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CrossExamined Instructor Academy 2017
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amy k. hall
On Apr 4, 2020 5:58 PM
If you're interested in becoming an apologetics speaker, consider attending CrossExamined Instructor Academy this year, where you'll learn from Greg Koukl, Brett Kunkle, and more.
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Three-Judge Panel Strikes Down Prop 8
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amy k. hall
On Apr 5, 2020 4:11 PM
A three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has just struck down California’s Prop 8—an amendment to the Constitution that defines marriage as one man and one woman.
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Apologetics Isn’t Argumentative
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alan shlemon
On Apr 6, 2020 9:47 PM
Don’t discount apologetics because you think it’s argumentative. There’s a distinction between apologetics and the manner in which it is practiced.
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See How He Loved Him
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amy k. hall
On Apr 7, 2020 2:55 AM
There are those who see Jesus on the cross and say, “See how He loved us!” And there are those who say, “Couldn’t He have prevented the suffering in the first place?”
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How to Stay Married in Quarantine
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tim barnett
On Apr 15, 2020 8:56 PM
The coronavirus crisis has consequences, and there is one consequence of this crisis you may not have considered.
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Atheist Completely Destroys Argument He Made Up
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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.
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Diagnose before You Treat
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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.
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Strengthen Your Convictions about the Truth by Feeding Your Beliefs
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amy k. hall
On Apr 30, 2020 4:42 PM
How do we fight being lured away from our reasoned convictions about the truth of Christianity during a time of upheaval? Here’s some advice from C.S. Lewis and practical help from Trevin Wax.
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Will Science Eventually Be Able to Explain God Away?
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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?
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What Is Science? Define Your Terms
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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
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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.
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What to Say When You Don’t Know How to Respond
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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.
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Set a Modest Goal When Talking to Non-Christians
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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.
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Atheist Disproves Immaterial God by Assuming Materialism
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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.
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Not Every Racial Incident Is Motivated by Racism
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aaron brake
On May 13, 2020 11:45 PM
We should hate and denounce the evil of racism, but we shouldn’t assume that every violent encounter between people of different races is motivated by racism.
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Making Our Vision a Reality
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alan shlemon
On May 21, 2020 7:57 PM
STR’s mission is to train Christians to make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for Christianity. By doing that, we hope our vision will become a reality for you.
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Sharing Truth with Your Muslim Friend
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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.
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Has Moral Fortitude Gone the Way of the Dinosaur?
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alan shlemon
On Jun 16, 2020 5:16 AM
It’s certain that we will face many circumstances where we either succumb to our desires or surrender to God. We need to be prepared to make the right decision no matter the cost.
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Atheist Says God Isn’t All-Powerful Unless He Defeats Himself
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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.
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A Conversation between a Former Christian and a Christian Apologist
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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
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alan shlemon
On Jun 23, 2020 12:32 AM
Alan shows us where we can find Jesus’ clearly-stated views on sex and marriage.
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A Plan for Teaching Apologetics to Your Children
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amy k. hall
On Jun 23, 2020 2:28 AM
Classical education depends on a three-part process of training the mind, and you can use this approach to teach your children apologetics.
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Christmas Reflections
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On Jun 27, 2020 11:30 PM
Merry Christmas from all of us at Stand to Reason!
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Is Christianity a Science Stopper?
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tim barnett
On Jun 28, 2020 1:47 AM
Is Christianity a science stopper or the modern science starter? Tim takes a look at what the history of science demonstrates.
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How to Avoid Falling for Fake News
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tim barnett
On Jul 3, 2020 1:56 AM
Given the current state of news reporting, how do we decipher truth from falsehood? Here are three steps we can take to avoid being fooled by fake news.
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The Importance of Studying Apologetics Regularly
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alan shlemon
On Jul 23, 2020 8:06 PM
Alan shares how he uses apologetics in conversation.
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Are Homosexuals Born that Way?
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alan shlemon
On Aug 3, 2020 10:21 PM
Lady Gaga’s mega-hit song “Born this Way” sold millions of copies affirming what many people believe: homosexuality is hardwired.
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Should Homosexual Couples Be Allowed to Adopt?
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alan shlemon
On Aug 3, 2020 11:29 PM
I often hear this question loaded with two scenarios...
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How Can We Show Love to Homosexuals?
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alan shlemon
On Aug 4, 2020 2:13 PM
What are some ways Christians can show love to homosexuals, both inside and outside the church?
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Sin Leads to Contradictions
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alan shlemon
On Aug 12, 2020 9:58 PM
Sin twists, destroys, and leaves a path of destruction in its wake. And, as in this case, trying to justify sinful decisions also leads to contradictions.
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Why Are You Debating?
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amy k. hall
On Aug 22, 2020 5:20 AM
As you're engaging people in spiritual conversations online, make sure you're seeking to win them, not be rid of them.
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How Red Pen Logic Was Born
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tim barnett
On Sep 3, 2020 12:23 AM
A good teacher questions assumptions, exposes errors, and challenges students to think critically—which is why Tim created Red Pen Logic with Mr. B.
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How to Prepare for the Next Cultural Revolution
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alan shlemon
On Sep 25, 2020 8:11 PM
It’s our fault that so many believers have embraced a false philosophy—critical theory—and are attempting to parrot it back into the church. There’s a simple reason why: lack of training.
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What Do You Mean by Tolerance?
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jonathan noyes
On Oct 1, 2020 5:52 PM
Jon discusses how the word “tolerance” has been redefined in order to silence some viewpoints.
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How to Prepare for the Next Cultural Revolution
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alan shlemon
On Oct 18, 2020 11:20 PM
Alan talks about how Christians were caught off guard by the current cultural revolution sweeping society today. He offers a two-step strategy to prepare for the next revolution and to protect...
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Should We Always Do What Jesus Would Do?
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alan shlemon
On Oct 21, 2020 6:08 AM
WWJD? We should take our cues from Jesus’ life and public ministry, but we shouldn’t—and can’t—always do what Jesus would do. Here are three things Jesus did that we should not do.
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Coffee Cup Christianity
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alan shlemon
On Nov 17, 2020 4:23 PM
Alan sounds the alarm on a pop Christian culture habit called Coffee Cup Christianity. He unpacks three of its harms and explains how they are fueling biblical illiteracy.
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Should We Cancel Thanksgiving This Year?
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alan shlemon
On Nov 19, 2020 11:12 PM
When times are tough, it’s tempting to downplay giving thanks, but no matter how bad things get, we should continue to give thanks for at least three reasons.
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Keep Moving Forward
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jan 18, 2021 8:41 PM
The task before us has not changed. Now is not the time to give up or despair. Now is the precise time for which we have been training our mind and character.
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Why We Can’t Reason from Fine-Tuning to a Multiverse
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amy k. hall
On Feb 2, 2021 12:04 AM
Some scientists reason that our finely-tuned universe points to the existence of a multiverse, but a recent article in Scientific American argues they’re using faulty reasoning.
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A Better Alternative to the H-Word
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tim barnett
On Feb 18, 2021 7:25 PM
The word “Hell” can carry so much baggage that it ceases to be helpful in conversations with non-Christians about the afterlife. Tim shares an alternative to the H-word that can be more productive.
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The Fear of “Phobic”
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alan shlemon
On Feb 21, 2021 6:02 PM
Have you ever been called a "phobic" term like homophobic, Islamophobic, transphobic, or xenophobic? Alan discusses three reasons why you don’t have to fear the “phobic” label.
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People Are More Than Labels
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alan shlemon
On Feb 23, 2021 12:26 AM
People’s views are almost always more nuanced than what we might conclude based on the labels they’ve given themselves. To avoid misunderstanding or misrepresenting others in your...
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We Are Called to a Life of Weakness
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amy k. hall
On Mar 9, 2021 3:56 AM
Do not be surprised when your weakness increases. And don’t be tempted to conclude God has left you when you experience it. Weakness is the way for the Christian.
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Persecution, Pain, Perseverance, and Love in Jeremiah
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amy k. hall
On Mar 15, 2021 10:10 PM
If you are speaking the truth about God to those who have rejected him, pain and confusion are likely ahead of you. Here’s what you can learn from Jeremiah about persevering.
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Live According to a Plumb Line, Not a Pendulum
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alan shlemon
On Mar 20, 2021 11:32 PM
When you realize your theology is in error, do you overcorrect by swinging wildly to the opposite position? Alan offers a biblical approach to correcting your view, one that looks more like using a...
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Get “Yellow & Pink” While You Can
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alan shlemon
On Mar 23, 2021 3:29 AM
Alan recommends a children’s book that shows the absurdity of trying to explain the complexity of creation by chance and time.
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Pick Your Battles with Unbelievers
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tim barnett
On Mar 25, 2021 3:14 AM
Your impulse will be to respond to every challenge, but some doctrines are more central than others, and this hierarchy should impact how we do apologetics with unbelievers.
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How to Receive Critical Feedback
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alan shlemon
On Mar 27, 2021 12:11 AM
It’s possible to learn something from others’ criticisms of your ideas or manner if you humbly pursue the truth. Here are three steps to take when you receive critical feedback.
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Do Not Nod Your Head to Lies
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amy k. hall
On Mar 31, 2021 8:32 PM
If they can get you to say that “biological sex” is a fiction and we don’t know how to tell the difference between boys and girls, they can get you to say anything.
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