The Universe Next Door

What Is The Best Evidence For Design? | Stephen Meyer (Pt. 1) [Doubts About Darwinism Series]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat is Darwins theory of evolution and how can we defend against it? What are some of the best arguments for Design and against evolution? Nick Shalna interviews Dr. Stephen Meyer, a prominent scientist, author and speaker in the Intelligent Design movement in order to get  answers to questions on the Cambrian Explosion, science going secular, and what Darwin did and didn't know about DNA.  Join us for the part one of this interview on our "Doubts About Darwinism" seriesDr Meyer's newest book The Return of the God Hypothesis:https://www.amazon.com/Return-God-Hypothesis-Compelling-Scientific/dp/0062071505/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SU6X71JCIYHO&keywords=the+return+of+the+god+hypothesis&qid=1652735249&sprefix=the+return+of+the+Go%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1Darwins Doubt: https://www.amazon.com/Darwins-Doubt-Explosive-Origin-Intelligent/dp/0062071483/ref=sr_1_1?crid=115J5X78I78KN&keywords=darwins+doubt&qid=1652735278&sprefix=darwins+doubt%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1Dr Meyer's Websites:https://returnofthegodhypothesis.com/https://www.discovery.org/Support the show

How Did Darwinism Influence Racism, Hitler and Eugenics? | Richard Weikart [Doubts About Darwinism Series]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWe talk a lot about critiquing the theory of Darwinian evolution, but what about the real life implications of Darwinism? Nick Shalna interviews Dr. Richard Weikart (Historian, Professor, Author) on the way that Darwin's theory has influenced racism, eugenics, Hitler and abortion, and is still continuing to do so today.Don't forget to share The Universe Next Door with a friend and check back in as our new Series Doubts About Darwinism continues!Dr. Weikart's most recent book: https://www.amazon.com/Darwinian-Racism-Darwinism-Influenced-Nationalism/dp/1637120095/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=richard+weikart&qid=1652287427&sr=8-1Check out Dr. Weikart's articles:https://evolutionnews.org/Support the show

David Berlinski: Darwinism, the Power Struggle of Science, the Big Bang and Gender Studies? [Doubts About Darwinism Series]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna interviews Dr. David Berlinski on the concept of Darwinism, the Big Bang theory, the idea of omnipotence in the realm of science (and scientists), and morality for the first episode of our new series: Doubts about DarwinismDr. Berlinski's most recent book:https://www.amazon.com/Human-Nature-David-Berlinski/dp/1936599716/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O8AKPAGVRIAB&keywords=human+nature+david+berlinski&qid=1652133131&sprefix=human+nature+dav%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1Nick's favorite Berlinski book:https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Delusion-Atheism-Scientific-Pretensions/dp/0465019374/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4QBI1FNSF8VQ&keywords=the+devils+delusion+david+berlinski&qid=1652133162&sprefix=the+devils+del%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1Support the show

What did Jesus say about the Resurrection? [Defending the Resurrection Series Pt. 9]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereAs we wrap up the Defending the Resurrection Series, Nick Shalna gives you a few powerful statements that Jesus Himself made about the resurrection during His ministry on earthShare the Universe Next Door with a friend!Support the show

What is the Best Evidence for the Resurrection? | Gary Habermas [Defending the Resurrection Series Pt. 8]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna and Mike Sherrard are joined by Dr Gary Habermas, an expert on the resurrection, to discuss the best way to practically share the evidence for the resurrection. Make sure to check out part one of this interview on the topic of doubt!Support the show

What do we do with Doubt? | Gary Habermas

Send us your Questions and Comments HereDr. Gary Habermas joins Nick Shalna and Michael Sherrard to discuss the different ways that doubt can manifest itself in the life of the believer as well as in the life of the nonbeliever. Make sure to check out part 2 of this interview where Dr Gary gives us evidence for the resurrection and the best approach to sharing it in conversation!Dr Gary's most recent book:https://www.amazon.com/Risen-Indeed-Historical-Investigation-Resurrection/dp/1683595491/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=risen+indeed&qid=1650920055&sr=8-1The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus:https://www.amazon.com/Case-Resurrection-Jesus-Gary-Habermas/dp/0825427886/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SC2O6Y2RSI3D&keywords=the+case+for+the+resurrection+of+jesus&qid=1650920090&sprefix=the+case+for+the+re%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1Support the show

What was the Nature of Jesus’ Resurrected Body? [Defending the Resurrection Series Pt. 7]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat was the state of Jesus body when He rose from the dead? Was He a ghost or a spirit? Why didn't the Apostles recognize Jesus when they first saw Him post mortem?  What are the implications that this has on our own bodies after we die? Join us as Nick Shalna looks at what the Apostle Paul has to say about Jesus' resurrected body and how it relates to usDon't forget to share the Universe Next Door with a friend!Support the show

Is the Resurrection Based on Mythology? [Defending the Resurrection Series Pt. 6]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat do you say when a friend or coworker makes a claim such as "The resurrection is obviously based on mythology"?  Is the resurrection of Jesus based on myth and legend, such as Osiris and Horus, and can this argument hold up? Where and when did this objection originate? Find out how to defend the truth of the resurrection against these common accusations on The Universe Next DoorBy the way, share The Universe Next Door Podcast with a friend!Support the show

The God Forsaken Son? | Dr. Christopher Gates

Send us your Questions and Comments HereOn this Good Friday special episode, Nick Shalna and Dr. Christopher Gates discuss the famous notion that Jesus was forsaken and separated from God the Father on the cross at Golgotha. Is this really true and what implications does it have for you and your theology? What about the concept of the Trinity being inseparable and God promising not to leave or forsake us? What does Jesus' cry of dereliction, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" actually mean?Oh! And check out Dr. Christopher's podcast Ravel:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ravel/id1460638854Support the show

Do the Gospels Agree on the Resurrection? | Mike Licona [Defending the Resurrection Series Pt. 5]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna and Dr. Tom Woodward interview Dr. Mike Licona, Historian and expert on the resurrection, to find out how reliable the New Testament Gospels are including the 500 witnesses mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15 and Carl Sagan's famous claim that "extraordinary events require extraordinary evidence"Mike’s Website: RisenJesus.comMike’s most recent book:https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Jesus-New-Historiographical-Approach/dp/0830827196/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=O9J8LG85XZ5L&keywords=mike+licona&qid=1649810538&sprefix=mike+licona%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-3Support the show