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Your Best Death Now: The Way of Christ and Our Liberation from Fear
Listen in as Dr. Strachan discusses the call to share in suffering for Christ. If you like what you hear... More Information ›
Wokeness Divides, But Christ Unites: Analyzing 7 Key Woke Ideas in Light of the Gospel
In the latest episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan breaks down seven ideas of “woke” ideology, exposing... More Information ›
Strong Challenges Call for Strong Men: On the Louisiana Deputy Who Saved a Family by His Strength
Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the recent story of Daniel Haydel, who heroically rescued a family of four... More Information ›
How to Survive and Thrive as a Christian in Evil Days: A Battle Plan for 2021
The days are evil. This season is crazy. How can Christians not only survive but thrive in times when the... More Information ›
God Is Not Asleep: Rightly Interpreting Divine Silence
How do we think about the supposed silence of God? Listen in as Dr. Strachan discusses four ways that we... More Information ›
Does the Equality Act Yield Equality? Six Possible Side Effects of the New Legislation
Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the ‘Equality Act’ passed by the U. S. House of Representatives on February... More Information ›
A Saved Man, an Open Church: Trinity Bible Chapel and Jacob Reaume’s Brave Stand
“If you hadn’t opened the church, I don’t think I would’ve been saved.” Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses... More Information ›
Religious Liberty Imperiled: The Unjust Imprisonment of Pastor James Coates
In today’s episode of The City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the recent imprisonment of Canadian pastor James Coates.... More Information ›
God, Truth, and Social Justice: An Interview with Jeff Johnson
Join Dr. Owen Strachan as he interviews Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, pastor of Grace Bible Church, President of Grace Bible Theological... More Information ›
When Girls are Wronged: A Christian Response to Biden’s Executive Order
We live in confusing times. Gender confusion. Sexual revolution. Chaos. How then should we live in the world? Listen in... More Information ›
Something Better than Safe: Christian Confidence in Scary Days
In the latest episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the idea of safety from a Christian... More Information ›
Tough-Mindedness in Tough Times: Christianity in 2021
It’s been a tough year by all counts. Our society is in an interesting place. But being a Christian means... More Information ›
The Tenets of ‘Tenet’: On the Secular Humanism
In the newest episode of The City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the recent film from director Christopher Nolan,... More Information ›
Joe Biden, Transgenderism, and Pro-Life Voting: Being Salt & Light in Our Times
In this episode of The City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the seriousness of Joe Biden’s recent comments regarding... More Information ›
Godly Parenting in a Pop-Culture Age: Wisdom from Jared Moore
This week on the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan talks with Dr. Jared Moore, author of The Pop-Culture Parent:... More Information ›
Jesus Is the Main Character of James: On Wisdom with Jeremy Vuolo
On this episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan and Jeremy Vuolo discuss the oft-neglected biblical topic of... More Information ›
New York to LA: On Life and Ministry with Jeremy Vuolo
In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Jeremy Vuolo. Listen in as they discuss Jeremy’s... More Information ›
Churchillian Leadership with Dr. Jason Allen: Winston Churchill’s Accomplishments
In the second part of their conversation, Dr. Owen Strachan and Dr. Jason Allen discuss Sir Winston Churchill’s accomplishments as... More Information ›
Churchillian Leadership with Dr. Jason Allen: Winston Churchill the Man
In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan and Dr. Jason Allen discuss Sir Winston Churchill’s leadership.... More Information ›
How to Be a Man: Practical Wisdom
In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Jason Dees, Senior Pastor of Christ Covenant in Atlanta, Georgia. Strachan... More Information ›
How to Be a Man: Theological Truths
In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Jason Dees, Senior Pastor of Christ Covenant in... More Information ›
Should Churches Sing Bethel and Hillsong Music? A Conversation with Costi Hinn
In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Costi Hinn. They discuss whether or not churches... More Information ›
The Anointed Prosperity Gospel Preacher: Costi Hinn’s Story
In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Costi Hinn, Executive Pastor of Discipleship at Redeemer... More Information ›
An Angry Age: Critic Joseph Bottum on the Fading Mainline and Raging Youth
In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews bestselling author and essayist, Dr. Joseph Bottum. Order... More Information ›
How Do Christians and Churches Submit to the Government: Toward an Exegetical Theology
In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan and Mike Dixon discuss the intricate relationship between Christians and the government. They discuss... More Information ›
Staying God-Centered in Destabilized Times
In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan and Mike Dixon discuss five ways to stay God-centered in destabilized times: More prayer... More Information ›
Should Couples Say “We’re Pregnant”? On Gender-Neutrality with Gavin Peacock
In this episode of The City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Gavin Peacock. Strachan and Peacock discuss the term... More Information ›
Curse the Darkness and Start a Classical School: Bob Thune on Education
In this episode of The City of God, Dr. Owen Strachan and Bob Thune discuss classical education. Follow Bob on... More Information ›
A New Way to Be Liberal: On Emergent Theology with Dean Inserra
In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Dean Inserra, founding pastor of CityChurch in Tallahassee, Florida. During the conversation, they... More Information ›
George Floyd, Riots, and the Gospel: A Prayerful Response to Cultural Chaos
In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan offers 7 thoughts for Christians on this particular moment in our culture: 1. We... More Information ›
Killing Sin at the Root Level: A Conversation with Gavin Peacock
In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Gavin Peacock, pastor of Calvary Grace Church of Calgary and Director... More Information ›
Raised to Love the Church: A Conversation with Dustin Benge
In this wonderful conversation, Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Dr. Dustin Benge, Provost of Union School of Theology in Bridgend, Wales.... More Information ›
Keep Your Eyes on the Trees: Trees, Family, and Life in ‘1917’
In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan and Mike Dixon discuss the themes found in the recent movie, ‘1917’. The discussion... More Information ›
Remembering Winston: Lessons from the Last Lion
In this episode, Dr. Owen Strachan and Mike Dixon discuss Winston Churchill on the 80th anniversary of his appointment as... More Information ›
How Can We Survive–And Thrive–in a Season of Crisis
Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses 7 points to think about in this present time of crisis.
Are Evangelicals to Blame for the Coronavirus Spread? A Response to Katherine Stewart
Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses Katherine Stewart’s recent op-ed in the New York Times.
In a Soft Age, Christians Should Discipline the Body
Should men pursue physical discipline in their life? Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses disciplining the body for the... More Information ›
David Brooks’s Essay on the Nuclear Family Is a Mixed Bag
Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan reacts to David Brooks’s recent article in The Atlantic.
The Creator is Distinct from the Creature: Meaningful Distinctions Today
Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses several distinctions that are meaningful today.
A Most Profound Film: The Meaning of ‘1917’
Dr. Owen Strachan discusses Sam Mendes’s latest film, ‘1917’, which has recently been nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best... More Information ›
Can a 45-Year-Old Man be an 8-Year-Old Girl?
Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses a recent court case in Michigan.
Remembering Roger Scruton, a Philosopher and a Gentleman
Roger Scruton (1944-2020) was a leading public intellectual, writing on issues such as aesthetics, conservative political philosophy, and ethics. Listen... More Information ›
Cultural Criticism When Everyone’s a Critic: On Christopher Lasch
Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Dr. Eric Miller, Associate Professor of History at Geneva College.
The Reenchantment of Our Humanity: Hope in a Hopeless Time
Listen in as Dr. Owen Strahan discusses his newest book, ‘Reenchanting Humanity: A Theology of Mankind’. Order the book on... More Information ›
Seven Year-Old Boys are Not Little Girls: On Witness
Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the case of seven-year-old James Younger.
Feeding and Feasting on the Word of God
How should Christians approach the Word of God? Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Matt Smethurst, managing editor of... More Information ›
Get Some Dirt on Your Boots: Christian Political Engagement
How should Christians think about political engagement? Listen in as Dr. Owen Strachan interviews Doug Richey, pastor of Pisgah Baptist... More Information ›
Why Christians Should Engage Film (Carefully)
Why should Christians engage film? Listen in as Dr. Strachan interviews Brett McCracken, Senior Editor of The Gospel Coalition.
How Should Christians Approach Drag Queen Story Hour?
Join Dr. Owen Strachan for a discussion on how Christians ought to think about and approach an issue that is... More Information ›
Christ Is Our Hermeneutics: What Difference Does a Cross Make?
What does it mean for Jesus to be the center of our confession? Join Dr. Owen Strachan for a discussion... More Information ›