A podcast hosted by Midwestern Seminary President Dr. Jason K. Allen.
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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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For the Church Podcast with Jared C. Wilson. Another resource for the Church from Midwestern Seminary
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Welcome to "My Bible Thoughts," a podcast that brings you devotion, Bible study, and prayer from an everyday pastor with a Bachelors of Arts in Biblical Studies and a Master's of Theological Studies from MBTS. Join us as we take a journey through the Bible, verse by verse, exploring whole chapters and encountering God together. Whether you're a seasoned Bible scholar or just starting your journey of faith, you'll find something to engage with and grow from in our show. Tune in for biblical i ...
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One of the most frequent questions we get relates to how to go about leading change in a church. In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the potential for negative change in a church — how it happens and how to prevent it — and the process for leading positive change in a church.…
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Putting Men Back Together: A Conversation with Jim Ramos
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Author Jim Ramos joins Dr. Owen Strachan discuss the importance of helping men grow in godliness and the challenges they face in admitting their need for help. Jim also addresses the cultural narratives that portray men as oppressors and the importance of bringing truth and compassion in addressing these issues. He highlights the role of men as pro…
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Churchill the Psychopath: Tucker Carlson's Interview with Darryl Cooper
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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the recent claim made by Darryl Cooper on Tucker Carlson's podcast that Winston Churchill was a psychopath and the chief villain of World War II. Strachan challenges this revisionist and deconstructionist take on Churchill, arguing that it is driven by critical theory. He emphasizes the importance of seeking truth and un…
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Episode 305: Developing a Theology of Preaching
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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.Af Jason K. Allen
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Why Christians Support Free Speech
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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the importance of free speech and how it is under fire today. Christians need to understand the opposing visions of free speech in America today and support free speech, even speech they disagree with. The gospel has gone out powerfully where speech is free, and Christians should strive to preserve and protect free speec…
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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk all things communion! What does it mean? Who is it for? How should we practice it? And how not to spill the cup on someone’s cream-colored pants.Af Jared C. Wilson
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The "Moscow Mood" Isn't Careful: On Doug Wilson and NSA
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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the controversy surrounding an ad for New St. Andrew's College in Moscow, Idaho that promotes the usage of the middle finger. He emphasizes the need for Christians to be distinct from the world and to adhere to biblical teachings on wholesome speech. He calls for carefulness and courage in the Christian life, rejecting t…
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Moscow Gives the Finger to Holiness: A Biblical Response
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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses a controversial video released by New St. Andrew's College in Moscow, Idaho. He addresses the use of unwholesome speech and graphic language in the video and emphasizes the importance of holiness and biblical boundaries in communication. Owen also explores the need for a joyful countercultural spirit and the dangers of g…
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Episode 304: The Sufficiency of Scripture in Pastoral Counseling
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Dr. T. Dale Johnson Jr. joins me this week to discuss the Sufficiency of Scripture in Pastoral Counseling. Dr. Johnson serves as Executive Director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) on Midwestern Seminary's Campus. In addition, he serves as Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling at Midwestern Seminary.…
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How Christians Can Start Evangelizing (with EZ Zwayne)
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Evangelism is a key priority for Christians, but many struggle to actually engage in it. Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by the President of Living Waters, E.Z. Zwayne, and they discuss the importance of reframing evangelism as an act of worship and gratitude. They emphasize the need to center evangelism on God and His love for sinners. They also highl…
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How Men Can Overcome Porn (with EZ Zwayne)
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President of Living Waters, E.Z. Zwayne, joins Dr. Owen Strachan discuss the importance of biblical manhood and the need for men to fight for righteousness and purity. They highlight the challenges men face in today's society and the lack of clarity on what it means to be a man. E.Z. Zwayne shares insights from his book, 'Fight Like a Man,' which p…
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It’s another installment in the Grab Bag feature, where Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson ask each other two surprise questions for off-the-cuff responses. Tune in and find out what we caught each other off guard about this week.Af Jared C. Wilson
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Vanessa Sivadge Courageously Blows the Whistle at Texas Children’s Hospital
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Vanessa Sivadge, a Christian nurse, joins Dr. Owen Strachan and shares her story of being fired from Texas Children's Hospital for opposing wrongful procedures done to minors. She exposed the hospital's use of Medicaid to cover cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers for children, which violated Texas Medicaid policy. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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Preaching and Preachers, Episode 106: The Preacher as Interim
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*This episode was originally recorded on 10/8/18. Dr. John Mark Yeats is currently serving as President of Corban University in Salem, Oregon. Beforehand, he served Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as Vice President of Student Services and Professor of Church History.Af Jason K. Allen
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An Abortion Truck at the DNC: A Biblical Response
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The Democratic National Convention has revealed the radical leftist agenda of the Democratic Party, particularly in regards to issues like abortion. Dr. Owen Strachan believes that as Christians, we need to take stock of where things are and engage in political matters to promote what is good and restrain what is evil. We should not be swayed by th…
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The Forgotten Reformer: Thomas Bilney, Catalyst of the English Reformation
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Thomas Bilney, a forgotten reformer of the English Reformation, played a crucial role in igniting the spark of the Reformation in England. Despite not leaving behind a body of writing, Bilney's influence was significant. In this episode of Grace and Truth, Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the influence of Bilney and his powerful testimony of faith. See …
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"Excruciatingly Imbecilic": Defending Megan Basham from Kevin Williamson's Broadside
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Megan Basham's book Shepherds for Sale has received a controversial review from Kevin Williamson. The review, titled 'Bearing False Witness,' has been criticized for its ad hominem attacks. Dr. Owen Strachan lays out why he believes that Williamson's review is beneath human decency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Are you a late to church arriver? Are you a sleep in service attender? Are you a size everybody up fellowshiper? On this episode of the FTC Pod, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the practical, dispositional, and spiritual considerations we should all make in preparing for church — everything from the logistics to getting there on time to the …
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Best of Preaching and Preachers, Episode 279: Small Steps to Improve Your Preaching
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*This episode was originally recorded on 5/28/23. Today, I want to welcome Dr. Jonathan Pennington to the podcast. Jonathan is the Professor of New Testament Interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He has written several books including; The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, Reading the Gospels Wisely…
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You Can't Out-Sin God's Grace (part 3)
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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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You want your church to be reaching out with the gospel. Your sermons often include a call to evangelize. You’ve held evangelism training events. So . . . where are the conversions? Is your church actually reaching the lost? How do you become a genuinely soul-winning church? On today’s episode of the FTC Podcast, authors and ministers J.A. Medders …
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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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Best of Preaching and Preachers, Episode 267: Resources for Preaching Sermons
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*This episode was originally recorded on 2/5/23. Today, I want to welcome Dr. David Allen to the podcast. David is the Distinguished Visiting Professor of Practical Theology and Dean of the Adrian Rogers Center for Biblical Preaching. He has authored several books including The Extent of the Atonement: A Historical and Critical Review, Text-Driven …
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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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In this installment of the Mailbag, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer questions all submitted via email, including: recommended books for training lay elders, succession plans for senior pastorate, how to know if you’re “gospel-centered” enough, how churches should handle sex offenders who want to be members, the process of disciplining church …
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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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Best of Preaching and Preachers, Episode 277: The Pastor and Difficult Conversations
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*This episode was originally published on 2/8/23. This week I am delighted to welcome Jonathan Leeman to the podcast. Dr. Leeman serves as the Editorial Director for 9Marks. He is an accomplished writer having recently co-authored a book with Collin Hansen titled: Rediscover Church: Why the Body of Christ is Essentia, and Church Membership: How the…
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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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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson celebrate some of the unsung heroes of congregations around the world. They don’t often get the fanfare or the spotlight, but these faithful member “types” help churches grow and flourish, and they are huge encouragements to their pastors.…
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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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Best of Preaching and Preachers, Episode 274: Identifying the Next Generation of Preachers
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*This episode was originally published on 4/16/23. Today, Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me back in the studio as co-host as we discuss one of my books, Discerning Your Call to Ministry. 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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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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It’s another installment of the Grab Bag feature here at the FTC Pod. Jared and Ross each come with unique questions for the other. Tune in and find out what surprise topics they discussed! Also, during the month of July you can enter to win the entire Puritan Paperback series from Midwestern Seminary, along with daily faculty book giveaways on soc…
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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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Best of Preaching and Preachers, Episode 269: The Bully Pulpit
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*This episode was originally recorded on 2/19/23. Today, I want to welcome Dr. Michael Kruger to the podcast. Michael serves as the President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, N.C. He is the author of several books, including Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem…
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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.Af 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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Evangelicals love conferences. Well, most of them do anyway. Is the church’s interest in conferences changing? On this week’s episode of the podcast, Jared and Ross discuss the recent phenomenon of the mega-conference, what they like and don’t like about conferences, whether evangelicals’ love affair with conferences has changed, the advantages of …
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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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Best of Preaching and Preachers, Episode 290: The Pastor and Theological Education, Part 2
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*This episode was originally published on 11/13/23. 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 talk about the pastor an…
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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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We know pastors love books and talking about books, so on this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross share a few books they recommend for the pastor’s shelf. Also, during the month of July you can enter to win the entire Puritan Paperback series from Midwestern Seminary, along with daily faculty book giveaways on social media. Enter to win at …
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Being Pro-Life Is Not Up for Negotiation
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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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Best of Preaching and Preachers, Episode 268: The Pastor and Theological Education
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*This episode was originally published on 2/23/23. 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.…
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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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