Christian Research Journal Reads

Episodes

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   Christian Research Journal Reads Episode The Backrooms of Faith: Liminal Spaces, Lost Futures, and the Christian Imagination

   This is Episode 291 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Backrooms of Faith: Liminal Spaces, Lost Futures, and the Christian Imagination” by Cole Burgett and Ethan Thomas....

   Oct 9, 2026

   21m
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   Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 290: Celebrity Death and the Meaning of Life

   This is Episode 290 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Celebrity Death and the Meaning of Life” by Robert Velarde.This review first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 38, number 01 (2015)....

   Oct 5, 2026

   12m
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   Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 289 Apologetics, Truth, and Humility

   This is Episode 289 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Apologetics, Truth, and Humility” by Douglas Groothuis. https://www.equip.org/articles/apologetics-truth-and-humility/ This article first appeared in the Witnessing Tips...

   Oct 3, 2026

   9m
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   Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 288: Lessons in Salvation from Disenfranchised Grief

   This is Episode 288 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Lessons in Salvation from Disenfranchised Grief” by Nicole M. Roccas. https://www.equip.org/articles/lessons-in-salvation-from-disenfranchised-grief/ This article first...

   Oct 2, 2026

   13m
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   Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 287: Reaching African American Men with the Gospel

   This is Episode 287 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Reaching African American Men with the Gospel” by Eric C. Redmond.https://www.equip.org/articles/reaching-african-american-men-with-the-gospel/ This article first appeared...

   Sep 28, 2026

   11m
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   Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 286: Bertrand Russell: An Atheist Philosopher Christians Should Know

   This is Episode 286 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Bertrand Russell: An Atheist Philosopher Christians Should Know” by Douglas Groothuis....

   Sep 26, 2026

   15m
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   Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 285: A Story of Modern Unhappiness:David Foster Wallace’s Something To Do with Paying Attention

   This is Episode 285 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “A Story of Modern Unhappiness: The Limits of Conversion in David Foster Wallace’s Something To Do with Paying Attention” by Stephen Mitchell....

   Sep 25, 2026

   23m
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   Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 284: Honor–Shame Culture And The Power Of The Gospel

   This is Episode 284 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Honor–Shame Culture And The Power Of The Gospel” by Gloria Ng. https://www.equip.org/articles/honor-shame-culture-and-the-power-of-the-gospel/ This article was published...

   Sep 22, 2026

   21m
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   Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 283: Atheism’s Desecration of Man A Review of The Desecration of Man: Carl R. Trueman

   This is Episode 283 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Atheism’s ‘Desecration of Man’ A Review of The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity by Carl R. Trueman” by Douglas Groothuis.This article was...

   Sep 21, 2026

   18m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 282 Suffering and Apostasy in Shusaku Endo’s ‘Silence’

    This is Episode 282 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Suffering and Apostasy in Shusaku Endo’s ‘Silence’” by Jay Watts. https://www.equip.org/articles/suffering-and-apostasy-in-shusaku-endos-silence/ This article was…

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    Sep 18, 2026

    21m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 281 Field Notes on the Current State of Science and Faith Discourse

    This is Episode 281 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Field Notes on the Current State of Science and Faith Discourse” by Melissa Cain Travis....

    Sep 14, 2026

    41m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 280: The Teaching of Preston Sprinkle, Biblical Sexuality, and the LGBTQ Conversation

    This is Episode 280 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Teaching of Preston Sprinkle, Biblical Sexuality, and the LGBTQ Conversation” by Anne Kennedy....

    Sep 12, 2026

    25m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 279: KJV Only Debate: Is Your Modern Translation Corrupt?

    This is Episode 279 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “KJV Only Debate: Is Your Modern Translation Corrupt?” by James White.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 18, Number 3 (Winter 1996). This...

    Sep 11, 2026

    26m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 278: AI and the Eclipse of the Author: The Image of God and Biblical Ethics

    This is Episode 278 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “AI and the Eclipse of the Author: The Image of God and Biblical Ethics” by Douglas Groothuis....

    Sep 7, 2026

    16m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 277: Are Magic Mushrooms Spiritual? A Christian Response

    This is Episode 277 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Are Magic Mushrooms Spiritual? A Christian Response” by Lindsey Medenwaldt. https://www.equip.org/articles/are-magic-mushrooms-spiritual-a-christian-response/ This article...

    Sep 5, 2026

    18m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 276 The Gods and Monsters of the ‘Odyssey’: A Scriptural Framework

    This is Episode 276 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Gods and Monsters of the ‘Odyssey’: A Scriptural Framework” by Matthew B. Diem....

    Sep 4, 2026

    29m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 275: Divine Impassibility: Why it is Impossible for God to be Passible

    This is Episode 275 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Divine Impassibility: Why It Is Impossible for God to Be Passible” by Matthew M. Kennedy....

    Aug 31, 2026

    24m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 274: When Someone You Love Says, “I’m Gay”

    This is Episode 274 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “When Someone You Love Says, “I’m Gay”” by Joe Dallas. https://www.equip.org/articles/someone-love-says-im-gay/ This article first appeared in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH…

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    Aug 29, 2026

    26m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 273: K-pop: On the Altar of Excellence and Belonging

    This is Episode 273 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “K-pop: On the Altar of Excellence and Belonging​” by So Ri Jung. https://www.equip.org/articles/k-pop-on-the-altar-of-excellence-and-belonging/ This article was published...

    Aug 28, 2026

    20m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 272: The Pathos of the Reflective Naturalist: Meaning, Happiness, and Eternity in our Hearts

    This is Episode 272 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Pathos of the Reflective Naturalist: Meaning, Happiness, and Eternity in our Hearts” by Melissa Cain Travis.This article was published exclusively online in the...

    Aug 24, 2026

    18m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 271:What Does the World Look Like Without God? Deconstruction and Unanswered Prayers

    This is Episode 271 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “What Does the World Look Like Without God? Deconstruction and Unanswered Prayers” by Jay Watts....

    Aug 22, 2026

    20m
22. 269

    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 270: Taoism: The Way to Ultimate Reality? A Christian Response

    This is Episode 270 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Taoism: The Way to Ultimate Reality? A Christian Response” by Lindsey Medenwaldt. https://www.equip.org/articles/taoism-the-way-to-ultimate-reality-a-christian-response/...

    Aug 21, 2026

    17m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 269: A Practical Guide to Teaching Students Apologetics

    This is Episode 269 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “A Practical Guide to Teaching Students Apologetics” by Brett Kunkle.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 4...

    Aug 17, 2026

    14m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 268: Why Is the Redefinition of Marriage So Crucial to the Woke Revolution?

    This is Episode 268 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Why Is the Redefinition of Marriage So Crucial to the Woke Revolution?” by Hank Hanegraaff.This article first appeared in the Ask Hank section of the Christian Research...

    Aug 15, 2026

    9m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 267: Science, Spirituality, and C. S. Lewis: An Analysis of the Space Trilogy

    This is Episode 267 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Science, Spirituality, and C. S. Lewis: An Analysis of the Space Trilogy” by Cole Burgett....

    Aug 14, 2026

    14m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 266: Mythicism and the Public Jesus of History

    This is Episode 266 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Mythicism and the Public Jesus of History” by Craig A. Evans. https://www.equip.org/articles/mythicism-and-the-public-jesus-of-history/ This article first appeared in the...

    Aug 13, 2026

    21m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 265: Mockery in Apologetics

    This is Episode 265 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Mockery in Apologetics” by Douglas Groothuis. https://www.equip.org/articles/mockery-in-apologetics/ This article was published exclusively online in the Christian…

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    Aug 7, 2026

    17m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 264: Seven or So Exhortations to College-Bound Students

    This is Episode 264 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Seven or So Exhortations to College-Bound Students” by Louis Markos. https://www.equip.org/articles/seven-or-so-exhortations-to-college-bound-students/ This article first...

    Aug 3, 2026

    11m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 263: What Are the Characteristics of C-U-L-T-S Such as Eastern Lightning?

    This is Episode 263 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “What Are the Characteristics of C-U-L-T-S Such as Eastern Lightning?” by Hank Hanegraaff.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, Special Print…

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    Aug 1, 2026

    32m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 262: Odysseus and the Golden Rule: Deconstructionism and Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

    This is Episode 262 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Odysseus and the Golden Rule: Deconstructionism and Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’” by Cole Burgett.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian...

    Jul 31, 2026

    18m
31. 260

    CChristian Research Journal Reads Episode 261: God the Author: The Christian Imagination and the Problem of Horrendous Evil

    This is Episode 261 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “God the Author: The Christian Imagination and the Problem of Horrendous Evil” by Philip Tallon.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 42,...

    Jul 27, 2026

    22m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 260: A Christian Response to the Hindu Concept of Spiritual Quest

    This is Episode 261 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “A Christian Response to the Hindu Concept of Spiritual Quest” by C. Wayne Mayhall....

    Jul 25, 2026

    12m
33. 258

    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 259: Effective Evangelism with Gen Z Women in the Age of Social Media Influencers

    This is Episode 259 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Effective Evangelism with Gen Z Women in the Age of Social Media Influencers” by Lisa Cooper.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research…

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    Jul 24, 2026

    21m
34. 257

    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 258: How Does the Soul Come to Be

    This is Episode 258 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “How Does the Soul Come to Be” by Clinton Wilcox.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 3 (2018)....

    Jul 20, 2026

    14m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 257: David Hume’s Fatally Flawed Arguments against Miracle Reports

    This is Episode 257 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “David Hume’s Fatally Flawed Arguments against Miracle Reports” by Hendrik van der Breggen.This article first appeared in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, volume 30, number…

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    Jul 18, 2026

    24m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 256: God and Our Ignorance

    This is Episode 256 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “God and Our Ignorance” by Douglas Groothuis.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 43, number 03 (2020)....

    Jul 17, 2026

    13m
37. 254

    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 255: Athanasius A C.S. Lewis of the Early Church

    This is Episode 255 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Athanasius A C.S. Lewis of the Early Church” by Bradley Nassiff.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 43, number 03 (2020)....

    Jul 13, 2026

    16m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 254: Genuine Temptation and the Character of Christ

    This is Episode 254 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Genuine Temptation and the Character of Christ” by Adam C. Pelser.This article first appeared in the Viewpoints column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 30, number...

    Jul 11, 2026

    12m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 253: The Christian Self for Troubled Times: From Random to Redeemed

    This is Episode 253 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Christian Self for Troubled Times: From Random to Redeemed” by Doug Groothuis.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume…

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    Jul 10, 2026

    17m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 252: Faith, Fact, and Reason: Ingredients for Knowledge

    This is Episode 252 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Faith, Fact, and Reason: Ingredients for Knowledge” by Jonah Haddad.This article first appeared in the Effective Evangelism column of the Christian Research Journal…

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    Jul 6, 2026

    12m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 251: The Christian Citizen

    This is Episode 251 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Christian Citizen*” by Francis J. Beckwith.This article first appeared in Christian Research Journal, volume 34, number 03 (2011)....

    Jul 4, 2026

    24m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 250: Faith of Our Fathers: Were the Early Christians Jehovah’s Witnesses? Parts 1 and 2

    This is Episode 250 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Faith of Our Fathers: Were the Early Christians Jehovah’s Witnesses? Parts 1 and 2” by Robert U. Finnerty. Part one of this article appeared in the Christian Research...

    Jul 3, 2026

    53m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 249: Did Eve Have Sex with Satan? The Serpent Seed View of Genesis 3:15

    This is Episode 249 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Did Eve Have Sex with Satan? The Serpent Seed View of Genesis 3:15” by Robert Velarde.This article first appeared in the Practical Hermeneutics column of the CHRISTIAN...

    Jun 29, 2026

    14m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 248: Changing Attitudes Toward The Resurrection Of Jesus

    This is Episode 248 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Changing Attitudes Toward The Resurrection Of Jesus” by Gary R. Habermas.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 40, number 04 (2017)....

    Jun 27, 2026

    22m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 247: American Alien: The Mythology of ‘Disclosure Day’

    This is Episode 247 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “American Alien: The Mythology of ‘Disclosure Day’” by Cole Burgett.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 49, number 02...

    Jun 26, 2026

    19m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 246: Swimming Upstream: Why the Natural Law Resists Totalitarianism

    This is Episode 246 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Swimming Upstream: Why the Natural Law Resists Totalitarianism” by R. Keith Loftin.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 44, number 01...

    Jun 22, 2026

    15m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 245: Was There A Jewish Temple in Ancient Jerusalem? Exposing Islamic Ahistoricism and Mythicism

    This is Episode 245 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Was There A Jewish Temple in Ancient Jerusalem? Exposing Islamic Ahistoricism and Mythicism” by Craig A. Evans.This article first appeared in the Christian Research…

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    Jun 20, 2026

    25m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 244: Three Ways to Teach Your Kids Apologetics (Without Them Realizing It)

    This is Episode 244 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Three Ways to Teach Your Kids Apologetics (Without Them Realizing It)” by Paul M. Gould and Ethel M. Gould.This article first appeared in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL,...

    Jun 19, 2026

    14m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 243 The Beauty of Worship: Aesthetics And Truth

    This is Episode 243 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Beauty of Worship: Aesthetics & Truth” by Matthew M. Kennedy.This article first appeared in the Viewpoint column of Christian Research Journal, volume 43, number 1...

    Jun 15, 2026

    13m
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    Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 242: The Justice of Hell?

    This is Episode 242 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Justice of Hell?” by Donald T. Williams.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 39, number 01 (2016)....

    Jun 13, 2026

    14m