Dr. 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 marriage. Strachan also highlights the importance of understanding one's body as a gift from God and the goodness of distinctiveness in gender roles, encou...
Sep 26, 2024•47 min
In 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.
Sep 17, 2024•57 min
Author 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 protectors and the need to reclaim a healthy understanding of masculinity. They also highlight the importance of hard work and discipline in shaping boys...
Sep 10, 2024•37 min
Dr. 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 understanding historical narratives grounded in facts. Owen defends Churchill as the defender of the West and highlights his role in rallying the Britis...
Sep 09, 2024•36 min
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 speech in order to continue proclaiming the gospel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 04, 2024•36 min
Dr. 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 the idea that desperate times call for only courageous men and emphasizing the need for men who are both courageous and careful. See omnystudio.com/lis...
Sep 03, 2024•44 min
Dr. 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 getting caught up in foolish controversies. He calls for repentance and a focus on the gospel as the means of forgiveness and transformation. See omnys...
Sep 02, 2024•44 min
Evangelism 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 highlight the importance of compassion and genuine care for the people we are evangelizing. Owen and EZ conclude with practical advice for churches to star...
Aug 29, 2024•33 min
President 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 provides a battle plan for personal purity. He emphasizes the value of aligning with God's values, repentance, and the power of the gospel in overcomin...
Aug 28, 2024•34 min
Vanessa 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 for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2024•34 min
The 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 the lies fed to us by the left, such as the idea that we can be pro-life in an all-of-life way or that the government will make everything right. We mus...
Aug 23, 2024•43 min
Thomas 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 22, 2024•43 min
Megan 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.
Aug 21, 2024•34 min
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 restoration of Peter and how it shapes our ongoing discipleship with Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the need for a gracious approach to addressing sin, the i...
Aug 15, 2024•38 min
Dr. 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 marching orders, and foretelling his fate. He encourages listeners to understand that Christianity is not about legalistic rituals but a glad following of J...
Aug 14, 2024•40 min
Dr. 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 Messiah, his misunderstanding of the cross, and his preaching of the gospel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 13, 2024•41 min
From 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 manhood and tradwife culture, which are reactions to beta manhood and feminism, respectively. Strachan emphasizes the need for a deep recovery of biblical w...
Aug 08, 2024•34 min
From 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, fueled by platforms that reward controversy and conflict. Owen takes the time to emphasize the importance of kindness and gentleness in the Christian ...
Aug 07, 2024•41 min
From 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 explore the factors that contribute to anger in men, such as fatherlessness, broken homes, and unmet desires. They emphasize the importance of understan...
Aug 06, 2024•39 min
From 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 disappearing from many pulpits and how that impacts every Christian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 01, 2024•44 min
From 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 secular movements like red pill manhood. Strachan emphasizes that biblical manhood is characterized by Christ-like leadership, which involves serving ...
Jul 31, 2024•42 min
Dr. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2024•41 min
Dr. 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 experiment as a response to the religious conflicts of the past. It concludes by affirming that Jesus' kingdom is not of this world and that the advanc...
Jul 25, 2024•35 min
In 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 role of adults in protecting children and the need to continue fighting for what is right. He reminds listeners that while politics is important, it is ...
Jul 24, 2024•32 min
On 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 embrace self-sacrificial love and biblical leadership. We need to train young men to be Christ-like in their actions and to understand that true leadersh...
Jul 23, 2024•34 min
In 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.
Jul 18, 2024•35 min
Dr. 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 the devil and encourages listeners to look to the cross for assurance of God's love and forgiveness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Jul 17, 2024•35 min
On 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 biblical worldview. He emphasizes the need for Christians to be galvanized by the evil they witness, to recognize the spiritual battle at hand, and to ...
Jul 16, 2024•36 min
Dr. 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. He also emphasizes that sanctification is the fruit of the Spirit and that it involves both God's work and our active participation. See omnystudio.com...
Jul 11, 2024•35 min
Dr. 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 that there is no such thing as race. He highlights the unity of the human race and the importance of appreciating our background, heritage, and cultur...
Jul 10, 2024•42 min
