Best Christian Reseatch Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 448: We Used Up All the Perfect: Andor and the Limits of Star Wars 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: Apple TV’s ‘Severance’ and the Continuity of Identity Problem and ‘Severance’ and the Good Life 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 …

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Priests of History: Stewarding the Past in an Ahistoric Age with Sarah Irving-Stonebraker 1:45:45

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How can Christians engage meaningfully with history? In an age underpinned by the idea that life is about self-invention and fulfilment, contemporary Western culture holds that the past has little to teach us. We live in an age that historian Sarah Irving-Stonebraker terms as the “Ahistoric Age,” in which we are profoundly disconnected from history…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 440: Reimagining ‘Snow White’: How Counterfeits Reveal the True 43:25

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her review article,”Reimagining ‘Snow White’: How Counterfeits Reveal the True”. (Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for the live-action film Snow White.)This is also part of Anne’s ongoing “Theological Trends Column”. https://www.equip.org/article…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 439: The ‘Juror #2’ in Everyone 1:14:27

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author David Hagopian about his review article, “The ‘Juror #2’ in Everyone”. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-juror-2-in-everyone/ [Editor’s Note: WARNING — This article contains significant spoilers for Juror #2, including key plot twists.] Related articles and podcasts by this au…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 438: Is Everybody Traumatized, and Do We All Need Therapy? 1:26:10

2M ago1:26:10

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Alisa Ruddell about her article, “Is Everybody Traumatized, and Do We All Need Therapy?”. Coming Soon!Note: this is a Viewpoint article. Viewpoint articles address relevant contemporary issues in discernment and apologetics from a particular perspective that is usually not shar…

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Does the West Need a Religious Revival? with David Hanegraaff 1:33:02

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Does the West need a religious revival? This was the subject of a debate hosted by The Free Press at the Paramount Theater in Austin Texas on February 27th. The debate pitted two religious advocates—Ayan Hirsi Ali and Ross Douthat—against two avowed atheists—Michael Shermer and Adam Carolla—in search of an answer. The scene of current affairs in th…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 437: What is Truth in ‘Dune: Prophecy’? 1:07:31

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, “What is Truth in ‘Dune: Prophecy’?.” Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy.]This is also part of the ongoing column by Cole entitled, Cultural Apologetics. https://www.equip.org/articles/what-is-truth-in-dune-prophecy/ …

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 436: Why Read Books? 1:23:13

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Doug Groothuis about his article, “Why Read Books?.”This is also part of Doug’s ongoing “Cultural Critique Column”. https://www.equip.org/articles/why-read-books// Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 424 Of God and Dogs, With Constant Reference to Sunny“Of God …

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 435: The Pathos of the Reflective Naturalist: Meaning, Happiness, and Eternity in our Hearts 53:45

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Melissa Cain Travis about her article, “The Pathos of the Reflective Naturalist: Meaning, Happiness, and Eternity in our Hearts.” https://www.equip.org/articles/the-pathos-of-the-reflective-naturalist-meaning-happiness-and-eternity-in-our-hearts/ Related articles and podcasts b…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 434: Another Book About Cults? A Review of J. W. Ocker’s ‘Cult Following’ 48:01

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Mendenwaldt about her article, “Another Book About Cults? A Review of J. W. Ocker’s ‘Cult Following’”. https://www.equip.org/articles/another-book-about-cults-a-review-of-j-w-ockers-cult-following/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 409 When Physical T…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 433: ‘Am I Racist?’ Reveals DEI’s Counterfeit Redemptionon on 52:00

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Matthew Kennedy about his article, “‘Am I Racist?’ Reveals DEI’s Counterfeit Redemption“.[Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for Am I Racist?] https://www.equip.org/articles/am-i-racist-reveals-deis-counterfeit-redemption/ Related articles and podcasts to this subjec…

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Are you ready for Humans 2.0? Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism with Fuz Rana 1:38:26

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Are you ready for Humans 2.0? Whether you like it or not—this is happening. From transhumanism to AI, science and technology are progressing at a pace unprecedented in human history and this rate of change can leave many people—Christians or otherwise—feeling disoriented. But these are not subjects that Christians can simply ignore—we must educate …

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 432- Horror and Hospitality in ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ by Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1:11:41

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Stephen Mitchell about his article, “Love (Not Rocks) All the Way Down: Horror and Hospitality in ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ by Samuel Taylor Coleridge”. https://www.equip.org/articles/love-not-rocks-all-the-way-down-horror-and-hospitality-in-the-rime-of-the-ancient-mari…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast 431: John Searle: Unwitting Ally of the Soul (Philosophers Series) 44:36

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author R. Keith Loftin about his article, “John Searle: Unwitting Ally of the Soul”. This is also part of our ongoing Philosophers Series. https://www.equip.org/articles/john-searle-unwitting-ally-of-the-soul/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 407 Consciousness, AI,…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast 430: Space Pirates and Treasure Planets: A Review of ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ 59:36

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, ” Space Pirates and Treasure Planets: A Review of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew“. [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.] This is also part of new ongoing column by Cole Burgett entitled, Cultural Apologetics. http…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 429: How Greek Myth, Tragedy, And Philosophy Point to Christian Truth 57:12

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Louis Markos about his article, “How Greek Myth, Tragedy, And Philosophy Point to Christian Truth“. https://www.equip.org/articles/how-greek-myth-tragedy-and-philosophy-point-to-christian-truth/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Hank Unplugged:How to Explain Hell wit…

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Unnatural Death: Medicine’s Descent from Healing to Killing with Richard Weikart 1:41:37

4M ago1:41:37

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What was the 5th leading cause of death in Canada in 2023? Shockingly, it was medical assistance in dying (MAiD) and accounted for one out of every twenty deaths. Unfortunately, Canada is not an anomaly, but part of a global trend in terms of how societies are changing when it comes to sanctity of life—and death. How did we reach this place? Hank H…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 428: The New Religion In Public Schools: Progressivism and the Trojan Horse Called SEL 1:05:39

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Bill Westers about his article, “The New Religion In Public Schools: Progressivism and the Trojan Horse Called SEL”. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-new-religion-in-public-schools-progressivism-and-the-trojan-horse-called-sel/ Related articles to topic: The Yoga Boom: A Call…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 427 Grief, Loneliness, Friendship, and Robots: How Apple TV+’s ‘Sunny’ Shows Us About Human Nature 1:18:18

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lisa Cooper about her online article entitled, “Grief, Loneliness, Friendship, and Robots: How Apple TV+’s Sunny Shows Us About Human Nature”. [Editors’ Note: This review contains spoilers for Sunny.] https://www.equip.org/articles/grief-loneliness-friendship-and-robots-how-app…

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The Harvest is Plentiful, The Workers Are Few with K.P. Yohannan 1:52:14

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This year was a reminder of the ephemeral reality of our earthly experience. Last Christmas we sent out a Christmas card featuring a joyful photo of Hank from a trip to India—a trip with his dear Friend K.P. Yohannan where they witnessed firsthand our ongoing Going Global efforts in the 10-40 window and excitedly discussed plans to continue to carr…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 426 Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev Karla 1:00:43

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article entitled, “Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev Karla”. https://www.equip.org/articles/leaving-church-finding-a-platform-a-look-at-the-content-of-rev-karla/ This is also part of Anne's ongoing “Theological Trends…

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The Greatest Partition in Human History—Christmas 2024 9:43

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Once again you and I find ourselves perched on the eve of the annual Christmas day celebration. And as such, we do well to remember our Lord’s words concerning the reason He condescended to cloak Himself in human flesh. “The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost” (Luke 19:10). This Christmas Eve may you and I not trivialize the Christma…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 425: Film Review: Netflix’s Mary 58:20

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett and is a stand-alone, audio-only episode (no written review) that discusses the Netflix film “Mary,” Released on December 6, 2024. It was Directed by D. J. Caruso and written by Timothy Michael Hayes. Also included is an in-depth discussion about Christians making …

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God Saved My Life 5 Years Ago—What Now? A Personal Message From Hank 15:43

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I am five years removed from a stem-cell transplant that saved my life. And seven years removed from an initial cancer diagnosis of stage four mantle cell lymphoma. I greet you with a heart of gratitude but also a spirit of resolve. Resolve to remember that life is fleeting. Resolve captured by the words, “Only one life, ’twill soon be past, only w…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 424 Of God and Dogs, With Constant Reference to Sunny 42:09

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Douglas Groothuis about his online article entitled, “Of God and Dogs, With Constant Reference to Sunny“ https://www.equip.org/articles/of-god-and-dogs-with-constant-reference-to-sunny/ This is also part of Doug’s ongoing “Cultural Critique Column”. Related Articles and Podcast…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 423 Walking with Christ through Grief: The Journey to Glory 58:27

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage about her online article entitled, “Walking with Christ through Grief: The Journey to Glory”. https://www.equip.org/articles/walking-with-christ-through-grief-the-journey-to-glory/ This is part three of a three part series with the Part One being “Lea…

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The Paradisaical Transformation of the Cosmos 1:12:21

6M ago1:12:21

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What does Hank Hanegraaff mean when he talks about the "Paradisiacal Transformation of the Cosmos?" It is a message with a mandate—a reminder of the energy by which we are able to transform the cosmos. The energy that St. Paul invoked when he spoke of being energized by all His energy which so powerfully energizes me. This is the energy that alone …

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Postmodern Realities Episode 422 Gene Editing and the Abolition of Man: A Reflection on ‘Upgrade’ by Blake Crouch and the New Science of CRI 57:36

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Rebekah Valerius about her online article entitled, “Gene Editing and the Abolition of Man: A Reflection on Upgrade by Blake Crouch and the New Science of CRISPR” https://www.equip.org/articles/gene-editing-and-the-abolition-of-man-a-reflection-on-upgrade-by-blake-crouch-and-th…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 421 ‘Conclave’ Film Review-Identity Politics and Doubt Comes to the Sistine Chapel 54:17

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article entitled, “Conclave Film Review–Identity Politics and Doubt Comes to the Sistine Chapel”This article is also part of Anne Kennedy’s ongoing Theological Trends Column. [Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for Conclave.] https://www…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 420: ‘Heretic’ The Gospel According to Mr. Reed 59:45

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online article entitled, “Heretic: The Gospel According to Mr. Reed”.[Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for Heretic: The Gospel According to Mr. Reed.] https://www.equip.org/articles/heretic-the-gospel-according-to-mr-reed/ Related Articles an…

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Apostle to the Hungry: Bishop Themi of Sierra Leone 1:28:27

7M ago1:28:27

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A rock star, atheist, Marxist, world-class theologian, African missionary, and a Greek Orthodox Bishop all in one lifetime? Hank Hanegraaff is joined by Bishop Themi—a personal hero of his and a beacon of hope and inspiration to millions of Christians around the globe. Bishop Themi earned degrees in theology, languages, and Biblical studies at some…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 419: Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Widening of God’s Mercy: Sexuality 1:00:21

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article entitled, “Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of The Widening of God’s Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story“.This article is also part of Anne Kennedy’s ongoing Theological Trends Column.https://www.equip.…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 418 Science, Spirituality, and C. S. Lewis – An Analysis of the Space Trilogy 1:05:27

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online article entitled, “Science, Spirituality, and C. S. Lewis – An Analysis of the Space Trilogy“ https://www.equip.org/articles/science-spirituality-and-c-s-lewis-an-analysis-of-the-space-trilogy/ . Other podcasts and articles of interest by this auth…

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The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos is Designed for Discovery 2:02:46

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Is earth a privileged planet or merely an insignificant speck of soil aimlessly adrift in a meaningless universe? Evidence refutes the principle of mediocrity—demonstrating that our earth is singularly privileged and designed for discovery. Jay Richards again joins Hank Hanegraaff to give the reasons why in this compelling conversation that clearly…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 417: Review of ‘Gravity Falls’ and ‘The Book of Bill’ 1:07:30

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Madenwaldt about her online article entitled, “Gravity Falls and The Book of Bill: When Entertainment is a Portal to the Occult.”https://www.equip.org/articles/gravity-falls-and-the-book-of-bill-when-entertainment-is-a-portal-to-the-occult/ Also be sure to check out Lin…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 416: The Art of Bracketing in Apologetics: Switching Ground Without Losing Ground 40:34

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Doug Groothuis about his online article entitled, “The Art of Bracketing in Apologetics: Switching Ground Without Losing Ground”. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-art-of-bracketing-in-apologetics-switching-ground-without-losing-ground/ This is also part of Doug’s ongoing “Cul…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 415: The Subtle Art of Corruption in the Sophomore Season of ‘The Rings of Power’ 1:06:25

8M ago1:06:25

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Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” This famous quote, attributed to Lord Acton, could just as easily serve as the thesis statement for the sophomore season of Amazon’s streaming hit, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Further exploring the Second Age of Middle-earth, the allure and peril of unchecked power and …

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An Iconoclast of Evolution– A Tribute to Jonathan Wells 1:18:25

8M ago1:18:25

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Other than Scripture, Darwin’s magnum opus, The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, might be the most significant literary work in history. light of the unprecedented impact of Darwinian dogma, it would be reasonable to expect it to be solidly rooted in truth. In reality, evolution is rooted in metaphysical contentions and mythological…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 414: Strange Happenings in Utah: The Phenomenon of Skinwalker Ranch 1:00:43

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Madenwaldt about her online article entitled, “Strange Happenings in Utah: The Phenomenon of Skinwalker Ranch”. https://www.equip.org/articles/strange-happenings-in-utah-the-phenomenon-of-skinwalker-ranch/ There’s a place in Arizona near the New Mexico border where lege…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 413: A Christian’s Response to Pastor Lawson’s Moral Failure 52:40

8M ago52:40

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article entitled, "A Christian’s Response to Pastor Lawson’s Moral Failure".https://www.equip.org/articles/a-christians-response-to-pastor-lawsons-moral-failure/ This article is also part of Anne Kennedy's ongoing Theological Trends Column.This is …

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