Room for Nuance

The Owen Strachan Interview

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Jan 20, 2026
Owen Strachan, a pastor, author, and founder of One Gospel, shares insights from his journey in faith, starting from his early Christian formation in Maine. He discusses cultural challenges faced at Bowdoin and his internships shaping his theological stance. Engaging with controversial topics like Critical Race Theory and the rise of wokeness, Owen emphasizes the importance of gracious reform. He also reflects on his role at One Gospel, promoting gospel-centered unity while addressing modern misconceptions like Christian nationalism.
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ANECDOTE

Saved By Simple Evangelism

  • Owen Strachan describes his conversion at age nine through Camp Good News and VBS in coastal Maine.
  • He credits simple evangelism for his salvation and lifelong Christian formation.
ANECDOTE

Phone-Call That Changed A Path

  • Owen recounts finding the Capitol Hill Baptist Church internship via a college roommate's phone-book find.
  • Mark Dever unexpectedly called his dorm phone and offered the internship that shaped his ministry.
INSIGHT

Build Ministry From The Word

  • Mark Dever taught Owen to build everything from the Word and invest patiently in Scripture.
  • Long-term, steady work in the Word produces stability and lasting fruit, not flashy pyrotechnics.
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