Grace and Truth exists to equip listeners to engage their world in faith, hope, and love. This program engages theology, culture, politics, and the arts from a distinctly biblical perspective, ultimately offering hearers the gospel of Jesus Christ. Grace and Truth is aimed at worldview formation, revelational confidence, and an unleashed church that shows the grace and truth of our Savior and Lord (John 1:17)
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How to Raise Masculine Sons and Feminine Daughters, Part 2: Application
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46:46Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the importance of raising boys and girls according to biblical principles, emphasizing the distinct roles of men and women as complementary yet unique. He explores the significance of grounding parenting in scripture, the essence of biblical manhood and womanhood, and the necessity of instilling a sense of trust in marri…
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How to Raise Masculine Sons and Feminine Daughters, Part 1: Foundations
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56:31In the episode, Owen begins a new series on raising masculine sons and feminine daughters. He focuses on the Christian perspective of gender roles amidst a modern cultural landscape that challenges traditional views on gender. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan
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Putting Men Back Together: A Conversation with Jim Ramos
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36:53Author Jim Ramos joins Dr. Owen Strachan discuss the importance of helping men grow in godliness and the challenges they face in admitting their need for help. Jim also addresses the cultural narratives that portray men as oppressors and the importance of bringing truth and compassion in addressing these issues. He highlights the role of men as pro…
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Churchill the Psychopath: Tucker Carlson's Interview with Darryl Cooper
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36:04Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the recent claim made by Darryl Cooper on Tucker Carlson's podcast that Winston Churchill was a psychopath and the chief villain of World War II. Strachan challenges this revisionist and deconstructionist take on Churchill, arguing that it is driven by critical theory. He emphasizes the importance of seeking truth and un…
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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the importance of free speech and how it is under fire today. Christians need to understand the opposing visions of free speech in America today and support free speech, even speech they disagree with. The gospel has gone out powerfully where speech is free, and Christians should strive to preserve and protect free speec…
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The "Moscow Mood" Isn't Careful: On Doug Wilson and NSA
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43:36Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the controversy surrounding an ad for New St. Andrew's College in Moscow, Idaho that promotes the usage of the middle finger. He emphasizes the need for Christians to be distinct from the world and to adhere to biblical teachings on wholesome speech. He calls for carefulness and courage in the Christian life, rejecting t…
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Moscow Gives the Finger to Holiness: A Biblical Response
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43:47Dr. Owen Strachan discusses a controversial video released by New St. Andrew's College in Moscow, Idaho. He addresses the use of unwholesome speech and graphic language in the video and emphasizes the importance of holiness and biblical boundaries in communication. Owen also explores the need for a joyful countercultural spirit and the dangers of g…
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How Christians Can Start Evangelizing (with EZ Zwayne)
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33:02Evangelism is a key priority for Christians, but many struggle to actually engage in it. Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by the President of Living Waters, E.Z. Zwayne, and they discuss the importance of reframing evangelism as an act of worship and gratitude. They emphasize the need to center evangelism on God and His love for sinners. They also highl…
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How Men Can Overcome Porn (with EZ Zwayne)
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34:23President of Living Waters, E.Z. Zwayne, joins Dr. Owen Strachan discuss the importance of biblical manhood and the need for men to fight for righteousness and purity. They highlight the challenges men face in today's society and the lack of clarity on what it means to be a man. E.Z. Zwayne shares insights from his book, 'Fight Like a Man,' which p…
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Vanessa Sivadge Courageously Blows the Whistle at Texas Children’s Hospital
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34:10Vanessa Sivadge, a Christian nurse, joins Dr. Owen Strachan and shares her story of being fired from Texas Children's Hospital for opposing wrongful procedures done to minors. She exposed the hospital's use of Medicaid to cover cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers for children, which violated Texas Medicaid policy. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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An Abortion Truck at the DNC: A Biblical Response
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43:26The Democratic National Convention has revealed the radical leftist agenda of the Democratic Party, particularly in regards to issues like abortion. Dr. Owen Strachan believes that as Christians, we need to take stock of where things are and engage in political matters to promote what is good and restrain what is evil. We should not be swayed by th…
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The Forgotten Reformer: Thomas Bilney, Catalyst of the English Reformation
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43:09Thomas Bilney, a forgotten reformer of the English Reformation, played a crucial role in igniting the spark of the Reformation in England. Despite not leaving behind a body of writing, Bilney's influence was significant. In this episode of Grace and Truth, Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the influence of Bilney and his powerful testimony of faith. See …
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"Excruciatingly Imbecilic": Defending Megan Basham from Kevin Williamson's Broadside
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33:57Megan Basham's book Shepherds for Sale has received a controversial review from Kevin Williamson. The review, titled 'Bearing False Witness,' has been criticized for its ad hominem attacks. Dr. Owen Strachan lays out why he believes that Williamson's review is beneath human decency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In his three-part series on the restoration of Peter from John 21:15-19,Dr. Owen Strachan emphasizes that we are all like Peter, in need of restoration and forgiveness. He highlights that the purpose of studying biblical characters' sins is to understand our own sin and overcome it with the power of God. Strachan offers five reflections on the rest…
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I Am Peter: How God Restores Christians (part 2)
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39:56Dr. Owen Strachan explores the restoration of Peter in John 21:15-19. He emphasizes that God has amazing grace and mercy for Christians every day of their Christian life. Strachan provides five observations on how God restores sinners, focusing on Jesus going to Peter, engaging him in a dialogue, redirecting his attention to love, giving him marchi…
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The Ups and Down of Peter the Apostle (part 1)
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41:08Dr. Owen Strachan explores the up and down Christian and apostolic experience of Peter, focusing on his restoration by Jesus. Owen emphasizes the importance of being honest about our sin and the need for a healthy approach to sin. He highlights the various highs and lows in Peter's life, including his denial of Jesus, his confession of Jesus as the…
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From the Archives: #Tradwives and Sourdough Loaves
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34:03From the Archives: Dr. Owen Strachan is with his family taking a little time off, but he'll return soon! In the meantime, we at Grace and Truth wanted to re-share and episode that we hope will bless you. Here, Owen discusses the debate over sourdough and tradwife culture in evangelical circles. He explores the mirror phenomenon of red-pilled manhoo…
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From the Archives: The Epidemic of Quarrelsomeness
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41:15From the Archives: Dr. Owen Strachan is with his family taking a little time off, but he'll return soon! In the meantime, we at Grace and Truth wanted to re-share and episode that we hope will bless you. Here, Owen discusses the issue of quarrelsomeness among Christians and talks about how quarrelsomeness has become an epidemic in today's society, …
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From the Archives: Overcoming Your Temper with Dale Thackrah
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39:25From the Archives: Dr. Owen Strachan is with his family taking a little time off, but he'll return soon! In the meantime, we at Grace and Truth wanted to re-share and episode that we hope will bless you. Here, Owen is joined by Dale Thackrah, the Executive Pastor at Redeemer Bible Church, discuss the issue of angry men and how to help them. They ex…
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From the Archives: Cancelling Repentance and Cancel Culture
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43:51From the Archives: Dr. Owen Strachan is with his family taking a little time off, but he'll return soon! In the meantime, we at Grace and Truth wanted to re-share and episode that we hope will bless you. Here, Owen is joined by Jon Benzinger, the Lead Pastor of Redeemer Bible Church in Arizona and they discuss how the call to repentance is disappea…
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From the Archives: Godly Men Don't Dominate Women
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42:27From the Archives: Dr. Owen Strachan is with his family taking a little time off, but he'll return soon! In the meantime, we at Grace and Truth wanted to re-share and episode that we hope will bless you. Here, Owen critiques the idea that men should dominate their wives and children. He argues that this concept is not biblical and is influenced by …
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From the Archives: He SAVES Us: A Response to "He Gets Us"
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41:09Dr. Owen Strachan may be out this week, but we wanted to highlight an older episode that we hope will bless you. In this conversation, Owen addresses the Superbowl ad from the "He Gets Us" campaign has many people talking, but wants to zero in on what he believes is missing from the conversation: the fact that while Jesus does "get us", He Saves Us…
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Christian Nationalism and the 30 Years’ War
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35:22Dr. Owen Strachan explores the topic of Christian nationalism and its historical context, focusing on the 30 Years War in Europe from 1618 to 1648. It highlights the dangers of merging church and state and the negative consequences that can arise from such alliances. The conversation emphasizes the importance of religious liberty and the American e…
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Why We Must Protect Girls from Confused Men
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31:46In this conversation, Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the recent vote by House Republicans to repeal the Biden administration's efforts to insert sexual orientation and gender identity into civil rights legislation. He emphasizes the importance of Christians giving thanks for this public stand and speaking the truth in love. Owen also highlights the ro…
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Honoring Corey Comperatore, a Fallen Hero
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34:06On today's Grace and Truth, Dr. Owen Strachan honors Corey Comparatore, a former fire chief, who sacrificed his life to shield his wife and daughter from an assassin's bullets at a Trump rally. This act of heroism reminds us of the greater love displayed by Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to save sinners. It also serves as a call for men to emb…
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Stop Letting Yourself Be Condemned (part 2)
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34:53In the second part of his two-part series, Dr. Owen Strachan explores the different aspects of the no condemnation life that every Christian leads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan
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Stop Letting Yourself Be Condemned (part 1)
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34:57Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the concept of no condemnation for Christians. He focuses on two main themes: no condemnation from the law and no condemnation from the devil. Strachan emphasizes that Christians are not saved by works of the law, but through the finished work of Jesus Christ. He also highlights the ongoing ministry of condemnation by th…
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Making Sense of the Attack on Trump: A Biblical Perspective
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36:13On July 13th, 2024, there was an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. While Trump was not killed, the event was a tragic display of evil and a reminder of the poisoned state of public discourse in America. In response to these events, Dr. Owen Strachan offers four reflections from a b…
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Sanctification Is Totally Dependent on God
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35:01Dr. Owen Strachan challenges the misconception that sanctification is solely the responsibility of the believer. He emphasizes that sanctification is a work of God's grace and that it is dependent on Him. Owen highlights seven truths about biblical sanctification, including the fact that it is not a burdening doctrine and that it is not legalism. H…
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Are Christians Called to Preserve Their Ethnicity?
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41:35Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the role of ethnicity and identity in Christianity. He addresses the debate over preserving or demolishing cultural backgrounds, particularly in relation to white Anglo-Saxon Protestant (WASP) culture. Strachan presents 10 truths about ethnicity and identity, emphasizing that God providentially gave us our ethnicity and …
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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 touc…
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From the Archives: Jinger Duggar Vuolo on Legalism and Grace
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34:50Dr. 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 Goth…
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From the Archives: Alistair Begg A Loving Response (with Grant R. Castleberry)
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44:44Dr. 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 transgend…
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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 a…
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Kinism, Antisemitism, and the "Woke Right" (with Neil Shenvi)
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39:03Dr. 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 neighbo…
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Why the "Woke Right" Needs the Gospel (with Neil Shenvi)
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36:37Dr. 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 think…
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What Is the "Woke Right"? (with Neil Shenvi)
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38:17Dr. 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 …
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Healing After the Sexual Revolution (with Cynthia Garrett)
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35:52Dr. 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…
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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 bi…
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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. See omnystud…
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Dr. Owen Strachan explores the concept of servant leadership in the context of the church and the home, distinguishing between bad and good forms of servant leadership. He delves into the nature of leadership, authority, and love, drawing insights from biblical passages and addressing the challenges and misconceptions surrounding these concepts. Se…
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A Wise Woman, a Humble Man: On David and Abigail
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37:02On this episode of Grace and Truth, Dr. Owen Strachan delves into the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel 25, exploring themes of biblical complementarity, wisdom, humility, and divine judgment. It highlights the interactions between David, Nabal, and Abigail, offering insights into the qualities of godly manhood and womanhood. The narrative serves as a…
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Why Is Pride Month Subdued This Year? (With David Closson)
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33:13Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council, and they delve into the changing landscape of Pride Month and the cultural engagement of Christians and conservatives. They discuss the trend of major corporations scaling back their participation in Pride Month, the implicati…
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Should Believers Withdraw or Engage? (with Jeremy Vuolo)
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42:48Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Jeremy Vuolo, a Shepherd at Grace Community Church, explores the topic of cultural engagement and the balance between enjoying life and addressing the brokenness of the world. Owen and Jeremy delve into the idea of Christian maturity and discernment in engaging with various aspects of the world. The discussion also to…
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Do the Little Things, Christian (with Jeremy Vuolo)
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35:54Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Jeremy Vuolo, a Shepherd at Grace Community Church and they explore the importance of focusing on the basics of the Christian life, the impact of social media on anxiety, the pressure to make a significant impact, the role of suffering in the Christian faith, and the significance of ordinary, faithful living. Owen and…
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Evaluating Family-Integrated Ideas (with Grant Castleberry)
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36:54Dr. Owen Strachan and Senior Pastor of Capital Community Church, Grant Castleberry, discuss subjects such as family worship, head coverings, feminism, beta manhood, and the pressure to conform to certain standards within the Christian community. They emphasize the importance of biblical balance, humility, and grace in navigating these issues. The c…
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Patriarchy vs. Complementarity (with Grant Castleberry)
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38:48Senior Pastor of Capital Community Church in Raleigh, N.C., Grant Castleberry joins Dr. Owen Strachan and they discuss the patriarchy, complementarity, and biblical manhood and womanhood. They address the controversies and challenges surrounding these issues, including the rise of soft complementarity and the dangers of extreme patriarchy. They emp…
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Why "Caveman" Fathers Protect Their Daughters
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36:46Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the importance of men being protectors in today's society. He addresses the common critique of masculinity and the concept of toxic masculinity, highlighting a clip from Chris Cuomo where he argues against the instinct to protect women and children, labeling it as caveman-like. Owen emphasizes that it is a good and godly…
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Are Christian Nationalists Right About the Constitution?
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40:29Dr. Owen Strachan addresses the idea that the Constitution of America is a dead letter. He argues against the perspective that the Constitution no longer governs anyone and that conservatives and Christians should stop acting as if it still matters. Strachan emphasizes the importance of continuing to teach American civics and to uphold the democrat…
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Dr. Owen Strachan dives into how the sovereignty of God is a tremendously comforting reality for Christians. It is a truth that competes with what unbelievers live by and vastly outweighs any principle or belief they seek to live by. The sovereignty of God is not a passive or wishy-washy truth, but a powerful and active reality. It is a pillow of t…
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