Podcasts and Resources on the Contemporary Social-Scientific Study of Religion
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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 ...
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B'H/Blessed is Our Creator!!! S.O.U.L. S.=Seven O.= Original/Oldest U.=Universal L.=Laws A show produced and hosted by Don Zusya Goodman, a Rabbinical College of America Graduate with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Religious Studies has been a member of the Chabad Lubavitch Chassidic educational movement for the past 36 years. 1. Fuses Torah/Biblical Rabbinical Learning with prior secular training in radio-communications-newspaper skills. 2.T.C.I. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention formerly cert ...
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The American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) was founded nearly sixty years ago to further the knowledge of India in the United States by supporting American scholarship on India. The programs of AIIS foster the production of and engagement with scholarship on India, and promote and advance mutual understanding between the citizens of the United States and of India. AIIS seeks to provide access to scholarship about India to a wide and diverse audience.Through this podcast series, we hope ...
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Have you ever wanted to sit down with a top biblical scholar and ask them if there are errors in the Bible? We did. Kinda Christian features the top thinkers and leaders from all across the faith spectrum to wrestle through the tough questions of religion. At Kinda Christian the truth is what we are after. All views are welcome. All views are challenged. Kinda Christian digs into discrepancies in the gospels, the problem of suffering, eyewitnesses to medical miracles, and much more. Let's be ...
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Free Speech Debate (http://freespeechdebate.com/) is a global, multilingual website for the discussion of free speech in the age of mass migration and the internet. Ten draft principles for global free speech are laid out, together with explanations and case studies - all for debate. Prominent figures from diverse cultures, faiths and political tendencies are interviewed and asked to comment through video, audio and text. Individual users from across the world are strongly encouraged to take ...
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#138 – Olivia Jackson: Why Christians Deconstruct
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Listen to the after show where we talk about favorite books, women missionaries, and being anti-academia Olivia Jackson interviewed hundreds of Christians about their deconstruction experience. We talk about why people changed their faith. Is it different in America compared to the UK, Australia, etc? Olivia's book. Thoughts, questions, stories? Pl…
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 816 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #33
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#137 – Tim Alberta: Reject Trump, Embrace Jesus
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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 wit…
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 815 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #32
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#136 – Tiffany Yecke Brooks: Spiritual Anxiety & Religious Trauma
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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 import…
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 814 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #31
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition. With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast will begin on 04/07/24 at 11:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island=AKA=USA=Unified Soul Actualization. An essential topic for discussion will be sharing the Written and Oral Torah Trad…
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#135 – Thomas Jay Oord: Open Relational Theology
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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 …
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 813 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #30
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition. With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast will begin on 03/30/24 at 11:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island=AKA=USA=Unified Soul Actualization. An essential topic for discussion will be sharing the Written and Oral Torah Trad…
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S.O.U.L. Class 812 A Purim Teaching from 5701/1941
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition! With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast is scheduled for 3/17/24 starting at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island AKA = USA = Unified Soul Actualization. Program to focus on Torah Teaching delivered by the 6th Lubavitcher …
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#134 – Dr. Laura Anderson: Sex, Dating, Courtship and Trauma
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Listen to the 20-minute Utterly Heretical after show episode that Nate & Shelby recorded debriefing this conversation with Dr. Laura Anderson Dr. Laura Anderson tackles religious trauma, explaining it as our physiological response to religious experiences, distinct from the events themselves. She critiques purity culture for its detrimental effects…
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S.O.U.L. Talk 811 Meditation: Part of the Foundation of Torah Study-Part 5.
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#133 – David Fitch: Is God's Love Coercive?
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Listen to the extra 20-minute Utterly Heretical episode that Nate & Shelby recorded debriefing this conversation with David. Does Hell or even annihilationism mean that God's love is coercive? David Fitch (author of Reckoning With Power) debates with Nate and Shelby about whether we can call God's love "non-coercive". Thoughts, questions, stories? …
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S.O.U.L. Talk 810 Meditation: Part of the Foundation of Torah Study-Part 4.
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition! With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast is scheduled for 3/10/24 starting at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island AKA = USA = Unified Soul Actualization. Program to focus on what many people consider a spiritual experience…
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#132 – Elaine Pagels: Trump and Doubting Thomas
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Elaine Pagels presents the compelling theory that the Gospel of John might have intentionally silenced the Gospel of Thomas. This interview not only explores the hidden gospels but also challenges us to rethink the foundational narratives of Christianity through the insights of Elaine Pagels. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email almostheretic…
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S.O.U.L. Talk 809 Meditation: Part of the Foundation of Torah Study-Part 3.
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition! With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast is scheduled for 3/03/24 starting at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island AKA = USA = Unified Soul Actualization. Program to focus on what many people consider a spiritual experience…
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#131 – Peter Rollins: The Philosophy of Deconstruction
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We sit down with philosopher and theologian Peter Rollins to explore the intricate landscape of faith, doubt, and the philosophy of deconstruction. Rollins discusses the importance of embracing our uncertainties and the transformative power of questioning traditional religious narratives. Through a deep dive into philosophical theology, we uncover …
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S.O.U.L. Talk 808 Meditation: Part of the Foundation of Torah Study-Part 2.
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition! With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast is scheduled for 2/25/24 starting at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island AKA = USA = Unified Soul Actualization. Program to focus on what many people consider a spiritual experience…
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#130 – Anna Gazmarian: Religious OCD and Mental Illness
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Listen to the full, unedited episode with extra 15 minutes Anna Gazmarian shares her profound journey of doubting faith, getting fired from a church, sexual assault, and confronting her mental health diagnosis within the church. How does faith intersect with the challenges of Religious OCD, scrupulosity and mental health? Discover her path to under…
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If the Bible isn't about being true or false, then what is the point of stories like Noah's Ark? Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email almostheretical@gmail.com Become a member and get: 1. Bonus episodes of Utterly Heretical (our private podcast) every month 2. All full-length episodes 3. Access to our private community of 350+ listeners Becom…
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#128 – Nephilim and Gender Dynamics (Genesis 6:1-4)
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Curious about the Nephilim and the "sons of God" mentioned in Genesis 6:1-4? Join Nate and Shelby as they delve into ancient texts like the Book of Enoch, exploring the implications these stories have on gender dynamics and biblical narratives. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email almostheretical@gmail.com Become a member and get: 1. Bonus ep…
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S.O.U.L. Talk 807 Meditation: Part of the Foundation of Torah Study-Part 1.
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition! With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast is scheduled for 2/4/24 starting at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island AKA = USA = Unified Soul Actualization. Program to focus on what many people consider a spiritual experience …
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 806 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #29
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition. With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast will begin on 01/14/23 at 11:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island=AKA=USA=Unified Soul Actualization. An essential topic for discussion will be sharing the Written and Oral Torah Trad…
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 805 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #28
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition. With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast will begin on 01/07/23 at 11:30 AM, Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island=AKA=USA=Unified Soul Actualization. An essential topic for discussion will be sharing the Written and Oral Torah Trad…
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 803 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #26
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition. With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast will begin on 12/24/23 at 11:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island=AKA=USA=Unified Soul Actualization. An essential topic for discussion will be sharing the Written and Oral Torah Trad…
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 802 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #25
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition. With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast will begin on 12/17/23 at 11:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island=AKA=USA=Unified Soul Actualization. An essential topic for discussion will be sharing the Written and Oral Torah Trad…
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Creating and collaborating through digital projects with the AIIS Digital Sonic and Visual Projects fellowships
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In this episode, we explore what it’s like to create born digital projects in India with support from the two AIIS research centers: the Center for Art and Archeology (CA&A) and the Archives and Research Centers for Ethnomusicology (ARCE). Both units share an online archive and digital exhibit space, the Virtual Museum of Images and Sounds, that yo…
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 801 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #24
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition. With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast will begin on 12/10/23 at 11:30 AM, Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island=AKA=USA=Unified Soul Actualization. An essential topic for discussion will be sharing the Written and Oral Torah Trad…
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 800 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #23
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition. With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast will begin on 12/03/23 at 11:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island=AKA=USA=Unified Soul Actualization. An essential topic for discussion will be sharing the Written and Oral Torah Trad…
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 799 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #22
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition. With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast will begin on 11/26/23 at 11:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island=AKA=USA=Unified Soul Actualization. An essential topic for discussion will be sharing the Written and Oral Torah Trad…
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 798 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #21
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition. With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast will begin on 11/19/23 at 11:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island=AKA=USA=Unified Soul Actualization. An essential topic for discussion will be sharing the Written and Oral Torah Trad…
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 797 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #20
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Eternal CreatorUniversal RedemptionDivine ImageDivine Image of Children of Israel Connecting to Divine Image of Children of NoahGaleef GaleefooWritten Oral Tradition of IsraelAdomKadmoneResheemooAchdusPashutaKadmoneEchadYacheed Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition. With the Creato…
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 796 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #19
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition. With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast will begin on 10/29/23 at 11:30 AM, Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island=AKA=USA=Unified Soul Actualization. An essential topic for discussion will be sharing the Written and Oral Torah Trad…
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 795 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #18
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition. With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast will begin on 10/22/23 at 11:30 AM, Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island=AKA=USA=Unified Soul Actualization. An essential topic for discussion will be sharing the Written and Oral Torah Trad…
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S.O.U.L. Talk # 794 Proverbs-Teachings To Access Wisdom, And Righteousness #17
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Blessed is Our Eternal Creator!!! Shalom/Peace and Brocha/Blessing upon the entire Human Family Condition. With the Creator's Help, our next broadcast will begin on 10/15/23 at 11:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time live from Turtle Island=AKA=USA=Unified Soul Actualization. An essential topic for discussion will be sharing the Written and Oral Torah Trad…
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Sitar, Dhrupad, and breathing into the space of South Asian classical music
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In this episode, we highlight new forms of innovative research being done on South Asian classical music through the AIIS performing and creative arts fellowship. Sitarist and ethnomusicologist Brian Q. Silver interviews sitarist and AIIS fellow Paul Livingstone. Through their knowledgeable experiences as international performers and dedicated musi…
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Join us as we delve into Genesis 3 and explore its long-lasting impact on women. We'll tackle big questions like: Did God really say what we've been told? And why isn’t the serpent identified as Satan? We’ll discuss how much of what we believe comes from Paul's interpretations and how this story has shaped women’s experiences, especially around lea…
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#126 – Marriage, Gender, and Homosexuality (Genesis 2:24)
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Is Genesis 2:24 an institution of heterosexual marriage? Does it matter? In this episode, we tackle these questions and play devil's advocate to help you respond to the pushback you may be facing. We challenge traditional views and ask: How should we use the Bible today? Tune in as we navigate the complex landscape of faith, marriage, and sexuality…
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