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The Existence of Jesus and Alternative Gospels | Darrell Bock [Why Should I Trust the New Testament? Pt. 2]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna interviews Dr. Darrell Bock and asks questions related to trusting the New Testament. How do we know Jesus of Nazareth walked the earth in the 1st century? Do the apparent differences found in the four Gospels contradict the idea of the inerrancy of Scripture? And how do we respond to "alternative Gospels", such as the Gospel of Thomas, that seem to suggest that Jesus was much different than what we see in the New Testament? Join us as we discuss a wide range of topics and ideas on why we should trust the New Testament. Don't forget to follow The Universe Next Door and leave a review!Darrell Bocks Table Podcast (also on Apple etc.):https://voice.dts.edu/tablepodcast/Cultural Intelligence Book:https://www.amazon.com/Cultural-Intelligence-Living-Diverse-Pluralistic/dp/1535981938/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3WX3YWBYDLEI&keywords=cultural+intelligence+darrell+bock&qid=1662131913&sprefix=darrell+bock+cultu%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1Jesus the God Man:https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-God-Man-Diversity-Gospel-Portrayals/dp/0801097789/ref=sr_1_1?crid=176TOCS6JDGBS&keywords=darrell+bock+Jesus+God+man&qid=1662131989&sprefix=darrell+bock+jesus+god+man%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1Support the show

Is the New Testament Terribly Altered and Untrustworthy? | Dan Wallace [Why Should I Trust the New Testament? Pt. 1]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat does it mean when New Testament critic Bart Ehrman says that there are more variants in the available New Testament manuscripts than there are words in the New Testament? Was the Bible translated and transmitted like a game of "telephone", leaving us with  hopelessly altered and inaccurate versions of what the New Testament originally said? Nick Shalna and Dr. Tom Woodward are joined by Dr. Dan Wallace, an expert in the area of textual criticism, to answer these questions and give you the confidence necessary for defending the truth of the reliability of Scripture in the area of New Testament Manuscripts. Don't forget to "follow" the podcast and look out for new episodes Monday nights at 6pm!The Center for New Testament Manuscripts Website:https://www.csntm.org/Dr. Wallace's viral video on defending the New Testaments reliability:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ5cgQUJnrI&t=25sSupport the show

Self-Defense, Capital Punishment, Assisted Suicide and Government | Wayne Grudem

Send us your Questions and Comments HereAre you prepared to provide your biblical views on guns, self defense, and assisted suicide in a conversation? What about capital punishment in cases of murder or what the Governments role and extent in society should be? Well Dr Wayne Grudem is, in fact he's written nearly 1300 pages in his Christian Ethics book on how a Christian should view ethical issues from a biblical standpoint. Join us as Nick Shalna discusses these heavy and difficult issues with Dr Grudem. Don't forget to hit follow and share this episode with a friend to start a discussion!The Universe Next Door Survey:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pW3R_zw-fXfcRTpRMsXJS1mblCuZkwfFZ0SoBoJ_n84/viewform?edit_requested=trueChristian Ethics by Wayne Grudem:https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Ethics-Introduction-Biblical-Reasoning/dp/1433549654/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AHWI6IWL0T1P&keywords=wayne+grudem+ethics&qid=1661194016&sprefix=wayne+grudem+ethics%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1Check out Wayne Grudem's Website:http://www.waynegrudem.com/Support the show

What Goes on within Prison Ministry? | Dr John Connell (Nick’s Pastor)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereHave you ever wondered what goes on inside prison walls? We've all seen movies and TV shows that highlight certain aspects of what they're imagined to be, but what's it like to walk with inmates and teach them at a seminary level? What do they do with their education and what sort of impact has the Gospel had on the prison system? Dr John Connell, Nick Shalna's pastor, answers these questions and many more as someone who's taught ministry in prison for years. Don't forget to follow The Universe Next Door Podcast and leave a review!Dr. John Connells Sermons:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLyrVkPPqvJ9hGNmVoPeHKw/videosHalos of Fire: Enjoying a Life Filled with the Power of the Holy Spirit:https://www.amazon.com/Halos-Fire-Enjoying-Filled-Spirit/dp/0971733082/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2H4X6UM4BPUSM&keywords=halos+of+fire+john+connell&qid=1660583306&sprefix=%2Caps%2C326&sr=8-1Dr. John's Sermon at The Great Awokening Conference:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PZVWm-tc_MSupport the show

Former Scientologist, Thetans, John Travolta & Demonic Influences | Athena Dean Holtz

Send us your Questions and Comments HereHave you ever wondered what goes on in the mystical world of Scientology? Well you'll have your questions answered. Nick Shalna interviews Athena Dean Holtz, a former Scientologist who had held a high up position at the Celebrity Centre (yes, they have one) as an OT-3 Sea Org. The discussion uncovers scandal, spiritual abuse, Scientology insider language and concepts such as "Thetans" and the E-meter, and how to prayerfully share the truth of Christ with those in Scientology. Don't forget to "follow" the podcast and share this episode with a friend!Athena Dean Holtz's book Full Circle:https://www.amazon.com/Full-Circle-Coming-Home-Faithfulness-ebook/dp/B0732PTXRR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H68CBXXRRU86&keywords=athena+dean+holtz&qid=1659927295&sprefix=athena+dean+holtz%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1Athena's Website:https://athenadeanholtz.com/Nick's Episode on Worship/False Teaching on Ravel:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nick-shalna-apologetics-worship-and-ratatouille/id1460638854?i=1000559255588Support the show

The Teenage & Young Adult Exodus from the Church | Mike Sherrard

Send us your Questions and Comments HereToday on the Universe Next Door, Nick Shalna and Michael Sherrard (President of the CS Lewis Society) talk about the plaguing issue of teenagers and young adults leaving the church in multitudes. Why is this happening? What questions and concerns are younger church goers having? What can we do about it and are there obvious things that need to change or be restored? Join us as we dive into this issue that is affecting the church and the next generation of believers at large.If you're someone with a question on faith or worldview, please email us at information@apologetics.orgDon't forget to leave a podcast review! TUND Survey:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pW3R_zw-fXfcRTpRMsXJS1mblCuZkwfFZ0SoBoJ_n84/viewform?edit_requested=true7x7 Conversations:https://7x7conversations.org/Nick's Episode on Worship Music on the Ravel Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ravel/id1460638854Support the show

Amazing Ex-Gay Conversion Story and Sharing the Gospel with LGBTQ+ | Becket Cook

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna interviews Becket Cook on how to share the Gospel with those who identify as LGBTQ+. Becket starts off with his incredible testimony on coming to Christ and leaving homosexuality, fame and relationships behind for the one that matters most: his relationship with Jesus Christ. Nick and Becket also discuss the harm in "playing God" that comes about as a result of the transgender ideology that is being pushed on our culture. How do we stand on the solid foundation of Christ in such difficult situations?The Universe Next Door Survey/Free Book Drawing:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pW3R_zw-fXfcRTpRMsXJS1mblCuZkwfFZ0SoBoJ_n84/viewform?edit_requested=trueBecket Cooks Website:https://www.becketcook.com/Beckets Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/BecketCookTUND Episode on LGBTQ+ w/ Sean McDowell:https://www.buzzsprout.com/235413/episodes/10747452Support the show

Diving into the Mystery of Epigenetics | Dr Berkley Gryder & Dr Tom Woodward

Send us your Questions and Comments HereThis week on The Universe Next Door is a guided tour of dazzling new discoveries found in the nucleus of every cell in our bodies. We are joined by Dr. Berkley Gryder, a biochemist and young pioneer in the areas of medical epigenetics in treatment of childhood cancers.  His epigenetics lab at Case Western Reserve in Ohio has revealed a cellular landscape possessing a shocking level of "functional density."  The implications for the Darwin/design question are clear. Support the show

The Buranyi Breakthrough: Is it Finally Time to Move on from Darwin? | Dr Paul Nelson & Dr Tom Woodward

Send us your Questions and Comments HereIn this episode of The Universe Next Door, Dr Tom Woodward interviews Dr Paul Nelson (Discovery Institute) on a new groundbreaking article from The Guardian, a secular organization. In this article, Stephen Buranyi points to the current crisis in Darwinian evolution in which a growing number of scientists believe that it's time to move on from Darwinism, at least in its current state. The Universe Next Door Survey:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pW3R_zw-fXfcRTpRMsXJS1mblCuZkwfFZ0SoBoJ_n84/viewform?edit_requested=truePaul Nelson:https://www.discovery.org/p/nelson/The Guardian Article:https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/jun/28/do-we-need-a-new-theory-of-evolutionSupport the show