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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:49 PM
Here are five general guidelines that can help believers navigate their relationships with people who identify as transgender.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:49 PM
There are many reasons why pro-gay theology is mistaken. Alan addresses a particular defense that fails to understand what Scripture is saying.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:49 PM
Here are some links to past posts on same-sex marriage that you might find helpful as this discussion heats up again before the upcoming vote in Australia.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:49 PM
Greg and Alan give Christians some principles to guide them in their relationships with people who identify as transgender.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:49 PM
How do you start a conversation about spiritual matters with a non-believer? Here are ten ideas to help you get started.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:49 PM
One fun and effective means of helping your child memorize information is through call outs, where the parent calls out a word or phrase, and the child responds. Here are some examples.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:50 PM
Tim Barnett is on a timer, and answers questions about Hell, the Kingdom of God, and if Christianity were false.
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Web Content Article · By melinda penner On Jun 27, 2019 9:50 PM
A pediatrician, an endocrinologist, and a psychiatrist explain their concerns about the medical treatments being given to children with gender dysphoria.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:50 PM
Here’s a collection of short, engaging videos (and one booklet) you can use as tools for starting conversations about Christianity with your friends.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:51 PM
Most bad ideas can be exposed with one of two tactics. If you learn them, you’ll be able to address numerous challenges on various topics.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:51 PM
When talking to your Muslim friends, the Gospel is offensive enough; don’t add any more offense to it.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:53 PM
In an interview in The Guardian, a man who is detransitioning after living 20 years as a woman explains why he regrets transitioning as a 19-year-old.
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Web Content Article · By brian seagraves On Jun 27, 2019 9:54 PM
Sometimes, disagreeing is the most loving thing we can do, but disagreeing in a way that isn’t disagreeable is a skill that takes practice to develop.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:54 PM
Alliance Defending Freedom summarizes their concern with this bill by stating that it is “content-based speech regulation and impermissibly burdens free exercise of religion.”
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:55 PM
Jesus asked 284 questions during evangelistic conversations in the Gospels, and we should take a cue from our Master. Here are four reasons why questions are so powerful.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:55 PM
Would you like to improve your ability to engage others in spiritual conversations? Do what Jesus did 284 times in the Gospels. Find out what that is in this episode.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:55 PM
Alan Shlemon fills in for Greg today and answers questions about God commanding the death of unborn babies, ungodly spirituality in movies, and an aspect of humanity a materialist would have...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:55 PM
Alan Shlemon fills in for Greg and answers questions about when a baby receives his or her soul, demonic activity during the time of Jesus, spiritual gifts, and whether a pastor can lose his...
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:56 PM
What if someone who’s hostile to Christianity asks for your opinion on a controversial topic?
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:56 PM
I was recently asked (by email) what I think of two male Christians with same-sex attraction (SSA) pursuing a platonic relationship together.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM
Here’s how you can respond if someone asks you, “Do extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence?”
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM
What if Lieutenant Columbo was a Christian? Instead of solving a crime, his task would be to present the Gospel. What would he say? How would he say it?
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM
What if Lieutenant Columbo was a Christian? How would he present the Gospel? What would he say and how would he say it? Alan says Columbo would ask three questions. Find out what they are in this...
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:58 PM
What would you do if your homosexual friend or family member were to interpret your biblical stance against homosexual behavior as a lack of love towards them?
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM
Target recently stated: “We welcome transgender team members and guests to use the restroom or fitting room facility that corresponds with their gender identity...”
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM
Alan offers three quick thoughts about the recent statement made by Target to “welcome transgender team members and guests to use the restroom or fitting room facility that corresponds with their...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM
Over the last decade as a Stand to Reason speaker, I’ve been yelled at, cursed at, and even threatened. How do I keep my cool? Here’s my secret: I let God take the heat.
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Web Content Article · By melinda penner On Jun 27, 2019 9:39 PM
On today’s podcast, Greg talks about an article discussing how people who object to radical changes in our society, like transgender bathrooms, are being bullied to abandon their reasonable...
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:39 PM
Here’s why intersex conditions are not evidence of further sexes in addition to male and female.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:39 PM
One of the points I made during my message was that Scripture doesn’t teach that we have to cut ties with family, friends, and co-workers who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender...
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM
These days, many people mistake insults for debate, and the insult “You’re intolerant!” can be enough to shut down a conversation. But it doesn’t have to!
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM
Are you (or is your child) ready to stand firm in your trust in Jesus Christ on your college campus?
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM
I should have known better. This time, though, I didn’t pay attention. Perhaps I got comfortable, lazy, and sloppy. I didn’t follow a basic public speaking rule: know your audience.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM
Alan explains the importance of learning a good system of biblical interpretation and uses an example from his recent trip to Cairo, Egypt.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM
Here’s an important tip from Timothy Brahm of the Equal Rights Institute on how to improve your apologetics conversations with others.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM
Jesus knew that those around Him were lost and hurting. That’s what led Him to act with kindness and good will towards them.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM
Alan explains how to understand the most modern case for pro-gay theology and how to undermine it in one step.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM
Here are two important pieces of advice to keep in mind when you’re teaching apologetics or using it in conversations.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM
How much force will it take to “convince” people there’s no such thing as a biologically male body?
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM
You may have noticed a trend in my work this year: truth and compassion...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM
Alan draws upon a component of Jesus’ ministry to help believers transform their relationships with people they disagree with.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM
Have you ever felt frustrated because your efforts to share your religious convictions with a friend or family member were going nowhere?
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM
If a member of your family has left Christianity, don’t let that cause a rift in your relationship. Here’s how you can respond as a faithful ambassador for Christ.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM
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.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:57 PM
Alan addresses the concern some Christians have with God being so restrictive about sex.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:57 PM
A new little book gives concise, practical tips and tools for teaching your kids biblical truth about gender issues.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM
The UK Supreme Court has upheld the free speech rights of bakers who declined to make a “Support Gay Marriage” cake, saying they were not discriminating against the customer because of his...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM
What is gender? Is it malleable? Does it matter which gender we identify with? How should Christians think about this subject? Here are two key points Scripture makes on this subject.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM
Not everyone is a fan of apologetics, but there are reasons why we should all be prepared to give an apologetic for what we believe.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM
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...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM
Some people will argue you’re only a Christian because of some psychological or sociological reason. Here’s why that argument doesn’t prove anything about Christianity.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM
Alan recently taught Palestinian Christians in the West Bank of Israel about the subject of homosexuality. In this podcast, he shares three principles he told them that help them navigate their...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM
Here’s how Alan was once again reminded of the importance of using words non-Christians understand when he unintentionally spoke “Christianese” to a waitress in Norway.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM
For someone with all the answers, Jesus didn’t always respond directly to challenging questions. Sometimes He answered a question with another question. Sometimes He answered a different question.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:03 PM
Alan interviews Christopher Yuan about his new book, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:03 PM
Alan points out that Jesus didn’t always answer questions directly. Sometimes He took a different approach. Perhaps we can take a cue from Jesus since He’s the smartest person in history. Alan...
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jul 29, 2019 5:43 PM
Ryan Anderson summarizes the ideas in his new book about the transgender movement, When Harry Became Sally, in this video, and it’s worth watching.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jul 30, 2019 11:40 PM
Here’s a resource that can protect your young kids from pornography addiction by preparing them to recognize pornography, realize its dangers, and respond in a safe way.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jul 30, 2019 11:50 PM
Many people who identify as gay or lesbian think that Christians hate them and so does God, but this isn’t the case. Alan explains why.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jul 31, 2019 5:11 PM
Alan explains the importance of using exact numbers when sharing statistics to get your point across.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jul 31, 2019 11:53 PM
Two lines of reasoning can follow logical paths to internally consistent positions. Unfortunately, a growing number of people can no longer recognize which path leads to an absurd conclusion.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Aug 1, 2019 5:12 PM
Many Christians are suspicious that compassion means compromise. But truth and compassion is about Christians balancing their convictions with a love towards homosexual men and women. It doesn’t...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Oct 1, 2019 10:19 PM
A recent study shows that children raised by lesbian couples are “significantly more likely to report same-sex attraction, sexual minority identity, and same-sex sexual experiences.”
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Oct 2, 2019 6:11 PM
Starting a spiritual discussion with someone who disagrees with you can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some thoughts to help you get started and represent Christ well.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Oct 3, 2019 10:30 PM
Alan shares how best to use your time if you only have one hour to share the truth with someone.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Dec 4, 2019 12:27 AM
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...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Dec 12, 2019 7:34 PM
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.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Dec 12, 2019 7:41 PM
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.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Dec 12, 2019 10:22 PM
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.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jan 7, 2020 10:50 PM
Is there hope for a person who experiences same-sex attraction? Alan responds to this question and more in part two of his discussion with Jack Hibbs.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jan 10, 2020 10:08 PM
The Columbo Tactic—asking question—is powerful. But what if you could amplify the impact you make with it? In this episode, Alan explains how to upgrade your approach to create even more powerful...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Feb 3, 2020 9:03 PM
Alan explains why we should care about God’s view of how we should use our bodies.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Feb 26, 2020 7:22 PM
If you could move the conversation with your non-Christian friends in any direction, what would you talk about? Alan offers insight.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Mar 2, 2020 6:19 PM
Peter Kreeft explains how our innate, unmet desire for something beyond the "finite and partial" argues for the existence of God
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Mar 15, 2020 7:45 PM
The culture has been pressuring Christians to pick a side: celebrate homosexuality and same-sex unions or continue to consider them sinful. Alan discusses whether Christians should divide over this...
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