Best Christian Reseatch Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Postmodern Realities Episode 405 Faith, Family, and Fear: The Films of M. Night Shyamalan 41:00

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online article entitled, “Faith, Family, and Fear: The Films of M. Night Shyamalan.” [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Trap.] https://www.equip.org/articles/faith-family-and-fear-the-films-of-m-night-shyamalan/ Related Articles:I See Dead …

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The Most Important Issue of Them All—Abortion 57:05

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Most Americans want legal access to abortion. It is likely one of the issues that will determine what politicians get elected—as many politicians today say that unless you have a moderate position when it comes to abortion it is virtually impossible to get elected—even conservative Christians. Abortion is not just an issue—it’s the issue. Yet far t…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 405 Non-Christians, Death, and Comforting the Bereaved 41:00

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Always hold out hope to grieving families. Salvation rests in the person and work of Christ alone, who is both abounding in mercy and able to bring sinners to Himself at any moment and in any circumstance. This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Matt Kennedy about his online article, entitled, “Non-Christians, Death,…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 404 A String of Losses for the Pro-Life Movement and Our Message of Hope 1:09:41

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Jay Watts about his online article entitled, “The World is Changed: A String of Losses for the Pro-Life Movement and Our Message of Hope.” https://www.equip.org/articles/the-world-is-changed-a-string-of-losses-for-the-pro-life-movement-and-our-message-of-hope/ Other similar rec…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 403 Twisters Film Review 53:39

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett in this special bonus episode which is a review of the movie, Twisters. Other recent articles and podcasts by this author:Christopher NolanEpisode 400: Rage Against the Dying of the Light: Christopher Nolan’s Fighting FilmographyRage Against the Dying of the Light:…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 402: Blessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David French 1:16:54

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article, which is part of her ongoing Column Series, Theological Trends , entitled “Blessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David French”. This particular article is also a Viewpoint article. Viewpoint articles address relevant contempo…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 401 How Truth Works 49:09

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Doug Groothius about his online article, which is part of his ongoing Column Series, Cultural Critique , entitled “How Truth Works”. https://www.equip.org/articles/how-truth-works/ Other recent articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 393: Refuting The View: Religion Is A M…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

4M ago1:53:27

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

6M ago1:12:08

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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

6M 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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Postmodern Realities Episode 377 The Danger of Rewriting Jesus: A Review of ‘The Book of Clarence’ 54:29

7M ago54:29

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL authors Cole Burgett and C.L. Mitchell about Mitchell's online article, "The Danger of Rewriting Jesus: A Review of The Book of Clarence". https://www.equip.org/articles/the-danger-of-rewriting-jesus-a-review-of-the-book-of-clarence/ [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for T…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 376 Jeff and Shaleia Divine and Escaping Twin Flames Universe 1:20:02

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Medenwaldt about her online article, “Escaping Twin Flames: Why People are Falling for the Love Cult”. https://www.equip.org/articles/escaping-twin-flames-why-people-are-falling-for-the-love-cult/ Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this au…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 375: The Satanic Temple Abortion Clinic: A Critical Assessment 54:45

7M ago54:45

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author John D. Ferrer about his online article, “The Satanic Temple Abortion Clinic: A Critical Assessment https://www.equip.org/articles/the-satanic-temple-abortion-clinic-a-critical-review/ Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author:Episode 361 Wha…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 374 Did Pope Francis Authorize Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples? 52:30

7M ago52:30

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about the first in a new and ongoing column entitled, “Theological Trends”. Covered in this first column is “Did Pope Francis Authorize Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples?”. https://www.equip.org/articles/did-pope-francis-authorize-priests-to-bless-same-sex-couples/…

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Does Church History Matter? The Rise and Fall of What the West Once Was 1:44:14

7M ago1:44:14

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Does Church history matter? In an age marked by division, Christians of all traditions can almost assuredly agree that we are currently living in an age of cultural decline. Believing in the transformational power of historical understanding, Fr. John Strickland has written a monumental four-part history of Christendom—from the first millennium of…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 373 A Christian Response to Scrolling and Doomscrolling 1:04:12

8M ago1:04:12

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With the ever-multiplying options for social media platforms to engage with, influencers to follow, social trends to capitalize on, and stratifying social issues to research and form opinions about, getting away from our electronic devices can be harder than ever. And with those devices comes rampant temptation to engage with any and all kinds of i…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 268 ENCORE I’ll Start My Diet Tomorrow: A Christian Makes a New Year’s Resolution 53:19

8M ago53:19

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Please see this encore presentation of Episode 268 ENCORE I’ll Start My Diet Tomorrow: A Christian Makes a New Year’s Resolution that we did in December 2021 as the content itself is still applicable around this time of year. Should Christians make New Year’s resolutions? And if so, what kind? Are there any guiding biblical principles that might in…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 372 Painkiller: A Movie Review of ‘The Iron Claw’ 1:23:32

8M ago1:23:32

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online article, ” Movie Review of ‘The Iron Claw’ ”Coming Soon! Note: This review contains spoilers for The Iron Claw. https://www.equip.org/articles/painkiller-a-movie-review-of-the-iron-claw/ Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featu…

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