Best Christian Research Journal Podcasts (2024)

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Journey to Reality–Sacramental Life in a Secular Age 1:40:38

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We live in an era deeply shaped by secularism. Because secular ideas are at the heart of our culture, modern people tend to think in secular ways without realizing it—even the most well-meaning of us. How then do we live in, but not be of, a secular culture? We need to understand the enchanted, Sacramental way that the early Christians viewed the w…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 400: Rage Against the Dying of the Light: Christopher Nolan’s Fighting Filmography 55:13

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Phil Tallon about his online article, “Rage Against the Dying of the Light: Christopher Nolan’s Fighting Filmography”. https://www.equip.org/articles/rage-against-the-dying-of-the-light-christopher-nolans-fighting-filmography/ **Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for…

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A Biblical Perspective on the FIRE Movement 20:46

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In 1992 a book was released that offered transformation and happiness through discipline, accountability, and persistence. It attacked the idols of consumerism and workaholism and bemoaned their devastating consequences on our pursuit of joy and purpose in life. The book was Your Money or Your Life, and it ended up being the match that lit the flam…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 399: A Review of Dancing For The Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult 59:41

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with Lindsey Medenwaldt about the Netflix Documentary Series: Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult. Other recent articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 376 Jeff and Shaleia Divine and Escaping Twin Flames UniverseT.V. Series Review-‘Escaping Twin Flames’: Why People are Falling for the …

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Summer Story Time-Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal, Chapter 10 13:40

11d ago13:40

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Send us a Text Message. Today's episode highlights the joy I felt in meeting a gentleman in my life, my first husband, who I am ever thankful to God for, especially for the gift of our son, Raymond. Fairytales don't always work out, and yet, "Every Life is a Fairy Tale Written by God's Fingers," (Anonymous). You're invited to journal along to the t…

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Is this Hank’s Most Beautiful Book? The NEW Complete Bible Answer Book 31:55

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What do you do when you don’t know the answer to a question? “Research and return” is Hank’s policy when asked a question on the Bible Answer Man that he is unsure of—something we should all practice when we are unsure of an answer.Likewise, Hank Hanegraaff understands that sometimes answers that he did provide may have been incorrect or insufficie…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 398 Charlotte Mason, Education, and a Love of Learning 1:01:50

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Shannon Whiteside about her online article, “Charlotte Mason, Education, and a Love of Learning" https://www.equip.org/articles/charlotte-mason-education-and-a-love-of-learning/By The Christian Research Institute

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Lit Up! Restore Yourself with Dr. Stephanie Affinito 38:55

20d ago38:55

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Send us a Text Message. Personal literacy and following the breadcrumbs that truly serve us is accessible to all. What is pulling at your attention today? What made you stop when scrolling, listening to a conversation, or reading something today? "Notice the intuitive pulls," Dr. Stephanie Affinito urges us. The book you need is "patient" and waiti…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 397 Leaving a Practical Legacy: Understanding Medicalized Dying and Preparing for Incapacitation or Death 1:07:39

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage about her online article, “Leaving a Practical Legacy: Understanding Medicalized Dying and Preparing for Incapacitation or Death.”https://www.equip.org/articles/leaving-a-practical-legacy-understanding-medicalized-dying-and-preparing-for-incapacitatio…

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Unvavering: A Father's Love & Call for Support 20:24

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we have a very special episode for Father's Day! I share the story of unwavering support in my life, my father, Mike's love. I also share his call for help. My Dad needs a live liver donor to help him beat his Cancer. Learn about my special adoption story, a shout out to my birth father in Heaven, and the man whose un…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 396 How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement 1:07:54

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article, “How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement”. This is also part of an ongoing column entitled, “Theological Trends”. https://www.equip.org/articles/how-traditional-are-tradwives-evaluating-the-social-media-movement…

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Marla Beech on Lifting through the Fog-Hope in Journaling 26:52

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, coach Marla Beech highlights a journaling technique to get REAL with ourselves in safe and empowering ways thanks to a coach who introduced her to the research behind this application to self-care, Dr. Matt Townsend, https://matttownsend.com Marla Beech, The Hope Coach, focuses on Finding PEACE with the p…

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Will God’s People Be Raptured? The Heart of Christian Zionism 17:42

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The heart of Christian Zionism is that God has two distinct people—one of whom must be raptured (the church) before God can continue His plan with the other (Israel). Is it true that God’s chosen people will be raptured? “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, more nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, t…

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Soul Full Solutions for a Stress Less Summer! 40:35

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Send us a Text Message. Science and Spirit Collide! Today, we discuss soul full solutions for a stress less Summer! Based in Truth and research, experienced best in body, mind, and spirit letting go, today, I get down to the research and the promises behind why you were designed for peace and release over stress. Have a listen in! Somatic stretchin…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 395 ‘Furiosa’, ‘Mad Max’, and the Modern Apocalyptic Myth 1:06:21

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online review article, “‘Furiosa’, ‘Mad Max’, and the Modern Apocalyptic Myth“. [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.] https://www.equip.org/articles/furiosa-mad-max-and-the-modern-apocalyptic-myth/ Other recent articl…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 394 Marketing An “Almost” Jesus—Evaluating The “He Gets Us” Campaign 54:35

2M ago54:35

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Bob Perry about his online article, "Marketing An “Almost” Jesus—Evaluating The “He Gets Us” Campaign." https://www.equip.org/articles/marketing-an-almost-jesus-evaluating-the-he-gets-us-campaign/ Other recent articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 367 Just War 5.0 On th…

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The Most Significant Christian Leader of Our Generation with Metropolitan K.P. Yohannan 2:12:28

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Our guest on this episode is the most significant Christian leader of our generation—at least in the opinion of Hank Hanegraaff. On May 8th this leader—Metropolitan Yohan, also known as K.P. Yohannan—fell asleep in the Lord. Hank opens the podcast by paying tribute to a man who not only revolutionized world missions but was also one of Hank’s close…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 393: Refuting The View: Religion Is A Myth, But Science Is The Truth 44:54

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Doug Groothuis about his online article, “Refuting The View: Religion Is A Myth, But Science Is The Truth” https://www.equip.org/articles/refuting-the-view-religion-is-a-myth-but-science-is-the-truth/ This is part of ongoing column series from Doug Groothius entitled, “Cultural…

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Anna K. Morris-Not Getting Away with Anything on the Page! 1:01:56

2M ago1:01:56

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Send us a Text Message. Anna K. Morris and I share a passion for journaling and a dedication to not getting away with anything on the page! As a Clarity and Confidence Coach, boy mom, yoga instructor, and home designer "committed to everyone living a life they love," Anna knows firsthand we can't get to "what we're not willing to look at (examine).…

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What is Replacement Theology? 11:43

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The phrase replacement theologian is designed to be an insult. It is the ultimate pejorative leveled at those who deny the heart of dispensationalism—namely, that God has two distinct peoples, one of whom must be raptured (the church) before God can continue His plan with the other (Israel). So—what is replacement theology?For more on this check ou…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 392 Review of “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” and the Mythologizing of Evolutionary Humanism 59:00

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online movie review article, “Review of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and the Mythologizing of Evolutionary Humanism“ https://www.equip.org/articles/review-of-kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-and-the-mythologizing-of-evolutionary-humanism/ .[Editor’s…

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The Sacred Penning Cycle: Welcome to Rest! 45:16

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Season 5 of The Sacred Penning Podcast! We are honoured to share our daily somatic meditative journaling practice with you! Honoring our body, mind, and spirit with the mixed modalities of somatic stretching, breathwork, and meditative journaling focusing on sacred text, we enter the empowering space between Heave…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 391 Who May Come To The Lord’s Table—Eucharistic Welcome And Warning 43:10

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Matthew M Kennedy about his online article, “Who May Come To The Lord’s Table—Eucharistic Welcome And Warning.https://www.equip.org/articles/who-may-come-to-the-lords-table-eucharistic-welcome-and-warning/ Other recent articles and podcast with this author:Episode 368 Christian…

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What Should Christians Believe about the Millenium? 10:12

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Multitudes today hold to the belief that there will be a thousand-year semi-golden age following the second appearing of Jesus Christ. As such they suppose they will be resurrected in glorified bodies to once again experience a fallen world—for a thousand years.This belief is popular—but is it true? Hank Hanegraaff responds to what Christians shoul…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 390 Enhancing Your Energy the New Age Way: Understanding Auras, Chakras, and Qi 1:03:43

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Medenwaldt about her online article, “Enhancing Your Energy the New Age Way: Understanding Auras, Chakras, and Qi”. https://www.equip.org/articles/enhancing-your-energy-the-new-age-way-understanding-auras-chakras-and-qi/ Other recent articles and podcast with this autho…

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Should Christians Believe in the Pre-tribulational Rapture Theory? 20:42

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The pre-tribulational rapture theory, popularized by John Nelson Darby in the nineteenth century, contends that God has two distinct people and two distinct plans for their two distinct destinies. The church will be raptured—what David Jeremiah dubs “the Great Disappearance—seven years prior to the second coming of Christ, and Jews will suffer trib…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 389: Fear, Loathing, and Deconverting from the White Evangelical Church: A Review of ‘The Exvangelicals by Sara 1:03:43

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Sarah McCammon's The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church uses relevant anecdotes from her evangelical childhood and skillfully weaves her story together with sociological data and interviews of former evangelicals. Her conclusion is definitive. American evangelicalism actually causes harm. Tragically, McCammon en…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 388 Jainism: India’s other Religion 1:01:26

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Derek Cooper about his online article, “Jainism: India’s other Religion.” https://www.equip.org/articles/jainism-indias-other-religion/By The Christian Research Institute

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The Soul of Work | by Jordan Ballor 16:19

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Economic activity is the result of human labor. Though technology has increasingly depersonalized economic exchange, it is still a fundamental truth that work cannot be separated from the worker. The two exist in a symbiotic relationship. We often acknowledge one side of this relationship: work as a product of the worker. We see quality cabinetry a…

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Age of Nihilism: The Great War to the Culture Wars of Today 1:53:27

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“Before there was a West, there was Christendom.” Fr. John Strickland has written a monumental four-part history of Christendom—from the first millennium of Christendom which he deems “the age of paradise” to our current cultural condition which he labels “the age of nihilism.” telling the story of how both came to be. On this episode Fr. John Stri…

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Maximum Capacity: Totality in View 14:25

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Send us a Text Message. The Sacred Penning Podcast officially arrives 4.24.24 but here is another teaser bonus episode for you. Here is a glimpse into my heart and a bridge episode between what was The Joyful Journaling Podcast that evolved into-The Sacred Penning Podcast, Somatic Meditative Journaling. Journal your way to brighter days! Today, you…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 387 Judith Butler’s Theory of Gender Performativity: A Christian Response 1:08:13

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From media to public education to social media campaigns, the American populace has been told from nearly every angle that the traditional distinction between male and female that is nearly universal in human cultural experience is mistaken. It did not take long for public conversation to move from a discussion of gender dysphoria, which refers to …

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New Intro. Teaser: The Sacred Penning Podcast 0:51

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome! Enjoy this week's teaser episode! Here is our new Podcast intro.! Enjoy the music of sound practitioner Massood Taj, each episode, as his gifts set the stage for the healing, growth, and transformation that transpire during our sacred penning practice together! Check out his work at: http://www.massoodtaj.com/ Welco…

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Postmodern Realities Episode Episode 386 Can a Christian Attend a Gay Wedding? Alistair Begg and the Bad Pharisee 47:34

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article, “Can a Christian Attend a Gay Wedding? Alistair Begg and the Bad Pharisee”. https://www.equip.org/articles/can-a-christian-attend-a-gay-wedding-alistair-begg-and-the-bad-pharisee/ This is an online article from the Christian Research Journ…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 385 T.V. Review: Lessons in Anger: The Global Phenomenon of Bonnie Garmus’s ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ 50:55

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Hillary Ferrer about her online article, “T.V. Review: Lessons in Anger: The Global Phenomenon of Bonnie Garmus’s ‘Lessons in Chemistry'” https://www.equip.org/articles/t-v-review-lessons-in-anger-the-global-phenomenon-of-bonnie-garmuss-lessons-in-chemistry/ Other recent articl…

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Shepherding Clients: Pastoral Wisdom for Financial Advisors—Part 2 | by Winn Collier 14:27

4M ago14:27

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Today we are back with the second installment of Winn Collier’s two-part piece, “Shepherding Clients | Pastoral Wisdom for Financial Advisors.” In his first piece, Winn encouraged financial advisors to view their work as a ministry by keeping God at the center, listening well, and inviting clients into a larger story. This work, however, is not alw…

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How Secular Humanism Displaced Christianity in Modern Culture 2:01:05

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“Before there was a West, there was Christendom.” Fr. John Strickland has written a monumental four-part history of Christendom—from the first millennium of Christendom which he deems “the age of paradise” to our current cultural condition which he labels “the age of nihilism.” telling the story of how both came to be.On this episode Fr. John Stric…

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A Spring Surprise! 8:54

4M ago8:54

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Send us a Text Message. Surprise! It's been a minute hasn't it?! It's been a long Winter but Spring has arrived! Today is a gentle thank you and a warm welcome for what is to come. The Sacred Penning Podcast arrives 4.24.24. Here is a glimpse into my heart and a bridge episode between what was The Joyful Journaling Podcast that evolved into-The Sac…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 384 An Eternal Perspective on the Losses of Aging 44:48

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Elizabeth Turnage about her online article, “An Eternal Perspective on the Losses of Aging” https://www.equip.org/articles/an-eternal-perspective-on-the-losses-of-aging/ Other articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this authorEpisode 354 Hope for the Suffering Car…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 383 'Dune: Part Two' Film Review: We’re All Mad Down Here: Religious Fundamentalism in ‘Dune: Part Two’ 56:36

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online review article, “We’re All Mad Down Here: Religious Fundamentalism in Dune: Part Two” Note: This review contains spoilers for Dune: Part Two https://www.equip.org/articles/were-all-mad-down-here-religious-fundamentalism-in-dune-part-two/ Also see o…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 352 ENCORE Fire from the Gods How ‘Oppenheimer’ Mythologizes Twentieth Century America 1:06:32

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Please see this encore presentation of Episode 352: Fire from the Gods How ‘Oppenheimer’ Mythologizes Twentieth Century America that we did in August 2023. In March 2024, this film won the following Oscars. Best Picture, Best Director, Actor in a Leading Role, Actor in a Supporting Role, Cinematography, Original Score, and Film Editing. This Postmo…

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Shepherding Clients: Pastoral Wisdom for Financial Advisors—Part 1 | by Winn Collier 15:48

4M ago15:48

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If you are a financial advisor, or a client of one, then you likely know that good advising requires a certain level of relationship with the client. To understand how to wisely steward a client’s resources, the advisor must understand the client themselves. For the Christian financial advisor, this patient pursuit of wise personal guidance shares …

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Postmodern Realities Episode 382 Is Divine Determinism Biblical? 18:25

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Clay Jones about his online Viewpoint article, “Is Divine Determinism Biblical?”. https://www.equip.org/articles/is-divine-determinism-biblical/ Viewpoint articles address relevant contemporary issues in discernment and apologetics from a particular perspective that is usually …

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01 | Becoming Natural Trailer 2:43

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I am an Occupational Therapist and past pharmaceutical rep on a mission to share my journey to wellness after more than 25 years of chronic and debilitating Crohn’s Disease. Having been trained in the medical model, I thought any non-traditional treatment or medicine was crazy talk. Until I was desperate when my doctors ran out of answers.…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 381 Christianity is Narrow. It Should Not Impose Its Views On Everyone 1:12:08

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A common question on high school and university campuses to discuss issues like abortion is, “Why should we be forced to live by Christian beliefs?” Most college students reject the Bible as authoritative, reject the central tenets of the Christian faith, and even worse, associate Christianity with concepts like oppression of women, hatred of sexua…

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Age of Division—Great Schism to Protestant Reformation 1:41:00

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Before there was a West, there was Christendom.” Fr. John Strickland has written a monumental four-part history of Christendom—from the first millennium of Christendom which he deems “the age of paradise” to our current cultural condition which he labels “the age of nihilism.” telling the story of how both came to be.Fr. John Strickland joins Hank …

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Postmodern Realities Episode 380 Mere Simulation: A Review of ‘Freud’s Last Session’ 46:29

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL authors David and Marybeth Baggett about their article entitled, “Mere Simulation: A Review of ‘Freud’s Last Session’”. https://www.equip.org/articles/mere-simulation-a-review-of-freuds-last-session/ (Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Freud’s Last Session.) Other podcas…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 379 Enough For What? A Review of Scot McKnight’s ‘The Bible is Not Enough’ 46:42

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy her article “Enough For What? A Review of Scot McKnight’s The Bible is Not Enough” which is part of the ongoing column entitled, “Theological Trends”. https://www.equip.org/articles/enough-for-what-a-review-of-scot-mcknights-the-bible-is-not-enough/ Other recent ar…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 378 New Culture Critique Column: The Christian Self for Troubled Times and Meaning, Work, and the Value of Pers 54:29

5M ago54:29

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Doug Groothius about the first two articles in a new and ongoing column from him entitled, “Cultural Critique”. The first article covers, “The Christian Self for Troubled Times: From Random to Redeemed”.https://www.equip.org/articles/the-christian-self-for-troubled-times-from-r…

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The First Thousand Years: Christendom from Pentecost to the First Millennium 1:45:59

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“Before there was a West, there was Christendom.” Fr. John Strickland has written a monumental four-part history of Christendom—from the first millennium of Christendom which he deems “the age of paradise” to our current cultural condition which he labels “the age of nihilism.” telling the story of how both came to be. On this episode Fr. John Stri…

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