This is Episode 190 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ The Lunar New Year Animals: A Christian Examination of the Chinese Zodiac ” by Linsdey Medenwaldt.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 49, number 01 (2026). https://www.equip.org/articles/the-lunar-new-year-animals-a-christian-examination-of-the-chinese-zodiac/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 4...
Feb 16, 2026•19 min
This is Episode 189 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Medieval Christians and Evangelism ” by Nicole Howe.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 43, number 2 (2020). https://www.equip.org/articles/medieval-christians-and-evangelism/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 208: The Medieval Christians and Evangelism. This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research ...
Feb 14, 2026•13 min
This is Episode 188 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Why Christians Should Observe the Christian Calendar? ” by Josh A. Moore.This was an online exclusive viewpoint from the Christian Research Journal, Volume 42, Number 1 (2019). Viewpoint articles address relevant contemporary issues in discernment and apologetics from a particular perspective that is usually not shared by all Christians, with the intended result that Chr...
Feb 13, 2026•12 min
This is Episode 187 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ The Church with No Foundation: Evaluating the Teachings of Pastor Andy Stanley ” by Matthew M. Kennedy. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-church-with-no-foundation-evaluating-the-teachings-of-pastor-andy-stanley// This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 04 (2025).It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcas...
Feb 09, 2026•33 min
This is Episode 186 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Logical and Biblical Defeaters of Reincarnation and Karma” by Douglas Groothuis. This article first appeared in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 39, number 05 (2016). https://www.equip.org/articles/logical-biblical-defeaters-reincarnation-karma/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian ...
Feb 07, 2026•28 min
This is Episode 185 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Walking with Christ through Grief: The Journey to Glory” by Elizabeth Turnage. https://www.equip.org/articles/walking-with-christ-through-grief-the-journey-to-glory/ This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 47, number 04 (2024).It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 423: Walking with Christ through Grief: The Jour...
Feb 06, 2026•14 min
This is Episode 184 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ What’s Your Sign? Horoscopes, Astrology, and the Zodiac ” by John Ferrer. https://www.equip.org/articles/whats-your-sign-horoscopes-astrology-and-the-zodiac/ This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 46, number 04 (2023).It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 361 What’s Your Sign? Horoscopes, Astrology, and the Zo...
Feb 02, 2026•23 min
This is Episode 183 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ John Chrysostom: The Golden-Mouth Preacher” by Bradley Nassif. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 42, number 3/4 (2019). https://www.equip.org/articles/john-chrysostom-the-golden-mouth-preacher/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute, t...
Jan 31, 2026•15 min
This is Episode 182 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ The Historical Uniqueness of Jesus Christ Among the Founders of the World’s Major Religions ” by Gary R. Habermas and Benjamin C.F. Shaw .This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 4 (2018). https://www.equip.org/articles/the-historical-uniqueness-of-jesus-christ-among-the-founders-of-the-worlds-major-religions/ It was accompanied by...
Jan 30, 2026•21 min
This is Episode 181 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Defending the Biblical View of Sexuality: A Socratic-Question Approach ” by Donald T. Williams. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 04 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/defending-the-biblical-view-of-sexuality/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the ...
Jan 26, 2026•20 min
This is Episode 180 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ That Sounds Really Hard: Assessing the Theology of Peter Enns” by Anne Kennedy. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 02 (2025).https://www.equip.org/articles/that-sounds-really-hard-assessing-the-theology-of-peter-enns/ It was also accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 446: That Sounds Really Hard: Asses...
Jan 24, 2026•21 min
This is Episode 179 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Did the Universe Really Have a Beginning? ” by Michael G. Strauss. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 42, number 3/4 (2019). https://www.equip.org/articles/did-the-universe-really-have-a-beginning/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute...
Jan 23, 2026•23 min
This is Episode 178 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Has Science Swallowed the Myth of Jonah’s Whale ?” by William P. Cheshire. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 03 (2025).https://www.equip.org/articles/has-science-swallowed-the-myth-of-jonahs-whale/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 452: Has Science Swallowed the Myth of Jonah’s Whal...
Jan 19, 2026•29 min
This is Episode 177 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Lying To Ourselves: Why We Cheat" by Richard J. Poupard. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 2 (2018). https://www.equip.org/articles/lying-to-ourselves-why-we-cheat/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 071: Why We Cheat. This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the...
Jan 17, 2026•14 min
This is Episode 176 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Blaise Pascal: Three Misconceptions and the Truth" by Doug Groothuis. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 04 (2025).Note: This is also part of our ongoing Philosophers Series. https://www.equip.org/articles/blaise-pascal-three-misconceptions-and-the-truth/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Rese...
Jan 16, 2026•10 min
This is Episode 175 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ To the Cancel Culture: “We Respectfully Decline” When Believers are Told What We May or May Not Say, Polite Refusal is Called For " by Joe Dallas . This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 44, number 2 (2021). https://www.equip.org/articles/to-the-cancel-culture-we-respectfully-decline-when-believers-are-told-what-we-may-or-may-not-say-polite...
Jan 12, 2026•25 min
This is Episode 174 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ In Defense of the Church’s Traditional Doctrine of Hell " by Fr. Lawrence R. Farley . This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 44, number 01 (2021). https://www.equip.org/articles/in-defense-of-the-churchs-traditional-doctrine-of-hell/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of ...
Jan 10, 2026•23 min
This is Episode 173 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ From Beauty to the Beatific Vision: Recovering the Argument from Beauty ” by Philip Tallon. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 44, number 03 (2021). https://www.equip.org/articles/from-beauty-to-the-beatific-vision-recovering-the-argument-from-beauty/ This was also accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 250: Recovering the Argument...
Jan 09, 2026•15 min
This is Episode 172 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ I’ll Start My Diet Tomorrow: A Christian Makes a New Year’s Resolution ” by Anne Kennedy . This article first appeared in the Viewpoint section of Christian Research Journal, volume 44, number 4 (2021). https://www.equip.org/articles/ill-start-my-diet-tomorrow-a-christian-makes-a-new-years-resolution/ Viewpoint articles address relevant contemporary issues in discernment ...
Jan 05, 2026•14 min
This is Episode 171 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Sharing the Gospel with People from Broken Homes ” by Chara Donahue. This article first appeared in the Effective Evangelism column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 44, number 3 (2021). https://www.equip.org/articles/sharing-the-gospel-with-people-from-broken-homes/ This was also accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode: 262 Witnessing to those from Broken Ho...
Jan 03, 2026•12 min
This is Episode 170 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Is Everybody Traumatized, and Do We All Need Therapy? ’” by Alisa Ruddell. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 01 (2025). https://www.equip.org/postmodern-realities/episode-438-is-everybody-traumatized-and-do-we-all-need-therapy/ This was also accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 438: Is Everybody Trau...
Jan 02, 2026•50 min
This is Episode 169 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Man and the Monster: A Review of Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’” by Cole Burgett. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 04 (2025).https://www.equip.org/articles/the-man-and-the-monster-a-review-of-guillermo-del-toros-frankenstein/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode Episode 472: The Man a...
Dec 29, 2025•14 min
This is Episode 168 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL 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” by Anne Kennedy. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 04 (2025)https://www.equip.org/articles/is-good-christ...
Dec 27, 2025•23 min
This is Episode 167 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Kwanzaa: More than a Cultural Celebration ” by La Shawn Barber. This article first appeared in the Viewpoint column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 29, number 6 (2006). https://www.equip.org/articles/kwanzaa/ This is a Viewpoint article . Viewpoint articles address relevant contemporary issues in discernment and apologetics from a particular perspective that is...
Dec 26, 2025•16 min
This is Episode 166 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ The Dark Side of Eternity: Hell as Eternal Conscious Punishment ” by Robert A. Peterson. This article first appeared in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 30, number 04 (2007). https://www.equip.org/articles/the-dark-side-of-eternity-hell-as-eternal-conscious-punishment/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publ...
Dec 20, 2025•29 min
This is Episode 165 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Examining ‘Wicked’ and ‘Wicked: For Good’ Through Varied Perspectives ” by Alexa Cramer. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 04 (2025). https://www.equip.org/articles/examining-wicked-and-wicked-for-good-through-varied-perspectives/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 476: Examining Wicked and ...
Dec 19, 2025•24 min
This is Episode 164 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Pop Culture’s Idea of Shame and Spirituality: A Review of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ ” by Alexa Cramer. https://www.equip.org/articles/pop-cultures-idea-of-shame-and-spirituality-a-review-of-k-pop-demon-hunters/ This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 04 (2025).It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 473: P...
Dec 13, 2025•14 min
This is Episode 163 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Behind the Crystal Ball: The Spiritual Risks of Seeing Psychics ” by Lindsey Mendenwaldt. https://www.equip.org/articles/behind-the-crystal-ball-the-spiritual-risks-of-seeing-psychics/ This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 04 (2025).It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 467: Behind the Crystal Ball...
Dec 12, 2025•17 min
This is Episode 162 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ How Unanswered Prayer Grows Faith, Hope, and Love ” by Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage. https://www.equip.org/articles/how-unanswered-prayer-grows-faith-hope-and-love/ This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 44, number 03 (2021). It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 256: How Unanswered Prayer Grows Faith, Hope, and Love. This podcas...
Dec 08, 2025•14 min
This is Episode 161 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Making a Case for the Historicity of Moses ” by Mark D. Janzen. https://www.equip.org/articles/making-a-case-for-the-historicity-of-moses/ This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 42, number 1 (2019).It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 119 The Historicity of Moses. This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Jour...
Dec 06, 2025•22 min
