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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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Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
What should you say to your non-Christian friend who rejects Christianity? In this episode, Alan explains an important principle to help him navigate this situation.
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
The culture has been pressuring Christians to pick a side: celebrate homosexuality and same-sex unions or continue to consider them sinful. Alan discusses whether Christians should divide over this question or can we agree to disagree?
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
While speaking on embryonic stem cell research at a church recently, Alan was challenged by an attendee. She made an argument that, based on Leviticus 17:11, killing a developing human being before implantation could be morally permissible. Alan responds to this question in today’s episode.
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
The Columbo Tactic – asking question – is powerful. But what if you could amplify the impact you make with it? In this episode, Alan explains how to upgrade your approach to create even more powerful questions.
Saturday Dec 07, 2019
Saturday Dec 07, 2019
Alan explains how to use a common yet powerful question to help point people to God.
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Alan talks about the six verses in Scripture that address homosexuality and how pro-gay theology advocates love to call them “clobber passages.”
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Alan explains how the atheist’s materialistic worldview makes several miracle claims to explain reality.
Saturday Aug 10, 2019
Saturday Aug 10, 2019
While it’s true that Christians should prioritize their understanding of Scripture and Christian theology, Alan offers four reasons why Christians should add the study of false ideas to their to-do list.
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Alan explains how the birth and survival of the smallest baby challenges four tenets of abortion-choice advocacy.
Saturday Jun 15, 2019
Saturday Jun 15, 2019
Alan points out that Jesus didn’t always answer questions directly. Sometimes He took a different approach. Perhaps we can take a cue from Jesus since He’s the smartest person in history. Alan explains three ways we can answer tough questions in the way Jesus answered tough questions in His day.