This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett and is a stand-alone, audio-only episode (no written review) that discusses the Netflix film “Mary,” Released on December 6, 2024. It was Directed by D. J. Caruso and written by Timothy Michael Hayes. Also included is an in-depth discussion about Christians making Christian-themed media like film. Is it propaganda or artwork?[Editor’s Note: This episode contains spoilers for Mary.]

Related Articles and Podcasts:Episode 420: ‘Heretic’ The Gospel According to Mr. Reed‘Heretic’: The Gospel According to Mr. ReedEpisode 415: The Subtle Art of Corruption in the Sophomore Season of ‘The Rings of Power’The Subtle Art of Corruption in the Sophomore Season of ‘The Rings of Power’Episode 408 “Alien: Romulus”, Risk Aversion, and the Parable of the Big Bad Company“Alien: Romulus”, Risk Aversion, and the Parable of the Big Bad CompanyEpisode 406 Faith, Family, and Fear: The Films of M. Night ShyamalanFaith, Family, and Fear: The Films of M. Night Shyamalan

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Douglas Groothuis about his online article entitled, “Of God and Dogs, With Constant Reference to Sunny“ https://www.equip.org/articles/of-god-and-dogs-with-constant-reference-to-sunny/
This is also part of Doug’s ongoing “Cultural Critique Column”. 

Related Articles and Podcasts: Episode 252 Meditation Upon the Death of a PetMeditation Upon the Death of a PetRelated Articles and Podcasts by this author: Episode 416: The Art of Bracketing in Apologetics: Switching Ground Without Losing GroundThe Art of Bracketing in Apologetics: Switching Ground Without Losing GroundEpisode 401 How Truth WorksHow Truth WorksEpisode 393: Refuting The View: Religion Is A Myth, But Science Is The TruthRefuting The View: Religion Is A Myth, But Science Is The TruthEpisode 378 New Culture Critique Column: The Christian Self for Troubled Times and Meaning, Work, and the Value of PersonsThe Christian Self for Troubled Times: From Random to RedeemedAnd many more, Dr. Groothuis has written articles for us for over 30 years. 

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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 Death” and part two being “An Eternal Perspective on the Losses of Aging“.https://www.equip.org/articles/leaving-a-practical-legacy-understanding-medicalized-dying-and-preparing-for-incapacitation-or-death/ and https://www.equip.org/articles/an-eternal-perspective-on-the-losses-of-aging/



Related Articles and Podcasts:Episode 397 Leaving a Practical Legacy: Understanding Medicalized Dying and Preparing for Incapacitation or DeathEpisode 384 An Eternal Perspective on the Losses of AgingArticles for the above episodes referenced are stated earlier in the page. Episode 354 Hope for the Suffering Caregiver—Union with ChristHope for the Suffering Caregiver—Union with ChristEpisode 285 The Age of Opportunity: How the Bible Gives Hope for Aging“The Age of Opportunity: How the Bible Gives Hope for Aging” Episode 256: How Unanswered Prayer Grows Faith, Hope, and LoveHow Unanswered Prayer Grows Faith, Hope, and Love














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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 World of Gene Editing“Related Articles and Podcasts by this author:Episode 231 G. K. Chesterton and The Genius Of Job “G. K. Chesterton on the Book of Job”Episode 210: Bespoke Religiosity and the Rise of the Nones: a review of Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World by Tara Isabella BurtonBespoke Religiosity and the Rise of the Nones: a review of Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World by Tara Isabella BurtonEpisode 073: Hell and Kids Is It Abusive to Teach Children about HellJourney to the Bottom of the Glass: A Review of The Works of His Hands: A Scientist’s Journey from Atheism to Faith by Sy Garte 

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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:Episode 419: Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God’s Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story’“Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of The Wideness of God’s Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story“.Episode 413: A Christian’s Response to Pastor Lawson’s Moral Failure“A Christian’s Response to Pastor Lawson’s Moral Failure”Episode 402: Blessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David FrenchBlessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David FrenchEpisode 396 How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement“How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement“ 

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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 ‘The Rings of Power’The Subtle Art of Corruption in the Sophomore Season of ‘The Rings of Power’Episode 408 “Alien: Romulus”, Risk Aversion, and the Parable of the Big Bad Company“Alien: Romulus”, Risk Aversion, and the Parable of the Big Bad CompanyEpisode 406 Faith, Family, and Fear: The Films of M. Night ShyamalanFaith, Family, and Fear: The Films of M. Night ShyamalanAnd many more Cole has written quite extensively for us the last couple years, click here for more of his articles. 

Don’t miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.

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/



Related Articles and Podcasts by this author:Episode 413: A Christian’s Response to Pastor Lawson’s Moral Failure“A Christian’s Response to Pastor Lawson’s Moral Failure”Episode 402: Blessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David FrenchBlessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David FrenchEpisode 396 How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement“How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement“Episode 389: Fear, Loathing, and Deconverting from the White Evangelical Church: A Review of ‘The Exvangelicals by Sarah McCammon“Fear, Loathing, and Deconverting from the White Evangelical Church: A Review of ‘The Exvangelicals’ by Sarah McCammon”

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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/
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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 of ‘The Rings of Power’Episode 408 “Alien: Romulus”, Risk Aversion, and the Parable of the Big Bad Company“Alien: Romulus”, Risk Aversion, and the Parable of the Big Bad CompanyEpisode 406 Faith, Family, and Fear: The Films of M. Night ShyamalanFaith, Family, and Fear: The Films of M. Night Shyamalan\\And many, many other TV and Movie reviews Cole has written consistently for us since 2021. 

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.equip.org/product/cri-resource-bridge-building-apologetics-how-to-get-along-even-when-we-disagree/



Other podcasts and articles of interest by this author:Episode 414: Strange Happenings in Utah: The Phenomenon of Skinwalker RanchStrange Happenings in Utah: The Phenomenon of Skinwalker RanchEpisode 409 When Physical Therapy Gets Spiritual: Should Christians Avoid Holistic and Alternative Medicine? “When Physical Therapy Gets Spiritual: Should Christians Avoid Holistic and Alternative Medicine?”Episode 390 Enhancing Your Energy the New Age Way: Understanding Auras, Chakras, and QiEnhancing Your Energy the New Age Way: Understanding Auras, Chakras, and QiEpisode 346 ‘Ancient Aliens,’ Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx of Giza: Testing the Television Show’s Claims with Truth‘Ancient Aliens,’ Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx of Giza: Testing the Television Show’s Claims with TruthEpisode 328: Ancient Aliens and the Bible: What the Popular Television Series Says about Extraterrestrials in ScriptureAncient Aliens and the Bible: What the Popular Television Series Says about Extraterrestrials in Scripture

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 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 Self for Troubled Times and Meaning, Work, and the Value of Persons
The Christian Self for Troubled Times: From Random to Redeemed
Meaning, Work, and the Value of Persons: Comparing Derek Parfit and Francis Schaeffer
Episode 347 Murder by Medicine in Canada and the Threat to America
Murder by Medicine in Canada and the Threat to America
Episode 322 Apologetics Anecdotes to Inspire Christian Witness
Apologetics Anecdotes to Inspire Christian Witness
And many more, Dr. Groothuis has written articles for us for over 30 years.