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New Study on Children of Same-Sex Parents

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On May 27, 2022 10:00 PM

For decades, our culture has been denying the differences between men and women in order to promote sameness—in genders, roles, couples, etc. But reality has a way of asserting itself.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

If God Became a Man, Can a Man Become a Woman?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 4, 2022 8:10 PM

A popular tweet claims that if someone can believe God became a man, then they can also believe that a man can become a woman. Alan unpacks this tweet, defines some key terms, and shows why the...

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

Don’t Be Discouraged by Pride Month

Web Content Article · By robby lashua On Jun 25, 2022 1:31 AM

When it comes to Pride Month, staying discouraged won’t help us. What we need instead is clear thinking from a biblical perspective to help us move away from discouragement and toward...

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Humans Come in Only Two Sexes

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Sep 18, 2022 2:01 AM

Many biologists, doctors, and scientists tell us today that sex is on a spectrum or that there are more than two sexes. Alan addresses this claim by looking at the evidence from both Scripture and...

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

Why Pro-Choicers Insist Pro-Life Arguments Are Religious

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Dec 8, 2022 11:04 PM

Alan explains two reasons why abortion-choice advocates insist that pro-life arguments are religious.

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

Christ’s Crucifixion Isn’t Child Sacrifice

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jan 9, 2023 4:48 PM

Some object to the idea that Jesus paid the penalty for our sins through his death on the cross, calling it “child sacrifice.” Alan, however, offers three reasons why characterizing it that way is...

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

Love Is Not a Finite Resource?

Web Content Article · By robby lashua On Jan 30, 2023 9:57 PM

A slogan promoting polyamory proclaims, “Love is not a finite resource.” Here are three reasons why you shouldn’t be swayed by this catchy saying.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Gay Idioms Don’t Time Travel

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Feb 8, 2023 5:46 PM

Alan addresses a progressive Christian who claims that Jesus wants LGBT people to “come out,” by explaining how he misuses a common literary device.

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

Man or Maker: Who Has the Answers to Humanity’s Most Critical Questions?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Mar 12, 2023 7:46 PM

When it comes to answering critical questions about how we humans should live, identify, and behave sexually, who should we listen to? Man or our Maker?

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

Dishonest Images of the Unborn

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Apr 12, 2023 10:03 PM

A recent article in The Guardian displayed some misleading images of what is removed in an abortion from a 9-week pregnancy. Alan explains the problems with the article and the images.

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

A Response to an Employer’s Request for Pronouns

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On May 5, 2023 11:12 PM

This man’s response to his employer’s pronoun request graciously covers key points and could serve as an excellent outline for you as you plan how you will respond in future situations.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Deconstructing Is Not Reforming Your Faith

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On May 10, 2023 9:05 PM

Some Christians and many former Christians are promoting a trendy approach to doubting and questioning your faith called deconstruction. Is it the same as reforming your faith? Alan explains the...

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

You Can’t Tear Down the Norm and Then Be Surprised by What Comes Next

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On May 23, 2023 12:01 AM

Andrew Sullivan recognizes the destructive danger queer theory poses to societal norms, but it was the same-sex marriage movement that destroyed the basis for sexual norms in the first place,...

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Why Chromosome Variations Do Not Create Additional Sexes

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On May 25, 2023 4:09 PM

Chromosome variations other than XY and XX still only produce either a man or a woman, not additional sexes. This short and simple video explains why.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

A Christ-Honoring Way to Discuss the Gospel with Transgender Friends and Family

Web Content Article · By jonathan noyes On May 31, 2023 10:35 PM

Jon Noyes describes how he asks questions, talks about the common ground we share as sinners and people made in the image of God, and explains the truth about our sex and the hope of the...

Media Type: Video Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Should I Decline to Attend a Same-Sex Wedding?

Web Content Article · By jonathan noyes On May 31, 2023 10:41 PM

Jon Noyes explains his personal convictions regarding whether a Christian should attend a same-sex wedding.

Media Type: Video Topic: Sexuality and Gender

The Puzzling Inconsistency of Abortion and Homicide Laws

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 13, 2023 7:36 PM

Alan describes the inconsistency in current laws surrounding abortion and homicide and offers a simple solution.

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

Rejecting Your Maker Means Rejecting Your True Identity

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 20, 2023 4:32 AM

When people reject their Maker, they no longer have an external source to tell them who they are, so they often tap into their inner thoughts and feelings to create their own identity. This...

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Should Abortion Remain Legal So Women Don’t Pursue Back-Alley Abortions?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jul 11, 2023 7:08 PM

Alan offers three steps to respond to the rhetorically powerful, yet flawed argument that women might get injured or killed through dangerous, back-alley abortions if abortion is made illegal.

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

Do Christians Have an Ulterior Motive for Being Kind?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Aug 10, 2023 6:11 PM

Alan addresses the objection that Christians are only kind to people so they can convert them.

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

Is It Difficult to Define a Woman?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Sep 10, 2023 8:48 PM

Why has it become so hard to define a woman? Alan looks at a few definitions that are offered, explains what’s wrong with them, and then offers his own definition.

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

What Are My Concerns with Andy Stanley’s Unconditional Conference?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Oct 27, 2023 4:13 PM

Alan attended Andy Stanley’s Unconditional Conference, an event intended to equip parents and ministry leaders how to reach out to LGBTQ youth. In this episode, Alan provides his assessment of the...

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

Should You Violate Your Conscience to Maintain Your Relationship with an LGBT Person?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Nov 10, 2023 7:08 PM

People who identify as LGBT routinely ask their Christian friends and family to accommodate various requests. Are you justified in declining to go along even if it might damage your relationship...

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

Do You Know What Your Child Is Being Taught about Sex?

Web Content Article · By jonathan noyes On Nov 22, 2023 5:01 AM

Our public school system has become a way for the government to indoctrinate your children according to a highly divisive view of sex and sexuality. Here’s how you can respond.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Why It’s Reasonable to Refuse to Use Preferred Pronouns

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Dec 15, 2023 7:59 PM

Alan addresses whether it’s reasonable to refuse to use a transgender person’s preferred pronouns.

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

Are Progressive Christians Countercultural?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jan 8, 2024 11:29 PM

A progressive Christian claims that advocating for pro-gay and pro-trans theology is countercultural and courageous, but is it?

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Problems with Creating Your Identity When You Reject God

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jan 12, 2024 9:07 PM

When a person rejects God, they’re left to determine for themselves their own identity. Alan unpacks some problems with this approach.

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

Truth Drives Us to Compassion