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What’s the Best Explanation?
Alan explains how to use a common yet powerful question to help point people to God.
The Role of Hadith Literature in Islam
Alan explains hadith literature and its role as a source of authority in the lives of Muslims.
Answer Like Jesus
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.
More Thoughts on Holy Sexuality
Alan continues from the last podcast to reflect on the ideas in Christopher Yuan’s book Holy Sexuality, then he answers a question about the suppression of truth and talks about principles for churches navigating issues of homosexuality.
Engaging Australia’s Muslims
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.
#STRask - August 20, 2018
Alan Shlemon answers questions about whether the disciples believed in the resurrection, how one can “put a stone in the shoe” of students in a public school, finding a new church, and more.
WWJD? Ask a Question
Would you like to improve your ability to engage others in spiritual conversations? Do what Jesus did 284 times in the Gospels. Find out what that is in this episode.
It All Comes Back to God
Alan talks about how every apologetic subject comes back to God and that often times it’s more prudent to discuss God’s existence rather than a secondary issue.
Apologetics Is Secondary to the Gospel
Alan responds to the challenge that his work is misguided because he cares more about apologetics than the Gospel.
In the Beginning God…
Alan shows how you can use two simple questions to show that the Christian story of creation is true and reasonable.