A podcast hosted by Midwestern Seminary President Dr. Jason K. Allen.
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For the Church Podcast with Jared C. Wilson. Another resource for the Church from Midwestern Seminary
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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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Weekly Chapel Services at Midwestern Seminary
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Dr. Jason DeRouchie (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a churchman and Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a passionate teacher driven to exalt Jesus from the Old Testament and to help Christians better grasp why the initial three-fourths of the Bible matters for Christians.
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The Center for Biblical Studies Podcast is a podcast of the Center for Biblical Studies at Midwestern Seminary hosted by Quinn Mosier and Dr. Andreas Köstenberger.
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Many of the struggles of pastoral ministry go unseen. Along with the joys of serving our churches come the challenges of conflict, fear, and criticism. In the midst of these, pastors care for souls, preach the Word, and attempt to live healthy lives with our families and friends.On The Art of Pastoring, join Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin as they reflect on their decades of experience in ministry, engaging in frank and vulnerable conversation on lessons learned and pathways discovered as the ...
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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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On 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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In honor of Father’s Day coming up, the guys are bringing their short lists of the best dads in the Bible. We’ve got some curve balls for you on this one!By Jared C. Wilson
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Why Is Pride Month Subdued This Year? (With David Closson)
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Dr. 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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Best of Preaching and Preachers, Episode 287: Developing a Homiletical Outline
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This episode was originally published on 10/15/23. Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me back in the studio as co-host as we discuss one of my books, Letters to My Students, Vol. 1. Jared serves here at Midwestern Seminary as Assistant Professor of Preaching and Evangelism and is directing the FTC Cohorts here on campus.…
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Should Believers Withdraw or Engage? (with Jeremy Vuolo)
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Dr. 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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Dr. 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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A new installment in the Grab Bag feature, where Jared and Ross each bring two surprise questions for the other to answer.By Jared C. Wilson
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Evaluating Family-Integrated Ideas (with Grant Castleberry)
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Dr. 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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Best of Preaching and Preachers, Episode 272: Typology, Allegory, and Preaching (Part 2)
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This episode was originally published on 3/27/23. Today, Dr. Jared Bumpers welcomes Dr. Mitchell Chase to the podcast. Mitchell is an Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He has written several books in the areas of biblical studies, hermeneutics, and discipleship. And he also has s…
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Patriarchy vs. Complementarity (with Grant Castleberry)
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Senior 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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Dr. 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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We all swim in a sea of negativity every day, but how should Christians process and respond to specific criticism that comes their way? Whether pastors receiving criticism from their congregations or everyday believers receiving critical words from others, what’s the biblical response to hearing criticism?…
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Are Christian Nationalists Right About the Constitution?
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Dr. 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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Best of Preaching and Preachers, Episode 270: Typology, Allegory, and Preaching (Part 1)
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This episode was originally published on 3/6/23. Today, Dr. Jared Bumpers welcomes Dr. Mitchell Chase to the podcast. Mitchell is an Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He has written several books in the areas of biblical studies, hermeneutics, and discipleship. And he also has se…
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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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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the balance between structure and freedom in the Christian life and how legalism can be avoided. He emphasizes that while God provides structure, He also gives genuine freedom through Jesus. Strachan explores various areas where Christians have freedom to make decisions, such as parenting, family worship, and church prac…
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Let’s check the mailbag! In the latest installment of the FTC Podcast’s most popular feature, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss your submitted question and topics, including: positives and negatives of VBS, avoiding pragmatism, church mergers, disagreeing with a senior pastor’s ministry philosophy, can pastors have close friends in the church?…
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Dr. Owen Strachan defines legalism and identifies four major forms of legalism: salvific legalism, sanctificatory legalism, ecclesial legalism, and public legalism. He emphasizes the importance of the authority of Scripture and warns against adding to what the Bible teaches. Strachan highlights the need for wisdom in navigating the gray areas of th…
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Best of Preaching and Preachers, Episode 273: Preparing Your Congregation For Their Next Pastor
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This episode was originally published on 4/01/23. Today, Dr. Mark Dever joins me in the studio. Mark has served as the Senior Pastor of Capital Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., since 1994. He is also the President of 9Marks ministries and has authored numerous books and articles.By Jason K. Allen
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Dr. Owen Strachan explores the theme of the love of God as a central theme in the Bible and in the lives of believers. The host emphasizes the importance of not pitting the attributes of God against each other, but rather understanding that all of God's attributes are equally present in Him. He addresses the fear that some evangelicals have of talk…
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In this conversation, Dr. Owen Strachan explores the fundamental theme of the Bible: the love of God. While the holiness of God is important, the Owen argues that the Bible is ultimately about God's love for His people. Owen stresses that the love of God is demonstrated through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the offer of salvation to all who bel…
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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the place of humor in preaching. Should it ever be used? If so, how? What are some things to do and *not* do?By Jared C. Wilson
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Dr. Owen Strachan 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 and cherishing one's wife. He also highlights t…
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Best of Preaching and Preachers, Episode 281: The Life and Ministry of John MacArthur
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This episode was originally published on 9/4/23. Today, I want to welcome Dr. Austin Duncan to the podcast. Austin serves as the Director of The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching. He also serves as Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program and the pastoral ministries department Chair at The Master’s Seminary in California. He is a contribu…
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Is Outbreeding Islam the Great Commission?
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Dr. Owen Strachan weighs in on the discussion surrounding whether or not Christians should try to "outbreed" other ideologies such as Islam or wokeness. Owen emphasizes that while children are a blessing from God, we should put our hope in the risen Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dr. Owen Strachan weighs in on the debate concerning babies making noise during church service. How much noise is too much noise? Are some Christians overreacting and is there a way to find balance between silence and a cacophony of crying? Dr. Strachan answers these questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In an episode in anticipation of Mother’s Day, Jared and Ross talk about their favorite biblical moms.By Jared C. Wilson
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Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Jeremy Vuolo, a Shepherd at Grace Community Church, and they discuss their approach to using their platform for ministry and preaching the gospel. They emphasize the importance of being faithful to their calling and reaching out to those who may not have access to the truth. They caution against adding man-made rules …
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Today, I want to welcome Dr. Jim Hamilton to the podcast. Dr. Hamilton serves as Professor of Biblical Theology at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Also, He serves as Senior Pastor of Kenwood Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He has authored several books including, Typology, God's Glory in Salvation through Judgement, and What is B…
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Defending Israel Against Wokeness (with Ryan Helfenbein)
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Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Ryan Helfenbein, the VP for Communications at Liberty University and the Founding Executive Director of the Standing for Freedom Center, to discuss the anti-Israel protests that have swept over college campuses. What's behind these protests? Can Israel be criticized without being antisemitic? How does wokeness factor …
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Jinger Duggar Vuolo on Biblical Womanhood
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Dr. Strachan and Jinger Duggar Vuolo discuss the effects of legalism and the importance of finding freedom in Christian womanhood. They talk about the negative impact of legalistic teachings on individuals, particularly women, and how it can lead to fear, oppression, and a distorted view of God. They emphasize the need for individuals to reevaluate…
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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the books that changed their minds about things big and little.By Jared C. Wilson
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Jinger Duggar Vuolo on Legalism and Grace
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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 pressu…
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Preaching and Preachers, Episode 104: The Preacher and Sermon Introductions
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*This episode was originally published on 9/24/2018. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Ben Awbrey joins me in a discussion on the preacher and sermon introductions. Dr. Awbrey is Senior Professor of preaching at Midwestern Seminary. He has been teaching expository preaching since 1996 and he has written two books on preaching: How Effective…
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Competing with Kobe, Walking with Jesus (with Mike Penberthy)
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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…
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