Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Being Pro-Life Is Not Up for Negotiation Jul 09, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the issue of abortion and the Republican Party's stance on it. It explores the potential changes to the party platform and the importance of Christians having a clear pro-life position. The host emphasizes the need for Christians to be engaged in the conversation and to speak up for the unborn. The conversation also touches on the cost of being pro-life and the rewards of honoring God. The host concludes by urging listeners to speak for the unborn, as they cannot speak for themselves.

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From the Archives: Jinger Duggar Vuolo on Legalism and Grace Jul 04, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan has the day off, but we here at Grace and Truth do not want to leave you without edifying content on this Fourth of July! In this popular episode, Owen is joined by Jinger Duggar Vuolo discuss her background in the Gothardist system and her journey to disentangle her faith from fear. They discuss the harmful teachings of Bill Gothard, the founder of the system, and how it promoted legalism, fear, and control. Jinger shares her experience of growing up in the public eye and the pressure to conform to the strict rules and expectations. She also talks about her journey to true Christian faith and the freedom she found in Christ. The conversation highlights the importance of relying on God's grace and the sufficiency of Scripture.

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From the Archives: Alistair Begg A Loving Response (with Grant R. Castleberry) Jul 03, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan has the day off today, but we here at Grace and Truth don't want to leave you without any edifying content! In this popular episode, Owen is joined by Grant Castleberry,senior pastor of Capital Community Church in Raleigh, N.C., and they respond to a piece written by Alistair Begg regarding whether Christians can attend transgender weddings. They argue that attending a transgender wedding would be participating in a work of darkness and giving approval to sin. They highlight the need for Christians to show love and compassion to sinners, but not at the expense of compromising biblical truth and holiness.

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Loving America in the Age of Nation-Hate Jul 02, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the question of whether it is okay to love America and your country. He argues that it is not a bad thing to love your country and seek the good of the city where God has placed you. He emphasizes the importance of honesty about America's past and recognizing its failings, such as slavery and Jim Crow laws. However, he also highlights the need to seek the good of America and enjoy the blessings of liberty. Strachan encourages Christians to be salt and light in their communities and to be thankful for the country God has given them.

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Kinism, Antisemitism, and the "Woke Right" (with Neil Shenvi) Jun 27, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan is once again joined by Neil Shenvi of Shenvi Apologetics, and they discuss the problematic ideas emerging from the 'woke right' movement. They address the argument that churches should prioritize their own ethnicity and local context over foreign missions, highlighting the importance of the Great Commission and loving our neighbors. They also critique the scapegoating of Jews by some in the woke right, emphasizing the biblical call to love and evangelize all people. The conversation warns against falling into the trap of victimhood and ethnocentrism, and instead encourages a gospel-centered perspective that transcends ethnic boundaries.

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Why the "Woke Right" Needs the Gospel (with Neil Shenvi) Jun 26, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan and Neil Shenvi of Shenvi Apologetics, discuss the embrace of critical theory in Christian Nationalism. They highlight the problem of using critical theory to understand the world and its impact on the church. They also explore the dangers of adopting overarching narratives without nuance and the need for careful and logical thinking.

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What Is the "Woke Right"? (with Neil Shenvi) Jun 25, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Neil Shenvi of Shenvi Apologetics, and they talk about the rise of what some are calling the "woke right". They discuss how Neil got interested in critical theory and wokeness, and how he began to understand critical race theory. They also explore the similarities between the woke left and the woke right, including the division of society into oppressors and oppressed, the reliance on hegemonic norms, and the goal of achieving social justice. They emphasize the importance of gospel unity in Christ and the need to reject both left-wing and right-wing wokeness.

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Healing After the Sexual Revolution (with Cynthia Garrett) Jun 20, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Cynthia Garrett, author of 'The Naked Truth: Reclaiming Sexual Freedom in a Culture of Lies,' and she discusses her journey from a successful career in the entertainment industry to finding faith in Christ. She shares her personal experiences with sexual abuse, the confusion surrounding sex and sexuality, and the need for Christians to reclaim sexual purity. Garrett emphasizes the importance of understanding the sacredness of sex and the power of having a pure relationship with the Lord.

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Christians Shouldn't Abandon the World Jun 19, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan announces his new role as the Senior Director of the Dobson Culture Center at the James Dobson Family Institute. He emphasizes the importance of Christians being salt and light in a fallen world, rather than withdrawing from it. The Dobson Culture Center aims to assist Christians in living based on a biblical worldview, provide biblical insights into marriage and parenting, engage cultural issues, help believers understand and oppose ungodly systems, equip parents to disciple their children, help Christians engage culture without becoming entangled by it, and proclaim the joy of the transforming gospel to fellow sinners.

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Brave Doctors: No More Puberty-Blockers Jun 18, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan addresses the news of the American College of Pediatricians issuing a bold declaration calling for an immediate stop to the use of puberty blockers and the embrace of gender ideology that harms children. Owen highlights the need for compassion and grace in addressing the distress experienced by children and teenagers.

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