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.

  • 7 minutes 20 seconds
    Can We Use the Word “Allah” to Refer to God?

    Alan explains why the word, “Allah” is not a general term for God.

    12 February 2025, 9:39 pm
  • 10 minutes 27 seconds
    Which Requires Consent: Puberty or Puberty Blockers?

    Alan responds to the claim that children should be required to consent to puberty.

    9 January 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 54 seconds
    Does Christianity, Like Islam, Order the Death of Apostates?

    Some skeptics of Christianity allege that the Bible, like Islam, commands Christians to kill apostates. Alan addresses this claim and explains the three steps he took to resolve this challenge.

    11 December 2024, 5:07 pm
  • 17 minutes 27 seconds
    How the Film 1946 Fails to Advance Pro-Gay Theology

    Alan wrote two critical articles about the film, 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture, prior to ever watching the film. Now that he's seen it, Alan evaluates whether his assessment was correct.

    5 November 2024, 3:11 pm
  • 9 minutes 18 seconds
    Why Study How to Interpret the Bible?

    Alan offers two reasons why every Christian should study how to interpret the Bible.

    9 October 2024, 3:49 pm
  • 11 minutes 59 seconds
    How to Engage Online
    Alan provides three tips for how to properly engage online.
    1 September 2024, 7:00 am
  • 9 minutes 35 seconds
    Does Eve Provide Evidence for Transgenderism?

    Alan addresses the claim that because Eve was formed from a male rib, she represents the first transgender woman. Consequently, the Bible (and God) permits transgenderism.

    6 August 2024, 3:10 pm
  • 8 minutes 26 seconds
    Christians, Speak Clearly and Not in Christianese
    Alan explains the importance of not speaking in Christianese when you're sharing your Christian convictions.
    3 July 2024, 1:25 am
  • 8 minutes 58 seconds
    Pro-Gay Theology Follows a Pattern of Past Interpretive Mistakes
    Alan points out how the interpretive mistakes made by pro-gay theology advocates today have been made in the past.
    29 May 2024, 7:31 pm
  • 18 minutes 12 seconds
    Eight Tips to Become a Professional Apologist

    Alan offers eight tips to help someone who is interested in pursuing part-time or full-time apologetics ministry.

    25 April 2024, 2:26 pm
  • 15 minutes 58 seconds
    The Problem with a Christian Attending a Same-Sex Wedding

    Should a Christian attend a same-sex wedding? Alan has attended a same-sex wedding in the past, but believes he made the wrong decision. In this episode, he unpacks his past reasoning, explains why he was mistaken, and offers a practical alternative.

    14 March 2024, 2:53 pm
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