Postmodern Realities Podcast

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL authors David and Marybeth Baggett about their article entitled, “Mere Simulation: A Review of ‘Freud’s Last Session’”. https://www.equip.org/articles/mere-simulation-a-review-of-freuds-last-session/

(Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Freud’s Last Session.)


Other podcasts and articles featuring these authors: Moral Values and the Idea of God: The Apologetic Legacy of William Ritchie SorleyEpisode 90: Philip Dick Man in High CastleThe Man in the High Castle and the Necessity of Moral FaithEpisode 85: Mark Twain’s Tightrope Walk, Caught between Despair and HopeMark Twain’s Tightrope Walk: Caught between Despair and Hope

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy her article “Enough For What? A Review of Scot McKnight’s The Bible is Not Enough” which is part of the ongoing column entitled, “Theological Trends”. https://www.equip.org/articles/enough-for-what-a-review-of-scot-mcknights-the-bible-is-not-enough/


Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author:Episode 374 Did Pope Francis Authorize Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples?Did Pope Francis Authorize Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples?Episode 370 Sheila Wray Gregoire, Sex and The Evangelical GirlSheila Wray Gregoire, Sex and The Evangelical GirlEpisode 353 Women and the Genderless Jesus A Review of ‘Women and the Gender of God’ by Amy PeelerWomen and the Genderless Jesus — A Review of ‘Women and the Gender of God’ by Amy PeelerEpisode 343 A Review of Beautiful Union by Joshua Ryan ButlerThe Upside-Down Metaphor: A Hermeneutical Critique of Josh Butler’s ‘Beautiful Union’

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Doug Groothius about the first two articles in a new and ongoing column from him entitled, “Cultural Critique”. The first article covers, “The Christian Self for Troubled Times: From Random to Redeemed”.https://www.equip.org/articles/the-christian-self-for-troubled-times-from-random-to-redeemed/

The second article covers, “Meaning, Work, and the Value of Persons: The Case of Derek Parfitt and Francis Schaeffer”. https://www.equip.org/articles/meaning-work-and-the-value-of-persons-comparing-derek-parfit-and-francis-schaeffer/


Other recent articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 366 Mockery in ApologeticsMockery in ApologeticsEpisode 347 Murder by Medicine in Canada and the Threat to AmericaMurder by Medicine in Canada and the Threat to AmericaEpisode 322 Apologetics Anecdotes to Inspire Christian WitnessApologetics Anecdotes to Inspire Christian WitnessEpisode 302 Defining the Meaning of Woman (Review of Matt Walsh’s Documentary Film and Book, What Is a Woman?)Defining the Meaning of Woman (Review of Matt Walsh’s Documentary Film and Book, What Is a Woman?)”Episode 293 Sexual Identity and the Biblical Philosophy of GenderSexual Identity and the Biblical Philosophy of Gender” in the 45: 1/2 edition of the Christian Research JournalAnd many more, Dr. Groothuis has written articles for us for over 30 years.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL authors Cole Burgett and C.L. Mitchell about Mitchell's online article, "The Danger of Rewriting Jesus: A Review of The Book of Clarence". https://www.equip.org/articles/the-danger-of-rewriting-jesus-a-review-of-the-book-of-clarence/

[Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for The Book of Clarence.]

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Medenwaldt about her online article, “Escaping Twin Flames: Why People are Falling for the Love Cult”. https://www.equip.org/articles/escaping-twin-flames-why-people-are-falling-for-the-love-cult/

Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author:Episode 362: Edgar Cayce: The Would-Be Sleeping ProphetEdgar Cayce: The Would-Be Sleeping ProphetEpisode 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 ScriptureEpisode 287 Corey Goode: Time-Traveling Secret Space Program WhistleblowerCorey Goode: Time-Traveling Secret Space Program Whistleblower” in the 45: 1/2 edition of the Christian Research Journal.Episode 219: Humanity’s Ascension: Assessing the History Channel’s New Age, Time Travel Guru David Wilcock“Humanity’s Ascension: Assessing the History Channel’s New Age, Time Travel Guru David Wilcock.”

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author John D. Ferrer about his online article, “The Satanic Temple Abortion Clinic: A Critical Assessment

https://www.equip.org/articles/the-satanic-temple-abortion-clinic-a-critical-review/


Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author:Episode 361 What’s Your Sign? Horoscopes, Astrology, and the Zodiac“What’s Your Sign? Horoscopes, Astrology, and the Zodiac? ” Episode 345: How to Keep Your Job Without Losing Your Soul: A Survival Guide for Diversity Training“How to Keep Your Job Without Losing Your Soul: A Survival Guide for Diversity Training” which is only available to read when you partner with CRI here.Episode 339 Evaluating SatanCon 2023Episode 327 A Christian Apologist Responds to Sam Smith and Kim Petras’s Satanic Grammy PerformanceA Christian Apologist Responds to Sam Smith and Kim Petras’s Satanic Grammy Performance Editor’s note: While nothing explicit is discussed in the article and related podcast above, the subject matter of the Unholy song lyrics and original music video is rated R.Episode 146 Recognizing and Responding to Occultism in Your Church and A Film review of Hail Satan?Satanic Lessons on Religious Freedom: A review of Hail Satan?Infiltrated: Recognizing and Responding to Occultism in Your ChurchEpisode 131 Sabrina The Teenage Anti-ChristSabrina The Teenage Anti-Christ

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about the first in a new and ongoing column entitled, “Theological Trends”. Covered in this first column is “Did Pope Francis Authorize Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples?”. https://www.equip.org/articles/did-pope-francis-authorize-priests-to-bless-same-sex-couples/

Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author:Episode 370 Sheila Wray Gregoire, Sex and The Evangelical GirlSheila Wray Gregoire, Sex and The Evangelical GirlEpisode 353 Women and the Genderless Jesus A Review of ‘Women and the Gender of God’ by Amy PeelerWomen and the Genderless Jesus — A Review of ‘Women and the Gender of God’ by Amy PeelerEpisode 343 A Review of Beautiful Union by Joshua Ryan ButlerThe Upside-Down Metaphor: A Hermeneutical Critique of Josh Butler’s ‘Beautiful Union’

With the ever-multiplying options for social media platforms to engage with, influencers to follow, social trends to capitalize on, and stratifying social issues to research and form opinions about, getting away from our electronic devices can be harder than ever. And with those devices comes rampant temptation to engage with any and all kinds of information — good and bad, true and false, positive and negative. We may get caught up in scrolling endlessly, peering into the void of constant communication, retaining little.

In recent years, scrolling and what is referred to as doomscrolling have become major points of discussion in sociology, and even discussions regarding legislation. Scrolling relates to the compulsive or uninhibited engagement with online sources, especially social media. It can indicate a trance-like state of passive engagement and an addictive-like compulsion to engage with online content. Doomscrolling, on the other hand, is a particular version of scrolling that seeks out negative news.

When Jesus prayed His high priestly prayer to the Father in the garden of Gethsemane, He said, “I do not ask that you take them [my followers] out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world” (John 17:15–16). Jesus asks for God the Father to intervene to protect and guard His people from being influenced by the devil, to stand apart from the world. And so, Christians, or “Christ-followers,” must critically engage things in the world. Social media and scrolling may seem innocuous, but Christians are called to stand apart from what the world calls “good” and be thoughtful about our engagement.

Scripture tells us that the fruits of the Spirit are “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires” (Galatians 5:22–24). When we engage with social media, we must employ these fruits of the Spirit. Paul exhorts us to “keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another” (5:25–26). How frequently do we fall into the trap of social media that encourages us to be conceited, provoke one another, and envy one another? Christian philosopher Douglas Groothuis explains in his article “Understanding Social Media” (https://www.equip.org/articles/understanding-social-media/) that “Facebook and related social media tend to foster the overexposure of the underdeveloped self by facilitating the mass distribution of text and images related to oneself” (emphasis in original). Groothuis likewise warns against gossip, narcissism, immodesty, and disconnecting from in-person relationships as a result of social media use. These are all important things to consider when weighing social media’s impact on one’s own life.


This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lisa Cooper about her online article, “A Christian Response to Scrolling and Doomscrolling”.https://www.equip.org/articles/a-christian-response-to-scrolling-and-doomscrolling/


Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author:Episode 359 The Loneliness Crisis In America And How The Church Can HelpThe Loneliness Crisis in America and How the Church Can HelpEpisode 338 Is Participating in the Fertility Industry Ethical?Is Participating in the Fertility Industry Ethical?Episode 276 Boba Fett’s Character Arc Actually Makes Sense ( A Review of The Book of Boba Fett)Boba Fett’s Character Arc Actually Makes Sense ( A Review of The Book of Boba Fett)Episode 197 Was God at Sandy Hook Elementary that Day?School Shootings and the Problem of Evil (Was God at Sandy Hook that day?)

Please see this encore presentation of Episode 268 ENCORE I’ll Start My Diet Tomorrow: A Christian Makes a New Year’s Resolution that we did in December 2021 as the content itself is still applicable around this time of year.

Should Christians make New Year’s resolutions? And if so, what kind? Are there any guiding biblical principles that might inform and shape such a task? This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with Journal author Anne Kennedy about her article in the 44:4 issue of the Journal, entitled, “I’ll Start My Diet Tomorrow: A Christian Makes a New Year’s Resolution.” https://www.equip.org/articles/ill-start-my-diet-tomorrow-a-christian-makes-a-new-years-resolution/


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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online article, ” Movie Review of ‘The Iron Claw’ ”Coming Soon! Note: This review contains spoilers for The Iron Claw. https://www.equip.org/articles/painkiller-a-movie-review-of-the-iron-claw/

Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author:Episode 371 Grief, Guilt, and Godzilla: A Review of ‘Godzilla Minus One’Grief, Guilt, and Godzilla: A Review of ‘Godzilla Minus One’Episode 363 Oh, the Horror! One Christian’s Analysis of a Controversial GenreOh, the Horror! One Christian’s Analysis of a Controversial GenreEpisode 349: Film Review ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’It’s the Mileage: Looking Back on Forty Years with ‘Indiana Jones’-Film Review of ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’