Dr. Owen Strachan is joined by American swimmer and director of the Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership Institute, Riley Gaines, and they discusses her stand against transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Riley shares her experience of competing against a transgender woman and the violation of privacy and fairness that occurred. Gaines highlights the failures of feminism and the lack of strong male leadership in society. 
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The Cost of Courage (with Riley Gaines)

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Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the balance between structure and freedom in the Christian life and how legalism can be avoided. He emphasizes that while God provides structure, He also gives genuine freedom through Jesus. Strachan explores various areas where Christians have freedom to make decisions, such as parenting, family worship, and church practices. He cautions against turning good practices into legalistic rules and highlights the importance of resting in Christ and His finished work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are You Justified By Your Quiet Time?

Dr. Owen Strachan defines legalism and identifies four major forms of legalism: salvific legalism, sanctificatory legalism, ecclesial legalism, and public legalism. He emphasizes the importance of the authority of Scripture and warns against adding to what the Bible teaches. Strachan highlights the need for wisdom in navigating the gray areas of the Christian life and the danger of becoming legalistic in our pursuit of obedience. He also discusses the regulative principle of worship and the freedom we have in corporate worship, while cautioning against legalistic standards. Finally, he reminds listeners that we are under a new covenant in Christ and are called to follow God's Word as our ultimate authority. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four Types Of Legalism

Dr. Owen Strachan explores the theme of the love of God as a central theme in the Bible and in the lives of believers. The host emphasizes the importance of not pitting the attributes of God against each other, but rather understanding that all of God's attributes are equally present in Him. He addresses the fear that some evangelicals have of talking about the love of God, and the danger of reducing the love of God to a squishy form that neglects holiness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The God Who Loves to Love (Part 2)

In this conversation, Dr. Owen Strachan explores the fundamental theme of the Bible: the love of God. While the holiness of God is important, the Owen argues that the Bible is ultimately about God's love for His people. Owen stresses that the love of God is demonstrated through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the offer of salvation to all who believe. This love is the greatest reality in all of religion and brings security, identity, and joy to everyday living. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The God Who Loves to Love (Part 1)

Dr. Owen Strachan critiques the idea that men should dominate their wives and children. He argues that this concept is not biblical and is influenced by secular movements like red pill manhood. Strachan emphasizes that biblical manhood is characterized by Christ-like leadership, which involves serving and cherishing one's wife. He also highlights the importance of clarity and teaching on biblical manhood in the church, as many young men are seeking guidance from outside sources. Strachan concludes by urging listeners to help and support young men in their journey towards biblical manhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cost of Courage (with Riley Gaines)

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