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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.
A Discussion on Homosexuality and the Transgender Movement
What is the current state of the church on sexuality, and how can we compassionately but truthfully address this topic? Alan answers questions like these in this discussion with Jack Hibbs.
Upgrade Your Tactics with Knowledge
The more you can learn about a person’s religion, the more likely you’ll be able to leverage that knowledge to ask informed and powerful questions. Here’s how Alan applies that principle to conversations with Muslims.
#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.
The Role of Hadith Literature in Islam
Alan explains hadith literature and its role as a source of authority in the lives of Muslims.
The Role of Hadith Literature in Islam (Video)
Alan explains hadith literature and its role as a source of authority in the lives of Muslims.
Be Friends with People Who Disagree with You
Alan talks about Ellen DeGeneres’s statement about being friends with people she disagrees with, answers questions about evidence vs. Holy Spirit and submitting to authority, then talks to Scott Symington about science and faith.
Can We Be Friends with People Who Are Different from Us?
Ellen DeGeneres and Elton John had some good words to say to people who don’t believe friendship and love are possible with those who differ on significant issues.
The Pro-Life View Is the Tolerant View
Even though the goal of pro-lifers is to take away a woman’s legal right to an abortion, the view isn’t intolerant and discriminatory. In fact, it’s the opposite. Here’s why.