The Universe Next Door

Cancel Culture and Corruption in Entertainment | Kevin Sorbo

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna interviews actor Kevin Sorbo (Hercules, God's Not Dead) on his experience as a Christian conservative in Hollywood. How do we respond to cancel culture? Why are we seeing so much corruption and ideology in movies and television? Is there any hope for family centered entertainment? Kevin provides a unique perspective on these cultural issues as someone who's witnessed them all first hand. Kevin Sorbos Websites:Sorbostudios.comhttp://www.kevinsorbo.net/Support the show

Discussing LGBTQ+ and Defining Sexuality | Sean McDowell

Send us your Questions and Comments HereThis week on our new series focused on responding to cultural and ethical issues, Nick Shalna and Mike Sherrard have a conversation with Dr Sean McDowell on how to define sexuality from a biblical standpoint and how a Christian can engage in the LGBTQ+ discussion with both truth and grace. We also get a sneak peak at Sean's soon to be released book, A Rebel's Manifesto coming out July 5!Don't forget to share The Universe Next Door with a friend and check out our short Podcast  survey/book drawing at Apologetics.orgSurvey/Free Book Drawing: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13tYzUbq9scHJk5G_N7RHaUHOy8PiA008Xj54LH6piXc/viewform?edit_requested=trueSean McDowells New Book:https://www.amazon.com/Rebels-Manifesto-Choosing-Justice-Todays/dp/1496443926/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TY4U20QX1IWQ&keywords=a+rebels+manifesto&qid=1654547866&sprefix=a+rebels+manifesto%2Caps%2C381&sr=8-1Chasing Love: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Love-Relationships-Confused-Culture/dp/1087707293/ref=sr_1_omk_3?crid=K9YMM8R1Y6Y3&keywords=chasing+love&qid=1654547900&sprefix=chasing+love%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-3Sean's Website:https://seanmcdowell.org/Support the show

Responding to the Most Common Pro-Choice Arguments | Scott Klusendorf

Send us your Questions and Comments HereIn the first episode of our brand new series aimed at responding to cultural and ethical issues, Nick Shalna and Mike Sherrard (President of the CS Lewis Society) interview Scott Klusendorf to discuss issues regarding the topic of abortion such as how to continue the fight for life after Roe V Wade is potentially overturned, what the major issues with abortion are, and how to answer the most common pro-choice arguments. We pray that you would have the courage to share this episode or start a conversation with a friend!Scott's book The Case for Life: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Life-Equipping-Christians-Culture/dp/1433503204/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HQ8OQD1O6BPC&keywords=the+case+for+life&qid=1653929123&sprefix=the+case+for+life%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1Scott's Website - Life Training Institute: https://prolifetraining.com/about-speaker/scott-klusendorf/Support the show

Biochemist: Did Science Get Evolution Backwards and How Complex is Life? | Michael Behe [Doubts About Darwinism Series]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna interviews Dr. Michael Behe (Biochemist, prominent author and professor) on a wide variety of topics relating to evolution such as the irreducible complexity of life, the idea of genes breaking and the difference between science now and 150 years ago when Darwin's theory was born. If you are under the impression that we already know everything about biology, join us as Dr. Behe informs us of radical discoveries made just over the last 20 years!Dr Behe's most recent book Darwin Devolves:https://www.amazon.com/Darwin-Devolves-Science-Challenges-Evolution/dp/0062842668/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KEXYL7POJFAL&keywords=darwin+devolves&qid=1652987009&sprefix=darwin+devolves%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1Dr. Behe's Website:Michaelbehe.comSupport the show

Would Darwin Think Differently About Evolution Today? | Stephen Meyer (Pt. 2) [Doubts About Darwinism Series]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna continues the conversation with Dr. Stephen Meyer (Director of the Discovery Institute) on the Cambrian Explosion, issues with evolution, and whether or not Darwin would still hold the views today that he held in 1859 if he were still around. Make sure to check out Part 1 of this interview!Dr 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

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