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.
- 10 minutes 41 secondsYes, Jesus Did Say Something about Homosexuality
Alan responds to the common claim that Jesus never said anything about homosexuality.
13 March 2025, 3:43 pm - 7 minutes 20 secondsCan 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 secondsWhich 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 secondsDoes 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 secondsHow 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 secondsWhy 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 secondsHow to Engage OnlineAlan provides three tips for how to properly engage online.1 September 2024, 7:00 am
- 9 minutes 35 secondsDoes 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 secondsChristians, Speak Clearly and Not in ChristianeseAlan explains the importance of not speaking in Christianese when you're sharing your Christian convictions.3 July 2024, 1:25 am
- 8 minutes 58 secondsPro-Gay Theology Follows a Pattern of Past Interpretive MistakesAlan 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 secondsEight 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.
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