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Thinking Out Loud with Alan Shlemon

Alan Shlemon
Christianity
LGBT Community
Homosexuality
Christian Values
Apologetics
Pro-Gay Theology
Conscience
Leviticus
Christian Sexual Ethics
Transgender Pronoun Use
Religious Convictions
Pornea
God
Transgenderism
Jesus Christ
Bible Interpretation
Islam
Mark
Revelation
Quran

STR speaker Alan Shlemon provides a monthly update while answering questions across a wide range of topics including criticisms of Christianity.

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Alan briefly unpacks three reasons why daily Bible reading should be a priority.

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Alan provides five principles to help you, as a parent, determine the right age to begin telling your kids about homosexuality and transgender ideology.

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Alan Shlemon
Host of Thinking Out Loud, Alan Shlemon is a speaker and apologist focusing on Christian ethics, contemporary issues, and providing thoughtful responses to criticisms of Christianity.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 225 ratings
  • Concise nuggets of reasoning

    I appreciate the questions allen tackles in this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gael name not taken
    Canada10 months ago
  • Not learning anything of use.

    Alan reduces the most complex issues of our time into 5-20 minute sound bytes, because he bypasses any explanation of "X" belief/theology and jumps straight into practical application of "X" belief. Sound logic cannot be built on unexplained premises.

    But if you want to feel a sense of martyrdom, listen to the latest episode (3/14/24) in which Alan compares declining to attend a gay wedding to... refusing to worship idols? As in, the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego who decided to die ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    es.olson
    United States2 years ago
  • My new favorite podcast for 2024

    Short but very informative on questions I’ve thought a lot about but are rarely addressed straightforwardly. Learning from this podcast will make having discussions about difficult issues so much easier. Thank you Alan and Stand to Reason!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GretchenCarpeDiem
    United States2 years ago
  • Clear thinking, concise points

    I love Alan’s ability to take difficult, controversial issues and present them clearly, analyze them from a biblical perspective, and provide concise points to make his case. So helpful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TinyMom63
    United States3 years ago
  • Helps me to think clearly!

    I love how Alan takes apart the rhetorical slight of hand and breaks it down so that we can clearly see the failures of bad thinking. I always start out thinking, “Ok, I know what they’re saying has to be wrong, but it sounds very persuasive. How can I understand this correctly?” And by the end I’ve said, “ Aha! That’s so simple!” I love this podcast, but I have to admit that I very often have to listen to an episode more than once or twice to fully understand what’s going on. What Alan lays out... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mtharpooner
    United States4 years ago

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Feedback suggests that while some find the content extremely valuable, others feel it oversimplifies complex issues, particularly around LGBTQ topics.

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This podcast addresses a variety of topics related to Christianity, with a particular focus on moral and ethical issues from a Christian perspective. It engages listeners with discussions surrounding complex societal questions such as homosexuality, transgenderism, and how modern cultural views intersect with traditional Christian beliefs. Episodes often include practical guidance for navigating challenging conversations, responding to criticism, and understanding biblical teachings in contemporary contexts. Notably, the podcast emphasizes clarity in communication and encourages critical thinking among its audience, making it a distinct resource for believers looking to articulate their faith in today's society.

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