Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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You Can Begin Again Apr 04, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the concept of beginning again in Christianity. He emphasizes that any given day is an opportunity for fresh starts and renewal and encourages listeners to embrace their dependence on God and to seek His grace and mercy in every aspect of their lives.

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Neither Left Nor Right? Christian Conservatism (with Ryan Helfenbein) Apr 03, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan and Ryan Helfenbein, Executive Director of the Standing for Freedom Center, discuss the journey into Christian conservatism and the current state of the movement. They explore the concept of the neither left nor right paradigm and the need for biblical balance in political engagement. They also address the crisis of politics and conservatism today, highlighting the importance of Christian influence and the impact of the Enlightenment. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the significance of religious liberty in politics.

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Gothard's Twisted Teaching: Adopted Children (Part 2) Apr 02, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan and Tom Buck, the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Lindale, Texas, continue their discussion on the dangers of Gothardism, a system of ideas associated with Bill Gothard. They highlight the fear-driven paradigm that can arise from legalistic teachings and emphasizes the importance of viewing adoption through the lens of God's fatherhood. The discussion also addresses the effects of false teaching and the need for compassion towards those who have been broken by it.

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Christ Is King: Engaging Klavan, Fuentes, and Andrew Tate (with Ryan Helfenbein) Mar 28, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan and Ryan Helfenbein, the Executive Director of the Standing for Freedom Center, discuss the controversy surrounding the phrase 'Christ is King' and its association with anti-Semitism. They emphasize the importance of understanding the true meaning of Christ's kingship and how Christians should interact with those who may misuse or misrepresent this concept. They also highlight the significance of supporting the nation-state of Israel and opposing anti-Semitism.

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Gothard’s Twisted Teaching: Musical Worship (Part 1) Mar 27, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan and Pastor Tom Buck the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Lindale, Texas, discuss the dangers of Gothardism, a system of ideas associated with Bill Gothard. They explore Gothard's teachings on music, adoption, and other topics. They highlight the need for a biblical understanding of grace and caution against legalistic approaches to music and instruments. The conversation emphasizes the importance of discernment and the sufficiency of Scripture in evaluating teachings and practices. This conversation delves into the misuse of scripture and the dangers of adopting simplistic answers.

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Can Christians Celebrate Easter? Mar 26, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan explores the debate among Christians about whether to celebrate Easter. He emphasizes the importance of celebrating the resurrection of Christ every day, not just on one specific day of the year. Owen also discusses the freedom Christians have to celebrate Easter and the need to consider the conscience of others.

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Dune 2 and the True Messiah (with Joel Berry) Mar 21, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan and Joel Berry of The Babylon Bee, discuss the movie Dune Part II and the broader topic of movies and storytelling. They explore the power of movies to communicate truth and provide glimpses of the transcendent. Joel shares his approach of watching movies before reading the books they are based on.

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Kate Middleton's Absence and the Quiet Life Mar 20, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the public speculation surrounding Kate Middleton's absence from public life and uses it as an opportunity to reflect on how Christians should respond to such events in the age of social media. He emphasizes the need to remember the magnification of things in social media and the danger of magnifying small things.

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The God Who Sings Over His People Mar 19, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan explores the theme of the love of God as depicted in the book of Zephaniah. He emphasizes that the love of God is a central theme of Scripture and that it should not be separated from other attributes of God. Owen highlights the joy and restoration of Israel as a reflection of God's love for His people.

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Choosing Micro-Faithfulness Over Radicalism Mar 14, 2024

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Dr. Owen Strachan explores Jeremiah 29:4-7 and discusses how Christians can navigate living in a fallen world. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing our limitations and understanding that only God can save the world. Owen highlights the concept of micro faithfulness and encourages listeners to engage in small acts of faithfulness in their daily lives.

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