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

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Scriptures Referenced:

Psalm 90:12 (all versions)
Psalm 92:14 (all versions)
Genesis 16 (ESV)
Hebrews 4:11 (all versions)

Mentioned in This Episode:

Dylan Thomas's Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night
Good Faith podcast episode 211: Nancy French's Joyful Grandparenting Lessons & Living Like Tomorrow Isn't Guaranteed
Schindler's List scene: "I didn't do enough"