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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#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
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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