The Universe Next Door

I Dug Further Into the ’He Gets Us’ Campaign

Send us your Questions and Comments HereAt this point, nearly everyone has seen the famous "He Gets Us" Superbowl ad. In fact, it was probably viewed by over 130 million people. But why has there been so much backlash? Upon further research of the organization, are there some clues that lead to concern? Join Nick Shalna as he digs further into the beliefs and statements of the "He Gets Us" organization and you may be left with less guessing. Send your Questions now to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A that'll be released this Friday at 5 pm!Sources:https://hegetsus.com/enMake sure to check out Translations of the Wokish:https://newdiscourses.com/tftw-inclusion/Do Christians Indoctrinate Their Children?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14498126-do-christians-indoctrinate-their-children-and-is-it-abuseSupport the show

More Inconsistencies with Original Sin and Infant Damnation

Send us your Questions and Comments HereCheck out this follow-up to the recent episode on infant damnation and original guilt. If Jesus is truly human, how can we say He isn't born with original sin? Does "all mean all" when it comes to people sinning? Are we responsible for our own condemnation or are we guilty of the sin of Adam?Send your questions or disagreements to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A that will be released on Friday, February 23!The Age-Old Debate of Child Damnation Needs to End:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14452724-the-age-old-debate-of-child-damnation-needs-to-endHow Original is Original Sin?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13921635-how-original-is-original-sin-and-is-mary-divineSupport the show

Do Christians Indoctrinate Their Children? (And is it Abuse?)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat does it actually mean to indoctrinate? Does the Bible encourage abuse of children and shame those who ask questions? Are those who are raised in Christianity taught to avoid critical thinking? Is there any connection between mental health and church attendance? What should you do if you're struggling with your faith, or with anxiety and depression?Send your questions now to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on Friday, Feb 23!Video Nick responded to:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HwSGXPKzw8&t=239sArticles Referenced:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32793951/https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/religious-upbringing-adult-health/#:~:text=Those%20who%20prayed%20or%20meditated,who%20never%20prayed%20or%20meditatedTUND Episode with Former Scientologist:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11097287-former-scientologist-thetans-john-travolta-demonic-influences-athena-dean-holtzSupport the show

The Age-Old Debate of Child Damnation Needs to End

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhy do so many believe that infants and children don't go to be with the Lord if they haven't acknowledged Christ? How does the commonly held view of original guilt play into this dilemma? Are there popular theological views that would be contradicted if it's suggested that children go to heaven? What do well-known historical church figures have to say about this topic? Join us to find truth and comfort on this crucial topic that is often (wrongly) confusing and disheartening for manySend your questions to information@apologetics.org now for our Q&A that'll be released on Friday, Feb 23!References:https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/let-the-children-come-to-mehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/purgatory-limbo-explained/https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/baptism-10346https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTMTUND Episodes Related to this Topic:How Original is Original Sin?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13921635-how-original-is-original-sin-and-is-mary-divineThe Reformation and the Catholic Church:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13883319-the-reformation-catholic-catechism-and-indulgencesSupport the show

Thinking and Responding to the Growing Trans Movement | Alycia Wood

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna interviews Alycia Wood (Speaker at Apologetics Inc) on the topic of the trans movement and how to deal with it as Christians. Most of us wouldn't have a problem agreeing that a girl can't become a boy, but what about all of the minute details that come along with the issue? How do we respond to kids and adults identifying as another gender?  What effects do puberty blockers and hormones have on people from a young age when used incorrectly? Why does there seem to be a large growing number of girls following this movement and wanting to change their gender?Send your questions to information@apologetics.org before our next Q&A on the last Friday of February!Alycia's Article on Intersex:https://apologetics.org/what-is-intersex-and-what-does-it-mean-for-the-transgender-conversation/I Think Therefore I'm Trans (video):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l94pcj2yBeE&t=333sIrreversible Damage (Book):https://www.amazon.com/Irreversible-Damage-Transgender-Seducing-Daughters/dp/168451228X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ILL4XRXMHX01&keywords=irreversible+damage&qid=1706653194&sprefix=irrever%2Caps%2C2078&sr=8-1Fighting Child Grooming with Billboard Chris:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13700312-what-it-looks-like-to-fight-child-grooming-billboard-chris-defeating-defeatism-doom-and-groomSupport the show

Q&A: Flat Earth, Canaanite Genocide, One-World Government, Baal

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna responds to questions from listeners ranging from topics such as flat earth to spiritual demonic influences. Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of February!Episodes Mentioned:How Original is Original Sin?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13921635-how-original-is-original-sin-and-is-mary-divineWho Were the Nephilim?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13026899-who-were-the-nephilim-the-beginning-of-sexual-transgressionIs Jesus the Visible God in the Old Testament?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11524197-is-jesus-the-visible-god-in-the-old-testament-colossians-1-15Support the show

The Divine Council is More Practical than you Thought

Send us your Questions and Comments HereAre you able to look at the Bible objectively or do you feel the need to skip over intimidating or weird concepts? What do we do with passages suggesting that angels and spiritual beings have authority if only God has authority? Why would Israel worship stone and wooden idols rather than worship God? Join us as we talk about the top 5 practical applications of the Divine Council worldview regarding the Bible and our lives.Send your questions now to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A that will be released this Friday night at 5 pm!Other Divine Council Episodes:The Divine Council and Significance of 70:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14285820-the-divine-council-and-the-significance-of-70The View that Changed the way I Read the Bible:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bible-divine-council-worldviewWho Were the Nephilim?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13026899-who-were-the-nephilim-the-beginning-of-sexual-transgressionSupport the show

Who are the Angels of the Seven Churches in Revelation?

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat is different about Revelation compared to other books in the Bible? Have we taken too much of a dry and modern approach to understanding apocalyptic literature? Is there a link between the Seven Spirits of God and the Seven Stars who play a crucial role in the book? How do Second Temple Period writings such as Enoch influence the New Testament authors and their writings? Send your questions now to information@apologetics.orgAngels, Cherubim, and Seraphim: (prior episode)https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14321665-angels-cherubim-seraphim-and-the-spiritual-realm-who-are-theyWho is Satan?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11692097-the-serpent-and-the-guardian-cherub-who-is-satan-part-1Support the show

Angels, Cherubim, Seraphim and The Spiritual Realm (Who are They?)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWe often hear angels described as female creatures with wings. It's common to view demons as those who rebelled alongside Satan at the fall or perhaps even creatures who lost a battle against God's angels. But is these ideas found in Scripture? Join us as we dive into the topics of angels and demons, seraphim and cherubim, and why it's so important to do our best to study topics through the lens of biblical authors rather than our own biases and preferences.Send your questions now to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of the month!Who were the Nephilim?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13026899-who-were-the-nephilim-the-beginning-of-sexual-transgressionWhere are the Angels Who Sinned?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13069107-is-hell-eternal-and-where-are-the-angels-who-sinnedSupport the show

The Divine Council and the Significance of 70

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhy does the number 70 seem to pop up in crucial situations throughout the Bible? Did God give authority to other 'gods' whom He later judged for accepting worship? What did God intend to do with the nations who abandoned Him at the tower of Babel? How do the Babel story and the number 70 tie in with what Christ came to redeem us from? Send your questions to information@apologetics.org NOW for the Q&A that will be released on Friday, January 26!Divine Council Introduction:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bible-divine-council-worldviewThe Corrupted Sons of God:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12290812-the-terrifying-truth-behind-worshiping-idolsWho Were the Nephilim?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13026899-who-were-the-nephilim-the-beginning-of-sexual-transgressionUnseen Realm Book:https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Realm-Recovering-Supernatural-Worldview/dp/1683592719/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1704902968&sr=8-1Support the show