Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast Alan Shlemon on the Topics of Jesus’ Deity in the Gospels and Transgenderism
Aug 20, 2025
Alan Shlemon, a senior apologist at Stand to Reason, joins to tackle the pressing topics of transgenderism and the misconceptions surrounding Jesus' identity in the Gospels. He discusses how recent societal shifts have impacted discussions on gender identity and the potential consequences for youth. Shlemon also debunks the myth that the Gospel writers embellished Jesus' divine nature over time, asserting the reliability of their accounts and highlighting the consistency of Christological views from the earliest texts.
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Training Church Leaders In Egypt
- Alan describes training Egyptian pastors and leaders in theology and apologetics.
- He takes culturally proximate leaders to regional hubs so they return better equipped to serve locally.
Cultural Surge After Same‑Sex Marriage
- Transgender identification surged culturally after same-sex marriage legalization and media attention.
- Alan views much of the rise as social contagion and a trendy social phenomenon for some populations.
