What have we been missing in the creation story? What does the Sun being created before “Light” mean? Why do we have two different creation stories? Join us as we reexamine Genesis 1:6-31.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What have we been missing in the creation story? What does the Sun being created before “Light” mean? Why do we have two different creation stories? Join us as we reexamine Genesis 1:6-31.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How was light created before the sun? - Genesis 1:6-31

Rainn Wilson

We dive deep into spirituality and societal transformation with Rainn Wilson, renowned actor and author of Soul Boom. Join us as we explore the pressing need for a spiritual revolution in today's challenging world. Discover practical spiritual tools for personal and collective growth, as Rainn shares his insights on the lost essence of spirituality, the power of early Christian movement in Acts, the impact of societal movements like Black Lives Matter, and the importance of hope in an increasingly cynical world. Get ready to ponder profound questions such as, "When did the West lose spirituality?", "What is the motivation to love?", and even "What would Dwight Schrute think of Soul Boom?"★ Support our work and get: Bonus episodes each month, a quarterly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive deep into spirituality and societal transformation with Rainn Wilson, renowned actor and author of <a href="https://www.soulboom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soul Boom</a>. Join us as we explore the pressing need for a spiritual revolution in today's challenging world. Discover practical spiritual tools for personal and collective growth, as Rainn shares his insights on the lost essence of spirituality, the power of early Christian movement in Acts, the impact of societal movements like Black Lives Matter, and the importance of hope in an increasingly cynical world. Get ready to ponder profound questions such as, "When did the West lose spirituality?", "What is the motivation to love?", and even "What would Dwight Schrute think of Soul Boom?"★ Support our work and get: Bonus episodes each month, a quarterly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Rainn Wilson: Spirituality and the Meaning of Life

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Listen to a whole hour of Neil deGrasse Tyson talking about the Bible, Jesus, and Christianity in a way you've probably not heard before. Neil is the author of Starry Messenger, host of StarTalk and director of the Hayden Planetarium in NYC. We discuss: What does Neil think about being raised Catholic? Why do we always hear about radical conservative Christian ideas? Does Neil have spiritual experiences? What does he think about that term? ★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a quarterly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to a whole hour of Neil deGrasse Tyson talking about the Bible, Jesus, and Christianity in a way you've probably not heard before. Neil is the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Starry-Messenger-Cosmic-Perspectives-Civilization/dp/1250861500" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Starry Messenger</a>, host of <a href="https://startalkmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StarTalk</a> and director of the <a href="https://www.amnh.org/research/hayden-planetarium" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hayden Planetarium</a> in NYC. We discuss:<ul> <li>What does Neil think about being raised Catholic?</li> <li>Why do we always hear about radical conservative Christian ideas?</li> <li>Does Neil have spiritual experiences? What does he think about that term?</li> </ul> ★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a quarterly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Neil deGrasse Tyson - Christianity and the Cosmos

(Listen to Part 2) – In Genesis 1:1-5, we encounter intriguing aspects that invite deeper reflection. We explore the use of the pronoun "us" in the early chapters, raising questions about its connection to the Trinity and the presence of Jesus in the garden. Additionally, we debunk the notion of strict sentence structure when reading the passage in Hebrew, uncovering its poetic nature. And we challenge the idea of a perfect heaven by considering alternative perspectives.Join us on this captivating journey as we uncover the rich layers of meaning within Genesis 1:1-5.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(<a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/83817190/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Part 2</a>) – In Genesis 1:1-5, we encounter intriguing aspects that invite deeper reflection. We explore the use of the pronoun "us" in the early chapters, raising questions about its connection to the Trinity and the presence of Jesus in the garden. Additionally, we debunk the notion of strict sentence structure when reading the passage in Hebrew, uncovering its poetic nature. And we challenge the idea of a perfect heaven by considering alternative perspectives.Join us on this captivating journey as we uncover the rich layers of meaning within Genesis 1:1-5.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Many Creation Stories - Genesis 1:1-5 (Part 1)

Sheila Gregoire

In this episode of Almost Heretical, we dive into a candid conversation about sex and purity culture with special guest Sheila Gregoire, author of "The Great Sex Rescue." Join us as we explore the harmful effects of purity culture, its impact on individuals' relationships and sexuality, and the importance of a healthy and holistic approach to sexual education.Key Topics Discussed: Understanding the origins and consequences of purity culture Examining the harmful messaging and shame surrounding sexuality Challenging the myths and misconceptions perpetuated by purity culture Exploring the long-lasting effects on individuals' sexual well-being and relationships Discussing the importance of consent, communication, and sexual education ★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Almost Heretical, we dive into a candid conversation about sex and purity culture with special guest Sheila Gregoire, author of "The Great Sex Rescue." Join us as we explore the harmful effects of purity culture, its impact on individuals' relationships and sexuality, and the importance of a healthy and holistic approach to sexual education.Key Topics Discussed:<ul> <li>Understanding the origins and consequences of purity culture</li> <li>Examining the harmful messaging and shame surrounding sexuality</li> <li>Challenging the myths and misconceptions perpetuated by purity culture</li> <li>Exploring the long-lasting effects on individuals' sexual well-being and relationships</li> <li>Discussing the importance of consent, communication, and sexual education</li> </ul> ★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Sex, Orgasm, Masturbation and Purity Culture with Sheila Gregoire

Sarah Bessey

In this episode, we speak with Sarah Bessey about the idea of evolving faith and its accompanying challenges. We dive into what it means to have faith during times of change and whether there are any limits to that change. Additionally, we explore the influence of Rachel Held Evans on Sarah's personal faith journey and what insights we might be missing from Rachel's voice in the present day. Finally, we discuss how evolving faith intersects with the idea of Christian orthodoxy and the role of community in supporting those who are wrestling with difficult questions.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we speak with <a href="https://www.sarahbessey.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Bessey</a> about the idea of evolving faith and its accompanying challenges. We dive into what it means to have faith during times of change and whether there are any limits to that change. Additionally, we explore the influence of Rachel Held Evans on Sarah's personal faith journey and what insights we might be missing from Rachel's voice in the present day. Finally, we discuss how evolving faith intersects with the idea of Christian orthodoxy and the role of community in supporting those who are wrestling with difficult questions.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Sarah Bessey - Navigating an Evolving Faith

Sam Hedrick

(Listen to the second half of this chat with Sam here.) The final episode of the Worship series, with Sam Hedrick - a worship leader at Cascade Church in Portland, Oregon and songwriter who has been going through a process of deconstruction while continuing to write music for the church. Sam shares his experience of grappling with doubts and difficult questions while also feeling a sense of responsibility to provide a space for worship and connection for others. They discuss the tension between authenticity and the expectations of the church, as well as the ways that music can help us process complex emotions and ideas. Sam also shares about his creative process and the inspiration behind some of his recent songs, which speak to the experiences of those who have left or are questioning their faith. Ultimately, this conversation offers a perspective on the ways that art and faith can intersect and how we can find meaning and community even in the midst of doubt and uncertainty.Listen to Sam's music on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(<a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/81728820" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the second half of this chat with Sam here</a>.) The final episode of the Worship series, with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samhedrick_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sam Hedrick</a> - a worship leader at Cascade Church in Portland, Oregon and songwriter who has been going through a process of deconstruction while continuing to write music for the church. Sam shares his experience of grappling with doubts and difficult questions while also feeling a sense of responsibility to provide a space for worship and connection for others. They discuss the tension between authenticity and the expectations of the church, as well as the ways that music can help us process complex emotions and ideas. Sam also shares about his creative process and the inspiration behind some of his recent songs, which speak to the experiences of those who have left or are questioning their faith. Ultimately, this conversation offers a perspective on the ways that art and faith can intersect and how we can find meaning and community even in the midst of doubt and uncertainty.<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1osoe0AX2AZn64GiqkZzJ8?si=SNaFxzpWSQCMbncpCz0cpA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Sam's music on Spotify</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Writing Worship Music While Deconstructing Christianity with Sam Hedrick

William Matthews

(Watch the full uncut version of this episode). What does worship look like when you're questioning, leaving, or changing your faith? How can we bring everything back to our humanness, and what role does incarnation play in that? And what happens when we stop chasing after revival and focus on the wildness of the Spirit of God? Join us for a conversation with William Matthews (Spotify | Instagram), former worship leader at Bethel, as we explore these questions and more on Almost Heretical.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(<a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/william-matthews-80719965" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch the full uncut version of this episode</a>). What does worship look like when you're questioning, leaving, or changing your faith? How can we bring everything back to our humanness, and what role does incarnation play in that? And what happens when we stop chasing after revival and focus on the wildness of the Spirit of God? Join us for a conversation with William Matthews (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6xzvt1VigDuN3Qt39YozYA?si=xhpP4wrcTeKQn3hv5-pOag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/williammatthewsx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>), former worship leader at Bethel, as we explore these questions and more on Almost Heretical.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

William Matthews: The Evolution of Worship

Welcome to the Worship series. After our faith evolution, we now have a complicated relationship with worship music. Join us as we sing three songs (The Heart of Worship, How He Loves, and The Stand) on the worship songs that once filled our hearts and churches. Delve into how our changing theology and feelings have transformed our relationship with these songs. Embark on a musical journey that reflects our faith's evolution and reexamines the role of worship in our lives.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here!Intro music by Sam Hedrick (Spotify | Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Worship series. After our faith evolution, we now have a complicated relationship with worship music. Join us as we sing three songs (The Heart of Worship, How He Loves, and The Stand) on the worship songs that once filled our hearts and churches. Delve into how our changing theology and feelings have transformed our relationship with these songs. Embark on a musical journey that reflects our faith's evolution and reexamines the role of worship in our lives.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a>Intro music by Sam Hedrick (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1osoe0AX2AZn64GiqkZzJ8?si=1Kk2FlGmSja8UBydHEPing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samhedrick_/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Worship: Revisiting the Melodies of Our Past

In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, we're dedicating this episode to highlighting some of the lesser-known women of the Bible. We'll share a list of 16 of our favorite women who have been largely unheard of. We'll explore the Second Temple period and the narrative text of Joseph and Asinith, as well as the prophet Miriam and her mentions in the Dead Sea Scrolls. We'll also discuss the Apocrypha, a collection of texts that were removed from the Protestant Old Testament, and highlight the powerful stories of two women from that collection: Judith and Susanna. Let's celebrate the voices of these women who have long been overlooked and forgotten in the Bible.The 16 women are: Hagar, Vashti, Huldah, Women and the Nephilim, Batenosh, Emzara, Sarai, Aseneth, Miriam, Judith, Susanna, Anna, Woman at the Well, Woman who anoints Jesus, Salome, and Mary Magdalene.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, we're dedicating this episode to highlighting some of the lesser-known women of the Bible. We'll share a list of 16 of our favorite women who have been largely unheard of. We'll explore the Second Temple period and the narrative text of Joseph and Asinith, as well as the prophet Miriam and her mentions in the Dead Sea Scrolls. We'll also discuss the Apocrypha, a collection of texts that were removed from the Protestant Old Testament, and highlight the powerful stories of two women from that collection: Judith and Susanna. Let's celebrate the voices of these women who have long been overlooked and forgotten in the Bible.The 16 women are: Hagar, Vashti, Huldah, Women and the Nephilim, Batenosh, Emzara, Sarai, Aseneth, Miriam, Judith, Susanna, Anna, Woman at the Well, Woman who anoints Jesus, Salome, and Mary Magdalene.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Remembering 16 Women of the Bible (International Women's Day)

Join us on a journey of rediscovery as a former pastor and a Bible scholar explore faith, the Bible, church, race, and women's roles in the church. We take a critical look at reformed evangelical theology and challenge harmful interpretations of Scripture through deep dives in scripture, texts outside the canon, and psychology. Our goal is to do better biblical scholarship to de-weaponize the Bible. Our guests include thought leaders like Rob Bell, Rachel Held Evans, and Tim Mackie, and we discuss a range of topics including deconstruction, religion, and more. Tune in for thoughtful conversations and insights from experts like Lisa Sharon Harper, Christena Cleveland, and Kristen Du Mez.

Finally, people are talking about all of the things I’ve struggled with throughout my entire Christian faith! It’s been extremely validating as well as eye opening to listen to these conversations and hear their perspectives. Worth a listen!

Validating

I know my Bible pretty well. And this podcast has offered moved beyond rote explanations to difficult and seemingly contradictory topics, and provide me refreshing, in-depth analysis and perspective. The guys are on a non-dogmatic Journey, and they bring me along for the ride. I have posed them difficult questions, and they have been gracious enough to take the time to provide their perspectives. Thanks Nate and Tim for not merely telling us about the reasons people struggle with churches, but instead providing authentic responses.

Authentic, honest, and humble insights

Almost Heretical

Hillary McBride

Many of us are rethinking faith and leaving old beliefs behind, but how do we get healthy? Nate and Tim talk with Dr. Hillary McBride about what it actually takes to build new community, how to deal with the trauma our bodies carry, why maintaining relationships with people from our past can be so hard, and much more. (More)★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here!References:Hillary McBride's website (with all her books and links)Hear Hillary on The Liturgists podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of us are rethinking faith and leaving old beliefs behind, but how do we get healthy? Nate and Tim talk with Dr. Hillary McBride about what it actually takes to build new community, how to deal with the trauma our bodies carry, why maintaining relationships with people from our past can be so hard, and much more. (<a href="https://almostheretical.com/episodes/hillary-mcbride" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More</a>)★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a>References:<a href="https://hillarylmcbride.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hillary McBride's website (with all her books and links)</a><a href="http://theliturgists.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hear Hillary on The Liturgists podcast</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Hillary McBride - Getting healthy

Tim Mackie

PART 1 (Listen to PART 2 here.) Dr. Timothy Mackie (The Bible Project) talks with Tim and Nate about the often missed literary designs in the Bible. What kind of patterns and repetitions do we often overlook? And what does it mean that the Bible contains riddles and texts with multiple meanings?★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PART 1 (Listen to <a href="https://almostheretical.com/episodes/tim-mackie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PART 2</a> here.) Dr. <a href="https://amzn.to/3ViD0gJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Timothy Mackie</a> (<a href="https://amzn.to/3ey1im5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bible Project</a>) talks with Tim and Nate about the often missed literary designs in the Bible. What kind of patterns and repetitions do we often overlook? And what does it mean that the Bible contains riddles and texts with multiple meanings?★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Tim Mackie - Riddles in the Bible (Part 1)

Many of us are terrified of Hell, but should we be? Is Christianity supposed to ease our anxieties around death or exasperate them? And is Hell really about torture? In this first conversation in a series on Hell, Nate and Tim ditch the Bible and traditional ideas for a bit to try to imagine the theoretical possibilities for some sort of future judgment. (More)★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of us are terrified of Hell, but should we be? Is Christianity supposed to ease our anxieties around death or exasperate them? And is Hell really about torture? In this first conversation in a series on Hell, Nate and Tim ditch the Bible and traditional ideas for a bit to try to imagine the theoretical possibilities for some sort of future judgment. (<a href="https://almostheretical.com/episodes/scared-to-death-hell-part-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More</a>)★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Scared to Death (Hell Part 1)

PART 2 (Listen to PART 1 here.) Dr. Timothy Mackie (The Bible Project) talks about LGBTQ and the bible, and continues talking with Nate and Tim about the Bible and ethics. Does the Bible end conversations about ethics or start them?★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here!Hosts: Nate Hanson / Tim RitterMusic: Cale Haugen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PART 2 (Listen to <a href="https://almostheretical.com/episodes/tim-mackie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PART 1</a> here.) Dr. <a href="http://www.timmackie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Timothy Mackie</a> (<a href="https://thebibleproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bible Project</a>) talks about LGBTQ and the bible, and continues talking with Nate and Tim about the Bible and ethics. Does the Bible end conversations about ethics or start them?★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a>Hosts: <a href="http://nate.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nate Hanson</a> / <a href="http://considerthepigeons.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Ritter</a>Music: <a href="http://calehaugen.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cale Haugen</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Tim Mackie - LGBTQ and the Bible (Part 2)

Rachel Held Evans

Nate &amp; Tim explore the multifaceted nature of the Bible with special guest, author Rachel Held Evans. Delving into her book Inspired, we discuss religious pluralism, how the slippery slope of deconstruction is actually wonderful, and the power of questioning faith. Rachel shares her insights on the Bible and its dual-edged capacity as a weapon and a tool for liberation. Join us as we uncover the Bible's complexities and learn how to navigate its teachings responsibly in today's world.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here!References: Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans (Link) Faith Unraveled: How a Girl Who Knew All the Answers Learned to Ask Questions by Rachel Held Evans (Link) Can "White" People Be Saved by Willie Jennings and Mark Labberton (Link) The Talking Book: African Americans and the Bible by Allen Dwight Callahan (Link)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate &amp; Tim explore the multifaceted nature of the Bible with special guest, author <a href="https://rachelheldevans.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Held Evans</a>. Delving into her book Inspired, we discuss religious pluralism, how the slippery slope of deconstruction is actually wonderful, and the power of questioning faith. Rachel shares her insights on the Bible and its dual-edged capacity as a weapon and a tool for liberation. Join us as we uncover the Bible's complexities and learn how to navigate its teachings responsibly in today's world.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a>References:<ul> <li>Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Inspired-Slaying-Giants-Walking-Loving/dp/0718022319/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>)</li> <li>Faith Unraveled: How a Girl Who Knew All the Answers Learned to Ask Questions by Rachel Held Evans (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Unraveled-Answers-Learned-Questions/dp/0310339162/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>)</li> <li>Can "White" People Be Saved by Willie Jennings and Mark Labberton (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wRvaG9j53g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>)</li> <li>The Talking Book: African Americans and the Bible by Allen Dwight Callahan (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Book-African-Americans-Bible/dp/0300136161" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>)</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Rachel Held Evans: Faith, Doubt & De-Weaponizing the Bible

Rethinking the Fall Part 1 — Tim Ritter kicks off the first episode in a series rethinking the Biblical idea of the Fall. There’s more to the Adam and Eve story than we’ve been led to believe.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rethinking the Fall Part 1 — Tim Ritter kicks off the first episode in a series rethinking the Biblical idea of the Fall. There’s more to the Adam and Eve story than we’ve been led to believe.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Why is there a snake in the garden?

Rob Bell

We ask Rob Bell what it felt like to hear "Farewell Rob Bell" by John Piper after writing Love Wins and what he wants to be remembered as when he's gone. Plus, we get to lots of our Patron's questions, like what does Rob think the word "Christian" means? (More)★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We ask <a href="https://robbell.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Bell</a> what it felt like to hear "Farewell Rob Bell" by John Piper after writing Love Wins and what he wants to be remembered as when he's gone. Plus, we get to lots of our Patron's questions, like what does Rob think the word "Christian" means? (<a href="https://almostheretical.com/episodes/rob-bell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More</a>)★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Rob Bell - Outside the camp

Wade Mullen

Tim interviews Wade Mullen (@wad3mullen), a professor who researches the ways evangelical churches and organizations try to cover up abuse and protect their image. In a conversation that hits a little close to home, Tim and Wade discuss why both abuse and the cover-up of abuse are so prevalent in evangelical churches and how to know if your church and its leaders are lying to you.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim interviews Wade Mullen (<a href="https://twitter.com/wad3mullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wad3mullen</a>), a professor who researches the ways evangelical churches and organizations try to cover up abuse and protect their image. In a conversation that hits a little close to home, Tim and Wade discuss why both abuse and the cover-up of abuse are so prevalent in evangelical churches and how to know if your church and its leaders are lying to you.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Wade Mullen - Church abuse and cover-up

Is the Bible even about a return to original ideals? Or is the idea that of a forward march through history where humans partner with God to usher in new and unknown territory? Nate and Tim begin a discussion on sexuality and gender, asking whether the so-called divine ideal for marriage is really a good argument in defense of traditional views. (More)★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Bible even about a return to original ideals? Or is the idea that of a forward march through history where humans partner with God to usher in new and unknown territory? Nate and Tim begin a discussion on sexuality and gender, asking whether the so-called divine ideal for marriage is really a good argument in defense of traditional views. (<a href="https://almostheretical.com/episodes/lgbtq-part-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More</a>)★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

LGBTQ: The so-called Divine Ideal (Part 1)

This is an episode of Utterly Heretical, Nate and Tim’s second podcast for Patreon supporters. They have a candid conversation about the emotionally complicated topic of going to church. Listen to all of the Utterly Heretical episodes here. Just $5!★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an episode of Utterly Heretical, Nate and Tim’s second podcast for Patreon supporters. They have a candid conversation about the emotionally complicated topic of going to church. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical/posts?tag=utterlyheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to all of the Utterly Heretical episodes here.</a> Just $5!★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Should you go to church? (Patreon Teaser)

Mako Nagasawa

Is Penal Substitutionary Atonement really the gospel? Is it even true? And what other options are there for making sense of Christ's death? This week we're joined by Mako Nagasawa to kick off a series of conversations all about atonement. He breaks down the problems with penal substitution, discusses an alternative "medical" view of atonement and explain the need to discern between retributive and restorative justice.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here!References: New Humanity Institute by Mako Nagasawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Penal Substitutionary Atonement really the gospel? Is it even true? And what other options are there for making sense of Christ's death? This week we're joined by Mako Nagasawa to kick off a series of conversations all about atonement. He breaks down the problems with penal substitution, discusses an alternative "medical" view of atonement and explain the need to discern between retributive and restorative justice.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a>References:<ul><li> <a href="http://www.newhumanityinstitute.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Humanity Institute</a> by Mako Nagasawa</li></ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Mako Nagasawa - Beyond penal substitution

Part 4 in a series on gender. Nate and Tim discuss some of the more infuriating ways complementation theology affects Christian women and explore the frustrating passage where Paul seems to tell women to sit down and shut up. But what is Paul really saying? And how could he tell women to be silent while simultaneously encouraging them to preach and prophecy in the church gatherings?★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here!References:  Paul and Gender: Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ by Cynthia Long Westfall (Go get this book!)   But what should women do in the church? by Wayne Grudem in CBMW Newsletter (November 1995)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 4 in a series on gender. Nate and Tim discuss some of the more infuriating ways complementation theology affects Christian women and explore the frustrating passage where Paul seems to tell women to sit down and shut up. But what is Paul really saying? And how could he tell women to be silent while simultaneously encouraging them to preach and prophecy in the church gatherings?★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a>References:<ul> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Gender-Reclaiming-Apostles-Vision/dp/0801097940/ref=nodl_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul and Gender: Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ</a> by Cynthia Long Westfall (Go get this book!) </li> <li> <a href="http://cbmw.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-2.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">But what should women do in the church?</a> by Wayne Grudem in CBMW Newsletter (November 1995) </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Silencing women (1 Corinthians 14:34-35)

Part 1 in a series on Jesus and gender: Nate and Tim discuss some prerequisites to looking at New Testament texts pertaining to gender. Jesus explicitly taught that his disciples were to follow his example and abandon all sense of status, power and hierarchy. This was Christianity 101 to the apostles and early church and therefore any interpretation of the gender passages that today seem so offensive to women must acknowledge this overarching Christian ethic. If Jesus said there weren’t even supposed to be positions of status in the church, and Paul believed every Christian was to lay down their power over others, how could the New Testament possibly “teach” that men are supposed to have authority and women are supposed to submit?★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here!References:  Paul and Gender: Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ by Cynthia Long Westfall (Go get this book!)  Matt. 18:2-5, 20:17-28, 23:8-12 Mk. 9:34-35, 10:35-45 Lk. 1:52-53, 14:7-13, 22:24-30 1 Cor. 9:18 1 Pet. 5:1-6  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 in a series on Jesus and gender: Nate and Tim discuss some prerequisites to looking at New Testament texts pertaining to gender. Jesus explicitly taught that his disciples were to follow his example and abandon all sense of status, power and hierarchy. This was Christianity 101 to the apostles and early church and therefore any interpretation of the gender passages that today seem so offensive to women must acknowledge this overarching Christian ethic. If Jesus said there weren’t even supposed to be positions of status in the church, and Paul believed every Christian was to lay down their power over others, how could the New Testament possibly “teach” that men are supposed to have authority and women are supposed to submit?★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a>References:<ul> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Gender-Reclaiming-Apostles-Vision/dp/0801097940/ref=nodl_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul and Gender: Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ</a> by Cynthia Long Westfall (Go get this book!) </li> <li>Matt. 18:2-5, 20:17-28, 23:8-12</li> <li>Mk. 9:34-35, 10:35-45</li> <li>Lk. 1:52-53, 14:7-13, 22:24-30</li> <li>1 Cor. 9:18</li> <li>1 Pet. 5:1-6</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Jesus ended hierarchy

Where did "hell" come from? What is Sheol? Hades? Gehenna? And who goes to these places (or are they are even places?) In Part 2, Nate and Tim look at several passages in the scriptures to begin analyzing how various authors conceived of what we’ve come to call Hell. We’ll see how our idea of Hell is actually an amalgam of various concepts related to multiple different questions. (More)★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where did "hell" come from? What is Sheol? Hades? Gehenna? And who goes to these places (or are they are even places?) In Part 2, Nate and Tim look at several passages in the scriptures to begin analyzing how various authors conceived of what we’ve come to call Hell. We’ll see how our idea of Hell is actually an amalgam of various concepts related to multiple different questions. (<a href="https://almostheretical.com/episodes/to-hell-with-hell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More</a>)★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

To hell with hell (Hell Part 2)

Part 2 in a series on gender and the Bible. Nate and Tim discuss the first of six key New Testament passages pertaining to gender that have traditionally been used to support male authority. What is Paul really getting at about women covering their heads? Does “the head of the woman is man” really mean men are supposed to be in charge? Who gets authority over women’s bodies? And what in the world do angels have to do with any of this? All this and more as Nate and Tim take a closer look and show how most of us were taught that Paul was saying the exact opposite of what he really meant.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here!References:  Paul and Gender: Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ by Cynthia Long Westfall (Go get this book!)  Troy W. Martin, “Paul’s Argument from Nature for the Veil in 1 Corinthians 11:13-15: A Testicle Instead of a Head Covering,” originally published in the Journal of Biblical Literature (Spring 2004). It is available for a fee on all sorts of online research databases, but I found free access to the article on a random personal website. You can also listen to a podcast summary of the article on Mike Heiser’s Naked Bible podcast, Episode 86.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 in a series on gender and the Bible. Nate and Tim discuss the first of six key New Testament passages pertaining to gender that have traditionally been used to support male authority. What is Paul really getting at about women covering their heads? Does “the head of the woman is man” really mean men are supposed to be in charge? Who gets authority over women’s bodies? And what in the world do angels have to do with any of this? All this and more as Nate and Tim take a closer look and show how most of us were taught that Paul was saying the exact opposite of what he really meant.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a>References:<ul> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Gender-Reclaiming-Apostles-Vision/dp/0801097940/ref=nodl_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul and Gender: Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ</a> by Cynthia Long Westfall (Go get this book!) </li> <li>Troy W. Martin, “Paul’s Argument from Nature for the Veil in 1 Corinthians 11:13-15: A Testicle Instead of a Head Covering,” originally published in the Journal of Biblical Literature (Spring 2004). It is available for a fee on all sorts of online research databases, but I found free access to the article on <a href="http://paul.mcnabbs.org/religion/JBL-paul.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a random personal website</a>. You can also listen to a podcast summary of the article on Mike Heiser’s Naked Bible podcast, <a href="http://www.nakedbiblepodcast.com/naked-bible-86-the-head-covering-of-1-corinthians-1113-15/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 86</a>.</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Authority over her own damn head (1 Corinthians 11:2-16)

Danya Ruttenberg

On the 1-year anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh, we sit down with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg. What constitutes a good apology? How do we appreciate both forgiveness and justice at the same time? And what can we learn from the Jewish tradition about how to disagree, change our minds, and embrace both the old and the new? Also, we get into how Jesus might have actually been a Pharisee. (More)★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here!Hosts: Nate Hanson / Tim RitterMusic: jpoeticReferences: Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg's website (with links to all her books!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 1-year anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh, we sit down with <a href="http://danyaruttenberg.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg</a>. What constitutes a good apology? How do we appreciate both forgiveness and justice at the same time? And what can we learn from the Jewish tradition about how to disagree, change our minds, and embrace both the old and the new? Also, we get into how Jesus might have actually been a Pharisee. (<a href="https://almostheretical.com/episodes/danya-ruttenberg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More</a>)★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a>Hosts: <a href="http://nate.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nate Hanson</a> / <a href="http://considerthepigeons.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Ritter</a>Music: <a href="https://jpoetic.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jpoetic</a>References: <a href="http://danyaruttenberg.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg's website (with links to all her books!)</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg - Forgiveness and Pharisees

Part 6 in a series on gender, power and hierarchy. Nate and Tim wrap up the discussion on 1 Timothy 2, discussing Paul’s reference to Adam being created first and the concluding line about women being saved through childbirth. Is this Paul rooting patriarchy in “God’s creation order” or is Paul once again saying the exact opposite of what it sounds like he’s saying?★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here!References:  Paul and Gender: Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ by Cynthia Long Westfall (Go get this book!)  The Junia Project  Adam as Israel by Seth D. Postell  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 6 in a series on gender, power and hierarchy. Nate and Tim wrap up the discussion on 1 Timothy 2, discussing Paul’s reference to Adam being created first and the concluding line about women being saved through childbirth. Is this Paul rooting patriarchy in “God’s creation order” or is Paul once again saying the exact opposite of what it sounds like he’s saying?★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a>References:<ul> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Gender-Reclaiming-Apostles-Vision/dp/0801097940/ref=nodl_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul and Gender: Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ</a> by Cynthia Long Westfall (Go get this book!) </li> <li><a href="http://thejuniaproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Junia Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adam-Israel-Genesis-Introduction-Tanakh/dp/1610971760" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam as Israel</a> by Seth D. Postell</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Adam, then Eve (1 Timothy 2:11-15)

Part 3 in a series on Christianity and gender. Nate and Tim discuss two more key passages related to gender, trying to understand why Paul grouped husbands &amp; wives, children &amp; fathers, and slaves &amp; masters. What do wives, children and slaves have in common? And what does Paul say to them? And how does he address husbands, fathers and slave masters? Listen to see how Paul’s theology of power makes surprising sense of it all and shows how these passages mean the exact opposite of what many claim they mean.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here!References:  Paul and Gender: Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ by Cynthia Long Westfall (Go get this book!)  Paul, Apostle if God’s Glory in Christ by Thomas R. Schreiner  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 3 in a series on Christianity and gender. Nate and Tim discuss two more key passages related to gender, trying to understand why Paul grouped husbands &amp; wives, children &amp; fathers, and slaves &amp; masters. What do wives, children and slaves have in common? And what does Paul say to them? And how does he address husbands, fathers and slave masters? Listen to see how Paul’s theology of power makes surprising sense of it all and shows how these passages mean the exact opposite of what many claim they mean.★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a>References:<ul> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Gender-Reclaiming-Apostles-Vision/dp/0801097940/ref=nodl_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul and Gender: Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ</a> by Cynthia Long Westfall (Go get this book!) </li> <li>Paul, Apostle if God’s Glory in Christ by Thomas R. Schreiner</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Husbands and slave masters (Ephesians 5:22-6:9, Colossians 3:18-4:1)

Mark Charles

Mark Charles retells the founding of America to expose political, social and spiritual implications. You may need to sit and process for a while after this episode. What if we're remembering Abraham Lincoln and our founding all wrong? What if the systemic issues of our national history are still unresolved today?★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://wirelesshogan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Charles</a> retells the founding of America to expose political, social and spiritual implications. You may need to sit and process for a while after this episode. What if we're remembering Abraham Lincoln and our founding all wrong? What if the systemic issues of our national history are still unresolved today?★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Mark Charles - The truth of our history

Why sacrifice animals? Why send some people outside the camp? Why all the rules? Nate and Tim discuss how the threat of viral contagion is the primary principal underlying the Levitical system, and how that is why the Torah talks so much about separation and mixture. When anything comes into contact with something “unclean”, the defilement spreads. Therefore, prevention, quarantine and cleansing are the name of the game. But is it possible there’s even more going on? Is it possible something could be so holy that it cannot be defiled? And what if that is precisely how the gospels depict Jesus? (More)★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why sacrifice animals? Why send some people outside the camp? Why all the rules? Nate and Tim discuss how the threat of viral contagion is the primary principal underlying the Levitical system, and how that is why the Torah talks so much about separation and mixture. When anything comes into contact with something “unclean”, the defilement spreads. Therefore, prevention, quarantine and cleansing are the name of the game. But is it possible there’s even more going on? Is it possible something could be so holy that it cannot be defiled? And what if that is precisely how the gospels depict Jesus? (<a href="https://almostheretical.com/episodes/contagious" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More</a>)★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/almostheretical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Contagious

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The best podcast episodes on non-current politics. Covering topics such as universal basic income, democracy, poverty & justice and more. For anyone interested in learning more about politics that affect that world, not just now, but in the longer term. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!