287 episodes
The Universe Next Door Nick Shalna
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- Religion & Spirituality
The Universe Next Door seeks to answer your questions on the meaning of life, worldview, and the existence of God.
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Did You Know This About CS Lewis? | Dr. Hal Poe
Send us a Text Message.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 information@apologetics.org for our Q&A coming up Friday May 31!CS Lewis Biog...
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On this Rock: What Catholics and Protestants Both Get Wrong [Are You Sure You Know Pt.5]
Send us a Text Message.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 information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of May!The Meaning of the Transfiguration:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15027918-...
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Was Peter the First Pope and What Rock was Jesus Referring To?
Send us a Text Message.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 information@apologetic.org 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-abou...
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What You Don't Know about the Transfiguration [Are You Sure You Know Pt. 4]
Send us a Text Message.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 communicate in regards to spiritual powers and authorities? Join us next week to find out why Jesus says "On this Rock, I will build my church".Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of May!W...
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A Scientist and the Complexity of Life | Bill Dembski and Tom Woodward
Send us a Text Message.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 Desi...
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Q&A: Babel Episode, Original Sin and Virgin Birth
Send us a Text Message.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-3Babel 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-1Original Sin and Child Damnation Episode:https...