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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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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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 marchi…
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The Ups and Down of Peter the Apostle (part 1)
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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…
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From the Archives: #Tradwives and Sourdough Loaves
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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 manhoo…
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From the Archives: The Epidemic of Quarrelsomeness
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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, …
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From the Archives: Overcoming Your Temper with Dale Thackrah
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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 ex…
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From the Archives: Cancelling Repentance and Cancel Culture
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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 disappea…
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From the Archives: Godly Men Don't Dominate Women
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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 …
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From the Archives: He SAVES Us: A Response to "He Gets Us"
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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…
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Christian Nationalism and the 30 Years’ War
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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 e…
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Why We Must Protect Girls from Confused Men
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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 ro…
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Honoring Corey Comperatore, a Fallen Hero
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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 emb…
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Stop Letting Yourself Be Condemned (part 2)
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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.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan
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Stop Letting Yourself Be Condemned (part 1)
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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 th…
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Making Sense of the Attack on Trump: A Biblical Perspective
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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 b…
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Sanctification Is Totally Dependent on God
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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. H…
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Are Christians Called to Preserve Their Ethnicity?
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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 …
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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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Dr. 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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Dr. 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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Dr. 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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Dr. 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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Dr. 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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Dr. 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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