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Have you ever been in a position where you want to share the gospel with someone but you don't know how to start the conversation? How about when a discussion seems to be going well and then all of a sudden someone asks you a question that you have no idea how to answer? Greg Koukl, the author of Tactics,  joins us to give helpful tips and ideas on how to have productive conversations for the Kingdom of God.

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Check out last weeks episode - Should I listen to Bethel, Hillsong and Elevation?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11313129-should-i-listen-to-music-from-bethel-hillsong-and-elevation-full-episode

Q&A:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11326331-q-a-what-is-false-teaching-should-i-listen-to-bethel-and-hillsong

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Check out the original episode here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/235413/episodes/11313129

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With all of the crazy stuff being said about a handful of popular churches today, what do we do in regard to the music we play and sing that comes from these organizations? Could there be more to this topic than just the lyrics of songs that we sing? What does the Bible have to say about worship, and is there such a thing as worship that God would reject? Why is false teaching such a big deal and should we really pay attention to it? Join us as we discover key markers along God's path to true and passionate worship.

Also, be sure to check out our Q&A on this topic:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/235413/episodes/11326331

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Nick Shalna interviews Dr. Darrell Bock and asks questions related to trusting the New Testament. How do we know Jesus of Nazareth walked the earth in the 1st century? Do the apparent differences found in the four Gospels contradict the idea of the inerrancy of Scripture? And how do we respond to "alternative Gospels", such as the Gospel of Thomas, that seem to suggest that Jesus was much different than what we see in the New Testament? Join us as we discuss a wide range of topics and ideas on why we should trust the New Testament.

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Darrell Bocks Table Podcast (also on Apple etc.):
https://voice.dts.edu/tablepodcast/

Cultural Intelligence Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Cultural-Intelligence-Living-Diverse-Pluralistic/dp/1535981938/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3WX3YWBYDLEI&keywords=cultural+intelligence+darrell+bock&qid=1662131913&sprefix=darrell+bock+cultu%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1

Jesus the God Man:
https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-God-Man-Diversity-Gospel-Portrayals/dp/0801097789/ref=sr_1_1?crid=176TOCS6JDGBS&keywords=darrell+bock+Jesus+God+man&qid=1662131989&sprefix=darrell+bock+jesus+god+man%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1

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What does it mean when New Testament critic Bart Ehrman says that there are more variants in the available New Testament manuscripts than there are words in the New Testament? Was the Bible translated and transmitted like a game of "telephone", leaving us with  hopelessly altered and inaccurate versions of what the New Testament originally said? Nick Shalna and Dr. Tom Woodward are joined by Dr. Dan Wallace, an expert in the area of textual criticism, to answer these questions and give you the confidence necessary for defending the truth of the reliability of Scripture in the area of New Testament Manuscripts.
 
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The Center for New Testament Manuscripts Website:
https://www.csntm.org/

Dr. Wallace's viral video on defending the New Testaments reliability:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ5cgQUJnrI&t=25s

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Are you prepared to provide your biblical views on guns, self defense, and assisted suicide in a conversation? What about capital punishment in cases of murder or what the Governments role and extent in society should be? Well Dr Wayne Grudem is, in fact he's written nearly 1300 pages in his Christian Ethics book on how a Christian should view ethical issues from a biblical standpoint. Join us as Nick Shalna discusses these heavy and difficult issues with Dr Grudem.
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Christian Ethics by Wayne Grudem:
https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Ethics-Introduction-Biblical-Reasoning/dp/1433549654/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AHWI6IWL0T1P&keywords=wayne+grudem+ethics&qid=1661194016&sprefix=wayne+grudem+ethics%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1

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http://www.waynegrudem.com/

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Have you ever wondered what goes on inside prison walls? We've all seen movies and TV shows that highlight certain aspects of what they're imagined to be, but what's it like to walk with inmates and teach them at a seminary level? What do they do with their education and what sort of impact has the Gospel had on the prison system? Dr John Connell, Nick Shalna's pastor, answers these questions and many more as someone who's taught ministry in prison for years.

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Dr. John Connells Sermons:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLyrVkPPqvJ9hGNmVoPeHKw/videos

Halos of Fire: Enjoying a Life Filled with the Power of the Holy Spirit:
https://www.amazon.com/Halos-Fire-Enjoying-Filled-Spirit/dp/0971733082/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2H4X6UM4BPUSM&keywords=halos+of+fire+john+connell&qid=1660583306&sprefix=%2Caps%2C326&sr=8-1

Dr. John's Sermon at The Great Awokening Conference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PZVWm-tc_M

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Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mystical world of Scientology? Well you'll have your questions answered. Nick Shalna interviews Athena Dean Holtz, a former Scientologist who had held a high up position at the Celebrity Centre (yes, they have one) as an OT-3 Sea Org. The discussion uncovers scandal, spiritual abuse, Scientology insider language and concepts such as "Thetans" and the E-meter, and how to prayerfully share the truth of Christ with those in Scientology.
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Athena Dean Holtz's book Full Circle:
https://www.amazon.com/Full-Circle-Coming-Home-Faithfulness-ebook/dp/B0732PTXRR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H68CBXXRRU86&keywords=athena+dean+holtz&qid=1659927295&sprefix=athena+dean+holtz%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1

Athena's Website:
https://athenadeanholtz.com/

Nick's Episode on Worship/False Teaching on Ravel:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nick-shalna-apologetics-worship-and-ratatouille/id1460638854?i=1000559255588

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Today on the Universe Next Door, Nick Shalna and Michael Sherrard (President of the CS Lewis Society) talk about the plaguing issue of teenagers and young adults leaving the church in multitudes. Why is this happening? What questions and concerns are younger church goers having? What can we do about it and are there obvious things that need to change or be restored? Join us as we dive into this issue that is affecting the church and the next generation of believers at large.

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Nick's Episode on Worship Music on the Ravel Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ravel/id1460638854

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