Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 498: The Truth About Confucian Harmony and Self-Cultivation: A Christian Critique of Confucian Virtue

From Postmodern Realities Podcast by The Christian Research Institute

May 20, 2026 · 55 min

About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Lindsey Medenwaldt about her critique of Confucian virtue from a Christian perspective.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Medenwaldt about her article, “The Truth About Confucian Harmony and Self-Cultivation: A Christian Critique of Confucian Virtue’”. Coming Soon!This is also part of Lindsey’s ongoing Fringe Files Column. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-truth-about-confucian-harmony-and-self-cultivation-a-christian-critique-of-confucian-virtue/ One way you can support our online articles and podcasts is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10, which is the cost of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here. Related Podcasts and Articles by this author: Episode 491: Taoism: The Way to Ultimate Reality? A Christian Response Taoism: The Way to Ultimate Reality? A Christian Response Episode 483: The Lunar New Year Animals: A Christian Examination of the Chinese Zodiac The Lunar New Year Animals: A Christian Examination of the Chinese Zodiac Episode 468: Channeling the Dead—A Christian Response to Mediums Channeling the Dead—A Christian Response to Mediums . Behind the Crystal Ball: The Spiritual Risks of Seeing Psychics Episode 467: Behind the Crystal Ball: The…

People in this episode

Guest: Lindsey Medenwaldt

Topics covered

Confucianism
Christianity
virtue ethics
self-cultivation
harmony
cultural critique

Keywords

Confucian harmony
self-cultivation
Christian critique
virtue
Lindsey Medenwaldt

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Truth About Confucian Harmony and Self-Cultivation: A Christian Critique of Confucian Virtue