I had the awesome privilege of interviewing Priscilla Shirer! What a blessing it was to hear her story and testimony of growing up as the daughter of Dr. Tony Evans, discovering her call to ministry and how she's dealt with significant challenges such as loss and grief in her life. Priscilla has an international ministry called Going Beyond that focuses on equipping and empowering women for m...
Did Jesus go to hell between his death and his resurrection? Many questions have been asked about what Jesus did between his death and his resurrection. Some believe that Jesus went to hell. Where does this idea that Jesus went to hell come from in the scriptures? Well, it turns out there are several interpretations as to what Jesus was up to during this 3-day period. This video will explore ...
Statistics show that many millennials are leaving the church in rapid fashion. Compared to previous generations, there is a mass exodus away from the church, or any organized religion for that matter, among many millennials. Why is this happening? Why are so many millennials disinterested in church? Are their reasons valid? Equally as important, what can the church do to reach millennials who...
I believe that Jesus would be considered a false teacher if He were to live and teach among us today. In this video I provide three reasons why I believe this is true. I've spoken quite a bit in the past on the subject of false teachers and false teachings and I believe there is one more component to the conversation that needs to be said. As we discuss the topic of false teachers, let's exam...
Should Christians get plastic surgery? Is it okay for a Christian to make alterations to their God-given body to enhance their own beauty? What are the different types of plastic surgeries and are they all the same? In this video we will explore the topic of Christians and plastic surgery because it is becoming more and more popular for people to elect to get plastic surgery for a variety of re...
I love watching the Olympics every four years. When they come on I'm normally glued to my television set watching the various events. I believe there are some great lessons we can learn from the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. In this video I want to explore 11 of those lessons and key into three of the people who have made headlines this year in the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. SUBSCRIBE TO THE BEAT!...
Are you about to experience a difficult change in your life? Change is something that we must always face because we are constantly faced with changes. Well, the good news is that the Bible has some great practical wisdom for how to deal with difficult life changes whether they may be relational, familial, financial or something else. This video will provide you with what I believe are 5 esse...
Critical race theory has become one of the most talked about subjects in our society today. Many people have very strong opinions about critical race theory and whether it should be taught in our schools and in our communities and in our churches. It is also one of the most misunderstood subjects as well. If we are not careful we will allow issues and topics like critical race theory to divid...
Who are your favorite preachers? Who are the Bible teachers who have impacted your life the most? Who do you currently and in the past enjoy listening to? In this video I share MY (emphasis on MY) list of my top 5 favorite preachers who have impacted my life and my preaching. I'd love to hear from you. Let us know in the comments if any of the people on my list of favorite preachers are on you...
Is Christianity the “white man’s religion?” Now at first thought you may be wondering, “why would Allen make such a video dealing with this topic?” But you may be surprised at how many people have asked this question over the years AND how many cult groups are trying to persuade many black people into believing this. So, how would you answer this question? This video will not be only explai...
Husband and wife co-pastoring is becoming more popular today in many contemporary churches. But the question remains...Is this Biblical? In this video we will explore whether it is biblical to have a female co-pastoring with her husband. The culture will tell us that co-pastoring is okay. But, what does God's word have to say about it? Link to the blog I mentioned: https://www.kathyescobar.co...
Perhaps you’ve heard that there are multiple views on the end times. There is the pre-millennial view, the amillennial view and the post-millennial view. These are the main views regarding the return of Christ. Proponents of each of these views strongly believe that their view is correct and Biblical. So this video seeks to provide a brief, but detailed overview of the four major views of the...
There is one thing that may indicate whether or not you are saved. Do you want to know what that one thing is? Well, I explain it in detail in this video so I encourage you to listen very closely. We must be careful that we don't gamble with our souls for all eternity. Pay close attention to this to make sure you are not guilty of doing this if you profess to be a Christian. SUBSCRIBE TO THE...
Do know why God tests us? He has some specific purposes for why He does. This morning I had an encounter with someone that really showed me the true purpose behind God's tests. I want to share with you what God reminded me of as to why he tests us and how His tests are a way of refining us. SUBSCRIBE TO THE BEAT! https://youtube.com/thebeatagp REGISTER FOR OUR FREE 60-MINUTE BIBLE STUDY TR...
As we experience life, we naturally accumulate certain questions for God. As we learn more theology we have questions for God. The reality is that we will not understanding everything there is about God on this side of heaven. So, what I did was I put together a fun little video where I act out what my conversation with God would look like when I get to heaven. I'm sure I'll have more questio...
Well known Christian apologist and best-selling author and speaker Josh McDowell has recently stepped down from his ministry because of alleged "racist" comments he made during a recent conference. In this video we will explore whether or not those comments were racist, how people reacted to it and Josh's reaction as well. I'll also share some key lessons that we can learn from this situation...
There are some things that Christian men just need to STOP doing. I'm just going to put it bluntly. Men, if you are guilty of any of these 5, I encourage you to seek God to help you stop. Many of the things that I talk about in this video are characteristics of WORLDLY men and not GODLY men. If we want to be more like Christ, we as men need to align our character after His and ask ourselves, ...
Did you know that Satan is attacking our youth today? Yeah, his agenda is very clear. There are some specific strategies he is using to penetrate the minds and hearts of this next generation. And his goal is to so influence them that they pass it down to their children and Grandchildren. So, if you work with you or have teenagers, I hope this video provides extreme clarity as a relates to wha...
Caleb Kaltenbach was raised by THREE parents who were prominent members and leaders in the LGBT community (yes, you read that right...THREE). Despite all of this, God had a special plan for Caleb and now he is a preacher and consultant to help churches understand how to relate and love those in the LGBT community. GET IN TOUCH WITH CALEB Websites: http://www.messygracegroup.org http://www.cal...
Over the past 10 years or so we have seen several high-profile celebrity pastors of very large churches fall in ministry. They have either been removed, resigned or simply retired. The sad reality is that they all left a trail of wounded victims along the way. While we don't expect our leaders to be perfect, we do expect them to be above reproach. From studying the lives of these three promin...
Hey BEAT family! So, I've made an executive decision to stay off of Instagram...SIGNIFICANTLY. In this video I outline several Biblical principles that influenced me to make this decision. As I state in this video, this is not a strike against Instagram as a platform, this is a personal decision I have made to limit my time on Instagram. So, I'd love to hear from you after you watch this vide...
Can homosexuals truly be delivered from same-sex attraction? Let me put it another way. When God "delivers" a Christian from a sin, does that mean that the temptation towards that sin just goes away? Well, because I've never struggled with same-sex attraction, I wanted you to hear from the perspectives of a couple of people who have. In this video I feature clips from Dr. Christopher Yuan and J...
Joshua Broome used to be one of the top male actors in the adult entertainment industry. He experienced much "success" according to the world's standards. In this touching conversation, Joshua Broome exposes the adult entertainment industry and shares BEHIND THE SCENES information about it that most people don't know. Most importantly, Joshua Broome shares how God delivered him from that demo...
Today I want to share with you a very REAL, but INTIMATE experience in my life with...PROPHECY. Yep, that's right. I want to share with you an experience from my life where I believe God spoke to me through a prophet. Now, I also want to share with you some specific ways in which you can tell if a so-called "prophetic word" is from God or not. So, I hope you not only enjoy my very interesting...
What does "life and death is in the power of the tongue" mean? Well, today we are starting a new series here on the beat entitled, "What Does This Verse Mean?" or WDTVM for short. This is where YOU get to put a verse of scripture in the comments that you find hard to understand and I'll do my best to explain it in a future video. I can't promise I'll get to all of them, but I'll do my best. Th...
Someone recently asked the question, "Brother Allen, should I pray in faith believing and trusting God for what I want Him to do and then end my prayers with, 'if it be your will?'" The question they were really asking here is, "will God see this as a sign of lack of faith if I pray this way?" This is a valid question. Should we just pray in faith or is it okay to say "if it be your will?" We...
You may or may not have heard of the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast. If not, you really should check it out. It chronicles the story of a very successful church in the early 2000s called Mars Hill Church founded and pastored by Mark Driscoll. The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast has been the #1 podcast in the religious space for several months now. I have spent countless hours listening...
Does it feel at times that your prayers are not being answered? Well, there are many aspects to a vibrant prayer life. However, there may be one thing you're still lacking with your prayer life that could result in getting more of your prayers answered. SUBSCRIBE TO THE BEAT! https://youtube.com/thebeatagp LEARN TO STUDY THE BIBLE http://bit.ly/ytbsme1 REGISTER FOR OUR FREE 60-MINUTE BIBLE...
Are you taking communion the right way? I know, I know. This is NOT a subject that most Christians stay up late worrying about. I get it. But, communion is one of the two sacraments that the church has held near and dear for nearly two millennia, along with baptism. So, it's critical that we have a solid understanding of how to partake in communion in a God-honoring way. So, in this video I'm...
Did you know that the Bible presents some beautiful pictures of how we can praise and worship our God? It's true. When we look in the Old Testament, some of the Hebrew words for praise are just translated as "praise" in our English Bible. But, their meanings are very deep and provide beautiful pictures of how we can and should worship God in Spirit and in truth. SUBSCRIBE TO THE BEAT! https://...
It's Isaac's second favorite holiday! We celebrate the first day of school! We started our first year of home school when we started vlogging in 2014. We introduce our kids to all the homeschool stuff for 2021! Welcome to J House - an imperfect family working together towards a love filled home and meaningful connections. We focus on learning, serving, and playing together as a family. We (Jer...
What is the day of Pentecost? And why is that important? Join us as we learn how God equips the Israelites to tell everyone about Jesus, and what that means for us. After you’ve watched the video, use these convo starters to talk about it. Plus, find coloring pages and activity sheets here: https://rb.gy/mbeypo What special powers did the disciples receive from the Holy Spirit and why is that...
