The Universe Next Door

By Nick ShalnaReligion & Spirituality Christianity

The Universe Next Door episodes

August 27, 2024 Do Ancient Israelite Scientific Views Contradict Inerrancy? (Inspiration and Inerrancy Part 2)
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Did Ancient Israel believe that the earth was flat and had a solid dome over it? Did they believe stars were living beings rather than balls of gas? Should the way they viewed the world affect the reliability of the Bible? Join us for the second part of our series on inspiration and inerrancy!

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Part 1 of the Inspiration Series:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15582797-did-god-providentially-or-directly-inspire-the-bible-inspiration-and-inerrancy-series-pt-1

Were Stars viewed as Angels in the Bible?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14595788-were-stars-viewed-as-angels-in-the-bible
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August 20, 2024 Abortion Amendment 4 and Incrementalism vs Abolitionism | Scott Klusendorf
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What is Amendment Four on the Florida ballot? Why does it seem people have been deceived by it? What's the difference between the incrementalist and abolitionist positions when it comes to abortion? Is there a practical way to ban abortion all at once or is this some sort of virtue signaling? Scott Klusendorf (The Case for Life) joins Nick Shalna to discuss these issues among others.

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Other related episodes:
Marxist Olympics and Mental Gymnastics, and you -
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15503485-marxist-olympics-mental-gymnastics-and-you

Trans Visibility Day and Gnosticism:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14815189-trans-visibility-day-vs-easter-which-resurrection-will-you-recognize

The Second Edition of The Case for Life:
https://www.amazon.com/Case-Life-Equipping-Christians-Culture/dp/1433580675/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Emuh89obuu1KmNdovsrQUQW6-pIxJqAhrnslYddQAiu1da4UuhyFvyPRXgl-7e0v0DA7LYsXzIA1BrQT_V9e5hNY7IztvmSmP_vQfUQqIrYoKryX95Z-OOZmGqxKsfsLIaL-DHHIla5srG4dfBiDdNr7DheWCg_OuLPU_yA7h2g7LSSKB-5pMQ1nClZK2GqvmnbfjmRynV1_JBd5Hn8910qyAL7HKTLFKukFKVOvUNiNn0UQeRBPaVkBXhDrxdy4nuwxIWk0UdlnlIxKXE93cCL9aX6uPON2t4FK2M5eapg.Kc4QKVVQHyUy0S2L55EqVgT2wZ6e9vEIfdC2THVn97E&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+case+for+life&qid=1724172552&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
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August 14, 2024 Did God Providentially or Directly Inspire the Bible? (Inspiration and Inerrancy Series Pt. 1)
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What does it mean for the Bible to be inspired by God? How specific is the famous term used in 2 Timothy 3:16, "God-Breathed" (Theopneustos)? Did the authors of Scripture think for themselves or did they mindlessly record ideas that came directly from God? Why has there been so much debate over how to define the Inspiration and Inerrancy of Scripture?

Join us next week for our interview on Amendment 4 (yes, it's a pro-abortion amendment) with Scott Klusendorf -- author of The Case for Life

Send your questions to [email protected]!

Article References and Main Passages:
https://library.dts.edu/Pages/TL/Special/ICBI_1.pdf
https://www.risenjesus.com/wp-content/uploads/ets-2023.pdf
2 Tim. 3:16
2 Peter 1:19-21
Acts 27:15-17
Mark 15:22
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August 06, 2024 Archeologist: When did the Exodus Actually Happen? | Titus Kennedy
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Did the Exodus take place in (roughly) 1476 BC or around 1200 BC? Why is this date important and what significance does it have? Where do we find clues for this date both inside and outside of the Bible? Is archeology as fun as it looks? Nick Shalna and Dr. Tom Woodward interview Archeologist Titus Kennedy on the date of the Exodus and more!

Episode on a later date for the Exodus:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/235413/episodes/11368407-is-there-evidence-for-a-biblical-mass-exodus-from-egypt-tim-mahoney-patterns-of-evidence

Most Recent Episode:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/235413/episodes/15503485-marxist-olympics-mental-gymnastics-and-you
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July 30, 2024 Marxist Olympics, Mental Gymnastics and You
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Why is everything getting increasingly more chaotic and what can we do about it? Was the 'Last Supper" re-enactment at the Olympics more than just a 'woke' skit?
What are the four stages of ideological subversion and why is it crucial that we be aware of it?

Article Referenced:
https://sovereignnations.com/2024/04/26/the-4-stages-of-ideological-subversion-public-occurrences-ep-119/

Jill Biden Quote:
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/first-lady-jill-biden-praises-olympics-opening-ceremony-mocked-last-supper
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July 16, 2024 How Can We Pray for America After the Events this Weekend?
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In what ways can we pray for our country after the devastating events we all witnessed?

Join us back here next Tuesday at 5 pm for the episode on Inspiration and Innerrancy!

The Christ is King Trap:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14907957-a-letter-on-the-christ-is-king-trap

What's Behind Trans Visibility Day?:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14815189-trans-visibility-day-vs-easter-which-resurrection-will-you-recognize
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July 09, 2024 Was Genesis Wrong About Creation? (Alex O’Connor vs Dinesh D’Souza)
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Was Genesis Chapter 1 intended to be a scientific account of creation? Why does Genesis 1-11 seem to have so much in common with other writings from Israel's surrounding neighbors? In this debate, Nick responds to Alex O'Connor catching Dinesh D'Souza off-guard with some questions about the Bible. Are you prepared to defend your views on creation?

Is the Bible Inerrant and Can it be Trusted? | Mike Licona:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15350669-is-the-bible-inerrant-and-can-it-be-trusted-mike-licona

Video in episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNGgHUeSyyo
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July 02, 2024 Is the Bible Inerrant and Can It Be Trusted? | Mike Licona
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Nick Shalna interviews Dr. Michael Licona, author of Jesus, Contradicted, on the ideas of inspiration, inerrancy, and the reasons for differences among New Testament Gospels. How does the way that the gospels present the same story differently reflect the writing standards of the 1st century? What kinds of things did 1st Century authors do that may surprise us? If there is a surface contradiction or error in the Bible, does it disqualify its reliability and trustworthiness?

Similar Episodes:
What's with All of these Bible Contradictions?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15318637-what-s-with-all-of-these-bible-contradictions-cosmicskeptic-rapid-response

Did Joshua Make the Sun Stand Still?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14943176-did-joshua-make-the-sun-stand-still-are-you-sure-you-know-pt-3

Houston Baptist:
https://hc.edu/school-of-christian-thought/departments/apologetics/
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June 28, 2024 Is This the Most Evil Idea In the New Testament? (@Richard Dawkins & CosmicSkeptic - Rapid Response)
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Are we born into the world guilty of sin? Did Jesus Himself say He came to die for our sins? Can everyone recognize that there is some standard we all fall short of, and why does it matter which standard it is? Is morality possible apart from God?

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Video Referenced:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QkZ8_mLCoA

Related Episodes:
What's with all of these Bible Contradictions?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15318637-what-s-with-all-of-these-bible-contradictions-cosmicskeptic-rapid-response
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29 min
June 27, 2024 Is God Responsible for People Going to Hell? (@The Atheist Experience - Rapid Response)
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Nick responds to a throwback video of Matt Dilahaunty taking a phone call from a Christian on "The Atheist Experience". Does the reality of God's foreknowledge necessitate the idea that He causes all of our actions? Is God responsible for all who go to hell because He created it? How should believers carry a conversation about the faith, and how SOULDN'T they?

Send your video or questions to [email protected] for the Rapid Response series!

Most Recent Episode: What's with all of the Bible Contradictions? (Cosmic Skeptic Response)

Is Hell Eternal?

Clip Referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qPfF-ztnTA&t=251s
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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.