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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.

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Clear-Thinking Christianity Topic: Theology

Discrimination Is Legitimate When the Distinction Is Relevant

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

If two guys walk into a bar and the bartender says, “I can’t serve people like you—get out!” Is that wrong? Illegal? One can’t say until one knows why the discrimination is occurring.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

Target, Transgender, and the Use of Bathrooms and Fitting Rooms

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...”

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

We Perceive the Moral Reality around Us

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

There‘s a similarity between our ability to perceive (and have knowledge of) moral reality and our ability to perceive physical reality.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

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...

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

Questions about Transgender Theories to Consider

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...

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Intersex People Don’t Prove There Are More Than Two Sexes

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.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Does Having Homosexual Friends Mean You’re Unequally Yoked?

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...

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

The Back of the Book

Web Content Article · By melinda penner On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM

Since God has created every one of us and He’s given us His manual for what we need to know, Christians have some insight that others may not have because they’re still running from God.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

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.

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Clear-Thinking Christianity Topic: Science

We’re Seeing a Clash of Worldviews, Not an Inevitable Force of Progress

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

Our societal conflict over sexuality comes down to our opposing views on what it means to be human.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

Treat Transgender People with Kindness

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.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

What’s Wrong with Religious Pluralism?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM

Many people think all religions are equally true, but this isn’t possible. Here’s why.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

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.

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

You Don’t Need to Believe in God to Know What’s Right and Wrong, But…

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

Tim Barnett gives a great illustration to help explain the nature of the problem with atheism and objective morality.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

Truth Is Narrow and Exclusive for Everybody

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

Watch a fun little video from Impact 360 on relativism, tolerance, and Christianity’s claim to be objectively true.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

In Conversations On Cultural Issues, Get to the Root of the Worldview

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

The cultural debates happening today offer us opportunities to talk about the fundamental worldviews behind the divide.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

If Morality Comes from a “Good” Society, We’re in Trouble

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

If the goodness we desire is not inherently in people, and there is no moral standard higher than society, how could “goodness” ever reign in a society?

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

Force Is Required to Override Belief in Reality

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?

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

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...

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Clear-Thinking Christianity Topic: Science

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...

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Clear-Thinking Christianity Topic: Other Worldviews

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...

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Clear-Thinking Christianity Topic: History

An Explanation of “Worldview”

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM

What is a worldview? Sean McDowell gives a brief explanation.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

#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.

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: #STRask Topic: Theology

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.

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

Learn How to Talk about Gender

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.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

A Victory for Free Speech in the UK

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...

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Does Gender Identity Matter?

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.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

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.

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

Can You Ground Objective Morality in a God That Does Not Exist?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM

Can a person who believes in a God that does not exist still have a good grounding for objective morality? The distinction between “in principle” and “in reality” is crucial to answering...

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

The Cruel Logic of Naturalism’s “Morality”

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM

In this intense short film, a professor finds himself facing someone who embodies the naturalistic ideas about morality he’s been promoting, and it doesn’t turn out well for him.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

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...

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

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.

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

Critical Theory vs. Christianity

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM

The ideas of critical theory are driving much of our current cultural conversation, even among some Christians, but are they compatible with Christianity?

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

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.

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

Overview of a New Book on the Transgender Movement

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.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Tips to Remember When Responding to the Problem of Evil

Web Content Article · By aaron brake On Jul 30, 2019 11:30 PM

The most common objection raised against Christian theism is the problem of evil. Here are some tips to help you prepare your answer to this inevitable question.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

Do Christians Hate People Who Identify as Gay or Lesbian?

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.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Embracing the Absurd

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.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Truth and Compassion on Homosexuality?

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...

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

The Myth That Same-Sex Parenting Makes No Difference

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.”

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

A Response to Atheistic Moral Platonism

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Oct 2, 2019 9:20 PM

Some atheists who believe in objective moral values and duties argue that they’re simply brute facts of the universe, existing without explanation or foundation. Here’s how you can respond.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

Would Proving Christianity False Be a Good or Bad Thing?

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Oct 2, 2019 9:25 PM

The answer to whether or not proving Christianity false would be a good thing depends on whether or not Christianity is true, whether or not God exists, and what kind of “good” we’re talking about.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

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

How Relativism Leads to Intolerance and Rage

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Nov 25, 2019 1:26 AM

Relativism was embraced by our culture as a way to put an end to conflicts, but its result has been the exact opposite. Here’s why.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

Are We All Atheists?

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Dec 2, 2019 1:14 AM

Here’s a simple and clear response from William Lane Craig to the increasingly common charge from atheists, “We’re both atheists about most gods. I just believe in one fewer God than you do.”

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

What’s the Best Explanation?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Dec 4, 2019 12:20 AM

We commonly use a powerful and rational process to draw conclusions from evidence, and we can use this process to make a case for Christianity. Here’s how.

Media Type: Article 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

#STRask: November 11, 2019

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.

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: #STRask Topic: Bioethics

#STRask: November 14, 2019

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.

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: #STRask Topic: Sexuality and Gender

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