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Thinking Out Loud with Alan Shlemon

STR speaker Alan Shlemon provides a monthly update while answering questions across a wide range of topics including criticisms of Christianity.

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Why Study False Ideas?

Why Study False Ideas?

While it’s true that Christians should prioritize their understanding of Scripture and Christian theology, Alan offers f... Read more

10 Aug 2019

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An LGBT Defense Misses a Biblical Point

An LGBT Defense Misses a Biblical Point

There are many reasons why pro-gay theology is mistaken. Alan addresses a particular defense that fails to understand wh... Read more

7 Sep 2017

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Can churches discipline for the sin of homosexuality?

Can churches discipline for the sin of homosexuality?

Alan evaluates a church’s decision to dismiss a man from membership because he engaged in a homosexual relationship. Dow... Read more

1 Apr 2017

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DNA’s Intelligent Design

DNA’s Intelligent Design

Alan offers a piece of evidence that suggests that the DNA in your body is intelligently designed. Download the mp3...

17 Aug 2018

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What Do We Do Now That Same-Sex Marriage Is Legal?

What Do We Do Now That Same-Sex Marriage Is Legal?

Alan discusses how Christians should respond to the recent legal challenges in Australia and the United States. Download... Read more

23 Apr 2018

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How the Smallest Born Baby Proves Abortion Is Wrong

How the Smallest Born Baby Proves Abortion Is Wrong

Alan explains how the birth and survival of the smallest baby challenges four tenets of abortion-choice advocacy. Downlo... Read more

30 Jun 2019

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Is God a Sex Killjoy?

Is God a Sex Killjoy?

Alan addresses the concern some Christians have with God being so restrictive about sex. Download the mp3...

9 Sep 2018

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Pro-life Persuasion Always Succeeds

Pro-life Persuasion Always Succeeds

Alan explains how his recent failure to convince an abortion-choice advocate helps us rethink how we measure success. Do... Read more

1 Jan 2017

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WWJD? Ask a Question

WWJD? Ask a Question

Would you like to improve your ability to engage others in spiritual conversations? Do what Jesus did 284 times in the G... Read more

3 Jun 2018

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A Clear and Present Danger to Human Life

A Clear and Present Danger to Human Life

Besides abortion, there are several new biotechnologies that threaten innocent human life. Alan describes four of them. ... Read more

9 Jan 2019

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Atheism’s Burden of Proof

Atheism’s Burden of Proof

Alan explains why although atheists may not have to prove the absence of God, their view still entails three incredible ... Read more

1 Feb 2017

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Does Gender Identity Matter?

Does Gender Identity Matter?

Alan explains gender identity and what the Bible says about it. Download the mp3...

2 Dec 2018

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Why Is Jesus Necessary?

Why Is Jesus Necessary?

Alan answers the question why Jesus is necessary by explaining how the Gospel works in non-Christian lingo. Download the... Read more

5 May 2018

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In the Beginning God…

In the Beginning God…

Alan shows how you can use two simple questions to show that the Christian story of creation is true and reasonable. Dow... Read more

16 Oct 2017

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Is Abortion No Different Than Taking Someone Off Life Support?

Is Abortion No Different Than Taking Someone Off Life Support?

Some abortion-choice advocates claim that abortion is no different than taking someone off life support. Alan explains w... Read more

29 May 2018

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The Imago Dei in Man

The Imago Dei in Man

Alan explains the implications of being made in the image of God and why society is shooting itself in the foot for reje... Read more

3 Nov 2018

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Do Pro-Lifers Want the Government to Regulate a Woman’s Body?

Do Pro-Lifers Want the Government to Regulate a Woman’s Body?

Alan responds to an article claiming that women’s equality can’t exist until the government doesn’t regulate a woman’s b... Read more

6 Mar 2017

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All Truth Is God’s Truth

All Truth Is God’s Truth

Is knowledge discovered by science un-Christian or anti-God? Alan addresses the question of how we come to gain knowledg... Read more

21 Aug 2017

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It All Comes Back to God

It All Comes Back to God

Alan talks about how every apologetic subject comes back to God and that often times it’s more prudent to discuss God’s ... Read more

5 Mar 2018

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Apologetics Is Secondary to the Gospel

Apologetics Is Secondary to the Gospel

Alan responds to the challenge that his work is misguided because he cares more about apologetics than the Gospel. Downl... Read more

1 Feb 2018

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