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Nick Shalna interviews Becket Cook on how to share the Gospel with those who identify as LGBTQ+. Becket starts off with his incredible testimony on coming to Christ and leaving homosexuality, fame and relationships behind for the one that matters most: his relationship with Jesus Christ. Nick and Becket also discuss the harm in "playing God" that comes about as a result of the transgender ideology that is being pushed on our culture. How do we stand on the solid foundation of Christ in such difficult situations?

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Becket Cooks Website:
https://www.becketcook.com/

Beckets Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/BecketCook

TUND Episode on LGBTQ+ w/ Sean McDowell:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/235413/episodes/10747452

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This week on The Universe Next Door is a guided tour of dazzling new discoveries found in the nucleus of every cell in our bodies. We are joined by Dr. Berkley Gryder, a biochemist and young pioneer in the areas of medical epigenetics in treatment of childhood cancers.  His epigenetics lab at Case Western Reserve in Ohio has revealed a cellular landscape possessing a shocking level of "functional density."  The implications for the Darwin/design question are clear. 

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In this episode of The Universe Next Door, Dr Tom Woodward interviews Dr Paul Nelson (Discovery Institute) on a new groundbreaking article from The Guardian, a secular organization. In this article, Stephen Buranyi points to the current crisis in Darwinian evolution in which a growing number of scientists believe that it's time to move on from Darwinism, at least in its current state.

The Universe Next Door Survey:
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Paul Nelson:
https://www.discovery.org/p/nelson/

The Guardian Article:
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/jun/28/do-we-need-a-new-theory-of-evolution

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What do you do when  you’re hanging out with a group of friends and someone says “I hate abortion, but…”? Nick Shalna discusses some key ways to  continue the fight for life and against abortion with Roe v. Wade now removed as an obstacle. Later he is joined by Dr Christopher Gates of the Ravel podcast to refute and respond to some of the most popular prochoice memes and talking points currently going around on social media, family gatherings and the work place.

The Universe Next Door Survey:
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Abortion Episode with Scott Klusendorf:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/10706342-post-roe-v-wade-responding-to-the-most-common-pro-choice-arguments-scott-klusendorf

The Ravel Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ravel/id1460638854

Abortion Interview with Scott Klusendorf:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/235413/episodes/10922382

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like for a dedicated Muslim to make the radical decision to put their faith in Jesus Christ and have their life, their surroundings and relationships transformed? Have you ever considered what thoughts are going through someones mind as they plan to join a terrorist group?
Nick Shalna interviews Kasim Hafeez, an Ex Muslim who is a host at Christians United for Israel and star of the movie Never Again, to get a unique perspective on these  questions as someone who was radicalized as a teenager as he touches on the problems of victim mentality, the differences between Christianity and Islam, and the plot of his movie opposing antisemitism: Never Again!

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Never Again Movie:
https://www.amazon.com/Never-Again-Irving-Roth/dp/B09S6C665H/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZLRSJBCX1DP1&keywords=Kasim+Hafeez&qid=1656779863&sprefix=kasim+hafeez%2Caps%2C553&sr=8-1

Christians United for Israel:
https://cufi.org/

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Nick Shalna is joined by friend and pastor Mark Hartman to talk about the idea of identity politics that has become so prevalent in our culture. How should a Christian view themselves and identify? What is it that gives us value, and are the answers to the value and meaning of life unique to the Christian worldview? Understanding who we are is crucial to being able to navigate through the difficulties that life brings.

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Mark's Church Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-cast/id1608429055

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At this point we've all heard a range of thoughts and opinions about Artificial Intelligence. What dangers are involved with AI? What should we be aware of as Christian believers or otherwise? Does manmade intelligence play a role in Biblical end times prophecy? Acclaimed apologist Dr John Lennox helps navigate us through these issues and gives us something to think about regarding Artificial Intelligence

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John Lennox's Book on Artificial Intelligence:
https://www.amazon.com/2084-Artificial-Intelligence-Future-Humanity/dp/0310109566/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UDEA9SZ2ONUR&keywords=john+lennox+2084&qid=1655760090&sprefix=john+lennox+208%2Caps%2C335&sr=8-1

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Nick Shalna interviews Max McLean, the star of The Most Reluctant Convert movie, on what it took to become CS Lewis on stage and on screen, the influence that Lewis had on Max, and some of the most impacting highlights in his work.

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Max McLeans website:
https://listenersbible.com/about-max-mclean/

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Nick Shalna interviews actor Kevin Sorbo (Hercules, God's Not Dead) on his experience as a Christian conservative in Hollywood. How do we respond to cancel culture? Why are we seeing so much corruption and ideology in movies and television? Is there any hope for family centered entertainment? Kevin provides a unique perspective on these cultural issues as someone who's witnessed them all first hand. 

Kevin Sorbos Websites:
Sorbostudios.com
http://www.kevinsorbo.net/

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This week on our new series focused on responding to cultural and ethical issues, Nick Shalna and Mike Sherrard have a conversation with Dr Sean McDowell on how to define sexuality from a biblical standpoint and how a Christian can engage in the LGBTQ+ discussion with both truth and grace. We also get a sneak peak at Sean's soon to be released book, A Rebel's Manifesto coming out July 5!
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Sean McDowells New Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Rebels-Manifesto-Choosing-Justice-Todays/dp/1496443926/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TY4U20QX1IWQ&keywords=a+rebels+manifesto&qid=1654547866&sprefix=a+rebels+manifesto%2Caps%2C381&sr=8-1

Chasing Love:
https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Love-Relationships-Confused-Culture/dp/1087707293/ref=sr_1_omk_3?crid=K9YMM8R1Y6Y3&keywords=chasing+love&qid=1654547900&sprefix=chasing+love%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-3

Sean's Website:
https://seanmcdowell.org/

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