The Universe Next Door

Is There Really Such A Thing as Neutrality?

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

Is There Evidence for a Biblical Mass exodus from Egypt? | Tim Mahoney (Patterns of Evidence)

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

How to Effectively Share and Defend Your Faith in a Conversation | Greg Koukl

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

Q&A: What is False Teaching? Should I listen to Bethel and Hillsong?

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

Should I Listen To Music From Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation? (FULL Episode)

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

Should we Listen to Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation? PROMO

Send us your Questions and Comments HereCome back tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 6pm EST!Support the show

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