Best Christian Reseatch Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Christ is Born—Glorify Him! A Message from Hank Hanegraaff 9:43

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We wish you a Merry Christmas—and a reminder of the proverbial reason for the season. Our prayer is that, amid the noise surrounding modern-day Christmas celebrations, we may as yet hear the faint echo of Isaiah's earth-shattering pronouncement: "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Emmanuel." And, "he will save his p…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 477: Aristotle And C.S. Lewis on Virtue 44:58

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Louis Markos about his article, “Aristotle And C.S. Lewis on Virtue “. https://www.equip.org/articles/aristotle-and-c-s-lewis-on-virtue/ One way you can support our online articles and podcasts is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10, which is …

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 476: Examining Wicked and Wicked: For Good Through Varied Perspectives 52:08

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Alexa Cramer about her article, “Examining ‘Wicked’ and ‘Wicked: For Good’ Through Varied Perspectives“. [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Wicked and Wicked: For Good.] https://www.equip.org/articles/examining-wicked-and-wicked-for-good-through-varied-perspectiv…

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Is Annihilationism Biblical? 19:02

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Annihilationism is the view that no one suffers for eternity in hell--because according to annihilationism there is no hell. Rather, those who persist until death in their rejection of God’s gracious gift of salvation are snuffed out of existence entirely. Just as universalism is the rage in liberal Christianity, so too annihilationism has gained m…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 475: Is Good Christian Parenting a Myth? A Review of ‘The Myth of Good Christian Parenting' 1:02:35

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her article, “Is Good Christian Parenting a Myth? A Review of ‘The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families’ by Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis" https://www.equip.org/articles/is-good-ch…

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Has Christ Returned as a Female? The Dangerous Cult Making This Claim with Hank Hanegraaff 26:11

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Has Christ returned as a female in China? Believe it or not, this is the shameless assertion of the Church of the Almighty God, also known as Eastern Lightning. Unfortunately, this is not a fringe group of fanatics, but a cult that is growing globally with millions of devotees and deep pockets. This edition of Hank Unplugged is dedicated to discuss…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 474: Review of ‘The Sacred Chain’ without an Anchor: A Christian Adrift in Darwinian Seas 40:02

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author John A. Bloom about his article, “‘The Sacred Chain’ without an Anchor: A Christian Adrift in Darwinian Seas‘”.https://www.equip.org/articles/the-sacred-chain-without-an-anchor-a-christian-adrift-in-darwinian-seas/ One way you can support our online articles and podcasts is by …

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 473: Pop Culture’s Idea of Shame and Spirituality: A Review of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ 55:34

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Alexa Cramer about her article, “Pop Culture’s Idea of Shame and Spirituality: A Review of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters'”. Coming Soon! [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for K-Pop Demon Hunters .] https://www.equip.org/articles/pop-cultures-idea-of-shame-and-spirituality-a-…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 472: The Man and the Monster: A Review of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein 55:00

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, “The Man and the Monster: A Review of Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’“.This also part of Cole’s ongoing column, Cultural Apologetics. [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein on Netflix.] https://www…

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Why You Should Read Proverbs Every Day 11:25

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Hank Hanegraaff reads The Book of Proverbs every single day. On this short edition of the Hank Unplugged podcast Hank tells you why that is such an important practice in his life and why you should begin doing the same thing every single day. We promise you won’t regret it. For further study: CRI Resource: Little Red Book of Wisdom. https://www.equ…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 471: ‘Alien: Earth’ and the Search for Immortality 55:42

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Robert Velarde about his article, “’Alien: Earth’ and the Search for Immortality”. https://www.equip.org/articles/alien-earth-and-the-search-for-immortality/ One way you can support our online articles and podcasts is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, …

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 470: Does the Bible Teach Complementarity? 52:22

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her article, “Does the Bible Teach Complementarity? ’”. This is also part of Anne’s ongoing column, Theological Trends. https://www.equip.org/articles/does-the-bible-teach-complementarity/ .Please click here for information on receiving Complementarity: Digni…

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Is Mormonism Christianity? 24:51

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In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, Hank Hanegraaff would like to propose an all too relevant question: “Is Mormonism Christian?” Why? Because a prevalent narrative surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Orem Utah, is that Tyler Robinson, Kirk’s alleged assassin, grew up in a good conservative Christian family. In truth, Tyler …

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 469: The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World’s Foremost Big Story Historian 1:14:25

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Jay Watts about his article, “The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World’s Foremost Big Story Historian’”. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-incredulity-of-yuval-noah-harari-evaluating-the-worlds-foremost-big-story-historian/ Related articles and podcasts featu…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 468:Channeling the Dead—A Christian Response to Mediums 57:35

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Medenwaldt about her article, “Channeling the Dead—A Christian Response to Mediums’”. This is also part of Lindsey’s ongoing column, The Fringe Files. https://www.equip.org/articles/channeling-the-dead-a-christian-response-to-mediums/ Related articles and podcasts featu…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 467: Behind the Crystal Ball: The Spiritual Risks of Seeing Psychics 57:53

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Mendenwaldt about her article, “Behind the Crystal Ball: The Spiritual Risks of Seeing Psychics’”. https://www.equip.org/articles/behind-the-crystal-ball-the-spiritual-risks-of-seeing-psychics/ This is also part of Lindsey’s ongoing column, The Fringe Files. Related Pod…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 466: A Review of ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ All’s Well That Ends Well: 54:33

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, “All’s Well That Ends Well: A Review of ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’”. This also part of Cole’s ongoing column, Cultural Apologetics.[Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for The Conjuring: Last Rites.][Please also see Editors’ Note at the…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 465: Update on Jen Hatmaker 42:19

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy and is an audio update on the ministry of Jen Hatmaker.For Anne’s blog post regarding Jen Hatmaker’s new interview with the New York Times and her new book Awake please click here. https://annekennedy.substack.com/p/jen-hatmaker-and-jesus?utm_source=publication-sea…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 464: Opening-out Delight:Romantic Love as Divine Sign in the Novels of Walker Percy 57:26

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Stephen Mitchell about his article, “Opening-out Delight: Romantic Love as Divine Sign in the Novels of Walker Percy” https://www.equip.org/articles/opening-out-delight-romantic-love-as-divine-sign-in-the-novels-of-walker-percy/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Epis…

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Charlie Kirk: Casualty of the Woke War on the West 28:13

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On September 10th Charlie Kirk was killed in broad daylight on a college campus in Utah by the alleged assassin Tyler Robinson. Another casualty of the woke war on the West. An insidious revolt that many Christians have a hard time wrapping their minds around, which is why this edition of Hank Unplugged is dedicated to summarizing the issue at hand…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 463: Are Pastors and Church Government Biblical? Authority and the Church in the New Testament Era and 58:53

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Matthew Kennedy about his article, “Are Pastors and Church Government Biblical? Authority and the Church in the New Testament Era and Beyond” https://www.equip.org/articles/are-pastors-and-church-government-biblical-authority-and-the-church-in-the-new-testament-era-and-beyond/ …

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 462: G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Orthodoxy’ and Christian Enchantment 45:06

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Rebekah Valerius about her article, “G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Orthodoxy’ and Christian Enchantment”https://www.equip.org/articles/g-k-chestertons-orthodoxy-and-christian-enchantment/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 422 Gene Editing and the Abolition of Man: A Ref…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 461: Review of ‘Lower Than The Angels: A History Of Sex and Christianity by Diarmaid MacCulloch 42:34

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her article, “Historian Diarmaid MacCulloch’s Lens on Sex and Marriage: Summary Critique of ‘Lower Than The Angels: A History Of Sex and Christianity’” This is also part of Anne’s ongoing column “Theological Trends”. https://www.equip.org/articles/historian-d…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 460: The Death of Credentials: How Social Media Influencers Dumbed Us Down & Made Everything Worse 39:11

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Doug Groothuis about his article, “The Death of Credentials: How Social Media Influencers Dumbed us Down and Made Everything Worse.” This is also part of Doug’s ongoing “Cultural Critique Column”. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-death-of-credentials-how-social-media-influenc…

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The Little Red Book of Wisdom with Mark DeMoss 1:43:47

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If wisdom is so important in the life of a Christian, why is it that so many of us fail to develop disciplines that will lead us to lives of wisdom? Hank Hanegraaff has been friends with Mark DeMoss for over 40 years and on this episode, Mark joins the Hank to discuss a passion that they both share in common--wisdom literature. Mark DeMoss is so pa…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 459: The Graveyard Spiral of Walton’s ‘New Explorations in the Lost World of Genesis’ 47:27

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author John Bloom about his article, “The Graveyard Spiral of Walton’s ‘New Explorations in the Lost World of Genesis’”. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-graveyard-spiral-of-waltons-new-explorations-in-the-lost-world-of-genesis/ Related Articles by this author:Lost World of John Wal…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 458: A Christian Exploration of the Baha’i Faith 53:27

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Derek Cooper about his article, “A Christian Exploration of the Baha’i Faith” . https://www.equip.org/articles/a-christian-exploration-of-the-bahai-faith/ Other articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 388 Jainism: India’s other ReligionJainism: India’s other Religion Don’…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 457: A Film Review of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’Family First: 58:19

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, “Family First: A Film Review of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’” . This also part of Cole’s ongoing column, Cultural Apologetics.[Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Fantastic Four: First Steps.] https://www.equip.org/articles/fami…

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God’s View of Time: Kairos vs. Chronos with David Hanegraaff 26:24

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God doesn’t see time the way we do. While we live according to hours, deadlines, and a focus fixed on the future (chronos), God operates in kairos—sacred moments filled with purpose and a pursuit of being fully present. We can sanctify chronological time by living with eternity in mind—sensing God’s presence in every moment. In this episode, David …

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 456: Christian Idolatry? Evaluating Bethel Church and Bill Johnson 1:10:50

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her article, “Christian Idolatry? Evaluating Bethel Church and Bill Johnson“. This also part of Anne’s ongoing column, Theological Trends. https://www.equip.org/articles/christian-idolatry-evaluating-bethel-church-and-bill-johnson/ Other articles related to t…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 455: A Review of Superman (2025): Up, Up, and Away (Again) 1:09:53

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, “Up, Up, and Away (Again): A Review of Superman (2025) “. This also part of Cole’s ongoing column, Cultural Apologetics.[Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Superman (2025).] https://www.equip.org/articles/up-up-and-away-again-a-revi…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 454: Crystals: Vibrations, Energy, and Healing Power? 48:25

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Mendenwaldt about her article, “Crystals: Vibrations, Energy, and Healing Power?”. https://www.equip.org/articles/crystals-vibrations-energy-and-healing-power/ Note this article is the first in a new and to be ongoing Column by Lindsey Mendenwaldt entitled the Fringe Fi…

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When God Calls You He Equips You with David Hanegraaff 48:25

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Have you ever felt like the least qualified person in the room? David Hanegraaff discusses what it is like growing up as the son of the “Bible Answer Man” and how he does his best to say yes to the call of the Lord even when he feels unqualified. David has learned to overcome self-doubt by trusting the Lord and taking those leaps of faith—because w…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 453 A Review of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ 52:32

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, “Man Creates Something Worse than Dinosaurs: A Review of Jurassic World Rebirth “. https://www.equip.org/articles/man-creates-something-worse-than-dinosaurs-a-review-of-jurassic-world-rebirth/ This also part of Cole’s ongoing column, Cultural Apo…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 452: Has Science Swallowed the Myth of Jonah’s Whale? 34:42

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author William P. Cheshire about his article, “Has Science Swallowed the Myth of Jonah’s Whale? “. https://www.equip.org/articles/has-science-swallowed-the-myth-of-jonahs-whale/ Don’t miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite …

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 451: Beth Allison Barr: Becoming the Leader She Knew Could Be: A Review of ‘Becoming the Pastor’s Wife: 45:53

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her article, “Beth Allison Barr: Becoming the Leader She Knew Could Be: A Review of ‘Becoming the Pastor’s Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman’s Path to Ministry’ “. This is also part of Anne’s ongoing “Theological Trends Column”. https://www.eq…

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Exposing Eastern Lightning: Hank Hanegraaff’s Urgent Fiscal Year-End Message 18:59

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Make sure to listen to this special message as Hank Hanegraaff reflects on the fiscal year’s end, he underscores Christian unity and global missions while warning of The Church of Almighty God (Eastern Lightning), which claims a Chinese woman is the reincarnated Christ and fulfillment of Jesus’s Olivet Discourse. Doctrinally deviant and sociologica…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 450: A Film Review of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 41:17

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Phil Tallon about his article, “The Living Manifestation of Destiny: The Meaning in the Mission: Impossible Movies “. [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Mission Impossible — The Final Reckoning.] https://www.equip.org/articles/the-living-manifestation-of-destiny-…

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PMR Episode 449: George Herbert’s Devotional Poetry: An Apologist’s Guide to God’s Call, Prayer, and Gospel Transformation 53:36

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Louis Markos about his article, “George Herbert’s Devotional Poetry: An Apologist’s Guide to God’s Call, Prayer, and Gospel Transformation:" https://www.equip.org/articles/george-herberts-devotional-poetry-an-apologists-guide-to-gods-call-prayer-and-gospel-transformation/ Relat…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 448: Review of TV Andor 1:06:28

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, “We Used Up All the Perfect: Andor and the Limits of Star Wars“. https://www.equip.org/articles/we-used-up-all-the-perfect-andor-and-the-limits-of-star-wars/ This is also part of Cole’s ongoing Cultural Apologetics Column.[Editor’s Note: This rev…

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Nothing Left to Prove, So Much Left to Do with Larry Johnston 1:27:27

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The following interview is from 2017, when Hank Hanegraaff was joined by the eminently quotable Larry Johnston, a friend and colleague of over forty years, for a wide-ranging conversation certain to send you searching for a dictionary. Today, Larry is absent from the body, present with the Lord. We don’t know the date of our death, but apart from t…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 447: Questions and Doubts: 5 DON’Ts for Christian Parents 59:24

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Bill Westers about his article, “Questions and Doubts: 5 DON’Ts for Christian Parents”. https://www.equip.org/articles/questions-and-doubts-5-donts-for-christian-parents/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 428: The New Religion In Public Schools: Progressivism…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 446: That Sounds Really Hard: Assessing the Theology of Peter Enns 52:54

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her review article, “That Sounds Really Hard: Assessing the Theology of Peter Enns”. https://www.equip.org/articles/that-sounds-really-hard-assessing-the-theology-of-peter-enns/ This is also part of Anne’s ongoing “Theological Trends Column”. Related articles…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 445: How the Church Can Address the Crisis of Identity and Belief Among Gen Z Women 1:06:18

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lisa Cooper about her article, “How the Church Can Address the Crisis of Identity and Belief Among Gen Z Women”. https://www.equip.org/articles/how-the-church-can-address-the-crisis-of-identity-and-belief-among-gen-z-women/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 4…

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PMR Episode 444 Persons Don’t Disintegrate: Review of Apple TV’s ‘Severance’ 1:25:17

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Melissa Cain Travis about her article, “Persons Don’t Disintegrate: Apple TV’s ‘Severance’ and the Continuity of Identity Problem” https://www.equip.org/articles/persons-dont-disintegrate-apple-tvs-severance-and-the-continuity-of-identity-problem/ and Julie Miller about her sid…

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Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America’s Christian Leaders Are Failing — and What We Can Do About It with John West 2:12:56

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What if American culture isn’t collapsing because of crusading secularists? What if it’s failing because many leading Christians identify more with secular elites than with their fellow believers? Dr. John West joins Hank Hanegraaff to discuss how he wrote Stockholm Syndrome Christianity as a warning to the body of Christ—a warning not to capitulat…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 443: Blades, Spirits, and the Sacred: Encountering Shintoism in Assassin’s Creed Shadows 1:10:23

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, “Blades, Spirits, and the Sacred: Encountering Shintoism in Assassin’s Creed Shadows”. https://www.equip.org/articles/blades-spirits-and-the-sacred-encountering-shintoism-in-assassins-creed-shadows/ This is also part of Cole’s ongoing Cultural Ap…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 442: Consciously Dreaming: A Look at Lucid Dreams 55:42

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Medenwaldt about her article, “Consciously Dreaming: A Look at Lucid Dreams”. https://www.equip.org/articles/consciously-dreaming-a-look-at-lucid-dreams/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 434: Another Book About Cults? A Review of J. W. Ocker’s ‘Cult …

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Why Should Christians Serve on a Jury? ( A Special Postmodern Realities Podblast) 4:54

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Everyone seems to take jury service lightly and try to get out of it. But what are biblical reasons why Christians should want to and in fact serve on a jury? This excerpt from Episode 439 of Postmodern Realities Podcast is from a conversation with JOURNAL author and attorney David Hagopian about his film review article, “The ‘Juror #2’ in Everyone…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 441: Exploring “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) Decisions with Hope 1:06:17

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Jay Watts about his article ,”Exploring DNR Decisions with Hope”. https://www.equip.org/articles/exploring-do-not-resuscitate-dnr-decisions-with-hope/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 404 A String of Losses for the Pro-Life Movement and Our Message of HopeA …