Episodes

  • Postmodern Realities Episode 428: The New Religion In Public Schools: Progressivism and the Trojan Horse Called SEL

    Postmodern Realities Episode 428: The New Religion In Public Schools: Progressivism and the Trojan Horse Called SEL
    Jan 15 2025
    This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Bill Westers about his article, “The New Religion In Public Schools: Progressivism and the Trojan Horse Called SEL”. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-new-religion-in-public-schools-progressivism-and-the-trojan-horse-called-sel/

    Related articles to topic: The Yoga Boom: A Call for Christian Discernment – Part 1The Yoga Boom: A Call for Christian Discernment – Part 2The Yoga Boom: A Call for Christian Discernment – Part 3History’s Bloody Mess: Why Marxism (and Socialism) Always FailsThinking Through Mindfulness: Psychology, Religion or Both?Religion, Truth, and Value without God

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Postmodern Realities Episode 427 Grief, Loneliness, Friendship, and Robots: How Apple TV+’s ‘Sunny’ Shows Us About Human Nature

    Postmodern Realities Episode 427 Grief, Loneliness, Friendship, and Robots: How Apple TV+’s ‘Sunny’ Shows Us About Human Nature
    Jan 8 2025
    This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lisa Cooper about her online article entitled, “Grief, Loneliness, Friendship, and Robots: How Apple TV+’s Sunny Shows Us About Human Nature”. [Editors’ Note: This review contains spoilers for Sunny.] https://www.equip.org/articles/grief-loneliness-friendship-and-robots-how-apple-tvs-sunny-shows-us-about-human-nature/

    Related Articles and Podcasts by this author:Episode 411: The Antidote To FOMO (And FOBO)The Antidote To FOMO (And FOBO)Episode 373 A Christian Response to Scrolling and Doomscrolling“A Christian Response to Scrolling and Doomscrolling“Episode 359 The Loneliness Crisis In America And How The Church Can HelpThe Loneliness Crisis in America and How the Church Can Help

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Postmodern Realities Episode 426 Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev Karla

    Postmodern Realities Episode 426 Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev Karla
    Dec 30 2024
    This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article entitled, “Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev Karla”. https://www.equip.org/articles/leaving-church-finding-a-platform-a-look-at-the-content-of-rev-karla/
    This is also part of Doug’s ongoing “Theological Trends Column”.

    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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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Postmodern Realities Episode 425: Film Review: Netflix’s Mary

    Postmodern Realities Episode 425: Film Review: Netflix’s Mary
    Dec 23 2024
    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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    58 mins
  • Postmodern Realities Episode 424 Of God and Dogs, With Constant Reference to Sunny

    Postmodern Realities Episode 424 Of God and Dogs, With Constant Reference to Sunny
    Dec 18 2024
    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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    42 mins
  • Postmodern Realities Episode 423 Walking with Christ through Grief: The Journey to Glory

    Postmodern Realities Episode 423 Walking with Christ through Grief: The Journey to Glory
    Dec 11 2024
    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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    58 mins
  • Postmodern Realities Episode 422 Gene Editing and the Abolition of Man: A Reflection on ‘Upgrade’ by Blake Crouch and the New Science of CRI

    Postmodern Realities Episode 422 Gene Editing and the Abolition of Man: A Reflection on ‘Upgrade’ by Blake Crouch and the New Science of CRI
    Dec 4 2024
    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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    58 mins
  • Postmodern Realities Episode 421 ‘Conclave’ Film Review-Identity Politics and Doubt Comes to the Sistine Chapel

    Postmodern Realities Episode 421 ‘Conclave’ Film Review-Identity Politics and Doubt Comes to the Sistine Chapel
    Nov 27 2024
    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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    54 mins