Culture & Christianity: The Allen Jackson Podcast

God Is Moving—Are We Paying Attention?

Have we become so focused on what's wrong with America that we've forgotten what's right? As visitors from around the world celebrate the freedoms, opportunities, and abundance they find here, Pastor Allen Jackson encourages Christians to see our nation through a different lens. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, he reflects on the blessings we often overlook, the importance of cultivating gratitude, and several recent policy victories that align with a biblical worldview—from securing the border and protecting children to defending religious freedom and the sanctity of life. This episode is a call to thank God for His faithfulness, appreciate the courage of leaders willing to stand for biblical values, and use our own voices to help preserve the freedoms and principles that have made America such a remarkable nation.

Tragedy Didn't Define Our Family—God Did [Featuring George Jackson]

What if your family’s greatest hardships could become part of God’s redemption story? In this special Father’s Day episode of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with his father, Dr. George Jackson, to reflect on the generations of faith, loss, sacrifice, and perseverance that shaped their family. No family story is perfect, but God’s faithfulness is greater than our brokenness. This conversation offers encouragement to honor those who have influenced your life and to trust that God can bring redemption through every generation.

What If God Has Something Better Than Your Dream?

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.

Why the Church Must Reclaim Imagination and Storytelling [Featuring Eric Newman & Candace Lee]

What if the greatest battle facing the next generation is the battle for their imaginations? In this episode of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with storytellers Eric Newman and Candace Lee to discuss their new book, George Goodwin, Dragon Slayer, and why courage, imagination, and identity matter now more than ever. Together, they unpack the cultural defeatism affecting young people, the dangers of “safe spaces” without resilience, and why Christians must raise "dragon slayers" instead of passive spectators. This conversation is a powerful reminder that faith was never meant to shrink back in fear—it was meant to overcome.

The Future of the U.S. Military Is at Stake [Featuring Chad Robichaux]

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.