent in questions and comments. We'll begin by addressing some of the questions about confronting past trauma in general, and trauma involving families of origin in particular. What if our past trauma is too painful to bear? Should we address our parents about trauma in our upbringing? How do we stop the trauma cycle with our own children? Dan addresses these questions and more in this ep...
2022-11-1239 min
The Rise and Fall of Mars HillBonus Episode: A Conversation with Dan AllenderWhen author and therapist Dan Allender met Mark Driscoll in 1998, he hoped the two might share building space for their respective ministries. While conversations remained cordial, it didn't take long for Allender to realize he and Mark aimed to build entirely different institutions -- Allender, a school for healing and trauma care, and Mark, a faith community with the aspirations of Babel. Narcissism would keep the two from building on a common foundation.Thirty years later, Allender joins host Mike Cosper for an honest conversation about where that narcissism led and how Mars Hill Church and the...
2022-08-2649 minThe Allender Center PodcastReplay and Rest: The Cost of RestThe second episode in our "Replay and Rest" series is a reflection from Dr. Dan Allender during his sabbatical from teaching back in 2015. We hope that listening back to this portion of Dan's story will serve as an encouragement to examine our own attitudes towards rest. We know that rest is of the utmost importance in order to recover from the toll that stress takes on our bodies, our minds, and our hearts. Here at The Allender Center, we are practicing what we teach and many of our team members are taking reduced work hours and vacation...
2022-07-2321 min
The Evolving LeaderProduct-Market Fit with Dan OlsenThis week on the Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender talk to Dan Olsen. Based in Silicon Valley, Dan is a consultant, speaker, host of the monthly Lean Product & Lean UX Meetup and author of bestselling ‘The Lean Product Playbook’. The Lean Product Playbook 0.00 Introduction2.28 Tell us about your background and what fuels your passion for product development?3.50 Why do products fail and why do organisations keep on building things that we may not want? 5.14 Can you give us your definition or poor product fit?
2022-07-0658 minThe Allender Center PodcastThe Origins of Dr. Dan Allender's WorkIn the first of this two-part series, Rachael Clinton Chen interviews Dan Allender about the origins of his work in helping people address and heal sexual abuse. You'll drop into Dan's story in the mid-1980s as he was finishing his doctoral studies. He was asked a question by one of his clients: "What do you know about sexual abuse?" At the time, this very prevalent issue was not being addressed in secular culture, let alone by the church. Listen to how Dan grew into his unique role as a therapist, teacher, and innovative leader to help...
2022-05-2137 min
The Evolving LeaderPutting Innovation on the Balance Sheet with Dan TomaCan you measure and track how successfully your organisation is innovating? This week on the Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Scott Allender and Jean Gomes talk to Dan Toma, co-author of ‘Innovation Accounting‘, who says that the traditional management tools available to leaders wanting to understand investments in innovation are lacking, instead proposing a new set of frameworks and tools that go beyond just financial indicators. Innovation Accounting – A Practical Guide for Measuring Your Innovation Ecosystem’s Performance (BIS, 2021) 0.00 Introduction2.05 Could you start by sharing your journey?4.55 Could you tell us why it’...
2022-04-2742 min
The Savvy Sauce179 Redeeming Heartache with Dr. Dan Allender*DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses adult themes and is not intended for young ears.
179. Redeeming Heartache with Dr. Dan Allender
"How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!" Psalm 139:17 (NLT)
Questions and Topics We Discuss:
How do you help others bridge "the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse that mark so many?"
Will you model this by going first?
If we are walking alongside a loved one who has experienced Trauma, what is...
2022-04-1849 min
Makers & MysticsS9 E01: The Already and Not Yet with Dan AllenderIn this season opening episode, Stephen Roach returns to the podcast for this timely conversation with trauma therapist Dan Allender about creativity, the troubled nature of the artist and Dan’s latest book, Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Our True Calling. Connect with Dan AllenderJoin the Makers & Mystics Creative Collective!Instagram Music by Sean WilliamsMentions In The Episode: Picasso, Shegal, Trauma, Therapy. The World Needs Your Art! We Provide Meaningful Marketing Strategies for the Creative Artist with Stephen RoachSend us...
2022-04-0544 min
Faith Over FearThe Courage to Process Past Traumas (with Dr. Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel) – Ep. 97We live in a broken world filled with broken people. Because of this, everyone experiences some level of trauma. Unfortunately, past trauma experiences can greatly impact our lives, perceptions, and interactions in the present. Many of us have become adept at numbing our pain. In order to heal, however, we need to have the courage to unpack and process our trauma stories with truth but also with a great deal of self-kindness. In this episode, Dr. Allender and Cathy Loerzel, coauthors of Redeeming Heartache, released by Zondervan, share some archetype mentalities that often stem from trauma, why it’s so im...
2022-03-2239 min
Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor ElliottRedeeming Heartache: Trauma is Profound, Healing is Possible with Dr. Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel, M.A. Ep. 174“Part of what it means to be human is to suffer, but there’s a way to move through it that brings joy and goodness to both you and the world around you.” Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel.
We all endure trauma—either Big T or Little T. We all seek healing. Yet all too often, the defense mechanisms we constructed to survive trauma, now keep us constrained.
Join us to consider:
Who we are meant to become in the midst of our heartaches.
That we’ve all been orphaned, estranged, and widowed due to trauma...
2021-12-1752 minLove and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor ElliottRedeeming Heartache: Trauma is Profound, Healing is Possible with Dr. Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel, M.A. Ep. 174“Part of what it means to be human is to suffer, but there’s a way to move through it that brings joy and goodness to both you and the world around you.” Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel.
We all endure trauma—either Big T or Little T. We all seek healing. Yet all too often, the defense mechanisms we constructed to survive trauma, now keep us constrained.
Join us to consider:
Who we are meant to become in the midst of our heartaches.
That we’ve all been orphaned, estranged, and widowed due to trauma...
2021-12-1752 min
Working with Dan DorianiDan Allender, Therapist: Engaging Trauma in a Fallen WorldDan Allender, prominent Christian therapist, author, professor, and speaker who focuses on sexual abuse, trauma recovery, and story sits down with us to discuss his calling. Allender's passion for engaging with the brokenness of this world is born out of his own palpable delight in the gospel of Jesus. The Dans discuss a whole range of topics from facing our own death, to journaling, to narcissism in the Church and workplace. There's something for everyone in here, and above all is the invitation to delight daily in the extravagant, playful, awesome goodness of Christ.
Check out Dan A...
2021-12-0845 min
The Good Question PodcastTrauma and Abuse Therapy through the Allender Method and Recognizing your Experience in the World with Dr. Dan AllenderWhy can trauma be so debilitating? Through a lack of understanding of the reality around us, healing can be hard to come by. Listen in to learn: How Dr. Allender came into his field of work How to engage with people who have suffered abuse How Dr. Allender's system works Dr. Dan Allender, the founder of the Allender Center, shares his method for assisting folks who have been the victims of abuse and trauma. It can be challenging to help those who have suffered trauma or abuse without understanding their reality despite good intentions. However, le...
2021-12-0326 min
Jesus Calling: Stories of FaithGod Is Fiercely Pursuing Our Hearts: Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel & Andrew FarleyEach one of us has a unique story to share—and within each of these complex stories many of us have experienced loss, heartache, shame, and tragedy which profoundly affect our lives. But once we begin to face our heartaches and realize their effect on our lives, we can see the slow steady pursuit of a God who only desires our healing and wholeness. This week we’ll be discussing the way that God cares about each of our stories and is there to walk us through our trauma with Dr. Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel—founders of the Allend...
2021-11-1831 min
Hole in My Heart PodcastEpisode 185: Which of the Six Types Are You? with Dan Allender & Cathy LoerzelThis is another episode we would pay you to listen to if we could.
Do you approach your friendships, your work, or the pain in your life more as the orphan, the stranger, or the widow?
Don’t know what that means? We didn’t either until we read “Redeeming Heartache” and then talked with the brilliant psychologist, Dr. Dan Allender, and to our new wise friend, author and therapist Cathy Loerzel. Dan and Cathy helped us understand each of these approaches to the world, and invited us to live redeemed as a priest, prophet, or king an...
2021-10-2355 min
TypologyHealing from Past Sufferings, feat. Dr. Dan AllenderHow has your past uniquely prepared you to experience more joy? Dr. Dan Allender and I explore this question today in an insightful conversation about healing the heart from trauma, rewriting the broken stories we adopt as children and the overlap with the Enneagram. Professor of counseling psychology at The Seattle School and founder of The Allender Center, Dr. Dan Allender has pioneered a unique therapy centered around his innovative theory and training in transforming betrayal, ambivalence, and powerlessness into faith, hope, and love. He's a popular podcaster on The Allender Center Podcast and the au...
2021-10-1457 min
The Honest PodEpisode 46: Redeeming Heartache with Dan Allender and Cathy LoerzelThis week, Karrie talks with renowned Psychologist, Dr. Dan Allender, and trauma expert, Cathy Loerzel, MA about their new co-authored book, Redeeming Heartache. This book will help you recognize what trauma has formed your strengths, heal from trauma you have forgotten, and identify how your stories of suffering have set the trajectory of your calling. Throughout the book, Dan and Cathy walk you through the six types of harm and how they play out in your life and affect you and your relationships. This is an incredible book that takes you past heartache and allows you to see the...
2021-09-3054 min
The Learner's Corner with Caleb MasonEpisode 244: Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel On Finding Freedom and Healing From Trauma and HeartacheIn this episode, Caleb talks with Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel about their book, Redeeming Heartache.Links MentionedThe Allender CenterRedeeming Heartache by Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel
2021-09-281h 03
Dear Young Married CoupleHealing the WOUNDED Heart: Transformation from Sexual Abuse w/ Dr. Dan AllenderHas the enemy been trying to convince you that your hurt isn’t as severe as someone else’s that you might know of? Join us as we talk with Dr. Dan Allender about how this is just an evil fruit of the enemy, as well as how to overcome your hurts.
Recommended Resources
The Allender Center
Healing the Wounded Heart
Healing the Wounded Heart Workbook
Anatomy of the Soul
The Body Keeps the Score
Online Courses at the Allender Center
Stay in conversation with us on IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple or on our website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn...
2021-09-2147 minThe Allender Center PodcastStories from 10 Years of The Allender CenterNo story is without its share of joy, anticipation, trials, and victories, and the same can be said about the founding of The Allender Center. This year we are celebrating 10 years as a center and place where people have found healing from trauma. It has been an immense honor to be able to hear and walk with you through your stories of harm into restoration. Today, Dan and Rachael share memories and tales with Becky Allender and Jeanette White, Interim Senior Director, both former guests of the podcast and founding members of The Allender Center. You'll get to hear...
2021-09-0443 min
Convene PodcastManaging Personal Trauma as a Leader with Dr. Dan AllenderDr. Dan Allender, author and founder of The Allender Center, joins Greg Leith for a discussion on managing personal trauma as a leader. Dan is the author of "Leading with a Limp", which focuses on understanding the value of one's brokenness. To learn more about Dr. Allender and his work, visit https://theallendercenter.org/
2021-08-2537 min
Convene ConnectLeading With A Limp With Dr. Dan AllenderAlthough leaders are expected to always show up in their best selves, they will still find themselves struggling with the biggest obstacles in life. Dr. Dan Allender, author and founder of The Allender Center, joins Greg Leith for a discussion on managing personal trauma as a leader. Dan is the author of Leading with a Limp, which focuses on understanding the value of one’s brokenness. He explains how to keep the faith even if you are facing your inner battles and why it is okay to be a little off track sometimes. To learn more about Dr. Allender and...
2021-08-2538 minThe Allender Center PodcastProviding Hospitality: A Conversation with Becky AllenderContinuing a conversation about hospitality, Dan invites his wife, Becky Allender, back to the podcast to recount a personal, life-changing experience that changed their perspective of hospitality. Sometimes it is assumed hospitality is setting a 'perfect plate' for guests, however, we need to remove ourselves from the idea that hospitality is simply entertainment. How are you engaging others at the grocery store, in your neighborhood, or at work? What does it mean to offer care and welcome from the heart? Throughout the episode you'll hear more of Dan and Becky's stories as well as how they are actively changing...
2021-07-2326 min
Hole in My Heart PodcastEpisode 83 Take Two: Sexuality and Shame with Dan AllenderSo often, sexuality brings shame right on its heels.
How can we banish it? How can we heal?
Join us today as we revisit this conversation with Dr. Dan Allender to learn how stepping into the light and grace of Jesus can heal our shame when it comes to sexuality.
***Heads up: We do address sexual trauma in this episode, though not graphically. If this is part of your story or that of someone close to you, please take care of yourself and listen with caution.***
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2021-07-1543 min
The Arise PodcastS2E10: Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton-Chen on Advent and Holding TensionDan Allender, PhD - is a pioneer of a unique approach to trauma and abuse therapy that has brought healing and transformation by bridging the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse. He helped found the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in 1997 as well as the Allender Center in 2011 to train leaders and mental health professionals to courageously engage others’ stories of harm.Rachael Clinton-Chen, MDiv is a trauma practitioner, speaker (preacher), and pastoral leader. She serves as the Director of Teaching and Care for The Allender Center at The Seattle School....
2020-12-1037 minThe Allender Center PodcastEngaging Triggers in MarriageThis week on the podcast, Dan and Becky Allender talk about triggers in marriage with their good friends Dr. Steve and Lisa Call. You may recognize Steve and Lisa from the new Marriage Online Course.What follows is both a humorous and deeply insightful conversation. Triggers can undermine a marriage relationship as a couple often does not have language or context to understand what provoked their partner, or how to engage one another after someone is triggered. Resources: Purchase a bundle of our new marriage offerings, including our Marriage Conference, Marriage Online Course, and Date Nights f...
2020-09-1129 minThe Allender Center PodcastThe Reality of Marriage in COVID-19"Can you be faithful with the small?" -Dr. Dan Allender As we enter a fall that is full of complexity, we're going to be having conversations over the next few weeks on the topic of marriage. Before we dive in, however, we want to emphasize that this is a series for everyone—whether you are single, about to be married, just married, or have been married for a long time. Today, you'll hear Dr. Dan Allender and his wife, Becky Allender, talk about the elements of disruption they have been experiencing in their own...
2020-09-0533 minThe Allender Center PodcastQualities of a Well-Lived StoryWhat draws you to a human being? This week, Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen begin a new series on the podcast about what makes up the various qualities of and what it means to live a well-lived story. Our own stories are not enough to guide us into living well—we need other people, pictures of, and examples who reveal the very qualities that our stories are meant to reveal. In this episode, you'll hear Dan and Rachael discuss the characteristics of a well-lived story worth emulating and how, over the coming weeks, they'll be in...
2020-07-1731 minThe Allender Center PodcastListener Questions: Trauma and RelationshipsIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen continue to address themes and topics related to listener questions. Today, Dan and Rachael take on the question: How do I engage the relational debris of trauma? Whether you are on a healing journey yourself or are supporting a spouse, family, or friends, our hosts talk about how you can engage both the beauty and brokenness of stories of harm when you are not sure either how to receive or be a good support. Throughout their conversation, you'll also hear Rachael and Dan address the obstacles...
2020-06-2732 minThe Allender Center PodcastParenting in the Midst of a Pandemic"There are broken parts in every one of us that need a good parent." Dr. Dan Allender Rachael Clinton Chen and Dr. Dan Allender have a conversation with Meredith Dancause—a pastor, writer, and parenting expert—about the complexity of being a parent during a pandemic. Not only parenting young children, but how to be a good parent to ourselves. With both humor and honesty, Meredith speaks to positive discipline and grace, the unique opportunity this season affords us, and the need to pause and be curious about our children's behavior. Resources: Learn more about...
2020-05-2231 minThe Allender Center PodcastLove and Courage in a Global Pandemic, Part TwoWhat does it mean to be a Christian in a moment like this? How then, shall we live? Rachael Clinton Chen and Dr. Dan Allender continue to talk about the impact of Covid-19 and the rapid ways our world continues to change, even in the few days following our first episode. Throughout their conversation you'll hear words of hope, encouragement, and some practical ways to help us connect with our bodies and engage the realities of trauma. "Can we honor that we're all in trauma, as a nation, as a family, as an individual, and ca...
2020-03-1930 minThe Allender Center PodcastTrust and Submission to AuthorityRachael Clinton Chen and Dr. Dan Allender continue their conversation about authority, this week diving into who we're meant to trust and submit to in a healthy, biblical way that leads to our flourishing. To begin the episode, Dan reads from Romans 13, a passage often referenced in conjunction with the topic of authority. Both Rachael and Dan acknowledge they are in complex waters and that the words "submission" and "obedience" can be triggering for many listeners due to the misuse and violence done by those in positions of authority. What authority, then, are we to su...
2020-03-1322 minThe Allender Center PodcastReconnection in Marriage with Dr. Dan Allender and Dr. Steve Call (re-release)Revisiting an insightful conversation between Dr. Dan Allender and Dr. Steve Call, a therapist and Affiliate Faculty member at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, about how unaddressed hurt and shame can harm meaningful connections in marriage and practical tools to help rebuild connection where it has been lost.
2020-02-1339 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 386: Dan Allender, PhD. Faith, Hope & Love In The Healing Of TraumaDr. Dan Allender has pioneered a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy over the past 30 years.Central to Dr. Allender’s theory and approach are the categories of Faith, Hope and Love, and their converses betrayal, ambivalence, and powerlessness.Through identifying and engaging these categories in one’s personal narrative, healing and transformation can occur by bridging the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse that mark so many.First off, a giant thank-you to my sponsors:Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Trauma may be...
2019-08-1540 min
Hole in My Heart PodcastEpisode 83: Sexuality and Shame with Dan AllenderOne in two women and one in four men have encountered sexual trauma. The enemy's attempts to shred humanity through sexuality is pervasive, but those of us who have encountered sexual assault are not hopeless.
Author and teacher, Dr. Dan Allender, guides us through this hope-filled terrain utilizing decades of experience and research in the field of sexual trauma. He unpacks answers to questions like:
Why is shame linked to sexuality, and why is contempt often linked to shame?
Why and how do repressed memories resurface?
How can we engage painful past memories without pushing "eject"...
2019-05-1757 minThe Allender Center PodcastFour Years of The Allender Center PodcastDan Allender, Rachael Clinton, and Beau Denton celebrate more than four years and 200 episodes of The Allender Center podcast. As they reflect on their favorite moments so far, they dream together about how the conversation might continue in the future.
2018-10-1919 min
Life Through Transitions | Helping you navigate life's biggest changes022:Death's invitation to become who we're meant to be with Dan AllenderThe death of a loved one forces us to count what really matters to us. It also invites us to become who we were meant to be. In this episode, Dan Allender shares about engaging boldly with his father months before his death opening the door to the desires of his own heart as a son. Dan serves as the founding President and Professor of Counseling at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychologyin Seattle, Washington. Dan is also a founding member of The Allender Center, a place that specializes in training pastors, therapists, group leaders, lay counselors, and community...
2018-10-1751 min
Guys Like UsHeaven Yes, Hell No! with Dr. Dan AllenderDr. Dan Allender is a therapist, author, professor, and speaker. He is one of the founders and former President of The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. We start the conversation by digging into the Allender Center, which is based on a simple assumption that trauma is part of living in a fallen world, we all go through it. What importance do our unique stories have for our ability to connect with others? Is our personal suffering enough to understand others trauma? Dan opens up the mandate for the body of Christ to engage in the trauma and abuse domain...
2018-07-0200 min
Restoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 58 - Dan Allender Part II, “Healing Sexual Brokenness”In part two of Michael's conversation with Dan Allender, Dan discusses the following issues and much more:More reflections on why men must deal with the “original woman” in their life—namely the mother.Dan’s own triangulated relationship with his mother and how this brought wounds to his soul.How this triangulation impacts how we all live out our relationship with self, others, and God. How we are all in a journey between intimacy and individuation--connectedness and separation.What the process of addressing and healing our woundedness looks like.Responding to the question, “why bother?” by jumping int...
2018-03-0841 min
Restoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 57 - Dan Allender Part I, “Healing Sexual Brokenness”In this heartfelt and thought provoking conversation, Michael speaks with Dan Allender about topics such as: Why every one of us is sexually broken whether or not we have experienced sexual abuse or specific sexual harm.The major differences between man and woman, male and female as we are made in God’s image. Why women just may be more like God than men—and how this leads to the misogyny and violation of women driving the “#metoo” movement. The category of lust as “desire gone mad” and why it’s crucial to understand lust in terms of both relief and rev...
2018-03-0133 min
Power of Purity | Helping Men to Honor God with their Sexual GiftPOP 76 - Dr. Dan Allender on Sexual Abuse - Part 2Tony's special guest for this episode is a prominent therapist, author, professor, and speaker who focuses on sexual abuse and trauma recovery... among many other important issues... Dr. Dan Allender. Dr. Allender is one of the founders and former President of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology in Seattle, Washington... and has authored numerous books including... * The Wounded Heart * Bold Love * The Cry of The Soul * God Loves Sex Tony... and his wife Sheri... were both introduced to Dr. Allender's books and conferences when the disaster of...
2017-07-1836 min
Power of Purity | Helping Men to Honor God with their Sexual GiftPOP 75 - Dr. Dan Allender on Sexual Abuse - Part 1Tony's special guest for this episode - and the next - is a prominent therapist, author, professor, and speaker who focuses on sexual abuse and trauma recovery... among many other important issues... Dr. Dan Allender. Dr. Allender is one of the founders and former President of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology in Seattle, Washington... and has authored numerous books including... * The Wounded Heart * Bold Love * The Cry of The Soul * God Loves Sex Tony... and his wife Sheri... were both introduced to Dr. Allender's books and...
2017-07-1131 minThe Allender Center PodcastFinding Treasure in the Dirt, Part OneThis week, Dr. Dan Allender is joined by Laurie Proctor, who has completed the Training Certificate and Externship Program with The Allender Center, and is the co-founder of SowThat—an organization that helps others find hope and freedom in the personal and professional lives. Dan and Laurie talk about her journey with The Allender Center, and about how it sparked a new vision for what it means to live into her calling.
2017-07-0823 min
Am I CalledEpisode #43- Leadership, Counseling, & Abuse with Dr. Dan AllenderOn this episode, Dave Harvey and Stephen Altrogge are joined by Dr. Dan Allender. Dr. Allender is the Professor of Counseling Psychology at The Seattle School as well as the author of To Be Told, Leading With a Limp, and Healing the Wounded Heart. Topics discussed include leadership, counseling for sexual abuse, and living in joy because of Christ’s work.
If you’ve never heard an interview with Dan Allender, you are in for an unusual experience. He is insightful, humorous, wise, and yet says exactly what he thinks in a ‘no-holds-barred’ manner. You don’t want to miss this one!
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2017-06-0237 min
Undone RedoneUR 109: The Heart of Man — Dr. Dan AllenderAuthor, Speaker, Teacher and Professor Dr. Dan Allender joins Tray and Mel for episode 109 of the show to discuss the upcoming film, The Heart of Man, and the importance of entering into our own narrative in order for true healing to occur. An expert in sexual trauma, Dr. Allender shares practical insight into the journey to wholeness. A co-founder of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, he is the author of The Wounded Heart, The Healing Path, To Be Told, and God Loves Sex, and the co-author of Intimate Allies, The Cry of the Soul, Bold Love...
2017-05-2400 min