Almost Heretical
Are you ready to rethink the Bible and challenge easy answers? Join guests like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Marianne Williamson, Tim Mackie (BibleProject), Jon Foreman (Switchfoot), Rainn Wilson (The Office), and Rob Bell as we dive into complex conversations about faith, moving beyond conservative and liberal camps. If you don’t fit neatly into either space, you’ll fit in just fine here. Hosted by Nate Hanson (former Crazy Love pastor) and Shelby Hanson (MA Biblical Studies & Dead Sea Scrolls), Almost Heretical invites you to explore Christianity without subscribing to tribal ideologies. With over 2 million downloads, this is a space for those asking tough questions and seeking honest answers. You’re not alone.
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#157 – James vs. Paul: The Battle in Early Chri...
Faith and Works: Paul vs James and the Jewish Roots of Christianity
42 min
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#156 – Paul vs Jesus
Uncovering Paul’s Role in Shaping Christianity
39 min
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#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
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#154 – Dr. Andrew Perrin: Unlocking the Secrets...
65 min
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#153 – Abraham: Who the Heck is Melchizedek?
The Mystery of Melchizedek, Hagar’s Overlooked Story, and Abraham’s Surprising Legacy
35 min
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#152 – Tony Jones: Hunting for Spirituality (Pt 1)
Exploring spirituality in nature, hunting, and breaking free from church walls.
30 min
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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
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Liz Charlotte Grant (Full Episode)
Both Part 1 and Part 2 of our episode with Liz Charlotte Grant
56 min
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#150 – Marianne Williamson: Jesus as Our Guide ...
Exploring Love, Faith, and Spiritual Transformation with Marianne Williamson
35 min
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#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
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#148 – Is God male? (Liz Charlotte Grant, Pt 2)
Challenging Patriarchal Faith, Spiritual Autonomy, and Divine Inspiration
28 min
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#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
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#146 – Dana Hicks: Trading Conservative Dogma f...
Rethinking faith and exploring the dangers of replacing one rigid belief system with another.
59 min
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#145 – Garrick Allen: Revelation Isn’t What You...
Uncovering the Misunderstood Truths of Revelation and How They’ve Shaped Modern Faith
49 min
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#144 – Jon Foreman: Leaving the Christian Label
Jon Foreman discusses deconstruction, rejecting Christian labels, and embracing community over tribalism in a divided culture.
46 min
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#143 – Candida Moss (Part 2): Uncovering Biblic...
Delving into the manuscript traditions, writing processes, and the role of dictation in early Christian texts.
34 min
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#142 – Candida Moss (Part 1): Enslaved Authors ...
Discovering the hidden contributors to the New Testament and their impact on our faith.
35 min
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#141 – Rethinking the Tower of Babel
Exploring the Tower of Babel: Language, Culture, and Interpretation
21 min
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#140 – Frank Kenny: Unveiling the God of War
Exploring the historical conflicts and contexts that have shaped modern Christianity.
48 min
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#139 – Brian McLaren: Christianity Beyond Belief
Exploring a Christianity Focused on Actions, Not Beliefs with Brian McLaren
50 min
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#138 – Olivia Jackson: Why Christians Deconstruct
Do people really deconstruct for street cred?
36 min
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#137 – Tim Alberta: Reject Trump, Embrace Jesus
How can Christians navigate politics with grace? How should the church respond to cultural shifts and conflicts?
64 min
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#136 – Tiffany Yecke Brooks: Spiritual Anxiety ...
Breaking Free from Spiritual Anxiety and Religious Trauma
58 min
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#135 – Thomas Jay Oord: Open Relational Theology
Exploring the transformative concept of a God who loves, influences, and is influenced by us.
63 min