Episodes

Jeremiah Johnston: The Shroud Proves Resurrection

The Shroud of Turin Proves the Resurrection Could the most extraordinary claim in Christianity be backed by physical evidence? Dr. Jeremiah Johnston thinks so. In...

Why Didn’t Jesus Write Anything Down?

Why Didn’t Jesus Write Anything Down? Have you ever wondered why there is no Gospel of Jesus, penned by his own hand? For a figure...

6 Genesis Stories Read Politically

Genesis Wasn’t Written to Comfort—It Was Written to Explain What happens when we stop reading Genesis as a series of moral tales—and start reading it...

5 Ways to Follow Jesus Without Paul

How Christianity Could Look Different—And Still Be Faithful What would it look like to follow Jesus without Paul? It’s not a question most Christians are...

Paul Made Christianity

Did Paul Write the Bible? It’s a provocative question. One that seems designed to grab attention or spark controversy. But beneath the surface, it cuts...

Why Paul’s Churches Won Early Christianity

Why Paul’s Churches Won: The Battle for Early Christianity What if the Christianity we know today was shaped more by a man who never met...

James vs. Paul: The Battle in Early Christianity History

Early Christianity History What if the voice you follow in faith isn’t about who won the past, but who speaks to your heart today? In...

Paul vs Jesus

Introduction Ever wondered if Paul, not Jesus, is the true architect of Christianity? In episode 156 of Almost Heretical, titled “Paul vs. Jesus,” hosts Nate...

Sodom and Gomorrah

Lot’s Wife Name Lot’s wife’s name isn’t mentioned in the Bible, but that doesn’t mean she’s insignificant. Later Jewish traditions call her Idit or Ado,...

Unlocking the Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls

The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible: Why They Matter The Dead Sea Scrolls are some of the most significant archaeological discoveries for understanding the Bible’s formation and...

Abraham: Who the Heck is Melchizedek?

Abraham and Melchizedek Abraham’s story is central to the Bible, but two often-overlooked figures—Melchizedek and Hagar—hold fascinating secrets that reshape how we understand biblical history,...

Tony Jones: Hunting for Spirituality (Pt 1)

Tony Jones explores the spirituality of the outdoors, confronting the manufactured worship of church settings with the raw authenticity of nature. An author, academic, and...

Marianne Williamson: Love Over Politics (Pt 2)

Marianne Williamson’s political views call us to love and listen to each other, even those we disagree with. A renowned author, activist, and spiritual advisor,...

Marianne Williamson: Jesus as Our Guide (Pt 1)

Marianne Williamson is a renowned author, activist, and spiritual advisor known for her landmark book A Return to Love and her work popularizing A Course...

The Election (Against Neo-Fundamentalism)

As the United States faces a pivotal election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Nate and Shelby delve into the broader themes surrounding political and...

Is God male? (Liz Charlotte Grant, Pt 2)

Liz Charlotte Grant (link) joins Nate and Shelby Hanson in Part 2 of her interview, challenging conventional views of God, scripture, and inspiration. In this...

God as a Mother (Liz Charlotte Grant, Pt 1)

Award-winning writer Liz Charlotte Grant (link), author of Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis After Losing Faith in the Bible, joins Nate and...

Trading Conservative Dogma for Liberal Dogma

Dana Hicks, a retired pastor and the author of The Quest for Thin Places, talks about spirituality beyond the church. Dana shares his personal story...

Garrick Allen: Revelation Isn’t What You Think

In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Dr. Garrick Allen (link), Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism at the University of Glasgow and expert...

Jon Foreman: Leaving the Christian Label

Summary Jon Foreman of Switchfoot (link) discusses the journey of faith, doubt, and the rejection of labels. We delve into the topics of deconstruction, being...