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How to Defuse the Accusation of Intolerance

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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Make Jesus Central to Your Conversations with Muslims

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:56 PM

Alan explains why bringing up Jesus when talking to Muslims is a great idea.

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Random Mutation, Natural Selection, and Information

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:56 PM

Here’s a clear and concise explanation of why we should doubt the power of random mutations and natural selection to build new, functional information content in DNA.

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Is Eternal Punishment Just?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:56 PM

Is it just for God to sent billions of people to Hell for eternity for a finite number of sins committed while on Earth? Does this punishment really fit the crime? Many people don’t think so....

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Imprint of King Hezekiah’s Seal Found in Jerusalem

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM

The royal seal of an ancient biblical king has been unearthed near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

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Do Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence?

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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Am I against Abortion Just Because I’m a Christian?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM

Someone tried to dismiss Alan’s pro-life view by claiming it was merely a product of his religious beliefs. Listen how he responds to this challenge.

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Why I Don’t Speak About Absolute Truth

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM

As Christian ambassadors we must strive to be as effective as possible at communicating our point of view. This entails using accurate and helpful terminology. This month Tim explains why he avoids...

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Bad Design Is a Bad Argument against ID

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM

When I speak about intelligent design to secular audiences, there is always some pushback. Probably the most common objection to my case is the claim there are examples of bad design.

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The Gospel According to Columbo

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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The Gospel According to Columbo

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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Was Adam a Historical Person?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:58 PM

There are a host of reasons why I believe Christians should not embrace macroevolution. Among the most serious is the theistic evolutionist’s rejection of a historical Adam.

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Helping Students Think about the Evidence for Evolution

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:58 PM

This month, I want to offer you a helpful way for categorizing the evidence that is offered in support of macroevolution.

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Yes, the Evolutionary Process Does Depend on Randomness

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM

Atheists will often assert that evolution is not random. This is true if we’re talking about the natural selection part of the process, but natural selection can only select from what already exists.

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Tweeting the Only Way to Heaven

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM

Alan recently explained in a single tweet (138 characters) why Jesus is the only way to heaven. Find out what he said and how he said it.

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Did Jesus Rise Physically from the Dead?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM

When a Jehovah’s Witness tells you that they believe in the resurrection of Jesus, they mean something very different than what Christians mean.

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A Scientist’s Answers May Reflect His Worldview More than Science

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM

Here‘s how a scientist’s worldview and biases can direct and constrain his findings, distorting what he considers to be “scientific”—sometimes without his even realizing it.

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Shattering the Icons of Evolution

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM

I’ll be talking about how to recognize and respond to the different categories that arguments for macroevolution fall into: exaggerated extrapolations, egregious errors, and equivocal evidence.

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Target’s Policy on Transgender Use of Bathrooms and Fitting Rooms

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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Letting God Take the Heat

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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Letting God Take the Heat

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:39 PM

Alan explains how he is able to keep his cool when he faces hostile criticism.

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Has Science Buried God?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:39 PM

As I travel around speaking, the vast majority of the questions I get have to do with the intersection of science and faith...

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How Can We Answer People Who Say We’re Intolerant?

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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Are Christians to Blame for the Orlando Shooting?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM

Alan responds to the claim that Christians are partly to blame for the Orlando shooting.

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Is Theistic Evolution a Contradiction in Terms?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM

On a recent episode of the Stand to Reason weekly podcast, a supporter of STR took issue with one of the ways Greg Koukl and I argue against theistic evolution.

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Is Theistic Evolution a Contradiction in Terms?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM

On a recent episode of the Stand to Reason weekly podcast, a supporter of STR took issue with one of the ways Greg Koukl and I argue against theistic evolution...

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Are You Ready for What’s Waiting for You on Your College Campus?

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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The Pro-life Mission

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM

Alan discusses how he created the confidence in Christians to share their pro-life convictions with anyone.

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Know Your Audience

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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Why We Need to Learn to Die

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM

Jesus said, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” Here’s one reason why we need to learn to die.

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What Can’t Science Account For?

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM

William Lane Craig describes five rational beliefs that can’t be scientifically proven.

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New Report Examines Scientific Studies on Sexuality and Gender

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM

A journal has published an up-to-date summary of the available scientific research on sexual orientation and gender identity, and it contradicts the claims we commonly hear.

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Putting Words in God’s Mouth

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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The Importance of Waiting for the “Thinking Pause”

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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Jesus Built Western Civilization

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM

We take the ideas of our society for granted, and we assume they’ll always be there. But the most beautiful ideas of our culture are grounded in Jesus.

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How Pro-gay Theology Is Undermined in One Step

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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We Don’t Understand the Difference Christianity Makes

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM

When you look at Roman sexual morality, you can see the difference Christianity has made to the world.

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What Is the Goal of Apologetics, and How Can You Love Your Listeners?

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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Naming the Clinical Efforts to Help People with Unwanted Same-Sex Attraction

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM

Clinicians who help people with unwanted same-sex attraction have adopted a new term for their work that will more accurately communicate what they do.

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If Sin Is Finite, Why Is Hell Eternal?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM

Alan responds to the common question why people are punished in hell forever when they’ve only committed a finite amount of sin.

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Following Jesus to Compassion

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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The Medical Accuracy of John’s Description of Jesus on the Cross

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM

The medical accuracy of John’s account of Jesus’ death on the cross is evidence this is the testimony of an eyewitness.

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Following Jesus to Compassion

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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Answering the Galileo Myth

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM

I recently gave a talk at the University of Toronto on the topic of science and faith. I argued that modern science was birthed out of a theistic worldview. But if this is the case, why did the...

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Being Tactical with Jehovah’s Witnesses

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM

In our discussions with Jehovah’s Witnesses, we need to be tactical. That is, we need to anticipate their typical maneuvers to better guide the conversation. This will give us the best opportunity...

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Did the Council of Nicea Invent the Deity of Christ?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM

Despite claim to the contrary, the facts overwhelmingly confirm that the deity of Christ was not invented at the Council of Nicea. In fact, Jesus’ words and actions led the disciples to the...

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Pro-life Persuasion Always Succeeds

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM

Alan explains how his recent failure to convince an abortion-choice advocate helps us rethink how we measure success.

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Tell the Truth and Leave the Results up to God

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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Atheism’s Burden of Proof

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM

Alan explains why although atheists may not have to prove the absence of God, their view still entails three incredible assertions that require a lot of explaining.

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Advice for Your Relationship with an Apostate Family Member

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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Scripture vs. Self

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM

What do you do when you are tempted to make scripture submit to your own thinking? Do you try to find someone who has provided a possible interpretation that neutralizes the teaching you don’t...

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#STRask: August 20, 2018

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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DNA’s Intelligent Design

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM

Alan offers a piece of evidence that suggests that the DNA in your body is intelligently designed.

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Is God a Sex Killjoy?

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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We Take Christianity’s Influence on the World for Granted

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM

Some think Christianity is silly. It isn’t silly, because our God isn’t silly. And when you see the massive accomplishments His word brought about in this world, you start to get a glimpse of that.

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The Imago Dei in Man

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM

Alan explains the implications of being made in the image of God and why society is shooting itself in the foot for rejecting this principle.

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A Clear and Present Danger to Human Life

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM

Besides abortion, there are several new biotechnologies that threaten innocent human life. Alan describes four of them.

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An Argument for the Resurrection of Jesus

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Here’s a case for three historical facts that point to His resurrection and a case against four naturalistic theories popularly used to explain those facts.

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“Possible” Is Not the Same as “Reasonable”

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM

When you encounter theories contrary to Christianity, remember there’s a difference between what’s possible and what’s reasonable. Here’s a clip of Bart Ehrman on the existence of Jesus to...

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Why You Can Be Confident We Have the Original New Testament Text

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM

A video from Impact 360 summarizes reasons why you can be confident that we know what the New Testament authors originally wrote 2,000 years ago.

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An Apologetic for Apologetics with Alisa Childers

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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Naturalism’s Only Option

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM

Since February 12 was Darwin Day, Alan discusses Darwin’s contribution to the worldview of naturalism and explains why atheists had no choice but to accept evolution.

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Engaging Australia’s Muslims

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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The Bulverism Blunder

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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Palestinian Culture Creates Unique Challenges

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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The Bulverism Blunder

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM

Sometimes people claim that the only reason someone is a Christian is because they were born in the United States. In this episode, Alan gives three reasons why such a claim is wrong headed.

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Speaking “Christianese” to the Unchurched

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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Answer Like Jesus

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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Interview: Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel

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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Answer Like Jesus

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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Before Your Kids Have Access to the Internet, Read This

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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How the Smallest Born Baby Proves Abortion Is Wrong

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jul 30, 2019 11:45 PM

Alan explains how the birth and survival of the smallest baby challenges four tenets of abortion-choice advocacy.

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Stop What You’re Doing and Watch Science Uprising

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jul 31, 2019 4:33 PM

A provocative new video series on YouTube challenges naturalism head on in an educational and engaging way, revealing the weaknesses of its worldview.

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How Science Proves We’re Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jul 31, 2019 5:08 PM

Tim focuses on the impossibility of life existing by chance.

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The Importance of Being Precise

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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