Postmodern Realities Podcast

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Stephen Mitchell about his article, “Opening-out Delight: Romantic Love as Divine Sign in the Novels of Walker Percy” Coming Soon! Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 431: John Searle: Unwitting Ally of the Soul (Philosophers Series)John Searle: Unwitting Ally of the SoulEpisode 407 Consciousness, AI, and the Imago DeiConsciousness, AI, and the Imago DeiEpisode 232 Who Made God?But Who Made God?Swimming Upstream: Why the Natural Law Resists Totalitarianism 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 Matthew Kennedy about his article, “Are Pastors and Church Government Biblical? Authority and the Church in the New Testament Era and Beyond” https://www.equip.org/articles/are-pastors-and-church-government-biblical-authority-and-the-church-in-the-new-testament-era-and-beyond/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 433: ‘Am I Racist?’ Reveals DEI’s Counterfeit Redemption‘Am I Racist?’ Reveals DEI’s Counterfeit RedemptionEpisode 405 Non-Christians, Death, and Comforting the BereavedNon-Christians, Death, and Comforting the BereavedEpisode 391 Who May Come To The Lord’s Table—Eucharistic Welcome And Warning“Who May Come To The Lord’s Table—Eucharistic Welcome And Warning.“ 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 Rebekah Valerius about her article, “G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Orthodoxy’ and Christian Enchantment”https://www.equip.org/articles/g-k-chestertons-orthodoxy-and-christian-enchantment/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 422 Gene Editing and the Abolition of Man: A Reflection on ‘Upgrade’ by Blake Crouch and the New Science of CRISPRGene Editing and the Abolition of Man: A Reflection on ‘Upgrade’ by Blake Crouch and the New Science of CRISPREpisode 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 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 article, “Historian Diarmaid MacCulloch’s Lens on Sex and Marriage: Summary Critique of ‘Lower Than The Angels: A History Of Sex and Christianity’” Coming Soon! This is also part of Anne’s ongoing column “Theological Trends”. Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 456: Christian Idolatry? Evaluating Bethel Church and Bill JohnsonChristian Idolatry? Evaluating Bethel Church and Bill JohnsonEpisode 451: Beth Allison Barr: Becoming the Leader She Knew Could Be: A Review of ‘Becoming the Pastor’s Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman’s Path to Ministry’Beth Allison Barr: Becoming the Leader She Knew She Could Be: A Review of ‘Becoming the Pastor’s Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman’s Path to Ministry’Episode 440: Reimagining ‘Snow White’: How Counterfeits Reveal the TrueReimagining ‘Snow White’: How Counterfeits Reveal the True

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Doug Groothuis about his article, “The Death of Credentials: How Social Media Influencers Dumbed us Down and Made Everything Worse.” This is also part of Doug’s ongoing “Cultural Critique Column”. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-death-of-credentials-how-social-media-influencers-dumbed-us-down-made-everything-worse/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 436: Why Read Books?Why Read Books? Episode 424 Of God and Dogs, With Constant Reference to Sunny“Of God and Dogs, With Constant Reference to Sunny“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 Works 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 John Bloom about his article, “The Graveyard Spiral of Walton’s ‘New Explorations in the Lost World of Genesis’”. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-graveyard-spiral-of-waltons-new-explorations-in-the-lost-world-of-genesis/ Related Articles by this author:Lost World of John Walton a book review of The Lost World of Adam and Eve: Genesis 2-3 and the Human Origins DebateCreation Accounts and Ancient Near Eastern Religions 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 Derek Cooper about his article, “A Christian Exploration of the Baha’i Faith” . https://www.equip.org/articles/a-christian-exploration-of-the-bahai-faith/ Other articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 388 Jainism: India’s other ReligionJainism: India’s other Religion 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 Cole Burgett about his article, “Family First: A Film Review of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’” . This also part of Cole’s ongoing column, Cultural Apologetics.[Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Fantastic Four: First Steps.] https://www.equip.org/articles/family-first-a-film-review-of-the-fantastic-four-first-steps/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 455: Up, Up, and Away (Again): A Review of Superman (2025)Up, Up, and Away (Again): A Review of Superman (2025)Episode 453 Man Creates Something Worse than Dinosaurs: A Review of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’Man Creates Something Worse than Dinosaurs: A Review of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’Episode 448: We Used Up All the Perfect: Andor and the Limits of Star WarsWe Used Up All the Perfect: Andor and the Limits of Star WarsEpisode 443: Blades, Spirits, and the Sacred: Encountering Shintoism in Assassin’s Creed ShadowsBlades, Spirits, and the Sacred: Encountering Shintoism in Assassin’s Creed Shadows 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 article, “Christian Idolatry? Evaluating Bethel Church and Bill Johnson“. This also part of Anne’s ongoing column, Theological Trends. https://www.equip.org/articles/christian-idolatry-evaluating-bethel-church-and-bill-johnson/ Other articles related to this subject: Bill Johnson and the Extrabiblical Teaching of Bethel ChurchJoel’s Army Marches onThe Untouchables: Are “God’s Anointed” Beyond Criticism?The Counterfeit Revival: Rodney Howard-Browne and the “Toronto Blessing” (Part 1)The Counterfeit Revival: Visionary Hoaxes and Revisionary History (Part Two)The Counterfeit Revival: Separating Fact from Fabrication on the Pensacola Outpouring (Part Three)The Counterfeit Revival: Modern-Day Mesmerists (Part Four)The Counterfeit Revival RevisitedOther podcasts and articles by this author: Episode 451: Beth Allison Barr: Becoming the Leader She Knew Could Be: A Review of ‘Becoming the Pastor’s Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman’s Path to Ministry’Beth Allison Barr: Becoming the Leader She Knew She Could Be: A Review of ‘Becoming the Pastor’s Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman’s Path to Ministry’Episode 440: Reimagining ‘Snow White’: How Counterfeits Reveal the TrueReimagining ‘Snow White’: How Counterfeits Reveal the True 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 Cole Burgett about his article, “Up, Up, and Away (Again): A Review of Superman (2025) “. Coming Soon! This also part of Cole’s ongoing column, Cultural Apologetics.[Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Superman (2025).] Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 453 Man Creates Something Worse than Dinosaurs: A Review of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’Man Creates Something Worse than Dinosaurs: A Review of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’Episode 448: We Used Up All the Perfect: Andor and the Limits of Star WarsWe Used Up All the Perfect: Andor and the Limits of Star WarsEpisode 443: Blades, Spirits, and the Sacred: Encountering Shintoism in Assassin’s Creed ShadowsBlades, Spirits, and the Sacred: Encountering Shintoism in Assassin’s Creed ShadowsEpisode 437: What is Truth in ‘Dune: Prophecy’?What is Truth in ‘Dune: Prophecy’?Episode 430: Space Pirates and Treasure Planets: A Review of ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’Space Pirates and Treasure Planets: A Review of ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ 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 Lindsey Mendenwaldt about her article, “Crystals: Vibrations, Energy, and Healing Power?”. Coming Soon!Note this article is the first in a new and to be ongoing Column by Lindsey Mendenwaldt entitled the Fringe Files. Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 442: Consciously Dreaming: A Look at Lucid DreamsConsciously Dreaming: A Look at Lucid DreamsEpisode 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 Qi 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 Cole Burgett about his article, “Man Creates Something Worse than Dinosaurs: A Review of Jurassic World Rebirth “. Coming Soon! This also part of Cole’s ongoing column, Cultural Apologetics. [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Jurassic World Rebirth and other films in the franchise.] Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 448: We Used Up All the Perfect: Andor and the Limits of Star WarsWe Used Up All the Perfect: Andor and the Limits of Star WarsEpisode 443: Blades, Spirits, and the Sacred: Encountering Shintoism in Assassin’s Creed ShadowsBlades, Spirits, and the Sacred: Encountering Shintoism in Assassin’s Creed ShadowsEpisode 437: What is Truth in ‘Dune: Prophecy’?What is Truth in ‘Dune: Prophecy’?Episode 430: Space Pirates and Treasure Planets: A Review of ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’Space Pirates and Treasure Planets: A Review of ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’Episode 425: Film Review: Netflix’s MaryEpisode 420: ‘Heretic’ The Gospel According to Mr. Reed‘Heretic’: The Gospel According to Mr. Reed 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 William P. Cheshire about his article, “Has Science Swallowed the Myth of Jonah’s Whale? “. Coming Soon! 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 article, “Beth Allison Barr: Becoming the Leader She Knew Could Be: A Review of ‘Becoming the Pastor’s Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman’s Path to Ministry’ “. This is also part of Anne’s ongoing “Theological Trends Column”. https://www.equip.org/articles/beth-allison-barr-becoming-the-leader-she-knew-could-be-a-review-of-becoming-the-pastors-wife-how-marriage-replaced-ordination-as-a-womans-path-to-ministry/ Related and recent articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 240: Be Free! The Making of Biblical Womanhood A Summary Critique review of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women became Gospel Truth by Beth Allison BarrBe Free! The Making of Biblical Womanhood: A Summary Critique of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth by Beth Allison BarrEpisode 440: Reimagining ‘Snow White’: How Counterfeits Reveal the TrueReimagining ‘Snow White’: How Counterfeits Reveal the TrueEpisode 426 Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev KarlaLeaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev KarlaEpisode 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’ 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 Phil Tallon about his article, “The Living Manifestation of Destiny: The Meaning in the Mission: Impossible Movies “. [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Mission Impossible — The Final Reckoning.] https://www.equip.org/articles/the-living-manifestation-of-destiny-the-meaning-in-the-mission-impossible-movies/ Some related articles and podcasts by this author:Christopher Nolan Films Episode 400: Rage Against the Dying of the Light: Christopher Nolan’s Fighting FilmographyRage Against the Dying of the Light: Christopher Nolan’s Fighting FilmographyHorror Movies: Episode 350 Possession and Exorcism Movies in a Modern AgeThe Power of the Devil Compels Us: Possession and Exorcism Movies in a Modern AgeSherlock Holmes Episode 243: The Fall of Sherlock: Investigating the Victorian Detective in a Modern AgeThe Fall of Sherlock: Investigating the Victorian Detective in a Modern AgeSteven Spielberg Movies:Episode 139 Clear Skies, Hurt Hearts, Can’t Lose: Why Spielberg’s Aliens Help Make us More HumanClear Skies, Hurt Hearts, Can’t Lose: Why Spielberg’s Aliens Help Make us More HumanAlfred Hitchcock films:Episode 100: A. Hitchcock FilmsThe Coen Brother’s Films:Episode 050: O Father, Where Art Thou? The Coen Brothers and the Riddle of Existence“O Father, Where Are Thou? The Coen Brothers and the Riddle of ExistenceThe Films of Quentin Tarantino:Episode 001: The Films of Quentin Tarantino“Reservoir Gods: Quentin Tarantino’s Premodern Theology 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 Louis Markos about his article, “George Herbert’s Devotional Poetry: An Apologist’s Guide to God’s Call, Prayer, and Gospel Transformation:" https://www.equip.org/articles/george-herberts-devotional-poetry-an-apologists-guide-to-gods-call-prayer-and-gospel-transformation/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Hank Unplugged:How to Explain Hell with Louis MarkosHow Dante’s Inferno Can Help Explain Hell to Modern Seekers (article)Atheism on Trial with Dr. Louis MarkosPostmodern Realities podcastsEpisode 429: How Greek Myth, Tragedy, And Philosophy Point to Christian TruthHow Greek Myth, Tragedy, And Philosophy Point to Christian TruthEpisode 332 Exhortations to College-bound StudentsSeven or So Exhortations to College-Bound Students 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 Cole Burgett about his article, “We Used Up All the Perfect: Andor and the Limits of Star Wars“. https://www.equip.org/articles/we-used-up-all-the-perfect-andor-and-the-limits-of-star-wars/ This is also part of Cole’s ongoing Cultural Apologetics Column.[Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Star Wars: Andor.] Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 318 An Occasion for Just War: A Review of AndorAn Occasion for Just War: A Review of AndorEpisode 430: Space Pirates and Treasure Planets: A Review of ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’Space Pirates and Treasure Planets: A Review of ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’Episode 295 Obi-Wan Kenobi and the Freedom of Forgiveness (A Series Review of Obi-Wan Kenobi)Obi-Wan Kenobi and the Freedom of Forgiveness (A Series Review of Obi Wan Kenobi) 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 Bill Westers about his article, “Questions and Doubts: 5 DON’Ts for Christian Parents”. Coming Soon! Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 428: The New Religion In Public Schools: Progressivism and the Trojan Horse Called SELThe New Religion In Public Schools: Progressivism and the Trojan Horse Called SEL

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her review article, “That Sounds Really Hard: Assessing the Theology of Peter Enns”. Coming Soon! This is also part of Anne’s ongoing “Theological Trends Column”. Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 440: Reimagining ‘Snow White’: How Counterfeits Reveal the TrueReimagining ‘Snow White’: How Counterfeits Reveal the TrueEpisode 426 Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev KarlaLeaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev KarlaEpisode 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’ 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 Lisa Cooper about her article, “How the Church Can Address the Crisis of Identity and Belief Among Gen Z Women”. Coming Soon! Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 427 Grief, Loneliness, Friendship, and Robots: How Apple TV+’s ‘Sunny’ Shows Us About Human Nature“Grief, Loneliness, Friendship, and Robots: How Apple TV+’s Sunny Shows Us About Human Nature“. 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 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.