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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.

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    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 88: And Then There Were Five

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 64:00


    Derek and Lindsay complete their series, which began with their dating story, by jumping all the way to parenting their five children. They discuss nuances that came with each addition to the family and lessons learned from being a family of seven.

    Episode 87: From None to One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 64:26


    Is anyone ever truly ready to become a parent? Derek and Lindsay certainly weren't! But with the support of godly mentors, trusted resources, and lots of hands-on experience, they didn't just survive those early years — they thrived. Listen in to this episode as they recap some highlights of going from none to one.

    Episode 86: The First Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 50:41


    Ever wonder what it takes to build a rock-solid marriage? What about once kids come along? Join us as we look back at the first five years of our marriage. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share their story, the lessons they learned, and why they believe those early years were crucial in building a solid foundation on which their family could grow.

    Episode 85: Engagement to Newlyweds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 52:01


    In this episode of the Christ-Centered Life, hosts Derek Allen and Lindsay Allen continue their personal story, discussing their journey from dating to engagement, including the proposal and their early marriage years. They share details about their relationship, including memorable experiences, the significance of God's grace in their marriage, and lessons learned while preparing for a lifetime together.

    Episode 84: Our Dating Story: The Mistakes, the Messes, and the Mercy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 43:34


    Derek and Lindsay discuss their dating journey, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in relationships and how their experiences shaped their marriage.

    Episode 83: Prioritizing Family Devotion and Family Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 35:45


    Link to the Allen Family devotional plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wkczpIXCtNJXrExjFTJPCF7ynwwFHLtR8LtRaaYbqeI/edit?tab=t.0

    Episode 82: Family Fun or Immoral Debauchery? Mardi Gras

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 60:00


    What are Christians to do with Mardi Gras? Is it just another way to have good, clean family fun, or is it a celebration of immorality and debauchery? Listen in as Derek and Lindsay talk about it on this episode of The C2 Life.

    Episode 81: Protecting Kids and Teens in a Device Driven World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 60:00


    Links from this Episode Discounted Bark Phone: https://www.bark.us/?ref=CQ2DH9J * * Screen Time Health Impacts: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/screen-time-side-effects-in-kids-and-teens * * California's New Social Media Law: https://www.axios.com/2024/09/21/social-media-ad-addictive-feeds-law * * Australia's Social Media Ban: https://www.npr.org/2024/12/19/nx-s1-5231020/australia-top-regulator-kids-social-media-ban * * Teens and Screens: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/teens-and-screens

    Episode 80: Why we are losing the pro-life/abortion debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 41:58


    Recent state-wide initiatives have pointed in one direction. Pro-life legislation has failed. Pro-abortion legislation has succeeded. One major political party has made abortion a central part of its platform, and the other major political party has shown clear signs of distancing itself from the pro-life cause. Why? This is not a top-down process. It is a grassroots effort in which voters' opinions shape political positions. So why is the pro-life argument losing ground? Lindsay and Derek discuss this crucial issue on this episode of The C2 Life.

    Episode 79: The World is on Fire! A Christ Centered Headline Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 47:25


    In this episode, Lindsay and Derek read and quickly respond to Yahoo News, Associated Press, Fox News, and NPR headlines. What is a Christ Centered response to news about Israel and Hezbollah, attempted assassinations of Trump, haircuts in space, and more? Listen in to find out.

    Episode 78: Why can't we cope? A Christ-Centered discussion about therapy and counseling.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 58:04


    We can't deal! At least, it seems we can't. But why can't we? In this episode, Lindsay and Derek talk with Brent Vance who is an LPCS (Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor) and the Missions and Children's Pastor at FBTC. Brent helps us unpack a Christ-Centered view of counseling, therapy, and the 21st century culture that "can't even deal."

    Episode 77: Toxic Masculinity or Perpetual Boyhood?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 47:21


    God designed men to be the pastors, protectors, and providers for their families and, in many ways, for the entire culture. Modern culture works against that design, and one of the hot-button phrases is "toxic masculinity." In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss toxic masculinity and address the question, "Does our culture suffer from an overabundance of men who are too manly, or is the real problem a lack of boys who grow into mature manhood?" Yes--real men are nurturing, approachable, non-threatening, polite, men of conviction, responsible, diplomatic, progressive, and reverent. But they are also warriors. That is not toxicity. It is masculinity.

    Episode 76: The Christian Response the Current Political Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 48:28


    Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 6:11 pm, an assassin's bullet narrowly missed Donald Trump. Although it was unexpected, it also wasn't that surprising. How must followers of Christ respond in a political climate so filled with cruelty and volatility that an event of such magnitude seems like par for the course? Listen in as Derek and Lindsay share five guiding principles for The Christian Response to the Current Political Situation.

    Episode 75: Four Lies Parents Believe About Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 42:53


    When it comes to dating, everyone is confused. Teenagers are learning as they go, and parents aren't sure what part they play. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay introduce foundational ideas about dating by exposing four lies parents often believe about dating.

    Episode 74: Transgenderism Part 5, Theology and Transgenderism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 56:01


    This is the final episode of a five-part series on transgenderism. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss the key passages and theological ideas pertinent to the transgender discussion.

    Episode 73: Transgenderism Part 4--It Isn't Working

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 48:39


    Despite all of the cultural pressure to conform to the transgender revolution, one thing is increasingly clear. It isn't working. Those in the transgender community aren't finding peace. Our culture is not growing more stable. The obvious logical inconsistencies of transgenderism are becoming, well, obvious. In this episode, Lindsay and Derek discuss the unsuccessful push to normalize transgenderism.

    Episode 73: Transgenderism Part 4--It Isn't Working

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 48:39


    Despite all of the cultural pressure to conform to the transgender revolution, one thing is increasingly clear. It isn't working. Those in the transgender community aren't finding peace. Our culture is not growing more stable. The obvious logical inconsistencies of transgenderism are becoming, well, obvious. In this episode, Lindsay and Derek discuss the unsuccessful push to normalize transgenderism.

    The C2 Life: Transgenderism Part 3-Education, Government, and the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 44:00


    In this third episode of a multipart series, Derek and Lindsay discuss three major fronts in the ideological battle over transgenderism--education, government, and the church.

    Episode 72: Transgenderism Part 3-Education, Government, and the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 44:00


    In this third episode of a multipart series, Derek and Lindsay discuss three major fronts in the ideological battle over transgenderism--education, government, and the church.

    Episode 71: Talking Transgender Part 2, Defining Terms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 37:39


    In this second episode of a series about transgenderism, Derek and Lindsay define terms commonly used in the discussion about gender identity. They also discuss the Christian response to using terms the culture has created or captured.

    Episode 71: Talking Transgender Part 2, Defining Terms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 37:39


    In this second episode of a series about transgenderism, Derek and Lindsay define terms commonly used in the discussion about gender identity. They also discuss the Christian response to using terms the culture has created or captured.

    Episode 70: Talking Transgender Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 32:43


    This is the first of a three-part series about transgenderism. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay give five keys to remember when talking about transgender issues.

    Episode 70: Talking Transgender Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 32:43


    This is the first of a three-part series about transgenderism. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay give five keys to remember when talking about transgender issues.

    Episode 69: Whales are people too. But are they?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 40:16


    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.

    Episode 69: Whales are people too. But are they?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 40:16


    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.

    Episode 68: Maximize Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 24:39


    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.

    Episode 68: Maximize Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 24:39


    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.

    Episode 68: Maximize Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 24:39


    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.

    Episode 67: The Beginning of Life and IVF

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 54:08


    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.

    Episode 67: The Beginning of Life and IVF

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 54:08


    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.

    Episode 67: The Beginning of Life and IVF

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 54:08


    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.

    Episode 66: Families with Special Needs and the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 38:46


    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.

    Episode 66: Families with Special Needs and the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 38:46


    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.

    Episode 66: Families with Special Needs and the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 38:46


    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.

    Episode 65: Five Kids Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 49:04


    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.

    Episode 65: Five Kids Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 49:04


    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.

    Episode 65: Five Kids Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 49:04


    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.

    Episode 64: Believe It or Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 35:37


    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.

    Episode 64: Believe It or Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 35:37


    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.

    Episode 64: Believe It or Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 35:37


    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.

    Episode 63: You Can Memorize Scripture!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 46:33


    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.

    Episode 63: You Can Memorize Scripture!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 46:33


    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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