187 episodes
Almost Heretical Almost Heretical
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.6 • 542 Ratings
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Are you ready to relearn what you thought you knew about the Bible? Almost Heretical invites you on a journey of reclaiming the Bible and revolutionizing Christianity as we know it. Led by Nate Hanson (a former Crazy Love pastor) and Shelby Hanson (MA Biblical Studies & Dead Sea Scrolls). We challenge traditional teachings and offer a sanctuary for those questioning and reshaping their faith. 7 years running, with over 2 million downloads, this is a space for authentic exploration and tough questions. You're not alone!
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Olivia Jackson bonus episode
An extra 13 minutes from our interview with Olivia Jackson that didn't appear in the original episode. Olivia discusses the impact of early religious readings on her views of spirituality and morality, the role of literature in shaping her understanding of the spiritual realm, the process of questioning and reevaluating faith, and the enlightening yet challenging journey of faith deconstruction.
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#137 – Tim Alberta: Reject Trump, Embrace Jesus
Listen to the after show where Nate & Shelby talk about Tim's more traditional beliefs... Why did they have Tim on?
Tim Alberta reflects on how his Christian upbringing shapes his approach to politics, emphasizing critical thought over tribalism. He advocates for a church response that mirrors Christ's love and grace, facing societal challenges with a focus on the eternal kingdom of God. This episode explores restoring the church's mission as an agent of healing and social welfare. Tim's book is The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory.
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Our thoughts on Tim Alberta's traditional beliefs
Why did we have Tim Alberta on the show? He has more traditional beliefs than us, but we think his voice is important. Also, listen to Tim's funny story about interviewing Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
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#136 – Tiffany Yecke Brooks: Spiritual Anxiety & Religious Trauma
Listen to the after show where Nate & Shelby debrief and shore more thoughts about this conversation with Tiffany
Tiffany Yecke Brooks discusses her evolution from fundamentalist roots, questioning long-held doctrines, and identifying spiritual anxiety as a trauma response. She advocates for reinterpreting biblical stories and emphasizes the importance of self-trust and questioning authority within religious contexts. Her insights encourage a deeper, more personal exploration of faith, free from the constraints of traditional interpretations and control. Tiffany's website.
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After show for Tiffany Yecke Brooks
After recording Episode 136 with Tiffany Yecke Brooks, Nate & Shelby debriefed talking about are pastors trying to control or is it just the theology?, how to trust our intuition, overcoming the original sin narrative, and more.
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#135 – Thomas Jay Oord: Open Relational Theology
Listen to the Utterly Heretical after show episode that Nate & Shelby recorded debriefing this conversation with Thomas Jay Oord
Dr. Thomas Jay Oord delves into open relational theology, highlighting a non-controlling, relational God and rethinking traditional omnipotence. Check out his book God After Deconstruction with Tripp Fuller. We addresses deconstruction, the afterlife, and inclusivity beyond Christianity. Oord's perspective challenges conventional views on prayer, spirituality, and divine interaction, advocating for a faith that embraces questioning and experiential understanding of the divine.
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Customer Reviews
I’m longer an island in the ocean
This is more than just a podcast. It’s a voice that helps me struggle with what we would consider life’s most important questions.
I like it but…
I have loved listening to this podcast and have gotten so much out of it. I appreciate how they make me feel like I am not alone in my faith walk. However, I have been frustrated for the past several months because they now lump all of their episodes (both Almost and Utterly) into one long list which means that I cannot access a good share of them unless I am a paid subscriber. It makes it harder to find an episode I CAN listen to. I would love to become a paid subscriber, but I just cannot afford to. I’m on a tighter budget. To constantly have to read through the list of things I’m not allowed to listen to in order to find something that I can listen to is annoying! It feels like some special exclusive club (which I guess it is). That’s all fine well and good if only they would separate out the “members only” episodes into a different place. I know they probably want to temp people to join up, but for me it feels like a division between the “haves” and the “have nots” that is just in my face now.
Even worse than last time
After a year of ignoring this podcast after it went off the deep end with it’s crazy theories and clear demonstration that the hosts were not just almost heretical anymore I thought I’d see if it got any better. Nope! The latest episode I heard was ironic as the woman on the show was sounding exactly like the serpent she was talking about in the garden. “Did God really say…?” “No, as it never really happened”. I pray that the hosts come back to Christ and seek the Holy Spirit’s wisdom and discernment in interpreting the Bible before it is too late for them and the countless people they have influenced with their ‘deconstruction of the Bible’.