The Universe Next Door

The Universe Next Door is a program of Apologetics Inc. that seeks to answer your questions on the meaning of life, worldview, and the existence of God.

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Tuesday Jul 30, 2024

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhy is everything getting increasingly more chaotic and what can we do about it? Was the 'Last Supper" re-enactment at the Olympics more than just a 'woke' skit? What are the four stages of ideological subversion and why is it crucial that we be aware of it? Article Referenced:https://sovereignnations.com/2024/04/26/the-4-stages-of-ideological-subversion-public-occurrences-ep-119/Jill Biden Quote: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/first-lady-jill-biden-praises-olympics-opening-ceremony-mocked-last-supperSupport the show

Tuesday Jul 16, 2024

Send us your Questions and Comments HereIn what ways can we pray for our country after the devastating events we all witnessed?Join us back here next Tuesday at 5 pm for the episode on Inspiration and Innerrancy!The Christ is King Trap:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14907957-a-letter-on-the-christ-is-king-trapWhat's Behind Trans Visibility Day?:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14815189-trans-visibility-day-vs-easter-which-resurrection-will-you-recognizeSupport the show

Tuesday Jul 09, 2024

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWas Genesis Chapter 1 intended to be a scientific account of creation? Why does Genesis 1-11 seem to have so much in common with other writings from Israel's surrounding neighbors? In this debate, Nick responds to Alex O'Connor catching Dinesh D'Souza off-guard with some questions about the Bible. Are you prepared to defend your views on creation? Is the Bible Inerrant and Can it be Trusted? | Mike Licona:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15350669-is-the-bible-inerrant-and-can-it-be-trusted-mike-liconaVideo in episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNGgHUeSyyoSupport the show

Tuesday Jul 02, 2024

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna interviews Dr. Michael Licona, author of Jesus, Contradicted, on the ideas of inspiration, inerrancy, and the reasons for differences among New Testament Gospels. How does the way that the gospels present the same story differently reflect the writing standards of the 1st century? What kinds of things did 1st Century authors do that may surprise us? If there is a surface contradiction or error in the Bible, does it disqualify its reliability and trustworthiness?Similar Episodes:What's with All of these Bible Contradictions?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15318637-what-s-with-all-of-these-bible-contradictions-cosmicskeptic-rapid-responseDid Joshua Make the Sun Stand Still?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14943176-did-joshua-make-the-sun-stand-still-are-you-sure-you-know-pt-3Houston Baptist:https://hc.edu/school-of-christian-thought/departments/apologetics/Support the show

Friday Jun 28, 2024

Send us your Questions and Comments HereAre we born into the world guilty of sin? Did Jesus Himself say He came to die for our sins? Can everyone recognize that there is some standard we all fall short of, and why does it matter which standard it is? Is morality possible apart from God?Send your questions or video to information@apologetics.org!Video Referenced:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QkZ8_mLCoARelated Episodes: What's with all of these Bible Contradictions?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15318637-what-s-with-all-of-these-bible-contradictions-cosmicskeptic-rapid-responseSupport the show

Thursday Jun 27, 2024

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick responds to a throwback video of Matt Dilahaunty taking a phone call from a Christian on "The Atheist Experience". Does the reality of God's foreknowledge necessitate the idea that He causes all of our actions? Is God responsible for all who go to hell because He created it? How should believers carry a conversation about the faith, and how SOULDN'T they? Send your video or questions to information@apologetics.org for the Rapid Response series!Most Recent Episode: What's with all of the Bible Contradictions? (Cosmic Skeptic Response)Is Hell Eternal? Clip Referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qPfF-ztnTA&t=251sSupport the show

Wednesday Jun 26, 2024

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWas the Israelite conquest genocide? Are there contradictions in the New Testament that bring doubt to the reliability of the Four Gospels? What does it mean for the Bible to be "true"?  Did the Gospel writers forget when events happened? How does comparing the Gospels to other Ancient Greco-Roman Biographies add significance to the discussion?Send your video or questions to information@apologetics.org for the Rapid Response series!Most Recent Episode: Did Jesus Go to Egypt to Learn Ancient Secrets?Related Episodes:Are Jesus' Genealogies Filled with Contradictions?Satan in the Old TestamentClip used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LxkmFu-Vmo&t=366sFull Debate between Dinesh and Alex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMKkX8qRHswAlex O'Connors Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicSkepticSupport the show

Tuesday Jun 25, 2024

Send us your Questions and Comments HereHow much time did Jesus spend in Egypt? Is the term "God" a mistranslation in the Bible? Is Yahweh just a Deity from another Pantheon? Where do modern-day gnostic ideas come from?Send a video to information@apologetics.org for Nick to respond to in the Rapid Response Series!Former Psychic: Communicating with Demons:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14678738-former-psychic-communicating-with-spirits-tarot-cards-ouija-boards-demons-jenn-nizzaWho were the Angels of the Seven Churches?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14329066-who-are-the-angels-of-the-seven-churches-in-revelationVideo Referenced:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scI8FwhLTUA&t=16sGreg Bahnsen Quote: www.cmfnow.com/articles/pe152.htmSupport the show

Monday Jun 24, 2024

Send us your Questions and Comments HereIn the first episode of the rapid response series, Nick Shalna responds to a popular video by Youtube content creator Holy Koolaid. Was it unnecessary for Jesus to die on the cross to forgive sins? Is the Bible unreliable? Send in a video for Nick to respond to - information@apologetics.orgRelated Episodes:Trans Visibility Day vs Easter - https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14815189-trans-visibility-day-vs-easter-which-resurrection-will-you-recognizeDo Christians Indoctrinate Their Children?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14498126-do-christians-indoctrinate-their-children-and-is-it-abuseVideos Used:Daily Dose of Wisdom and Michael Jones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thF8_Ma7Z8I&t=391sHoly Koolaid Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTnQydJ4O4k&t=291sSupport the show

Tuesday Jun 18, 2024

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhy did Jesus say that He came to bring a sword in Matthew 10:34? Furthermore, why does Luke's account differ, saying He came to bring division? What is Matthew intending to communicate by using the term "sword"? What differences were prominent between Jewish and Gentile audiences in the 1st century? Send your questions to information@apologetics.org now for our Q&A on Friday, June 28!Sim ArticleTUND Episodes:Most Recent:  Satan in JobMike Licona Differences in the Gospels Support the show

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