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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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2026-01-19

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 178: Has Science Swallowed the Myth of Jonah’s Whale?

This is Episode 178 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Has Science Swallowed the Myth of Jonah’s Whale?” by William P. Cheshi...

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2026-01-17

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 177: Why We Cheat

This is Episode 177 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Lying To Ourselves: Why We Cheat" by Richard J. Poupard. This article ...

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2026-01-16

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 176: Blaise Pascal: Three Misconceptions and the Truth

This is Episode 176 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Blaise Pascal: Three Misconceptions and the Truth" by Doug Groothuis. T...

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2026-01-12

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 175: To the Cancel Culture: “We Respectfully Decline”

This is Episode 175 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ To the Cancel Culture: “We Respectfully Decline” When Believers are To...

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2026-01-10

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 174: In Defense of the Church’s Traditional Doctrine of Hell

This is Episode 174 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ In Defense of the Church’s Traditional Doctrine of Hell" by Fr. Lawren...

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2026-01-09

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 173: From Beauty to the Beatific Vision: Recovering the Argument from Beauty

This is Episode 173 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ From Beauty to the Beatific Vision: Recovering the Argument from Beaut...

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2026-01-05

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 172 I’ll Start My Diet Tomorrow: A Christian Makes a New Year’s Resolution

This is Episode 172 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ I’ll Start My Diet Tomorrow: A Christian Makes a New Year’s Resolution ...

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2026-01-03

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 171: Sharing the Gospel with People from Broken Homes

This is Episode 171 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Sharing the Gospel with People from Broken Homes ” by Chara Donahue. T...

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2026-01-02

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 170: Is Everybody Traumatized, and Do We All Need Therapy?

This is Episode 170 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Is Everybody Traumatized, and Do We All Need Therapy? ’” by Alisa Rudd...

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2025-12-29

Christian Research Journal Reads 169: The Man and the Monster: A Review of Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’

This is Episode 169 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “The Man and the Monster: A Review of Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein...