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🎟️ Tickets on sale now: theallendercenter.org/events⁠
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For the first time ever, the Allender Center Podcast is going LIVE!⁠
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Join Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen in Nashville on Sunday, November 8, for an evening of conversation, story, and unexpected moments as they explore beauty, courage, hope, and what it means to live “on earth as it is.”⁠
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You’ll be in the room as the podcast is recorded live in front of an audience, with special guests and moments you can only experience that evening.⁠
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Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the podcast... we’d love to see you there!⁠
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📍 Woolworth Theatre | Nashville, TN⁠
🗓️ November 8, 2026 | 7:00–9:30 PM CT⁠
✨ Optional VIP Experience at 6:00 PM CT⁠
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🎟️ Get your tickets now at:⁠
theallendercenter.org/events⁠ taken in Woolworth Theatre Nashville by @allendercenter

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Friends, there’s something we want to share with you about the Allender Center Podcast: For more than a decade, we’ve released a new episode nearly every week. That’s 650+ episodes in 10 years. All free. We’re immensely proud of what we’ve created together. And we’re deeply grateful for the people who have listened, written to us, and made these conversations part of their lives.⁠
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Now, we’ve decided to slow our pace for a season. For the next few months, the podcast will be released twice a month.⁠
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To be clear, we’re not going anywhere! After 10 years of doing this every week, we need time to plan, listen, get creative, and try some things we haven’t had the space to try. We want to bring you more guests. More opportunities to hear from you. And we want to begin bringing these full conversations to you in video format, inviting you into the room with us.⁠
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And we want to be honest about something else: this decision is also about finances. We’re doing our best to steward what we have, care well for our people, and still create the quality of work we believe in. ⁠
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It’s important to us that you are part of this conversation, and a part of what comes next, too. You can learn more about how you can join us when you visit: theallendercenter.org/podcast⁠
and click on this week's episode link: "An Update About the Allender Center Podcast" ⁠
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Whether you share your thoughts, support the podcast, keep listening, or simply tell someone about an episode that meant something to you... thank you for being part of this. 💗⁠
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With deep gratitude,⁠
- The Allender Center Podcast Team ⁠
(Dan, Rachael, Jeanette, Andrew, Christena, Christina, Melissa, Lauren, Beth, Kelsey) taken in The Allender Center by @allendercenter

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If you’ve heard us talk about Recovery Weeks, or you’ve been thinking about joining us, you might be wondering: What exactly happens during those six days?⁠
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Recovery Week is a focused, immersive experience designed to help survivors explore the ways their stories of past sexual abuse have shaped their lives.⁠
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In this episode, Dr. Dan Allender is joined by longtime Recovery Week facilitators Wendell Moss, LMHC, and Sue Cunningham, MA, MS, LPC, to offer you a glimpse into the experience.⁠
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They describe what to expect, particularly in the Story Groups. The work invites us to consider the difference between conviction and condemnation, and what it might mean to receive the truth of our stories without contempt. ⁠
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They also explore some of the surprises of Recovery Week: the laughter that emerges alongside grief, the friendships and camaraderie that grow, and the relief of discovering that you are not alone. Together, they discuss how compassionate witness can loosen the grip of shame and create space to encounter God as one who sees, grieves, and cares.⁠
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Listen in for a glimpse of what to expect, and why this experience can be both more difficult and more joyful than many participants anticipate.⁠
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🎧 You can hear this week's episode of the Allender Center Podcast anywhere you get your podcasts, or stream it for free on on our website.⁠
theallendercenter.org/podcast taken in The Allender Center by @allendercenter

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In 1988, Dr. Dan Allender led the very first Recovery Week. Nearly four decades later, these immersive experiences continue to offer sacred space for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to come together, face the impact of what happened, and find care and restoration for the profound heartache they’ve experienced.⁠
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But how do you know if Recovery Week is right for you? Do you need to do any preparation or pre-work before you arrive? And what if you’re not sure your story is “big enough” or “bad enough” to warrant being there?⁠
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In this episode, Dan is joined by longtime friends and Recovery Week leaders and facilitators Linda Royster and Scott Gibson, who lead the Women’s and Men’s Recovery Weeks, respectively. Together, they talk about why this work is so sacred to them and offer a glimpse into the decades of experience and carefully developed process behind Recovery Week.⁠
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If you’ve been thinking about attending a Recovery Week for Men or Women, or if you’re just hearing about it for the first time, we invite you to learn more at:⁠
🔗 theallendercenter.org/workshops⁠
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🎧 You can hear this full episode, "How to Prepare for Recovery Week," wherever you find your podcasts, or on our website.⁠
theallendercenter.org/podcast taken in The Allender Center by @allendercenter

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526 - Why Aren’t We Talking About Shame?

Dr. Dan Allender asks ‘Do we want to be fully known?’ and encourages us to embrace conversations around shame, so that it will begin to lose it’s power over us in our lives.

@danballender is married to Becky and they live together near Seattle. He is a pioneer of a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy. For over 40 years, the Allender Theory has brought healing and transformation to hundreds of thousands of lives by bridging the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse that mark so many.

Perhaps you’ve appreciated this video and would consider making a gift to support the work of Streams Studio. As a crowdfunded non-profit, we are only able to continue making videos like this one due to the generosity of our audience. There’s more information in the link in our bio. Thank you.

Our website - www.streams-studio.com has a fully searchable library where you can find videos from all the conversations we host. by @allendercenter

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What do we mean by “engage your story”?⁠
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It starts with learning to look honestly at what has shaped you, and beginning to understand how your story shows up in your relationships, emotions, faith, and everyday life.⁠
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That’s the heart of “To Be Told,” our foundational online course taught by Dr. Dan Allender.⁠
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And this weekend, you can enroll for $100 off.⁠
$149 (regularly $249)⁠
Use code TOLD26⁠
Sale ends September 7.⁠
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Self-paced. Online. Start whenever you’re ready.⁠
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👉 online.theallendercenter.org ⁠
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⁠ by @allendercenter

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Today’s teenagers are growing up in a world of both unprecedented connection... and disconnection.⁠
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They can turn to a screen for advice, distraction, or even social connection. Yet many are feeling increasingly alone, while anxiety, depression, and self-harm remain prevalent concerns. And the adults in their lives are often overwhelmed, disconnected, and dysregulated, too.⁠
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So how do we offer authentic connection to teenagers in the middle of all this?⁠
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Dr. Chinwé Williams joins us on the Allender Center Podcast to explore what teenagers are facing—and how the adults around them can respond. A therapist, author, and expert in adolescent and family wellness, Dr. Williams is also a parent of three, bringing both professional and personal experience to the conversation.⁠
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Whether you’re a parent, teacher, mentor, grandparent, or anyone with a teenager in your life, we invite you to listen for a grounded look at what young people are facing—and practical ways to provide the connection they need.⁠
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🎧 Check out “Teen Mental Health and the Power of Connection” with Dr. Chinwé Williams on the Allender Center Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts and at theallendercenter.org/podcast.⁠ taken in The Allender Center by @allendercenter

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We spend a lot of time preparing for big moments: years of school, months of planning a wedding, or working toward a major event or big trip. ⁠
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But how often do we think about what happens after?⁠
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What does our body, soul, and spirit need when the adrenaline wears off? How do we make room for grief, celebration, rest, and savoring? And how might exhaustion leave us more vulnerable to accusation, isolation, or spiritual warfare?⁠
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If you’re coming down from something big—or have one on the horizon—this conversation offers a chance to slow down and consider what it might look like to care for yourself well on the other side.⁠
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Listen to "Ending a Mission Well" this week on the Allender Center Podcast. As always, you can find us on your favorite listening platform, or stream each episode on our website.⁠
theallendercenter.org/podcast taken in The Allender Center by @allendercenter

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What do you do with the parts of yourself you’d rather not have?⁠
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Maybe you’ve learned to stay small, keep the peace, take care of everyone else, or work hard enough that you don’t have to pay much attention to what’s happening inside. Maybe you’re deeply aware of other people’s needs but have a harder time knowing what you need. Or maybe you’ve done a lot of personal work and still find that old wounds show up in familiar ways.⁠
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In this week's Allender Center Podcast episode, Dr. Alison Cook invites us to look at our inner lives with fresh eyes. She brings psychology, philosophy, and theology together to explore what it means to become more secure—not by getting rid of the difficult parts of ourselves, but by learning to tend to them well.⁠
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Be sure to check out Alison’s new book, “The Secure Soul,” available wherever you buy your books.⁠
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🎧 You can hear the full conversation on the Allender Center Podcast. Find us wherever you get your podcasts or stream each episode on our website.⁠
theallendercenter.org/podcast taken in The Allender Center by @allendercenter

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Happy Birthday to Dr. Dan Allender! 🎉🎂⁠
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Today, we’re celebrating a man who has given so much of himself to the formation of The Seattle School, the continued work of the Allender Center, and to the many people whose lives and work have been shaped by his wisdom, courage, and vision.⁠
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Through his work with trauma, disruption, and the invitation to step more fully into our stories, Dr. Dan has helped countless people see that healing and transformation are possible, even in the most painful places. We’re so grateful for the ways he continues to inspire, challenge, and invite our community into deeper work.⁠
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Help us celebrate Dr. Dan by leaving your birthday wishes, memories, or words of gratitude in the comments below.👇 by @allendercenter

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To engage trauma care is to believe that stories of harm are not the end of the story.⁠
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At the Allender Center, we pursue this work because we hold hope for redemption, healing, and restoration, even in the places marked by deep suffering. ⁠
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The Effective Trauma Care Online Course invites you to grow in your capacity to thoughtfully and holistically engage the impact of trauma expressed through beliefs, behaviors, symptoms, and patterns of relationship.⁠
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Grounded in Dr. Dan Allender’s Narrative Focused Trauma Care® model, this course also creates space for you to reflect on your own story and the intersection between your work and your well-being. ⁠
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Today is the final day of our online course sale for this spring, so we invite you to enroll today! ⁠
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Every self-paced course and webinar recording includes lifetime access.⁠
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You can save 25% on Effective Trauma Care Online Course, along with all signature online courses and webinar recordings, with code SPRING25.⁠
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🔗 online.theallendercenter.org⁠ by @allendercenter

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