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Christian Research Journal Reads

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This podcast, CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL Reads, presents audio versions of CHRISTIAN
RESEARCH JOURNAL articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research
Institute, the JOURNAL seeks to equip followers of Christ to think and to live
Christianly—to exercise truth and experience life. Truth, especially essential Christian
doctrine, forms the basis for how we live our lives in Christ. As the apostle Paul
instructed Timothy in 1 Tim. 4:16, “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in
them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.”
The CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL enjoyed a print incarnation of almost 45 years. Now
exclusively an online publication, the JOURNAL consists of thousands of free articles on
We hope that through these audio articles you are not only equipped to proclaim and
defend your faith but that as a disciple you also draw closer to Christ in your walk with
Him. You can find the written version of each article that is an episode of CHRISTIAN
RESEARCH JOURNAL Reads at the website of the Christian Research Institute, equip.org. All Christian Research Journal articles at equip.org are completely free and do not require a subscription and are not under a paywall.

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Episodes

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 130: Is The Black Man God? Challenging the Central Claim of the Nation of Islam

This is Episode 130 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Is The Black Man God? Challenging the Central Claim of the Nation of Islam ” by Jimmy Butts. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 3 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/is-the-black-man-god-challenging-the-central-claim-of-the-nation-of-islam/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 040: Is the Black Man God? Chall...

Aug 18, 202519 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 129: Answering The Objection, “All Religion Is Manmade”

This is Episode 129 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Answering The Objection, “All Religion Is Manmade ”” by Frank Turek. This article first appeared in the Effective Evangelism column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 03 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/answering-the-objection-all-religion-is-manmade/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publ...

Aug 16, 202513 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 128: Despair and Hope in the Anglican Communion

This is Episode 128 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Despair and Hope in the Anglican Communion” by Anne Kennedy. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 46, number 03 (2023). https://www.equip.org/articles/to-all-who-truly-turn-to-him-despair-and-hope-in-the-anglican-communion/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 348 Despair and Hope in the Anglican Communion ....

Aug 15, 202523 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 127: Consciously Dreaming: A Look at Lucid Dreams

This is Episode 127 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Consciously Dreaming: A Look at Lucid Dreams ” by Cole Burgett. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 02 (2025). https://www.equip.org/articles/consciously-dreaming-a-look-at-lucid-dreams/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 442: Consciously Dreaming: A Look at Lucid Dreams . This podcast present...

Aug 11, 202520 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 126: Family First: A Film Review of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

This is Episode 126 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Family First: A Film Review of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps ” by Cole Burgett. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 03 (2025).https://www.equip.org/articles/family-first-a-film-review-of-the-fantastic-four-first-steps/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 457 Family First: A Film Review of ‘T...

Aug 08, 202518 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 125: The Internal Testimony of the Holy Spirit: How Do You Know That the Bible Is God’s Word?

This is Episode 125 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ The Internal Testimony of the Holy Spirit: How Do You Know That the Bible Is God’s Word? ” by James N. Anderson. This article first appeared in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 39, number 05 (2016).https://www.equip.org/articles/internal-testimony-holy-spirit-know-bible-gods-word/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 106 Internal Testimony of the Holy ...

Aug 04, 202516 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 124: Why Youth Are Walking Away from Biblical Sexuality and What Parents Can Do about It

This is Episode 124 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Why Youth Are Walking Away from Biblical Sexuality and What Parents Can Do about It ” by Amy Davison. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 45, number 2/3 (2022). https://www.equip.org/articles/why-youth-are-walking-away-from-biblical-sexuality-and-what-parents-can-do-about-it/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 312 Addressi...

Aug 01, 202516 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 123: Thinking Through Mindfulness: Psychology, Religion or Both?

This is Episode 123 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Thinking Through Mindfulness: Psychology, Religion or Both? ” by Sarah C. Geis. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 3 (2018). https://www.equip.org/articles/thinking-through-mindfulness-psychology-religion-or-both/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 078: Mindfulness This podcast presents audio versions of Christ...

Jul 28, 202521 min

Episode 122: Up, Up, and Away (Again): A Review of Superman (2025)

This is Episode 122 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Up, Up, and Away (Again): A Review of Superman (2025) ” by Cole Burgett. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 03 (2025). It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 455 Up, Up, and Away (Again): A Review of Superman (2025). [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Superman (2025) ] https://www....

Jul 25, 202512 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 121: Cream or Sugar: Fostering Authentic Community in the Expanding Age of Social Media

This is Episode 121 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Cream or Sugar: Fostering Authentic Community in the Expanding Age of Social Media” by Kyle A. Keating. This article first appeared in the Postmodern Realities column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 3 (2018). It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 074: Authentic Community in the Age of Social Media. https://www.equip.org/articles/cream-or-s...

Jul 21, 202511 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 120: Did David Rape Bathsheba?

This is Episode 120 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Did David Rape Bathsheba? ” by Clay Jones and Jean E. Jones. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 47, number 04 (2024). https://www.equip.org/articles/did-david-rape-bathsheba/ This is a Viewpoint article . Viewpoint articles address relevant contemporary issues in discernment and apologetics from a particular perspective...

Jul 18, 202545 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 119: (AI) The Virtualization of Culture and the Need for an Embodied Christian Alternative

This is Episode 119 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ The Virtualization of Culture and the Need for an Embodied Christian Alternative ” by John Dyer. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 05 (2017).https://www.equip.org/articles/the-virtualization-of-culture-and-the-need-for-an-embodied-christian-alternative/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articl...

Jul 14, 202519 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 118: Film Review of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’

This is Episode 118 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Man Creates Something Worse than Dinosaurs: A Review of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth ’” by Cole Burgett. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 03 (2025). It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 453 Man Creates Something Worse than Dinosaurs: A Review of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth . [Editor’s Note: This review...

Jul 11, 202513 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 117:The Jesus of Mormonism: Differences That Make a Difference

This is Episode 117 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ The Jesus of Mormonism: Differences That Make a Difference ” by Corey Miller. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 3 (2018). https://www.equip.org/articles/the-jesus-of-mormonism-differences-that-make-a-difference/ It was also accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 169 The Jesus of Mormonism: Differences That Make a...

Jul 08, 202522 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode Episode 116: Jesus in Islam

This is Episode 116 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Jesus in Islam ” by David Wood. This article first appeared in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 40, number 01 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/jesus-in-islam/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute, the Journal seeks to equip followers of Christ to think and t...

Jul 07, 202527 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 115: Death of Moses in Deut. 34 and Authorship

This is Episode 115 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Death of Moses in Deut. 34 and Authorship ” by Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. This article first appeared in the Practical Hermeneutics column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 05 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/death-of-moses-in-deut-34-and-authorship/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publicatio...

Jul 05, 20258 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 114: Single in Christ and a Sexual Being

This is Episode 114 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Single in Christ and a Sexual Being ” by Ellen Mary Dykas. This article first appeared in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 37, number 01 (2014).https://www.equip.org/articles/single-in-christ-and-a-sexual-being/ It was featured in Postmodern Realities Episode 084: Sexuality & Singles . This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. ...

Jul 03, 202527 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 113: Does the Old Testament Justify War Against Civilians?

This is Episode 113 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Does the Old Testament Justify War Against Civilians ?” by Matthew Flannagan. This article first appeared in the Practical Hermeneutics column of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 38, number 06 (2015). https://www.equip.org/articles/god-old-testament-proponent-total-war-noncombatants/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the...

Jun 30, 202511 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 112:Why Read Books

This is Episode 112 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Why Read Books?” by Doug Groothuis. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, volume 48, number 01 (2025). https://www.equip.org/articles/why-read-books/ It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realities Episode 436: Why Read Books? This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication ...

Jun 28, 202521 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 111: Non-Christians, Death, and Comforting the Bereaved

This is Episode 111 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Non-Christians, Death, and Comforting the Bereaved ” by Matthew Kennedy. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 47, number 03 (2024).https://www.equip.org/articles/non-christians-death-and-comforting-the-bereaved/ It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realities Episode 405 Non-Christians, Death, and Comforting the Bereaved. ...

Jun 27, 202519 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 110 Evangelizing the Cultural Christian

This is Episode 110 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Evangelizing the Cultural Christian ” by Clay Jones. This article first appeared in the Effective Evangelism column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 01 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/evangelizing-the-cultural-christian/ It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realities Episode 030: Evangelizing the Cultural Christian. This podcast presents audio v...

Jun 24, 202513 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 109: The Apologetic Value of Coincidences in New Testament Reporting

This is Episode 109 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ The Apologetic Value of Coincidences in New Testament Reporting ” by Lydia McGrew. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 06 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/the-apologetic-value-of-coincidences-in-new-testament-reporting/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publicatio...

Jun 23, 202513 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 108: A Film Review of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

This is Episode 108 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ The Living Manifestation of Destiny: The Meaning in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ Movies ” by Cole Burgett.The following article appeared as an online-exclusive in CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 48, number 02 (2025). https://www.equip.org/articles/the-living-manifestation-of-destiny-the-meaning-in-the-mission-impossible-movies/ It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realiti...

Jun 20, 202522 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 107: Is Divine Determinism Biblical?

This is Episode 107 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Is Divine Determinism Biblical? ” by Clay Jones. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 47, number 01 (2024). https://www.equip.org/articles/is-divine-determinism-biblical/ It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realities Episode 382 Is Divine Determinism Biblical?. This is an online Viewpoint article from the Christian Resea...

Jun 19, 202541 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 106: Family, Faith and Father

This is Episode 106 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Family, Faith and Father ” by Donald Fairbairn. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 05 (2017).https://www.equip.org/articles/family-faith-and-father/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute, the Journal seeks to equip followers ...

Jun 17, 202523 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 105: Can a B.A. in Liberal Studies Get Me a Job?

This is Episode 105 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Can a B.A. in Liberal Studies Get Me a Job? ” by John Mark Reynolds. This article first appeared in the Viewpoint column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 45, number 2/3 (2022). https://www.equip.org/articles/can-a-b-a-in-liberal-studies-get-me-a-job/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Ch...

Jun 16, 202514 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 104: TV Review of Andor

This is Episode 104 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ We Used Up All the Perfect: Andor and the Limits of Star Wars” by Cole Burgett. TThe following article appeared as an online-exclusive in CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 48, number 02 (2025). https://www.equip.org/articles/we-used-up-all-the-perfect-andor-and-the-limits-of-star-wars/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 448: We Used Up All the Perfect: An...

Jun 13, 202515 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 103: Murder by Medicine in Canada and the Threat to America

This is Episode 103 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Murder by Medicine in Canada and the Threat to America ” by Doug Groothuis. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 46, number 03 (2023).https://www.equip.org/articles/murder-by-medicine-in-canada-and-the-threat-to-america/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 347 Murder by Medicine in Canada and the Threat to ...

Jun 12, 202526 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 102: Can Science and Technology Save Us? The False Gospel of Transhumanism

This is Episode 102 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Can Science and Technology Save Us? The False Gospel of Transhumanism ” by Fazale “Fuz” Rana. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 45, number 2/3 (2022). https://www.equip.org/articles/can-science-and-technology-save-us-the-false-gospel-of-transhumanism/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 304: Can Science and Technology Sav...

Jun 10, 202515 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 101: Begotten of the Father before All Ages

This is Episode 101 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Begotten of the Father before All Ages: The Biblical Basis of Eternal Generation according to the Church Fathers ” by Charles Lee Irons. This article first appeared in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 40, number 01 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/begotten-father-ages/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode Episode 281: Begotten of the Father befor...

Jun 09, 202524 min
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