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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 160: For Our Lamps are Going Out: Gaslighting in the Age of Social Media

This is Episode 160 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ For Our Lamps are Going Out: Gaslighting in the Age of Social Media ” by Anne Kennedy. https://www.equip.org/articles/for-our-lamps-are-going-out-gaslighting-in-the-age-of-social-media/ This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 44, number 2 (2021). It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 255 For Our Lamps Are Going Out: Gaslighting ...

Dec 05, 202521 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 159: A Christian Exploration of the Baha’i Faith

This is Episode 159 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ A Christian Exploration of the Baha’i Faith ” by Derek Cooper. https://www.equip.org/articles/a-christian-exploration-of-the-bahai-faith/ This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 03 (2025).It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 458: A Christian Exploration of the Baha’i Faith . This podcast presents au...

Nov 22, 202530 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 158: God’s Other Book: What It is and How to “Read” It

This is Episode 158 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ God’s Other Book: What It is and How to “Read” It ” by Dan Story.https://www.equip.org/articles/gods-other-book-what-it-is-and-how-to-read-it/ This article first appeared in the Effective Evangelism column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 02 (2018). This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publicatio...

Nov 21, 202516 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 157: Should We Continue to Use the Term Sexual Purity?

This is Episode 157 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Should We Continue to Use the Term Sexual Purity?” by Richard J. Poupard. https://www.equip.org/articles/continue-use-term-sexual-purity/ This article first appeared in the Viewpoint column of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 39, number 05 (2016). Viewpoint articles address relevant contemporary issues in discernment and apologetics from a particular perspective tha...

Nov 17, 202516 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 156: Merely Human: The Problem of Recognizing Chimpanzees as Persons

This is Episode 156 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Merely Human: The Problem of Recognizing Chimpanzees as Persons ” by Jay Watts. https://www.equip.org/articles/merely-human-the-problem-of-recognizing-chimpanzees-as-persons/ This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 42, number 2 (2019).It was also accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode: 163 Merely Human: The Problem of Recognizing Chimpa...

Nov 15, 202516 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 155: Why People Stop Believing

This is Episode 155 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Why People Stop Believing ” by Paul Chamberlain. https://www.equip.org/article/why-people-stop-believing/ This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 4 (2018).It was also accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 081: Why People Stop Believing . This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flag...

Nov 14, 202513 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 154: Confessions of an Evangelist: Stereotypes Don’t Always Have To Be True

This is Episode 154 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Confessions of an Evangelist: Stereotypes Don’t Always Have To Be True ” by Laura Cliff. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 39, number 05 (2016).https://www.equip.org/articles/confessions-of-an-evangelist-stereotypes-dont-always-have-to-be-true/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship...

Nov 03, 202512 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 153 The Loneliness Crisis in America and How the Church Can Help

This is Episode 153 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ The Loneliness Crisis in America and How the Church Can Help ” by Lisa Cooper. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 46, number 03 (2023). https://www.equip.org/articles/the-loneliness-crisis-in-america-and-how-the-church-can-help/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 359 The Loneliness Crisis In America And...

Nov 01, 202529 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 152: Are Pastors and Church Government Biblical? Authority and the Church in the New Testament Era

This is Episode 152 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Are Pastors and Church Government Biblical? Authority and the Church in the New Testament Era and Beyond ” by Matthew M. Kennedy. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, volume 48, number 03 (2025). https://www.equip.org/articles/are-pastors-and-church-government-biblical-authority-and-the-church-in-the-new-testament-era-and-beyon...

Oct 31, 202523 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 151: The Theological Legacy of Rachel Held Evans

This is Episode 151 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ The Theological Legacy of Rachel Held Evans ” by Anne Kennedy. The following article was an Online-exclusive. For the purposes of academic citation, it would be considered part of Volume 42 No. 02. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-theological-legacy-of-rachel-held-evans/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 125 The Theological Legacy of Rachel Held Evans....

Oct 17, 202520 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 150: Crystals: Vibrations, Energy, and Healing Power?

This is Episode 150 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Crystals: Vibrations, Energy, and Healing Power? ” by Lindsey Mendenwaldt. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 03 (2025). https://www.equip.org/articles/crystals-vibrations-energy-and-healing-power/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 454: Crystals: Vibrations, Energy, and Healing Power? This p...

Oct 13, 202517 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 149: Ghost Hunters and God: Reasoning through the Pursuit of the Paranormal

This is Episode 149 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Ghost Hunters and God: Reasoning through the Pursuit of the Paranormal ” by Sarah C. Geis. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 5 (2018). https://www.equip.org/articles/ghost-hunters-and-god/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 093 Ghost Hunters and God: Finding Reason in the Pursuit of the Paranormal . This podc...

Oct 11, 202515 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 148: Is It true That There Are Good Non-Christians?

This is Episode 148 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Is It true That There Are Good Non-Christians? ” by Clay Jones. This article first appeared in the in the Viewpoint column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 44, number 2 (2021). 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...

Oct 10, 202514 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 147: Atheism and the Burden of Proof

This is Episode 147 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Atheism and the Burden of Proof ” by Matthew Flannagan.https://www.equip.org/articles/atheism-and-the-burden-of-proof/ This article first appeared in the Effective Evangelism column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 1 (2018). This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Resear...

Sep 29, 202512 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 146: The Work and Worldview of Brené Brown

This is Episode 146 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ But What If It Is Me? The Work and Worldview of Brené Brown ” by Anne Kennedy.https://www.equip.org/articles/but-what-if-it-is-me-the-work-and-worldview-of-brene-brown/ The following article was an Online-exclusive. For the purposes of academic citation, it would be considered part of Volume 43 No. 01. It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 181 But Wh...

Sep 27, 202517 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 145: The Theological Mess in the Moxie of Jen Hatmaker

This is Episode 145 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ The Theological Mess in the Moxie of Jen Hatmaker” by Anne Kennedy. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 42, number 2 (2019). https://www.equip.org/articles/the-theological-mess-in-the-moxie-of-jen-hatmaker/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 140 The Theological “Mess” in the “Moxie” of Jen Hatmaker . This podcast ...

Sep 26, 202517 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 144: Near Darwin’s Portrait In The Biology Building, Whispers About The Creator: Deceived by a Fals

This is Episode 144 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Near Darwin’s Portrait In The Biology Building, Whispers About The Creator: Deceived by a False Image? ” by Paul A. Nelson. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 03 (2017).https://www.equip.org/articles/near-darwins-portrait-in-the-biology-building-whispers-about-the-creator-deceived-by-a-false-image/ This podcast presents audio...

Sep 20, 202514 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 143: In Search Of The Sacred: Evangelicals on a Quest and Why it Matters

This is Episode 143 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ In Search Of The Sacred: Evangelicals on a Quest and Why it Matters ” by Arthur W. Hunt III. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 03 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/in-search-of-the-sacred-evangelicals-on-a-quest-and-why-it-matters/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities podcast Episode 046: In Search of the Sacred: ...

Sep 19, 202514 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 142: The Human Embryo: Potential Person or Person with Great Potential?

This is Episode 142 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ The Human Embryo: Potential Person or Person with Great Potential? ” by Clinton Wilcox. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 3 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/the-human-embryo-potential-person-or-person-with-great-potential/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities podcast Episode 044: The Human Embryo: Potential Perso...

Sep 16, 202525 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 141: Witnessing to a Wayward Child

This is Episode 141 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Witnessing to a Wayward Child ” by Nicole Howe. This article first appeared in the Effective Evangelism column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 44, number 2 (2021). https://www.equip.org/articles/witnessing-to-a-wayward-child/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities podcast Episode 257: Witnessing to a Wayward Child. This podcast presents audio versions of Ch...

Sep 13, 202512 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 140: Missing the Signposts: A Review of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson

This is Episode 140 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Missing the Signposts: A Review of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson ” by Guillermo Gonzalez. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 3 (2018). https://www.equip.org/articles/missing-the-signposts-a-review-of-astrophysics-for-people-in-a-hurry-by-neil-degrasse-tyson/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realiti...

Sep 12, 202513 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 139: Sunni-Shi’a Split

This is Episode 139 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Sunni-Shi’a Split ” by Hank Hanegraaff. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 03 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/sunni-shia-split/ 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 ...

Sep 08, 202512 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 138: Christian Idolatry? Evaluating Bethel Church and Bill Johnson

This is Episode 138 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Christian Idolatry? Evaluating Bethel Church and Bill Johnso n” by Anne Kennedy. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 03 (2025).https://www.equip.org/articles/christian-idolatry-evaluating-bethel-church-and-bill-johnson/ It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realties Episode 456: Christian Idolatry? Evaluating ...

Sep 06, 202515 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 137: Blades, Spirits, and the Sacred: Encountering Shintoism in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

This is Episode 137 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Blades, Spirits, and the Sacred: Encountering Shintoism in Assassin’s Creed Shadows ” 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/blades-spirits-and-the-sacred-encountering-shintoism-in-assassins-creed-shadows/ It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realties...

Sep 05, 202515 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 136: Islamic Sharia and the Mistreatment of Women

This is Episode 136 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Islamic Sharia and the Mistreatment of Women ” by Hank Hanegraaff. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 05 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/islamic-sharia-and-the-mistreatment-of-women/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Instit...

Sep 01, 202512 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 135: Is It Possible for Humans to See God?

This is Episode 135 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Is It Possible for Humans to See God? ” by Charles Lee Irons. This article first appeared in the Practical Hermeneutics column of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 39, number 05 (2016). https://www.equip.org/articles/is-it-possible-for-humans-to-see-god/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the C...

Aug 30, 202512 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 134: Comic Cons, Geek Culture and the Mission of Christ

This is Episode 134 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Comic Cons, Geek Culture and the Mission of Christ ” by Drew Dixon. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 06 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/comic-cons-geek-culture-and-the-mission-of-christ/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 066: Comic Cons, Geek Culture, and the Mission of Christ . This podcast presents...

Aug 29, 202512 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 133: Is It Abusive to Teach Children about Hell

This is Episode 133 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Is It Abusive to Teach Children about Hel l” by Rebekah Valerius. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 3 (2018). https://www.equip.org/articles/is-it-abusive-to-teach-children-about-hell/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 073: Is It Abusive to Teach Children about Hell? This podcast presents audio versions of C...

Aug 25, 202517 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 132: Does God Have A Spirit Body?

This is Episode 132 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Does God Have A Spirit Body?” by H. Wayne House. This article first appeared in the Practical Hermeneutics column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 03 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/does-god-have-a-spirit-body/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Insti...

Aug 23, 202510 min

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 131: How Was Orthodoxy Established in the Ecumenical Councils

This is Episode 131 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ How Was Orthodoxy Established in the Ecumenical Councils ” by Bradley Nassif. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 06 (2017) .https://www.equip.org/articles/how-was-orthodoxy-established-in-the-ecumenical-councils/ This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Ch...

Aug 22, 202517 min
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