Derek Allen

Derek Allen

Derek is the founding and lead pastor of Christ Centered Church in Miami, and this podcast contains messages from the worship gatherings at Christ Centered Church.

  • 37 minutes 38 seconds
    The C2 Life Episode 99: 7 Ways to Make Much of Jesus This Christmas
    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.
    10 December 2025, 8:28 pm
  • 47 minutes 25 seconds
    The C2 Life Episode 98: What Does the Bible Say About Ghosts?
    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.
    31 October 2025, 5:25 pm
  • 55 minutes 14 seconds
    The C2 Life Episode 97: Five Lessons Learned in the Aftermath of the Charlie Kirk Assassination
    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.
    5 October 2025, 1:54 am
  • 47 minutes 35 seconds
    Episode 96: The Allen Theorem
    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.
    26 September 2025, 5:40 pm
  • 43 minutes 42 seconds
    Episode 95: Random Questions from Boba Fett (kind of)
    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.
    6 September 2025, 5:35 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Episode 94: Hold on. Wait a minute. Somethin' ain't right.
    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.
    29 August 2025, 7:57 pm
  • 56 minutes 56 seconds
    Episode 93: Reaching North America with the Gospel
    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.
    12 August 2025, 2:23 pm
  • 42 minutes 55 seconds
    Episode 92: Empathy vs. Sympathy
    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?
    2 August 2025, 5:10 pm
  • 59 minutes 30 seconds
    Episode 91: Do the Sign Gifts Still Exist?
    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.
    27 July 2025, 9:59 pm
  • 38 minutes 10 seconds
    Episode 90: Grieve with Gospel Hope
    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.
    19 July 2025, 2:27 pm
  • 50 minutes 26 seconds
    Episode 89: Immigration
    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 to civically respond, but what do we do during the hundreds of days between elections? How to we as Christians live in this moment? How do we reconcile obedience to law and loving our neighbor?
    30 June 2025, 9:32 pm
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