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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Clay Jones about his online-exclusive article, “A Question Mormons Can’t Answer.” Coming Soon! When you to subscribe to the Journal, you join the team of print subscribers whose paid subscriptions help provide the resources at equip.org that minister to people worldwide. These …

Most universities today are swiftly accommodating themselves to an increasingly radicalized postmodern worldview. American colleges and universities— a disturbing number of which claim to be Christian —have abdicated their responsibility to train students in virtue and to measure what they teach against cultural standards of goodness, truth, and be…

Brianna Wiest is lesser known self-help guru (author of The Mountain is You and 101 Ways to Change Your Thinking) but her voice is one to be reckoned with. Her unique, breezy, even comforting blend of psychological tips and spiritual advice is both nuanced and potent. Following her path will lead you to the front of the Temple, your face turned up …

Kyle, one of the admins of the ineedgodineverymomentofmylife IG page, joins me for a live pod at Cafe Reggio in the Village to spill [coffee] on God, performativity theory, concerts as liturgy, the cult of celebrity, the Oscars, Chris Rock, Marianne Williamson, The View, Wendy Williams, and other hot topics. Follow Kyle @ineedgodineverymomentofmyli…

Please see this encore presentation of Episode 283: When the Hurlyburly’s Done: A Review of Everything Everywhere All at Once that we did in April 2022. In March 2023, this film won the following Oscars. Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. This Postmodern Rea…

The term “war film” tends to conjure in the popular imagination one of two images: 1) that of the sober-faced “band of brothers” toughing it out together somewhere in Europe or in the Pacific isles during the Second World War (à la Saving Private Ryan [1998], Band of Brothers [2001], or The Pacific [2010]); or 2) that of the shellshocked soldier in…

Junot Diaz drops by the pod to discuss his writing process, the immigrant experience, the African diaspora and the New World cosmology, masculinity, cancel culture, what's great about Jersey, and whether there's any hope left. $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this link. And follow CracksInPomo on Substack, Instagram, and Twitter. --- Support thi…

Christian theology regards human beings as creatures standing both within and beyond nature, the material world. Although exceptions as old as Lucretius abound, this belief is also found outside the Christian faith. So far as we can tell, humans are the only creatures who distinguish themselves in this way. Mary Oliver, best known for her Pulitzer-…

Destiny Herndon De La Rosa joins the pod once again to analyze the situation since the overturning of Roe, feminine and masculine genius, and holy harlots. We also resolve to give each other's home states a chance. Follow Destiny @DestinyHDLR To support the New Wave Feminists' initiative in Juarez, Mexico, click here. And click here for more on NWF…

The recent occurrences of unidentified anomalous phenomenon (aka unidentified flying objects) over United States airspace has caused some renewed interest in extraterrestrials (ETs). Curiosity about the possibility of life beyond our planet is nothing new, and films and television shows have never shied away from the conversation. Ancient Aliens (H…

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author John Ferrer about his online-exclusive article, “A Christian Apologist Responds to Sam Smith and Kim Petras’s Satanic Grammy Performance” Editor’s note: While nothing explicit is discussed in the article and related podcast, the subject matter of the Unholy song lyrics and orig…

On June 24, 2022, The Supreme Court of the United States released the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, ending Roe v Wade’s nearly 50-year legal hegemony over the issue of abortion throughout the U.S. Pro-life advocates, many who had been active fighting to overturn Roe their entire adult lives, celebrated hoping the tide had tu…

“So teach us to number our days,” prayed the great prophet Moses in Psalm 90, “that we may get a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90: 12).1 The request lies at the center of his meditation on the impermanence of the creature compared with the everlasting power of God. Our days end “like a sigh” (Psalm 90:9), they are “soon gone and we fly away” (Psalm 90: 1…

When James Cameron’s Avatar hit theaters in 2009, few could have predicted the new, CGI-laden intellectual property would enjoy such a staggering box office return, becoming the first film in history to gross two billion dollars. The film would be nominated for a whopping nine Academy Awards, and end up winning in three categories, all of them rela…

Why do humans exist? What is our ultimate purpose? A person will arrive at wildly different answers depending on whether they’ve been spending more time under the cross of Christ or under the “Bodhi Tree” (the “tree of awakening” under which the Buddha found enlightenment). On the one hand, there is Christianity’s robust sense of purposefulness, as…

JOURNAL author Doug Groothuis of Denver Seminary talks about his anecdotes of apologetics encounters over his lifetime to encourage Christians to have fire in their bones, love in their hearts, and knowledge in their minds to bring the whole Bible to the whole world for the glory of God, the good of His church, the extension of His Kingdom, and for…

The notorious Tara Isabella Burton joins the pod to discuss her book Strange Rites, in addition to Charles Taylor, TikTok Witches, Huysmans' Satanism, Dimes Square Catholicism, Neo-pagan sellouts, and Trad LARPers. Check out her work here, and follow her on Twitter @NotoriousTIB $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this link And follow CracksInPomo …

Carl Jung is a controversial figure. This pioneer of psychoanalysis, though beloved by the pop psychology world, has a dark side: he experimented with occult spirit guides, his movement was both an esoteric mystery-cult and a personality cult, and his theology was heretical, his conception of God that of an amoral demiurge beyond good and evil. Jun…

In 2001, Spirited Away became the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time. Twenty years later, in the midst of the pandemic, another Japanese release emerged and toppled Spirited Away’s box office record. This film wasn’t a critical darling or the work of an esteemed auteur. It wasn’t even a standalone film. It was a transitional installment of …

This episode focuses on the sad but triumphant tale of the martyrdom of Polycarp. Well-named was our beloved Bishop of Smyrna; “much fruit” is what his name means in Greek, and he has done just that, both in his ministry to the church and in the glorious manner of his death. There are some who claim that Polycarp harbored a death wish, but nothing …

It's Quismous, everyone! And we have a gorgeous 60th ep just for you. This week we chat Grindr on the stockmarket, the Good Morning America affair, and the bizarre rise of "buccal fat" surgery in Hollywood. Jordan updates us on the Sisterwives' latest splits, and the gang discuss Lizzo's speech, lesbian shows getting cancelled, and Drake's weird ne…

The babes are back - with a SILVER WIN at the Australian Podcast Awards!! They chat Azealia Banks' chaotic tour down under, Lana Del Rey's weird new album title and the discourse of the word "fishy". Aurelia spills the goss from the Alexander McQueen red carpet, and the gang catch up on Britney, Spotify Wrapped,and the thirsty gays of the Mr Univer…

In many ways, Andor is anti-Star Wars—and not in the same sense that many seem to think Rian Johnson’s 2017 sequel, The Last Jedi, is anti-Star Wars. That film is subversive, sure, but Andor, by comparison, seems downright heretical. Gone is the clear sense of good and evil that defines the moral compass of the films. Gone are even passing referenc…

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Jonah Haddad about his online-exclusive article, “Wagering with Jesus and Pascal: Two Prudential Offers for Christian Belief”. https://www.equip.org/articles/wagering-with-jesus-and-pascal-two-prudential-offers-for-christian-belief/ Locked articles are online exclusive content …

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online-exclusive article, “Take Joy: Santa, St. Nicholas, and Jesus”. https://www.equip.org/articles/take-joy-santa-st-nicholas-and-jesus/ Locked articles are online exclusive content that are only available to subscribers. There are three subscription op…

Glenn Belverio joins the pod to talk about his public access program Glennda and Friends, his friendship with Camille Paglia, the successes and failures of the Sexual Revolution, the future of Gen Z, the changing landscape of Greenwich Village, and the NYC crime wave. Follow him on Instagram @glennbelverio And watch Glennda and Camille Do Downtown …

It's Bring A Wife To Work Day! We're so lucky to be joined by Mrs. St. Clair herself, writer and poet extraordinaire, Tamara Natt! We talk Camilla Cabello's "Kwismouse", Harry and Olivia's split, and Taylor Swift's ticketing fiasco. We also chat Twitter's fallout, the horrifying new "semen art" trend, and we look back on the five year anniversary o…

Netflix’s Ozark while dealing with the very dark themes of drug trafficking and murder, is a show that can help the Christian apologist intersect with its depiction of culture and family and use those themes as a springboard to contrast it with the truth of Christianity. ***Warning Ozark Season One and Two (SE E2) contain nudity, sexual situations,…

James KA Smith joins the pod to discuss the liturgical significance of everything from listening to music and going to the mall, to attending classes and going to the doctor. We also discuss the myth of secular "neutrality," the cult of celebrities, and whether or not we should burn the universities down and start from scratch (*we should not). Che…

Enquiring minds want to know... when will you wear wigs? This week, the POPGAYS chat the World Cup, Millie Bobby Brown's lie detector test, and Ezra Miller's latest drama. Charlie teaches us the Streisand Effect, and the gang talk Hilaria Baldwin's accent, the Witcher series recasting, and Heidi N Closet's taking a shit in a parking lot in Glasgow.…

In November of 2017, Amazon secured the rights for The Lord of the Rings from the Tolkien estate, promising to resurrect the dormant series and adhere even more faithfully to Tolkien’s source material, even bringing in Tolkien’s grandson, Simon, during the development process. The culmination of Amazon’s acquisition of the prestigious property arri…

River Page joins the pod to analyze the midterm elections. Hot takes include the ironic sincerity of Republicans, Trump's unbeatable comedic genius, AOC's Latinx Larping, Wendy Williams '24 (?), the Christian Walker+Chasten Buttigieg reality show, and other high level political commentary. Check out River's Substack and Twitter @river_is_nice $uppo…

Wesley Hill in his book, Spiritual Friendship: Finding Love in the Church as a Celibate Gay Christian, poses the following question, “Perhaps celibate gay and lesbian Christians, precisely in and out of their celibacy, are called to express, rather than simply renounce and deny, same-sex love. And perhaps this is where, for all the potential trials…

This week we're joined by comedian & broadcast extraordinaire, Kyran Wheatley! We chat the Heidi Klum worm, lesbian WAG drama, and the wild KPOP conspiracy about Princess Diana. We also discuss the upcoming Glee doco, LGBT pageant queens, and Cher's much younger man. Please donate if you can to the family of Cassius Turvey here: https://www.gofundm…

Millennials and Gen Z increasingly reject biblical sexuality, and they aren’t shy about saying why. For American evangelical millennials (ages 26 to 41), specifically, the shift happened at least in part with ‘90s purity culture, which shouldn’t be a shock. Many were blindsided by tyrannical youth pastors wielding half-eaten lollipops, chewed gum, …

It's a siblings spectacular!! (Kinda). This week we chat Kardashian, Hilton & Sanderson sisters, as well as the beef behind the Jonas Brothers. We also get to interview stars and co-writer of the new movie 'Bros', Billy Eichner & Luke Macfarlane! Can you believe?? Honestly, it's a beautiful time for beautiful babes. What a stunner. Follow us on Ins…

Understanding how tarot works can help us see why it might be attractive to some for divination and self-awareness. To see the cards is to see yourself. Tarot decks are made up of seventy-eight cards divided into two sections, the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. Arcana is Latin for “secrets” or “mysteries.” Think of the tarot as unlocking the my…

TASTE THE BISCUIT BABES. This week the POPGAYS are joined by the gorgeous Jay Wymarra! We chat Met Gala theme, Taylor's Midnights album, and Timothée Chalamet's Wonka. Jay fills us in on Lizzie's death while live in London, Jordan gives us the lowdown on Patti Lupone's Broadway tantrum, and we dissect what the hell is going on with Madonna. Love yo…

In some parts of the world, demonology has been overemphasized; however, the Western world seems to be dealing with the opposite end of the spectrum. Naturalistic materialism has brought with it the notion that passages in Scripture describing demonic activity —especially in the Gospels— ought to be understood as a primitive society reacting to cas…

This week the POPGAYS are coming to you live from the Stupid Old Studios as part of the inaugural Podfest! They discuss Heartbreak High, celebrities' home designs, and the "bury your gays" trope on TV. Jordan fills us in on Bad Cinderella, Charlie on Lil Nas X's mid-show emergency, and Aurelia on Gisele Bündchen's soft-witch vibes. Enjoy lovelies. …

Shadi Hamid joins the pod to discuss his new book The Problem of Democracy (which you ought to buy ASAP), whether democracy "works," whether things should even be expected to "work," and whether Americans can afford to be post-liberal...in addition to several hot takes on Jordan B. Peterson, Patrick Deneen, Houellebecq, the "decadence" of Islam, wh…

VELMA IS GAY, NOT A DRILL. To celebrate, the POPGAYS have formed an East Coast Gay Alliance with Sydney's Two Queers, Jenna Suffern & Brendan Hancock! They talk the Try Guys drama, the new Mario movie and Jamie Lee Curtis saying "trauma". They also resolve years of beef between Sydney and Melbourne and, frankly, that's beautiful. Go see Jenna & Bre…

One of the best-reviewed shows currently streaming features a seminary student who takes hallucinogens to receive visions from God (I must have missed that class during my own seminary stint) and a succubus demon that wears a retainer. This kind of absurd, off-beat humor has come to define Robert and Michelle King’s CBS supernatural procedural Evil…

Well well well... if it isn't the consequences of our actions! This week we talk the Adam Levine cheating scandal, Libra birthday season, and complete our bubblewrap up on 50 celebs back to back. Also tune in live (or watch later) our filmed episode this Sunday the 9th at Stupid Old Studios' Stupid Ol Podfest. Love you all! Follow us on Insta & Tik…

Marriage has been around almost as long as the romantic kind, but it was recently rediscovered as a “radical,” even courageous choice in the post-Obergefell v. Hodges era when same-sex couples received the legal right to marry. Like other trending topics, it has its own hashtag leading to tweets like: “can we normalize platonic marriage pls i would…

Urban Hannon joins the pod once again to discuss the different construals of same sex intimacy in Brideshead Revisited, Call Me By Your Name, and Love Simon. Follow Urban @hannonregular $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this link Cracks in Postmodernity • A podcast on Anchor --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-adubato/support…

The science fiction television series Raised by Wolves (HBO Max) draws on this ancient story, while moving the myth into uncanny, alien territory. This time the “Mother of all the Living” (Gen. 3:20) isn’t an innocent woman in communion with God at humanity’s beginning: she is an android programmed with a naive atheism, living at a time when humani…

Gays, gals and non-binary pals... it's the 50th episode!! We're as stunned as the rest of you, honestly. This week we discuss the AFL Grand Final, the international chess buttplug scandal, and we start our very first celebrity bubblewrap where we Pop or Flop 50 celebrities back to back. It's fast and wild, just the way we like it. Love you guys so …

After long await, Urban Hannon joins the pod to breakdown his famous 2014 First Things Mag article, "Against Heterosexuality." Other topics include the Foucault, Freud, Raffalovich, Quentin Crisp, and the horseshoe theory of Catholicism and queer theory. Read the article here Against Heterosexuality by Michael W. Hannon | Articles | First Things An…