Derek Allen

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.

Every marriage is impacted by brokenness, but every marriage can be redeemed and restored through Jesus. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay offer advice for living out Christ-centered redemption in marriage.

Marriage was created as a beautiful and intimate relationship between one man and one woman, but everything changed when sin entered the world. Marriage has been specifically and significantly impacted by sin, and in this episode, Derek and Lindsay talk through some of the impacts of sin on marriage.

Your marriage is not about you. It's not even about your spouse. It's about God's glory. How does that change the way we live and love in marriage? Listen in as Derek and Lindsay discuss the creation of marriage.

Listen in as we relive WOW moments from a behind-the-scenes, sneak peek tour of the newly renovated Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina.

With so much confusion in our culture about gender and sexuality, it is our responsibility to be aware of the concepts being taught to our children. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay discuss the 2020 national sex education standards from the Department of Education as well as one of the curriculum tools used to teach those standards--the Genderbread Person.

Casinos, lotteries, online sports gambling--the 21st century has so many opportunities to participate in gambling. What is gambling? What does the Bible say about gambling? Is gambling a sin? Listen in and join the conversation on this episode of The C2 Life.

October 31st is one of the most controversial days in all of history. October 31, 1517 that is. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay share a brief history of the Reformation and discuss ways you can teach your children about it.

In this episode, Derek and Lindsay follow up on episode 32 with five more questions every Christian must ask. Listen in, and feel free to join the conversation on social media or through info@thec2life.org.

In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss five questions every Christian must ask. Listen in, and feel free to join the conversation on social media or through info@thec2life.org.

Thoughts become words. Words become action. Actions become habits. Habits become character. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay talk about a strategy for developing healthy habits.

In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share four habits that married couples can incorporate into their relationship to increase romance. They discuss creative date nights, developing your own language, disconnecting to be with one another, and, yes, physical intimacy. Listen in and join the conversation at thec2life.org.