The Universe Next Door
Science Podcasts
The Universe Next Door seeks to answer your questions on the meaning of life, worldview, and the existence of God.
Location:
Freehold, NJ
Genres:
Science Podcasts
Description:
The Universe Next Door seeks to answer your questions on the meaning of life, worldview, and the existence of God.
Language:
English
Contact:
Dr. Tom Woodward and Kevin Wirth 1957 Sourwood Blvd. Dunedin, Fl 34698 6177178102
Website:
http://www.buzzsprout.com/235413
Email:
info@apologetics.org
Episodes
A Scientist and the Complexity of Life | Bill Dembski and Tom Woodward
4/30/2024
Nick Shalna is joined by Dr. Bill Demsbki (Intelligent Design Author) and Dr. Tom Woodward (Discovery Institute, Apologetics Inc) to discuss the concept of specified complexity and the update of Dr. Dembski's classic book: The Design Inference. How did the Intelligent Design movement start and how far has it come? Why are the accusations made against the movement 30 years ago no longer holding water today? Why are world-renowned thinkers now taking the premise of a Designer so seriously?
Send your questions to information@apologetics.org now for our Q&A on Friday, May 31.
Join us next week as we continue our series "Are you sure you know what that verse means?" with the Transfiguration!
Related Episodes:
Stephen Meyer on Darwin:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/10647819-would-darwin-think-differently-about-evolution-today-stephen-meyer-pt-2-doubts-about-darwinism-series
David Berlinski: Darwinism, the Power Struggle of Science, the Big Bang and Gender Studies?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/10588375-david-berlinski-darwinism-the-power-struggle-of-science-the-big-bang-and-gender-studies-doubts-about-darwinism-series
Michael Behe: Did Scientists Get Evolution Backwards?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/10648234-biochemist-did-science-get-evolution-backwards-and-how-complex-is-life-michael-behe-doubts-about-darwinism-series
Bill Demsbki's New Updated Book: The Design Inference
https://www.amazon.com/Design-Inference-Eliminating-through-Probabilities/dp/1637120346/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BWnbxuDo5r53TGXDo3j42CUfzQzirs6-AJumD1EpXs13fGsNpGd5wOYVVrFGwc9LQqNjPccDYLZ7Pqj8TCv9LtKLwzhdBmdx3gMN2UWvQbdCv6l_Cye99QoHAe8E4ufz1vqvr4hMfOspSvkN9HiCLuyBoQIYKnz3_AtanbuHLIPufLXFDohJBMiLMPjLqUCamNY6_tQi70xd3t9Y2o38xazBrBz15PGS7eSw0063q4s.2VzwpG345gsbB2H8VRbBBqF1qpmobPLzLf3Qbq4Uwcs&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+design+inference&qid=1714494822&sr=8-1
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Duration:00:45:31
Q&A: Babel Episode, Original Sin and Virgin Birth
4/26/2024
Send in your questions for next month's Q&A to information@apologetics.org!
Episodes referenced:
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
Babel Response Episode:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14774037-what-definitely-didn-t-happen-at-babel-response-to-kristi-burke-are-you-sure-you-know-pt-1
Original Sin and Child Damnation Episode:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14452724-the-age-old-debate-of-child-damnation-needs-to-end
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Duration:00:28:38
Did Joshua Make the Sun Stand Still? [Are You Sure You Know Pt. 3]
4/23/2024
Did the sun stop moving in the sky in Joshua 10, or are we misunderstanding how ancients thought of the sun "standing still"? Does taking a less common view mean you have less faith? Why were Israel's surrounding neighbors so particular about the alignment of stars and planets before battle and how may that play a role in this popular story? Join us for part 3 of our current series: "Are you sure you know what that verse means?"
Send your questions to information@apologetics.org now for our Q&A coming up this Friday night!
Other Episodes in this series:
You'll be 'as' the stars in heaven:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14857214-abraham-s-promise-as-the-stars-in-heaven-series-pt-2
What Actually Happened at Babel?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14774037-what-definitely-didn-t-happen-at-babel-response-to-kristi-burke-series-pt-1
Articles referenced:
Walton - https://biologos.org/articles/biblical-credibility-and-joshua-10-what-does-the-text-really-claim
Chavalas - https://mosaicmagazine.com/picks/religion-holidays/2016/05/did-joshua-really-make-the-sun-stand-still/
Good Summary - https://spoiledmilks.com/2018/12/13/sun-stand-still-joshua/
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Duration:00:46:09
A Letter on the 'Christ is King' Trap
4/17/2024
Join us next Tuesday as we continue our series: "Are you sure you know what that verse means?"
For the record, I have a beard and a truck.
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Duration:00:12:03
Abraham's Promise: 'As' the Stars in Heaven? [Are you sure you know Pt. 2]
4/9/2024
In the second part of the "Are you sure you know whats that verse means?" series, Nick Shalna presents a prominent ancient Jewish view of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 15. What does it mean to be made "as" the stars in heaven? Is this simply quantitative and a reference to numerical value, or is there something more? How should we understand being made "heirs of the cosmos"?
Most recent episode on Babel:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14774037-what-definitely-didn-t-happen-at-babel-response-to-kristi-burke-series-pt-1
How Were Stars Viewed in the Bible?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14595788-were-stars-viewed-as-angels-in-the-bible
This episode is based on a series which is based on a series of Michael Heiser by David Burnett:
https://drmsh.com/category/biblical-theology-doctrine/theosis-1/
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Duration:00:52:00
Trans Visibility Day vs Easter: Which Resurrection will you Recognize?
4/2/2024
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-responding-to-the-growing-trans-movement-alycia-wood
The Marxification of Education:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13790276-refusing-to-stay-asleep-in-a-woke-culture-defeating-defeatism-series
The "He gets us" Campaign:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14541410-i-dug-further-into-the-he-gets-us-campaign
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Duration:00:42:59
What definitely DIDN'T Happen at Babel (Response to Kristi Burke) [Are you sure you know Pt.1]
3/26/2024
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 information@apologetics.org for our Good Friday Q&A!
Kristi Burke's Video on Babel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w56ZgxQg2A
Who is the Divine Council?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bible-divine-council-worldview
Why Does Jesus Say "you are gods" (Reaction to James White and John Piper):
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14635232-why-does-jesus-say-you-are-gods-james-white-and-john-piper-response
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Duration:00:51:16
Are You Sure You Know What That Verse Means?
3/19/2024
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 questions to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of the month!
Did the Israelites view the Stars as Angels?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14595788-were-stars-viewed-as-angels-in-the-bible
Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-stars-viewed-as-angels-in-the-bible/id1464590061?i=1000647440678
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Duration:00:03:56
Former-Psychic: Communicating with Spirits, Tarot Cards, Ouija Boards, Demons | Jenn Nizza
3/12/2024
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 Christian believer, on how spiritual warfare plays out in the life of a psychic versus the life of a Christian.
Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of the month!
Jenn's Website Podcast:
https://www.expsychicsaved.com/
Jenn's Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/@Expsychicsaved
Similar Episodes on TUND
Former Scientologist and Demonic Influence:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11097287-former-scientologist-thetans-john-travolta-demonic-influences-athena-dean-holtz
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Duration:00:42:32
Why Does Jesus Say 'You are gods'?
3/5/2024
What is going on in Psalm 82 when "Elohim" judges the "Elohim"? Is the intended meaning that God is judging a group of human leaders, or is there something much more significant in this chapter? Why does Jesus quote this passage to the Jews who are charging Him with blasphemy in John 10:35 before they try to kill Him? How do respected reformed scholars James White and John Piper interpret this passage and where does Nick Shalna disagree with them?
Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of the month!
The Divine Council and the Significance of 70:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14285820-the-divine-council-and-the-significance-of-70
Understanding the Divine Council Worldview:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bible-divine-council-worldview
Understanding the Names of God:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11648324-why-do-the-names-of-god-matter-elohim-yahweh-son-of-man
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Duration:00:38:10
Were Stars Viewed as Angels in the Bible?
2/28/2024
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 affect the way they looked at culture and meaning? If they had something wrong about science, does that diminish the view of inspiration and inerrancy?
Thursday night event details at Mosaic church NPR:
https://mosaicnpr.org/
Send your questions now to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of March!
John Walton's book referenced:
https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Near-Eastern-Thought-Testament/dp/1540960218/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FZT9D45OTYOD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OVLl2mCXEzVtStapEKBHmdMpQJXV8CscqjC7CyTyc_9va8b1-wMRm13afT8aG6NQCl7EwOaTnBvnnNi-yUPojz7hdhQJ_WiS-S9NrymNla6hLDc1QyJllrwSp0M-RPGErMeuPwz-cGJplbDakF5bfycfXZNyc6jDf7BWx0gLjZFydU0TaxXq6oGmkJRgkBDtM59SykWSa83yeVwkeSjDR1g9c4nWOzJ0MAZrHohhPvg.UBxgLEuUAtIzlEd9GuOD70gYmTPh9vDLLGl0sQGR7S4&dib_tag=se&keywords=john+walton+ancient+near+eastern+thought&qid=1709149795&sprefix=john+w%2Caps%2C2286&sr=8-1
The Divine Council Worldview:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14285820-the-divine-council-and-the-significance-of-70
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Duration:00:37:59
Former-Psychic Interview Coming Tomorrow
2/27/2024
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 out our most recent episode:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14562976-q-a-original-sin-slavery-trump-morality-war-in-heaven
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Duration:00:01:44
Q&A: Original Sin, Slavery, Trump, Morality, War in Heaven
2/23/2024
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-original-sin-and-is-mary-divine
Why Romans 9 is so Highly Debated:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12809463-why-romans-9-is-so-highly-debated-romans-9-11-series
Is Jesus the Visible God in the Old Testament?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11524197-is-jesus-the-visible-god-in-the-old-testament-colossians-1-15
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Duration:00:41:27
I Dug Further Into the 'He Gets Us' Campaign
2/20/2024
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" organization and you may be left with less guessing.
Send your Questions now to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A that'll be released this Friday at 5 pm!
Sources:
https://hegetsus.com/en
Make sure to check out Translations of the Wokish:
https://newdiscourses.com/tftw-inclusion/
Do Christians Indoctrinate Their Children?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14498126-do-christians-indoctrinate-their-children-and-is-it-abuse
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Duration:00:33:29
More Inconsistencies with Original Sin and Infant Damnation
2/16/2024
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.org for our Q&A that will be released on Friday, February 23!
The Age-Old Debate of Child Damnation Needs to End:
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-original-sin-and-is-mary-divine
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Duration:00:17:34
Do Christians Indoctrinate Their Children? (And is it Abuse?)
2/13/2024
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?
Send your questions now to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on Friday, Feb 23!
Video Nick responded to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HwSGXPKzw8&t=239s
Articles Referenced:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32793951/
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/religious-upbringing-adult-health/#:~:text=Those%20who%20prayed%20or%20meditated,who%20never%20prayed%20or%20meditated
TUND Episode with Former Scientologist:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11097287-former-scientologist-thetans-john-travolta-demonic-influences-athena-dean-holtz
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Duration:00:45:33
The Age-Old Debate of Child Damnation Needs to End
2/6/2024
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 about this topic? Join us to find truth and comfort on this crucial topic that is often (wrongly) confusing and disheartening for many
Send your questions to information@apologetics.org now for our Q&A that'll be released on Friday, Feb 23!
References:
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/let-the-children-come-to-me
https://catholiccourier.com/articles/purgatory-limbo-explained/
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/baptism-10346
https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
TUND Episodes Related to this Topic:
How Original is Original Sin?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13921635-how-original-is-original-sin-and-is-mary-divine
The Reformation and the Catholic Church:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13883319-the-reformation-catholic-catechism-and-indulgences
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Duration:00:47:10
Thinking and Responding to the Growing Trans Movement | Alycia Wood
1/30/2024
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? What effects do puberty blockers and hormones have on people from a young age when used incorrectly? Why does there seem to be a large growing number of girls following this movement and wanting to change their gender?
Send your questions to information@apologetics.org before our next Q&A on the last Friday of February!
Alycia's Article on Intersex:
https://apologetics.org/what-is-intersex-and-what-does-it-mean-for-the-transgender-conversation/
I Think Therefore I'm Trans (video):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l94pcj2yBeE&t=333s
Irreversible Damage (Book):
https://www.amazon.com/Irreversible-Damage-Transgender-Seducing-Daughters/dp/168451228X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ILL4XRXMHX01&keywords=irreversible+damage&qid=1706653194&sprefix=irrever%2Caps%2C2078&sr=8-1
Fighting Child Grooming with Billboard Chris:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13700312-what-it-looks-like-to-fight-child-grooming-billboard-chris-defeating-defeatism-doom-and-groom
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Duration:01:04:48
Q&A: Flat Earth, Canaanite Genocide, One-World Government, Baal
1/26/2024
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-and-is-mary-divine
Who Were the Nephilim?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13026899-who-were-the-nephilim-the-beginning-of-sexual-transgression
Is Jesus the Visible God in the Old Testament?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11524197-is-jesus-the-visible-god-in-the-old-testament-colossians-1-15
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Duration:00:55:32
The Divine Council is More Practical than you Thought
1/23/2024
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 of the Divine Council worldview regarding the Bible and our lives.
Send your questions now to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A that will be released this Friday night at 5 pm!
Other Divine Council Episodes:
The Divine Council and Significance of 70:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14285820-the-divine-council-and-the-significance-of-70
The View that Changed the way I Read the Bible:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bible-divine-council-worldview
Who Were the Nephilim?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13026899-who-were-the-nephilim-the-beginning-of-sexual-transgression
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Duration:00:41:28