Faith Lab
Faith Lab (formerly Almost Heretical) explores the evidence for Christianity and why the Christian story can be trusted. Hosted by former pastor Nate Hanson, who served in ministry with Francis Chan, and Bible scholar Shelby Hanson, the show grew out of Nate’s journey through deconstruction and his return to Christian faith by following the evidence. Each episode features conversations with leading scholars, scientists, and historians who explain why Christianity makes the best sense of reality.
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Faith Isn't Supposed to be Blind with Shane Ros...
71 min
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Deconstruction Led Me Back to Christianity
16 min
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#163 – Jeremiah Johnston: The Shroud of Turin P...
Could this ancient cloth be physical evidence of Easter?
60 min
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Bonus: Hell, Paul, and the Bible’s Authority
Rethinking punishment, authorship, and biblical trust
11 min
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#162 – Why Didn't Jesus Write Anything Down?
Exploring Why Jesus Never Penned His Teachings
25 min
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#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
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#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
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#158 – Why Paul's Churches Won Early Christianity
Did Paul’s Vision Outshine James?
42 min
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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