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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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2026-06-09

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...

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2026-05-30

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 235: Election and Evangelism: Is Calvinism Anti‑Evangelism?

This is Episode 235 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Election and Evangelism: Is Calvinism Anti‑Evangelism? ” by Douglas Gr...

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2026-05-29

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 234: Lessons for Today’s Church from the Life of the Early Church

This is Episode 234 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Lessons for Today’s Church from the Life of the Early Church ” by J. W...

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2026-05-28

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 233: Bearing Witness to Christ Among Internationals

This is Episode 233 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Bearing Witness to Christ Among Internationals ” by Jonah Haddad.This ...

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2026-05-26

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 232: Spirituality in Modern Hip Hop: The Theology of Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper

This is Episode 232 of  Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Spirituality in Modern Hip Hop: The Theology of Kendrick Lamar and Cha...

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2026-05-23

Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 231: Grand Cosmic Resonance: How Structure & Comprehensibility of the Universe Reveal Mindful Maker

This is Episode 231 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ A Grand Cosmic Resonance: How the Structure and Comprehensibility of t...