Podcast appearances and mentions of alan shlemon

What are the best questions for Muslims to consider about their faith? What questions should Christians share with their Muslim friends? Whether you are a Christian, Muslim, or something else, we discuss some of the most important spiritual questions. We hope you will respond and let us know what you think. If you are a Muslim, please invite other Muslims to respond. Author and speaker Alan Shlemon is here today from Stand to Reason to guide our discussion of the top questions we hope our Muslim friends will consider.READ: The Ambassador's Guide to Islam (https://amzn.to/4kpG9Yj)*Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf)*USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM)*See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK)FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/Website: https://seanmcdowell.org

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What are your thoughts on Islam? Do you have any friends who are Muslim? If so, how do you discuss faith and religion with them? In this episode, Jason welcomes Christian apologist Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason. With over 20 years of experience studying Islam, training believers, and traveling to the Middle East to foster understanding, Alan will guide us in exploring the appeal of Islam, some of its core beliefs, and what Muslims think about Jesus and Christianity.

Guest Host: Alan Shlemon   Alan Shlemon talks about how to be a good ambassador for Christ to Muslims, the largest unreached people group on the planet, explaining their foundational objection to Christianity and how to address it, three things you need to engage them, and more.   Topics: Our identity and job as ambassadors for Christ (00:00) Step one: Learn about Islam (12:00) The three primary authoritative sources in Islam (14:00) Muslim views on Jesus and jihad (22:00) Step two: Engage Muslims—three things you need (38:00) How to respond to the foundational objection that the Bible is corrupted (39:00) Who the real enemy is and what our job is (48:00) Q&A (50:00) Mentioned on the Show:  A Closer Look at Islam by Alan Shlemon The Life of Muhammad by Ibn Ishaq The Ambassador's Guide to Islam by Alan Shlemon Related Links: Jihad and War in Islam and Christianity by Alan Shlemon How to Reach Your Muslim Neighbor by Alan Shlemon The Cross Is Good News for Muslims by Alan Shlemon

Greg explains why not attending a same-sex wedding is not just a matter of conscience, answers challenges to his comments last week on original sin, and responds to arguments for Catholicism.   Topics: Commentary: Love does not rejoice in the unrighteousness of same-sex weddings. (00:00) Were your answers to my questions about original sin contradictory? (27:00) How would you respond to these arguments for Catholicism that are attracting my friend? (46:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Reality Student Apologetics Conference – March 22–23, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA; April 19–20, 2024 in Augusta, GA Questions about Original Sin – Last week's episode referenced by first caller When a Baby Dies by Ronald Nash Related Links: Should a Christian Attend a Same-Sex Wedding? by Alan Shlemon

Greg talks to Alan Shlemon about what one should say to a wife whose husband has decided to live as a woman, then he offers some thoughts on how Christians are responding to Alistair Begg's advice about attending a wedding where one person is transgender.   Topics: Interview: Alan Shlemon on what one should say to a wife whose husband has decided to live as a woman (00:00) Commentary: Grace is the antidote to cancel culture (thoughts on how Christians are responding to Alistair Begg's advice about attending a wedding where one person is transgender). (42:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Should You Accommodate an LGBT Person's Requests? by Alan Shlemon Greg's comments on Alistair Begg's advice last week Would You Attend a Gay Wedding? by John Piper Related Links: Transgender: Truth and Compassion by Alan Shlemon

Dr. Michael Easley is joined by Dr. Charles Boyd, Ron Rhodes, and Alan Shlemon to take an honest look at Andy Stanley's Unconditional Conference. Links Mentioned: Fellowship Greenville  Stand To Reason Reasoning From The Scriptures Mainline Slide by Mary Jackson (World News Group) To read the show notes, click here.

Greg talks to Alan Shlemon, who attended the Unconditional Conference at Andy Stanley's church, about the good and bad of what was taught there, how those who promote pro-gay theology viewed the conference, Alan's concerns, Andy Stanley's sermon explaining his position, etc.   Topics: Interview: Alan Shlemon – Concerns about the Unconditional Conference (00:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Andy Stanley's Unconditional Conference: Deep Dive Response – Sean McDowell's interview of Alan Shlemon A Reformation the Church Doesn't Need – Part 1 and Part 2 by Alan Shlemon and Greg Koukl Related Links: Alan Shlemon: Matthew Vines's Reformation Project Conference – Podcast Answering Matthew Vines's 40 Questions – Podcast A Response to Matthew Vines: The Bible Doesn't Support Same-Sex Relationships by Amy Hall Sean McDowell and Matthew Vines on the Bible and Homosexuality – Video Should We Downplay the “Clobber Passages” on Homosexuality? by Alan Shlemon

For the last few weeks, all eyes, at least evangelical eyes, have been locked on Atlanta. When North Point Community Church announced the “Unconditional” conference, held this past weekend, many noted that two of the speakers were men “married” to other men. Many of the rest were on the record as “affirming” same-sex relationships, recognizing LGBTQ as legitimate categories of human identity, and describing their work as hoping to convert Christians to their ideas about sex, identity, and marriage. Would this conference mark Andy Stanley's final departure from historic Christian teaching on human sexuality?   Stanley, who is among America's most prominent pastors, defended the conference and choice of speakers due to the focus of the event. In his Sunday sermon, he responded to the criticism, stating that this conference was not about the theology of human sexuality, or even about talking someone out of a LGBTQ identity. Rather, he said, it was aimed at “parents of LGBTQ+ children and ministry leaders looking to discover ways to support parents and LGBTQ+ children;” in other words, parents who had already tried (and failed) to talk their children out of these identities and now only wished to stay in relationship with them.   Even if the conference was intentionally designed to not address the questions of the morality of same-sex relationships and alternate sexual identities, as apologist and “Unconditional” conference attendee Alan Shlemon noted, it answered these questions “by virtue of who they platformed, their resources, their recommendations. It's a confusing message at best, and at worst it's... saying that homosexual sex would be permissible, (and) satisfying transgender ideations would be permissible. (To hear more of Shlemon's perspective, watch his interview with fellow apologist professor Sean McDowell here.)  On Sunday, Stanley maintained that the conference successfully met its stated goal without implying any kind of moral or theological shift. This is possible because of something Stanley has said both about this conference and about the overall work of the Church. Introducing in another context the work of “Unconditional” conference speakers Greg and Lynn McDonald, founders of “Embracing the Journey,” Stanley stated the following: “This is the reality for those of us who are in ministry... we are dealing with real people and real relationships. It is not political for me... It is relational, because we are in ministry, and because we've learned to distinguish between theology and ministry, we can figure this out.”    This is, I think, Stanley's primary and most problematic contention: that pastoral ministry can be, and really must be, “unhitched” from theology. With this presumption, Stanley has continued to insist that North Point remains committed to biblical teaching about sex as only for marriage and about marriage as only for a man and a woman. At the same time, though he has never publicly and officially come out as “affirming” of homosexuality, Stanley has consistently described it as something that simply is, something that is part of people's lives and not something that we should expect to change or be changed. He has praised the faith of people who, though they have embraced an “alternative lifestyle,” still wish to be connected to the Church, including the “married” men who presented at the “Unconditional” conference. He has also described gay marriage as a reasonable alternative if singleness is “not sustainable,” and both he and conference materials consistently used the identifiers of “gay,” “gay Christian,” and “LGBTQ+” to refer to those who struggle with same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria.     Neither Scripture nor the teaching of the church throughout millennia of Christian theology is nearly as ambiguous about such matters. The Bible is clear about God's design and intentions for His image bearers, male and female, the marital union, sexual desires, and relational and sexual sins. The conference, as if this teaching were not clear, claimed to offer “a quieter middle” in a world that demands we “choose sides.” On Sunday, Stanley claimed that this matched the ministry of Jesus who “drew circles instead of lines,” drawing people in rather than keeping them out.    Jesus' pastoral practice was, of course, unparalleled. He often surprised people by drawing them to Himself. In other words, He drew circles. But He also drew lines. For example, after drawing in the woman caught in adultery, He sent her off with a clear line. When questioned about divorce, Jesus pointed to the lines drawn in creation, of male and female and permanence. Of course, Paul drew lines, too, especially on issues of sexual morality to the church at Corinth.    In the nineteenth century, theological liberals, attempting to defend Christianity against cultural disdain for the supernatural, unhitched the practical results of Christianity in people's lives from the truths about Who Christ is and what He accomplished. Relegating questions of theology to abstract and even arbitrary slogans, churches that embraced liberalism ceased to be churches and, even worse, ceased to be Christian.   “Unhitching” our doctrine from our pastoral care makes sense if the goal of the Church is simply to help people live better lives. Reducing the Church this way only elevates the self. Ministry, once unhitched from doctrine, devolves into idolatry. Like the golden calf worshiped in the time of the Exodus, it is possible to claim God's name while losing all moral direction.    This Breakpoint was co-authored by Dr. Timothy Padgett. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.  

Tim and Greg chat with Frank Beckwith, Frank Turek, Scott Klusendorf, Brett Kunkle, Natasha Crain, and Alan Shlemon about their involvement with Stand to Reason, what they've learned from this ministry, stories from the last 30 years, and more.   Topics: Tim and Greg chat with friends and colleagues who have had a significant relationship with Stand to Reason over the last 30 years. (00:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Politically Correct Death: Answering the Arguments for Abortion Rights by Frank Beckwith Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Frank Beckwith and Greg Koukl Decision Making and the Will of God: A Biblical Alternative to the Traditional View by Garry Friesen Does God Whisper? Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 (on decision making) by Greg Koukl Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges by Greg Koukl Hell Interrupted Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 CrossExamined Instructor Academy Is Truth True? – Greg's debate with Marv Meyer Scaling the Secular City: A Defense of Christianity by J.P. Moreland How Should We Use Graphic Images? – Video of Scott Klusendorf Making Abortion Unthinkable: The Art of Pro-Life Persuasion by Greg Koukl and Scott Klusendorf Frank Beckwith – Baylor University Frank Turek – CrossExamined.org Brett Kunkle – MAVEN Scott Klusendorf – Life Training Institute Natasha Crain – Speaker, author, blogger, podcaster Alan Shlemon – Stand to Reason

Greg talks about the the danger of letting the culture form us, then he answers questions about how to respond to a family member who says he's transgender and how Christians should interpret studies that show humans and Neanderthals interbred.   Topics: Commentary: Morally velocitized by the culture (00:00) How should I respond to a family member who told me he's transgender and I have to use his female name or he'll break off contact? (32:00) How should we, as Christians, interpret studies that show humans and Neanderthals interbred? (44:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Greg corrects some of his speculations about humans and Neanderthals interbreeding in the next episode (June 9). Related Links: Morally Velocitized by Greg Koukl Why Agree to Use Preferred Names but Not Preferred Pronouns? by Amy Hall Problems with Preferred Pronouns by Alan Shlemon Should You Accommodate an LGBT Person's Requests? by Alan Shlemon

Greg talks about Alan Shlemon's excellent article on the definition of a woman, then he answers questions about how parents who just reconnected with a daughter should respond to her claim to be gay, what to say to someone whose child overuses video games, and whether Christianity is militant.   Topics: Commentary: Circular and absurd definitions of a woman (00:00) How should parents in our Tactics small group respond to their daughter's claim to be gay? (11:00) What should I say to my sister about my nephew's overuse of video games? (26:00) Why is Christianity so militant? (40:00) Mentioned on the Show:  What Is a Woman? by Alan Shlemon The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert by Rosaria Butterfield The Question that Stops Christians in Their Tracks by Greg Koukl Greg's debate with Deepak Chopra Bart Ehrman on the Existence of Jesus by Amy Hall

Greg answers questions about why God would create a world that has so much evil in it, how a book written by men could be the divine word of God, whether it's okay to date a Christian who doesn't think homosexuality is a sin, and why people believe in creationism over evolution.   Topics: Why would a good God create a world that has so much evil in it? (00:00) How could a centuries-old book written by men be the divine word of God? (16:00) Is it okay to date a Christian who thinks homosexuality is not a sin? (29:00) Why believe in a creationist worldview now that we have the theory of evolution? (46:00) Mentioned on the Show:  The Design of Life DVD Collection by Illustra Media Related Links: What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung Not That Kind of Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung A Reformation the Church Doesn't Need: Answering Revisionist Pro-Gay Theology Part I by Greg Koukl and Alan Shlemon A Reformation the Church Doesn't Need: Answering Revisionist Pro-Gay Theology Part 2 by Greg Koukl and Alan Shlemon

What should our relationship with friends and family who identify, gay, lesbian, or transgender look like? Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason answers that question in a way that's faithful to the truth, but with grace. In this talk, he clarifies what both Scripture and science say about homosexuality and gender, and then offers practical principles that will help guide your interactions with friends and family in an uncompromising, yet compassionate way.About Alan ShlemonAlan Shlemon has worked as an author and speaker for Stand to Reason since 2004. He trains Christians to share their convictions in a persuasive, yet gracious manner. Alan teaches about some of the most controversial issues of our time: abortion, evolution, homosexuality, bioethics, and Islam. He has been a guest on both radio and television, and has spoken to thousands of adults and students across the country at churches, conferences, and college campuses.

Alan Shlemon of Stand to Reason shares characteristics of Islam that give Christians ways to build friendships and share the gospel with our Muslim neighbors. Stand to Reason Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts.  The Dr. Jeff Show on YouTube More about Summit Ministries Summit Student Conferences Read Christian worldview commentaries on popular movies and songs at http://summit.org/reflect    

Greg talks to Natasha Crain about her book Faithfully Different: Regaining Biblical Clarity in a Secular Culture (your gift for any donation to STR this month), then he answers questions about intersex people and whether or not all living beings have souls.   Topics: Interview: Natasha Crain on biblical clarity in a secular culture (00:00) How should I respond to people who say they're intersex? (31:00) Do all living beings have souls, or do some living beings not need a soul in order to be alive? (49:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Natasha Crain's website Natasha Crain's books Faithfully Different: Regaining Biblical Clarity in a Secular Culture by Natasha Crain Natasha's interview on Focus on the Family Donate to Stand to Reason Related Links: Natasha Crain Can Help You Be Faithfully Different by Amy Hall (review of the book) Interview: Natasha Crain – Faithfully Different – Greg's previous interview with Natasha Crain Intersex People Don't Prove There Are More Than Two Sexes by Amy Hall (quoting Alastair Roberts) Humans Come in Only Two Sexes by Alan Shlemon

Greg discusses harmonizing our observations of nature with Scripture, talks about a billboard that uses a Bible verse to advertise getting an abortion in California, then answers questions about David saying he sinned only against God and whether desires can be sinful, not just actions.   Topics: Commentary: All truth is God's truth. (00:00) Commentary: Does loving our neighbor entail facilitating abortions? (09:00) Why does David say, “Against you only have I sinned,” in Psalm 51? (31:00) What do you think of the phrase “Attractions are not actions”? (42:00) Is it really the case that if you don't act on homosexual feelings, then they're not sinful, or are thoughts sins? (42:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Billboard in Mississippi advertising getting an abortion in California Related Links: Have Grace for Fellow Christians on the Age of the Earth by Amy Hall Are We Accountable for Unchosen Sinful Desires? by Alan Shlemon

Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon!In today's episode, Becket chats with Stand to Reason's Alan Shlemon about very interesting ways to defend the faith and share the Gospel. Alan lays out various strategies, including the "Columbo" and the "Taking the Roof Off" tactics. You will be surprised, edified, and encouraged by this episode. We also learn the difference between an "argument" and a "burden of proof." Alan gives great illustrations of how these tactics work in real life. We even do a role play where I pretend to be a skeptic and he uses the tactics on me. The goal of these tactics is to "put a stone in the skeptic's shoe." The Becket Cook Show Ep. 73WATCH THIS EPISODE OF THE BECKET COOK SHOW ON YouTubeWANT TO DONATE TO BECKET'S MINISTRY?PayPalVenmo: @Becket-CookWANT MORE?Buy Becket Cook's book about his dramatic conversion from gay atheist to born-again Christian: "A Change of Affection: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption" HERESTAY CONNECTED:TwitterInstagramFacebookwww.becketcook.comSupport the show

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Never read a Bible verse....... out of context! We are delighted to have Alan Shlemon on the show today to talk about hermeneutics. Or, in other words, how to read and interpret the Bible. Alan speaks and writes on many different topics, but says hermeneutics is his favorite. Alan does an excellent job breaking this down for us - you do not need an MDiv to track with Alan. All Christians, of all ages, need to learn how to read and interpret the Bible properly. We go through 3 interpretive principles to help you do so; context, history and genre. We also talk about what can happen when we are not using these principles as we read the scriptures. A great discussion you don't want to miss! Check out Alan's STR U course in the links below.Alan Shlemon has worked as an author and speaker for Stand to Reason since 2004. He trains Christians to share their convictions in a persuasive, yet gracious manner. Alan teaches about some of the most controversial issues of our time: abortion, evolution, homosexuality, bioethics, and Islam. He has been a guest on both radio and television, and has spoken to thousands of adults and students across the country at churches, conferences, and college campuses.Alan's training incorporates three components. First, he equips people with the knowledge to form a foundation of belief. Second, he teaches them to communicate their knowledge persuasively and clearly. Finally, he shows them how to communicate in a warm, friendly, and gracious manner. Alan makes complex issues accessible to both youth and adult audiences.Alan's articles mentioned in show: Twisting Jesus' Words (str.org)A Verse That Illustrates Three Interpretive PrinciplesStand to Reason has two training classes now available! Alan's course, mentioned in show, is "Never Read A Bible Verse"The other is "Risen: The Case for the Resurrection" and is led by our guest from last week, Tim Barnett Check them out here: STR ULast week's episode with Alan's colleague, Tim Barnett: Deconstruction MovementEpisodes with STR's Chaos to Clarity Speakers:J. Warner Wallace - Cold Case Christianity Person of InterestMonique Duson - Black Lives MatterMegan Almon - Pro-Life & The Imago DeiAlso mentioned:Foundation Worldview | Elizabeth Urbanowiczhttps://freedomfamilies.buzzsprout.com/1739323/9646788

#Deconstruction ?? What is going on with this whole "deconstruction" thing? Is it a movement? What does it mean? Is it always a bad thing? How should we, as Biblical Christians, understand what's going on? Lastly, how can we think well and then speak well (with both truth and love) in such a relativistic and expressive individualistic culture? Mr. B joins the show to discuss!Tim Barnett has worked as a speaker for Stand to Reason since 2015. He is a dynamic speaker who provides a perfect blend of expertise and humor in each talk. Using easy-to-follow and visually engaging presentations, Tim trains Christians to think clearly about what they believe and why they believe it. Stand to Reason has two training classes now available!Tim's course is "Risen: The Case for the Resurrection."The other is led by our guest for next week, Alan Shlemon, and is called "Never Read A Bible Verse". Check them out here: STR URed Pen Logic with Mr. B!We help you assess bad thinking by using good thinking. And we try to have some fun while we're doing it.Stand to Reason (str.org)Equipping Christian Ambassadors with Knowledge, Wisdom, and CharacterThe two paintings Tim was referring to:https://www.amusingplanet.com/2017/01/ecce-homo-botched-painting-that-saved.htmlThe Secretes of Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da VinciEpisodes with STR's Chaos to Clarity Speakers:J. Warner Wallace - Cold Case Christianity Person of InterestMonique Duson - Black Lives MatterMegan Almon - Pro-Life & The Imago Dei

Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon!In today's episode, Becket chats with Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason about Hermeneutics - the discipline of interpreting the Bible. We learn how context and history play an important role in our understanding, and how modern Christians tend to overlook literary themes when reading scripture. It is important for us in the modern church to respect the history, culture and true meanings behind the biblical text. Applying this discipline is crucial to understanding the Bible correctly, and will help you avoid falling into the common mistakes among Bible readers. Our culture would have us interpret the Bible in whatever way feels best to us, but we need to study the Word of God and its original intended meaning rather than bend it to our own cultural whims. We also discuss commonly misunderstood passages in the Bible. Some of these may shock you. Alan Shlemon's websiteThe Becket Cook Show Ep. 65WATCH THIS EPISODE OF THE BECKET COOK SHOW ON YouTubeWANT TO DONATE TO BECKET'S MINISTRY?PayPalVenmo: @Becket-CookWANT MORE?Buy Becket Cook's book about his dramatic conversion from gay atheist to born-again Christian: "A Change of Affection: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption" HERESTAY CONNECTED:TwitterInstagramFacebookwww.becketcook.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebecketcookshow)

Greg responds to a popular quote, “Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into buildings.”    Topics: Commentary: Religion doesn't fly you into buildings. (00:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Red Pen Logic Related Links: Jihad and War in Islam and Christianity by Alan Shlemon

In this booklet Alan Shlemon of Stand to Reason does a great job exploring Islam. I focus on a section in which he answers key questions about Islam.

Greg talks about what it means to choose faithfulness over results, then he answers questions about the author of Isaiah and how to convince one's child to go to the Reality Conference.   Topics: Commentary: Faithfulness over results (00:00) Who wrote Isaiah? (37:00) If you were going to talk your sixteen-year-old into going to the Reality Conference, how would you do it? (50:00) Mentioned on the Show:  #STRask Podcast Subscribe to Stand to Reason's monthly training material Recent Solid Grounds: Iron Curtain Diary, The Primal Heresy, Freedom Fading, and Critical Race Theory: Civil Rights Upside Down by Greg Koukl Bari Weiss's resignation letter Faithfulness Is Not Theologically Complicated by Greg Koukl A Reformation the Church Doesn't Need (Answering Revisionist Pro-Gay Theology) Part 1 and Part 2 by Alan Shlemon and Greg Koukl Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 24–25 in Orange County, CA; October 15–16 in Seattle, WA; November 12–13 in Minneapolis, MN; February 25–26, 2022 in Dallas, TX; March 25–26, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA; April 22–23, 2022 in Augusta, GA

Greg talks to Frank Turek about the upcoming CrossExamined Instructor Academy, then he chats with Alan about a new film that claims Christian opposition to homosexuality is based on a mistranslation of a Greek word in 1946.   Topics: Interview: Frank Turek – CrossExamined Instructor Academy (00:00) Interview: Alan Shlemon – Is a mistranslation responsible for Christian opposition to homosexuality? (19:00) Mentioned on the Show:  CrossExamined Instructor Academy – August 12–14 in Chino Hills, CA The Claim about Homosexuality in the Film 1946 Is Irrelevant by Alan Shlemon 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted a Culture – Film website A Reformation the Church Doesn’t Need (Answering Revisionist Pro-Gay Theology) Part 1 and Part 2 by Alan Shlemon and Greg Koukl

“Sanctity of Life” Sunday. Special message from the Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic and our brother Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason coming in to lead us in our study of the word, titled “Making Abortion Unthinkable.”

There are over 1.5 billion Muslims in the world who are lost. As ambassadors for Christ, our desire should be to learn about Islam so that we are able to engage Muslims with the Gospel. This conversation will help you do exactly that. Alan Shlemon is an author and speaker for Stand to Reason. He trains Christians to share their convictions in a persuasive, yet gracious manner. He has been a guest on both radio and television, and has spoken to thousands of adults and students across the country at churches, conferences, and college campuses.

Stand to Reason guest speaker Alan Shlemon.

Bioethics is the application of ethics to the fields of medicine and healthcare. It affects different areas of scientific study when those scientific studies intersect with life. That’s where stem cell research, cloning and genetic modification come into play. Today on Educate For Life, Kevin is joined by Alan Shlemon to delve into the topic of bioethics. Alan Shlemon has worked as an author and speaker for Stand to Reason since 2004. He trains Christians to share their convictions in a persuasive, yet gracious manner. Alan teaches about some of the most controversial issues of our time: abortion, evolution, homosexuality, bioethics, and Islam. He has been a guest on both radio and television, and has spoken to thousands of adults and students across the country at churches, conferences, and college campuses. Stem cell research and cloning are cutting-edge issues, but ones that can be confusing to many Christians. Alan will help you understand the basic science behind these technologies and why scientists are keen on using them. Once you understand the procedures, it will become clear why some medical technologies are helpful and why some are hurtful. Plus, you’ll learn to persuasively share your convictions in a way that takes biblical and scientific principles on these issues seriously. Tune in for a great episode! To learn more on this topic, check out https://www.str.org/bioethics This episode first aired on Oct 30th, 2020 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Sundays 10-11pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.

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Greg revisits his discussion from last week about respecting the original meaning of a text, then he answers questions about discerning between different views and adjusting how you communicate according to how people hear your words. Topics:Commentary: More on respecting the original meaning of a text (00:00)How do we discern between two viewpoints when they both claim to be the result of thoughtful study? (31:00)How do we reconcile the idea that we ought to read texts the way the author meant them with the idea that in interpersonal relationships we ought to adjust what we say according to how people will interpret our words? (50:00)Mentioned on the Show: Reality Student Apologetics Conference – November 13–14 in Minneapolis, MN; February 26–27 in Dallas, TXUpcoming events with Stand to Reason speakersDan Rather’s tweetA Reformation the Church Doesn’t Need (Answering Revisionist Pro-Gay Theology) Part 1 and Part 2 by Alan Shlemon and Greg KouklRelated Links:Sean McDowell and Matthew Vines on the Bible and Homosexuality by Amy Hall

Is 2020 taking a toll on your soul? Could it be that God didn't wire us to carry every event, taking place in every part of the world, at every moment, as if it were ours? Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason joins us.  Plus, how can believers continue to share their faith during quarantine or social distancing? What may get in the way of being a witness for Christ during these times? John Sorensen from Evangelism Explosion International has some encouragement and a few ideas for us. 

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This week, we continue our discussion about Christianity and same-sex relationships with Alan Shlemon. We specifically discuss the Reformation Project, an organization that exists to reform the church's teachings on sexual orientation and gender. Alan walks us through their ten talking points, and provides biblical answers to their interpretations and claims.

Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason joins me on today's podcast to discuss whether or not it's biblical for Christians to "agree to disagree" about issues relating to LGBTQ. We also discuss the Reformation Project, an organization which exists to change the minds of Christians on this issue. We talk about a couple of their talking points, including whether or not modern English translations have translated relevant Bible verses correctly. Specifically, we talk about the Greek words Paul used to identify homosexuality, and address the claim that the English word "homosexuality" didn't even exist until modern times.

Greg responds to a video that claims homosexuality was not the sin of Sodom. Topics:Commentary: What was Sodom’s sin? (00:00)Mentioned on the Show: Was the Sin of Sodom Actually Homosexuality? (Caution: Adult Subject Matter) – Video by Preston SprinkleA Reformation the Church Doesn’t Need (Answering Revisionist Pro-Gay Theology) Part 1 and Part 2 by Alan Shlemon and Greg Koukl

Alan Shlemon, a Christian apologist, will be answering the question, from an apologetical view, on why there is evil in the world. In this message, Alan will use different arguments and definitions to show how God is still trustworthy and faithful. 

Modern day news is filled with stories surrounding transgenderism and the LGBTQ movement. Pastor Jack and Christian apologist with Stand To Reason, Alan Shlemon, discuss several of these recent stories, as well as the Christian’s biblical response to the increasing popularity of the LGBTQ lifestyle. Click here to watch on YouTube RLT006

What approach should we take when sharing the Gospel with our Muslim friends and family? This week, we have Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason on the show. Alan is an expert on Apologetics to Muslim and shares a great method in helping Muslims to consider what Jesus said in the Gospels. Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/ To hear more from Alan Shlemon, check out: https://www.str.org https://www.str.org/blog/tell-muslims-jesus-son-man https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-out-loud-with-alan-shlemon/id407846434

How do I talk to people who believe differently than me? How do I talk to my Muslim friends who believe differently about God and the Bible? What about my friends who believe differently about things like gay marriage and gender? What does it look like to be an ambassador in our cultural moment? On this episode of the podcast, host Jonathan Morrow and Alan Shlemon of Stand to Reason answer these questions and more as they discuss how to be an ambassador of Christ in our cultural moment. Listen as Alan and Jonathan discuss how to engage these difficult issues with knowledge, wisdom, and character.

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How should Christians respond to a friend or family members who identify as homosexual or transgender? Are Christian clichés actually hurting our relationships? Is gender a social construction? Listen as Alan Shlemon, speaker at Stand to Reason, joins me for part 2 of our discussion on responding with truth and compassion.

What does the Bible say about homosexuality? Are people born gay? Is it a choice? When should we bring up the topic of homosexuality with a gay affirming friend or family member? Listen to Alan Shlemon, speaker at Stand to Reason, as he shares how Christians can respond to these questions with both truth and compassion.

Scripture reveals that Jesus, from the time of his incarnation, is both fully God and fully man.   The Council of Chalcedon in 451 AD produced the Chalcedonian Creed to counter the false explanations of the union of the two natures of Christ and the down-right heretical teachings concerning the incarnation of Christ.  Four key statements can be drawn from this creed: 1.     Christ is fully (perfectly) God. 2.     Christ is fully (perfectly) human. 3.     The divine nature and human nature are united in the person of Jesus Christ.   4.     Jesus Christ is one person.   These four statements can be placed along each side of a box.  This box is the Chalcedonian Box. As long as any teaching, anecdote, or analogy of the person and work of Christ maintains that Jesus is fully God, fully man, one person, with two natures, it lands within this box.  When one of these doctrines is distorted, or worse, erased, the teaching lands outside of the box is appropriately labeled a heresy.   Alan Shlemon, a speaker, teacher, and writer, for Stand to Reason, created a slide for a presentation he gave on the incarnation of Christ.  At the center of the slide is the Chalcedonian Box with a clipart image of Jesus in the middle of the box.  Outside of the box lies DC's Batman and Superman and Marvel's the Hulk and Spider-Man.   Wes and Andy discuss this excellent image Shlemon created!  Jon Pratt sits like a fly on the wall once again.   How are Batman, Superman, the Hulk, and Spider-Man not good analogies to use to explain how Jesus can be one person with natures?  Why does it matter if we are missing the mark of Scripture with these comic book analogies?  Also, more importantly, what Christological heresies align with these modern day comic book superhero analogies to let us know that people have actually taught Christ in these throughout history, and in some cases still do! 

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"Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God?" Alan Shlemon and Aaron Atwood tackle that question in this week's interview. Alan shares a simple, helpful metaphor that Christians can use to make sense of the question. Alan Shlemon is a Summit faculty member and an apologist with Stand to Reason. He is the son of Iraqi immigrants and the author of The Ambassador's Guide to Islam. For more on Alan, visit Stand to Reason at StR.org.

In the second part of apologist Alan Shlemon's lecture on Islam, he continues to explain the practices and beliefs of Muslims — particularly what Muslims believe about Jesus and the Bible. He closes with helpful tactics for Christians trying to communicate with Muslims. Alan Shlemon is a Summit faculty member and an apologist with Stand to Reason. He is the son of Iraqi immigrants and the author of The Ambassador's Guide to Islam. For more on Alan, visit Stand to Reason at StR.org.

In this two-part lecture, apologist Alan Shlemon explains the foundational tenets of Islam, building a framework Christians can use as ambassadors to their Muslim neighbors. Alan Shlemon is a Summit faculty member and an apologist with Stand to Reason. He is the son of Iraqi immigrants and the author of The Ambassador's Guide to Islam. For more on Alan, visit Stand to Reason at StR.org.

What do Muslims believe? What are the basic teachings of Islam? Is Islam a peaceful religion? How does what's going on today in the world with ISIS relate to Islam? On this episode of the Impact 360 Institute podcast we're going to talk about what every Christian needs to know about Islam. Don’t miss this important conversation.

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Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason joins me to discuss Islam and how to reach out to Muslims. Music Tyson, Mecca and Medina, from the Ghetto Messiah album, 2004 Europe, The Final Countdown, from the The Final Countdown album, 1986 … Continue reading →

Today's interview is with Alan Shlemon of Stand to Reason. He talks about how he came to be part of Stand to Reason, how to speak with Muslims and understand the issues, the subject of pro-life tactics, pro-life training, pro-life arguments, dealing with the difficult subject of homosexuality, the art of communication and the power of using questions, and more. Enjoy.

Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason takes on the Life Report Questionnaire. Highlight: In response to question #7, Alan offers some very helpful thoughts on responding to assisted suicide, noting that "compassion" means suffering WITH a person, not killing them.