This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Robert Velarde about his article, “’Alien: Earth’ and the Search for Immortality”. https://www.equip.org/articles/alien-earth-and-the-search-for-immortality/One way you can support our online articles and podcasts is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10, which is the cost of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here.Related articles and podcasts featuring this author:Episode 110 Ancient Aliens Did Ancient Extraterrestrials Visit Earth?Episode 228 Has Pixar Lost Its Soul? Assessing an Animated Journey to the Afterlife and Back“Has Pixar Lost Its Soul? :Assessing an Animated Journey to the Afterlife and Back”. Episode 207 BoJack Horseman: Loneliness in a Godless UniverseBoJack Horseman: Loneliness in a Godless Universe Episode 185 Star Trek: Picard and Transhumanism — Where No One Has Gone BeforeStar Trek: Picard and Transhumanism — Where No One Has Gone BeforeEpisode 179 Rick and Morty: Scientism, Self-Centeredness, and the Search for MeaningRick and Morty: Scientism, Self-Centeredness, and the Search for Meaning 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, “Does the Bible Teach Complementarity? ’”. This is also part of Anne’s ongoing column, Theological Trends. https://www.equip.org/articles/does-the-bible-teach-complementarity/.Please click here for information on receiving Complementarity: Dignity, Difference, and Interdependence for your partnering gift. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-complementarity-dignity-difference-and-interdependence/One way you can support our online articles and podcasts is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10, which is the cost of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here.Related articles and podcasts featuring this author: Episode 461: Historian Diarmaid MacCulloch’s Lens on Sex and Marriage: Summary Critique of ‘Lower Than The Angels: A History Of Sex and Christianity’Historian Diarmaid MacCulloch’s Lens on Sex and Marriage: Summary Critique of ‘Lower Than The Angels: A History Of Sex and Christianity’”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’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 Jay Watts about his article, “The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World’s Foremost Big Story Historian’”. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-incredulity-of-yuval-noah-harari-evaluating-the-worlds-foremost-big-story-historian/Related articles and podcasts featuring this author:Episode 441: Exploring “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) Decisions with Hope“Exploring “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) Decisions with Hope“Episode 404 A String of Losses for the Pro-Life Movement and Our Message of HopeA String of Losses for the Pro-Life Movement and Our Message of HopeEpisode 381 Christianity is Narrow. It Should Not Impose Its Views On EveryoneChristianity is Better: What Place for the Christian in a Post-Christian Political World?
This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Medenwaldt about her article, “Channeling the Dead—A Christian Response to Mediums’”. This is also part of Lindsey’s ongoing column, The Fringe Files. https://www.equip.org/articles/channeling-the-dead-a-christian-response-to-mediums/Related articles and podcasts featuring this author:Behind the Crystal Ball: The Spiritual Risks of Seeing PsychicsEpisode 467: Behind the Crystal Ball: The Spiritual Risks of Seeing PsychicsEpisode 454: Crystals: Vibrations, Energy, and Healing Power?Crystals: Vibrations, Energy, and Healing Power?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 QiDon’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, “Behind the Crystal Ball: The Spiritual Risks of Seeing Psychics’”. https://www.equip.org/articles/behind-the-crystal-ball-the-spiritual-risks-of-seeing-psychics/This is also part of Lindsey’s ongoing column, The Fringe Files.Related Podcasts and articles by this author: Episode 454: Crystals: Vibrations, Energy, and Healing Power?Crystals: Vibrations, Energy, and Healing Power?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 QiDon’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, “All’s Well That Ends Well: A Review of ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’”. This also part of Cole’s ongoing column, Cultural Apologetics.[Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for The Conjuring: Last Rites.][Please also see Editors’ Note at the bottom of the linked article.*] https://www.equip.org/articles/alls-well-that-ends-well-a-review-of-the-conjuring-last-rites/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 457: Family First: A Film Review of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’Family First: A Film Review of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’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’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 and is an audio update on the ministry of Jen Hatmaker.For Anne’s blog post regarding Jen Hatmaker’s new interview with the New York Times and her new book Awake please click here. https://annekennedy.substack.com/p/jen-hatmaker-and-jesus?utm_source=publication-search%E2%81%A9Anne has previously written and been on Postmodern Realities on this and related subjects. Please see the following:Episode 140 The Theological “Mess” in the “Moxie” of Jen HatmakerThe Theological Mess in the Moxie of Jen HatmakerThe Unhindered Leadership of Jen HatmakerAnne also has articles and interviews on related women’s ministries.Episode 193 Catching UP with Rachel Hollis, Glennon Doyle & Jen HatmakerEpisode 191 Gods, Gold, and Cheetahs: The Theological Vision of Untamed by Glennon DoyleGods, Gold, and Cheetahs: The Theological Vision of Untamed by Glennon DoyleEpisode 181 But What If It Is Me? The Work and Worldview of Brené BrownBut What If It Is Me? The Work and Worldview of Brené BrownEpisode 209 She Who Has Eyes, Let Her See: A look at Didn’t See That Coming by Rachel HollisShe Who Has Eyes, Let Her See: A look at Didn’t See That Coming by Rachel HollisEpisode 136 Have You Considered Trying Harder: The Theology of Rachel HollisHave You Considered Trying Harder: The Theology of Rachel HollisEpisode 125 The Theological Legacy of Rachel Held EvansThe Theological Legacy of Rachel Held EvansDon’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 Stephen Mitchell about his article, “Opening-out Delight: Romantic Love as Divine Sign in the Novels of Walker Percy” https://www.equip.org/articles/opening-out-delight-romantic-love-as-divine-sign-in-the-novels-of-walker-percy/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 TotalitarianismDon’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’” This is also part of Anne’s ongoing column “Theological Trends”. https://www.equip.org/articles/historian-diarmaid-maccullochs-lens-on-sex-and-marriage-summary-critique-of-lower-than-the-angels-a-history-of-sex-and-christianity/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 WorksDon’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 ReligionDon’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) “. This also part of Cole’s ongoing column, Cultural Apologetics.[Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Superman (2025).] https://www.equip.org/articles/up-up-and-away-again-a-review-of-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?”. https://www.equip.org/articles/crystals-vibrations-energy-and-healing-power/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 QiDon’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 “. https://www.equip.org/articles/man-creates-something-worse-than-dinosaurs-a-review-of-jurassic-world-rebirth/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. ReedDon’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? “. https://www.equip.org/articles/has-science-swallowed-the-myth-of-jonahs-whale/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.