Thinking Out Loud

Are early human embryos individuals if they can twin?

Alan responds to the challenge that early embryos aren’t individual human beings because some of them can twin and then even recombine.
Alan Shlemon 01/19/2012

Taking the Easy Route after Rape

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.
Alan Shlemon 01/01/2012

Answering a Case for Same-sex Marriage

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 Shlemon 12/12/2011

Should We Leave the Abortion Debate to Women?

Alan responds to the challenge that men shouldn’t say anything about abortion because it’s a women’s issue.
Alan Shlemon 11/17/2011

Are You Ready to Talk to a Muslim?

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 Shlemon 10/31/2011

Is the Bible okay with abortion since it doesn’t address it?

Alan responds to the challenge that the Bible’s silence on abortion means that it approves of the behavior.
Alan Shlemon 10/21/2011

The Power of Graphic Images

What does the FDA and smoking have in common with the pro-life movement? Find out in this edition of “Thinking Out Loud”
Alan Shlemon 10/13/2011

Answering the Challenge of the Blind Men and the Elephant

Alan responds to the challenge that the parable of the blind men and the elephant is an argument against religious belief and Christianity.
Alan Shlemon 10/11/2011

Serving the Church in Egypt, While in Lebanon

Alan talks about his recent trip to Lebanon and training Egyptians on witnessing to Muslims.
Alan Shlemon 09/01/2011

Is Faith Gullibility?

Alan responds to the challenge that faith is gullibility or believing things in the absence of evidence.
Alan Shlemon 08/22/2011

Outmanned, but Not Outgunned

Alan debates the entire philosophy club at a secular college on abortion and lives to tell about it.
Alan Shlemon 07/31/2011

Pro-Life and Pro-Death Penalty?

Alan responds to the challenge that pro-life advocates are inconsistent if they favor the death penalty.
Alan Shlemon 07/22/2011

Are Homosexuals Born that Way?

Alan responds to the claim that homosexuals are born that way.
Alan Shlemon 07/01/2011

Why Evolution Is Dogma

Alan explains why atheists must accept evolution no matter what the science says.
Alan Shlemon 06/03/2011

Jesus Never Said Anything about Homosexuality

Alan responds to the common objection that Jesus never said anything about homosexuality.
Alan Shlemon 04/30/2011

Got Context?

Learn a Secret Skill of Pastors to Help You Understand the Bible
Alan Shlemon 04/01/2011

Squaring Off with Muslims in Prison

Muslims come into the protestant prison chapel to hear Alan teach Christians how to witness to them.
Alan Shlemon 03/02/2011

My Most Controversial Teaching

A man yells at Alan while he’s teaching and walks out of his class. Find out why in this podcast.
Alan Shlemon 02/04/2011

Not Making the Social Justice Issue List

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.
Alan Shlemon 01/01/2011

Freedom in Christ Behind Bars

Alan reflects on his time in prison and the surprise that was waiting for him.
Alan Shlemon 12/02/2010
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