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Sequence-Specific Information Comes from a Mind

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jul 31, 2019 5:40 PM

Tim explains the unlikely odds of the correct sequence for proteins developing by chance.

Media Type: Video Topic: Science

Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jul 31, 2019 9:52 PM

Alan answers the question, “Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God?”

Media Type: Video Topic: Other Worldviews

Can Christians Get Married in God’s Eyes Without Government Registration?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Aug 5, 2019 11:15 PM

What makes a marriage official according to God?

Media Type: Video Topic: Christian Living

Focus Your Conversations with Muslims on What Matters

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Oct 2, 2019 9:30 PM

Here are two important pieces of advice you need to hear for your conversations with Muslims.

Media Type: Article Topic: Other Worldviews

Is a Fetal Human Being a Person?

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Oct 3, 2019 9:27 PM

Amy explains why all humans are also persons.

Media Type: Video Topic: Bioethics

Focus on the Person Rather Than the Argument

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.

Media Type: Video Topic: Tactics and Tools

Let Jesus Take the Heat

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Oct 3, 2019 10:32 PM

Alan encourages Christians to point to Jesus when their biblical views are challenged as politically incorrect.

Media Type: Video Topic: Christian Living

Why Study False Ideas?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Oct 8, 2019 9:36 PM

While it’s true that Christians should prioritize their understanding of Scripture and Christian theology, Alan offers four reasons why Christians should add the study of false ideas to their to-do...

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Thinking Out Loud Topic: Theology

The Miracles of Materialism

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Oct 8, 2019 9:37 PM

Alan explains how the atheist’s materialistic worldview makes several miracle claims to explain reality.

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Thinking Out Loud Topic: Philosophy

Anti-Intellectualism in the Church

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Dec 4, 2019 1:22 AM

In this third part of the “Why Apologetics?” series, Tim talks about the value of developing the mind through apologetics as a way of pushing back against anti-intellectualism in the church.

Media Type: Video Topic: Philosophy

The Role of Hadith Literature in Islam

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Dec 4, 2019 1:37 AM

Alan explains hadith literature and its role as a source of authority in the lives of Muslims.

Media Type: Video Topic: Other Worldviews

What’s the Best Explanation?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Dec 12, 2019 10:05 PM

Alan explains how to use a common yet powerful question to help point people to God.

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Thinking Out Loud Topic: Christian Living

A Christmas Message from Stand to Reason

Web Content Article · By stand to reason On Jan 7, 2020 11:59 PM

Merry Christmas to you from Stand to Reason!

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Together We Can Make a Difference

Web Content Article · By stand to reason On Jan 8, 2020 12:06 AM

Greg reflects on the year behind us and invites you to partner with Stand to Reason one more time so we can end the year strong and launch into 2020 together.

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Upgrade Your Tactics with Knowledge

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...

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Thinking Out Loud Topic: Tactics and Tools

Why Should We Listen to God’s Instructions about Sex?

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.

Media Type: Video Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Is Abortion before Implantation Biblically Permissible?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Feb 3, 2020 9:39 PM

While speaking on embryonic stem cell research at a church recently, Alan was challenged by an attendee.

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Thinking Out Loud Topic: Bioethics

Apologetics Is Simply a Means to This End

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.

Media Type: Video Topic: Tactics and Tools

Is Oral Tradition in Islam Reliable?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Feb 27, 2020 10:32 PM

Alan explains how Islamic teachings were transmitted and compiled, especially regarding the words of Mohammed.

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Inoculate, Don’t Isolate

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Feb 29, 2020 1:32 AM

Abortion-choice advocates. Angry college students. Graphic pictures of abortion. Not really what you want to expose your ten-year-old son to. That’s what I did, though. I took my son to the center...

Media Type: Article Topic: Arts and Culture

Should We Divide over Homosexuality?

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...

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Thinking Out Loud Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Evidence for Intelligent Design in Proteins

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Mar 16, 2020 9:06 PM

Tim describes the chirality problem as evidence against creation by chance.

Media Type: Video Topic: Science

Materialism vs. Christianity on Justice

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Mar 21, 2020 12:17 AM

When evaluating worldviews, we need to consider which one takes seriously and accounts for all of the reality we experience.

Media Type: Article Topic: Other Worldviews

Two Kinds of Truth

Web Content Article · By jonathan noyes On Apr 9, 2020 10:26 PM

Jonathan discusses the difference between subjective and objective truth using two helpful analogies.

Media Type: Video Topic: Philosophy

Atheist Completely Destroys Argument He Made Up

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Apr 28, 2020 4:04 PM

Before you can refute an idea, you have to actually understand the idea. Otherwise, you end up defeating a defenseless imitation of an argument—a straw man—instead of the real thing.

Media Type: Video Topic: Tactics and Tools

Diagnose before You Treat

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Apr 28, 2020 4:34 PM

What should you say to your non-Christian friend who rejects Christianity? In this episode, Alan explains an important principle to help him navigate this situation.

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Thinking Out Loud Topic: Tactics and Tools

Find What’s Good in Movies

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On May 4, 2020 10:51 PM

Many movies promote unbiblical ideas, so identify what’s wrong, but don’t forget to also find what’s good. Here’s a three-part approach to watching movies: remember, recognize, and respond.

Media Type: Article Topic: Arts and Culture

Will Science Eventually Be Able to Explain God Away?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On May 7, 2020 11:12 PM

Is God just a gap-filler for lack of scientific knowledge, or does science point to God?

Media Type: Video Topic: Science

What Is Science? Define Your Terms

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On May 8, 2020 12:02 AM

Alan encourages Christians to understand the two definitions of science in order to avoid confusion in conversation.

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Do This before Responding to Views You Oppose

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On May 8, 2020 3:40 PM

Alan reminds Christians of an important way to be kind and winsome before expressing an opposing view.

Media Type: Video Topic: Tactics and Tools

What to Say When You Don’t Know How to Respond

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On May 8, 2020 3:47 PM

Alan shares a helpful tip on what to do when you’re stuck in a conversation with someone who has an opposing viewpoint.

Media Type: Video Topic: Tactics and Tools

Set a Modest Goal When Talking to Non-Christians

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On May 8, 2020 3:58 PM

Alan encourages Christians not to stress about getting to the gospel in every conversation with non-believers. Instead, aim to put a stone in their shoe.

Media Type: Video Topic: Tactics and Tools

Atheist Disproves Immaterial God by Assuming Materialism

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On May 12, 2020 9:52 PM

Questions are a legitimate way to get people to think. But if questions subtly create confusion, fallacy, or error, they only serve to conceal the truth rather than reveal the truth.

Media Type: Video Topic: Tactics and Tools

Does a Human Fetus Have a Soul?

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On May 20, 2020 8:45 PM

Amy shares why it makes sense to believe that a human has a soul at the moment of conception.

Media Type: Video Topic: Bioethics

Albania’s Hope Is the Gospel

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On May 21, 2020 7:18 PM

Many young Albanians lack hope. Their country is reeling from the effects of communism, jobs are scarce, and their prospects for a prosperous future, even with a college education, are slim. But...

Media Type: Article Topic: Arts and Culture

Should Christians Impose Their Moral Standards on Society?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On May 21, 2020 9:29 PM

Today’s challenge is a common complaint. Because Christians have moral concerns with homosexual behavior, it is alleged that they shouldn’t be allowed to impose their standards on the rest of society.

Media Type: Article Topic: Arts and Culture

Sharing Truth with Your Muslim Friend

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On May 22, 2020 1:28 PM

Alan shares the most important topic Christians can bring up if they want to start a conversation with their Muslim friend or neighbor.

Media Type: Video Topic: Tactics and Tools

Christians Can’t Play Mortal Kombat

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 15, 2020 4:09 PM

Believe it or not, there’s a valuable lesson that Christians can learn from the violent video game Mortal Kombat. Alan explains the lesson and how it should affect your conversations with people...

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Thinking Out Loud Topic: Arts and Culture

Atheist Says God Isn’t All-Powerful Unless He Defeats Himself

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 18, 2020 9:50 PM

Omnipotence is not the power to do anything. Rather, it’s the ability to do anything power can do. Even infinite power cannot do what is contradictory or absurd.

Media Type: Video Topic: Tactics and Tools

A Conversation between a Former Christian and a Christian Apologist

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 23, 2020 12:15 AM

On the podcast a couple of weeks ago, Greg spoke about an event he attended—a conversation between Ryan Bell (a former pastor who is now an atheist) and Sean...

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Jesus’ View on Sex and Marriage

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 23, 2020 12:32 AM

Alan shows us where we can find Jesus’ clearly-stated views on sex and marriage.

Media Type: Video Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Christian Ambassadors Learn about Islam

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 24, 2020 4:20 AM

Alan shares one of the first steps in sharing the gospel with your Muslim friends.

Media Type: Video Topic: Other Worldviews

The Counter-Cultural Definition of Faith

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 24, 2020 4:24 AM

Tim gives a helpful analogy for biblical faith.