The Universe Next Door

How Original is Original Sin and Is Mary Divine?

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhere does the idea of original guilt come from? Are we punished for the sin of Adam? Was Augustine dependent upon a faulty translation of the Bible? What does the Roman Catholic church believe about Mary and how does it tie in with the view of original sin that you might hold?Sophie is a 2-year-old girl in the ICU who needs our help:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13910100-sophie-is-a-2-year-girl-in-the-icu-who-needs-our-helpThe Reformation, Catholic Catechism, and Indulgences:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13883319-the-reformation-catholic-catechism-and-indulgencesSupport the show

Sophie is a 2 Year Girl in the ICU Who Needs Our Help

Send us your Questions and Comments HereIf you are able to give to help Sophie and her family, please do not hesitate. Also be sure to share the Gofundme link on social media or with friends, family, and church. https://www.gofundme.com/f/sophies-fight-back-to-health?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerSupport the show

The Reformation, Catholic Catechism, and Indulgences

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat actually prompted the Reformation and what differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism remain today?Support the show

What did the Reformation Actually Accomplish and is it Over Yet?

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat did the figures of the reformation seek to do? Did the Reformation start with Martin Luther or were their other figures lurking in the shadows? What is the Council of Trent and did the Roman Catholic church have their own reformation? What does the Catholic Catechism say today that would still be in disagreement with Protestant doctrine?  Join us tomorrow night at 6 pm EST as we uncover the truth of one of the most significant periods of church history!In the meantime, check out these episodes:Did Jesus abolish the Law?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13453016-did-jesus-abolish-the-law-laying-down-the-law-series-pt-2Who were the Nephilim?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13026899-who-were-the-nephilim-the-beginning-of-sexual-transgressionSupport the show

Was Jesus Forsaken on the Cross?

Send us your Questions and Comments HereDid God the Father forsake Jesus on the cross in order to pay for our sin? Where did this idea come from? What implication does, or would it have if this is true? Nick Shalna is joined by Dr. Christopher Gates, pastor and professor, do talk aobut what is referred to as "the cry of dereliction".Refusing to Stay Asleep in a Woke Culture:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13790276-refusing-to-stay-asleep-in-a-woke-culture-defeating-defeatism-seriesDefining and Exposing Christian Nationalism with Bill Roach:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13658343-defining-christian-nationalism-and-exposing-the-inconsistencies-with-dr-bill-roach-defeating-defeatism-seriesSupport the show

Refusing to Stay Asleep in a Woke Culture (Defeating Defeatism Series)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereHave you noticed that our culture has undergone significant changes in a direction that you're uncomfortable with? Have you seen the effects of Critical Race Theory in your own workplace, schools, or even your home? Where did this come from and how has it become so prominent? Is there any way to walk back the "long march through the institutions?" Curing a problem begins with understanding the problem. Join us for part one of how to understand and fight Critical Theory and its virus-like influence on everything around you.James Lindsay's The Marxification of Education:https://www.amazon.com/Marxification-Education-Freires-Critical-Marxism/dp/B0BP89FPY9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RNFDH1D0Z4OZ&keywords=the+marxification+of+education+james+lindsay&qid=1697493470&sprefix=the+marxification%2Caps%2C714&sr=8-1Also Check Out:What it Looks Like to Fight Against Child Grooming:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13700312-what-it-looks-like-to-fight-child-grooming-billboard-chris-defeating-defeatism-doom-and-groomWhat's Being Taught In Schools Will Shock You:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13744410-what-s-being-taught-in-schools-might-shock-you-tina-descovich-moms-for-libertySupport the show

What’s Being Taught in Schools Might Shock You | Tina Descovich (Moms for Liberty)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat are our children learning about in schools in regard to "sex education"? What surprised and opened the eyes of so many parents when schooling was brought into the home remotely during the COVID lockdowns? What does it look like to refuse to co-parent with the government? Nick Shalna interviews Tina Descovich, Co-founder of Moms for Liberty, on how to take part in the fight against child grooming in the school system. Check out:Moms for Liberty WebsiteJoyful Warriors PodcastBillboard Chris: What it Looks Like to Fight Child Grooming:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13700312-what-it-looks-like-to-fight-child-grooming-billboard-chris-defeating-defeatism-doom-and-groomHow to be Confident Discussing Difficult Issues:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13614013-the-keys-to-being-confident-discussing-difficult-issues-greg-koukl-defeating-defeatism-seriesSupport the show

What It Looks Like to Fight Child Grooming | Billboard Chris (Defeating Defeatism: Doom and Groom)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat would it look like to speak against child grooming in public places around the world? What would you expect when fighting a largely profitable system based on making critical changes to children's bodies that can't be undone in the name of ideology? Why has the issue of "transitioning" children's genders become so much more prominent and popular? Nick Shalna interviews Billboard Chris, a father who travels the country proclaiming a simple message on a body-sized sandwich board: Children cannot consent to puberty blockers.  Join us in refusing to accept defeat in crucial areas of the Christian faith and the nation!Exposing the Issues and Inconsistencies in Christian Nationalism:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13658343-defining-christian-nationalism-and-exposing-the-inconsistencies-with-dr-bill-roach-defeating-defeatism-seriesDid Jesus abolish the Law?:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13453016-did-jesus-abolish-the-law-laying-down-the-law-series-pt-2Billboard Chris's website (also on social media):https://www.billboardchris.com/Chris Violently Assaulted by Trans-Activist for Holding a Sign:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTAdvkh3GgU&t=98sSupport the show

Defining Christian Nationalism and Exposing the Inconsistencies | With Dr. Bill Roach (Defeating Defeatism Series)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhy does it seem that Christian Nationalism is so difficult to define? Where did the term come from and how do proponents most commonly use it? Is there a precedent for such a concept in church history? How did the Founding Fathers and the different eras of the United States view Christianity and what does it mean for America to be or not to be a Christian Nation? Nick Shalna is joined by Dr. Bill Roach to discuss these issues and the way forward in this episode of our series on "Defeating Defeatism"Dr. Roach's YouTube Channel and Website:https://www.youtube.com/@DrBillRoachhttps://williamroach.org/Why I'm Not a Theonomist:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13535806-why-i-m-not-a-theonomist-laying-down-the-law-series-pt-4Am I an Alien/UFO/UAP Lover? You decide:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13593070-liar-lunatic-or-aliens-what-are-we-do-to-with-ufo-s-uap-s-and-aliensSupport the show

The Keys to Being Confident Discussing Difficult Issues | Greg Koukl (Defeating Defeatism Series)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna is joined by Greg Koukl, a master of difficult conversations, to talk about his new book Street Smarts. What are the most significant issues facing our culture today? Are we in a Godless crisis? How can you be confident in talking about these issues and sharing and defending the faith? Is it possible to become all things to all people without sinning? Join us for the rest of this series on how to defeat defeatism!Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of September!Street Smarts Book Now Available: https://www.amazon.com/Street-Smarts-Questions-Christianitys-Challenges/dp/0310139139/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KFA63X2XA77S&keywords=street+smarts+greg+koukl&qid=1695069122&sprefix=street+smart%2Caps%2C2323&sr=8-1STR Website: https://www.str.org/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw6p-oBhAYEiwAgg2PgmWr6bGRpR6VGGr_LYHJqokFAjjpcUPgkQ2y3jwsWslprNDDbET_JhoCeAYQAvD_BwEPurpose for this Series:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13572205-defeating-defeatism-new-seriesSupport the show