Thinking Out Loud with Alan Shlemon

Alan Shlemon

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

  • 13 minutes 17 seconds
    Rejecting the Sex Binary with Bad Evidence

    Alan responds to a transgender ideology advocate who argues against the sex binary in human beings.

    30 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 12 minutes 47 seconds
    Answering the Muslim Claim that the Gospel Is Gone

    Alan answers the Muslim challenge that the Quran’s reference to the Gospel is not a reference to the four New Testament Gospels.

    25 February 2026, 12:29 am
  • 11 minutes 7 seconds
    Roe Is Dead, But Abortion Isn’t
    Alan unpacks three steps pro-lifers should take to undermine abortion.
    26 January 2026, 5:39 pm
  • 11 minutes 7 seconds
    Read Your Bible!

    Alan briefly unpacks three reasons why daily Bible reading should be a priority.

    18 December 2025, 4:42 pm
  • 10 minutes 10 seconds
    Christianity Is the Air We Breathe

    Many of the institutions and values our society cherishes exist because Christianity transformed our world. Alan explains one of the most significant changes the Christian worldview made in our culture.

    20 November 2025, 4:28 pm
  • 10 minutes 14 seconds
    Did Legend Affect the Disciples’ Christology?

    Alan answers the challenge that the disciples embellished their depiction of Jesus over time.

    13 October 2025, 2:08 pm
  • 16 minutes 34 seconds
    Determining the Time to Tell Your Kids about LGBT Ideology
    Alan provides five principles to help you, as a parent, determine the right age to begin telling your kids about homosexuality and transgender ideology.
    18 September 2025, 3:11 pm
  • 12 minutes 17 seconds
    When Criticized, Respond this Way

    Alan was harshly criticized by students after an event. He explains three steps he takes whenever this happens.

    7 August 2025, 4:03 pm
  • 7 minutes 45 seconds
    Should You Permit a Homosexual Couple to Sleep Together in Your Home?

    Alan explains how he answers whether he would allow a homosexual couple to stay the night at his house. He also provides a principle that helps him address a variety of similar dilemmas.

    3 July 2025, 4:21 pm
  • 11 minutes 50 seconds
    Why Denying the Crucifixion of Jesus Is a Big Problem for Muslims

    Alan discusses two problems he has with the Quran’s reference to crucifixion and explains why that’s a huge problem for Muslims.

    23 June 2025, 3:47 pm
  • 10 minutes 21 seconds
    Andy Stanley’s Problematic Approach to Transgenderism

    A video was leaked showing leadership at Andy Stanley’s church explaining how they minister to children who identify as transgender or experience gender dysphoria. Alan explains three concerns with their approach.

    19 May 2025, 3:16 pm
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