Dan Allender on Why Getting Older Could Make You More Alive

About this episode

Curtis Chang and Dr. Dan Allender discuss the positive aspects of aging and the deeper purpose it can bring in the context of Christian faith.

Is Mortality the Enemy of a Meaningful Life? 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 Please Enjoy the Reading Guide for This Episode: https://bit.ly/danallenderreadalong Turn on…

People in this episode

Host: Curtis Chang

Guest: Dr. Dan Allender

Topics covered

• aging
• mortality
• Christian hope
• purpose
• wisdom
• retirement
• emotional age

Keywords

• aging
• mortality
• Christianity
• purpose
• wisdom
• retirement
• emotional age

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Psalm 90, Psalm 92

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