The Universe Next Door

By Nick ShalnaReligion & Spirituality Christianity

The Universe Next Door episodes

October 09, 2023 What’s Being Taught in Schools Might Shock You | Tina Descovich (Moms for Liberty)
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What 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.

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Joyful Warriors Podcast

Billboard 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-groom

How to be Confident Discussing Difficult Issues:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13614013-the-keys-to-being-confident-discussing-difficult-issues-greg-koukl-defeating-defeatism-series
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30 min
October 02, 2023 What It Looks Like to Fight Child Grooming | Billboard Chris (Defeating Defeatism: Doom and Groom)
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What 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-series

Did Jesus abolish the Law?:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13453016-did-jesus-abolish-the-law-laying-down-the-law-series-pt-2

Billboard 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=98s
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59 min
September 25, 2023 Defining Christian Nationalism and Exposing the Inconsistencies | With Dr. Bill Roach (Defeating Defeatism Series)
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Why 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/@DrBillRoach

https://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-4

Am 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-aliens
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1 hr 15 min
September 18, 2023 The Keys to Being Confident Discussing Difficult Issues | Greg Koukl (Defeating Defeatism Series)
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Nick 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 [email protected] 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=8-1

STR Website:
https://www.str.org/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw6p-oBhAYEiwAgg2PgmWr6bGRpR6VGGr_LYHJqokFAjjpcUPgkQ2y3jwsWslprNDDbET_JhoCeAYQAvD_BwE

Purpose for this Series:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13572205-defeating-defeatism-new-series
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51 min
September 14, 2023 Liar, Lunatic, or Aliens? (What are we do to with UFO’s, UAP’s, and Aliens?)
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If you found out for certain tomorrow that extra-terrestrial beings exist and have existed for a long time, would this change the way you view Christianity? Would it make a difference if these creatures were good or evil? Are you convinced of the David Grusch whistleblowing or the alien bodies recently presented to the Mexican Congress? Join us as Nick Shalna gets to the bottom of everything aliens.

Send your questions to [email protected] now for our Q&A on the evening of 10/29!

What You Probably Don't Know about Heaven:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13325556-what-you-probably-don-t-know-about-heaven

Who Were the Nephilim?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13026899-who-were-the-nephilim-the-beginning-of-sexual-transgression

Resources used:
NYT Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/world/americas/alien-mummy-congress-mexico.html

Carl Sagan Statistic: Carl Sagan, F. H. C. Crick, L. M. Muchin in Carl Sagan, ed., Communication with Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CETI) (Cambridge, MA: MIT Press), pp. 45-46.

1517 CS Lewis Article: https://www.1517.org/articles/what-cs-lewis-thought-about-aliens
*My inspiration for the title came from this article!
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40 min
September 11, 2023 Defeating Defeatism (New Series)
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Why does it seem that Christians today are often willing to stay silent on loud issues and accept defeat? Why does it also seem like many Christians overcorrect issues and become harsh or careless of others? What can we do to ensure that we fight for what's right and what God wants without falling into sin? Are problems in government, the school system, the church, and even our own households too big to address and apply our Christian worldview to? Join us for our new series: "Defeating Defeatism", as we address the most glaring cultural issues of our generation including Critical Theory, child grooming in schools, Christian Nationalism, Abortion, and many others.

Send your questions to [email protected] for our Q&A at the end of the month OR to potentially be used in the new series!

1 Peter 3:15-17: But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5: For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world
does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

Why I'm Not a Theonomist:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13535806-why-i-m-not-a-theonomist-laying-down-the-law-series-pt-4

How to (and Not to) Submit to Government:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13281328-what-biblical-submission-to-the-government-looks-like-and-doesn-t-look-like
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18 min
September 05, 2023 Why I’m Not A Theonomist (Laying Down the Law Series Pt. 4)
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What is Theonomy? Does God command the church to enforce His Law on other nations or on our Government? Is there such a thing as a secular government? What does history teach us about theonomous nations? Join us as Nick Shalna talks about the main reasons that he is not a Theonomist!

Send your questions to [email protected] for the next Q&A at the end of the month!

What is the Law of Christ?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13486354-what-is-the-law-of-christ-and-how-is-it-different-from-the-law-of-moses-laying-down-the-law-series-pt-3

What Does Submission to Government Look Like?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13281328-what-biblical-submission-to-the-government-looks-like-and-doesn-t-look-like
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43 min
August 31, 2023 Q&A: Sabbath Disagreements, Heresy, Different Bibles, Church Issues
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Check out this month's Q&A and send your questions to [email protected] for the Q&A at the end of next month!

Question topics:
1. Resolving Church Issues
2. Teaching on Heresy
3. Difference between Hebrew, Protestant, and Catholic Bibles
4. Sabbath Disagreements
5. Disagreement on the Law
6. Finding Rest in Christ

Are We Required to Keep the Sabbath?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13365701-are-we-required-to-keep-the-sabbath-laying-down-the-law-series-pt-1

Did Jesus abolish the Law?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13453016-did-jesus-abolish-the-law-laying-down-the-law-series-pt-2

Does God have a Divine Council?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bible-divine-council-worldview
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57 min
August 28, 2023 What is the Law of Christ and How is it Different from the Law of Moses? (Laying Down the Law Series Pt. 3)
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What are we to do with the distinction between the law of Christ and the Law of Moses that the Apostle Paul makes in 1 Corinthians 9:23? What does Christ's fulfillment of the Law mean for Christian believers? If we're not under the Law of Moses, are we able to do whatever we want without consequences? Join us in our third part of the "Laying Down the Law" Series!

Send your questions now to [email protected] for the Q&A this week!

Did Jesus abolish the Law?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13453016-did-jesus-abolish-the-law-laying-down-the-law-series-pt-2

Are We Required to Keep the Sabbath?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13365701-are-we-required-to-keep-the-sabbath-laying-down-the-law-series-pt-1

Does God Have a Divine Council?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bible-divine-council-worldview
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43 min
August 22, 2023 Did Jesus Abolish the Law? (Laying Down the Law Series Pt. 2)
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How did Jesus fulfill the Law in Matthew 5:17 if He didn't abolish it? What does Paul mean when he says that Jesus is the end of the Law and has set it aside? Should Christians be afraid of the Code of Hammurabi? Was the Law designed to be eternally binding? Join us for the second part of the new series: Laying Down the Law

Please send your questions to [email protected] now for our Q&A that will be released this Friday at 5 p.m.!

Are We Required to Keep the Sabbath?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13365701-are-we-required-to-keep-the-sabbath-and-did-jesus-break-sabbath-laws

Who Were the Nephilim?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13281328-what-biblical-submission-to-the-government-looks-like-and-doesn-t-look-like

Is There Evidence of an Exodus from Egypt? (Tim Mahoney)
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11368407-is-there-evidence-for-a-biblical-mass-exodus-from-egypt-tim-mahoney-patterns-of-evidence
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48 min

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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.