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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the importance of hope for Christians. He acknowledges that hope is often missing from the evangelical vision and emphasizes the need to restore hope through Scripture. Strachan reminds listeners that our hope is not in politics or earthly causes, but in Jesus Christ, the true King.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by  the President of Unashamed Truth Ministries, Grant Castleberry, and they discuss the role of discipline in a man's life. They both emphasize the importance of developing healthy habits and routines, especially in an undisciplined era.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by associate pastor, Jamie Bambrick of  Hope Church Craigavon. Mr. Bambrick created a response video to the He Gets Us campaign, which drew a strong response on social media. His video focused on conversion testimonies and emphasized the atonement, redemption, and salvation through Jesus. The video gained millions of views and has sparked discussions about the role of new media in evangelism.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today,  Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the issue of quarrelsomeness among Christians. He highlights how quarrelsomeness has become an epidemic in today's society, fueled by platforms that reward controversy and conflict. Owen emphasizes the importance of kindness and gentleness in the Christian faith, drawing from biblical passages that call for patience, endurance, and correction with gentleness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Superbowl ad from the "He Gets Us" campaign has many people talking, but Dr. Owen Strachan wants to zero in on what he believes is missing from the conversation: the fact that while Jesus does "get us", he Saves Us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Jon Benzinger, the Lead Pastor of Redeemer Bible Church in Arizona and they discuss how the call to repentance is disappearing from many pulpits and how that impacts every Christian.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you struggle with the knowledge that God loves you? Is it hard to believe that God cares about you and your trials? Dr. Owen Strachan addresses these common Christian concerns and reassures us of the steadfastness of God's eternal love.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Owen Strachan responds to a recent article by Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today, Russell Moore who, in his piece, seems to have taken issue with many Christians who are disappointed in Alistair Begg's stance on ungodly "weddings." Owen breaks down the article and responds to some of Moore's criticisms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by Professor of New Testament at Grace Theological Seminary, Jeff Moore and they're discussing the important Biblical theme of being "outside the city gates" and what that means for Christians today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by author and co-founder of Fathers in the Field, John Smithbaker whose recent book, "Man Enough to Forgive" tackles the importance of forgiveness as it relates to the fatherlessness crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently Pastor Alistair Begg made waves when he seemed to say that Christians should attend a transgender wedding if they're invited to show kindness. Dr. Owen Strachan and Pastor and President of Unashamed Truth Ministries, Grant R. Castleberry, take a moment to respond to Begg's statement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by commentator Jon Root to discuss how faith in Jesus Christ is once again going mainstream in the world of sports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.