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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...

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Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 245: Was There A Jewish Temple in Ancient Jerusalem? Exposing Islamic Ahistoricism and Mythicism
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Today at 5:40 AM

This is Episode 245 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Was There A Jewish Temple in Ancient Jerusalem? Exposing Islamic Ahistoricism and Mythicism” by Craig A. Evans.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 05 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/was-there-a-jewish-temple-in-ancient-jerusalem-exposing-islamic-ahistoricism-and-mythicism/

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...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 244: Three Ways to Teach Your Kids Apologetics (Without Them Realizing It)
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Yesterday at 5:40 AM

This is Episode 244 of  Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Three Ways to Teach Your Kids Apologetics (Without Them Realizing It)” by Paul M. Gould and Ethel M. Gould.This article first appeared in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 40, number 02 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/three-ways-to-teach-your-kids-apologetics-without-them-realizing-it/

It was accompanied by Postmodern Realties Episode 036: Three Ways to Teach Your Kids Apologetics (Without Them Realizing It).

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


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 243 The Beauty of Worship: Aesthetics And Truth
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Last Monday at 5:40 AM

This is Episode 243 of  Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Beauty of Worship: Aesthetics & Truth” by Matthew M. Kennedy.This article first appeared in the Viewpoint column of Christian Research Journal, volume 43, number 1 (2020). https://www.equip.org/articles/the-beauty-of-worship-aesthetics-truth/

This was also accompanied by Postmodern Realties Episode 192 The Beauty of Worship: Aesthetics and 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...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 242: The Justice of Hell?
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06/13/2026

This is Episode 242 of  Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Justice of Hell?” by Donald T. Williams.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 39, number 01 (2016). https://www.equip.org/articles/the-justice-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 live our lives in Christ. As th...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 241: By the Power of Nostalgia: ‘Masters of the Universe’ and the Haunting of Popular Culture
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06/12/2026

This is Episode 241 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “By the Power of Nostalgia: ‘Masters of the Universe’ and the Haunting of Popular Culture” by Cole Burgett.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 49, number 02 (2026). https://www.equip.org/articles/by-the-power-of-nostalgia-masters-of-the-universe-and-the-haunting-of-popular-culture/

It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 502: By the Power of Nostalgia: ‘Masters of the Universe’ and the Haunting of Popular Culture.

This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute, the Jo...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 240: Deconstructing Faith and Marriage when a Spouse Comes Out: A Review of ‘Beard: A Memoir
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06/09/2026

This is Episode 240 of  Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Deconstructing Faith and Marriage when a Spouse Comes Out: A Review of ‘Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage’ by Kelly Foster Lundquist” by Anne Kennedy.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 49, number 01 (2026). https://www.equip.org/articles/deconstructing-faith-and-marriage-when-a-spouse-comes-out-a-review-of-beard-a-memoir-of-a-marriage-by-kelly-foster-lundquist/

It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 484: Deconstructing Faith and Marriage when a Spouse Comes Out: A Review of Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage by Kelly Foster Lundquist.

This podcast presents audio versions of...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 239: Marriage in Mid-life: How Disappointment Helps Us Become More Christlike
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06/08/2026

This is Episode 239 of  Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Marriage in Mid-life: How Disappointment Helps Us Become More Christlike” by Dorothy Littell Greco.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 44, number 01 (2021). https://www.equip.org/articles/marriage-in-mid-life-how-disappointment-helps-us-become-more-christlike/

​It was accompanied by Postmodern Realties Episode 229 Marriage in Mid-Life: How Disappointment Helps Us Become More Christlike.

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 Ch...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 238: The Man Beneath the Beskar: Fatherhood and Masculinity in ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grog
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06/05/2026

This is Episode 238 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Man Beneath the Beskar Fatherhood and Masculinity in ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ by Cole Burgett.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 49, number 02 (2026). https://www.equip.org/articles/the-man-beneath-the-beskar-fatherhood-and-masculinity-in-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/

It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 501:The Man Beneath the Beskar Fatherhood and Masculinity in ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’.

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


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 237: G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Orthodoxy’ and Christian Enchantment
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06/02/2026

This is Episode 237 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Orthodoxy’ and Christian Enchantment” by Rebekah Valerius.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, volume 48, number 03 (2025). https://www.equip.org/articles/g-k-chestertons-orthodoxy-and-christian-enchantment/

It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 462: G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Orthodoxy’ and Christian Enchantment. 

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...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 236: Does Jesus Condone Self-Mutilation in Matthew 5:29-30?
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06/01/2026

This is Episode 236 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Does Jesus Condone Self-Mutilation in Matthew 5:29-30?” by Christy Gambrell.This article first appeared in the Practical Hermeneutics column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 1 (2018).https://www.equip.org/articles/does-jesus-condone-self-mutilation-in-matthew-5-29-30/

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...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 235: Election and Evangelism: Is Calvinism Anti‑Evangelism?
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05/30/2026

This is Episode 235 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Election and Evangelism: Is Calvinism Anti‑Evangelism?” by Douglas Groothuis.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, volume 49, number 01 (2026).https://www.equip.org/articles/election-and-evangelism-is-calvinism-anti-evangelism/

It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 488: Election and Evangelism: Is Calvinism Anti‑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 e...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 234: Lessons for Today’s Church from the Life of the Early Church
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05/29/2026

This is Episode 234 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Lessons for Today’s Church from the Life of the Early Church” by J. Warner Wallace.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 43, number 2 (2020). https://www.equip.org/articles/lessons-for-todays-church-from-the-life-of-the-early-church/

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 w...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 233: Bearing Witness to Christ Among Internationals
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05/28/2026

This is Episode 233 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Bearing Witness to Christ Among Internationals” by Jonah Haddad.This article first appeared in the Effective Evangelism column of the  Christian Research Journal, volume 44, number 4 (2021). https://www.equip.org/articles/bearing-witness-to-christ-among-internationals/

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...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 232: Spirituality in Modern Hip Hop: The Theology of Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper
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05/26/2026

This is Episode 232 of  Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Spirituality in Modern Hip Hop: The Theology of Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper” by Vocab Malone.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 06 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/spirituality-in-modern-hip-hop-the-theology-of-kendrick-lamar-and-chance-the-rapper/

This was also accompanied by Postmodern Realties Episode 056: Spirituality in Modern Hip Hop: The Theology of Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper.

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


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 231: Grand Cosmic Resonance: How Structure & Comprehensibility of the Universe Reveal Mindful Maker
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05/23/2026

This is Episode 231 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “A Grand Cosmic Resonance: How the Structure and Comprehensibility of the Universe Reveal a Mindful Maker” by Melissa Cain Travis.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 1 (2018). https://www.equip.org/articles/a-grand-cosmic-resonance/

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 doc...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 230: Channeling the Dead—A Christian Response to Mediums
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05/22/2026

This is Episode 230 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Channeling the Dead—A Christian Response to Mediums” by Lindsey Medenwaldt.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 04 (2025).https://www.equip.org/articles/channeling-the-dead-a-christian-response-to-mediums/

It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realities Episode 468: Channeling the Dead—A Christian Response to Mediums.

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—t...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 229: Before Baker Street: An Evaluation of Amazon Prime’s ‘Young Sherlock’
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05/18/2026

This is Episode 229 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Before Baker Street: An Evaluation of Amazon Prime’s ‘Young Sherlock’” by Cole Burgett.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 49, number 02 (2026). https://www.equip.org/articles/before-baker-street-an-evaluation-of-amazon-primes-young-sherlock/

was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 494: Before Baker Street: An Evaluation of Amazon Prime’s ‘Young Sherlock’.

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 Ch...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 228: Adamic Denial and Distortion
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05/16/2026

This is Episode 228 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Adamic Denial and Distortion” by Hank Hanegraaff. https://www.equip.org/articles/adamic-denial-and-distortion/

This article first appeared in the From the President column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 45, number 01 (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 the basis for how we li...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 227: Unhindered Leadership of Jen Hatmaker
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05/15/2026

This is Episode 227 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Unhindered Leadership of Jen Hatmaker” 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. 03-04.https://www.equip.org/articles/the-unhindered-leadership-of-jen-hatmaker/

t was published in conjunction with a print article regarding the same subject manner and it discussed in related Postmodern Realities Episode 140 The Theological “Mess” in the “Moxie” of Jen Hatmaker.

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


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 226: Come On, Get Happy: A Cultural Reflection on Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus’
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05/11/2026

This is Episode 226 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Come On, Get Happy: A Cultural Reflection on Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus’” by Cole Burgett.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 46, number 03 (2023). https://www.equip.org/articles/come-on-get-happy-a-cultural-reflection-on-apple-tvs-pluribus/

It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realities Episode 487: Come On, Get Happy: A Cultural Reflection on Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus’

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 Chri...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 225: Hope for the Suffering Caregiver—Union with Christ
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05/09/2026

This is Episode 225 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Hope for the Suffering Caregiver—Union with Christ” by Elizabeth Turnage.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 46, number 03 (2023). https://www.equip.org/articles/hope-for-the-suffering-caregiver-union-with-christ/

It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realities Episode 354 Hope for the Suffering Caregiver—Union with 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 think and to live Christianl...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 224: This is the Way…Or is It?: Thinking About Religion in The Mandalorian
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05/08/2026

This is Episode 224 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “This is the Way…Or is It?: Thinking About Religion in The Mandalorian” by Philip Tallon.The following article was an Online-exclusive from the Christian Research Journal, Volume 44, No. 01 (2021).https://www.equip.org/articles/this-is-the-way-or-is-it-thinking-about-religion-in-the-mandalorian/

It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realities Episode 217: Thinking About Religion in The Mandalorian.

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 li...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 223: The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Anselm: In Defense of Greatest Being Theology
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05/04/2026

This is Episode 223 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Anselm: In Defense of Greatest Being Theology” by Tom Morris and David Baggett.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 39, number 01 (2016). https://www.equip.org/articles/god-abraham-isaac-anselm-defense-greatest-theology/

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, for...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 222: The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World’s Foremost Big Story Historian
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05/02/2026

This is Episode 222 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World’s Foremost Big Story Historian” by Jay Watts.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 48, number 04 (2025). https://www.equip.org/articles/the-incredulity-of-yuval-noah-harari-evaluating-the-worlds-foremost-big-story-historian/

.It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realities Episode 469: The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World’s Foremost Big Story Historian.

This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute, the Journal s...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 221: Humanity’s Ascension: Assessing the History Channel’s New Age, Time Travel Guru David Wilcock
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05/01/2026

This is Episode 221 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Humanity’s Ascension: Assessing the History Channel’s New Age, Time Travel Guru David Wilcock” by Lindsey Mendenwaldt.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 43, number 03 (2021). https://www.equip.org/articles/humanitys-ascension-assessing-the-history-channels-new-age-time-travel-guru-david-wilcock/
It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realities Episode 219: Humanity’s Ascension: Assessing the History Channel’s New Age, Time Travel Guru David Wilcock

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


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 220: Why You Should Trust the New Testament: Reasons for Reliability
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04/27/2026

This is Episode 220 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Why You Should Trust the New Testament: Reasons for Reliability” by Benjamin Shaw.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 47, number 03 (2024).https://www.equip.org/articles/why-you-should-trust-the-new-testament-reasons-for-reliability/

It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realities Episode 412: How do We know the Bible Is True?

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 Ch...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 219: Virtue, Human Nature and the Quest for Happiness
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04/25/2026

This is Episode 219 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Virtue, Human Nature and the Quest for Happiness” by Melissa Cain Travis.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 5 (2018). https://www.equip.org/articles/virtue-human-nature-and-the-quest-for-happiness/

It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realities Episode 095 Virtue, Human Nature, and the Quest for Happiness. 

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—t...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 218: Amaze Amaze Amaze Grace! ‘Project Hail Mary’ and the Stories We Can’t Stop Telling
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04/24/2026

This is Episode 218 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Amaze Amaze Amaze Grace! ‘Project Hail Mary’ and the Stories We Can’t Stop Telling” by Melissa Cain Travis. This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 49, number 02 (2026). https://www.equip.org/articles/amaze-amaze-amaze-grace-project-hail-mary-and-the-stories-we-cant-stop-telling/

It was also accompanied by Postmodern Realties Podcast Episode 493: Amaze Amaze Amaze Grace! ‘Project Hail Mary’ and the Stories We Can’t Stop Telling.

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


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 217: Understanding Nicene Trinitarianism
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04/20/2026

This is Episode 217 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Understanding Nicene Trinitarianism” by Nathan A. Jacobs.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 4 (2018). https://www.equip.org/articles/understanding-nicene-trinitarianism/


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 a...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 216: The Death of Credentials: How Social Media Influencers Dumbed Us Down and Made Everything Wor
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04/18/2026

This is Episode 216 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Death of Credentials: How Social Media Influencers Dumbed Us Down and Made Everything Worse” by Douglas Groothuis.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, volume 48, number 03 (2025).https://www.equip.org/articles/the-death-of-credentials-how-social-media-influencers-dumbed-us-down-made-everything-worse/

 This was also accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcast 460: The Death of Credentials: How Social Media Influencers Dumbed Us Down & Made Everything Worse.

This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute, t...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 215: Who Was Adam? A book review of In Quest of the Historical Adam
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04/17/2026

This is Episode 215 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Who Was Adam? A book review of In Quest of the Historical Adam: A Biblical and Scientific Exploration by William Lane Craig (Eerdmans, 2021)” by Fazale “Fuz” Rana.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 1 (2018). https://www.equip.org/articles/who-was-adam-a-book-review-of-in-quest-of-the-historical-adam-a-biblical-and-scientific-exploration-by-william-lane-craig-eerdmans-2021/

This was also accompanied by Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 277: Who Was Adam? (Summary Critique of William Lane Craig’s In Quest of the Historical Adam). 

This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal article...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 214: Youth, Suicide, and Our Success-Centered Culture
Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 214: Youth, Suicide, and Our Success-Centered Culture episode artwork
04/13/2026

This is Episode 214 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Youth, Suicide, and Our Success-Centered Culture” by Catherine Cook.This article first appeared in the Postmodern Realities column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 39, number 04 (2016).  https://www.equip.org/articles/youth-suicide-and-our-success-centered-culture/

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 213 Episode The Use and Misuse of Testimony: A Stealth Strategy for Effective Dialogue with Mormons
Christian Research Journal Reads 213 Episode The Use and Misuse of Testimony: A Stealth Strategy for Effective Dialogue with Mormons episode artwork
04/11/2026

This is Episode 213 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Use and Misuse of Testimony: A Stealth Strategy for Effective Dialogue with Mormons” by Corey Miller.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 06 (2017). https://www.equip.org/articles/the-use-and-misuse-of-testimony-a-stealth-strategy-for-effective-dialogue-with-mormons/

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...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 212: Loving God and Others in the Midst of Suffering
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04/10/2026

This is Episode 212 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Loving God and Others in the Midst of Suffering” by Douglas Groothuis.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 42, number 2 (2019). https://www.equip.org/articles/loving-god-in-the-midst-of-suffering/

This article was also accompanied by the Hank Unplugged Podcast Loving God in the Midst of Suffering with Douglas Groothuis.

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...


Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 211: Unexplaining the Mormon Priesthood Ban on Blacks
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04/06/2026

This is Episode 211 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Unexplaining the Mormon Priesthood Ban on Blacks” by Bill McKeever.This article first appeared in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 39, number 01 (2016).  https://www.equip.org/articles/unexplaining-mormon-priesthood-ban-blacks/

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 210: No More Desires: Ian Fleming, James Bond, and Acedia
Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 210: No More Desires: Ian Fleming, James Bond, and Acedia episode artwork
04/04/2026

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
Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 209: Aristotle And C.S. Lewis on Virtue episode artwork
04/03/2026

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
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03/30/2026

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?
Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 207: Sex, Slavery, and Sin: Is the God of the Bible Really That Different from the God of Islam? episode artwork
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
Christian Research Journal Reads Episode  206: Thomas Aquinas’s Five Proofs for God Revisited episode artwork
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...