About Lad Allen

Lad Allen is co-founder of Illustra Media, a motion picture production ministry based in Southern California. He has produced, written, and directed more than 100 films and received several international awards. Illustra documentaries UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF LIFE, THE PRIVILEGED PLANES and DARWIN'S DILEMMA have helped popularize the scientific case for intelligent design. These films have been translated into more than 20 languages and distributed throughout the world. Lad has also headed production on a series of documentaries based upon Lee Strobel's best selling books THE CASE FOR CHRIST, THE CASE FOR FAITH and THE CASE FOR A CREATOR. His other productions have included ORIGIN and THE DESIGN OF LIFE COLLECTION—a documentary trilogy that explores evidence for design and purpose in the animal kingdom. METAMORPHOSIS, FLIGHT and LIVING WATERS are currently in worldwide distribution. Lad was previously director of film production at Campus Crusade for Christ and Moody Institute of Science. He lives in southern California and has enjoyed an extraordinary 47-year marriage to his wife, Joni (the most patient, understanding woman in the universe). They have been blessed with four adult sons.

AN EVERLASTING SIGN

An Everlasting Sign During the past couple of weeks, we’ve been overwhelmed by the many encouraging notes we have received in response to our recent emails. It is always a privilege to share our films with the world—especially during challenging times like these. Today I’m posting a devotional video

FIRST LIFE

First Life In 1982, a friend introduced to me to a book that would have a profound impact on my life. It was titled Evolution: Possible or Impossible? In it, James F. Coppedge presented a series of clear and compelling arguments for intelligent design. Each addressed a timeless question:

SEEK FIRST HIS KINGDOM

Seek First His Kingdom I’ve had a tough time wrapping my head around the events of the past couple of weeks. Confusion has reigned supreme throughout the world and with it, rampant uncertainty and a large dose of apprehension. Who and what should we believe about the coronavirus? Is

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