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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.
#STRask - November 14, 2019
Alan fills in for Greg and answers questions about the image of God in the mentally disabled, the drawbacks of a homosexual lifestyle, and how to pray for a family member who says she’s bisexual.
#STRask - November 11, 2019
Alan fills in for Greg and answers questions about ethical objections to a woman giving birth to her sister’s embryo and whether women should be required to see an ultrasound before an abortion.
How the Smallest Born Baby Proves Abortion Is Wrong
Alan explains how the birth and survival of the smallest baby challenges four tenets of abortion-choice advocacy.
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.
A Clear and Present Danger to Human Life
Besides abortion, there are several new biotechnologies that threaten innocent human life. Alan describes four of them.
Does Gender Identity Matter?
Alan explains gender identity and what the Bible says about it.
#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.
Unique Issues When Teaching on Abortion in a Muslim Culture
Alan talks about the unique questions that arise when teaching Christians in a Muslim culture about abortion in the case of rape, then he answers questions about homosexuality and Mormonism.