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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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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.
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Guest Host: Alan Shlemon
Alan interviews Christopher Yuan about his new book, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story.
Monday May 13, 2019
Monday May 13, 2019
Sometimes people claim that the only reason someone is a Christian is because they were born in the United States. In this episode, Alan gives three reasons why such a claim is wrong headed.
Sunday Apr 28, 2019
Sunday Apr 28, 2019
Alan recently taught Palestinian Christians in the West Bank of Israel about the subject of homosexuality. In this podcast, he shares three principles he told them that help them navigate their relationships with Christians who struggle with same-sex attraction.
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
Alan recently returned from Australia after spending some time training local believers on how to graciously engage Muslims. In this episode, Alan discusses one key tactic he taught Australian Christians before taking them to the mosque.
Saturday Mar 09, 2019
Saturday Mar 09, 2019
Since February 12 was Darwin Day, Alan discusses Darwin’s contribution to the worldview of naturalism and explains why atheists had no choice but to accept evolution.
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
Besides abortion, there are several new biotechnologies that threaten innocent human life. Alan describes four of them.
Sunday Dec 02, 2018
Sunday Dec 02, 2018
Alan explains gender identity and what the Bible says about it.