Faith Lab (formerly Almost Heretical) explores the evidence for Christianity and why the Christian story can be trusted. Hosted by former pastor Nate Hanson, who served in ministry with Francis Chan, and Bible scholar Shelby Hanson, the show grew out of Nate’s journey through deconstruction and his return to Christian faith by following the evidence. Each episode features conversations with leading scholars, scientists, and historians who explain why Christianity makes the best sense of reality.
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Faith Lab (formerly Almost Heretical) explores the evidence for Christianity and why the Christian story can be trusted. Hosted by former pastor Nate Hanson, who served in ministry with Francis Chan, and Bible scholar Shelby Hanson, the show grew out of Nate’s journey through deconstruction and his return to Christian faith by following the evidence. Each episode features conversations with leading scholars, scientists, and historians who explain why Christianity makes the best sense of reality.
Shelby and Nate explore the intriguing question of why Jesus did not write anything down during his lifetime. They discuss the implications of this question on our understanding of faith and scripture, emphasizing the oral tradition of the time and the significance of Jesus' teachings in a present-tense context. The conversation also touches on the historical perspective of Jesus as a local rabbi and the lack of immediate written records from his followers, suggesting that the movement was seen as urgent and relevant to their time rather than a long-term religious institution.
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Faith Lab
Faith Lab (formerly Almost Heretical) explores the evidence for Christianity and why the Christian story can be trusted. Hosted by former pastor Nate Hanson, who served in ministry with Francis Chan, and Bible scholar Shelby Hanson, the show grew out of Nate’s journey through deconstruction and his return to Christian faith by following the evidence. Each episode features conversations with leading scholars, scientists, and historians who explain why Christianity makes the best sense of reality.
