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Postmodern Realities Podcast

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Hosted by Melanie Cogdill the Managing Editor at the Christian Research Institute, Postmodern Realities is a podcast from the Christian Research Institute and the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL. Each podcast features in-depth conversations with our JOURNAL authors.
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Episodes

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

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 “ Leaving a Practical Legacy: Understanding Medicalized Dying and Preparing for Incapacitation or Deat h ” and part two being “ An Eternal Perspective on ...

Dec 11, 202458 min

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

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-the-new-science-of-crispr/ Related Articles and Podcasts: Episode 342 CRISPR, Cures, and the New World of Gene Editing “ CRISPR, Cures, and the New Worl...

Dec 04, 202458 min

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

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.equip.org/articles/conclave-film-review-identity-politics-and-doubt-comes-to-the-sistine-chapel/ Related Articles and Podcasts by this author: Episod...

Nov 27, 202454 min

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

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 and Podcasts by this author:Other podcasts and articles of interest by this author: Episode 415: The Subtle Art of Corruption in the Sophomore Season of...

Nov 20, 20241 hr

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

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.org/articles/richard-hays-changes-his-mind-about-sexuality-and-god-a-review-of-the-wideness-of-gods-mercy-sexuality-within-the-biblical-story/ Relat...

Nov 13, 20241 hr

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

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 author: Episode 415: The Subtle Art of Corruption in the Sophomore Season of ‘The Rings of Power’ The Subtle Art of Corruption in the Sophomore Season o...

Nov 06, 20241 hr 5 min

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

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 Lindsey’s book, Bridge-Building Apologetics: How to Get Along Even When We Disagree , available for your partnering gift to the ministry.https://www.eq...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 8 min

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

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 “Cultural Critique Column”. Other podcasts and articles of interest by this author: Episode 401 How Truth Works How Truth Works Episode 393: Refuting The ...

Oct 23, 202441 min

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

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 untempered ambition become inevitable thematic focal points this season, as the series inches us closer to Tolkien’s legendary trilogy. One of the mo...

Oct 16, 20241 hr 6 min

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

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 legends have shifted to today’s stories of paranormal phenomena. Skinwalker Ranch, a plot of 512 acres on the southern edge of Navajo nation, has had repo...

Oct 09, 20241 hr 1 min

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

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 also a Viewpoint article. Viewpoint articles address relevant contemporary issues in discernment and apologetics from a particular perspective that ...

Oct 02, 202453 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 412 How do We know the Bible Is True?

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Benjamin Shaw about his online article entitled, “Why You Should Trust the New Testament: Reasons for Reliability”. This article is also part of our Back to Basics Apologetics Column. https://www.equip.org/articles/why-you-should-trust-the-new-testament-reasons-for-reliability/ More. information on this subject can be found in Benjamin Shaw’s book, Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament , wh...

Sep 25, 202449 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 411: The Antidote To FOMO (And FOBO)

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lisa Cooper about her online article entitled, “The Antidote To FOMO (And FOBO)” . https://www.equip.org/articles/the-antidote-to-fomo-and-fobo/ Related Articles and Podcasts by this author: Episode 373 A Christian Response to Scrolling and Doomscrolling “ A Christian Response to Scrolling and Doomscrolling “ Episode 359 The Loneliness Crisis In America And How The Church Can Help The Loneliness Crisis in America and How the...

Sep 18, 20241 hr 4 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 410: The Just Man Justices: A Review of D. C. Schindler’s ‘Retrieving Freedom: The Christian Appropriation of t

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Stephen Mitchell about his online article entitled, “The Just Man Justices: A Review of D. C. Schindler’s Retrieving Freedom: The Christian Appropriation of the Classical Tradition“. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-just-man-justices-a-review-of-d-c-schindlers-retrieving-freedom-the-christian-appropriation-of-the-classical-tradition/ Related Articles and Podcasts by this author: Episode 357 Christian Faithfulness Via the A...

Sep 11, 202451 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 409 When Physical Therapy Gets Spiritual: Should Christians Avoid Holistic and Alternative Medicine?

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Madenwaldt about her online article entitled, “When Physical Therapy Gets Spiritual: Should Christians Avoid Holistic and Alternative Medicine?”. https://www.equip.org/articles/when-physical-therapy-gets-spiritual-should-christians-avoid-holistic-and-alternative-medicine/ Related Articles and Podcasts by this author: Episode 399: A Review of Dancing For The Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult Episode 390 Enhancing Your Energy ...

Sep 04, 202459 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 408 “Alien: Romulus”, Risk Aversion, and the Parable of the Big Bad Company

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online article entitled, “Alien: Romulus, Risk Aversion, and the Parable of the Big Bad Company”. Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Alien: Romulus.] https://www.equip.org/articles/alien-romulus-risk-aversion-and-the-parable-of-the-big-bad-company/ Related Articles and Podcasts: Episode 406 Faith, Family, and Fear: The Films of M. Night Shyamalan Faith, Family, and Fear: The Films of M. N...

Aug 28, 202453 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 407 Consciousness, AI, and the Imago Dei

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Keith Loftin about his online article entitled, “Consciousness, AI, and the Imago Dei”. https://www.equip.org/articles/consciousness-ai-and-the-imago-dei/ Related Articles and Podcasts: Episode 006: Digital Souls: What Should Christians Believe about Artificial Intelligence? Digital Souls: What Should Christians Believe about Artificial Intelligence? Episode 87: Westworld & A.I. HBO’s Westworld and the Ethics of Artifici...

Aug 21, 202453 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 406 Faith, Family, and Fear: The Films of M. Night Shyamalan

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online article entitled, “Faith, Family, and Fear: The Films of M. Night Shyamalan.” [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Trap.] https://www.equip.org/articles/faith-family-and-fear-the-films-of-m-night-shyamalan/ Related Articles: I See Dead People Other similar recent articles and podcasts by this author Episode 395: ‘Furiosa’, ‘Mad Max’, and the Modern Apocalyptic Myth “‘ Furiosa’, ‘Mad...

Aug 14, 20241 hr

Postmodern Realities Episode 405 Non-Christians, Death, and Comforting the Bereaved

Always hold out hope to grieving families. Salvation rests in the person and work of Christ alone, who is both abounding in mercy and able to bring sinners to Himself at any moment and in any circumstance. This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Matt Kennedy about his online article, entitled, “ Non-Christians, Death, and Comforting the Bereaved “. https://www.equip.org/articles/non-christians-death-and-comforting-the-bereaved/ Other similar recent articles and po...

Aug 07, 202441 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 404 A String of Losses for the Pro-Life Movement and Our Message of Hope

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Jay Watts about his online article entitled, “The World is Changed: A String of Losses for the Pro-Life Movement and Our Message of Hope.” https://www.equip.org/articles/the-world-is-changed-a-string-of-losses-for-the-pro-life-movement-and-our-message-of-hope/ Other similar recent articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 381 Christianity is Narrow. It Should Not Impose Its Views On Everyone Christianity is Better: What ...

Jul 31, 20241 hr 10 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 403 Twisters Film Review

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett in this special bonus episode which is a review of the movie, Twisters. Other recent articles and podcasts by this author:Christopher Nolan Episode 400: Rage Against the Dying of the Light: Christopher Nolan’s Fighting Filmography Rage Against the Dying of the Light: Christopher Nolan’s Fighting Filmography Horror Movies: Episode 350 Possession and Exorcism Movies in a Modern Age The Power of the Devil Compels U...

Jul 26, 202454 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 402: Blessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David French

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article, which is part of her ongoing Column Series, Theological Trends , entitled “ Blessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David French” . This particular article is also a Viewpoint article . 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 tha...

Jul 24, 20241 hr 17 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 401 How Truth Works

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Doug Groothius about his online article, which is part of his ongoing Column Series, Cultural Critique , entitled “How Truth Works”. https://www.equip.org/articles/how-truth-works/ Other recent articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 393: Refuting The View: Religion Is A Myth, But Science Is The Truth Refuting The View: Religion Is A Myth, But Science Is The Truth Episode 378 New Culture Critique Column: The Christian ...

Jul 17, 202449 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 400: Rage Against the Dying of the Light: Christopher Nolan’s Fighting Filmography

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Phil Tallon about his online article, “Rage Against the Dying of the Light: Christopher Nolan’s Fighting Filmography”. https://www.equip.org/articles/rage-against-the-dying-of-the-light-christopher-nolans-fighting-filmography/ **Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for several Christopher Nolan films . ** Other recent articles and podcasts by this author:Horror Movies: Episode 350 Possession and Exorcism Movies in a...

Jul 10, 202455 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 399: A Review of Dancing For The Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with Lindsey Medenwaldt about the Netflix Documentary Series: Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult. Other recent articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 376 Jeff and Shaleia Divine and Escaping Twin Flames Universe T.V. Series Review-‘Escaping Twin Flames’: Why People are Falling for the Love Cult Episode 244: Falun Gong: How the West Was Won Falun Gong: How the West was Won...

Jul 03, 20241 hr

Postmodern Realities Episode 397 Leaving a Practical Legacy: Understanding Medicalized Dying and Preparing for Incapacitation or Death

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage about her online article, “Leaving a Practical Legacy: Understanding Medicalized Dying and Preparing for Incapacitation or Death.”https://www.equip.org/articles/leaving-a-practical-legacy-understanding-medicalized-dying-and-preparing-for-incapacitation-or-death/ Other recent articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 384 An Eternal Perspective on the Losses of Aging “An Eternal Perspective on th...

Jun 19, 20241 hr 8 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 396 How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article, “How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement”. This is also part of an ongoing column entitled, “Theological Trends”. https://www.equip.org/articles/how-traditional-are-tradwives-evaluating-the-social-media-movement/ Other recent articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 389: Fear, Loathing, and Deconverting from the White Evangelical Church: A Review of ‘The...

Jun 12, 20241 hr 8 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 395 ‘Furiosa’, ‘Mad Max’, and the Modern Apocalyptic Myth

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online review article, “‘ Furiosa’, ‘Mad Max’, and the Modern Apocalyptic Myth “. [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.] https://www.equip.org/articles/furiosa-mad-max-and-the-modern-apocalyptic-myth/ Other recent articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 392 Review of “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” and the Mythologizing of Evolutionary Humanism “ Review of...

Jun 05, 20241 hr 6 min

Postmodern Realities Episode 394 Marketing An “Almost” Jesus—Evaluating The “He Gets Us” Campaign

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Bob Perry about his online article, " Marketing An “Almost” Jesus—Evaluating The “He Gets Us” Campaign ." https://www.equip.org/articles/marketing-an-almost-jesus-evaluating-the-he-gets-us-campaign/ Other recent articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 367 Just War 5.0 On the Evolution and Application of Just War Doctrine in the Modern World “ Just War 5.0 On the Evolution and Application of Just War Doctrine in the Mod...

May 29, 202455 min
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