STR speaker Alan Shlemon provides a monthly update while answering questions across a wide range of topics including criticisms of Christianity.
84 episodes transcribedAlan explains how he answers whether he would allow a homosexual couple to stay the night at his house. He also provides a principle that helps him ad...
Alan discusses two problems he has with the Quran’s reference to crucifixion and explains why that’s a huge problem for Muslims.
A video was leaked showing leadership at Andy Stanley’s church explaining how they minister to children who identify as transgender or experience gend...
Alan explains why people don’t like to argue, and then explains why it’s essential that we learn to argue well.
Alan responds to the common claim that Jesus never said anything about homosexuality.
Alan explains why the word, “Allah” is not a general term for God.
Alan explains why the word, “Allah” is not a general term for God.
Alan responds to the claim that children should be required to consent to puberty.
Some skeptics of Christianity allege that the Bible, like Islam, commands Christians to kill apostates. Alan addresses this claim and explains the thr...
Alan wrote two critical articles about the film, 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture, prior to ever watching the film. Now that he's seen it...
Alan offers two reasons why every Christian should study how to interpret the Bible.
Alan provides three tips for how to properly engage online.
Alan addresses the claim that because Eve was formed from a male rib, she represents the first transgender woman. Consequently, the Bible (and God) pe...
Alan explains the importance of not speaking in Christianese when you're sharing your Christian convictions.
Alan points out how the interpretive mistakes made by pro-gay theology advocates today have been made in the past.
Alan offers eight tips to help someone who is interested in pursuing part-time or full-time apologetics ministry.
Should a Christian attend a same-sex wedding? Alan has attended a same-sex wedding in the past, but believes he made the wrong decision. In this episo...
Alan explains what would happen if someone was to go back in time to 1946 and stop the RSV Bible translation team from using the word “homosexuals.” H...
When a person rejects God, they’re left to determine for themselves their own identity. Alan unpacks some problems with this approach.
Alan addresses whether it’s reasonable to refuse to use a transgender person’s preferred pronouns.
