
STR speaker Alan Shlemon provides a monthly update while answering questions across a wide range of topics including criticisms of Christianity.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 99 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

Alan briefly unpacks three reasons why daily Bible reading should be a priority.
Many of the institutions and values our society cherishes exist because Christianity transformed our world. Alan explains one of the most significant changes the Christian worldview made in our culture.
Alan answers the challenge that the disciples embellished their depiction of Jesus over time.
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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I appreciate the questions allen tackles in this show.
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
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!
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!
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
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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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