Faith Lab
Nate Hanson & Shelby HansonWhat if Christianity could handle your toughest questions? Most Christians have never heard the depth of evidence that exists for the faith they already hold. Faith Lab changes that. Every episode, scholars like N.T. Wright and Tim Mackie explain what they've spent their careers studying about Jesus, the Bible, and the origins of Christianity, in conversations you can actually follow. Hosted by Na... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 205 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualitySociety & CulturePhilosophy | |||
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The hardest critiques of the cross target one version of the gospel. The earliest Christians were teaching something bigger.
For a thousand years before penal substitution became the dominant framework, the church proclaimed something wider: that Go... more
Most Christians were taught to trust the Gospels without ever being shown why they should. The historical evidence is stronger than you think.
New Testament scholar Lydia McGrew explains what she calls the "reportage model," a case that the Gospel a... more
Most Christians quietly carry a question they rarely say out loud: after the apostles died, what happened? There's a gap in the story, and in that gap, a worry lives.
One man fills it. He was born 35 years after Jesus, personally knew people who per... more
Most Christians assume the end of the story is leaving earth for heaven. N.T. Wright says that is not the story the New Testament is telling. (Listen to Part 1 here, and the full interview here.)
If Christian hope is really resurrection and new crea... more
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- New direction isn’t satisfying
I think if you’re going to explain your return to Christianity, it would make sense to answer the kinds of questions that people actually have. I don’t think the ideas you’re presenting are new to people in this group or really get at what compels belief. We all know the Bible is more complicated than we thought, I think coming to the conclusion that it’s actually true still requires some explanation
Apple Podcasts1Demi112233
Canadaa month ago - New Direction
Don't love the new direction of the podcast. Feels basically like an apologetics podcast.
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United States2 months ago - Unfortunate turn towards Christian Supremacy
I am saddened that the show has moved back towards Christian Supremacy. My hope was that the show would continue to move towards equality amongst humanity, but has unfortunately concluded that any “honest investigation” necessarily leads to Christianity and its supremacy.
Apple Podcasts1Jason SteinCanada3 months ago - Just discovered
Just listened to the Coercion episode with David Fitch. Your questions were excellent and really got to the heart of the matter. Fitch is right about Christ manifesting noncoercion. Your questions went to the deepest implications of his position and I found it fascinating. Bravo.
Apple Podcasts5EMjo1999United States7 months ago - Healing and Insightful
This podcast has been a powerful guide in deconstructing my evangelical Christian upbringing. It has helped me unpack my discomfort with church and start identifying what I actually believe—based on truth, not fear. This podcast is thoughtful, honest, and truly healing for anyone questioning their faith. I tell anyone from my upbringing who is also questioning their faith about it and highly recommend giving this a listen!
Apple Podcasts5Shlee WhitenerUnited States10 months ago
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What is Faith Lab about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thought-provoking show that pairs scholarly guests with accessible hosts to tackle big questions about Jesus, the Bible, and Christian history. Episodes frequently feature New Testament scholars and apologists discussing resurrection, eschatology, Gospel reliability, and the Bible's literary shape, often challenging traditional interpretations with historical and literary context. The format blends rigorous scholarship with conversational exploration, helping listeners assess evidence and debate ideas without sacrificing faith. Notably, the show centers on rigorous inquiry, invites critical questioning, and aims to make complex scholarship approachable for engaged lay audiences. Potential listeners who crave careful reasoning, credible so... more
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Recent guests on Faith Lab include:
1. Lydia McGrew
2. N. T. Wright
3. Caleb Friedeman
4. Tim Mackie
5. Rebecca McLaughlin
6. Dr. Andrew Perrin
7. Liz Charlotte Grant
8. Marianne Williamson
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