The Universe Next Door

By Nick ShalnaReligion & Spirituality Christianity

The Universe Next Door episodes

June 26, 2024 What’s With All Of These Bible Contradictions? (@Cosmicskeptic - Rapid Response)
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Was the Israelite conquest genocide? Are there contradictions in the New Testament that bring doubt to the reliability of the Four Gospels? What does it mean for the Bible to be "true"? Did the Gospel writers forget when events happened? How does comparing the Gospels to other Ancient Greco-Roman Biographies add significance to the discussion?

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

Most Recent Episode: Did Jesus Go to Egypt to Learn Ancient Secrets?

Related Episodes:
Are Jesus' Genealogies Filled with Contradictions?
Satan in the Old Testament

Clip used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LxkmFu-Vmo&t=366s

Full Debate between Dinesh and Alex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMKkX8qRHsw

Alex O'Connors Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicSkeptic
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46 min
June 25, 2024 Did Jesus Go To Egypt to Learn Ancient Secrets? (@Billy Carson - Rapid Response)
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How much time did Jesus spend in Egypt? Is the term "God" a mistranslation in the Bible? Is Yahweh just a Deity from another Pantheon? Where do modern-day gnostic ideas come from?

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Former Psychic: Communicating with Demons:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14678738-former-psychic-communicating-with-spirits-tarot-cards-ouija-boards-demons-jenn-nizza

Who were the Angels of the Seven Churches?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14329066-who-are-the-angels-of-the-seven-churches-in-revelation

Video Referenced:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scI8FwhLTUA&t=16s

Greg Bahnsen Quote: www.cmfnow.com/articles/pe152.htm

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43 min
June 24, 2024 Does this One Verse Undermine the Whole Bible? (@HolyKoolaid - Rapid Response)
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In the first episode of the rapid response series, Nick Shalna responds to a popular video by Youtube content creator Holy Koolaid. Was it unnecessary for Jesus to die on the cross to forgive sins? Is the Bible unreliable?

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Related Episodes:

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

Do Christians Indoctrinate Their Children?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14498126-do-christians-indoctrinate-their-children-and-is-it-abuse

Videos Used:

Daily Dose of Wisdom and Michael Jones:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thF8_Ma7Z8I&t=391s

Holy Koolaid Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTnQydJ4O4k&t=291s
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30 min
June 18, 2024 Did Jesus Come to Bring A Sword? (Are You Sure You Know) [Pt. 7]
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Why did Jesus say that He came to bring a sword in Matthew 10:34? Furthermore, why does Luke's account differ, saying He came to bring division? What is Matthew intending to communicate by using the term "sword"? What differences were prominent between Jewish and Gentile audiences in the 1st century?

Send your questions to [email protected] now for our Q&A on Friday, June 28!

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TUND Episodes:

Most Recent: Satan in Job

Mike Licona Differences in the Gospels

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50 min
June 11, 2024 The Satan in Job Isn’t Who You Think It Is [Are You Sure You Know Pt. 6]
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Who is "the satan" figure in the Book of Job? Is the term "satan" ever used in the Old Testament to describe the Devil? Where is Satan mentioned in the Old Testament and why does it matter?

Send your questions to [email protected] for the Q&A on the last Friday of the month!

Intro to Divine Council Worldview:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bible-divine-council-worldview

Who is Satan?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11692097-the-serpent-and-the-guardian-cherub-who-is-satan-part-1

Paul Evans Article on 1 Chr - https://drmsh.com/TheNakedBible/Divine%20Beings%20Chronicler.pdf
Unseen Realm Book by Michael Heiser
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41 min
June 05, 2024 5 Reasons Why I’m Protestant
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What are some of the key differences between Protestantism and the Roman Catholic church? How does one's view of Scripture affect their objectivity when studying biblical concepts? Did God ordain or command for there to be an authoritative church body to interpret the Bible? Is purgatory a biblical concept and was Mary sinless?

Send your questions to [email protected] for our Q&A on Friday June 28!

On this Rock: What Catholics and Protestants Both Miss -
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15074303-on-this-rock-what-catholics-and-protestants-both-get-wrong-are-you-sure-you-know-pt-5
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44 min
June 02, 2024 Q&A: Preterism, Book of Jasher, End of the World
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Send in your questions now to information@apologetics for our Q&A on Friday June 28!

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

Why Did Jesus Say "You are all gods"?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14635232-why-does-jesus-say-you-are-gods
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28 min
May 21, 2024 Did You Know This About CS Lewis? | Dr. Hal Poe
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Nick Shalna and Dr. Tom Woodward interview Dr. Hal Poe - CS Lewis expert and descendant of Edgar Allen Poe - on the incredible life of CS Lewis. What tragedies occurred in Lewis's life that helped shape him? How did his upbringing influence who he became? Why did CS Lewis originally convert to Atheism and then later become a profound Christian author?

Don't forget to send your questions to [email protected] for our Q&A coming up Friday May 31!

CS Lewis Biography Series:
https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-C-S-Lewis-Biography/dp/B0B2C7T9VP/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2AQU7PZE28QUQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ou7_6oHOwwS_O_2fOTz75Hfwdf5jxbF9rcab4o5-jg4.u_JpMlLmoYRNukvgptBb25sU8caHDvaTnqdcGTb6djc&dib_tag=se&keywords=cs+lewis+hal+poe&qid=1716317050&sprefix=cs+lewis+hal+%2Caps%2C669&sr=8-2

Max McClean on Becoming CS Lewis:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/10762941-special-release-becoming-cs-lewis-max-mclean
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47 min
May 15, 2024 On this Rock: What Catholics and Protestants Both Get Wrong [Are You Sure You Know Pt.5]
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Was Peter the first Pope? What Rock was Jesus referring to when He spoke to Peter in Matthew 16? What were "the Gates of Hell" and why is this concept crucial for understanding this passage? What does the geography of the event have to do with the meaning of what Jesus is communicating?

Send your questions to [email protected] for our Q&A on the last Friday of May!

The Meaning of the Transfiguration:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15027918-what-you-don-t-know-about-the-transfiguration-are-you-sure-you-know-pt-4

Binding and Loosing:
https://nakedbiblepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/NB-329-Transcript.pdf

Videos used:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBOa-J_Xm-U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKYm0RWI7pc

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43 min
May 14, 2024 Was Peter the First Pope and What Rock was Jesus Referring To?
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Are Catholics and Protestants both incorrect in their interpretations of the Matthew 16 passage where Jesus says "On this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail?" Join us tomorrow night to find out!

Send your questions to [email protected] now for our Q&A on the last Friday or May!

In the meantime, check out the part 1 episode on the transfiguration:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15027918-what-you-don-t-know-about-the-transfiguration-are-you-sure-you-know-pt-4

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
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2 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.