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Is Mortality the Enemy of a Meaningful Life? | Go Deeper With This Episode: bit.ly/danallenderreadalong
Curtis Chang sits down with psychologist Dr. Dan Allender for a searching conversation about aging, mortality, Christian hope, and the surprising freedom of growing older. Together, they explore why getting older is not merely decline, but an invitation to deeper purpose, tenderness, grace, and wisdom—especially in a culture determined to deny death. From caring for aging parents to reimagining retirement, Dan and Curtis offer biblical insight and personal honesty for anyone seeking renewed purpose, peace, and courage as we grow older.
00:43 - Introduction to Aging Well Spiritually, Not Physically
03:25 - Psalm 90 and When to Start Thinking About Age?
05:40- Why Does Our Culture Avoid Aging?
09:52 - Are There Gifts in Getting Older?
19:10 - Counting Your Days: A Biblical Perspective
25:05- Psalm 92: The Righteous Stay Vital By Serving Others
29:14 - The Problem with Retirement Culture
34:32 - What About the "Sandwich Generation"?
40:55 - Our Inner Emotional Age
44:45 - The Power of Story From Lives Well Lived
50:20 - Tending to Your Past Selves
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Scriptures Referenced:
Psalm 90:12 (all versions): biblehub.com/nlt/psalms/90-12.htm
Psalm 92:14 (all versions): biblehub.com/psalms/92-14.htm
Genesis 16 (ESV): esv.org/Genesis+16
Hebrews 4:11 (all versions): biblehub.com/nlt/hebrews/4-11.htm
Mentioned in This Episode:
Dylan Thomas’s Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night: poetryfoundation.org/poems/46569/do-not-go-gentle-into-that-good-night
Good Faith podcast episode 211: Nancy French’s Joyful Grandparenting Lessons & Living Like Tomorrow Isn’t Guaranteed: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-faith/id1594454747?i=1000743403493
Schindler’s List scene: “I didn’t do enough:” youtu.be/W9vj2Wf57rQ?si=DzSfn_T82E8nwLEp
More From Dan Allender:
The Allender Center resources: theallendercenter.org/resources
Dan Allender at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology: https://theseattleschool.edu/faculty-staff/directory/allender-dan/
The Allender Center Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allender-center-podcast/id936250143
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The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.
Is Mortality the Enemy of a Meaningful Life? | Go Deeper With This Episode: bit.ly/danallenderreadalong
Curtis Chang sits down with psychologist Dr. Dan Allender for a searching conversation about aging, mortality, Christian hope, and the surprising freedom of growing older. Together, they explore why getting older is not merely decline, but an invitation to deeper purpose, tenderness, grace, and wisdom—especially in a culture determined to deny death. From caring for aging parents to reimagining retirement, Dan and Curtis offer biblical insight and personal honesty for anyone seeking renewed purpose, peace, and courage as we grow older.
00:43 - Introduction to Aging Well Spiritually, Not Physically
03:25 - Psalm 90 and When to Start Thinking About Age?
05:40- Why Does Our Culture Avoid Aging?
09:52 - Are There Gifts in Getting Older?
19:10 - Counting Your Days: A Biblical Perspective
25:05- Psalm 92: The Righteous Stay Vital By Serving Others
29:14 - The Problem with Retirement Culture
34:32 - What About the "Sandwich Generation"?
40:55 - Our Inner Emotional Age
44:45 - The Power of Story From Lives Well Lived
50:20 - Tending to Your Past Selves
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Scriptures Referenced:
Psalm 90:12 (all versions): biblehub.com/nlt/psalms/90-12.htm
Psalm 92:14 (all versions): biblehub.com/psalms/92-14.htm
Genesis 16 (ESV): esv.org/Genesis+16
Hebrews 4:11 (all versions): biblehub.com/nlt/hebrews/4-11.htm
Mentioned in This Episode:
Dylan Thomas’s Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night: poetryfoundation.org/poems/46569/do-not-go-gentle-into-that-good-night
Good Faith podcast episode 211: Nancy French’s Joyful Grandparenting Lessons & Living Like Tomorrow Isn’t Guaranteed: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-faith/id1594454747?i=1000743403493
Schindler’s List scene: “I didn’t do enough:” youtu.be/W9vj2Wf57rQ?si=DzSfn_T82E8nwLEp
More From Dan Allender:
The Allender Center resources: theallendercenter.org/resources
Dan Allender at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology: https://theseattleschool.edu/faculty-staff/directory/allender-dan/
The Allender Center Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allender-center-podcast/id936250143
Follow Us:
Good Faith on Instagram: instagram.com/goodfaithnetwork
Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/_good_faith
Good Faith on Facebook: facebook.com/goodfaithpod
The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.
