Best Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Podcasts (2023)

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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The Vanishing Conscience of the Ivy League 33:17

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Ivy League Presidents of MIT, UPenn, and Harvard were questioned by Congress on what they're doing to keep their Jewish students safe and when asked if calling for the genocide of Jews was a violation of their rules, they had no answer! Dr. Owen Strachan takes a look at this watershed moment for American universities and what it means for the state…

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Trusting God When a Child Dies 35:53

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How can one trust God when the unthinkable happens? Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Pastor Erik Reed who, like so many other parents, had to endure the unimaginable: the loss of his child. Pastor Reed shares his son's story and how he and his family were able to rely on God to get them through one of the darkest moments in their life. See omnystudio…

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For the Church Podcast

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Episode 240: Church Size Dynamics

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Different size churches experience different cultural and communal dynamics. Different size churches need different kinds of leadership, as well. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about how church size affects church experience and church ministry.By Jared C. Wilson

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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The Biblical God Is Kind 31:55

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How can you see the kindness of God in suffering? What about those who are afflicted with depression? Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Pastor Nate Pickowicz, author of the upcoming book, "The Kindness of God: Beholding His Goodness in a Cruel World" to discuss these questions and many more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Preaching and Preachers

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Preaching and Preachers, Episode 98: Progress in the Pulpit 21:33

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*This episode was originally published on 8/13/18. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Jerry Vines joins me in a discussion on progress in the pulpit. Mr. Vines was a pastor for over 60 years. He served twice as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, and for over 23 years as pastor of the internationally recognized First Baptist Church of …

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Can Christians Celebrate Christmas? (Part 2) 37:15

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In this information-packed second installment on the question of the pagan roots of Christmas, Dr. Owen Strachan discusses if Christians should celebrate Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? (Part 1) 33:36

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Now that Advent is upon us, Dr. Owen Strachan tackles the question of Christmas and its origins! Is it really a pagan holiday? Can Christians celebrate it? Owen answers those questions and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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For the Church Podcast

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Episode 239: The Great De-Churching

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We are currently experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in US history. It is greater than the First and Second Great Awakening and every revival in our country combined…but in the opposite direction. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson chats with Jim Davis and Michael Graham, co-authors of the new book The Great Dechurchi…

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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The Gospel is Alive in Ireland 32:07

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Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Jonathan McClaughlin, the Principal Designate of Irish Baptist College and they discuss the state of the church in Ireland and even talk a bit of rugby! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Preaching and Preachers

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Episode 292: Preaching Christ From the Old Testament 26:49

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Today, Dr. David King joins me in the studio as we discuss preaching Christ from the Old Testament. David has served as Senior Pastor of Concord Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN for over 20 years. He is the author of Your Old Testament Sermon Needs to Get Saved, and Does the Old Testament Really Point to Jesus?…

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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We're Not Giving Up on the Police 37:32

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Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Kris Williams, a Christian, Police Officer, and rapper to discuss the event that made him go viral, how his Christian faith influences his work as a police officer and why he decided to get into music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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For the Church Podcast

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Episode 238: An Attitude of Thanksgiving

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On this special Thanksgiving week episode of the For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about cultivating a spirit of thanksgiving in the Christian life year-round.By Jared C. Wilson

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Exposing the Lies of Osama bin Laden 35:04

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Many young men and women on the left took to social media to proclaim that after having read Osama bin Laden's "Letter to America", that their entire worldview has been changed. Dr. Owen Strachan breaks down why this is just the natural progression of woke ideology and how Christians can counter such darkness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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Preaching and Preachers

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Episode 291: The Cost of Pastoral Ministry 18:07

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Today, I want to welcome H.B. Charles Jr. to the podcast. H.B. is the Pastor-Teacher at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida, where he has faithfully served since the fall of 2008. H.B. is also an author of several books, such as: On Preaching, On Pastoring, The Difference Jesus Makes, and It Happens After Pra…

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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How to Fear God Wrongly 33:34

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Dr. Owen Strachan takes a look at how some use fear to manipulate people of faith and discusses the Biblical ways to fear God in a healthy way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Midwestern Seminary Chapel Podcast

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Chapel with Ross Ferguson - November 15, 2023 38:18

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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New Atheism Is Dead 35:18

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Dr. Owen Strachan dives into the provocative essay from renowned former "New Atheist" Ayaan Hirsi Ali who says she's now a Christian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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For the Church Podcast

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Episode 237: The Trajectory of Apostasy

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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the peculiar tragedy of those who evidently “fall away.” Are there warning signs before apostasy? What should we look out for and how can we address the red flags in biblical and gracious ways?By Jared C. Wilson

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Midwestern Seminary Chapel Podcast

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Chapel with Blake Hearson - November 14, 2023 39:03

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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On the Nature of Envy 30:05

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Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Pastor Mike Fabarez to discuss the sin of envy and his book, "Envy: A Big Problem You Didn't Know You Had." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Preaching and Preachers

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Episode 290: The Pastor and Theological Education, Part 2 20:59

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Today, Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me back in the studio as co-host as we discuss one of my books, Succeeding at Seminary. Jared serves here at Midwestern Seminary as Assistant Professor of Preaching and Evangelism and is directing the FTC Cohorts here on campus. Today we will to talk about the pastor and theological training.…

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Debating Christian Nationalism, Part 2 40:13

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Dr. Owen Strachan is joined once again by Pastor Jacob Reaume to have a friendly debate on Christian Nationalism. What does Scripture say? How should a Christian engage in civic life? Owen and Jacob try to answer these questions from a Biblical perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Midwestern Seminary Chapel Podcast

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Chapel with Derrick Lynch - November 8, 2023 31:41

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Debating Christian Nationalism, Part 1 34:07

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Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Pastor Jacob Reaume to engage in a conversation about Christian Nationalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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For the Church Podcast

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Episode 236: When It’s Hard to Forgive

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What’s the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? Why is it so hard to forgive? Do we have to forgive everybody? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross tackle these difficult questions and discuss why we have such trouble with forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation.By Jared C. Wilson

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Midwestern Seminary Chapel Podcast

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Chapel with David Crowther - November 7, 2023 31:29

22d ago31:29

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Poison in the Well: Woke Ideas and a Mass Shooting 31:00

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The Covenant School shooter's alleged manifesto has been leaked to news outlets. While the veracity is still being checked, signs point to it being legitimate. Owen takes a sober look at what the purported manifesto says about the killer's mindset and how woke ideology has played a hand in the Nashville shooter's radicalization. See omnystudio.com/…

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Preaching and Preachers

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Episode 289: Cultivating Godliness in the Local Church 15:42

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This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Don Whitney to the podcast. Dr. Whitney is Professor of Biblical Spirituality and the Associate Dean of the School of Theology at Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. He has authored nine books including Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Biblical Spirituality, and several others.…

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Divided by Faith: Examining the Errors in Smith and Emmerson's Book 32:42

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Pastor David Schrock joins Owen on this Episode of Grace and Truth to discuss the book, "Divided by Faith" by Christian Smith and Michael Emmerson and its errors that are contrary to the message of the Bible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Midwestern Seminary Chapel Podcast

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Spurgeon Lecture with Daniel Akin - November 01, 2023 40:31

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Biblical Strength: the True Meaning of Strength According to the Gospel 33:25

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With leftist ideologies attacking masculinity, Owen Strachan takes a look at what strength really means from a biblical perspective and why it's important for men of all ages to embody those characteristics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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For the Church Podcast

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Episode 235: FTC Mailbag

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In this Mailbag installment of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross answer your questions. This week’s episode features discussions of devotional resources, whether pastors’ parsonages are a good idea, reasonable vacational policies for pastors, the influence of global evangelicalism, ministering to older saints, unique cautions for churches pursuing go…

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Midwestern Seminary Chapel Podcast

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Spurgeon Lecture with Daniel Akin - October 31, 2023 33:34

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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The Pacers' Ryan Carr: On Christianity and the NBA 36:22

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The Indiana Pacer's Ryan Carr joins Owen to discuss life in the NBA and how his Christian faith has sustained him throughout his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Preaching and Preachers

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Preaching and Preachers, Episode: 97: The Pastor and Trials 23:58

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This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dave Furman joins me in a discussion on the pastor and trials. Dave serves as the senior pastor of Redeemer Church of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. He is the author of a couple books, including a recent publication titled Kiss the Wave: Embracing God in Your Trials.…

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Exiles in Babylon: The Importance of Planting Gardens 31:24

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The world seems to be engulfed in chaos: a war in the Mideast, war between Russia and Ukraine, and that's nothing to say of the domestic issues here in the United States. But is there hope? Owen thinks that there is with the Book of Jeremiah. In this episode, Owen takes a deep dive into the story of the exiles in Babylon and what we can learn from …

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Midwestern Seminary Chapel Podcast

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Chapel with Camden Pulliam - October 25, 2023 34:02

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Baptizing Sweden and Excommunicating Finland? On the Great Commission 33:16

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What is the Biblical approach to The Great Commission? Owen is joined by Jeff Moore Director of Admissions & Enrollment and Assistant Professor of New Testament at Grace Bible Theological Seminary to answer that question and many more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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For the Church Podcast

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Episode 234: Can We “Do Life Together?”

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How can church members foster a greater sense of community with each other? What does it mean to “do life together,” and is it even possible in our Western culture? Jared and Ross talk about the possibilities and the pitfalls of experiencing community with other believers.By Jared C. Wilson

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Midwestern Seminary Chapel Podcast

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Chapel with John Lee - October 24, 2023 40:35

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Raising Men, Not Boys: Mike Fabarez on Fatherhood 34:24

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Owen is joined by writer and Pastor of Focal Point Ministries, Mike Fabarez on the importance of fatherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Preaching and Preachers

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Episode 288: Preaching the Literary Artistry and Genres of the Bible 28:07

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Today, Dr. Doug O'Donnell joins me in the studio as we discuss how to preach the literary artistry and genres of the Bible. Doug serves as Senior Vice President of Bible Editorial at Crossway in Wheaton, IL. He is the author of The Pastor's Book, The Beauty and Power of Biblical Exposition, and several others.…

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Is Religious Liberty Unimportant? 32:11

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Owen is joined by David Closson, Director of the Center for a Biblical Worldview, to discuss Religious Liberty and why it's important for all Americans, not just believers in Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Midwestern Seminary Chapel Podcast

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Chapel with Dale Johnson - October 18, 2023 44:20

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Ibram Kendi's Reckoning: The Backlash Against Wokeness 31:49

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The tides seem to be shifting when it comes to "woke" ideology. Owen tackles a recent op-ed in the New York Times that pushes back against the "anti-racism" of Ibram Kendi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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For the Church Podcast

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Episode 233: Rediscovering Prayer

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Find it difficult to pray? Struggle with sluggishness or a wandering mind in your quiet times? You’re not alone. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross talk about ways to reinvigorate our approach to prayer.By Jared C. Wilson

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Midwestern Seminary Chapel Podcast

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Chapel with Brian Arnold - October 17, 2023 29:49

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Israel and the Church: A Pastoral Perspective 31:23

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What is the relationship between the Christian Church and Israel? Owen takes a deep dive into the topic with Grant R. Castleberry, President and Bible Teacher at Unashamed Truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Preaching and Preachers

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Episode 287: Developing a Homiletical Outline 23:54

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Today, 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.By Jason K. Allen

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Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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Foreign Policy and Evil Actions: On Israel's Suffering 35:45

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Owen Strachan is joined by Jenna Ellis, the host of The Jenna Ellis Show, to discuss the horrific terror attack that Israel endured and how American Foreign Policy should react to the increasingly destabilized Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Grace & Truth with Owen Strachan

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