Best Nate Hanson Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 27 - Exploring mixing families with Rod & Jolene as they both navigated their widowhood and found love again with each other 44:48

12h ago44:48

44:48

This story shows how death and widowhood can turn into an amazing beautiful family. Rod & Jolene each share with us how they navigated the widowed life with children. They go into how each navigated the losses of their spouses only to find each other on an online dating site. They didn't know their paths had crossed many years prior growing up in t…

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Ep 26 - Claire Richmond share with us her journey with a chronic disability that has changed her entire life 47:04

6d ago47:04

47:04

In this episode we listen to Claire Richmond share her journey with a chronic illness that is very rare metabolic condition. She shares how she has found her light with the suffering and pain that she endures. It took Claire 19 years to search for the answers and was diagnosed and knowingly living with it for 7 years. It is estimated that 1500 peop…

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#144 – Jon Foreman: Leaving the Christian Label 55:24

1M ago55:24

55:24

Jon Foreman of Switchfoot (link) discusses the journey of faith, doubt, and the rejection of labels. We delve into the topics of deconstruction, being hurt by people claiming Christianity, and the complexities of using “Christian” as an adjective. We also explore the idea of embracing community over tribalism in today’s divided culture. Thoughts, q…

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#143 – Candida Moss (Part 2): Uncovering Biblical Authorship Mysteries 43:11

1M ago43:11

43:11

Listen to the After Show Candida Moss, a leading theology professor, returns for part two of our conversation, diving into her groundbreaking research on the manuscript traditions and writing processes of the New Testament. Discover how dictation, collaboration, and the roles of enslaved individuals shaped the creation of early Christian texts. Lea…

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Ep 25 - Kera Sanchez shares the unexpected loss of her mom and the dynasty she is building in the grief community. 45:03

2M ago45:03

45:03

Our guest on episode 25 is our "grief" friend Kera Sanchez. She shares with us the loss of her mother and when she died and how it pushed her into a role of a grief journey she didn't understand. Kera shares her creation of her journal called "Legacy Letters Journal" and how you can turn lemons into legacies. She has since created a second journal …

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#142 – Candida Moss (Part 1): Enslaved Authors of Christianity 44:00

2M ago44:00

44:00

Listen to the After Show Candida Moss is a leading theology professor, about her groundbreaking research on the enslaved Christians who helped create the New Testament. Discover how this reshapes our understanding of biblical inspiration, ancient authorship, and Christianity’s historical complicity in slavery. Get Candida's book God's Ghostwriters.…

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#141 – Rethinking the Tower of Babel 23:01

2M ago23:01

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To become a supporter of Almost Heretical and get more bonus episodes like this, click here: http://almostheretical.com/subscribe In this bonus episode of Almost Heretical, Nate Hanson and Shelby dive into the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 11. They discuss its significance, the cultural context, and various interpretations, including its…

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Ep 24 - Chris shares the life & death of her son Nate and how he has shown up to her in the afterlife and more 51:08

3M ago51:08

51:08

Our guest Christina shares the very deepest part of the illness that claimed the life of her child. Her son Nate died at 18 years of age from a lifelong journey of seizures. Christina has always been in the nursing field, so she understands the depth of what death can look like, but when it happened to her, she spiraled. She had to learn to say "It…

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#140 – Frank Kenny: Unveiling the God of War 57:41

3M ago57:41

57:41

Listen to the Frank Kenny after show! How has our understanding of God evolved over time? Nate & Shelby talk with Frank Kenny about his book, The God of War: How an Ancient God Shaped a Modern World (link), exploring the historical contexts and conflicts that have shaped modern Christianity. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email almostheretica…

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Ep 23 - Sandy Thomas shares her story of loss from a very young age, her journey with spirituality and her journey with her best friend's death 53:22

3M ago53:22

53:22

Our guest this week is Sandy Thomas; Sandy shares her families tragedy that happened in 1962 when her families vehicle was hit by a train. Her sister Diane died on the scene and her sister Linda died on the way to the hospital. She shares how her family navigated this devastating time and how Sandy learned about who her sisters were years after the…

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#139 – Brian McLaren: Christianity Beyond Belief 59:13

4M ago59:13

59:13

Listen to the after show for the Brian episode where we talk about why the Church tries to control beliefs What if being a Christian wasn't about what you believed? Nate & Shelby talk with Brian McLaren about his influential works, including Do I Stay Christian? and his latest, Life After Doom. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email almostheret…

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Ep 22 - Liz with Healing Hearts Podcast shares her losses of her baby daughter, both her parents and how she has journeyed through her losses to light 36:08

4M ago36:08

36:08

Episode 22 is with our special guest Liz Quinn who shares her story of loss from her baby girl to both her parents and how this has formed her understanding of grief and how the power of sharing your story is SO powerful. Liz herself has started an amazing wellness journey of self care and recently launched her own podcast called "Healing Hearts". …

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#138 – Olivia Jackson: Why Christians Deconstruct 41:23

4M ago41:23

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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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Nate Lie 1:34:34

4M ago1:34:34

1:34:34

One of good friends that we haven't had on the show (for whatever reason, we don't know). So good to be joined by the new University of Kanas head coach Nate Lie! Coming off massive success at Xavier, Nate explains the toughness in his decision to head to KU and you'll love hearing his passion for every place he has coached. What a story Nate has a…

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Ep 21 - Victoria Wolf shares her colorful adventures after she had to shut down their business and how her artwork has transformed her life. 38:45

4M ago38:45

38:45

Episode 20 is full of color and our vibrant guest Victoria Wolf shares her story of losing her business with her husband and how they picked up the pieces for them to travel in their RV and finding their path along the journey of life. She shares her artwork and dreams with all of us! Victoria is an artist, an author, a designer, and a cook! This c…

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#137 – Tim Alberta: Reject Trump, Embrace Jesus 1:09:27

4M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

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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#136 – Tiffany Yecke Brooks: Spiritual Anxiety & Religious Trauma 1:02:46

4M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

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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Ep 20 - Tom & Melanie share their son Max's life & death with us and how they wrestled with their faith and the community that showed up for them. 49:12

4M ago49:12

49:12

In this episode we listen to Tom & Melanie share the story of the loss of their beloved son Max. Max died in December 2012 due to complications from the flu. They share wonderful and beautiful stories of their son Max and how he continues to make impacts on so many lives. Tom & Melanie started a foundation called "Love to the Max foundation" that s…

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#135 – Thomas Jay Oord: Open Relational Theology 1:08:41

5M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

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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Julianne Sitch 1:25:20

5M ago1:25:20

1:25:20

Three years in the making...we finally got the one and only Julianne Sitch from the University of Denver on the show! One of the cool things about talking to Julianne is once you start talking about soccer or coaching you see such a ray of sunshine radiate from her smile. We chatted with her about being a professional player living her dream playin…

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#134 – Dr. Laura Anderson: Sex, Dating, Courtship and Trauma 1:02:25

5M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

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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Episode 19: Dave and Cassy Lawrence sharing their Sailor's amazing story of life and laughter. They dive into their non profit and how it helps so many. 50:47

5M ago50:47

50:47

***ANGIE'S AUDIO WAS A LITTLE DISTORTED DURING THIS EPISODE, PLEASE JUST IGNORE THE HIGH TONE, BECAUSE OUR GUESTS TONE'S ARE PERFECT AND THEY SHARE A BEAUTIFUL STORY THAT SHOULD BE HEARD*** Meet our two amazing guests Dave and Cassy Lawrence as they share the story of their son Sailor and the amazing non profit they created in his memory called Sai…

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#133 – David Fitch: Is God's Love Coercive? 59:23

6M ago59:23

59:23

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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#132 – Elaine Pagels: Trump and Doubting Thomas 1:05:53

6M ago1:05:53

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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…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Nate Hanson Podcasts

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Almost Heretical

Nate Hanson & Shelby Hanson

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From Loss to Light

Angie Hanson & Michelle Cowan

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JUST THE TWO OF US

Lindholm brothers

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#SoccerChat

#SoccerChat

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Cloud Ace

SANS Institute

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Ep 27 - Exploring mixing families with Rod & Jolene as they both navigated their widowhood and found love again with each other 44:48

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Ep 26 - Claire Richmond share with us her journey with a chronic disability that has changed her entire life 47:04

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#144 – Jon Foreman: Leaving the Christian Label 55:24

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#143 – Candida Moss (Part 2): Uncovering Biblical Authorship Mysteries 43:11

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Ep 25 - Kera Sanchez shares the unexpected loss of her mom and the dynasty she is building in the grief community. 45:03

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#142 – Candida Moss (Part 1): Enslaved Authors of Christianity 44:00

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#141 – Rethinking the Tower of Babel 23:01

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Ep 24 - Chris shares the life & death of her son Nate and how he has shown up to her in the afterlife and more 51:08

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#140 – Frank Kenny: Unveiling the God of War 57:41

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Ep 23 - Sandy Thomas shares her story of loss from a very young age, her journey with spirituality and her journey with her best friend's death 53:22

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#139 – Brian McLaren: Christianity Beyond Belief 59:13

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Ep 22 - Liz with Healing Hearts Podcast shares her losses of her baby daughter, both her parents and how she has journeyed through her losses to light 36:08

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#138 – Olivia Jackson: Why Christians Deconstruct 41:23

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Nate Lie 1:34:34

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Ep 21 - Victoria Wolf shares her colorful adventures after she had to shut down their business and how her artwork has transformed her life. 38:45

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#137 – Tim Alberta: Reject Trump, Embrace Jesus 1:09:27

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#136 – Tiffany Yecke Brooks: Spiritual Anxiety & Religious Trauma 1:02:46

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Ep 20 - Tom & Melanie share their son Max's life & death with us and how they wrestled with their faith and the community that showed up for them. 49:12

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#135 – Thomas Jay Oord: Open Relational Theology 1:08:41

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Julianne Sitch 1:25:20

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#134 – Dr. Laura Anderson: Sex, Dating, Courtship and Trauma 1:02:25

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Episode 19: Dave and Cassy Lawrence sharing their Sailor's amazing story of life and laughter. They dive into their non profit and how it helps so many. 50:47

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#133 – David Fitch: Is God's Love Coercive? 59:23

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#132 – Elaine Pagels: Trump and Doubting Thomas 1:05:53

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