The Universe Next Door

Send us your Questions and Comments Here If you are under the impression that Trans Visibility Day took place on Easter Sunday this year as a coincidence, we hope your mind is changed by the end of this episode.  What does this day represent? How should Christians react and not react?  Responding to the Trans Movement: https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14408633-thinking-and-respond...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here In the first episode of the "Are you sure you know what that verse means" series, Nick Shalna responds to a video from a popular Youtuber on the story of the Tower of Babel. What really happened in Genesis 11? Why does God say let "us" go down? Is this story just a myth? Why is context so important when interpreting the Bible? Send any questions you have to...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here Join us next week for a brand new series on rethinking some popular interpretations that may not capture the full meaning of what the original author and God intended for a passage! What does it mean to be "As the stars in heaven"? Did Joshua really make the sun stand still in the sky? Is David and Goliath more than simply a heroic story? Send your question...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here Have you ever wondered what psychics actually do or where they get their information? Are Ouija Boards and Tarot Cards real?  Is it possible to communicate with the dead or with demonic forces? What is Automatic Writing? What does the Bible have to say about these issues? Nick Shalna has a conversation with Jenn Nizza, a former psychic who is now a Christia...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here It's common for us to read our modern scientific findings into the text of the Bible, but what did the ancient Israelites actually believe about cosmology and the formation of the earth? Did they believe the stars were fiery gas balls millions of miles away, or did they believe they were divine beings? How would a view of a smaller and more compact universe...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here The interview with Jenn Nizza, a former psychic now a Christian believer, will be released tomorrow afternoon! Are Tarot card readings real? Do psychics get their knowledge from demonic forces or are they experts at deception? What about crystals and Oijuia boards? Does demonic possession still exist and are witchcraft spells real? In the meantime, check ou...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here Check out this month's Q&A and send in your question for next month to information@apologetics.org Episodes Referenced: Child Damnation: https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14452724-the-age-old-debate-of-child-damnation-needs-to-end How Original is Original Sin? https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13921635-how-original-is-ori...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here At this point, nearly everyone has seen the famous "He Gets Us" Superbowl ad. In fact, it was probably viewed by over 130 million people. But why has there been so much backlash? Upon further research of the organization, are there some clues that lead to concern? Join Nick Shalna as he digs further into the beliefs and statements of the "He Gets Us" organi...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here Check out this follow-up to the recent episode on infant damnation and original guilt . If Jesus is truly human, how can we say He isn't born with original sin? Does "all mean all" when it comes to people sinning? Are we responsible for our own condemnation or are we guilty of the sin of Adam? Send your questions or disagreements to information@apologetics....

Send us your Questions and Comments Here What does it actually mean to indoctrinate? Does the Bible encourage abuse of children and shame those who ask questions? Are those who are raised in Christianity taught to avoid critical thinking? Is there any connection between mental health and church attendance? What should you do if you're struggling with your faith, or with anxiety and depression? Sen...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here Why do so many believe that infants and children don't go to be with the Lord if they haven't acknowledged Christ? How does the commonly held view of original guilt play into this dilemma? Are there popular theological views that would be contradicted if it's suggested that children go to heaven? What do well-known historical church figures have to say abou...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here Nick Shalna interviews Alycia Wood (Speaker at Apologetics Inc) on the topic of the trans movement and how to deal with it as Christians. Most of us wouldn't have a problem agreeing that a girl can't become a boy, but what about all of the minute details that come along with the issue? How do we respond to kids and adults identifying as another gender?  Wha...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here Nick Shalna responds to questions from listeners ranging from topics such as flat earth to spiritual demonic influences. Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of February! Episodes Mentioned: How Original is Original Sin? https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13921635-how-original-is-original-sin-a...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here Are you able to look at the Bible objectively or do you feel the need to skip over intimidating or weird concepts? What do we do with passages suggesting that angels and spiritual beings have authority if only God has authority? Why would Israel worship stone and wooden idols rather than worship God? Join us as we talk about the top 5 practical applications...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here What is different about Revelation compared to other books in the Bible? Have we taken too much of a dry and modern approach to understanding apocalyptic literature? Is there a link between the Seven Spirits of God and the Seven Stars who play a crucial role in the book? How do Second Temple Period writings such as Enoch influence the New Testament authors...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here We often hear angels described as female creatures with wings. It's common to view demons as those who rebelled alongside Satan at the fall or perhaps even creatures who lost a battle against God's angels. But is these ideas found in Scripture? Join us as we dive into the topics of angels and demons, seraphim and cherubim, and why it's so important to do ou...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here Why does the number 70 seem to pop up in crucial situations throughout the Bible? Did God give authority to other 'gods' whom He later judged for accepting worship? What did God intend to do with the nations who abandoned Him at the tower of Babel? How do the Babel story and the number 70 tie in with what Christ came to redeem us from? Send your questions t...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here What significance does the number 70 have in the Bible? Why does this number seem to pop up during some of the most significant events throughout Scripture and how will Jesus redeem His people from the corrupted sons of God? Join us tomorrow morning to find out! The Meaning of Elohim: https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11648324-why-do-the-nam...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here Why are there differences in the gospels? Is Genesis 1-11 reliable and what blind spots might I have in that area? Is it possible that the Apostle Paul hallucinated on the road to Damascus and why should we think he's any different than Joseph Smith? Join us as we try our best to objectively respond to these skeptic challenges and more! Send your questions...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here What views did you change in 2023? Are there any you've thought more deeply about or had to admit that you didn't have the details right? What Universe Next Door episodes would we recommend from 2023 that might make you rethink some of your positions or grow in knowledge about other positions? For our Next Q&A planned to be released on Friday, January 2...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here Where did the modern idea of Santa Claus come from? Did he derive from a Greek god or a Christian bishop? Did St. Nick punch Arius in the face at the Council of Nicea? Should you teach your children that Santa Claus is real and what alternative options exist? If Santa is based on a historical figure-gone-myth, is the same true of Jesus of Nazareth? Join us...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here Did the modern Christmas holiday borrow its celebrations and festivities from the pagan Roman holiday Saturnalia? What early sources are there to demonstrate this? Should Christians celebrate Christmas? Are Christmas trees forbidden by God in the Bible? Join us for the first part of our Christmas series and be sure to check out next week's episode on whethe...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here How should Christian’s view artificial intelligence? Is it sinful to use it? What different types of AI are there? How concerned should our society be? Nick Shalna is joined by Dr John Lennox to discuss the growing phenomenon. Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for our new Christmas series! This episode was recorded in the summer of 2022 Sup...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here Why should we care about what our children watch on TV? Is it possible for both kids and parents to enjoy watching something filled with purpose and creativity rather than shows that seek to smuggle in anti-Christian messages? What goes into taking an imaginative storybook and turning it into something visual and tangible? Brock Starnes and Garrett Taylor j...

Send us your Questions and Comments Here Make sure you come back tomorrow for the interview with Brock and Garrett! In the meantime email your Christmas questions to information@apologetics.org And check out some more awesome episodes: The Reformation, Catholic Catechism, and Indulgences: https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13883319-the-reformation-catholic-catechism-and-indulgences...