Listen in as Dr. Strachan discusses the call to share in suffering for Christ.

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In the latest episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan breaks down seven ideas of “woke” ideology, exposing their flaws and shortcomings in light of the gospel of Jesus Christ. True unity can only be found in Christ.

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Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the recent story of Daniel Haydel, who heroically rescued a family of four from a car submerged in a river, and the biblical call for strong men.

In the episode, Dr. Strachan gives three thoughts about strong manhood in 2021.

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The days are evil. This season is crazy. How can Christians not only survive but thrive in times when the world and the devil are playing offense against us? Join Dr. Owen Strachan as he gives Christians a battle plan for 2021 and beyond.

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How do we think about the supposed silence of God? Listen in as Dr. Strachan discusses four ways that we can think about times when God seems silent.

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Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the ‘Equality Act’ passed by the U. S. House of Representatives on February 25, 2021. The ‘Equality Act’ makes gender identity a protected class in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. In this episode, Dr. Strachan gives six ways that the ‘Equality Act’ could fundamentally change things in America. In short, the ‘Equality Act’ will not make America more equal.

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“If you hadn’t opened the church, I don’t think I would’ve been saved.”

Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses Trinity Bible Chapel in Waterloo, Ontario. The church, led by its elders and pastor Jacob Reaume, has baptized several people in the last few months under strict government lockdowns.

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In today’s episode of The City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the recent imprisonment of Canadian pastor James Coates.

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Join Dr. Owen Strachan as he interviews Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, pastor of Grace Bible Church, President of Grace Bible Theological Seminary, and founder of Free Grace Press.

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We live in confusing times. Gender confusion. Sexual revolution. Chaos. How then should we live in the world? Listen in as Dr. Strachan discusses Christian living in the midst of strange times.

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In the latest episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the idea of safety from a Christian perspective. As Christians who trust in Christ, we can stand confidently, even in the toughest and scariest times.

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It’s been a tough year by all counts. Our society is in an interesting place. But being a Christian means to square with reality. The way that we can come to terms with our present reality is to be tough-minded. The Bible presents examples that can inspire our own tough-mindedness in our own day. Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses God-inspired, grace-driven tough-mindedness.

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In the newest episode of The City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the recent film from director Christopher Nolan, ‘Tenet.’ Dr. Strachan gives five tenets of ‘Tenet’ and Nolan’s greater cinematic portfolio.

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In this episode of The City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the seriousness of Joe Biden’s recent comments regarding transgenderism. Dr. Strachan also discusses voting for flawed candidates and the importance of pro-life voting.

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This week on the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan talks with Dr. Jared Moore, author of The Pop-Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for Christ.

Strachan and Moore discuss movies, television, and parental wisdom with social media.

You can follow Jared on Twitter here, and read his work here.

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On this episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan and Jeremy Vuolo discuss the oft-neglected biblical topic of wisdom.

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In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Jeremy Vuolo. Listen in as they discuss Jeremy’s past as a professional soccer player and pastor.

Jeremy hosts The Hope We Hold podcast with his wife, Jinger, while starring in TLC’s hit TV show, ‘Counting On.’

Find out more about Jeremy and Jinger here, and follow Jeremy on Twitter here.

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In the second part of their conversation, Dr. Owen Strachan and Dr. Jason Allen discuss Sir Winston Churchill’s accomplishments as a leader.

Follow Dr. Allen on Twitter here, and learn more about what’s going on at Midwestern Seminary here.

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In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan and Dr. Jason Allen discuss Sir Winston Churchill’s leadership. They cover his character, his rise to leadership, and even his tastes. Join in on this fascinating conversation about a fascinating man.

Dr. Allen serves as the President of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can follow Dr. Allen on Twitter here, and order his newest book, ‘Letters to My Students’ here.

If you are interested in learning more about Winston Churchill, order Andrew Roberts’ biography here.

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Strachan and Dees dive into some practical training tips for manhood, including doing something hard, solving a problem, and creating something, cultivating skill, and being responsible.

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In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Jason Dees, Senior Pastor of Christ Covenant in Atlanta, Georgia.

As fatherlessness rises to epidemic levels in our societies, Christians ought to lead the way in recovering a biblical model of manhood. Dr. Strachan and Jason Dees discuss the importance of biblical manhood and a theological basis for manhood. According to Scripture, men should take the initiative to lead, protect, and provide for their families.

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In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Costi Hinn. They discuss whether or not churches should sing music from Bethel and Hillsong.

You can follow Costi here. You can find Costi’s book, ‘Defining Deception: Freeing the Church from the Mystical-Miracle Movement’ here.

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In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Costi Hinn, Executive Pastor of Discipleship at Redeemer Bible Church in Gilbert, Arizona.

The episode recounts Costi’s story of God’s intervening grace, saving him from the depths of the prosperity gospel and faith-healing movement.

Order Costi’s book, ‘God, Greed, and the Prosperity Gospel’ here. You can also catch Costi in the documentary, “American Gospel” on Netflix.

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In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews bestselling author and essayist, Dr. Joseph Bottum.

Order Dr. Bottum’s book ‘An Anxious Age: The Post-Protestant and the Spirit of America’ here.

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In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan and Mike Dixon discuss the intricate relationship between Christians and the government. They discuss several key texts, including Daniel 1:8, Acts 5:27-29, Romans 13:1-2, and Acts 22:25-29.

Principally, Christians are to live under the lordship of Christ in every way, submit to government, avoid following authorities into sin, and wisely walk in the world according to Scripture.

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In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan and Mike Dixon discuss five ways to stay God-centered in destabilized times:

More prayer and Bible than social media

Be slow to speak, slow to anger, quick to listen

Savor deep truths

Serve your local church over cultural obsession

Enjoy God’s beauty in nature

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In this episode of The City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Gavin Peacock.

Strachan and Peacock discuss the term “we’re pregnant,” parenting, and the distinctiveness of manhood and womanhood.

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In this episode of The City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan and Bob Thune discuss classical education.

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In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Dean Inserra, founding pastor of CityChurch in Tallahassee, Florida.

During the conversation, they discuss the emergent church and the theological fallout that came about as a result.

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In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan offers 7 thoughts for Christians on this particular moment in our culture:

1. We must be slow to speak, slow anger, and quick to listen.

2. Pray for justice for George Floyd, and mourn with those who mourn.

3. Pray for those in authority over us.

4. Pray for the spread of the truth.

5. Pray for law enforcement.

6. Pray for an end to mindless and anarchic violence.

7. Grasp afresh the church’s unity in Jesus.

In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Gavin Peacock, pastor of Calvary Grace Church of Calgary and Director of International Outreach for the Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood.

Dr. Strachan and Peacock discuss the importance of realizing the root cause of sin and how Christians can go about killing sin at the root level before it manifests itself. Strachan and Peacock have written The Grand Design: Male and Female He Made Them and a new trilogy on biblical sexuality.

In this wonderful conversation, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Dr. Dustin Benge, Provost of Union School of Theology in Bridgend, Wales. (more…)

In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan and Mike Dixon discuss the themes found in the recent movie, ‘1917’. The discussion is guided by Dr. Strachan’s recent article in Providence Magazine.

In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan and Mike Dixon discuss Winston Churchill on the 80th anniversary of his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. (more…)

Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses 7 points to think about in this present time of crisis.

Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses Katherine Stewart’s recent op-ed in the New York Times.

Should men pursue physical discipline in their life? Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses disciplining the body for the purpose of godliness.

Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan reacts to David Brooks’s recent article in The Atlantic.

Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses several distinctions that are meaningful today.

Dr. Owen Strachan discusses Sam Mendes’s latest film, ‘1917’, which has recently been nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Cinematography, and Original Screenplay.

Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses a recent court case in Michigan.

Roger Scruton (1944-2020) was a leading public intellectual, writing on issues such as aesthetics, conservative political philosophy, and ethics. Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses Scruton’s contributions and remembers his life.

Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Dr. Eric Miller, Associate Professor of History at Geneva College.

Listen in as Dr. Owen Strahan discusses his newest book, ‘Reenchanting Humanity: A Theology of Mankind’.

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Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the case of seven-year-old James Younger.

How should Christians approach the Word of God? Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Matt Smethurst, managing editor of The Gospel Coalition.

How should Christians think about political engagement? Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Doug Richey, pastor of Pisgah Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and Representative in the Missouri House of Representatives.

Why should Christians engage film? Listen in as Dr. Strachan interviews Brett McCracken, Senior Editor of The Gospel Coalition.

Join Dr. Owen Strachan for a discussion on how Christians ought to think about and approach an issue that is sweeping the nation.

What does it mean for Jesus to be the center of our confession? Join Dr. Owen Strachan for a discussion on how Christ makes a major difference for our faith, practice, and doctrine.

Join Dr. Owen Strachan for a discussion on Christocentric interpretation and how to properly understand the meaning of the scriptures.

Join Dr. Owen Strachan for a discussion on why it is important that people live consistently with their publicly promoted worldviews.

Dr. Owen Strachan and guest, Brad Merchant, discuss the gift and danger of technology within the context of the local church and in culture at-large.

Join Dr. Owen Strachan for reflections on distraction, the role of technology in the Christian life, and Cal Newport’s latest book, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy Word.

Join Dr. Owen Strachan for a discussion on how Christian students can think rightly about the cultural systems of socialism and communism.

Join Dr. Owen Strachan for reflections on the American Psychological Association’s recent report on “traditional masculinity” and the call for believers to reform their understanding of manhood according to Scripture.

Join Dr. Owen Strachan as he lists four reasons you should engage the work of Jonathan Edwards this year. (more…)

Join Dr. Owen Strachan as he discusses Jonathan Edwards and his impact on Evangelicalism. (more…)

Join Dr. Owen Strachan as he interviews H.B. Charles on pastoral ministry

Join Dr. Owen Strachan as he interviews Dr. Steve Lawson on what it means to glorify God through theology.

Today on the podcast, we’re featuring part 2 of Dr. Strachan’s FTC 2018 sermon entitled “The Church Prophetic” (more…)

This week on the podcast we’re featuring part 1 of Dr. Strachan’s For the Church 2018 sermon entitled: The Church Prophetic. (more…)

Join Dr. Owen Strachan as he interviews Dr. Tom Schreiner on prophecy and his new book on the spiritual gifts. (more…)

Join Dr. Owen Strachan and Dr. Albert Mohler as they discuss Andy Stanley’s recent comments on the need for Christians to unhitch themselves from the Old Testament.

How does the Bible teach us to live faithfully before God? (more…)

Join Owen Strachan as he interviews Gavin Peacock on the world cup and what it means to be a Christian athlete

Join Drs. Owen Strachan and Douglas Sweeney as they discuss Jonathan Edwards and their new book on the essential Jonathan Edwards. (more…)

Join Dr. Strachan as he interviews Eric Teetsel, president of the FPA of Kansas (more…)

Join Dr. Owen Strachan as he interviews Collin Hansen, editorial director of The Gospel Coalition, on Charles Taylor and our secular age.

Join Drs. Owen Strachan, Matthew Barrett, and Matthew Millsap of MBTS as they discuss Rob Bell and the theology of the post-evangelicals.

Christians are going to stand out if they stand up for free speech.

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