The Universe Next Door

By Nick ShalnaReligion & Spirituality Christianity

The Universe Next Door episodes

April 21, 2022 What was the Nature of Jesus' Resurrected Body? [Defending the Resurrection Series Pt. 7]
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What was the state of Jesus body when He rose from the dead? Was He a ghost or a spirit? Why didn't the Apostles recognize Jesus when they first saw Him post mortem? What are the implications that this has on our own bodies after we die? Join us as Nick Shalna looks at what the Apostle Paul has to say about Jesus' resurrected body and how it relates to us

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April 18, 2022 Is the Resurrection Based on Mythology? [Defending the Resurrection Series Pt. 6]
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What do you say when a friend or coworker makes a claim such as "The resurrection is obviously based on mythology"? Is the resurrection of Jesus based on myth and legend, such as Osiris and Horus, and can this argument hold up? Where and when did this objection originate? Find out how to defend the truth of the resurrection against these common accusations on The Universe Next Door

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April 15, 2022 The God Forsaken Son? | Dr. Christopher Gates
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On this Good Friday special episode, Nick Shalna and Dr. Christopher Gates discuss the famous notion that Jesus was forsaken and separated from God the Father on the cross at Golgotha. Is this really true and what implications does it have for you and your theology? What about the concept of the Trinity being inseparable and God promising not to leave or forsake us? What does Jesus' cry of dereliction, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" actually mean?

Oh! And check out Dr. Christopher's podcast Ravel:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ravel/id1460638854

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April 12, 2022 Do the Gospels Agree on the Resurrection? | Mike Licona [Defending the Resurrection Series Pt. 5]
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Nick Shalna and Dr. Tom Woodward interview Dr. Mike Licona, Historian and expert on the resurrection, to find out how reliable the New Testament Gospels are including the 500 witnesses mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15 and Carl Sagan's famous claim that "extraordinary events require extraordinary evidence"

Mike’s Website: RisenJesus.com

Mike’s most recent book:
https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Jesus-New-Historiographical-Approach/dp/0830827196/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=O9J8LG85XZ5L&keywords=mike+licona&qid=1649810538&sprefix=mike+licona%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-3
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April 11, 2022 Was Jesus Body Stolen from the Tomb? (Conspiracy Theory) [Defending the Resurrection Series pt. 4]
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Nick Shalna discusses the popular objection that the body of Jesus of Nazareth was stolen from the tomb, therefore defeating the Christian proclamation of the resurrection. How can we defend against this theory that is sure to come up in conversation?

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April 07, 2022 Did Jesus Really Die on the Cross? (Swoon Theory) [Defending the Resurrection Series Pt. 3]
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Nick Shalna discusses the "Swoon" theory which suggests that Jesus didn't actually die on the cross but only appeared to be dead. Can the swoon theory replace the historical Christian belief of Jesus death on the cross, therefore eliminating the possibility of the resurrection? Does this argument have any validity to it and how can we respond to it?

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April 04, 2022 Do Scholars have the Resurrection all Wrong? [Defending the Resurrection Series pt. 2] with John Lingelbach
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Nick Shalna and John Lingelbach discuss examining the private tomb and empty tomb with the same historical tools/standards as that of the death of Tiberius Caesar. Do secular scholars look at the Gospels in an attempt to dismiss them based on naturalist bias, opposed to objective historical observation?

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March 28, 2022 Why does the Resurrection Matter? [Defending the Resurrection Series Pt. 1]
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Nick Shalna explains the importance of the question "Why does the Resurrection matter? So what if Jesus raised from the dead." Join us for the rest of our Resurrection series!

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March 21, 2022 Do We Have the Gospel All Wrong? (James 2:24)
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Nick Shalna discusses the true meaning of James 2:24, the passage that some suggest defends a works based Gospel

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March 14, 2022 Was CS Lewis part of MI6? (Feat. Hal Poe - CS Lewis Expert)
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CS Lewis expert Hal Poe continues the conversation on the uniqueness of CS Lewis's life, providing us with information not previously known including a recording of Lewis's voice that was kept secret for half of a century!

Book one: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-C-S-Lewis-Biography/dp/1433562731/ref=sr_1_6?crid=16VNESU5IJLYH&keywords=hal+poe+cs+lewis&qid=1646933521&sprefix=hal+poe+cs+%2Caps%2C425&sr=8-6

Book two: https://www.amazon.com/Making-C-Lewis-1918-1945-Apologist/dp/1433567830/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16VNESU5IJLYH&keywords=hal+poe+cs+lewis&qid=1646933521&sprefix=hal+poe+cs+%2Caps%2C425&sr=8-1

Info on Hal Poe: https://www.uu.edu/employee/profile.cfm?emp=hpoe
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About The Universe Next Door

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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.