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(13) Peter Berkowitz examines two distinct intellectual critiques of the United States as it approaches its 250th anniversary: the postmodern progressives and the post-liberal right. The progressives argue that America is mired in systemic oppression and that its founding principles are the actual cause of its problems. The post-liberal right, conversely, views the nation as decadent and corrupt because it fails to recognize a higher religious authority. Both groups advocate for fundamental changes, with the right-wing critique specifically calling for the government to take a more active role in leading citizens toward virtue and salvation.1671NEW AMSTERDAM

Cornelia received a PhD in Philosophy from Georgetown University and holds MA degrees in Philosophy and History from Temple University. She is the author of three monographs, "The Orthodox Icon and Postmodern Art: Critical Reflections on the Christian Image and its Theology," "Tradition and Transformation in Christian Art: The Transcultural Icon," and "Icons in Time, Persons in Eternity: Orthodox Theology and the Aesthetics of the Christian Image." Her earlier work includes the edited volume "Reviewing Orpheus: Essays on the Art and Cinema of Jean Cocteau." She is also the translator with M. Spanos of "St. Paisios the Athonite, With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man."In this episode, Cornelia and I explore how the material and relational dimensions of Orthodox worship—from the intimacy of confession to the tactile presence of sacred objects—mediate time, eternity, and divine presence. We also discuss how modernism and postmodern thought intersect with Orthodox theology, including the challenges icons pose to contemporary aesthetics and the ways photography can gesture toward the eternal present.

Whether it be graduation, tax day, or an important holiday, human beings intuitively understand what it means to live in light of a coming date on the calendar. In Psalm 75, God declares that he has appointed a day when he will judge with equity. In this sermon, we explore how living backward from the certainty of Judgment Day sets us free to walk in humility and hope.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Medenwaldt. This is special shorter podblast episode that is an update on David Wilcock. Please see related articles and podcasts below. 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. Please see related articles and podcasts below: Episode 219: Humanity's Ascension: Assessing the History Channel's New Age, Time Travel Guru David WilcockHumanity's Ascension: Assessing the History Channel's New Age, Time Travel Guru David Wilcock https://www.equip.org/articles/humanitys-ascension-assessing-the-history-channels-new-age-time-travel-guru-david-wilcock/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 TruthCelebrity Death and the Meaning of Life 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.

Every human being wants a framework for a good life, often reducing faith to simply being a moral person, holding the right beliefs, or belonging to a community. But when our willpower fails or our doubts creep in, these superficial definitions leave us exhausted. The gospel subverts our striving by inviting us into a deeply personal union with Christ, where our old, corrupted self is crucified so that the living God can take up residence within us. In this sermon, we explore Galatians 2:20 and what it means for Christianity to be personal.

With many of our foundations in reason and Enlightenment-era thinking, Unitarian Universalists often struggle with mystery. We're often averse to things we might perceive as stories and beliefs that present as "supernatural." But what if "real" and "not real" is a false binary? Perhaps we're not asking the right questions when it comes to grappling with the unexplainable. About Cameron Young (they/them) Cameron is a lifelong Texan and Unitarian Universalist- prior to assuming the position as Lead for the UUA Southern Region Congregational Life staff, Cameron worked as field staff since 2019. Before joining the UUA, Cameron served as a lifespan religious educator in Fort Worth, Texas. Cameron has a Bachelor of Music from Louisiana State University and a Master of Divinity at Brite Divinity School where they graduated Summa Cum Laude and received the Sexual and Gender Justice certificate and the prestigious Walker Preaching Scholarship- they are currently a candidate for UU Ministry. A professional musician and classically trained singer, Cameron has performed in numerous operas and musicals, is a member and co-founder of the singing group Uptown Carolers and recorded with Grammy award winner Leon Bridges on his debut album. In their spare time, Cameron is an avid traveler, diehard fan of DFW sports teams, and devoted coffee drinker.

It's Witness Wednesday! At Georgia Tech, Todd Friel asks students simple questions that expose how unclear many people are about God, salvation, sin, and truth. Todd walks each conversation back to the same biblical foundation: God is holy, sinners are guilty, Jesus is the only Savior, and the biblical response is repentance and faith. Segment 1 • A Southern Baptist student says Christianity is about “accepting Jesus into your heart”—but Todd challenges whether that language is even biblical. • Is Christianity just about avoiding hell… or surrendering your entire life to Christ? • Physics student Chris says all religions are incomplete—so Todd asks the unavoidable question: what if Christianity is actually true? Segment 2 — Chris: All Religions Can't Be Right • Chris struggles with the idea that people from other religions could go to hell—but Todd redirects the conversation to guilt before a holy God. • The “good person” test exposes lying, lust, dishonoring parents, and blasphemy—so what happens if God judges your thoughts too? • Todd explains substitution, imputed righteousness, and why Jesus doesn't merely help sinners… He completely saves them. Segment 3 — Rebel Since Birth… But Saved From What? • A group of young men wear Christian imagery and talk about leadership, strength, and “being different”—but can any of them explain the gospel? • A Catholic student says heaven is earned through kindness and good deeds… until Todd puts everyone in God's courtroom. • “Everyone lies” becomes the defense—but Todd presses the terrifying reality that universal guilt still means personal guilt. Segment 4 — Spiritual, Postmodern, and Still Guilty • A mechanical engineering student says he's “spiritual” and believes Jesus is God—but also thinks different religions can all work for different people. • Todd dismantles postmodern thinking with one simple analogy: calling a dumpster “turkey jerky” doesn't change what it actually is. • The episode ends with a direct gospel appeal: Jesus alone satisfies justice, forgives sinners, and gives the righteousness nobody can earn. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Medenwaldt about her article, “The Truth About Confucian Harmony and Self-Cultivation: A Christian Critique of Confucian Virtue'”. Coming Soon!This is also part of Lindsey's ongoing Fringe Files Column. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-truth-about-confucian-harmony-and-self-cultivation-a-christian-critique-of-confucian-virtue/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 Podcasts and Articles by this author: Episode 491: Taoism: The Way to Ultimate Reality? A Christian ResponseTaoism: The Way to Ultimate Reality? A Christian ResponseEpisode 483: The Lunar New Year Animals: A Christian Examination of the Chinese ZodiacThe Lunar New Year Animals: A Christian Examination of the Chinese ZodiacEpisode 468: Channeling the Dead—A Christian Response to MediumsChanneling the Dead—A Christian Response to Mediums.Behind the Crystal Ball: The Spiritual Risks of Seeing PsychicsEpisode 467: Behind the Crystal Ball: The Spiritual Risks of Seeing Psychic 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.

Jako hudební publicista dokáže barvitě vyprávět a také popisovat nejrůznější hudební fenomény. Stojí mimo jiné také za oblíbenými sériemi na Vltavě Mistři pěvci opeřenci a jiné zvířectvo a Mistři pěvci opeřenci. Sám za nejlepšího ptačího zpěváka považuje kosa. “Vybere tři nebo čtyři motivy, které rozvíjí a vrací se k nim zpátky, to už je tematická práce,” vysvětluje ve Vizitce.

Familiarity with Jesus is not the same thing as following Jesus. Human beings love what is familiar. But familiarity can lead to complacency and apathy. The people of Jesus' hometown missed the miraculous power of God because they couldn't see past the ordinary carpenter they grew up with. In this sermon, we examine three ways to reject Jesus and what it means to actually receive his gracious authority.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lisa Cooper about her article, “What Does The Bible Say About Work? A Biblical Theology Of Work, Part One'”.https://www.equip.org/articles/what-does-the-bible-say-about-work-a-biblical-theology-of-work-part-one/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 Episodes and Podcasts: Episode 486: Effective Evangelism with Gen Z Women in the Age of Social Media Influencers “Effective Evangelism with Gen Z Women in the Age of Social Media Influencers“. Episode 445: How the Church Can Address the Crisis of Identity and Belief Among Gen Z Women“How the Church Can Address the Crisis of Identity and Belief Among Gen Z Women”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)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.

Every human being is a disciple or a learner, constantly shaped and trained by the culture around us — from the algorithms on our phones to the expectations of our family of origin or careers. True discipleship, however, requires actively submitting ourselves to the training of Jesus, allowing him to shape our understanding so we can bring out the treasure of his truth to a hungry world. In this sermon, we explore what it means to be a disciple who understands, trains, and shares the ancient and new promises of the gospel.

The 20th century's discovery of LSD and subsequent use of various psychedelics in both therapeutic practice and popular culture has been a deeply transformational event in modern civilization. It has carried the power of a collective initiatory rite of passage, yet often without an adequately containing ritual structure, indigenous wisdom tradition, or clinical knowledge to mediate that transformation. * In this episode CIIS Professor Emeritus and cultural historian Richard Tarnas examines the larger historical and evolutionary context that brought forth the psychedelic awakening of the 1950s and 1960s. He explores the work of therapists and researchers Stansilav Grof and C. G. Jung, and discusses the larger impact that psychedelics have had and continue to have on our civilization in crisis. * This episode was recorded during a live online event on February 5th 2026. You can also watch it on the CIIS Public Programs YouTube channel. A transcript is available at ciis.edu/podcast. To find out more about CIIS and public programs like this one, visit our website ciis.edu and connect with us on Instagram @ciispubprograms. * Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links below. * We hope that each episode of our podcast provides opportunities for growth, and that our listeners will use them as a starting point for further introspection. Many of the topics discussed on our podcast have the potential to bring up feelings and emotional responses. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health care and support, here are some resources to find immediate help and future healing: * -Visit 988lifeline.org or text, call, or chat with The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S. to be connected immediately with a trained counselor. Please note that 988 staff are required to take all action necessary to secure the safety of a caller and initiate emergency response with or without the caller's consent if they are unwilling or unable to take action on their own behalf. * -Visit thrivelifeline.org or text “THRIVE” to begin a conversation with a THRIVE Lifeline crisis responder 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209. This confidential text line is available for individuals 18+ and is staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities. * -Visit translifeline.org or call (877) 565-8860 in the U.S. or (877) 330-6366 in Canada to learn more and contact Trans Lifeline, who provides trans peer support divested from police. * -Visit ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics to learn more and schedule counseling sessions at one of our centers. * -Find information about additional global helplines at befrienders.org. * LINKS * Podcast Transcripts: https://www.ciis.edu/podcast * California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Website: https://www.ciis.edu/ * CIIS Public Programs YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ciispublicprograms * CIIS Public Programs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciispubprograms/ * Mental Health Care and Support Resources: https://988lifeline.org/ https://thrivelifeline.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics https://befrienders.org/

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Douglas Groothuis about his article, “Francis Schaeffer and Doubt: How His Doubts Led to Stronger Faith, Not Deconstruction'”. This is also part of Cultural Critique Column. https://www.equip.org/articles/francis-schaeffer-and-doubt-how-his-doubts-led-to-stronger-faith-not-deconstruction/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 podcasts and articles by this author. Episode 488: Election and Evangelism: Is Calvinism Anti‑Evangelism?“Election and Evangelism: Is Calvinism Anti‑Evangelism?“Episode 481: Resurrecting the Dead with AI? Digital Necromancy and the ChristianResurrecting the Dead with AI? Digital Necromancy and the ChristianEpisode 460: The Death of Credentials: How Social Media Influencers Dumbed Us Down & Made Everything WorseThe Death of Credentials: How Social Media Influencers Dumbed us Down and Made Everything Worse. 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.t.

Being in the church is not the same thing as being in God's kingdom. Everyone sorts. Whether it's laundry, your recycling, or the people you spend time with, most of us have a deep-rooted instinct to sort the things in our lives. Through the parable of the net, Jesus warns that this period of grace will eventually give way to a final sorting. In this sermon, we explore the importance of responding to Jesus' kingdom invitation while there is still time.

Enjoy a Uno-reversed conversation with Nathan Ragland, an amateur voice actor and the host of the Post Modern Art Podcast, as he answers questions from special guest host Tae Draws and former guests of the podcast, including his most anticipated projects, his favorite wrestler, bacon, and so much more!Special Guest Host Tae's Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TAEDRAWSCaard: https://taedraws.carrd.co/Fourthwall: https://tae-draws-shop.fourthwall.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/taedraws.bsky.socialThumbnail Done By: Tae DrawsLaura Miller GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ease-laura-millers-funeral-costsCheck out the MERCH SHOP: https://post-modern-art-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/Join the PostModArtPod Discord server: https://discord.gg/bdg4UFbmm9Join the PMAP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pmapIntro Animated by: https://bsky.app/profile/fasado.bsky.socialIntro Song - "Seductive Treasure" - Color of IllusionOutro Song - "Parts In Motion" - Vera Much Stream her EP "Thank U!": https://veramuch.bandcamp.com/album/thank-uLinktree (To find other platforms, socials, etc.): https://linktr.ee/PostModernArtPodcastFor business inquiries, contact postmodernartpodcast@gmail.com Showrunners of the podcast are Nathan Ragland and TipsyJHeartsTipsy's Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TipsyJHeartsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tipsyjhearts.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipsyjhearts/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tipsyjheartsKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/tipsyjheartsPortfolio: https://tipsyjhearts.wixsite.com/portfolioProduced with A1denArtzAiden's Links:Carrd: https://a1denartz.carrd.co/Tumblr: https://a1denartz.tumblr.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/a1denartz.bsky.socialInkblot: https://inkblot.art/profile/a1denartzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/a1denartz/Go out there and create something special!

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Stephen Mitchell about his article, “A Dim Light in Man: Moral Responsibility in Faulkner's ‘Intruder in the Dust''”.  [Editor's Note: This essay contains spoilers for Intruder in the Dust.] This is also part of Literary Apologetics Column. https://www.equip.org/articles/a-dim-light-in-man-moral-responsibility-in-faulkners-intruder-in-the-dust/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: Episode 464: Opening-out Delight: Romantic Love as Divine Sign in the Novels of Walker Percy“Opening-out Delight: Romantic Love as Divine Sign in the Novels of Walker Percy”Episode 432: Love (Not Rocks) All the Way Down: Horror and Hospitality in Coleridge's ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'“Love (Not Rocks) All the Way Down: Horror and Hospitality in Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner“.Episode 410: The Just Man Justices: A Review of D. C. Schindler's ‘Retrieving Freedom: The Christian Appropriation of Classical Tradition'The Just Man Justices: A Review of D. C. Schindler's ‘Retrieving Freedom: The Christian Appropriation of Classical Tradition'Episode 357 Christian Faithfulness Via the Agrarianism of Wendell Berry“How to Love a Neighbor in the Anthropocene: Christian Faithfulness Via the Unsettling Agrarianism of Wendell Berry” 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.

Eric, co-host Will, and guest host Jasone talk about the X-Files fifth season episode "The Post-Modern Prometheus"!

The kingdom of heaven is irresistible to those who find it. We all seek something — a career, a relationship, or status — that makes life's sacrifices feel worthwhile and brings us joy. But when we glimpse the incomparable value of Jesus, "selling everything" no longer feels like a sacrifice; it becomes irresistible. In this sermon, we examine the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price, and the irresistible joy found in Christ and his kingdom.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, “Before Baker Street: An Evaluation of Amazon Prime's ‘Young Sherlock'”. [Editor's Note: This review contains spoilers for Amazon Prime's Young Sherlock.] https://www.equip.org/articles/before-baker-street-an-evaluation-of-amazon-primes-young-sherlock/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 by this author: Episode 487: Come On, Get Happy: A Cultural Reflection on Apple TV's ‘Pluribus' “Come On, Get Happy: A Cultural Reflection on Apple TV's ‘Pluribus'”. Episode 479: The God Who Looks Back: A Review of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash'“The God Who Looks Back: A Review of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash‘”. Episode 472: The Man and the Monster: A Review of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein The Man and the Monster: A Review of Guillermo del Toro's ‘Frankenstein'.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.

Speaker's Information:Mark Franklin (M.Ed,P.Eng) leads the team at CareerCycles, a career management practice based in Canada, that has helped 5000+ people manage their careers for the future. He co-founded narrative tools leader, OneLifeTools, through which he co-authored the Who You Are Matters! game and Online Storyteller platform. Mark teaches career management at University of Toronto and received the Stu Conger Award for Leadership in Career Development. Mark consulted with hundreds of organizations in his earlier industrial engineering career. Changing careers, he earned a Masters in counseling psychology and led student services initiatives in two of Canada's largest universities. Always seeking ways to unlock the power of storytelling, Mark hosts the Career Buzz podcast and radio show showcasing inspiring career stories. His career insights have appeared in Canadian media including Globe and Mail, National Post, CBC and CTV.  0000 Introduction02:11 Who is Mark Franklin - A Deep Listener in a Wounded World 04:50 From a Professional Engineer to a Career Practitioner7:55 Transition to starting out Career Cycles 12:30 Why "Career" is mostly misinterpreted 15:45  What is a Narrative Approach 22:12 One Life Tools Framework for a Holistic Assessment32:25 Encouraging Clients with their What's Next37:23 Thriving in the AI Era41:25 Doing Well AND Doing Good45:50 Building a Community of Story Listeners48:40 AI Stewardship Programme52:30 What brings hope for Mark54:50 Cross-pollinating #CDBee movement 58:30 Question for the next speaker1:00:50 Wrap-up from the co-hostsCitations mentioned:Stebleton, M. J., & Franklin, M. (2023). Applying narrative approaches to support undergraduate career decision-making. In M. Buford, M. Sharp, & M. J. Stebleton (Eds.), Mapping the future of undergraduate career education: Equitable career learning, development, and preparation for a new world of work (pp. 183-199). Routledge. Franklin, M., Yanar, B., & Feller, R. (2015). Narrative method of practice increases curiousity and exploration, psychological capital, and personal growth leading to career clarity: A retrospective outcome study. The Canadian Journal of Career Development, 14(2), 12-23.Franklin, M., & Feller, R. (2017). Using the One Life Tools framework: From clarification to intentional exploration with East Asian female. In L.Busacca & M. Rehfuss (Eds.), Postmodern career counseling: A handbook of culture, context and cases (pp. 273-284). American Counseling Association. Stebleton, M. J. (2010). Narrative-based career counseling perspectives in times of change: An analysis of strengths and limitations. Journal of Employment Counseling, 47(2), 64-78. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-1920.2010.tb00091.xStebleton, M. J., Franklin, M., Lee, C., & Kaler, L. S. (2019). Not just for undergraduates: Examining a university narrative-based career management course for Engineering graduate students. Canadian Journal of Career Development, 18(2), 64-77. https://cjcd-rcdc.ceric.ca/index.php/cjcd/article/view/32

Progressives on the right and left are trying to redefine everything — history, Christianity, America itself, you name it — because they are committed to postmodernism.

Jesus invites us into a life of hopeful realism. To be human is to wrestle with the presence of evil in a world we wish were different. We often feel an urgent pressure to "fix" the world by taking matters into our own hands. Yet Jesus, through the parable of the wheat and weeds, offers a path of hopeful realism. In this sermon, we explore the nature of hopeful realism as the kingdom develops from small beginnings into a global harvest.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Melissa Cain Travis about her article, “Amaze Amaze Amaze Grace! ‘Project Hail Mary' and the Stories We Can't Stop Telling“.[Editor's Note: This review contains spoilers for Project Hail Mary.] https://www.equip.org/articles/amaze-amaze-amaze-grace-project-hail-mary-and-the-stories-we-cant-stop-telling/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 by this author:Episode 444: Persons Don't Disintegrate: Apple TV's ‘Severance' and the Continuity of Identity Problem and ‘Severance' and the Good Life“Persons Don't Disintegrate: Apple TV's ‘Severance' and the Continuity of Identity Problem”Episode 132: The Artistic Pro-Life Theme in Netflix's I Am Mother “The Artistic Pro-Life Theme in Netflix's I Am Mother.”Episode 266 Exploring Philosophical Themes in Apple TV's Foundation Series“Religious Robots and Other Curiosities: Exploring Philosophical Themes in Apple TV's Foundation Series.“A Wrinkle in Time: Drawing Apologetic Value from a De-Christianized FilmDon'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.

The Film Buff was not expecting Anaconda 2025 to be a focus, but thanks to the miracle of streaming drops (this time it was Netflix), the post-modern mastermind Tom Gormican has helmed a film that looks so far inward it's turned itself inside out. Anaconda 2025 is hard to pinpoint, difficult to describe. From the cast captained by Paul Rudd and Jack Black to the expert production, we have an experience crafted by him — one that is truly worthy of The Buff. #JackBlackAndPaulRudd #AnacondaRemake #NetflixAndChill #2025Movies #HollywoodComedy #SnakeMovie

The Film Buff was not expecting Anaconda 2025 to be a focus, but thanks to the miracle of streaming drops (this time it was Netflix), the post-modern mastermind Tom Gormican has helmed a film that looks so far inward it's turned itself inside out. Anaconda 2025 is hard to pinpoint, difficult to describe. From the cast captained by Paul Rudd and Jack Black to the expert production, we have an experience crafted by him — one that is truly worthy of The Buff.#JackBlackAndPaulRudd#AnacondaRemake#NetflixAndChill#2025Movies#HollywoodComedy#SnakeMovie

A fruitful life comes from standing under the word of God.Every human is listening to someone or something. And how we listen to the word of God makes all the difference. In this sermon, we explore Jesus' famous Parable of the Sower, which shows what happens when the seed of the gospel lands on the soil of our hearts. In this parable, Jesus teaches that a fruitful life comes from standing under the word of God. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.Series Description: Jesus is the hero of all of Scripture, the center of the biblical story, and the most important figure in history. The Gospel of Matthew gives us a firsthand look at the life and teachings of Jesus. It stands as a “bridge” between the Old and New Testaments, grounding us in the rich story of Israel while revealing the in-breaking reality of the kingdom of heaven. Through this preaching series, we seek to help people encounter the gospel of the kingdom and embody it as flourishing disciples who live under the gracious rule of God.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Jay Watts about his article, “What Does the World Look Like Without God? Deconstruction and Unanswered Prayers.” Coming Soon!This is also part of Jay's ongoing column, Ethical Apologetics.For the specific older article mentioned in the podcast please see David Hume's Fatally Flawed Arguments against Miracle Reports. 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 by this author:Episode 485: The Problem of Platforming on Anger The Problem of Platforming on AngerEpisode 469: The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World's Foremost Big Story Historian “The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World's Foremost Big Story Historian'”Episode 441: Exploring “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) Decisions with Hope“Exploring “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) Decisions with Hope“ 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.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the ground of all Christian hope. Because Jesus conquered death, we will too — that's the conviction that has unified and strengthened Christians around the world and across the ages. In this Easter 2026 sermon, we examine what 1 Corinthians 15 reveals about the implications of Jesus' resurrection.

While trying to get to the bottom of what this game's tagline actually means, Frank and Tormsen take a few brief detours through the entire history of human thought. En route, they encounter methods to make Adepts and Avatars more post-modern, the premodern and modern equivalents thereof, and even run into some talk on what the hell metamodernism is.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Medenwaldt about her article, “Taoism: The Way to Ultimate Reality? A Christian Response.” Coming Soon! This is also part of our Lindsey's ongoing column, Fringe Files.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 by this author:Episode 483: The Lunar New Year Animals: A Christian Examination of the Chinese ZodiacThe Lunar New Year Animals: A Christian Examination of the Chinese ZodiacEpisode 468: Channeling the Dead—A Christian Response to MediumsChanneling the Dead—A Christian Response to Mediums.Behind the Crystal Ball: The Spiritual Risks of Seeing PsychicsEpisode 467: Behind the Crystal Ball: The Spiritual Risks of Seeing Psychic 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.

How should we relate to Jesus? Not by holding out or cleaning up, but by drawing near.Not everyone who knows ABOUT Jesus knows Jesus. It's possible to be religious, to know the Bible, to participate in church activities — and still remain outside God's family. In Matthew 12, religious leaders demand signs from Jesus, yet they miss what's right in front of them. In this sermon, we explore three different ways of relating to Jesus: holding out, cleaning up, or drawing near.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her article, “The Teaching of Preston Sprinkle, Biblical Sexuality, and the LGBTQ Conversation.” This is also part of our Anne's ongoing column, Theological Trends.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 by this author:Episode 484: Deconstructing Faith and Marriage when a Spouse Comes Out: A Review of Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage by Kelly Foster Lundquist“Deconstructing Faith and Marriage when a Spouse Comes Out: A Review of Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage by Kelly Foster Lundquist“.Episode 475: Is Good Christian Parenting a Myth? A Review of ‘The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families' by Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis“Is Good Christian Parenting a Myth? A Review of ‘The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families' by Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis“.Episode 470: Does the Bible Teach Complementarity? Does the Bible Teach Complementarity? 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'”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. Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Spreaker 

Neutrality is not an option.Neutrality about Jesus is impossible. Every human being wants to keep their options open, to stay uncommitted, to avoid making ultimate decisions. But in Matthew 12, Jesus heals a demon-possessed man and declares that whoever is not with him is against him. In this sermon, we explore the inescapable reality that because Jesus is King, neutrality is not an option — we must choose to follow him or reject him.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a sample of of one of our Christian Research Journal Reads Podcasts. This is the audio version of the article “Pop Culture's Idea of Shame and Spirituality: A Review of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters'”. https://www.equip.org/articles/pop-cultures-idea-of-shame-and-spirituality-a-review-of-k-pop-demon-hunters/ This was also accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 473: Pop Culture's Idea of Shame and Spirituality: A Review of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters', which was an interview with the author Alexa Cramer.We chose this article specifically as the movie itself was nominated and won Best Animated feature and Best Original Song at the 2026 Oscars that occurred on Sunday March 15th, 2026.The Christian Research Journal Reads Podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute, the Journal seeks to equip followers of Christ to think and to live Christianly—to exercise truth and experience life. Truth, especially essential Christian doctrine, forms the basis for how we live our lives in Christ. As the apostle Paul instructed Timothy in 1 Tim. 4:16, “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.”The Christian Research Journal enjoyed a print incarnation of almost 45 years. Now exclusively an online publication, the Journal consists of thousands of free articles. We hope that through these audio articles you are not only equipped to proclaim and defend your faith but that as a disciple you also draw closer to Christ in your walk with Him.  You can find the written version of each article that is an episode of Christian Research Journal Reads at the website of the Christian Research Institute, equip.org. All Christian Research Journal articles at equip.org are completely free and do not require a subscription and are not under a paywall.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.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.

Coming to Jesus means repenting and resting.Freedom and authority seem like opposites, but they're not. We assume that submitting to a master means losing our freedom, yet the opposite is true. In this sermon, we explore how, because Jesus is Lord, we can live in freedom — not freedom to do whatever we want, but freedom from rules that crush and harshness that destroys.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Douglas Groothuis about his article, “Election and Evangelism: Is Calvinism Anti‑Evangelism?“.This is also part of Doug's ongoing column, Cultural Critique. https://www.equip.org/articles/election-and-evangelism-is-calvinism-anti-evangelism/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 podcasts and articles by this author:Episode 481: Resurrecting the Dead with AI? Digital Necromancy and the ChristianResurrecting the Dead with AI? Digital Necromancy and the ChristianBlaise Pascal: Three Misconceptions and the TruthEpisode 460: The Death of Credentials: How Social Media Influencers Dumbed Us Down & Made Everything WorseThe Death of Credentials: How Social Media Influencers Dumbed us Down and Made Everything Worse.Episode 436: Why Read Books?Why Read Books? 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.

Coming to Jesus means repenting and resting.Every human being is weary. We carry burdens we were never meant to bear: the weight of performance, the exhaustion of trying to prove ourselves, the endless striving for approval. In this sermon, we explore how Jesus offers rest to the weary — but receiving that rest requires repenting of our pride and trusting in him alone.

As inequality gets worse and worse, hostility for elites is at all time highs, and huge majorities of voters want higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy to pay for social programs, all the conditions are perfect for the left to be... Continue Reading →

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, “Come On, Get Happy: A Cultural Reflection on Apple TV's Pluribus'”. .This is also part of Cole's ongoing column, Cultural Apologetics.   Please enjoy this Streaming Series Cultural Commentary.[Editor's Note: This review contains spoilers for Pluribus.] https://www.equip.org/articles/come-on-get-happy-a-cultural-reflection-on-apple-tvs-pluribus/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 podcasts and articles by this author:Episode 479: The God Who Looks Back: A Review of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash'“The God Who Looks Back: A Review of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash‘”. Episode 472: The Man and the Monster: A Review of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein The Man and the Monster: A Review of Guillermo del Toro's ‘Frankenstein'.Episode 466: All's Well That Ends Well: A Review of ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites'All's Well That Ends Well: A Review of ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites'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.

Jesus both subverts and fulfills our expectations.To be human is to have expectations about how we hope life to go. Even John the Baptist, the forerunner of the Messiah, has expectations about who Jesus is and what he should do. In this sermon, we explore how Jesus both subverts and fulfills our expectations, and why that is good news.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lisa Cooper about her article, “Effective Evangelism with Gen Z Women in the Age of Social Media Influencers“. https://www.equip.org/articles/effective-evangelism-with-gen-z-women-in-the-age-of-social-media-influencers/ 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 podcasts and articles by this author:Episode 445: How the Church Can Address the Crisis of Identity and Belief Among Gen Z Women“How the Church Can Address the Crisis of Identity and Belief Among Gen Z Women”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”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.

Christians are a going people.Ever human-being longs to live with a sense of purpose or mission. But it can be easy to get caught up in strategies, methods, and outcomes while losing sight of the mission. In Matthew 10, Jesus sends out his disciples with sobering warnings as he calls them to mission. In this sermon, we explore how the essence of mission is not success or safety, but putting Jesus first—above safety, comfort, and even family.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Jay Watts about his article, “The Problem of Platforming on Anger“.This is also part of Jay's ongoing column, Ethical Apologetics.https://www.equip.org/articles/the-problem-of-platforming-on-anger/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 podcasts and articles by this author:Episode 469: The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World's Foremost Big Story Historian “The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World's Foremost Big Story Historian'”Episode 441: Exploring “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) Decisions with Hope“Exploring “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) Decisions with Hope“Episode 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? 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.

Christians are a going people.Every human being longs to be part of something bigger than themselves. In Matthew 9:35-10:15, Jesus looks at the crowds with compassion and sends his disciples out to proclaim the kingdom, thus calling them into a vast and compelling mission. In this sermon, we explore how God's people are to be a "going" people, sent into the world to further Christ's cause.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her article, “Deconstructing Faith and Marriage when a Spouse Comes Out: A Review of Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage by Kelly Foster Lundquist”. https://www.equip.org/articles/deconstructing-faith-and-marriage-when-a-spouse-comes-out-a-review-of-beard-a-memoir-of-a-marriage-by-kelly-foster-lundquist/This is also part of our Anne's ongoing column, Theological Trends. 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 podcasts and articles by this author:Episode 475: Is Good Christian Parenting a Myth? A Review of ‘The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families' by Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis“Is Good Christian Parenting a Myth? A Review of ‘The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families' by Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis“.Episode 470: Does the Bible Teach Complementarity? Does the Bible Teach Complementarity? 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'”   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.  

Faith looks to Jesus when despair would be easy.We often think of faith as something we must work up or conjure within ourselves. But what if faith is actually a response to being pursued? In Matthew 9:27-34, we read about Jesus healing two blind men who persistently pursued Him, followed by the healing of a mute man who needed to be brought to Jesus by others. In this sermon, we explore the beautiful truth that because Jesus pursues us first, we are free to pursue him in return.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Linsdey Medenwaldt about her article, “The Lunar New Year Animals: A Christian Examination of the Chinese Zodiac”. This is also part of our  Lindsey's ongoing column, The Fringe Files. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-lunar-new-year-animals-a-christian-examination-of-the-chinese-zodiac/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 podcasts and articles by this author:Episode 468: Channeling the Dead—A Christian Response to MediumsChanneling the Dead—A Christian Response to Mediums.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 Dreams 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.

Segment 1 • Lots of us in the south cancelled gathering last Sunday due to inclement weather - and there are spiritual consequences to skipping church. • Church isn't something we do just to do - it's a weekly realignment of our lives. • Even when gathering is hard, faithful churches find creative ways to feed their flocks. Segment 2 • Kevin DeYoung models how to preach a one-off sermon with clarity, structure, and gospel power. • Biblical preaching must consider the genre of the text. Historical narrative, poetry, wisdom, and gospels don't all preach the exact same. • The aim in good preaching isn't just increasing knowledge, but to draw sinners to Christ as we learn more about him and are conformed to His image. Segment 3 • Disturbing church protests raise questions for parents: what if your child is trapped in the chaos? • Churches must prepare now — when agitators disrupt worship, there won't be time to get ready. • Comparing violent protests to Jesus cleansing the temple is biblical malpractice. Segment 4 • Churches are absorbing secular values — “Flamy Grant” drag shows prove it's more than a trend. • Postmodern self-expression is replacing reverence for biblical truth in pulpits and pews. • As persecution rises globally, now's the time to clarify our mission: be holy, not popular. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Saving American Liberty, Session 7 During the 20th century, or the Modern Era, material conditions were king, but as the Information Era of the 21st century (construed broadly) emerged, they have become less important to our politics. At the New Discourses-hosted Saving American Liberty conference held in Dallas, Texas, on August 22-23, 2025, founder of New Discourses, James Lindsay, explains in this important fourth lecture how thinking changed as the Modern Era gave way to an Information Era many consider to be "Postmodern." Continuing from his previous lecture in the series, Lindsay explains that "Woke" sociognostic thinking evolved along with this change, which can be characterized by a transition from thinking man is produced by his material conditions to believing he is produced by his social (structural) conditions, which "Woke" radicals need to seize in order to remake man in their own images. Join him for a proper introduction to the "Woke Right" as a Reaction movement against the postmodern neo-Marxism of the Woke Left. The other lectures in this series can be found here: Session 1: https://youtu.be/4u2ak-DmKD4 Session 2: https://youtu.be/gUiLUmZWsc4 Session 3: https://youtu.be/WRheQNDTSOQ Session 4: https://youtu.be/AjKqBgzF36w Session 5: https://youtu.be/wHMPBILnAw0 Session 6: https://youtu.be/nchy8NdHigs Latest from New Discourses Press! The Queering of the American Child: https://queeringbook.com/ Support New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/support Follow New Discourses on other platforms: https://newdiscourses.com/subscribe Follow James Lindsay: https://linktr.ee/conceptualjames © 2025 New Discourses. All rights reserved. #NewDiscourses #JamesLindsay #woke