Utterly Heretical

If you’ve deconstructed your faith, what felt weird about the He Gets Us Super Bowl ad? People were washing each other’s feet. Do people even understand the significance of that anymore? Was the ad a waste of money? We answer your…

Reevaluating deeply held traditions and beliefs is hard. From the fear of eternal damnation to questioning biblical inerrancy, we explore how new information and perspectives challenge our foundational understandings. Join us as we share personal anecdotes and insights from our community,…

Are we really going back to church? In this Utterly Heretical episode, we dive into our personal journey of returning to a traditional church setting, despite holding progressive beliefs. How do we navigate teaching our children about complex topics like hell…

How did Revelation impact you? Were you traumatized by maybe getting spit out of the mouth of God like Nate & Shelby? Listeners in the Facebook group are asking for a series on Revelation, so we brainstorm what that series could…

In this episode, Nate and Shelby unpack a young competitor’s apologetics speech from the conservative homeschool speech league featured in “Shiny Happy People.” The speaker argues that God must punish every sin to be just. Join us as we challenge this…

Do pastors not know that Paul didn’t write all the things attributed to him? Are they trying to hide it from us? What’s going on?

Is Heaven meant to be perfect? Was the original creation in Genesis perfect? What is the difference between good and perfect? We delve into these topics as we discuss what we used to think about the creation story found in Genesis…

We visit a beautiful benedictine abbey near our home and talk about what we used to think about Catholicism. We talk about the good and the bad. We also talk about what aspects of our own faith we miss or are…

In this Utterly Heretical episode, Nate and Shelby flip open the Bible to three random passages and share their thoughts on them. Join them as they discuss how unanswered prayer led them away from trusting God, the damaging belief that we’re…

In this Utterly Heretical episode, Nate and Shelby flip open the Bible to three random passages and share their thoughts on them. Join them as they discuss how unanswered prayer led them away from trusting God, the damaging belief that we’re…

We answer a patron question and explore the challenges and complexities of speaking your truth, offering practical tips for navigating difficult conversations with friends and family. Tune in for insights and advice on finding common ground with those who hold different…

In this episode, we listen to a random sermon from a random church and discuss the negative effects of shame-based theology. The sermon left us feeling inadequate and unworthy, prompting us to explore the damaging impact of messages that reinforce the…

New segment: “Reconstruct _______”. New segment: “Reconstruct _______”. Join us as we explore the concept of daily devotionals and ask whether there are elements of the ‘quiet time’ experience worth reconstructing. Through honest conversation, we offer practical tips for cultivating a…

We sing worship songs and share thoughts and feelings. What was good? What was bad? How can we think about them now. A bunch of nostalgia and catchy melodies mixed with real discussion about good/bad theology.

Join us for a fascinating episode where we flip open the Bible to random verses and unpack some challenging stories. From Herod the killing of children in Matthew, the strange tale in Judges, to the persistent widow, we explore how we…

In a world of online debates, how do we respond when others disagree with our beliefs? Shelby’s article on the Bible as a collection of texts sparked some pushback, and in this Utterly Heretical episode, we dive into how to engage…

Join us as we flip our bibles to 3 random passages and share our honest and thought-provoking responses. From challenging passages to controversial topics, you won’t want to miss our unfiltered discussion.

Struggling with the idea of going back to church after COVID? Or maybe you’re not sure if church is for you at all. In this episode, we explore the reasons why people leave or stay in church, and offer tips for…

Many people who have left Christianity are angry at the Church, usually for good reasons: abuse, hypocrisy, toxic relationships, etc. Or maybe they’re angry at God for allowing such massive injustices and suffering in the world. Either way, that anger is…

In this episode, we address the misconception that deconstructing your faith is taking the easy way out. We explore the emotional and spiritual turmoil that comes with questioning long-held beliefs and how it can actually be harder than just going along…