Culture & Christianity: The Allen Jackson Podcast

What if the biggest thing standing between you and God’s plan is your own idea of how life should go? In this episode of Culture & Christianity, Allen Jackson shares a personal story about surrendering his own ambitions and learning to ask, “Lord, what would You have me do?” We explore the danger of asking God to bless our plans instead of trusting Him to lead us, and the freedom that comes when we fully surrender to His will. God’s purpose for your life may look different than you imagined—but His story is always greater.

A cultural and spiritual shift has taken place within the U.S. military over the last two decades. From the removal of faith-based resiliency programs to rising struggles with mental health, recruitment, and retention, former Force Recon Marine and a Department of Defense Contractor, Chad Robichaux, shares firsthand insight from inside the military community. Pastor Allen and Robichaux discuss a growing awareness within the armed forces that something essential has been missing—and a renewed pursuit of resilience that goes deeper than physical training and strength alone. What is taking place will directly impact the readiness, health, and stability of our soldiers, as well as the future of our nation.

For years, Christians were told to keep their faith out of politics—but what if silence is exactly what’s costing us the culture? Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with Tanner DiBella of The American Council to discuss how California churches pushed back during COVID, why Christians must engage the public square, and how biblical leadership can shape communities for good. They explore the church’s growing fear of politics, the difference between political idolatry and biblical engagement, and why local leadership matters now more than ever. From school boards to state legislatures, this conversation is a powerful reminder that faith was never meant to stay inside church walls.

America is facing more than political or economic challenges—it’s a spiritual battle. In this episode of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with longtime sports broadcaster Hope Hines to discuss GAP 26, a nationwide call to prayer spreading across all 50 states. Together, they explore how prayer has the power to transform not only individual lives but cultures and nations. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines—God is inviting His people to pray and engage like never before.

Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with Daniel Boston, founder of Preserve Gold, to discuss how faith, wisdom, and stewardship can bring peace of mind in uncertain economic times. Even though inflation continues to rise, global tensions have increased, and financial systems feel unstable, they explore why preparation is not about fear—but responsibility. This conversation highlights the importance of contentment, diversification, and making thoughtful decisions at home. Above all, Pastor Allen reminds us that true stability begins with trusting God and being faithful stewards of what He has entrusted to us.

Should the Church stay out of politics? In this episode, Pastor Allen Jackson talks with Pastor Rob McCoy, Pastor Emeritus of Godspeak Calvary Chapel and former mayor of Thousand Oaks, California, about the Church’s vital role in shaping culture, politics, and the moral conscience of our nation. As pressure grows for Christians to stay silent, this conversation explains why faith and politics cannot be separated, why the Church must engage in the public square, and how biblical truth is essential to preserving freedom.— It’s up to us to bring God’s truth back into our culture. It may feel like an impossible assignment, but there’s much we can do. Join Pastor Allen Jackson as he discusses today’s issues from a biblical perspective.Find thought-provoking insight from Pastor Allen and his guests, equipping you to lead with your faith in your home, your school, your community, and wherever God takes you.Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JsyO6ysUVGOIV70xAjtcm?si=6805fe488cf64a6dListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-christianity-the-allen-jackson-podcast/id1729435597

Should Christmas celebrations include Christmas trees and Santa Claus, or focus the solely on the nativity? In this podcast, Pastor Allen Jackson talks about how and why we celebrate Christmas, and what it looks like to bring Christmas joy to the people around us. The holiday season brings a tremendous amount of effort into our daily lives, but it’s also a time of the year when people are more open to hearing about Jesus. Will you be like the wise men, who were willing to follow God in a new direction, or will you be like the unwise, who chase tradition and the ways of the world? This podcast offers a refreshing perspective on Christmas and how God can use your life in a meaningful way during this sacred season.