Thinking Out Loud with Alan Shlemon

Three Big Bangs

You've heard of the Big Bang, but are you aware of the other two big bangs, each of which represents the beginning of a fundamentally new thing that didn't exist before? Alan explains what they are and their theistic implications.

Christianity Is the Best Explanation for Reality

If someone asked you how you know Christianity is true, how would you answer them? In this episode, Alan offers his response to that question by appealing to some powerful truths that people live by.

The Claim about Homosexuality in the Film 1946 Is Irrelevant

An upcoming film claims that Christian opposition to homosexuality is based on a 1946 mistranslation of a Greek word in the RSV Bible. Alan explains why their argument doesn’t change the Christian understanding of sexuality.

How to Receive Critical Feedback

Alan received some harsh feedback from a recent event. He explains three steps he takes when he gets these kinds of critical comments.

Live According to a Plumb Line, Not a Pendulum

When you realize your theology is in error, do you overcorrect by swinging wildly to the opposite position? Alan offers a biblical approach to correcting your view, one that looks more like using a plumb line than a pendulum.

The Fear of “Phobic”

Have you ever been called a "phobic" term like homophobic, Islamophobic, transphobic, or xenophobic? Alan discusses three reasons why you don’t have to fear the “phobic” label.

Will Faith as Small as a Mustard Seed Save You?

Does God require a certain amount of faith before he accepts it? Alan addresses this question by clarifying the nature of faith.

Atheism’s Empty Soul

A worldview that denies God and embraces naturalism has serious repercussions, the most egregious being a logical slide to nihilism. Alan unpacks three reasons why nihilism flows logically from naturalism.

Coffee Cup Christianity

Alan sounds the alarm on a pop Christian culture habit called Coffee Cup Christianity. He unpacks three of its harms and explains how they are fueling biblical illiteracy.

How to Prepare for the Next Cultural Revolution

Alan talks about how Christians were caught off guard by the current cultural revolution sweeping society today. He offers a two-step strategy to prepare for the next revolution and to protect believers from succumbing to its ideas.