The Universe Next Door

Why Does Jesus Call Himself the 'Son of Man?'

This episode examines why Jesus refers to Himself as the "Son of Man," tracing the term back to Daniel 7 and its Old Testament context.
It explains how Jesus’ words about coming on the clouds and sitting at the right hand of the Ancient of Days were recognized by Jewish leaders as claims to deity, and how the passage relates to the divine council and the two powers in heaven.
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What No One Expected of the Messiah

Have you ever wondered why there were certain expectations in the New Testament as to what Jesus was expected to do?
Nick explores first-century Jewish expectations about the coming Messiah, which Old Testament prophecies were recognized and which were missed, and how Jesus’ miracles, exorcisms, death, and resurrection fulfilled Scripture (and extra-biblical expectations) in surprising ways.
 
Most Recent Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baptism-the-didache-and-is-kjv-the-best-translation-q-a/id1464590061?i=1000728116685
Revelation 12 Reference:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-convincing-case-for-when-jesus-was-born-and/id1464590061?i=1000681579680
Jesus Taking Back His Territory:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-divine-council-and-the-significance-of-70/id1464590061?i=1000641197724

Baptism, the Didache, and is KJV the Best Translation? (Q&A)

Answers to listener questions on baptism (including the Didache and immersion), King James–only claims and textual criticism, and how the Septuagint shapes New Testament readings.
The episode also discusses whether all religions can be true, how Jesus claims deity in the Gospels, differing views on sin, and the Gospels as ancient Greco-Roman biography.
 
Related Episodes:
Most Recent Q&A: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q-a-salvation-dispensationalism-roman-catholicism/id1464590061?i=1000714379180
Jesus' Deity in Mark Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/did-jesus-claim-to-be-god-in-the-book-of-mark/id1464590061?i=1000679935739

A Nation on the Edge: The Four Stages of Ideological Subversion and Charlie Kirk

This episode reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and uses Yuri Bezmenov’s four stages of ideological subversion—demoralization, destabilization, crisis, and normalization—to explain where the nation stands and what may come next.
It urges Christians to pray for Kirk’s family and the country, to expose and call out agendas, to avoid provocation, and to act faithfully and wisely in public life and at church.
We have a God-given responsibility to react in a godly manner. 
 
Yuri Bezmenov Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yErKTVdETpw&t=4482s
Christian Nationalism: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christian-nationalism-what-you-need-to-know/id1464590061?i=1000674050705

Q&A: Salvation, Dispensationalism, Roman Catholicism

This weeks Q&A includes topics such as dispensationalism, salvation by faith alone, and doctrine left in the dark for 1500 years. 
 
Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for the next Q&A

Was the Early Church Roman Catholic?

In this episode, we address the rising interest among young people in traditional churches, focusing on a popular Roman Catholic video that claims the early church was entirely Catholic.
We analyze the dialogue between Protestants and Catholics, particularly concerning interpretations of scripture and the authority of early church figures. This episode questions whether historical interpretations should be seen as infallible and explores how early church beliefs compare to modern Protestant views, particularly in areas like the Eucharist and church hierarchy.
 
Video Referenced:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4bIcU2JO4Y&t=167s
 
Suggested Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-divine-council-and-the-significance-of-70/id1464590061?i=1000641197724

Is Jesus' God's First and Greatest Created Being?

Is Jesus a created being, or is He indeed truly God and truly man? Join us as we dissect the scriptural affirmations of Christ's deity, focusing on pivotal terms like "image of the invisible God" and "firstborn over all creation." We aim to clear the confusion surrounding these terms, firmly establishing Jesus's unique position as the Creator of everything.
As always, we welcome your inquiries and thoughts at: information@apologetics.org
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The Unforgivable Sin, What Angels Look Like, and OT Prophecy (Q&A)

Join us for the final part of our series where we respond to intriguing questions posed by young adults. In this episode, we explore theological puzzles such as the nature of the unforgivable sin, the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, and the perplexing question of what angels actually look like. We also discuss whether Jesus explicitly claimed to be God and the complexities surrounding the idea of greater and lesser sins. 
 
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Check Out These Episodes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/40-thought-provoking-questions-from-young-adults-part-2/id1464590061?i=1000699694969
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/40-thought-provoking-questions-from-young-adults-pt-1/id1464590061?i=1000698783821
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/angels-cherubim-seraphim-and-the-spiritual-realm-who/id1464590061?i=1000641894301
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/did-jesus-abolish-the-law-laying-down-the-law-series-pt-2/id1464590061?i=1000625313414

What Are the Implications and Consequences of AI? | Alycia Wood and Emily Marasco

Special guests Alycia Wood and Emily Marasco from Apologetics Inc. join to explore the world of Artificial Intelligence and its ethical implications. In this episode, they discuss whether AI is inherently unethical and delve into the creative process behind the technology. Is there a larger purpose behind AI? Also, what is "AI Jesus"? 
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The New Pyramid Discovery is Crazier Than You Think (Plus Mr. Beast Suspicion)

Welcome to Couch Talk Conspiracies on The Universe Next Door. This episode dives into the groundbreaking discovery of massive structures beneath the pyramids of Giza, challenging the long-held beliefs about the pyramids being tombs for Pharaohs built 4500 years ago. The sonar technology has suggested the existence of spiraling structures, possibly extending miles underground, raising questions about the pyramids' true purpose. As experts prepare to release more detailed findings, this revelation has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of human history and ancient civilizations. Join us as we explore the potential implications and controversies surrounding this extraordinary discovery.
 
Most Recent CTC Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ctc-could-america-really-have-a-civil-war/id1464590061?i=1000674783485
Most Recent TUND Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/40-thought-provoking-questions-from-young-adults-part-2/id1464590061?i=1000699694969
 
Sources:
https://www.egyptindependent.com/controversial-study-claims-massive-structures-discovered-under-pyramids-in-
 
egypt/https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/egypts-iconic-sphinx-may-have-begun-as-natural-carving-by-the-
 
wind/https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn174-pyramid-precision/