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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:49 PM
Greg and Alan give Christians some principles to guide them in their relationships with people who identify as transgender.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:49 PM
How do you start a conversation about spiritual matters with a non-believer? Here are ten ideas to help you get started.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:49 PM
One fun and effective means of helping your child memorize information is through call outs, where the parent calls out a word or phrase, and the child responds. Here are some examples.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:50 PM
Tim Barnett is on a timer, and answers questions about Hell, the Kingdom of God, and if Christianity were false.
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Web Content Article · By melinda penner On Jun 27, 2019 9:50 PM
A pediatrician, an endocrinologist, and a psychiatrist explain their concerns about the medical treatments being given to children with gender dysphoria.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:50 PM
Here’s a collection of short, engaging videos (and one booklet) you can use as tools for starting conversations about Christianity with your friends.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:51 PM
Most bad ideas can be exposed with one of two tactics. If you learn them, you’ll be able to address numerous challenges on various topics.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:51 PM
When talking to your Muslim friends, the Gospel is offensive enough; don’t add any more offense to it.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:53 PM
In an interview in The Guardian, a man who is detransitioning after living 20 years as a woman explains why he regrets transitioning as a 19-year-old.
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Web Content Article · By brian seagraves On Jun 27, 2019 9:54 PM
Sometimes, disagreeing is the most loving thing we can do, but disagreeing in a way that isn’t disagreeable is a skill that takes practice to develop.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:54 PM
Alliance Defending Freedom summarizes their concern with this bill by stating that it is “content-based speech regulation and impermissibly burdens free exercise of religion.”
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:55 PM
Jesus asked 284 questions during evangelistic conversations in the Gospels, and we should take a cue from our Master. Here are four reasons why questions are so powerful.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:55 PM
Would you like to improve your ability to engage others in spiritual conversations? Do what Jesus did 284 times in the Gospels. Find out what that is in this episode.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:55 PM
Alan Shlemon fills in for Greg today and answers questions about God commanding the death of unborn babies, ungodly spirituality in movies, and an aspect of humanity a materialist would have...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:55 PM
Alan Shlemon fills in for Greg and answers questions about when a baby receives his or her soul, demonic activity during the time of Jesus, spiritual gifts, and whether a pastor can lose his...
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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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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:56 PM
I was recently asked (by email) what I think of two male Christians with same-sex attraction (SSA) pursuing a platonic relationship together.
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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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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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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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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:58 PM
What would you do if your homosexual friend or family member were to interpret your biblical stance against homosexual behavior as a lack of love towards them?
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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...”
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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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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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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...
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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.
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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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...
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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