Best Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Podcasts (2024)

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Rebuilding Men with the Gospel (with Dale Thackrah) 36:18

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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 me…

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Chapel with Jeff Lacine - April 17, 2024 56:19

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Vote for the Best Possible Candidate 35:38

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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 S…

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Episode 259: Why Stories Matter

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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the importance of “story” as it pertains to our testimonies and to preaching and teaching, as well as the biblical and theological significance of the concept of story, before discussing Jared’s new book The Storied Life: Christian Writing as Art and Worship. The Storied …

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Chapel with Jason K. Allen - April 16, 2024 43:18

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Donald Trump and Charles Spurgeon 37:11

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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 a…

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Episode 301: Training Preachers 26:52

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Today, I want to welcome David Helm to the podcast. David is the senior pastor of Christ Church in Chicago, IL. He is the chairman of the board of the Charles Simeon Trust, and a Council member for The Gospel Coalition. He has authored several books, including The Big Picture Story Bible, Expositional Preaching, and A Conversation With Jesus.…

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Films That Fire Men Up (with Joel Berry of the Babylon Bee) 38:19

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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 li…

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Chapel with Paul Chitwood - April 10, 2024 30:43

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Is Russell Moore Right About Richard Dawkins? 36:16

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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…

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Episode 258: When a Church Changes

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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss how mature Christians might learn to consider, process, and adjust when their churches change in a variety of ways, as well as how leaders might initiate change in a way that best positions a church for health and stability.By Jared C. Wilson

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Chapel with Paul Chitwood - April 9, 2024 37:06

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The Cost of Courage (with Riley Gaines) 32:51

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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…

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Episode 300: Meaningful Church Membership 44:39

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Today, I want to welcome Drs. Geoff Chang, Sam Bierig, Patrick Schreiner, and Brett Capranica as we talk about meaningful church membership.By Jason K. Allen

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You Can Begin Again 35:14

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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 257: Grab Bag!

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The latest installment in our new Grab Bag! feature comes with a twist. This grab bag is a movie swap! Jared and Ross assigned movies to one another. Jared has to watch Ross’s “Christian movie” recommendation. Ross has to watch Jared’s “is it a Christian movie?” recommendation. Then they discuss. Will they like their assignments? Will they hate the…

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Neither Left Nor Right? Christian Conservatism (with Ryan Helfenbein) 39:32

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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 c…

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Gothard's Twisted Teaching: Adopted Children (Part 2) 39:02

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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 Go…

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Preaching and Preachers, Episode 103: The Preaching of R.C. Sproul 26:25

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*This episode was originally recorded on 9/17/18. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Burk Parsons joins me in a discussion on the preaching of R. C. Sproul. Burk is senior pastor of Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Fla., a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, chief publishing officer for Ligonier Ministries, and editor of Tabletalk magazine.…

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Chapel with Chris Williams - March 27, 2024 32:58

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Christ Is King: Engaging Klavan, Fuentes, and Andrew Tate (with Ryan Helfenbein) 33:32

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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…

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Gothard’s Twisted Teaching: Musical Worship (Part 1) 54:01

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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 appr…

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Episode 256: What’s the Big Deal About the Resurrection?

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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the ways some churches celebrate Easter that seem to have little to do with the resurrection of Jesus, how to re-embrace the power of the full message of the gospel, and why we sometimes drift into resurrection amnesia.By Jared C. Wilson

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Chapel with General Douglas Carver - March 26, 2024 31:31

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Can Christians Celebrate Easter? 34:53

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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. Purchase Owen's b…

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Relating Moses's Law To Christians (Theology for the Church) 1:28:00

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Dr. DeRouchie recently appeared on the Theology for the Church podcast. The full episode description is below.In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jason DeRouchie (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss a progressive covenantalist perspect…

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Preaching and Preachers, Episode 102: The Preaching of Adrian Rogers 28:20

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*This episode was originally recorded on 10/10/18. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Danny Akin joins me in a discussion on the preaching of Adrian Rogers. Dr. Akin serves as Professor of Preaching and Theology, the Ed Young, Sr. Chair of Expository Preaching, as well as the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake For…

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Introducing the Heart of Pastoring Podcast

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Now available on the Midwestern Seminary podcast platform: The Heart of Pastoring, featuring hosts Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin. Listen in week by week as Jared and Ronnie reflect on the biblical qualifications for ministry with spiritual insights, pastoral reflections, and personal stories. Season 1 is is releasing now wherever you listen to you…

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Dune 2 and the True Messiah (with Joel Berry) 35:01

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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. Purchase Owen's book, "The Warri…

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Chapel with Matthew Millsap - March 20, 2024 48:24

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Kate Middleton's Absence and the Quiet Life 32:57

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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. Purcha…

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Episode 255: Raising Kids Who Love the Church

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Some estimates put the adult church dropout rate for kids raised going to church within evangelicalism at 70%! How do we help our kids love the church? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson have a conversation about influencing our kids to grow up into adults who are committed to the family of God.…

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Chapel with Mark Dance - March 19, 2024 44:46

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The God Who Sings Over His People 30:47

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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. Purchase Owen's book, "The …

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Episode 299: Preaching to the Heart 33:30

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Today, I want to welcome Brad Bigney to the podcast. Pastor Brad serves as pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. He is the author of Gospel Treason, has decades of ministry experience, and is a certified ACBC biblical counselor.By Jason K. Allen

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Choosing Micro-Faithfulness Over Radicalism 30:49

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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 dai…

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Your Secular Job Matters 31:04

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Dr. Owen Strachan introduces the concept of Coram Deo, which means living all of life unto God. He challenges the idea that only full-time vocational ministry is important to God and emphasizes that every minute of our lives matters to Him. Owen then focuses on the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis as an example of faithful labor and how God u…

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Episode 254: Being a Good Listener

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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the art of listening. How can we make sure the people in our lives and churches feel heard? And why is that important? Included are some practical tips for becoming better listeners.By Jared C. Wilson

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Jesus is (Always) Our Advocate 32:39

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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses how God sees believers in moments of sin. He emphasizes the need for a Christ-centered approach to sin and highlights four truths to help handle sin in a healthy and hopeful way. Purchase Owen's book, "The Warrior Savior: A Theology of the Work of Christ": https://a.co/d/b8czefq Purchase Owen's book, "The War on Men: Why…

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Episode 298: The Impact of Pornography 45:09

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This episode was a panel discussion between, Drs. Jason Allen, Denny Burk, Dale Johnson Jr., Alan Branch, and Jared Wilson on the impact of pornography in the Christian church.By Jason K. Allen

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BONUS EPISODE: Sharing the Gospel in a Divided and Distracted World 50:21

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Owen recently moderated a panel at the National Religious Broadcasters convention in Nashville on the topic of “Sharing the Gospel in a Divided and Distracted World”. The panelists included Pastor Allen Jackson from Murfreesboro Tennessee, Pastor Jack Hibbs from Chino Hills, CA, and Pastor JD Greer from Raleigh-Durham, NC. Purchase Owen's book, "Th…

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Remade: Your Identity in Christ (with Paul Tautges) 34:09

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Author and Pastor Paul Tautges joins Dr. Owen Strachan to discuss his book 'Remade: Embracing Your Complete Identity in Christ'. They explore the topics of identity in Christ, freedom in Christ, walking in the Spirit, law-based zeal, acceptance in Christ, grace in suffering, fatherly discipline, overcoming shame, balancing grace and truth, the role…

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Chapel with Don Carson - March 5, 2024 38:33

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Gothard's Legalism: Gospel-Centered Recovery (with Tom Buck) 37:18

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Dr. Owen Strahan is joined by Tom Buck, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Lindale, Texas and they discuss the teachings and influence of Bill Gothard, particularly in the context of parenting and family life. The discussion highlights the core ideas of Gothardism, including legalism, formulaic approaches to sanctification, and the elevation …

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Episode 253: Ronnie Martin on the Pastor’s Inner Life

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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with returning guest Ronnie Martin about the inner life of our pastors.By Jared C. Wilson

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Chapel with Don Carson - March 4, 2024 44:10

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Head Coverings, Weary Women, and Christ 40:27

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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the complexities and expectations of biblical womanhood. He acknowledges the numerous roles and responsibilities placed on women in today's society and the resulting stress and exhaustion. Purchase Owen's book, "The Warrior Savior: A Theology of the Work of Christ": https://a.co/d/b8czefq Purchase Owen's book, "The War o…

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Episode 297: Expositional Leadership 28:52

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This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Scott Pace joins me on the podcast, as we discuss his book on Expositional Leadership. Dr. Pace serves as Provost and Associate Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Ministry at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. Dr. Pace has written numerous books and has decades of ministry experi…

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The Vandalized Church in the Negative World with David Closson 31:40

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Dr. Owen Strachan and Family Research Council's Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, David Closson, discuss the rise in hostility against churches in the United States, as highlighted in a report by the Family Research Council. The report documents an increase in acts of violence and hostility directed towards houses of worship and church…