Almost Heretical

Christianity isn’t about pretending to believe something you know isn’t true. Former pastor Nate Hanson and Bible scholar Shelby Hanson sit down with leading scholars and thinkers to hear their best case for Christianity. We bring the tough questions, the doubts, the pushback, and the "but what about…" not to tear it down, but to show why it’s worth holding on to. With over 2 million downloads, Almost Heretical has become a space for doubters, seekers, and believers to discover a faith built on reason, history, and hope.

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Topics: faith and reason, christian belief, apologetics, faith and science, biblical studies, scripture study, science and faith, case for christ, richard bauckham

Religion & Spirituality
Religion
Education
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#163 – Jeremiah Johnston: The Shroud of Turin P...
Could this ancient cloth be physical evidence of Easter?
60 min
2
Bonus: Hell, Paul, and the Bible’s Authority
Rethinking punishment, authorship, and biblical trust
11 min
3
#162 – Why Didn't Jesus Write Anything Down?
Exploring Why Jesus Never Penned His Teachings
25 min
4
#161 – 6 Genesis Stories Read Politically
Reading Genesis Backwards to Uncover Political Power Plays and Gender Reversals
38 min
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Bonus: Did Jesus Talk About Hell?
Does Jesus really talk about hell more than heaven? Nate and Shelby unpack that and more—from Paul’s influence to rethinking salvation and scripture.
10 min
6
#160 – 5 Ways to Follow Jesus Without Paul
Five practical, historical paths to follow Jesus without relying on Paul’s theology.
47 min
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Bonus: Paul’s Shadow on Jesus
11 min
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#159 – Paul Made Christianity
Unveiling Paul’s Role in Shaping the Gospels, Acts and Beyond
57 min
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Bonus: Did Paul Get the Gospel Wrong?
10 min
10
#158 – Why Paul's Churches Won Early Christianity
Did Paul’s Vision Outshine James?
42 min
11
#157 – James vs. Paul: The Battle in Early Chri...
Faith and Works: Paul vs James and the Jewish Roots of Christianity
42 min
12
#156 – Paul vs Jesus
Uncovering Paul’s Role in Shaping Christianity
39 min
13
#155 – Sodom and Gomorrah, The Binding of Isaac...
The Sin of Sodom, Abraham and Isaac, and Why Lot’s Wife Turned to Salt
42 min
14
#154 – Dr. Andrew Perrin: Unlocking the Secrets...
65 min
15
#153 – Abraham: Who the Heck is Melchizedek?
The Mystery of Melchizedek, Hagar’s Overlooked Story, and Abraham’s Surprising Legacy
35 min
16
#152 – Tony Jones: Hunting for Spirituality (Pt 1)
Exploring spirituality in nature, hunting, and breaking free from church walls.
30 min
17
Marianne Williamson (Full Episode)
Marianne Williamson on Love, Spirituality, and Breaking Political Divides
67 min
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#151 – Marianne Williamson: Choosing Love Over ...
CNN, DNC, RFK Jr., and the Power of Choosing Love Over Political Division
33 min
19
Liz Charlotte Grant (Full Episode)
Both Part 1 and Part 2 of our episode with Liz Charlotte Grant
56 min
20
#150 – Marianne Williamson: Jesus as Our Guide ...
Exploring Love, Faith, and Spiritual Transformation with Marianne Williamson
35 min
21
#149 – The Election (Against Neo-Fundamentalism)
Exploring Neo-Fundamentalism and Embracing Wisdom Beyond Dogma in the 2024 Election with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
31 min
22
#148 – Is God male? (Liz Charlotte Grant, Pt 2)
Challenging Patriarchal Faith, Spiritual Autonomy, and Divine Inspiration
28 min
23
#147 – God as a Mother (Liz Charlotte Grant, Pt 1)
Feminine metaphors for God, faith transitions, and the impact of therapy in reshaping how we view the divine.
30 min
24
#146 – Dana Hicks: Trading Conservative Dogma f...
Rethinking faith and exploring the dangers of replacing one rigid belief system with another.
59 min
25
#145 – Garrick Allen: Revelation Isn’t What You...
Uncovering the Misunderstood Truths of Revelation and How They’ve Shaped Modern Faith
49 min