The Universe Next Door

The Wonder of God from a Movie Maker’s Perspective | Lad Allen

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna interviews Lad Allen, co-creator of Illustra Media and the John 1010 Project,  on various topics surrounding God's creation's beauty and its theological truth. Can we see God's creativity even in a blade of grass or a mushroom? What about God's compassion and attention to our needs through pain and suffering?  Join us on a journey about the wonder, creativity, and care of our loving Creator. Send in your questions now to information@apologetics.org for the Q&A on the last Friday of the month!The John 1010 Project Website:https://thejohn1010project.com/Illustra Media Films:https://illustramedia.com/Support the show

Why the Evidence for the Resurrection is Overwhelming | Gary Habermas

Send us your Questions and Comments HereDid Jesus die on the cross or was it a hoax? Did the Apostles steal His body to stage the greatest heist ever? Can the details surrounding the resurrection be verified or should they be in the category of ancient mythology? Join us as Dr. Gary Habermas, the worlds leading expert in the study of the resurrection, presents strong and convincing evidence for the resurrection that every Christian should be prepared to defend.Send your questions to information@apologetics.org prior to April 28 for the next Q&A!Last Q&A:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12556528-q-a-jesus-revolution-egalitarianism-romans-9Gary Habermas's Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@garyhabermas1473Dr. Gary's Website:https://www.garyhabermas.com/Suggested Scripture Reading:1 Corinthians 15John 20-21Support the show

Q&A: Jesus Revolution, Egalitarianism, Romans 9

Send us your Questions and Comments HereCheck out our Q&A and send your questions to information@apologetics.org for next month!Episodes referenced: The "satan" in Job:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11692097-the-serpent-and-the-guardian-cherub-who-is-satan-part-1What is Predestination?:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12386467-how-should-we-understand-predestination-and-foreknowledgeShould We Listen to Music from Bethel and Hillsong?:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11313129-should-i-listen-to-music-from-bethel-hillsong-and-elevation-full-episodeSupport the show

Revelation, Modern Demon Possession, and Lesser-Known Gospel Insights | Craig Keener

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat are some of the amazing insights that the common reader of the Bible might pass over and never know it? Does demon possession still happen today? How can someone understand the book of Revelation without having a PhD? Join us as Bible commentator Craig Keener takes us on a journey through some of the lesser-known but most mind-blowing insights in the New Testament. Support the show

His Only Son - Abraham and Isaac | David Helling

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhy did God call Abraham to offer up his son Isaac in Genesis 22? How old was Isaac and are the child depictions that we often see actually accurate? How does this story point to ultimate fulfillment in Christ? Why does the world call this event "controversial"? Nick Shalna is joined by David Helling, the Writer and Director of the new feature film "His Only Son", to discuss the purpose and impact of this new movie about Abraham's story. *The sooner you see His Only Son, the better. If Christian movies have a good initial reaction in theaters, they will remain in the theaters for a longer period of time!Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for the Q&A coming up next Friday!Get your Ticket for His Only Son here or at your local theater:https://www.angel.com/tickets/his-only-son?slug=his-only-son&zip=33756&date=2023-03-31Support the show

How to Engage the Culture with the Beauty of the Gospel | Paul Gould

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna interviews Dr. Paul Gould, author of Cultural Apologetics, on how to accurately and creatively engage a lost culture with the good news of Jesus Christ. How can we reach people where they currently are with the gospel? How do we be careful not to compromise the gospel and proclaim God's Word accurately? How does the Apostle Paul use this approach in Acts 17? Join us in discussing the way forward to reaching this generation with the gospel. Send your questions about faith and worldview to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on Friday, March 31!Cultural Apologetics Book:https://www.amazon.com/Cultural-Apologetics-Conscience-Imagination-Disenchanted/dp/0310530490/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LIC62T28E1X5&keywords=paul+gould&qid=1678996730&sprefix=paul+goul%2Caps%2C341&sr=8-1Good and True Story Book:https://www.amazon.com/Good-True-Story-Understanding-Universe/dp/1587435195/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2LIC62T28E1X5&keywords=paul+gould&qid=1678996766&sprefix=paul+goul%2Caps%2C341&sr=8-2Support the show

Untwisting Scripture: The Most Misunderstood Bible Verses and Concepts (Part 1)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereIn the first part of this new sporadic series, Nick Shalna address some of the most misunderstood Bible verses and concepts and shows us why God's intended meaning is always better.  What happens "when two or three gather?" Why did God tell Habakkuk that he wouldn't believe God even if He told Him what He was doing? Have John 3:18 and John 3:36 been forgotten? Our Q&A is coming up on Friday night March 31! Send your questions now to information@apologetics.org to have your question answered on the show.Should I listen to Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11313129-should-i-listen-to-music-from-bethel-hillsong-and-elevation-full-episodeWhat is the Wrath of God?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11481572-what-is-the-wrath-of-god-dr-christopher-gates-full-episodeVerses:Habakkuk 1:5John 3:17Matthew 18:20James 2:24Support the show

How Should We Understand Predestination and Foreknowledge? (Romans 9-11 Series)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhen the Apostle Paul uses the term "predestined" in Romans 8 and Ephesians 1, what is he intending to communicate? Why has this concept divided so many? Can we as Christians better understand this term in a way that points to God's compassion and redemption? Join us as we discuss the biblical idea of predestination that has (possibly) been lost in church history!Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for the Q&A that will take place on the last Friday of the month!Suggested Scripture Reading:Romans 8Ephesians 11 Timothy 1Support the show

The Most Common Questions About Christianity (The Trinity, Salvation, Existence of Jesus)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna answers and gives tips for responding to the most common questions asked about Christianity today. How do we explain the Trinity? Are all sins equal? Can I lose my salvation? Did Jesus really exist? Don't forget to send your questions to information@apologetics.org for the Q&A at the end of the month!Dan Wallace: Is the New Testament Terribly Altered and Untrustworthy?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11224460-is-the-new-testament-terribly-altered-and-untrustworthy-dan-wallace-why-should-i-trust-the-new-testament-pt-1One of my Favorite Episodes from our Cultural Issues Series (Becket Cook):https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11024909-amazing-ex-gay-conversion-story-and-sharing-the-gospel-with-lgbtq-becket-cookSupport the show

Q&A: Divine Council, Satan in Job, Ancient Near Eastern Culture

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhy does the divine council worldview matter? Is "the satan" in Job the same character as the cosmic evil being we know as Satan? Why do Ancient Near Eastern culture and the intertestamental period matter?Send in your questions for the next Q&A to information@apologetics.org! The View that Changed the Way I Read My Bible:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bibleWho is Satan Series - First Episode: https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11692097-the-serpent-and-the-guardian-cherub-who-is-satan-part-1Biola Article Referenced:https://www.biola.edu/blogs/good-book-blog/2021/why-michael-heiser-is-probably-wrong-about-satan-in-the-book-of-jobSupport the show