Thinking Out Loud with Alan Shlemon
Alan ShlemonSTR speaker Alan Shlemon provides a monthly update while answering questions across a wide range of topics including criticisms of Christianity.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 16 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||
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Alan responds to three common arguments that enlist eunuchs to support transgender ideology.
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Alan responds to a transgender ideology advocate who argues against the sex binary in human beings.
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- Concise nuggets of reasoning
I appreciate the questions allen tackles in this show.
Apple Podcasts5gael name not taken
Canadaa year 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 Podcasts1es.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 Podcasts5GretchenCarpeDiemUnited States3 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 Podcasts5TinyMom63United 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 Podcasts5mtharpoonerUnited States4 years ago
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This program presents a conservative Christian perspective on cultural and theological issues, often analyzing controversial topics through a biblical lens. Episodes frequently tackle questions about sexuality, Islam, abortion, the reliability of scripture, and the interplay between faith and public life, offering practical arguments and structured reasoning. A notable strength is his ability to distill complex debates into concise, persuasive points, while maintaining a winsome, approachable tone. It's especially helpful for listeners who want clear, theologically grounded responses to tough questions and a framework for charitable yet firm dialogue. A unique aspect is the consistent emphasis on reasoning, apologetics, and direct engagemen... more
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