Alan explains how he answers whether he would allow a homosexual couple to stay the night at his house. He also provides a principle that helps him address a variety of similar dilemmas.Von Alan Shlemon

Alan discusses two problems he has with the Quran’s reference to crucifixion and explains why that’s a huge problem for Muslims.Von Alan Shlemon

A video was leaked showing leadership at Andy Stanley’s church explaining how they minister to children who identify as transgender or experience gender dysphoria. Alan explains three concerns with their approach.Von Alan Shlemon

Alan explains why people don’t like to argue, and then explains why it’s essential that we learn to argue well.Von Alan Shlemon

Alan responds to the common claim that Jesus never said anything about homosexuality.Von Alan Shlemon

Alan explains why the word, “Allah” is not a general term for God.Von Alan Shlemon

Alan responds to the claim that children should be required to consent to puberty.Von Alan Shlemon

Some skeptics of Christianity allege that the Bible, like Islam, commands Christians to kill apostates. Alan addresses this claim and explains the three steps he took to resolve this challenge.Von Alan Shlemon

Alan wrote two critical articles about the film, 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture, prior to ever watching the film. Now that he's seen it, Alan evaluates whether his assessment was correct.Von Alan Shlemon

Alan offers two reasons why every Christian should study how to interpret the Bible.Von Alan Shlemon

Alan provides three tips for how to properly engage online.Von Alan Shlemon

Alan addresses the claim that because Eve was formed from a male rib, she represents the first transgender woman. Consequently, the Bible (and God) permits transgenderism.Von Alan Shlemon

Alan explains the importance of not speaking in Christianese when you're sharing your Christian convictions.Von Alan Shlemon

Alan points out how the interpretive mistakes made by pro-gay theology advocates today have been made in the past.Von Alan Shlemon

Alan offers eight tips to help someone who is interested in pursuing part-time or full-time apologetics ministry.Von Alan Shlemon

Should a Christian attend a same-sex wedding? Alan has attended a same-sex wedding in the past, but believes he made the wrong decision. In this episode, he unpacks his past reasoning, explains why he was mistaken, and offers a practical alternative.Von Alan Shlemon

Alan explains what would happen if someone was to go back in time to 1946 and stop the RSV Bible translation team from using the word “homosexuals.” He unpacks whether this would change the Bible’s teaching on marriage, homosexuality, and sexual ethics today.Von Alan Shlemon

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

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

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 with them? Alan unpacks his thoughts on this thorny dilemma.Von Alan Shlemon

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 conference, including three major concerns.Von Alan Shlemon

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.Von Alan Shlemon

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

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.Von Alan Shlemon

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