The Universe Next Door
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.
Episodes
308 episodes
Why Transubstantiation Has Nothing To Do with John 6 (The Bread of Life)
What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the bread of life" in John 6? Did He intend to make a statement about consuming Him physically in one sense or another? Is the idea of transubstantiation biblical and is it found in John 6? What parallels ...
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Season 19
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Episode 20
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26:04
5 Manipulative Traps Christians Must Avoid To Be Effective
Jesus sends us out to be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves. What traps should we be on the lookout for? How do we avoid being tricked into admitting something we didn't do or promoting something we don't believe in? How can recognizi...
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Season 19
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Episode 19
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44:43
A Reminder that Hitler is Evil and Christians Should Recognize It | Richard Weikart
Nick Shalna interviews Dr. Richard Weikart on why there has been so much recent talk about Hitler being an "ok guy" and Churchill being the real villain of WWII. Why have young men in the Christian Nationalist movement recently sympathized with...
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Season 19
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Episode 18
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59:21
Q&A: Abortion, Eden and New Dimensions, My Biases
Send in your questions to information@apologetics.org for our next Q&A!Abortion and Amendment 4:
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Season 19
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Episode 17
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37:24
Do Ancient Israelite Scientific Views Contradict Inerrancy? (Inspiration and Inerrancy Part 2)
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 secon...
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Season 19
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Episode 16
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33:05
Abortion Amendment 4 and Incrementalism vs Abolitionism | Scott Klusendorf
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 ...
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Season 19
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Episode 15
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52:22
Did God Providentially or Directly Inspire the Bible? (Inspiration and Inerrancy Series Pt. 1)
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 direct...
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Season 19
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Episode 14
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46:22
Archeologist: When did the Exodus Actually Happen? | Titus Kennedy
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 S...
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Season 19
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Episode 13
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54:52
Marxist Olympics, Mental Gymnastics and You
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 ...
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Season 19
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Episode 12
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15:57
How Can We Pray for America After the Events this Weekend?
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:
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Season 19
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Episode 11
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20:08
Was Genesis Wrong About Creation? (Alex O'Connor vs Dinesh D'Souza)
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 ...
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Season 19
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Episode 10
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28:15
Is the Bible Inerrant and Can It Be Trusted? | Mike Licona
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 dif...
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Season 19
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Episode 9
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58:17
Is This the Most Evil Idea In the New Testament? (@Richard Dawkins & CosmicSkeptic - Rapid Response)
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 G...
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Season 19
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Episode 8
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28:52
Is God Responsible for People Going to Hell? (@The Atheist Experience - Rapid Response)
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 w...
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Season 19
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Episode 7
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33:56
What's With All Of These Bible Contradictions? (@Cosmicskeptic - Rapid Response)
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? ...
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Season 19
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Episode 6
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45:38
Did Jesus Go To Egypt to Learn Ancient Secrets? (@Billy Carson - Rapid Response)
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?Send a video to information@apologetics.org for Nick to r...
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Season 19
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Episode 5
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42:04
Does this One Verse Undermine the Whole Bible? (@HolyKoolaid - Rapid Response)
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? Send in a vid...
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Season 19
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Episode 4
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29:27
Did Jesus Come to Bring A Sword? (Are You Sure You Know) [Pt. 7]
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...
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Season 19
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Episode 3
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49:07
The Satan in Job Isn't Who You Think It Is [Are You Sure You Know Pt. 6]
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 information@apologetics....
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Season 19
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Episode 2
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40:41
5 Reasons Why I'm Protestant
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 chur...
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Season 19
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Episode 1
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43:34
Q&A: Preterism, Book of Jasher, End of the World
Send in your questions now to information@apologetics for our Q&A on Friday June 28!Joshua and the Sun Standing Still:
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Season 18
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Episode 29
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27:17
Did You Know This About CS Lewis? | Dr. Hal Poe
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...
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Season 18
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Episode 28
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46:16
On this Rock: What Catholics and Protestants Both Get Wrong [Are You Sure You Know Pt.5]
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 ...
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Season 18
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Episode 27
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42:45
Was Peter the First Pope and What Rock was Jesus Referring To?
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 ...
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Season 18
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Episode 26
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1:42
What You Don't Know about the Transfiguration [Are You Sure You Know Pt. 4]
What was the point of the transfiguration? What is the story intending to communicate and does it have anything to do with us? Why were Moses and Elijah present and why did Peter want to build tents? What does the location of the event communic...
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Season 18
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Episode 25
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53:56