Postmodern Realities Podcast

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Douglas Groothuis about his online article, “Mockery in Apologetics“.https://www.equip.org/articles/mockery-in-apologetics/

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Other recent articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 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?)”in the 45:2-3 (Fall 2022) edition of the Christian Research Journal.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 Point/Counterpoint Viewpoint Debate on Should Parents Allow Unmarried Adult Children to Stay with Their Partner in the Parent’s Home?. One Viewpoint is by JOURNAL author Michael W. Austin entitled “Open Our Homes and Our Hearts”. The other Viewpoint is by JOURNAL author Matthew M. Kennedy entitled, “Christian Love and Upholding God’s Law in the Home”. https://www.equip.org/articles/should-parents-allow-unmarried-adult-children-to-stay-with-their-partner-in-the-parents-home-point-counterpoint-debate/

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Other articles and podcasts by the authors:Michael W. AustinEpisode 199 A Point/Counterpoint Conversation: The Meaning of the Term Pro-LifeThe Meaning of the Term Pro-Life. A Point/Counterpoint Conversation: Pro-Life for All Human LifeEpisode 180 Developing Spiritual DisciplinesEpisode 144 Taking the Long View: A Christian Approach to Youth SportsTaking the Long View: A Christian Approach to Youth SportsEpisode 052: The Benedict OptionIs The Benedict Option a Live Option?Episode 035: All Sins Are Not the SameAll Sins Are Not the SameEpisode 016: Anti-Intellectualism in the ChurchAnti-Intellectualism in the ChurchEpisode 005: Wealth and Stewardship: Key Biblical PrinciplesWealth and Stewardship: Key Biblical Principles Matthew M. KennedyEpisode 355 Is Re-Baptism Biblical?Should Christians Be Rebaptized?Episode 306 Marriage Is about the Gospel: Clarifying the Boundaries of Christian OrthodoxyMarriage is about the Gospel: Clarifying the Boundaries of Christian OrthodoxyEpisode 260: Christ and His Bride: Why Your Pastor’s Gender MattersChrist and His Bride: Why Your Pastor’s Gender MattersEpisode 235: Does the Bible Dictate Clothing Style by Gender? Cross Dressing and the Gender BinaryDoes the Bible Dictate Clothing Style by Gender? Cross Dressing and the Gender BinaryEpisode 234: Star Wars Happy and Glorious in The High RepublicHappy and Glorious in The High Republic: A Review of The High Republic Era beginning with Star Wars: Light of the Jedi by Charles SouleEpisode 212 Why Do The Parents of Gay Children Change Their Theological Minds?Why Do Parents of Gay Children Change Their Theological MindsEpisode 156 The Prayers Rose Like Incense: Anglican Worship and the Normative PrincipleThe Prayers Rose Like Incense: Anglican Worship and the Normative Principle

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Hillary Ferrer about her online article, ” The Most Overlooked Aspect of the ‘Barbie’ Movie”. **Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for Barbie**https://www.equip.org/articles/the-most-overlooked-aspect-of-the-barbie-movie/

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Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author:Episode 153 If I Feel It, It’s True: Combating the Rise of EmotionalismIf I Feel It, It’s True: Responding to the Rise of Emotionalism

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online Viewpoint article, ” Oh, the Horror One Christian’s Analysis of a Controversial Genre” https://www.equip.org/articles/oh-the-horror-one-christians-analysis-of-a-controversial-genre/

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Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author:Episode 356 The Price of Life in ‘Sound of Freedom’The Price of Life in ‘Sound of Freedom’Episode 352 Fire from the Gods How ‘Oppenheimer’ Mythologizes Twentieth Century AmericaFire from the Gods: How ‘Oppenheimer’ Mythologizes Twentieth Century AmericaEpisode 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’Episode 344 Mrs. Davis and the Crisis of Storytelling in the Twenty-First CenturyMrs. Davis TV Series Review and

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Medenwaldt about her online article, “Edgar Cayce: The Would-Be Sleeping Prophet” https://www.equip.org/articles/edgar-cayce-the-would-be-sleeping-prophet/

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Other podcasts and articles by this author:Episode 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.” Episode 168: Best Selling Author and Astrologer Chani Nicholas Brings New Age Teaching to the Social Media GenerationEpisode 166 Controversial Guru Teal Swan Brings New Age Teachings to the Social Media GenerationControversial Guru Teal Swan and Astrologer Chani Nicholas Bring New Age Teachings to the Social Media Generation​Episode 244: Falun Gong: How the West Was WonFalun Gong: How the West was Won

People may not realize it, but when they ask for your astrological sign, they’re probing into occultism. Seeking to find out if you’re an Aries, Taurus, or Capricorn, they’re harkening back to a long dark history of trying to extract secret knowledge and power from patterns in the stars.1 In the process, they are not only flirting with occult superstition, they’re assuming you do too. When people use the zodiac to find the exact alignment of celestial bodies at the time they were born, that’s called a “natal star chart.” A horoscope then is the reading of a natal star chart (from the zodiac), with the belief (from astrology) that that chart informs us about our character, luck, and upcoming events, giving us person-specific advice based on this mystical knowledge. That’s how horoscopes work. But Do They Really Work? Horoscopes kind of work, but not really. But Do They Really Work? Horoscopes kind of work, but not really. Horoscopes aren’t accurate, even on the science side of things. There are serious errors in the zodiac that none other than NASA has pointed out. Your natal star chart according to the zodiac probably doesn’t line up with where the stars actually were when you were born. That’s because there aren’t twelve, but thirteen, houses, and they move in ellipses, not circles. So they don’t occupy equal time-frames in the visible sky. Plus, there is planetary drift and gravitational shift. All of these indicate gradual migration and distortion over the last 3,000+ years since astrologers began charting the sky. To the extent that modern horoscopes rely on antiquated star charts, they aren’t even getting the star-gazing part right. Horoscopes are still fashionable today, but that’s in spite of systemic flaws in charting the stars. Horoscopes are pseudo-science, replacing knowledge with superstition and false beliefs. They not only lack predictive value, they’re obstacles to truth, wisdom, and understanding. Instead of turning to horoscopes for life direction and good fortune, we do better to seek God in prayer, spend time reading and studying Scripture, and seek counsel through godly Christian fellowship. After all, “the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10 NIV).


This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author John Ferrer about his online article, “What’s Your Sign? Horoscopes, Astrology, and the Zodiac? ” https://www.equip.org/articles/whats-your-sign-horoscopes-astrology-and-the-zodiac/

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Other podcasts and articles by this author: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 her online article, “Leaving the Church and Losing our Religion: A Review of The Great Dechurching by Jim Davis and Michael Graham “. https://www.equip.org/articles/leaving-the-church-and-losing-our-religion-a-review-of-the-great-dechurching-by-jim-davis-and-michael-graham/

When you support the Journal, you join the team of to help provide the resources at equip.org that minister to people worldwide. These resources include our ever growing database of over 1,500 articles, as well as our free Postmodern Realities podcast.Another way you can support our online articles is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10 which is the cost for some of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here





Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author:Episode 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 348 Despair and Hope in the Anglican CommunionDespair and Hope in the Anglican CommunionEpisode 343 A Review of Beautiful Union by Joshua Ryan ButlerThe Upside-Down Metaphor: A Hermeneutical Critique of Josh Butler’s ‘Beautiful Union’Episode 331 A Mountain Made Low—A Look at Brianna WiestA Mountain Made Low—A Look at Brianna WiestEpisode 325 Life in the Church and the Liturgical Church CalendarGo to Church! How Living Through the Church Year Can Help You Get a Grip on Your Life, Your Faith, and Your Family

In the United States, there is much talk of a new kind of crisis — a crisis of epic proportions that has tragic health implications. Much more covert than a war or a financial crisis, it has been referred to as the “loneliness epidemic.” The loneliness epidemic began years before the COVID-19 pandemic, although the pandemic has helped bring loneliness to the forefront of national dialogue. With a growing awareness of loneliness and its effect on society, studies have been conducted by scientific, sociological, governmental, and statistical groups. Non-religious and non-Christian sources have proposed reasonable solutions to loneliness. These solutions stumble upon the same realities that the Christian church has advocated for since its inception: loneliness is best treated within the context of a community with shared values, a community of people who are willing and able to give their time and talents to support one another, sacrifice for one another, and serve one another. The body of Christ, the Christian church, offers a reasonable solution to this crisis, providing important things that are needed to meet the needs of the lonely. From feeling a disconnect in personal relationships, lack of social connection, feelings of being undervalued or devalued by the broader community, and/or the existential feeling that life lacks purpose, loneliness can have different root causes. And loneliness, though a mental and social feeling, has a direct impact on physical health. The crisis of loneliness is rooted in the fact that American culture itself is in crisis. There is much to be said on this point — too much for an article of this length — however, there is one main undergirding cause of loneliness that is prevalent in our culture worth noting, and that is the change in the conception of the individual. If loneliness is rooted within the self and is a subjective feeling determined by individuals, then the concept of what it means to be an individual is imperative in this discussion.


This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lisa Cooper about her online article, ” The Loneliness Crisis In America And How The Church Can Help”.https://www.equip.org/articles/the-loneliness-crisis-in-america-and-how-the-church-can-help/

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Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author:Episode 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?)

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL authors Ross Anderson and Corey Miller about their online article, “Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message” https://www.equip.org/articles/responding-to-the-mormon-missionary-message/

For more information on receiving the full book, Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message, for your partnering gift, please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-responding-to-the-mormon-missionary-message/

When you support the Journal, you join the team of to help provide the resources at equip.org that minister to people worldwide. These resources include our ever growing database of over 1,500 articles, as well as our free Postmodern Realities podcast.Another way you can support our online articles is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10 which is the cost for some of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here.

Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author:Hank Unplugged: Leaving Mormonism for the Reason of Christ, Ratio Christi with Corey Miller Postmodern RealitiesEpisode 169 The Jesus of Mormonism: Differences That Make a DifferenceThe Jesus of Mormonism: Differences That Make a DifferenceEpisode 137 How We Lost the Universities and How to Reclaim the Voice of ChristHow We Lost the Universities and How to Reclaim the Voice of ChristThe Golden Rule Evidence for Christianity over Competing Worldviews and ReligionsThe Use and Misuse of Testimony: A Stealth Strategy for Effective Dialogue with Mormons

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Stephen Mitchell about his online article, “How to Love a Neighbor in the Anthropocene: Christian Faithfulness Via the Unsettling Agrarianism of Wendell Berry”.https://www.equip.org/articles/how-to-love-a-neighbor-in-the-anthropocene-christian-faithfulness-via-the-unsettling-agrarianism-of-wendell-berry/

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Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author:Episode 329: Christ or Lucretius: Nature and Nature’s God in the poems of Mary OliverChrist or Lucretius: Nature and Nature’s God in the poems of Mary OliverEpisode 301: Moving by Staying Put: Christian Pilgrimage in Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead“Moving by Staying Put: Christian Pilgrimage in Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead” in the 45:2-3 (Fall 2022) edition of the Christian Research Journal.Episode 248 Myself Am Hell: Rebellion and Gratitude in Milton’s Paradise LostMyself Am Hell: Rebellion and Gratitude in Milton’s Paradise LostEpisode 201 Albert Camus and the Fight for LifeThe Sting of Death: Albert Camus and the Fight for LifeEpisode 189 Second-Rate Musician: Vocation and Performance in T. S. Eliot’s The Confidential Clerk“Second-Rate Musician: Vocation and Performance in T. S. Eliot’s The Confidential Clerk “.Episode 135-Questing for Divine Love-Cormac McCarthy’s The RoadQuesting for Divine Love-Cormac McCarthy’s The RoadEpisode 111 Humanity Crucified: Hemingway and the Human ConditionHumanity Crucified: Hemingway and the Human ConditionEpisode 092 Literary Apologetics: Flannery O’ConnorFlannery O’Connor and the Problem of FreedomEpisode 045: Alexander Solzhenitsyn Confronts the Grand InquisitorAlexander Solzhenitsyn Confronts the Grand Inquisitor