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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.... more
FAQs about The Universe Next Door:How many episodes does The Universe Next Door have?The podcast currently has 348 episodes available.
November 26, 2025The Top 5 Christian Searches of 2025"Is Jesus really God?", "Can I know God personally?", what is the role of faith in culture and politics? Join us as Nick Shalna examines the top 5 most popular Christian-related google searches and 2025, and what implications come with them!Send your questions to [email protected]...more30minPlay
November 04, 2025Q&A: Demons, Nephilim, and the Rise of Christian NationalismWelcome to The Universe Next Door as we tackle listener questions on demons, the origin of evil spirits, Christian nationalism, angelic appearances, and the resurrection—seeking biblical clarity and objective truth.Join us for a thoughtful, grace-centered Q&A exploring theology, scripture, and culture, where difficult questions are welcomed. Angels, Cherubim, and Seraphim:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/angels-cherubim-seraphim-and-the-spiritual-realm-who/id1464590061?i=1000641894301 ...more28minPlay
October 21, 2025What Christian Nationalism Is and Isn'tNick Shalna responds to an interview between Joe Rogan and James Talarico on Christian Nationalism. Why is Christian Nationalism a problem, and what are some of the misunderstandings surrounding it? Video used:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phUEO_VlSZY...more35minPlay
October 07, 2025Why 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.Send your questions to [email protected]...more33minPlay
September 30, 2025What No One Expected of the MessiahHave 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=1000728116685Revelation 12 Reference:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-convincing-case-for-when-jesus-was-born-and/id1464590061?i=1000681579680Jesus Taking Back His Territory:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-divine-council-and-the-significance-of-70/id1464590061?i=1000641197724...more43minPlay
September 23, 2025Baptism, 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=1000714379180Jesus' 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...more41minPlay
September 16, 2025A Nation on the Edge: The Four Stages of Ideological Subversion and Charlie KirkThis 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=4482sChristian Nationalism: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christian-nationalism-what-you-need-to-know/id1464590061?i=1000674050705...more32minPlay
June 24, 2025Q&A: Salvation, Dispensationalism, Roman CatholicismThis 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 [email protected] for the next Q&A...more39minPlay
June 03, 2025Was 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...more31minPlay
May 06, 2025Is 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: [email protected]Did this podcast help you? Consider becoming a monthly impact partner to enable us to keep making podcasts like this one. Give now at apologetics.org/donate....more34minPlay
FAQs about The Universe Next Door:How many episodes does The Universe Next Door have?The podcast currently has 348 episodes available.