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		<title><![CDATA[The Christ Centered Life]]></title>
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		<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Episodes with Derek and Lindsay Allen about living a Christ-Centered life]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pastor Derek Allen and his wife, Lindsay, discuss what it means to live The Christ Centered Life--a life where Jesus is at the center of everything.]]></itunes:summary>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 104: Commissioning Your Graduate]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay aim to help parents view the sending of their grads as more than just flying the nest. It's a commissioning. Christian parents have worked to disciple their children, so why stop when it matters most? In this episode, the Allens share 4...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay aim to help parents view the sending of their grads as more than just flying the nest. It's a commissioning. Christian parents have worked to disciple their children, so why stop when it matters most? In this episode, the Allens share 4 ways to commission your graduate when the time comes for them to leave home.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay aim to help parents view the sending of their grads as more than just flying the nest. It's a commissioning. Christian parents have worked to disciple their children, so why stop when it matters most? In this episode, the Allens share 4 ways to commission your graduate when the time comes for them to leave home.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 103: War. What Is it Good For?]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of The Christ-Centered Life, Derek and Lindsay explore how Christians should think about war in light of Scripture, focusing especially on the recent conflict unfolding in Iran. Drawing from the historic Christian Just War tradition, they...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of The Christ-Centered Life, Derek and Lindsay explore how Christians should think about war in light of Scripture, focusing especially on the recent conflict unfolding in Iran. Drawing from the historic Christian Just War tradition, they walk through the key biblical and ethical principles believers must consider when evaluating warfare, national defense, and the morality of armed conflict.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode of The Christ-Centered Life, Derek and Lindsay explore how Christians should think about war in light of Scripture, focusing especially on the recent conflict unfolding in Iran. Drawing from the historic Christian Just War tradition, they walk through the key biblical and ethical principles believers must consider when evaluating warfare, national defense, and the morality of armed conflict.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The C2 Life Ep 102: Boys and Knives (And Other Dangerous Things)]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A listener asked, and Derek and Lindsay responded. How should parents approach allowing kids to have and use pocket knives and other potentially dangerous tools or weapons? Derek and Lindsay share insights from their childhood and parenting experiences, a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A listener asked, and Derek and Lindsay responded. How should parents approach allowing kids to have and use pocket knives and other potentially dangerous tools or weapons? Derek and Lindsay share insights from their childhood and parenting experiences, along with a few concepts from Scripture to guide parents in making these decisions.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[A listener asked, and Derek and Lindsay responded. How should parents approach allowing kids to have and use pocket knives and other potentially dangerous tools or weapons? Derek and Lindsay share insights from their childhood and parenting experiences, along with a few concepts from Scripture to guide parents in making these decisions.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The C2 Life Episode 101: Boys to Men]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What does it take for a boy to become a man? How are moms and dads instrumental in this process? In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss a Christ-centered perspective on helping boys grow to become young men by identifying three main markers of maturit...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it take for a boy to become a man? How are moms and dads instrumental in this process? In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss a Christ-centered perspective on helping boys grow to become young men by identifying three main markers of maturity to look for and cultivate.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[What does it take for a boy to become a man? How are moms and dads instrumental in this process? In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss a Christ-centered perspective on helping boys grow to become young men by identifying three main markers of maturity to look for and cultivate.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:34:16 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The C2 Life Episode 100: Five Danger Zones of Church Involvement]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If you find yourself thinking "I went to the danger zone", you're not alone. It is easy to slip into one of these 5 danger zones as it relates to church involvement. Derek and Lindsay offer guidance on evaluating your relationship with the local church, r...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you find yourself thinking "I went to the danger zone", you're not alone. It is easy to slip into one of these 5 danger zones as it relates to church involvement. Derek and Lindsay offer guidance on evaluating your relationship with the local church, recognizing the dangers that may be just around the corner, and taking some next steps to get back to a healthy place with the church family.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[If you find yourself thinking "I went to the danger zone", you're not alone. It is easy to slip into one of these 5 danger zones as it relates to church involvement. Derek and Lindsay offer guidance on evaluating your relationship with the local church, recognizing the dangers that may be just around the corner, and taking some next steps to get back to a healthy place with the church family.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:28:03 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The C2 Life Episode 99: 7 Ways to Make Much of Jesus This Christmas]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay share simple, meaningful ways to make much of Jesus this Christmas. It’s surprisingly easy to rush through the season and miss the One we’re celebrating. Don’t let the holidays leave you drained and distracted. Choose to pursue the deep...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay share simple, meaningful ways to make much of Jesus this Christmas. It’s surprisingly easy to rush through the season and miss the One we’re celebrating. Don’t let the holidays leave you drained and distracted. Choose to pursue the deep joy of worship, and make this Christmas a season that truly glorifies God. Here are seven ways to get you started.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay share simple, meaningful ways to make much of Jesus this Christmas. It’s surprisingly easy to rush through the season and miss the One we’re celebrating. Don’t let the holidays leave you drained and distracted. Choose to pursue the deep joy of worship, and make this Christmas a season that truly glorifies God. Here are seven ways to get you started.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:28:20 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The C2 Life Episode 98: What Does the Bible Say About Ghosts?]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of The C2 Life, Derek and Lindsay tackle a topic that sparks curiosity and confusion: ghosts. Are they real? What does the Bible actually say? Derek explores common stories and cultural beliefs about the supernatural, then tests them again...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of The C2 Life, Derek and Lindsay tackle a topic that sparks curiosity and confusion: ghosts. Are they real? What does the Bible actually say? Derek explores common stories and cultural beliefs about the supernatural, then tests them against Scripture—clarifying the difference between demonic deception, the hope of the resurrection, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. We also talk about fear: why it grips us, how it shapes our choices, and how the gospel frees us to live with peace and discernment. If you’ve ever wondered how a Christian should think about hauntings, spirits, or unexplained experiences, this conversation will give you a clear, biblical framework—and practical steps for responding with wisdom, courage, and compassion.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode of The C2 Life, Derek and Lindsay tackle a topic that sparks curiosity and confusion: ghosts. Are they real? What does the Bible actually say? Derek explores common stories and cultural beliefs about the supernatural, then tests them against Scripture—clarifying the difference between demonic deception, the hope of the resurrection, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. We also talk about fear: why it grips us, how it shapes our choices, and how the gospel frees us to live with peace and discernment. If you’ve ever wondered how a Christian should think about hauntings, spirits, or unexplained experiences, this conversation will give you a clear, biblical framework—and practical steps for responding with wisdom, courage, and compassion.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The C2 Life Episode 97: Five Lessons Learned in the Aftermath of the Charlie Kirk Assassination]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is a unique moment in our nation. We feel its implications on our communities, our churches, and our congresspeople. Derek and Lindsay share five lessons they have learned from the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a unique moment in our nation. We feel its implications on our communities, our churches, and our congresspeople. Derek and Lindsay share five lessons they have learned from the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[This is a unique moment in our nation. We feel its implications on our communities, our churches, and our congresspeople. Derek and Lindsay share five lessons they have learned from the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 01:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>55:14</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 96: The Allen Theorem]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay introduce a formula that explains why the current culture is experiencing such disaster. They break down the equation and think through the proper way to address the problem from a Christ-centered worldview. The over sex...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay introduce a formula that explains why the current culture is experiencing such disaster. They break down the equation and think through the proper way to address the problem from a Christ-centered worldview. The over sexualized, over-romanticized culture mixed in with the delayed responsibility and extended adolescence is resulting in catastrophe. Christian parents don't have to just sit back and watch it all fall apart.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay introduce a formula that explains why the current culture is experiencing such disaster. They break down the equation and think through the proper way to address the problem from a Christ-centered worldview. The over sexualized, over-romanticized culture mixed in with the delayed responsibility and extended adolescence is resulting in catastrophe. Christian parents don't have to just sit back and watch it all fall apart.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-96-the-allen-theorem</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:40:28 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 95: Random Questions from Boba Fett (kind of)]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay answer questions from the minds of the FBTC office staff. This Q&A session covers a wide range of topics, including climate change and addressing gossip within the church.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay answer questions from the minds of the FBTC office staff. This Q&A session covers a wide range of topics, including climate change and addressing gossip within the church.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay answer questions from the minds of the FBTC office staff. This Q&A session covers a wide range of topics, including climate change and addressing gossip within the church.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 17:35:52 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 94: Hold on. Wait a minute. Somethin' ain't right.]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss some interesting but inaccurate Bible teachings they have heard over the years. They also provide a solid three-step process for how to discern truth when it comes to people's ideas about Scripture.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss some interesting but inaccurate Bible teachings they have heard over the years. They also provide a solid three-step process for how to discern truth when it comes to people's ideas about Scripture.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss some interesting but inaccurate Bible teachings they have heard over the years. They also provide a solid three-step process for how to discern truth when it comes to people's ideas about Scripture.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 93: Reaching North America with the Gospel]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The mission field in North America is ripe unto harvest, but we need laborers! Believers in our region have a great responsibility and opportunity to see the Great Commission realized in our lifetime, but that means we all need to be intentional about usi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The mission field in North America is ripe unto harvest, but we need laborers! Believers in our region have a great responsibility and opportunity to see the Great Commission realized in our lifetime, but that means we all need to be intentional about using our resources and influence for the advancement of the gospel. Tune in as Derek and Lindsay discuss how the North American Mission Board is working to accomplish this vital task and ways you can join them.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The mission field in North America is ripe unto harvest, but we need laborers! Believers in our region have a great responsibility and opportunity to see the Great Commission realized in our lifetime, but that means we all need to be intentional about using our resources and influence for the advancement of the gospel. Tune in as Derek and Lindsay discuss how the North American Mission Board is working to accomplish this vital task and ways you can join them.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>56:56</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 92: Empathy vs. Sympathy]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The world says someone best helps by feeling the pain with those who are hurting. Emotions are king as shared experiences take precedence over truth. Derek and Lindsay discuss this trap by looking to Scripture to guide their conversation. Where does empat...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The world says someone best helps by feeling the pain with those who are hurting. Emotions are king as shared experiences take precedence over truth. Derek and Lindsay discuss this trap by looking to Scripture to guide their conversation. Where does empathy fit in our interactions with others?]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The world says someone best helps by feeling the pain with those who are hurting. Emotions are king as shared experiences take precedence over truth. Derek and Lindsay discuss this trap by looking to Scripture to guide their conversation. Where does empathy fit in our interactions with others?]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2025 17:10:48 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 91: Do the Sign Gifts Still Exist?]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay examine the gifts of the Holy Spirit, also known as the sign gifts, evaluating what Scripture has to say and the implications for our lives today. Some believe these special gifts have ceased, while others believe they a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay examine the gifts of the Holy Spirit, also known as the sign gifts, evaluating what Scripture has to say and the implications for our lives today. Some believe these special gifts have ceased, while others believe they are abundant still today. Listen in to hear Derek and Lindsay's thoughts, and most importantly, the Scripture that guides their thinking.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay examine the gifts of the Holy Spirit, also known as the sign gifts, evaluating what Scripture has to say and the implications for our lives today. Some believe these special gifts have ceased, while others believe they are abundant still today. Listen in to hear Derek and Lindsay's thoughts, and most importantly, the Scripture that guides their thinking.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-91-do-the-sign-gifts-still-exist</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 21:59:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>59:30</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 90: Grieve with Gospel Hope]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 ke...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-90-grieve-with-gospel-hope</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:27:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>38:10</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 89: Immigration and the Christian Worldview]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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?]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[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?]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-89-immigration-and-the-christian-worldview</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>50:26</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 88: And Then There Were Five]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-88-and-then-there-were-five</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 21:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>01:04:00</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 87: From None to One]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 epi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-87-from-none-to-one</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:03:21 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>01:04:26</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 86: The First Five]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 believ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-86-the-first-five</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>50:41</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 85: Engagement to Newlyweds]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 relat...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-85-engagement-to-newlyweds</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>52:01</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 84: Our Dating Story: The Mistakes, the Messes, and the Mercy]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay discuss their dating journey, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in relationships and how their experiences shaped their marriage.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay discuss their dating journey, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in relationships and how their experiences shaped their marriage.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay discuss their dating journey, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in relationships and how their experiences shaped their marriage.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-84-our-dating-story-the-mistakes-the-messes-and-the-mercy</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:38:23 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>43:34</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 83: Prioritizing Family Devotion and Family Worship]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Link to the Allen Family devotional plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wkczpIXCtNJXrExjFTJPCF7ynwwFHLtR8LtRaaYbqeI/edit?tab=t.0]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Link to the Allen Family devotional plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wkczpIXCtNJXrExjFTJPCF7ynwwFHLtR8LtRaaYbqeI/edit?tab=t.0]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Link to the Allen Family devotional plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wkczpIXCtNJXrExjFTJPCF7ynwwFHLtR8LtRaaYbqeI/edit?tab=t.0]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-83-prioritizing-family-devotion-and-family-worship</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:14:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>35:45</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 82: Family Fun or Immoral Debauchery? Mardi Gras]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-82-family-fun-or-immoral-debauchery-mardi-gras</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>41:08</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 81: Protecting Kids and Teens in a Device Driven World]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-81-protecting-kids-and-teens-in-a-device-driven-world</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:35:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>56:59</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 80: Why we are losing the pro-life/abortion debate]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Recent state-wide initiatives have pointed in one direction. Pro-life legislation has failed. Pro-abortion legislation has succeeded.  One major political party has made abortion a central part of its platform, and the other major political party has show...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Recent state-wide initiatives have pointed in one direction. Pro-life legislation has failed. Pro-abortion legislation has succeeded.  One major political party has made abortion a central part of its platform, and the other major political party has shown clear signs of distancing itself from the pro-life cause. Why? This is not a top-down process. It is a grassroots effort in which voters' opinions shape political positions. So why is the pro-life argument losing ground? Lindsay and Derek discuss this crucial issue on this episode of The C2 Life. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Recent state-wide initiatives have pointed in one direction. Pro-life legislation has failed. Pro-abortion legislation has succeeded.  One major political party has made abortion a central part of its platform, and the other major political party has shown clear signs of distancing itself from the pro-life cause. Why? This is not a top-down process. It is a grassroots effort in which voters' opinions shape political positions. So why is the pro-life argument losing ground? Lindsay and Derek discuss this crucial issue on this episode of The C2 Life. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-80-why-we-are-losing-the-pro-lifeabortion-debate</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:44:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>41:58</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 79: The World is on Fire! A Christ Centered Headline Review]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lindsay and Derek read and quickly respond to Yahoo News, Associated Press, Fox News, and NPR headlines. What is a Christ Centered response to news about Israel and Hezbollah, attempted assassinations of Trump, haircuts in space, and more...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lindsay and Derek read and quickly respond to Yahoo News, Associated Press, Fox News, and NPR headlines. What is a Christ Centered response to news about Israel and Hezbollah, attempted assassinations of Trump, haircuts in space, and more? Listen in to find out.  ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lindsay and Derek read and quickly respond to Yahoo News, Associated Press, Fox News, and NPR headlines. What is a Christ Centered response to news about Israel and Hezbollah, attempted assassinations of Trump, haircuts in space, and more? Listen in to find out.  ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:56:59 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 78: Why can't we cope? A Christ-Centered discussion about therapy and counseling. ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We can't deal! At least, it seems we can't. But why can't we? In this episode, Lindsay and Derek talk with Brent Vance who is an LPCS (Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor) and the Missions and Children's Pastor at FBTC. Brent helps us unpack a Chri...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We can't deal! At least, it seems we can't. But why can't we? In this episode, Lindsay and Derek talk with Brent Vance who is an LPCS (Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor) and the Missions and Children's Pastor at FBTC. Brent helps us unpack a Christ-Centered view of counseling, therapy, and the 21st century culture that "can't even deal."]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[We can't deal! At least, it seems we can't. But why can't we? In this episode, Lindsay and Derek talk with Brent Vance who is an LPCS (Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor) and the Missions and Children's Pastor at FBTC. Brent helps us unpack a Christ-Centered view of counseling, therapy, and the 21st century culture that "can't even deal."]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:59:54 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 77: Toxic Masculinity or Perpetual Boyhood?]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[God designed men to be the pastors, protectors, and providers for their families and, in many ways, for the entire culture. Modern culture works against that design, and one of the hot-button phrases is "toxic masculinity." In this episode, Derek and Lind...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[God designed men to be the pastors, protectors, and providers for their families and, in many ways, for the entire culture. Modern culture works against that design, and one of the hot-button phrases is "toxic masculinity." In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss toxic masculinity and address the question, "Does our culture suffer from an overabundance of men who are too manly, or is the real problem a lack of boys who grow into mature manhood?"

Yes--real men are nurturing, approachable, non-threatening, polite, men of conviction, responsible, diplomatic, progressive, and reverent.  But they are also warriors. That is not toxicity. It is masculinity.  ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[God designed men to be the pastors, protectors, and providers for their families and, in many ways, for the entire culture. Modern culture works against that design, and one of the hot-button phrases is "toxic masculinity." In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss toxic masculinity and address the question, "Does our culture suffer from an overabundance of men who are too manly, or is the real problem a lack of boys who grow into mature manhood?"

Yes--real men are nurturing, approachable, non-threatening, polite, men of conviction, responsible, diplomatic, progressive, and reverent.  But they are also warriors. That is not toxicity. It is masculinity.  ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-77-toxic-masculinity-or-perpetual-boyhood</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>47:21</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 76: The Christian Response the Current Political Situation]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 6:11 pm, an assassin's bullet narrowly missed Donald Trump. Although it was unexpected, it also wasn't that surprising. How must followers of Christ respond in a political climate so filled with cruelty and volatility that an e...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 6:11 pm, an assassin's bullet narrowly missed Donald Trump. Although it was unexpected, it also wasn't that surprising. How must followers of Christ respond in a political climate so filled with cruelty and volatility that an event of such magnitude seems like par for the course? Listen in as Derek and Lindsay share five guiding principles for The Christian Response to the Current Political Situation. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 6:11 pm, an assassin's bullet narrowly missed Donald Trump. Although it was unexpected, it also wasn't that surprising. How must followers of Christ respond in a political climate so filled with cruelty and volatility that an event of such magnitude seems like par for the course? Listen in as Derek and Lindsay share five guiding principles for The Christian Response to the Current Political Situation. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-76-the-christian-response-the-current-political-situation</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:19:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>48:28</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 75: Four Lies Parents Believe About Dating]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When it comes to dating, everyone is confused. Teenagers are learning as they go, and parents aren't sure what part they play. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay introduce foundational ideas about dating by exposing four lies parents often believe about d...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[When it comes to dating, everyone is confused. Teenagers are learning as they go, and parents aren't sure what part they play. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay introduce foundational ideas about dating by exposing four lies parents often believe about dating. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[When it comes to dating, everyone is confused. Teenagers are learning as they go, and parents aren't sure what part they play. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay introduce foundational ideas about dating by exposing four lies parents often believe about dating. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-75-four-lies-parents-believe-about-dating</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>42:53</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 74: Transgenderism Part 5, Theology and Transgenderism]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is the final episode of a five-part series on transgenderism. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss the key passages and theological ideas pertinent to the transgender discussion. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the final episode of a five-part series on transgenderism. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss the key passages and theological ideas pertinent to the transgender discussion. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[This is the final episode of a five-part series on transgenderism. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss the key passages and theological ideas pertinent to the transgender discussion. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-74-transgenderism-part-5-theology-and-transgenderism</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>56:01</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 73: Transgenderism Part 4--It Isn't Working]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Despite all of the cultural pressure to conform to the transgender revolution, one thing is increasingly clear. It isn't working. Those in the transgender community aren't finding peace. Our culture is not growing more stable. The obvious logical inconsis...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Despite all of the cultural pressure to conform to the transgender revolution, one thing is increasingly clear. It isn't working. Those in the transgender community aren't finding peace. Our culture is not growing more stable. The obvious logical inconsistencies of transgenderism are becoming, well, obvious. In this episode, Lindsay and Derek discuss the unsuccessful push to normalize transgenderism. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Despite all of the cultural pressure to conform to the transgender revolution, one thing is increasingly clear. It isn't working. Those in the transgender community aren't finding peace. Our culture is not growing more stable. The obvious logical inconsistencies of transgenderism are becoming, well, obvious. In this episode, Lindsay and Derek discuss the unsuccessful push to normalize transgenderism. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-73-transgenderism-part-4-it-isnt-working</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2024 14:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>48:39</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 72: Transgenderism Part 3-Education, Government, and the Church]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this third episode of a multipart series, Derek and Lindsay discuss three major fronts in the ideological battle over transgenderism--education, government, and the church.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this third episode of a multipart series, Derek and Lindsay discuss three major fronts in the ideological battle over transgenderism--education, government, and the church.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this third episode of a multipart series, Derek and Lindsay discuss three major fronts in the ideological battle over transgenderism--education, government, and the church.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-72-transgenderism-part-3-education-government-and-the-church</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 10:57:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>44:00</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 71: Talking Transgender Part 2, Defining Terms]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this second episode of a series about transgenderism, Derek and Lindsay define terms commonly used in the discussion about gender identity. They also discuss the Christian response to using terms the culture has created or captured.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this second episode of a series about transgenderism, Derek and Lindsay define terms commonly used in the discussion about gender identity. They also discuss the Christian response to using terms the culture has created or captured.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this second episode of a series about transgenderism, Derek and Lindsay define terms commonly used in the discussion about gender identity. They also discuss the Christian response to using terms the culture has created or captured.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-71-talking-transgender-part-2-defining-terms</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 10:32:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>37:39</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 70: Talking Transgender Part 1]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is the first of a three-part series about transgenderism. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay give five keys to remember when talking about transgender issues. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the first of a three-part series about transgenderism. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay give five keys to remember when talking about transgender issues. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[This is the first of a three-part series about transgenderism. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay give five keys to remember when talking about transgender issues. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-70-talking-transgender-part-1</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>32:43</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 69: Whales are people too. But are they?]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Recently, Polynesian Indigenous groups signed a treaty granting personhood to whales. In light of that, Derek and Lindsay discuss personhood and the importance of a solid Christian worldview.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Recently, Polynesian Indigenous groups signed a treaty granting personhood to whales. In light of that, Derek and Lindsay discuss personhood and the importance of a solid Christian worldview.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Recently, Polynesian Indigenous groups signed a treaty granting personhood to whales. In light of that, Derek and Lindsay discuss personhood and the importance of a solid Christian worldview.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-69-whales-are-people-too-but-are-they</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>40:16</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 68: Maximize Easter]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week is Holy Week, and this Sunday is Resurrection Sunday! It's a great time of year to celebrate all God has done for us through Jesus, and we don't want you to miss it. Listen in to hear seven ways to maximize this year's Easter celebration. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week is Holy Week, and this Sunday is Resurrection Sunday! It's a great time of year to celebrate all God has done for us through Jesus, and we don't want you to miss it. Listen in to hear seven ways to maximize this year's Easter celebration. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[This week is Holy Week, and this Sunday is Resurrection Sunday! It's a great time of year to celebrate all God has done for us through Jesus, and we don't want you to miss it. Listen in to hear seven ways to maximize this year's Easter celebration. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-68-maximize-easter</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:54:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>24:39</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 67: The Beginning of Life and IVF]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A recent decision by Alabama's Supreme Court and subsequent action by the state legislature and governor have brought In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) into the public conversation. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay address the ethics and politics of IVF and...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A recent decision by Alabama's Supreme Court and subsequent action by the state legislature and governor have brought In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) into the public conversation. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay address the ethics and politics of IVF and offer counsel to Christian couples facing infertility.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[A recent decision by Alabama's Supreme Court and subsequent action by the state legislature and governor have brought In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) into the public conversation. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay address the ethics and politics of IVF and offer counsel to Christian couples facing infertility.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-67-the-beginning-of-life-and-ivf</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:48:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>54:08</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 66: Families with Special Needs and the Church]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Families with special needs can feel out of place at church, but it doesn't have to be that way. For this episode, Lindsay reached out to several families with special needs to ask for their thoughts about the relationship between the church and these pre...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Families with special needs can feel out of place at church, but it doesn't have to be that way. For this episode, Lindsay reached out to several families with special needs to ask for their thoughts about the relationship between the church and these precious families. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Families with special needs can feel out of place at church, but it doesn't have to be that way. For this episode, Lindsay reached out to several families with special needs to ask for their thoughts about the relationship between the church and these precious families. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-66-families-with-special-needs-and-the-church</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:26:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>38:46</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 65: Five Kids Later]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Aaron and Meghan Benefield join Derek and Lindsay to tell the beautiful story of becoming a family of seven. You will be blessed, encouraged, and challenged as you listen in.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Aaron and Meghan Benefield join Derek and Lindsay to tell the beautiful story of becoming a family of seven. You will be blessed, encouraged, and challenged as you listen in.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Aaron and Meghan Benefield join Derek and Lindsay to tell the beautiful story of becoming a family of seven. You will be blessed, encouraged, and challenged as you listen in.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-65-five-kids-later</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:23:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>49:04</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 64: Believe It or Not]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode was recorded on location at a place where God worked in a powerful way almost 30 years ago in Derek and Lindsay's lives. Listen in as they share an "only God" kind of story.  ]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode was recorded on location at a place where God worked in a powerful way almost 30 years ago in Derek and Lindsay's lives. Listen in as they share an "only God" kind of story.  ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[This episode was recorded on location at a place where God worked in a powerful way almost 30 years ago in Derek and Lindsay's lives. Listen in as they share an "only God" kind of story.  ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-64-believe-it-or-not</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2024 08:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>35:37</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 63: You Can Memorize Scripture!]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Many Christians are intimidated by the thought of memorizing Scripture. The truth is, with a little practice and a few tips, we can all memorize God's Word. Join Lindsay and Derek as they talk through practical strategies to memorize Scripture. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many Christians are intimidated by the thought of memorizing Scripture. The truth is, with a little practice and a few tips, we can all memorize God's Word. Join Lindsay and Derek as they talk through practical strategies to memorize Scripture. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Many Christians are intimidated by the thought of memorizing Scripture. The truth is, with a little practice and a few tips, we can all memorize God's Word. Join Lindsay and Derek as they talk through practical strategies to memorize Scripture. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-63-you-can-memorize-scripture</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>46:33</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 62: Hey Church! Christmas is about Jesus.]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[An amazing shift has taken place in recent years. The focus of Christmas has been taken off of Jesus and put on, well, everything else. Of course, that's been the case for a long time in American culture, but this time, it's happening in the church. The g...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[An amazing shift has taken place in recent years. The focus of Christmas has been taken off of Jesus and put on, well, everything else. Of course, that's been the case for a long time in American culture, but this time, it's happening in the church. The good news is that we can do something about this alarming trend. Listen in as Lindsay and Derek discuss this problem and the steps we can take to be part of the solution. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[An amazing shift has taken place in recent years. The focus of Christmas has been taken off of Jesus and put on, well, everything else. Of course, that's been the case for a long time in American culture, but this time, it's happening in the church. The good news is that we can do something about this alarming trend. Listen in as Lindsay and Derek discuss this problem and the steps we can take to be part of the solution. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-62-hey-church-christmas-is-about-jesus</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:13:32 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>33:45</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 61: Mullet Theology]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Jesus in the front; party in the back. That's the way many people in the Cultural South approach their relationship with God. In response, Derek and Lindsay recently published a new book, Mullet Theology. In this episode, they talk about the Mullet Theolo...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus in the front; party in the back. That's the way many people in the Cultural South approach their relationship with God. In response, Derek and Lindsay recently published a new book, Mullet Theology. In this episode, they talk about the Mullet Theology concept and give a brief overview of eight common theological mullets.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Jesus in the front; party in the back. That's the way many people in the Cultural South approach their relationship with God. In response, Derek and Lindsay recently published a new book, Mullet Theology. In this episode, they talk about the Mullet Theology concept and give a brief overview of eight common theological mullets.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-61-mullet-theology</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>37:01</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 60: Family and Holidays]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Family makes the holiday season wonderful! But family can also make the holiday season challenging. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share five tips to help navigate the holiday season with family and friends. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Family makes the holiday season wonderful! But family can also make the holiday season challenging. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share five tips to help navigate the holiday season with family and friends. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Family makes the holiday season wonderful! But family can also make the holiday season challenging. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share five tips to help navigate the holiday season with family and friends. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-60-family-and-holidays</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>35:33</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 59: The Art of a Difficult Conversation]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Difficult conversations are part of life, and they are part of following Jesus. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share biblical principles and practical tips about having difficult conversations.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Difficult conversations are part of life, and they are part of following Jesus. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share biblical principles and practical tips about having difficult conversations.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Difficult conversations are part of life, and they are part of following Jesus. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share biblical principles and practical tips about having difficult conversations.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-59-the-art-of-a-difficult-conversation</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>50:51</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 58: The One Where a Friend Dies]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With the recent death of actor Matthew Perry, Derek and Lindsay reflect on his life and the show that made him famous. The show Friends continues to make an impact on our culture, and this episode takes a closer look at that impact from a Christ-Centered...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With the recent death of actor Matthew Perry, Derek and Lindsay reflect on his life and the show that made him famous. The show Friends continues to make an impact on our culture, and this episode takes a closer look at that impact from a Christ-Centered perspective. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[With the recent death of actor Matthew Perry, Derek and Lindsay reflect on his life and the show that made him famous. The show Friends continues to make an impact on our culture, and this episode takes a closer look at that impact from a Christ-Centered perspective. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-58-the-one-where-a-friend-dies</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:29:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>43:40</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 57: Listeners Q&A]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How can we honor our parents if they are not honorable? What should you do when someone calls you names? How can foster parents apply biblical standards of discipline? What about flat-earthers? In this episode, Lindsay and Derek answer these and other que...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can we honor our parents if they are not honorable? What should you do when someone calls you names? How can foster parents apply biblical standards of discipline? What about flat-earthers? In this episode, Lindsay and Derek answer these and other questions submitted by listeners.  ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[How can we honor our parents if they are not honorable? What should you do when someone calls you names? How can foster parents apply biblical standards of discipline? What about flat-earthers? In this episode, Lindsay and Derek answer these and other questions submitted by listeners.  ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-57-listeners-qa</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>51:32</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 56: The Israeli/Hamas War]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On October 7th, 2023, the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war, Hamas launched a deadly attack on southern Israel. The attack was not a military engagement--it was a terrorist attack on civilian targets. That attack led Israel to declare war on Hamas. I...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On October 7th, 2023, the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war, Hamas launched a deadly attack on southern Israel. The attack was not a military engagement--it was a terrorist attack on civilian targets. That attack led Israel to declare war on Hamas. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss some of the major aspects of the conflict from a Christ-Centered perspective.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[On October 7th, 2023, the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war, Hamas launched a deadly attack on southern Israel. The attack was not a military engagement--it was a terrorist attack on civilian targets. That attack led Israel to declare war on Hamas. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss some of the major aspects of the conflict from a Christ-Centered perspective.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-56-the-israelihamas-war</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>55:58</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 55: Navigating the World of Christian Music]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Not all Christian music is created equal. Whether you're listening to your local Christian radio station, a worship playlist, or the songs at a worship service, navigating the world of Christian music can be tricky. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay prov...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Not all Christian music is created equal. Whether you're listening to your local Christian radio station, a worship playlist, or the songs at a worship service, navigating the world of Christian music can be tricky. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay provide helpful tips to guide you and your family work through a subject with some interesting twists and turns and even a few potholes. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Not all Christian music is created equal. Whether you're listening to your local Christian radio station, a worship playlist, or the songs at a worship service, navigating the world of Christian music can be tricky. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay provide helpful tips to guide you and your family work through a subject with some interesting twists and turns and even a few potholes. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-55-navigating-the-world-of-christian-music</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>48:35</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 54: Dealing with Frustration]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We all get frustrated, but as believers, we must approach our frustrations in a way that honors the Lord. We need a Christ-centered approach to frustration. Join Derek and Lindsay as they discuss dealing with frustration and include some of the frustratio...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all get frustrated, but as believers, we must approach our frustrations in a way that honors the Lord. We need a Christ-centered approach to frustration. Join Derek and Lindsay as they discuss dealing with frustration and include some of the frustrations listeners shared.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[We all get frustrated, but as believers, we must approach our frustrations in a way that honors the Lord. We need a Christ-centered approach to frustration. Join Derek and Lindsay as they discuss dealing with frustration and include some of the frustrations listeners shared.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-54-dealing-with-frustration</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>36:44</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 53: Atheism and Salvation]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In episode 52, Derek and Lindsay shared three things lost when someone embraces atheism. In this episode, they share a fourth thing--salvation. In doing so, they share the creation, fall, redemption, and restoration metanarrative as the story foundational...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 52, Derek and Lindsay shared three things lost when someone embraces atheism. In this episode, they share a fourth thing--salvation. In doing so, they share the creation, fall, redemption, and restoration metanarrative as the story foundational to all stories.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In episode 52, Derek and Lindsay shared three things lost when someone embraces atheism. In this episode, they share a fourth thing--salvation. In doing so, they share the creation, fall, redemption, and restoration metanarrative as the story foundational to all stories.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-53-atheism-and-salvation</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>46:41</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 52: Three Things You Lose When You Embrace Atheism]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Atheism is one of the fastest-growing worldviews in western culture. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss three things people lose when they embrace atheism. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Atheism is one of the fastest-growing worldviews in western culture. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss three things people lose when they embrace atheism. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Atheism is one of the fastest-growing worldviews in western culture. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss three things people lose when they embrace atheism. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-52-three-things-you-lose-when-you-embrace-atheism</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:26:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>41:12</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 51: 20 Years Later]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week, Derek and Lindsay celebrated their 20th anniversary by returning to the same resort where they honeymooned. As part of the celebration, they reflect on 20 things that are better than they were 20 years ago.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, Derek and Lindsay celebrated their 20th anniversary by returning to the same resort where they honeymooned. As part of the celebration, they reflect on 20 things that are better than they were 20 years ago.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[This week, Derek and Lindsay celebrated their 20th anniversary by returning to the same resort where they honeymooned. As part of the celebration, they reflect on 20 things that are better than they were 20 years ago.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:39:54 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 50: Adultolesence Part 2, Changing the Narrative]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the space between childhood and full-fledged adulthood widens, Derek and Lindsay look closer at the reasons and problems of what some call Adultolescence. Part 1 identifies the dangers of young adults procrastinating responsibilities and parents preven...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the space between childhood and full-fledged adulthood widens, Derek and Lindsay look closer at the reasons and problems of what some call Adultolescence. Part 1 identifies the dangers of young adults procrastinating responsibilities and parents preventing their children from becoming adults. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay offer some ideas for parents to help change the Adultolesence narrative. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[As the space between childhood and full-fledged adulthood widens, Derek and Lindsay look closer at the reasons and problems of what some call Adultolescence. Part 1 identifies the dangers of young adults procrastinating responsibilities and parents preventing their children from becoming adults. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay offer some ideas for parents to help change the Adultolesence narrative. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:51:23 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>39:58</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 49: Adultolescence Part 1,  The Causes and Dangers of Delayed Adulthood]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the space between childhood and full-fledged adulthood widens, Derek and Lindsay look closer at the reasons and problems of what some call Adultolescence. This episode identifies the dangers of young adults procrastinating responsibilities and parents...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the space between childhood and full-fledged adulthood widens, Derek and Lindsay look closer at the reasons and problems of what some call Adultolescence. This episode identifies the dangers of young adults procrastinating responsibilities and parents preventing their children from becoming adults. In Part 2 Lindsay and Derek will offer some ideas for parents to help change the Adultolesence narrative. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[As the space between childhood and full-fledged adulthood widens, Derek and Lindsay look closer at the reasons and problems of what some call Adultolescence. This episode identifies the dangers of young adults procrastinating responsibilities and parents preventing their children from becoming adults. In Part 2 Lindsay and Derek will offer some ideas for parents to help change the Adultolesence narrative. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-49-adultolescence-part-1-the-causes-and-dangers-of-delayed-adulthood</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>45:08</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 48: What About Aliens?]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What do we do with stories of UFO's and space aliens? Is there intelligent life out there beyond our atmosphere? How do we answer some of the mysteries seen in the skies from a Christ-centered perspective.?]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do we do with stories of UFO's and space aliens? Is there intelligent life out there beyond our atmosphere? How do we answer some of the mysteries seen in the skies from a Christ-centered perspective.?]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[What do we do with stories of UFO's and space aliens? Is there intelligent life out there beyond our atmosphere? How do we answer some of the mysteries seen in the skies from a Christ-centered perspective.?]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-48-what-about-aliens</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:43:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>38:32</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 47: Maximize Your Family's Summer]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Summer is almost here, and there are so many great opportunities to disciple your family! In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss how to make the most of your summer as a family.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Summer is almost here, and there are so many great opportunities to disciple your family! In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss how to make the most of your summer as a family.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Summer is almost here, and there are so many great opportunities to disciple your family! In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss how to make the most of your summer as a family.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-47-maximize-your-familys-summer</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 08:48:58 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>38:38</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 46: Are We Living in the End Times?]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It seems like the whole world is falling apart around us. Some people are even connecting biblical prophecies and signs of the end times to current events. So, are we living in the end times? Yes. We've been living in the end times, or last days, since Je...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It seems like the whole world is falling apart around us. Some people are even connecting biblical prophecies and signs of the end times to current events. So, are we living in the end times? Yes. We've been living in the end times, or last days, since Jesus ascended to Heaven. But are we living the end-end times? Should we expect the return of Jesus in our lifetimes? Yes! And no. Well, maybe not. We actually don't know! Listen in to this conversation as Derek and Lindsay provide context and bring clarity to this important and often confusing conversation. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[It seems like the whole world is falling apart around us. Some people are even connecting biblical prophecies and signs of the end times to current events. So, are we living in the end times? Yes. We've been living in the end times, or last days, since Jesus ascended to Heaven. But are we living the end-end times? Should we expect the return of Jesus in our lifetimes? Yes! And no. Well, maybe not. We actually don't know! Listen in to this conversation as Derek and Lindsay provide context and bring clarity to this important and often confusing conversation. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-46-are-we-living-in-the-end-times</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 08:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>54:04</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 45: The Discipline of Focus]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We have a problem--a big problem. Our attention is divided in so many different directions that sometimes it is impossible to focus on what's important. How can followers of Jesus focus in an age of so many distractions? Listen in as Derek and Lindsay dis...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We have a problem--a big problem. Our attention is divided in so many different directions that sometimes it is impossible to focus on what's important. How can followers of Jesus focus in an age of so many distractions? Listen in as Derek and Lindsay discuss the discipline of focus. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[We have a problem--a big problem. Our attention is divided in so many different directions that sometimes it is impossible to focus on what's important. How can followers of Jesus focus in an age of so many distractions? Listen in as Derek and Lindsay discuss the discipline of focus. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-45-the-discipline-of-focus</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>41:13</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 44: The God of the Valley]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share a very personal account about a difficult season of life and ministry.  It was a season where the goodness of God became especially real to them, and they share advice to those who are walking through similar seaso...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share a very personal account about a difficult season of life and ministry.  It was a season where the goodness of God became especially real to them, and they share advice to those who are walking through similar seasons.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share a very personal account about a difficult season of life and ministry.  It was a season where the goodness of God became especially real to them, and they share advice to those who are walking through similar seasons.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-44-the-god-of-the-valley</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>43:46</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 43: The Asbury Revival]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What should we do with/think/feel about the Asbury revival? Should we be excited? Should we be a little skeptical? How should this impact our lives and walk with Jesus? Listen as Derek and Lindsay discuss five ways to respond to the Asbury revival.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What should we do with/think/feel about the Asbury revival? Should we be excited? Should we be a little skeptical? How should this impact our lives and walk with Jesus? Listen as Derek and Lindsay discuss five ways to respond to the Asbury revival.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[What should we do with/think/feel about the Asbury revival? Should we be excited? Should we be a little skeptical? How should this impact our lives and walk with Jesus? Listen as Derek and Lindsay discuss five ways to respond to the Asbury revival.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-43-the-asbury-revival</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>38:31</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 42: Children, Chores, and Family Business]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What responsibilities should children have around the home? Should they be paid for chores? What about allowances? Should children be allowed/encouraged to earn money through small, age-appropriate jobs? In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss chores a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What responsibilities should children have around the home? Should they be paid for chores? What about allowances? Should children be allowed/encouraged to earn money through small, age-appropriate jobs? In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss chores and home-based family businesses. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[What responsibilities should children have around the home? Should they be paid for chores? What about allowances? Should children be allowed/encouraged to earn money through small, age-appropriate jobs? In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss chores and home-based family businesses. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-42-children-chores-and-family-business</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:09:43 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>36:46</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 41: Decision Making]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Life is filled with decisions. Should you take that job? Should you buy the house or car you've been looking at? What type of major should you pursue in college? Join Derek and Lindsay as they discuss a process for making God-honoring decisions on this ep...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Life is filled with decisions. Should you take that job? Should you buy the house or car you've been looking at? What type of major should you pursue in college? Join Derek and Lindsay as they discuss a process for making God-honoring decisions on this episode of The Christ Centered Life.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Life is filled with decisions. Should you take that job? Should you buy the house or car you've been looking at? What type of major should you pursue in college? Join Derek and Lindsay as they discuss a process for making God-honoring decisions on this episode of The Christ Centered Life.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-41-decision-making</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>55:23</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 40: The Beauty of Redemption in Marriage]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Every marriage is impacted by brokenness, but every marriage can be redeemed and restored through Jesus. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay offer advice for living out Christ-centered redemption in marriage.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every marriage is impacted by brokenness, but every marriage can be redeemed and restored through Jesus. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay offer advice for living out Christ-centered redemption in marriage.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Every marriage is impacted by brokenness, but every marriage can be redeemed and restored through Jesus. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay offer advice for living out Christ-centered redemption in marriage.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-40-the-beauty-of-redemption-in-marriage</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>34:56</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 39: The Brokenness of Marriage]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Marriage was created as a beautiful and intimate relationship between one man and one woman, but everything changed when sin entered the world. Marriage has been specifically and significantly impacted by sin, and in this episode, Derek and Lindsay talk t...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Marriage was created as a beautiful and intimate relationship between one man and one woman, but everything changed when sin entered the world. Marriage has been specifically and significantly impacted by sin, and in this episode, Derek and Lindsay talk through some of the impacts of sin on marriage. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Marriage was created as a beautiful and intimate relationship between one man and one woman, but everything changed when sin entered the world. Marriage has been specifically and significantly impacted by sin, and in this episode, Derek and Lindsay talk through some of the impacts of sin on marriage. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-39-the-brokenness-of-marriage</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:24:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>33:28</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 38: God's Glory and Our Good through Marriage]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Your marriage is not about you. It's not even about your spouse. It's about God's glory. How does that change the way we live and love in marriage? Listen in as Derek and Lindsay discuss the creation of marriage.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your marriage is not about you. It's not even about your spouse. It's about God's glory. How does that change the way we live and love in marriage? Listen in as Derek and Lindsay discuss the creation of marriage.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Your marriage is not about you. It's not even about your spouse. It's about God's glory. How does that change the way we live and love in marriage? Listen in as Derek and Lindsay discuss the creation of marriage.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-38-gods-glory-and-our-good-through-marriage</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>38:57</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 37: WOW Moments at the Billy Graham Library]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Listen in as we relive WOW moments from a behind-the-scenes, sneak peek tour of the newly renovated Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen in as we relive WOW moments from a behind-the-scenes, sneak peek tour of the newly renovated Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Listen in as we relive WOW moments from a behind-the-scenes, sneak peek tour of the newly renovated Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 36: The Genderbread Person]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With so much confusion in our culture about gender and sexuality, it is our responsibility to be aware of the concepts being taught to our children. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay discuss the 2020 national sex education standards from the Department of Ed...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With so much confusion in our culture about gender and sexuality, it is our responsibility to be aware of the concepts being taught to our children. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay discuss the 2020 national sex education standards from the Department of Education as well as one of the curriculum tools used to teach those standards--the Genderbread Person.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[With so much confusion in our culture about gender and sexuality, it is our responsibility to be aware of the concepts being taught to our children. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay discuss the 2020 national sex education standards from the Department of Education as well as one of the curriculum tools used to teach those standards--the Genderbread Person.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>37:04</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 35: Christ Centered Gambling?]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Casinos, lotteries, online sports gambling--the 21st century has so many opportunities to participate in gambling. What is gambling? What does the Bible say about gambling? Is gambling a sin? Listen in and join the conversation on this episode of The C2 L...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Casinos, lotteries, online sports gambling--the 21st century has so many opportunities to participate in gambling. What is gambling? What does the Bible say about gambling? Is gambling a sin? Listen in and join the conversation on this episode of The C2 Life. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Casinos, lotteries, online sports gambling--the 21st century has so many opportunities to participate in gambling. What is gambling? What does the Bible say about gambling? Is gambling a sin? Listen in and join the conversation on this episode of The C2 Life. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-35-christ-centered-gambling</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>47:49</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 34: Happy Reformation Day!]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[October 31st is one of the most controversial days in all of history. October 31, 1517 that is. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay share a brief history of the Reformation and discuss ways you can teach your children about it. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[October 31st is one of the most controversial days in all of history. October 31, 1517 that is. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay share a brief history of the Reformation and discuss ways you can teach your children about it. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[October 31st is one of the most controversial days in all of history. October 31, 1517 that is. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay share a brief history of the Reformation and discuss ways you can teach your children about it. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-34-happy-reformation-day</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>43:34</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 33: Five More Questions]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay follow up on episode 32 with five more questions every Christian must ask. Listen in, and feel free to join the conversation on social media or through info@thec2life.org. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay follow up on episode 32 with five more questions every Christian must ask. Listen in, and feel free to join the conversation on social media or through info@thec2life.org. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay follow up on episode 32 with five more questions every Christian must ask. Listen in, and feel free to join the conversation on social media or through info@thec2life.org. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-33-five-more-questions</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>45:51</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 32: Five Questions]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss five questions every Christian must ask. Listen in, and feel free to join the conversation on social media or through info@thec2life.org. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss five questions every Christian must ask. Listen in, and feel free to join the conversation on social media or through info@thec2life.org. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss five questions every Christian must ask. Listen in, and feel free to join the conversation on social media or through info@thec2life.org. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-32-five-questions</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:20:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>34:46</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 31: Developing Healthy Habits]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Thoughts become words. Words become action. Actions become habits. Habits become character. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay talk about a strategy for developing healthy habits.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thoughts become words. Words become action. Actions become habits. Habits become character. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay talk about a strategy for developing healthy habits.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Thoughts become words. Words become action. Actions become habits. Habits become character. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay talk about a strategy for developing healthy habits.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-31-developing-healthy-habits</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>30:39</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 30: Four Romantic Habits for Married Couples]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share four habits that married couples can incorporate into their relationship to increase romance. They discuss creative date nights, developing your own language, disconnecting to be with one another, and, yes, physica...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share four habits that married couples can incorporate into their relationship to increase romance. They discuss creative date nights, developing your own language, disconnecting to be with one another, and, yes, physical intimacy.  Listen in and join the conversation at thec2life.org. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share four habits that married couples can incorporate into their relationship to increase romance. They discuss creative date nights, developing your own language, disconnecting to be with one another, and, yes, physical intimacy.  Listen in and join the conversation at thec2life.org. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-30-four-romantic-habits-for-married-couples</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:31:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>38:23</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 29: Trading Walls for Altars]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Much of our time is spent building, guarding, and maintaining emotional walls that guard us from genuine relationships with others. Sooner or later, our well-meaning construction efforts reveal our vast inability to protect ourselves. Instead, they serve...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Much of our time is spent building, guarding, and maintaining emotional walls that guard us from genuine relationships with others. Sooner or later, our well-meaning construction efforts reveal our vast inability to protect ourselves. Instead, they serve to separate us from those who love us most, including God. We can take steps to break down those faulty walls and use the debris to create altars to the Lord. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss Lindsay's new book, Trading Walls for Altars, which is designed to help us do just that.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Much of our time is spent building, guarding, and maintaining emotional walls that guard us from genuine relationships with others. Sooner or later, our well-meaning construction efforts reveal our vast inability to protect ourselves. Instead, they serve to separate us from those who love us most, including God. We can take steps to break down those faulty walls and use the debris to create altars to the Lord. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss Lindsay's new book, Trading Walls for Altars, which is designed to help us do just that.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-29-trading-walls-for-altars</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>30:46</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 28: Is Homeschool Right for You?]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Most of us assume the proper method of educating our children is outsourcing their education to public or private institutions. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay challenge that assumption and talk about the benefits of home-based education. No, homeschoo...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most of us assume the proper method of educating our children is outsourcing their education to public or private institutions. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay challenge that assumption and talk about the benefits of home-based education. No, homeschooling is not for every family, but we want you to consider this--it might be right for your family.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Most of us assume the proper method of educating our children is outsourcing their education to public or private institutions. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay challenge that assumption and talk about the benefits of home-based education. No, homeschooling is not for every family, but we want you to consider this--it might be right for your family.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-28-is-homeschool-right-for-you</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>48:47</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 27: Why the SBC?]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay respond to a listener who asked, "What are the benefits of being part of the Southern Baptist Convention? And would you ever consider leaving?" Those are great questions! Listen in, and join the discussion.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay respond to a listener who asked, "What are the benefits of being part of the Southern Baptist Convention? And would you ever consider leaving?" Those are great questions! Listen in, and join the discussion.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay respond to a listener who asked, "What are the benefits of being part of the Southern Baptist Convention? And would you ever consider leaving?" Those are great questions! Listen in, and join the discussion.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-27-why-the-sbc</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:25:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>48:47</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 26: Modesty]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss the difficult issue of modesty. Should churches require ladies to wear one-piece bathing suits on youth trips? What about modesty outside of church? Is it empowering for women and men to display their bodies in a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss the difficult issue of modesty. Should churches require ladies to wear one-piece bathing suits on youth trips? What about modesty outside of church? Is it empowering for women and men to display their bodies in a sexual manner? Listen in and join the conversation.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss the difficult issue of modesty. Should churches require ladies to wear one-piece bathing suits on youth trips? What about modesty outside of church? Is it empowering for women and men to display their bodies in a sexual manner? Listen in and join the conversation.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-26-modesty</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:05:32 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>51:35</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 25: Servant Evangelism]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Your family can serve others and share the gospel! In this episode, Lindsay and Derek discuss the concept of servant evangelism and offer tips and ideas for projects your family can use this summer.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your family can serve others and share the gospel! In this episode, Lindsay and Derek discuss the concept of servant evangelism and offer tips and ideas for projects your family can use this summer.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Your family can serve others and share the gospel! In this episode, Lindsay and Derek discuss the concept of servant evangelism and offer tips and ideas for projects your family can use this summer.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-25-servant-evangelism</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>35:42</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 24: Me, Thee, and LGBT Part 2]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Linsday continue the conversation about the truth of Scripture and the LGBT+ worldview. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Linsday continue the conversation about the truth of Scripture and the LGBT+ worldview. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Derek and Linsday continue the conversation about the truth of Scripture and the LGBT+ worldview. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-24-me-thee-and-lgbt-part-2</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 15:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>01:04:21</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 23: Me, Thee, and LGBT Part 1]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode is the first of two parts that explores the LGBTQ worldview in light of the biblical worldview. In part one, Derek and Lindsay share the short story The Emporer's New Clothes and highlight parallels with the 21st-century cultural milieu that...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is the first of two parts that explores the LGBTQ worldview in light of the biblical worldview. In part one, Derek and Lindsay share the short story The Emporer's New Clothes and highlight parallels with the 21st-century cultural milieu that supports the LGBTQ worldview. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[This episode is the first of two parts that explores the LGBTQ worldview in light of the biblical worldview. In part one, Derek and Lindsay share the short story The Emporer's New Clothes and highlight parallels with the 21st-century cultural milieu that supports the LGBTQ worldview. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-23-me-thee-and-lgbt-part-1</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 15:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>46:31</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 22: A Visit to the Holy Land]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to visit Israel, and in this episode of The C2 Life, we share some of the highlights of the trip plus three reasons you should consider going.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to visit Israel, and in this episode of The C2 Life, we share some of the highlights of the trip plus three reasons you should consider going.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to visit Israel, and in this episode of The C2 Life, we share some of the highlights of the trip plus three reasons you should consider going.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:53:07 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 21: Country Music Theology]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Whether we realize it or not, the music we listen to shapes our worldview and even our theology. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay are joined by Pastor Ralph Rimmer, and the three of them discuss the tenets of Country Music Theology and provide some exam...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whether we realize it or not, the music we listen to shapes our worldview and even our theology. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay are joined by Pastor Ralph Rimmer, and the three of them discuss the tenets of Country Music Theology and provide some examples. This is a fun episode you don't want to miss.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Whether we realize it or not, the music we listen to shapes our worldview and even our theology. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay are joined by Pastor Ralph Rimmer, and the three of them discuss the tenets of Country Music Theology and provide some examples. This is a fun episode you don't want to miss.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>48:49</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 20: Affair Proofing Your Marriage]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Is it possible to affair-proof a marriage? What steps can we take to strengthen our marriages against sexual sins? How do we trust the Lord when we are afraid of future marital unfaithfulness? Listen in to this episode of The Christ Centered Life]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is it possible to affair-proof a marriage? What steps can we take to strengthen our marriages against sexual sins? How do we trust the Lord when we are afraid of future marital unfaithfulness? Listen in to this episode of The Christ Centered Life]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Is it possible to affair-proof a marriage? What steps can we take to strengthen our marriages against sexual sins? How do we trust the Lord when we are afraid of future marital unfaithfulness? Listen in to this episode of The Christ Centered Life]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-20-affair-proofing-your-marriage</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>53:18</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 19: You Need a Marriage Getaway!]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When is the last time you've been away on an overnight trip with your spouse and without the kids? In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share some tips to help you make that happen along with four lies that couples believe which keep them from couples getaw...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[When is the last time you've been away on an overnight trip with your spouse and without the kids? In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share some tips to help you make that happen along with four lies that couples believe which keep them from couples getaways. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[When is the last time you've been away on an overnight trip with your spouse and without the kids? In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share some tips to help you make that happen along with four lies that couples believe which keep them from couples getaways. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-19-you-need-a-marriage-getaway</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>37:16</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 18: Take a Little Wine for Your Stomach]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the not too distant past, alcohol use was considered a sin by many churches and pastors. Now, drinking seems like a normal part of the lives of many followers of Christ. What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol? Is there any difference between th...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the not too distant past, alcohol use was considered a sin by many churches and pastors. Now, drinking seems like a normal part of the lives of many followers of Christ. What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol? Is there any difference between the alcohol of the Bible and modern alcohol? Should Christians drink alcohol?Why did Paul tell Timothy to take a little wine for his stomach? What part does wisdom play in this discussion? Listen in to this vitally important conversation with Lindsay and Derek.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[In the not too distant past, alcohol use was considered a sin by many churches and pastors. Now, drinking seems like a normal part of the lives of many followers of Christ. What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol? Is there any difference between the alcohol of the Bible and modern alcohol? Should Christians drink alcohol?Why did Paul tell Timothy to take a little wine for his stomach? What part does wisdom play in this discussion? Listen in to this vitally important conversation with Lindsay and Derek.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-18-take-a-little-wine-for-your-stomach</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>44:00</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 17: Who's In Control?]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The desire to want to control the world around you and the future that is ahead of you is only human--but it is a sinful part of being human. Only God knows and controls the future.  Listen in as Lindsay and Derek discuss three ways we subtly and futilely...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The desire to want to control the world around you and the future that is ahead of you is only human--but it is a sinful part of being human. Only God knows and controls the future.  Listen in as Lindsay and Derek discuss three ways we subtly and futilely try to take control away from God.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The desire to want to control the world around you and the future that is ahead of you is only human--but it is a sinful part of being human. Only God knows and controls the future.  Listen in as Lindsay and Derek discuss three ways we subtly and futilely try to take control away from God.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-17-whos-in-control</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:47:33 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>37:54</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 16: To Trump or Not to Trump, That is the Question]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Yep, we're going there. And it's something we really need to talk about. Did God send Trump to save America? Is Trump a moral leader? Is Donald Trump a better alternative than Joe Biden? How should the church relate to Trump? Listen in, and join the conve...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Yep, we're going there. And it's something we really need to talk about. Did God send Trump to save America? Is Trump a moral leader? Is Donald Trump a better alternative than Joe Biden? How should the church relate to Trump? Listen in, and join the conversation by emailing us at info@thec2life.org. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Yep, we're going there. And it's something we really need to talk about. Did God send Trump to save America? Is Trump a moral leader? Is Donald Trump a better alternative than Joe Biden? How should the church relate to Trump? Listen in, and join the conversation by emailing us at info@thec2life.org. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-16-to-trump-or-not-to-trump-that-is-the-question</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:07:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>41:58</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 15: Giving as a Family]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Giving is one of the greatest opportunities we have to shape our own hearts and the hearts of our children. How do we take advantage of those opportunities, and what can we do to make the most of what we give? Listen in as Lindsay and Derek discuss giving...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Giving is one of the greatest opportunities we have to shape our own hearts and the hearts of our children. How do we take advantage of those opportunities, and what can we do to make the most of what we give? Listen in as Lindsay and Derek discuss giving as a family on this episode of The Christ Centered Life. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Giving is one of the greatest opportunities we have to shape our own hearts and the hearts of our children. How do we take advantage of those opportunities, and what can we do to make the most of what we give? Listen in as Lindsay and Derek discuss giving as a family on this episode of The Christ Centered Life. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-15-giving-as-a-family</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>37:57</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 14: Accomplish Something that Matters in 2022]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How can we set and achieve goals that matter for eternity in 2022? What do you want to see the Lord do through your relationship with Him, your family, your health, your time, and your relationship with others? How can you develop a practical plan to acco...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can we set and achieve goals that matter for eternity in 2022? What do you want to see the Lord do through your relationship with Him, your family, your health, your time, and your relationship with others? How can you develop a practical plan to accomplish goals in those areas? ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[How can we set and achieve goals that matter for eternity in 2022? What do you want to see the Lord do through your relationship with Him, your family, your health, your time, and your relationship with others? How can you develop a practical plan to accomplish goals in those areas? ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-14-accomplish-something-that-matters-in-2022</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:26:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>30:01</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 13: Is Christmas a pagan holiday?]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Some say Christmas is simply a pagan holiday wrapped in a thin layer of Jesus. Is that true? Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25th? Are we celebrating pagan deities related to the winter solstice when we think we are celebrating the birth of Jesu...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some say Christmas is simply a pagan holiday wrapped in a thin layer of Jesus. Is that true? Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25th? Are we celebrating pagan deities related to the winter solstice when we think we are celebrating the birth of Jesus? Is your Christmas tree an idol? Plus, what are some practical ways we can make December 25th all about Jesus? Join the conversation on this episode of the Christ Centered Life.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Some say Christmas is simply a pagan holiday wrapped in a thin layer of Jesus. Is that true? Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25th? Are we celebrating pagan deities related to the winter solstice when we think we are celebrating the birth of Jesus? Is your Christmas tree an idol? Plus, what are some practical ways we can make December 25th all about Jesus? Join the conversation on this episode of the Christ Centered Life.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-13-is-christmas-a-pagan-holiday</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>42:03</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 12: To Santa or Not to Santa]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What should Christian parents do about Santa? If we are honest with our children, do we risk robbing them of the "magic" of the season? If we don't tell our children the truth about Santa, are we allowing the culture to eclipse Jesus? How can we steward t...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What should Christian parents do about Santa? If we are honest with our children, do we risk robbing them of the "magic" of the season? If we don't tell our children the truth about Santa, are we allowing the culture to eclipse Jesus? How can we steward the hearts of our children regarding toward generosity and worship of Jesus? Listen in, and join the conversation by sending a message to info@thec2life.org. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[What should Christian parents do about Santa? If we are honest with our children, do we risk robbing them of the "magic" of the season? If we don't tell our children the truth about Santa, are we allowing the culture to eclipse Jesus? How can we steward the hearts of our children regarding toward generosity and worship of Jesus? Listen in, and join the conversation by sending a message to info@thec2life.org. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-12-to-santa-or-not-to-santa</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:59:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>29:10</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 11: Gospel Conversations]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With the holiday season in full swing,  we have so many opportunities to engage in gospel conversations with friends, family members, and even strangers. How can we take advantage of these opportunities? Listen in as Lindsay and Derek share practical tips...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With the holiday season in full swing,  we have so many opportunities to engage in gospel conversations with friends, family members, and even strangers. How can we take advantage of these opportunities? Listen in as Lindsay and Derek share practical tips for turning everyday conversations into gospel conversations. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[With the holiday season in full swing,  we have so many opportunities to engage in gospel conversations with friends, family members, and even strangers. How can we take advantage of these opportunities? Listen in as Lindsay and Derek share practical tips for turning everyday conversations into gospel conversations. ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-11-gospel-conversations</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2021 08:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>41:52</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 10: Move over Christmas, it is Thanksgiving!]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Are you listening to Christmas music and putting up lights already? We will forgive you--this time--but seriously,  don't give in to the cultural and commercial pressure to let Christmas steamroll Thanksgiving. Listen in on the conversation as Derek and L...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you listening to Christmas music and putting up lights already? We will forgive you--this time--but seriously,  don't give in to the cultural and commercial pressure to let Christmas steamroll Thanksgiving. Listen in on the conversation as Derek and Lindsay discuss the importance of giving Thanksgiving its rightful place in our hearts and homes.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Are you listening to Christmas music and putting up lights already? We will forgive you--this time--but seriously,  don't give in to the cultural and commercial pressure to let Christmas steamroll Thanksgiving. Listen in on the conversation as Derek and Lindsay discuss the importance of giving Thanksgiving its rightful place in our hearts and homes.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-10-move-over-christmas-it-is-thanksgiving</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:17:22 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>34:52</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 9: Family Discipleship]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What does it look like to use your home and family as the foundation of discipleship for yourself, your spouse, and your children? Derek and Lindsay are joined by Randy Helms, Associate Pastor of Gadsden Christian Fellowship]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it look like to use your home and family as the foundation of discipleship for yourself, your spouse, and your children? Derek and Lindsay are joined by Randy Helms, Associate Pastor of Gadsden Christian Fellowship]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[What does it look like to use your home and family as the foundation of discipleship for yourself, your spouse, and your children? Derek and Lindsay are joined by Randy Helms, Associate Pastor of Gadsden Christian Fellowship]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-9-family-discipleship</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>47:33</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 8: What about Halloween?]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What should followers of Christ do with October 31st? If we let our kids dress up and trick or treat, are we celebrating evil? Should we simply surrender this one day each year to the culture and stay inside until November 1st comes around? And does anyon...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What should followers of Christ do with October 31st? If we let our kids dress up and trick or treat, are we celebrating evil? Should we simply surrender this one day each year to the culture and stay inside until November 1st comes around? And does anyone even think about Reformation Day? Join Lindsay and Derek for the conversation on this episode of The Christ Centered Life. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[What should followers of Christ do with October 31st? If we let our kids dress up and trick or treat, are we celebrating evil? Should we simply surrender this one day each year to the culture and stay inside until November 1st comes around? And does anyone even think about Reformation Day? Join Lindsay and Derek for the conversation on this episode of The Christ Centered Life. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:12:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>43:59</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 7: Abortion]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Abortion is the most serious moral issue our nation has faced since slavery was abolished. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay discuss the logical and emotional aspects of the abortion debate.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Abortion is the most serious moral issue our nation has faced since slavery was abolished. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay discuss the logical and emotional aspects of the abortion debate.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Abortion is the most serious moral issue our nation has faced since slavery was abolished. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay discuss the logical and emotional aspects of the abortion debate.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-7-abortion</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 17:09:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>43:39</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 6: Social Media]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Social Media is an inescapable part of our culture, but is it healthy for us? For our kids? What limits should we set, and how can we help our families use social media in healthy ways? Listen in on the conversation with Derek and Lindsay.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Social Media is an inescapable part of our culture, but is it healthy for us? For our kids? What limits should we set, and how can we help our families use social media in healthy ways? Listen in on the conversation with Derek and Lindsay.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Social Media is an inescapable part of our culture, but is it healthy for us? For our kids? What limits should we set, and how can we help our families use social media in healthy ways? Listen in on the conversation with Derek and Lindsay.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-6-social-media</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>44:05</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Episode 5: Read!]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek and Lindsay Allen]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Reading is such an important part of learning to follow Jesus. In this Episode, Lindsay and Derek talk about some practical tips for reading, and they discuss two books that have impacted them recently.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reading is such an important part of learning to follow Jesus. In this Episode, Lindsay and Derek talk about some practical tips for reading, and they discuss two books that have impacted them recently.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Reading is such an important part of learning to follow Jesus. In this Episode, Lindsay and Derek talk about some practical tips for reading, and they discuss two books that have impacted them recently.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/christ-centered-church-podcast/episode-5-read</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:55:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>35:21</itunes:duration>
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