http://www.str.org/site/PageServer?pagename=podcast STR speaker Alan Shlemon provides a monthly update while answering questions across a wide range of topics including criticisms of Christianity. Feeder 2.3.7(2.3.7); Mac OS X Version 10.8.3 (Build 12D78) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en ©2010 Stand to Reason; All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 May 2013 09:41:59 -0700 Mon, 06 May 2013 09:41:59 -0700 Christianity Philosophy http://www.str.org/podcast/thinking_out_loud_podcast300_144.jpg http://www.str.org/site/PageServer?pagename=podcast 144 144 Alan Shlemon STR speaker Alan Shlemon provides a monthly update while answering questions across a wide range of topics including criticisms of Christianity. STR speaker Alan Shlemon provides a monthly update while answering questions across a wide range of topics including criticisms of Christianity. Stand to Reason, Christian, Greg Koukl, Christianity, Bible, Religion, God, apologetics, philosophy, Alan Shlemon no Stand to Reason info@str.org no http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0513.mp3 Wed, 01 May 2013 09:38:24 -0700 6E191549-3832-4D8A-A7F8-64C0D22519B2 Alan Shlemon Alan explains why abortion rarely makes the social justice list and why it should be at the top of the list. Alan explains why abortion rarely makes the social justice list and why it should be at the top of the list. no 3:43 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0313.mp3 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:09:37 -0800 2D06A184-9BC5-41DD-A8A9-7857E1CE51FF Alan Shlemon Alan explains how the important principle of truth and compassion plays out in the discussion on homosexuality. Alan explains how the important principle of truth and compassion plays out in the discussion on homosexuality. no 3:50 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0213_2.mp3 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:59:27 -0800 E212F65E-73AF-41AC-AF19-1C3FD356629B Alan Shlemon Alan responds to the claim that science offers an evidence-based creation story, whereas the biblical account is just based on a myth. Alan responds to the claim that science offers an evidence-based creation story, whereas the biblical account is just based on a myth. no 11:56 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0113_2.mp3 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:19:34 -0800 5BADA6DE-AF95-41C8-B090-5DB287D9CEC8 Alan Shlemon Alan responds to the challenge that since we don’t follow Leviticus on all moral rules, we shouldn’t follow it when it comes to homosexual rules either. Alan responds to the challenge that since we don’t follow Leviticus on all moral rules, we shouldn’t follow it when it comes to homosexual rules either. no 7:03 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0113.mp3 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 08:26:45 -0800 218791C8-9BF5-4361-B280-48E074CC1390 Alan Shlemon Alan exposes an inconsistency in the abortion-choice position. Alan exposes an inconsistency in the abortion-choice position. no 4:23 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_1212.mp3 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:45:25 -0800 42AAC700-FBFB-40A1-806F-D7A9039F8D7D Alan Shlemon Alan responds to Bill Maher’s challenge that God needs to keep the devil alive so Christians will live in fear and keep going to church. Alan responds to Bill Maher’s challenge that God needs to keep the devil alive so Christians will live in fear and keep going to church. no 5:44 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_1112.mp3 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:38:54 -0700 FA50FDE7-3074-402C-B201-C11E882C7D1B Alan Shlemon It turns out that science is not the only tool to discover knowledge. Alan explains how these other ways can be more immediate and accurate. It turns out that science is not the only tool to discover knowledge. Alan explains how these other ways can be more immediate and accurate. no 5:25 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_1012_3.mp3 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:06:33 -0700 6C31551B-0E94-4ADE-BC1C-8C319626592B Alan Shlemon Alan responds to the challenge that Leviticus teaches some abortions are permissible because the life of a human being is in its blood. Alan responds to the challenge that Leviticus teaches some abortions are permissible because the life of a human being is in its blood. no 6:54 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_1012_2.mp3 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 07:29:27 -0700 A4F50E60-7753-4DAC-B689-4ED6669E5E84 Alan Shlemon Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? no 5:41 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_1012.mp3 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:38:17 -0700 72E33C24-48B4-4961-B2BD-1668DFA57D92 Alan Shlemon Alan explains why intelligent design is not another God-of-the-gaps explanation, but rather a scientific theory that provides the best explanation of the evidence. Alan explains why intelligent design is not another God-of-the-gaps explanation, but rather a scientific theory that provides the best explanation of the evidence. no 6:17 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0912.mp3 Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:00:42 -0700 8569456D-7147-49DF-92CF-A1B17FDAA77F Alan Shlemon Alan explains why there’s one apologetic topic that he gets more questions about and more challenges on than any other. Alan explains why there’s one apologetic topic that he gets more questions about and more challenges on than any other. no 6:41 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0812_2.mp3 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:32:38 -0700 87806884-79CD-4BAA-9CBC-6843EC800C3F Alan Shlemon Alan responds to a popular online flowchart that claims Christians mistakenly oppose same-sex marriage because of the Bible’s view on homosexuality. Alan responds to a popular online flowchart that claims Christians mistakenly oppose same-sex marriage because of the Bible’s view on homosexuality. no 8:28 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0812.mp3 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:03:54 -0700 73418287-15E9-4790-8BE3-68AC9440D881 Alan Shlemon Alan gives highlights from his recent trip to Egypt where he trained Arab Christians in theology and apologetics. Alan gives highlights from his recent trip to Egypt where he trained Arab Christians in theology and apologetics. no 7:07 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0712.mp3 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:13:14 -0700 1F73B999-E2FD-406F-89E3-8652E0AE9DE4 Greg Koukl Alan offers a simple question that neutralizes the claim that the problem of evil is evidence against God’s existence. Alan offers a simple question that neutralizes the claim that the problem of evil is evidence against God’s existence. no 4:28 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0612.mp3 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:46:04 -0700 31D9AF16-D210-4B04-A915-BDD616231EC7 Alan Shlemon Alan offers a helpful question to answer a charge of same-sex marriage advocates. Alan offers a helpful question to answer the charge of same-sex marriage advocates that claim homosexuals are denied equal protection under the law. no 6:42 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0512_3.mp3 Tue, 29 May 2012 11:52:33 -0700 330D2032-0B84-48D0-AEDC-6E2EBABD4080 Alan Shlemon Alan responds to an interesting defense for abortion. Alan responds to an interesting defense for abortion. People argue that since a brain dead person is not alive, an unborn human embryo can’t be alive either because it doesn’t have a brain. no 8:16 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0512_2.mp3 Thu, 10 May 2012 12:16:04 -0700 6C966F51-B6C6-4689-8910-918DAEDC8973 Alan Shlemon Alan responds to the challenge that abortion is permissible in cases where the fetus doesn’t have a brain. Alan responds to the challenge that abortion is permissible in cases where the fetus doesn’t have a brain. no 15:23 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0512.mp3 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:08:47 -0700 D2F852EA-B3D6-461F-8019-99D2988E7EE7 Alan Shlemon Alan talks about taking Christians on the “Muslim Mission" Alan talks about taking Christians on the “Muslim Mission,” a 4-day trip to practice engaging Muslims on the street and in mosques. no 6:43 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0412_2.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:09:38 -0700 50D29EA2-FD28-4CEB-B437-F499B1204C2B Alan Shlemon Alan explains how he responds to Muslims when they claim that the Bible is corrupted. Alan explains how he responds to Muslims when they claim that the Bible is corrupted. no 6:28 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0412.mp3 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:38:33 -0700 377DB261-3AFC-4C43-A76B-387FD23BB102 Alan Shlemon Alan explains what happened during his recent abortion presentation to medical students at USC’s Keck School of Medicine Alan explains what happened during his recent abortion presentation to medical students at USC’s Keck School of Medicine no 4:19 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0312_2.mp3 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:31:31 -0700 7005AD91-E4F0-487B-99F8-C1EECB819F91 Alan Shlemon Advocates of same-sex marriage attempt to dismiss the biblical view of marriage by claiming that scripture condones multiple definitions of marriage. Here’s my response to this challenge. Advocates of same-sex marriage attempt to dismiss the biblical view of marriage. Here’s my response to this challenge. no 14:56 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0312.mp3 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:30:06 -0800 2AF54CDC-1D12-44B2-B3CD-39C4A62EEA35 Alan Shlemon Alan answers whether homosexuals are going to hell and offers a tip for how to respond when someone asks you this question. Alan answers whether homosexuals are going to hell and offers a tip for how to respond when someone asks you this question. no 6:35 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0212_2.mp3 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:28:17 -0800 CB88E572-FD6B-4C4D-9D55-69BE2CB6B2E4 Alan Shlemon Alan responds to a Muslim video that claims we don’t know the real Jesus. Alan responds to a Muslim video that claims we don’t know the real Jesus. no 11:30 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0212.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:49:33 -0800 EECF2D14-3FAC-4A60-913A-D5B3C6CBA5E5 Alan Shlemon I explain why I responded to a recent YouTube video that went viral. It's of Zach Wahls making an appeal for same-sex marriage to the Iowa House of Representatives. I explain why I responded to a recent YouTube video that went viral. It's of Zach Wahls making an appeal for same-sex marriage to the Iowa House of Representatives. no 7:45 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0112_2.mp3 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:31:15 -0800 8D903432-7C02-4BF1-B6D8-E3B691E9576D Alan Shlemon Alan responds to the challenge that early embryos aren’t individual human beings because some of them can twin and then even recombine. Alan responds to the challenge that early embryos aren’t individual human beings because some of them can twin and then even recombine. no 7:13 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0112.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:27:40 -0800 D8325C32-0B95-4177-87AA-38B6AC6ADC14 Alan Shlemon If a woman is raped and gets pregnant, is the easier choice to have a quick abortion or endure nine months of pregnancy? Find out the surprising answer in this episode. If a woman is raped and gets pregnant, is the easier choice to have a quick abortion or endure nine months of pregnancy? Find out the surprising answer in this episode. no 7:07 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_1211.mp3 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:06:04 -0800 F899D995-A7CC-423A-8903-47A00F5B6AC9 Alan Shlemon Alan responds to the recent viral YouTube video of Zach Wahls making an appeal for same-sex marriage to the Iowa House of Representatives. Alan responds to the recent viral YouTube video of Zach Wahls making an appeal for same-sex marriage to the Iowa House of Representatives. no 15:04 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_1111_2.mp3 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:51:13 -0800 67AA9B95-CD8D-4E2E-A933-8A793A45AC80 Alan Shlemon Alan responds to the challenge that men shouldn’t say anything about abortion because it’s a woman’s issue. Alan responds to the challenge that men shouldn’t say anything about abortion because it’s a woman’s issue. no 4:39 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_1111.mp3 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:39:02 -0700 C6AFE783-F02C-42EB-A676-377D53F20C01 Alan Shlemon Alan tells the story of how he recently role-played a Muslim to a group of Christians. Find out how they responded to the Muslim challenge. Alan tells the story of how he recently role-played a Muslim to a group of Christians. Find out how they responded to the Muslim challenge. no 6:35 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_1011_2.mp3 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:14:09 -0700 8D752984-A6A5-4264-996D-DEF38BB76AFA Alan Shlemon Alan responds to the challenge that the Bible’s silence on abortion means that it approves of the behavior. Alan responds to the challenge that the Bible’s silence on abortion means that it approves of the behavior. no 5:21 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_1011.mp3 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:14:39 -0700 DCA4DE8C-9048-4B3B-AD3D-53D2D1A370F0 Alan Shlemon What does the FDA and smoking have in common with the pro-life movement? Find out in this edition of ‘Thinking Out Loud’ What does the FDA and smoking have in common with the pro-life movement? Find out in this edition of ‘Thinking Out Loud’ no 4:52 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_1011_1.mp3 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:28:34 -0700 6A015FC5-D264-4EFD-B894-A498B4745B05 Alan Shlemon Alan responds to the challenge that the parable of the blind men and the elephant is an argument against religious belief and Christianity. Alan responds to the challenge that the parable of the blind men and the elephant is an argument against religious belief and Christianity. no 8:10 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0911.mp3 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:37:07 -0700 BD206820-849C-47BF-A9D6-FAA9BE711FCD Alan Shlemon Alan talks about his recent trip to Lebanon and training Egyptians on witnessing to Muslims. Alan talks about his recent trip to Lebanon and training Egyptians on witnessing to Muslims. no 11:12 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0811_2.mp3 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:31:55 -0700 3A435E7D-0D10-48D0-997E-F6D1D995528F Alan Shlemon Alan responds to the challenge that faith is gullibility or believing things in the absence of evidence. Alan responds to the challenge that faith is gullibility or believing things in the absence of evidence. no 11:44 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0811.mp3 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:42:53 -0700 3FEA5913-49A7-4AF5-9199-95C3E617FB1E Alan Shlemon Alan debates the entire philosophy club at a secular college on abortion and lives to tell about it. Alan debates the entire philosophy club at a secular college on abortion and lives to tell about it. no 16:29 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0711_2.mp3 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:28:13 -0700 8B419EDD-9446-4C06-8B3C-77D6AF4FB447 Alan Shlemon Alan responds to the challenge that pro-life advocates are inconsistent if they favor the death penalty. Alan responds to the challenge that pro-life advocates are inconsistent if they favor the death penalty. no 7:08 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0711.mp3 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:04:07 -0700 Christianity http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0711.mp3 Alan Shlemon Alan responds to the claim that homosexuals are born that way. Alan responds to the claim that homosexuals are born that way. Stand to Reason, Christian, Greg Koukl, Christianity, Bible, Religion, God, apologetics, philosophy, Alan Shlemon no 15:12 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0611.mp3 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:53:14 -0700 Christianity http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0611.mp3 Alan Shlemon Alan explains why atheists must accept evolution no matter what the science says. Alan explains why atheists must accept evolution no matter what the science says. Stand to Reason, Christian, Greg Koukl, Christianity, Bible, Religion, God, apologetics, philosophy, Alan Shlemon no 7:09 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0511.mp3 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 22:07:06 -0700 Christianity http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0511.mp3 Alan Shlemon Alan responds to the common objection that Jesus never said anything about homosexuality. Alan responds to the common objection that Jesus never said anything about homosexuality. Stand to Reason, Christian, Greg Koukl, Christianity, Bible, Religion, God, apologetics, philosophy, Alan Shlemon no 10:36 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0411.mp3 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:57:25 -0700 Christianity http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0411.mp3 Alan Shlemon Learn a Secret Skill of Pastors to Help You Understand the Bible Learn a Secret Skill of Pastors to Help You Understand the Bible Stand to Reason, Christian, Greg Koukl, Christianity, Bible, Religion, God, apologetics, philosophy, Alan Shlemon no 16:20 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0311.mp3 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:03:39 -0800 Christianity http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0311.mp3 Alan Shlemon Muslims come into the protestant prison chapel to hear Alan teach Christians how to witness to them. Muslims come into the protestant prison chapel to hear Alan teach Christians how to witness to them. Stand to Reason, Christian, Greg Koukl, Christianity, Bible, Religion, God, apologetics, philosophy, Alan Shlemon no 10:51 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0211.mp3 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:13:11 -0800 Christianity http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0211.mp3 Alan Shlemon A man yells at Alan while he’s teaching and walks out of his class. Find out why in this podcast. A man yells at Alan while he’s teaching and walks out of his class. Find out why in this podcast. Stand to Reason, Christian, Greg Koukl, Christianity, Bible, Religion, God, apologetics, philosophy, Alan Shlemon no 11:14 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0111.mp3 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 10:45:20 -0800 Christianity http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_0111.mp3 Alan Shlemon Since this month marks the 38th year of legalized abortion in the United States, Alan reflects on whether abortion counts as a social justice issue. Since this month marks the 38th year of legalized abortion in the United States, Alan reflects on whether abortion counts as a social justice issue. Stand to Reason, Christian, Greg Koukl, Christianity, Bible, Religion, God, apologetics, philosophy, Alan Shlemon no 10:46 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_1210.mp3 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:08:25 -0800 Christianity http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/alan/as_1210.mp3 Alan Shlemon Alan reflects on his time in prison and the surprise that was waiting for him. Alan reflects on his time in prison and the surprise that was waiting for him. Stand to Reason, Christian, Greg Koukl, Christianity, Bible, Religion, God, apologetics, philosophy, Alan Shlemon no 10:25