Grief hits us all again and again throughout life. How do we face that grief in a way that points us to the hope of Christ? How do we get to the other side of the grief stronger than we were to begin with? In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share three keys to grieving with Gospel hope, along with the Scripture that helped them discover these keys.

Immigration is an issue everyone has opinions about, and we all know it's a problem. It can feel like humans are often being used as political bargaining chips for one party or the other to gain power. We can do our part at the ballot box, but what do we do during the hundreds of days between elections? How do we as Christians live in this moment? How do we reconcile obedience to law and loving our neighbor?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Links from this Episode

Discounted Bark Phone: https://www.bark.us/?ref=CQ2DH9J

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Screen Time Health Impacts: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/screen-time-side-effects-in-kids-and-teens

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California's New Social Media Law: https://www.axios.com/2024/09/21/social-media-ad-addictive-feeds-law

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Australia's Social Media Ban: https://www.npr.org/2024/12/19/nx-s1-5231020/australia-top-regulator-kids-social-media-ban

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Teens and Screens: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/teens-and-screens