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It is not simply men who struggle with pornography. How does a woman begin to deal with the issues she may have in this area? Dan Allender shares encouragement and advice on how to begin that journey of healing and freedom.

When a man looks at pornography it doesn’t affect him alone. The act of comparison and judgment becomes natural when you familiarize yourself to a standard. Dan Allender discusses what harm the use of pornography has upon spouses.

Dan Allender discusses how the goal of pornography is not simply arousal but degradation. The seriousness of pornography is often overlooked. As Allender states, “Pornography is a commitment to kill.” Listen as the topics of power and beauty are highlighted in this all-too- present issue.

Human trafficking is a larger problem than most of us are aware of. Thankfully, more attention has been given recently to this awful act. Dan Allender shares his thoughts on what evil drives this issue.

The number of women with sexual addictions has been increasing. How does a woman go about breaking free from sexual addiction? Join us as Dan Allender shares from his experiences and wisdom on how freedom is possible.

The human heart longs for freedom. Sexual intercourse can be an addiction with similar effects as cocaine use. How does a man go about breaking free from sexual addiction? Join us as Dan Allender shares from his experiences and wisdom on how this is possible.

Sexual promiscuity has been an issue for centuries. Lately it seems that sexual addiction has become more widespread. Join us as Dan Allender discusses why this is the case and what the church can do in light of it.

If you are a leader, who leads you? Since power without accountability is always power misused, who are you accountable to? Dan Allender discusses the need for and enjoyment of having caring people in your life to lovingly keep you accountable.

Many times people refuse what they need the most. How do you offer help to someone who doesn’t think they need it? Listen in as Dan Allender shares how to love with humility and serve those who are leading.

Leaders can often be blinded by the many tasks before them. Dan Allender shares the signs that help leaders know how they are faring in their role.

What are the biblical characteristics of leadership? What interplay between humility and courage is needed in a leader? Join Dan Allender as he describes paradox as a key defining characteristic needed in leadership.

Has Christian leadership been suffering lately? Is this an issue of leaders not stepping up to the plate or a misunderstanding of what leadership is? Join Dan Allender as he shares what he understands to be behind the issue of the lack of Christian leadership.

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How much and with whom do we share the stories of our past? Relationships are meant to be a safe place to share these stories. Dan Allender shares his wisdom on how to enter into this aspect of relating with others while keeping ourselves safe.

We often ask the question, “Why do you have to be that way?” When we understand another’s complex journey, empathy can trump our initial perceptions. Join Dan Allender as he discusses stepping into the shoes of another through understanding their story.

Mirrors are needed to see who we are. Our stories can be a mirror in the hands of our friends and loved ones. Dan Allender discusses the need for us to know our own stories as well as having others who know our past to help us look into our present.

Our behaviors can seem to be so much a part of who we are that without them we would be lost. Listen as Dan Allender offers his thoughts on how to begin to grapple with changing these behaviors and discusses the benefits of challenging ourselves.

There are those who say our past is insignificant. There are also many people who use their past to justify their righteous standing. Dan Allender discusses how the apostle Paul talks about the significance of his past in relation to his righteousness in Christ.

Many people wonder how much effect, if at all, their past has on their present. Dan Allender discusses how the past influences our lives and how we can break free from aspects of our past that hold us back.

Is the bar for becoming a Christian set high enough in today’s churches? Sadell Bradley thinks the level of sacrifice required from a committed Christian should be more clearly articulated upfront.