Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Jinger Duggar Vuolo on Legalism and Grace Apr 30, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Jinger Duggar Vuolo about 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.

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Competing with Kobe, Walking with Jesus (with Mike Penberthy) Apr 25, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Mike Penberthy, a former NBA player and current scout for the Denver Nuggets. They discuss various topics including basketball, faith, and the pursuit of excellence. Mike shares his journey from playing basketball as a child to making it to the NBA. They also talk about the importance of balancing basketball and faith, and how to avoid idolizing the game. They touch on the mentality of players like Kobe Bryant and the intensity and focus required to succeed at the highest level.

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Overcoming Fear-Based Religion Apr 24, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan talks about how fear-based religion operates on the premise of control. However, the gospel of Jesus Christ frees believers from fear-based systems. The fear of God is necessary for knowledge and wisdom, but it is not a terror of God's wrath. Christian fear is rooted in awe and reverence, not in slave-like terror.

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Overcoming Your Temper (with Dale Thackrah) Apr 23, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan and Dale Thackrah, Executive Pastor at Redeemer Bible Church in Arizona, discuss the issue of angry men and how to help them. They explore the factors that contribute to anger in men, such as fatherlessness, broken homes, and unmet desires. They emphasize the importance of understanding the gospel and finding freedom in Christ as a way to address anger issues. They also caution against the dangers of Christian nationalism and the pursuit of political power as a means to bring about change. Instead, they advocate for a focus on personal transformation and living out the gospel in love and forgiveness.

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Rebuilding Men with the Gospel (with Dale Thackrah) Apr 18, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan and Dale Thackrah, Executive Pastor at Redeemer Bible Church in Arizona, discuss the importance of men cultivating a good marriage and family life. They highlight the confusion and different voices that men often face in today's culture, leading to a lack of understanding of their role in the family. They emphasize the need for men to prioritize their families over worldly success and to pursue sacrificial leadership. The conversation also touches on the importance of emotional stability, humility, and following Christ as a model for leadership.

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Vote for the Best Possible Candidate Apr 17, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses how Christians should approach politics and voting. He emphasizes the privilege of political participation and the need for Christians to use their agency to choose the best possible candidate or policy. Strachan also highlights the gray areas and complexities of politics, urging Christians to seek wisdom from the Holy Spirit. He reminds listeners to remember their eschatology and the ultimate hope they have in Jesus, rather than falling into fear-based paradigms or naive idealism.

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Donald Trump and Charles Spurgeon Apr 16, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the saying 'of two evils choose neither' attributed to Charles Spurgeon. He clarifies that Spurgeon did not mean to opt out of politics or difficult choices. Instead, Spurgeon cautioned against falling into unsound doctrine and having an unloving spirit. Strachan emphasizes that Spurgeon called for political engagement and expressed his opinions on consequential political matters. He also highlights Spurgeon's involvement in social causes, such as church planting, founding orphanages, and addressing social ills. Strachan encourages Christians to be salt and light in the political realm and to follow Spurgeon's example of putting faith into action.

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Films That Fire Men Up (with Joel Berry of the Babylon Bee) Apr 11, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan and Joel Berry of the Babylon Bee come back together for another edition of the "Grace and Truth Movie Club!" They discuss various movies and their impact on Christians. They start by appreciating the storytelling and visuals of Dune Part II. Both Owen and Joel highlight the themes of leadership, courage, and the value of human life portrayed in these films. The conversation emphasizes the need for clear, decisive, and courageous men in today's society.

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Is Russell Moore Right About Richard Dawkins? Apr 10, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan reacts to an article by Russell Moore on Richard Dawkins, the famous atheist, who recently referred to himself as a cultural Christian. While Dawkins does not believe in the Christian faith, he recognizes the value of Christianity in terms of its civilizational and aesthetic effects. Russell Moore seems to think that this is a bad thing, but Owen thinks that while there may be dangers to a sort of "cultural Christianity", it's a sign of something more significant happening.

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The Cost of Courage (with Riley Gaines) Apr 09, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by American swimmer and director of the Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership Institute, Riley Gaines, and they discusses her stand against transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Riley shares her experience of competing against a transgender woman and the violation of privacy and fairness that occurred. Gaines highlights the failures of feminism and the lack of strong male leadership in society.

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