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This podcast, CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL Reads, presents audio versions of CHRISTIANRESEARCH JOURNAL articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian ResearchInstitute, the JOURNAL seeks to equip followers of Christ to think and to liveChristianly—to exercise truth and experience life. Truth, especially essential Christiandoctrine, forms the basis for how we live our lives in Christ. As the apostle Paulinstructed Timothy in 1 Tim. 4:16, “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere inthem, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.”The CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL enjoyed a print incarnation of almost 45 years. Nowexclusively an online publication, the JOURNAL consists of tho...

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 210: No More Desires: Ian Fleming, James Bond, and Acedia
Today at 5:35 AM

This is Episode 210 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “No More Desires: Ian Fleming, James Bond, and Acedia” by Cole Burgett. https://www.equip.org/articles/no-more-desires-ian-fleming-james-bond-and-acedia/

This article first appeared in the Postmodern Realities column of the  Christian Research Journal, volume 45, number 1 (2022). 

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 to live Christianly—to exercise truth and experience life. Truth, especially essential Christian doctrine, forms...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 209: Aristotle And C.S. Lewis on Virtue
Yesterday at 5:35 AM

This is Episode 209 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Aristotle And C.S. Lewis on Virtue” by Louis Markos.
https://www.equip.org/articles/aristotle-and-c-s-lewis-on-virtue/
This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 04 (2025).This article was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 477: Aristotle And C.S. Lewis on Virtue. 

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 to live Christianly...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 208: Lessons Learned (and Not Learned) from the Evangelical Debate over Adam and Eve
Last Monday at 5:30 AM

This is Episode 208 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Lessons Learned (and Not Learned) from the Evangelical Debate over Adam and Eve” by Casey Luskin.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 45, number 1 (2022). https://www.equip.org/articles/lessons-learned-and-not-learned-from-the-evangelical-debate-over-adam-and-eve/

This article was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 294 The Evangelical Debate over Adam and Eve. 

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 to...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 207: Sex, Slavery, and Sin: Is the God of the Bible Really That Different from the God of Islam?
03/28/2026

This is Episode 207 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Sex, Slavery, and Sin: Is the God of the Bible Really That Different from the God of Islam?” by Hank Hanegraaff.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 5 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/sex-slavery-and-sin-is-the-god-of-the-bible-really-that-different-from-the-god-of-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 to live Christianly—to exercise truth and experience life. Truth, especially essential Chr...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 206: Thomas Aquinas’s Five Proofs for God Revisited
03/27/2026

This is Episode 206 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Thomas Aquinas’s Five Proofs for God Revisited” by Trent Horn. https://www.equip.org/articles/thomas-aquinass-five-proofs-for-god-revisited/

This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 2 (2018).It was also accompanied by Postmodern Realties Episode 196 Thomas Aquinas’s Five Proofs for God Revisited.

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 to live Christianly—to exercise trut...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 205: How We Lost the Universities and How to Reclaim the Voice of Christ
03/23/2026

This is Episode 205 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “How We Lost the Universities and How to Reclaim the Voice of Christ” by Corey Miller.https://www.equip.org/articles/how-we-lost-the-universities-how-to-reclaim-the-voice-of-christ/

The following article was an Online-exclusive. For the purposes of academic citation, it would be considered part of Volume 42 No. 03-04.It was also accompanied by Postmodern Realties Episode 137 How We Lost the Universities and How to Reclaim the Voice of Christ.

This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publicati...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 204: Virtual Violence, Video Game Addiction, and the Kingdom of God
03/21/2026

This is Episode 204 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Virtual Violence, Video Game Addiction, and the Kingdom of God” by Drew Dixon.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 5 (2018).https://www.equip.org/articles/virtual-violence-video-game-addiction-and-the-kingdom-of-god/

It was also accompanied by Postmodern Realties Episode 098 Virtual Violence, Video Game Addiction, and the Kingdom of God.

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 to live...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 203: Responding to Evil Christianly
03/20/2026

This is Episode 203 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Responding to Evil Christianly” by Travis Dickinson. This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 39, number 06 (2016). https://www.equip.org/articles/responding-evil-christianly/

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 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...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 202: Critical Race Theory: An Introduction and Critique
03/16/2026

This is Episode 202 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Critical Race Theory: An Introduction and Critique” by Doug Groothuis.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 46, number 1/2  (2023).https://www.equip.org/articles/critical-race-theory-an-introduction-and-critique/

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 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...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 201: History’s Bloody Mess: Why Marxism (and Socialism) Always Fails
03/14/2026

This is Episode 201 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “History’s Bloody Mess: Why Marxism (and Socialism) Always Fails” by Jay W. Richards.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 42, number 1 (2019). https://www.equip.org/articles/historys-bloody-mess-why-marxism-and-socialism-always-fails/

This article was also accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 165 History’s Bloody Mess: Why Marxism (& Socialism) Always Fails.

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 to...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 200: Creeds: Relics or Relevant?
03/13/2026

This is Episode 200 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Creeds: Relics or Relevant?” by Thomas Cornman.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 39, number 02 (2016). https://www.equip.org/articles/creeds-relics-relevant/

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 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 P...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 199: Irenaeus and Christian Orthodoxy
03/09/2026

This is Episode 199 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Irenaeus and Christian Orthodoxy” by Bradley Nassif. https://www.equip.org/articles/irenaeus-and-christian-orthodoxy/

This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 43, number 1 (2020). 

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 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 th...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 198: How the Church Can Address the Crisis of Identity and Belief Among Gen Z Women
03/07/2026

This is Episode 198 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “How the Church Can Address the Crisis of Identity and Belief Among Gen Z Women” by Lisa Cooper.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, volume 48, number 02 (2025).https://www.equip.org/articles/how-the-church-can-address-the-crisis-of-identity-and-belief-among-gen-z-women/

It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 445: How the Church Can Address the Crisis of Identity and Belief Among Gen Z Women. 

This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research I...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 197: Human Flourishing and the Myth of Religious Neutrality
03/06/2026

This is Episode 197 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Human Flourishing and the Myth of Religious Neutrality” by Angus Menuge. https://www.equip.org/articles/human-flourishing-myth-religious-neutrality/

This article first appeared in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 39, number 02 (2016). 

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 to live Christianly—to exercise truth and experience life. Truth, especially essential Christian doctrine, forms the basis for how we live our li...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 196: Redeeming Princess Culture
03/02/2026

This is Episode 196 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Redeeming Princess Culture” by S.A. Dance. https://www.equip.org/articles/redeeming-princess-culture/

This article first appeared in the Postmodern Realities 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 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 ou...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 195: Kindergarteners Need Apologetics, Too
02/28/2026

This is Episode 195 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Kindergarteners Need Apologetics, Too” by Natasha Crain.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 1 (2018).  https://www.equip.org/articles/kindergarteners-need-apologetics-too/
It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 059: Kindergarteners Need Apologetics, Too

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 to live Christianly—to exercise truth and experience life. Truth, especially essential Christian doctr...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 194: Who’s Afraid of HAL? Why Computers Will Not Become Conscious and Take over the World
02/27/2026

This is Episode 194 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Who’s Afraid of HAL? Why Computers Will Not Become Conscious and Take over the World” by Charles Edward White. https://www.equip.org/articles/whos-afraid-of-hal-why-computers-will-not-become-conscious-and-take-over-the-world/This article first appeared in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 39, number 06 (2016). 

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 to live Christianly—to exercise truth and experience life. Truth, especially essential Christian doct...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 193: An Ethic of Instagram
02/23/2026

This is Episode 193 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “An Ethic of Instagram” by Amber Stamper. https://www.equip.org/articles/an-ethic-of-instagram-article/

This article first appeared in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 39, number 05 (2016).  

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 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...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 192: What’s the Problem with LBGTQ Conversion Therapy?
02/21/2026

This is Episode 192 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “What’s the Problem with LBGTQ Conversion Therapy?” by Joe Dallas.https://www.equip.org/articles/whats-the-problem-with-conversion-therapy/

This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 42, number 1 (2019). This article was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 126 What’s the Problem with Conversion Therapy? 

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 to live Christianly—to exercise truth an...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 191:Answering Those Who Try to Live by the Golden Rule
02/20/2026

This is Episode 191 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Answering Those Who Try to Live by the Golden Rule” by Brian Peterson. https://www.equip.org/articles/answering-try-live-golden-rule/This article first appeared in the Effective Evangelism column of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 39, number 06 (2016).

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 to live Christianly—to exercise truth and experience life. Truth, especially essential Christian doctrine, forms the b...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 190: The Lunar New Year Animals: A Christian Examination of the Chinese Zodiac
02/16/2026

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 483: The Lunar New Year Animals: A Christian Examination of the Chinese Zodiac.

This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute, the Journal seeks to equip follo...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 189: Medieval Christians and Evangelism
02/14/2026

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 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 ess...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 188: Why Christians Should Observe the Christian Calendar?
02/13/2026

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 Christians’ thinking on that issue will be stimulated and enhanced (whether or not people end up agreeing with the author’s opinion). https://www.equip.org/articles/why-christians-should-observe-the-christian-calendar/
It was accomp...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 187: The Church with No Foundation: Evaluating the Teachings of Pastor Andy Stanley
02/09/2026

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 Podcast Episode 478: The Church with No Foundation: Evaluating the Teachings of Pastor Andy Stanley.

This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute, the Journal seeks to equip f...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 186: Logical and Biblical Defeaters of Reincarnation and Karma
02/07/2026

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 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 Chris...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 185: Walking with Christ Through Grief
02/06/2026

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 Journey to Glory. 

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 to live C...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 184: What’s Your Sign? Horoscopes, Astrology, and the Zodiac
02/02/2026

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 Zodiac. 

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 to live Christia...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 183: John Chrysostom: The Golden-Mouth Preacher
01/31/2026

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, 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 apo...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 182: The Historical Uniqueness of Jesus Christ Among the Founders of the World’s Major Religions
01/30/2026

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 Postmodern Realities Episode 089: Uniqueness of Jesus Christ.

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...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 181: Defending the Biblical View of Sexuality: A Socratic-Question Approach
01/26/2026

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 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 l...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 180: That Sounds Really Hard: Assessing the Theology of Peter Enns
01/24/2026

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: Assessing the Theology of Peter Enns.



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...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 179: Did the Universe Really Have a Beginning?-
01/23/2026

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, 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...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 178: Has Science Swallowed the Myth of Jonah’s Whale?
01/19/2026

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 Whale? 

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 to live C...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 177: Why We Cheat
01/17/2026

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 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, espe...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 176: Blaise Pascal: Three Misconceptions and the Truth
01/16/2026

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 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 ess...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 175: To the Cancel Culture: “We Respectfully Decline”
01/12/2026

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-refusal-is-called-for/
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 to live Christianly—to exercise truth and experience li...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 174: In Defense of the Church’s Traditional Doctrine of Hell
01/10/2026

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 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 li...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 173: From Beauty to the Beatific Vision: Recovering the Argument from Beauty
01/09/2026

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 for God from Beauty.

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 to live Chri...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 172 I’ll Start My Diet Tomorrow: A Christian Makes a New Year’s Resolution
01/05/2026

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 and apologetics from a particular perspective that is usually not shared by all Christians, with the intended result that Christians’ thinking on that issue will be stimulated and enhanced (whether or not people end up agreein...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 171: Sharing the Gospel with People from Broken Homes
01/03/2026

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 Homes.

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 to live Chri...