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The Christian Research Institute

Christian Research Journal Reads

This podcast, CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL Reads, 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 on 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 C HRISTIAN 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-research-journal-reads--6022978/support.

The Christian Research Institute

Christian Research Journal Reads

Episodes

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2026-06-20

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 Ahist...

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2026-06-19

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)...

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2026-06-15

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.Thi...

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2026-06-13

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 appea...

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2026-06-12

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 241: By the Power of Nostalgia: ‘Masters of the Universe’ and the Haunting of Popular Culture

This is Episode 241 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ By the Power of Nostalgia: ‘Masters of the Universe’ and the Haunting ...

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2026-06-09

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 240: Deconstructing Faith and Marriage when a Spouse Comes Out: A Review of ‘Beard: A Memoir

This is Episode 240 of  Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Deconstructing Faith and Marriage when a Spouse Comes Out: A Review o...

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2026-06-08

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 239: Marriage in Mid-life: How Disappointment Helps Us Become More Christlike

This is Episode 239 of  Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Marriage in Mid-life: How Disappointment Helps Us Become More Christl...

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2026-06-05

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 238: The Man Beneath the Beskar: Fatherhood and Masculinity in ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grog

This is Episode 238 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ The Man Beneath the Beskar Fatherhood and Masculinity in ‘Star Wars: T...

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2026-06-02

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 237: G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Orthodoxy’ and Christian Enchantment

This is Episode 237 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Orthodoxy’ and Christian Enchantment ” by Rebekah V...

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2026-06-01

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 236: Does Jesus Condone Self-Mutilation in Matthew 5:29-30?

This is Episode 236 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Does Jesus Condone Self-Mutilation in Matthew 5:29-30? ” by Christy Ga...