Singleness is defined by Jesus and Paul as a gift (Mt. 19:12, 1 Cor. 7:7-8). How realistic is it for someone to experience singleness in this way? Dan Allender talks through how singleness can be experienced both as a choice and an undesired situation.
Today, gender is often considered an irrelevant distinction between people. Dan Allender shares what unique beauty God intends us to see in being made male and female in His image.
Many people view sex simply as a necessary means for having children. All things God made have a good purpose. What was the specific intention behind sexual intimacy in a marriage? Is it more than simply procreation? Dan Allender shares what sex means to God and why He made it a central aspect of marriage.
Sex was God’s idea. Like all things he made for good, it has been abused and misunderstood. What about sex makes it such a big deal to God? Dan Allender shares about the beauty and uniqueness found in viewing sex as God does.
Marriage is hard, but the lifelong companionship and support it offers are well worth the challenge. Listen to Dan Allender personally share how he and his wife continue to make their marriage stronger and more enjoyable.
With all the complexities in a marriage, there is much to offer insight on. We asked Dan Allender to share the advice he would most like to give to every marriage. Listen as he shares what he sees as the key to this union.
Companionship in marriage holds much promise for joy and intimacy. What is the cost? The good things in life often take lots of work; the same is true in marriage. Dan Allender shares what is needed to build a marriage that endures.
One incident of adultery is severely damaging. What happens when there is an ongoing issue of unfaithfulness? Is there any hope for that marriage? Join Dan Allender as he talks about this painful situation and offers his encouragement to those stuck in a pattern of infidelity.
Marriage is a sacred bond made by God in which, through the safety of commitment, we can trust our spouse more than anyone else. When an act of adultery breaks that commitment, trust can dissolve. Dan Allender speaks about the painful process of working through this issue and the hope that exists through God.
Trust is a foundational element to any intimate relationship. In a place as vulnerable as a marriage, how can the foundational element of trust be rebuilt after it has been broken? Listen as Dan Allender offers words of encouragement for this painful situation.
Submission for women in the biblical text is often wrongly used as the word obey. But what is the correct understanding for the term God uses? Dan Allender talks about the heart behind submission and the beauty in the biblical understanding.
Biblical headship can quickly become controversial. What is the heart behind headship? How ought a man approach the understanding of headship? Hear as Dan Allender speaks to men about what it means to be a biblical leader in this area.
There are few things on this earth more beautiful than a healthy marriage. What does it take to build such a marriage? Dan Allender discusses the biblical foundation for building a healthy marriage.
Your church can be a great help in times of deep need. Sadly, church leaders sometimes give bad counsel. Dan Allender discusses what to do when your church asks you to stay in a relationship you see as abusive.
One great gift the church has to offer abusers is accountability. Listen as Dan Allender talks about what accountability is and how it can be significant in the process of restoration for an abuser.
An abused person needs help. How can the church aid an abused person in the process of healing? Through his perspective as a psychologist, Dan Allender offers insight into what specific things the church can do to help.
None of us are perfect. We all struggle with sinful behaviors. How does one go about distinguishing between normal relational conflict and abusive treatment? Dan Allender shares how to recognize where the line is drawn.
If you know you are in an abusive relationship, what should you do? What steps are appropriate and needed? Dan Allender shares his wisdom on what action needs to be taken and when.
The Church has the ability to meet people in their pain. What can the church uniquely offer those who have been abused. Dan Allender continues to share what unique areas he has seen the church able to reach.
Abusive relationships are not desirable relationships to be in. But how do you know when a relationship has become abusive? Dan Allender discusses how to spot abusive relationships.
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