Episodes

Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Send us your Questions and Comments HereHow does it benefit us when we view the coming of the Messiah with the Old Testament story in mind? Does the Bible tell us when the Savior of the world would come and where He would come from? Are there crucial details about the Old Testament prophecies of Jesus that are often over looked? Join us as we discuss some of the most important Messianic prophecies in the Bible and why Jesus is the only One who could fulfill them. Support the show

Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Was discipleship "hacked" early in church history? How does discipleship merge with apologetics and what can we do to be sure we are following Christ to the best of the ability that He gives us? Join us in exploring these questions as Nick Shalna and Dr. Tom Woodward interview Dennis Allen, author of The Disciple Dilemma and former US Air Force pilot. The Disciple Dilemma:https://www.amazon.com/Disciple-Dilemma-Rethinking-Reforming-Discipleship/dp/1631957821/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CFZHCE59GAW0&keywords=The+disciple+dilemma&qid=1666637835&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjA0IiwicXNhIjoiMC42NiIsInFzcCI6IjAuOTMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=the+disciple+dilem%2Caps%2C411&sr=8-1Support the show

Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat does the Apostle Paul intend to communicate when he tells us that Jesus is the image of the invisible God? Do we see Jesus make appearances as the visible Yahweh in the Old Testament? What is the "Two Powers of Heaven" theology and what does it have to do with this passage? Would you be interested in giving to support The Universe Next Door?https://apologetics.org/donate/No, I didn't make this stuff up. Check out Michael Heiser's book Unseen Realm:https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Realm-Recovering-Supernatural-Worldview/dp/B099NSCP9J/ref=sr_1_4?crid=GLXMQ23O1QLD&keywords=unseen+realm&qid=1672330563&sprefix=unseen+realm%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-4Support the show

Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Send us your Questions and Comments Here Does the idea of God’s wrath make you uncomfortable, or are there aspects that you may not understand? Nick Shalna is joined by Dr. Christopher Gates to discuss the wrath of God and some of the implications of it. Support the show

Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Send us your Questions and Comments HereJoin us tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6pm as Nick Shalna discusses the idea of what the Bible tells us about the wrath of God and it's implications with Dr. Christopher GatesIf you have any questions on this topic or anything related in the mean time, send them to information@apologetics.org BEFORE tomorrow night!Tickets for Patterns of Evidence Sinai Movie Release:https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Evidence-Exodus-Kevin-Sorbo/dp/B010X3MV78/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=patterns+of+exodus&qid=1663875372&sr=8-2Last Podcast Episode:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11431592-is-there-really-such-a-thing-as-neutralitySupport the show

Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat does someone actually mean when they claim to be "neutral" on moral and religious issues? Is there such a thing? What does the Bible have to say about this topic and how does Christ want us to respond? Check out this teaching by Nick Shalna on how Jesus healing on the Sabbath day in Luke 6 relates to the idea of "no neutrality." Don't forget to "follow" the Podcast!Some of Nicks Other Sermons:Why Does the Resurrection Matter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emu8Ub7jSp4&t=1424sProper Worship - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYti4JA5zzI&t=319sSupport the show

Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Send us your Questions and Comments HereIs there historical or archeological evidence that the biblical Exodus actually happened? Did Moses really lead roughly two million Israelites out of Egypt and to Mount Sinai, despite the many difficulties that would have surfaced during such an intense journey? If so, why isn't there more physical evidence left behind? Tim Mahoney, director of "Patterns of Evidence", joins us to discuss the details of a literal biblical Exodus. Get your tickets for Journey to Mount Sinai:https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Patterns-Of-Evidence-Journey-to-Mount-SinaiPatterns of Evidence - The Exodus:https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Evidence-Exodus-Kevin-Sorbo/dp/B010X3MV78/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=patterns+of+exodus&qid=1663875372&sr=8-2Tim's Website:https://thinkingmanfilms.com/Support the show

Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Send us your Questions and Comments HereHave you ever been in a position where you want to share the gospel with someone but you don't know how to start the conversation? How about when a discussion seems to be going well and then all of a sudden someone asks you a question that you have no idea how to answer? Greg Koukl, the author of Tactics, joins us to give helpful tips and ideas on how to have productive conversations for the Kingdom of God. Join our email list to hear the extended interview video on the link between Greg's Story of Reality and C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity!Information@apologetics.orgCheck out last weeks episode - 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-episodeQ&A:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11326331-q-a-what-is-false-teaching-should-i-listen-to-bethel-and-hillsongSupport the show

Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Send us your Questions and Comments HereCheck out the original episode here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/235413/episodes/11313129Also, don’t forget to hit follow and join us next Monday night for Greg Koukl!Support the show

Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Send us your Questions and Comments HereWith all of the crazy stuff being said about a handful of popular churches today, what do we do in regard to the music we play and sing that comes from these organizations? Could there be more to this topic than just the lyrics of songs that we sing? What does the Bible have to say about worship, and is there such a thing as worship that God would reject? Why is false teaching such a big deal and should we really pay attention to it? Join us as we discover key markers along God's path to true and passionate worship.Also, be sure to check out our Q&A on this topic:https://www.buzzsprout.com/235413/episodes/11326331Support the show