The 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. Referenced in this Episode Read Calvin’s Institutes online: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/calvin/inst... Learn more about Christian Smith and Melissa Lundquist Denton’s Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: https://stpaulcenter.com/what-is-mora... Find out about Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy: https://viktorfranklamerica.com/what-... Read about Rollo Mae and existential therapy: https://www.rollomay.net/ Read C.S. Lewis’s "Weight of Glory" sermon online: https://www.doxaweb.com/assets/weight... More From Dan Allender: Learn more about Dan’s work at The Allender Center: https://theallendercenter.org/ Check out Dan Allender’s books: https://theallendercenter.org/store/b... Join the Redeeming Babel Team: Marketing Manager Job Opening: https://redeemingbabel.org/we-are-hir... Join us for the following The After Party/Good Faith virtual events: October 28th pre-election podcast recording: https://lu.ma/feqk97xj November 4th all-comers election eve noontime prayer: https://lu.ma/xg389e9b November 6th post-election podcast recording: https://lu.ma/yohhaeb6 Listen to Songs For the After Party, get sheet music, lyrics, and prayers for your church: https://redeemingbabel.org/the-after-... Bring The After Party course to your church or small group! https://redeemingbabel.org/the-after-... Enter to win the Good Faith Book Giveaway: The After Party Edition! https://theafterparty.lpages.co/the-a...