Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Feb 23, 2021 12:26 AM

People’s views are almost always more nuanced than what we might conclude based on the labels they’ve given themselves. To avoid misunderstanding or misrepresenting others in your conversations,...

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Mar 20, 2021 11:32 PM

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...

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Mar 23, 2021 3:29 AM

Alan recommends a children’s book that shows the absurdity of trying to explain the complexity of creation by chance and time.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Mar 27, 2021 12:11 AM

It’s possible to learn something from others’ criticisms of your ideas or manner if you humbly pursue the truth. Here are three steps to take when you receive critical feedback.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Apr 6, 2021 1:30 AM

Do you want to experience the good life? Just add humility to your day. It’s a key ingredient for the Christian life and, indeed, life in general. Here are a few aspects of life that require humility.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Apr 18, 2021 4:37 PM

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

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On May 6, 2021 1:21 AM

Many people no longer look to an external, objective reference for guidance but instead give their inner desires total authority. As Christians, we can’t adopt this secular way of thinking.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Jun 22, 2021 5:34 AM

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.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Jun 15, 2021 2:40 AM

Criticism of Islam is not the same thing as hatred towards Muslims, but current usage of the term “Islamophobia” conflates these two ideas.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Jun 30, 2021 9:43 PM

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?

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Jun 30, 2021 10:13 PM

Whether we’re anticipating talking to Muslims, Mormons, Hindus, atheists, skeptics, or anyone else, the approach we should take is similar.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Jul 20, 2021 5:47 PM

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...

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Sep 21, 2021 12:18 AM

Many abortion-choice advocates claim a woman is not obligated to sacrifice her bodily autonomy for another being, citing the situation of declining to donate organs as a parallel to abortion. Here...

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Oct 9, 2021 10:35 PM

Alan takes notice of a cultural trend to reject teleological language when describing human anatomy and shows how this explains modern thinking on sex and sexuality.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Nov 2, 2021 12:19 AM

Abortion is a type of discrimination. It’s the worst kind, in fact. Here’s why.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Nov 23, 2021 4:48 AM

Here’s a simple step you can take in your conversations to make sure you don’t misunderstand the claims your friend is making.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Dec 9, 2021 12:20 AM

How can one stand for truth on controversial topics without being offensive? Here are three important things to remember.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Dec 20, 2021 9:17 PM

Some abortion-choice advocates say abortion needs to be legal because it’s safer than childbirth, but if every successful abortion kills a tiny human being, how is that safe?

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Jan 3, 2022 10:59 PM

Some people claim God can give a person the wrong body, and that fixing his mistake is just like getting glasses or braces. This thinking, however, is misguided for at least four reasons.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Jan 18, 2022 11:08 PM

Do abortion-choice advocates hold a morally superior view or is their position discriminatory? Alan unpacks this question in this month’s episode.