After eight years and 372 unique episodes, we hang up the microphone and say goodbye to our guests and listeners. A short, ten-minute monologue by Tony explains why and what is to come. Please re...
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Location, location, location. That is the eternal cry of every real estate agent, and it proved prophetic for this week’s guest, Prof. David Deavel, an assistant professor of Catholic Studies...
Most people view street preachers as fanatical or crazy. Research on Religion takes the time to discuss the motivation, challenges, and benefits of choosing "open air preaching" as a means of spr...
http://www.researchonreligion.org/practioneers/jeff-rose-on-street-preaching-encore-presentation
What makes for a "timeless hymn"? Prof. Anthony Esolen (Thomas More College) discusses his recent book "Real Music: A Guide to the Timeless Hymns of the Church," and shares with us the importance...
http://www.researchonreligion.org/historical-topics/anthony-esolen-on-timeless-hymns
Is Superman the representation of the Christ figure in the DC Comics universe? And "who" among science fiction characters most closely represents the orthodox view of Christ? And does anybody rea...
Film critic, radio talk show host, and cultural crusader Michael Medved joins us to discuss how religion is portrayed in Hollywood. We focus on Michael’s life story and the accidental manner in...
http://www.researchonreligion.org/featured/michael-medved-on-religion-hollywood-encore-presentation
We are taking an extended sabbatical to catch up with other academic-related work and to try to improve some issues with our audio files. In the meantime, enjoy this encore presentation with Trac...
How does an economist discuss being a religious minority in America? Prof. Carmel Chiswick returns to the podcast to discuss her new book “Judaism in Transition.” Using the tools of economics...
While pastors often don't want to talk about the subject of church funding, it is an established fact that religious groups need finances to survive and thrive. Prof. James Hudnut-Beumler (Vander...
Many misconceptions surround the Protestant Reformation, from it being the birth of capitalism to it prompting Europe's secularization. Noted sociologist of religion Rodney Stark (Baylor ISR) joi...
http://www.researchonreligion.org/historical-topics/rodney-stark-on-myths-of-the-reformation