Culture & Christianity: The Allen Jackson Podcast

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.

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.

What if the Church’s silence created the very culture Christians are now afraid of? In this powerful conversation, Allen Jackson and Pastor Rob McCoy tackle the growing confusion surrounding truth, politics, Israel, and the next generation of believers. They discuss why so many young Christians are being discipled by the internet instead of the Church, how fear and passivity weakened Christian influence in culture, and why courageous faith is needed now more than ever. If you’ve been wondering how Christians should respond in a culture filled with deception, this conversation is for you.

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.

What if one prayer could change the course of an entire family for generations? In this reflective episode, Pastor Allen Jackson shares the extraordinary story of his mother’s cancer diagnosis, the miracle that followed, and how one encounter with God transformed his family forever. From cultural Christianity to a living faith, Pastor Allen reflects on the power of generational faith, the importance of prayer, and why the truth of the gospel must be intentionally passed on. This conversation is a reminder that God still heals, still restores, and still changes lives today.