Best Nate Hanson Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #69: Clare Duffy and Eric Hanson, The Morning Scramble on Z102.9 59:36

17d ago59:36

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Clare Duffy and Eric Hanson are the Co-Hosts of The Morning Scramble, the morning radio show on KZIA (known by its broadcast frequency, “Z102.9”) the independent Top 40 radio station based in Cedar Rapids, IA. Clare and Eric join me to discuss the golden age of country music, Eric’s experience at Z102.9 in the late nineties, and how differentiating…

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#162 – Why Didn't Jesus Write Anything Down? 32:44

13h ago32:44

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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…

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#161 – 6 Genesis Stories Read Politically 40:51

1M ago40:51

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What if the stories at the end of Genesis weren’t just family drama—but political storytelling? In this episode, Nate and Shelby revisit six key moments from Genesis 27 to 50—including Jacob stealing Esau’s blessing, Dinah and Shechem, Judah and Tamar, and Joseph’s rise in Egypt—to explore how these stories may have been written to explain Israel’s…

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Episode #68: Tiffany Earl Williams, Midwest Equity 48:58

1M ago48:58

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Tiffany Earl Williams is the CEO of Midwest Equity and a Broker at Skogman Commercial Real Estate. Tiffany joins me to discuss the current state of the real estate market in Eastern Iowa, what makes a good real estate investment, and how she got her start in the industry. She also shares the origin story of her company, Midwest Equity, gives us an …

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Bonus: Did Jesus Talk About Hell? 12:25

2M ago12:25

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Listen to the FULL episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/128901088 Listeners sent us 49 pages of questions and comments—and in this bonus episode, we tackle some of the best. We explore whether Paul’s theology rewrote the faith, how James and Paul define “salvation” differently, and why First Timothy might not even be Pauline. We also dive in…

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#160 – 5 Ways to Follow Jesus Without Paul 54:39

2M ago54:39

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→ Download the Practice Christianity Without Paul reflection booklet here (https://www.patreon.com/posts/jesus-faith-and-128319083) → Access the Paul-Free Church Statement of Faith (https://www.patreon.com/posts/church-statement-128321301) What does it mean to be a Christian without Paul? In this series finale, we walk through five alternate paths …

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Episode #67: Jordan Sellergren, Little Village Magazine 46:20

2M ago46:20

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"Jordan Sellergren is the new owner and publisher of Little Village, the Iowa City-based alt weekly magazine where she has worked the past 10 years. Jordan joins me to discuss why she purchased Little Village, what it has been like to take over operations during our current news climate, and her memories of the early days of Little Village. She als…

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Bonus: Paul’s Shadow on Jesus 12:32

3M ago12:32

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This is a preview of one of our bonus episodes. To get the full bonus episode (37 minutes long), click here. How did Paul’s teachings overshadow James’s vision for Christianity? Could a Paul-free faith have survived as a Jewish sect? Does the Didache reveal a Christianity untouched by Paul? Why do Paul’s words sometimes feel at odds with Jesus’? We…

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#159 – Paul Made Christianity 1:04:27

3M ago1:04:27

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Bonus ep 1 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-what-is-123011688 Bonus ep 2 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-did-paul-125106095 Why does Paul’s voice dominate the New Testament? How did his letters become so central to Christian theology, and what happens when we begin to question that authority? Are all the Pauline epistles actually written…

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Bonus: Did Paul Get the Gospel Wrong? 11:37

3M ago11:37

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This is a preview of one of our bonus episodes. To get the full bonus episode (43 minutes long), click here. Did Paul’s vision of Jesus redefine faith, or did James’ focus on works hold the truth? In this bonus episode, we tackle your burning questions about faith vs. works, Paul’s outsized role in Christianity, and what might have been if the Jesu…

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#158 – Why Paul's Churches Won Early Christianity 49:40

3M ago49:40

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What if Paul’s vision of Christ reshaped Christianity in ways Jesus’ own brother, James, never intended? In this episode, we explore the intense clash between Paul’s Christ movement and the Jesus movement, led by James in Jerusalem, as they battled over the faith’s direction. Paul’s independent gospel, born from a divine encounter, drove him to spr…

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#157 – James vs. Paul: The Battle in Early Christianity History 49:44

4M ago49:44

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(Part 1 here) Who should guide your faith—James, Jesus’ brother, or Paul, the visionary apostle? We dive into early Christianity history to explore a battle of beliefs. James rooted his leadership in the Jewish roots of Christianity, blending faith with works. Paul preached faith alone, shaping a global faith. We uncover their clash—faith and works…

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Episode #66: Caleb Knutson, Downtown Cedar Rapids 41:41

4M ago41:41

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On Today's Episode: Caleb Knutson is the new executive director of Downtown Cedar Rapids, a role he began late last year following a decade of industry experience. Caleb joins Nate to discuss the ways that downtown Cedar Rapids is unique, how he approaches his new role, and explores some of the strengths and opportunities for growth within the comm…

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#156 – Paul vs Jesus 46:20

4M ago46:20

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Paul contradicts Jesus, with the Apostles’ Creed skipping Jesus’ life... mirroring Paul’s letters that ignore his teachings and miracles. They share personal struggles with Paul’s towering influence on Christian theology and leadership, kicking off a must-hear series on Christianity’s origins. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email contact@almo…

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#155 – Sodom and Gomorrah, The Binding of Isaac, and Lot’s Wife 49:07

5M ago49:07

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Sodom and Gomorrah is one of the Bible’s most infamous stories, but was its destruction really about homosexuality? What does the Bible actually say about the sin of Sodom? And why did Abraham nearly sacrifice Isaac—was child sacrifice common in his time? Plus, what’s the real meaning behind Lot’s wife turning into a pillar of salt? We unpack these…

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#154 – Dr. Andrew Perrin: Unlocking the Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls 1:12:09

5M ago1:12:09

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Listen to the after show with Dr. Perrin In this engaging conversation, Dr. Andrew Perrin, an expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls, discusses the significance of these ancient texts and their impact on our understanding of the Bible. The dialogue explores the human element behind the texts, the intersection of faith and academia, and the importance of cr…

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#153 – Abraham: Who the Heck is Melchizedek? 42:38

5M ago42:38

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Listen to the Full Episode! Abraham’s story is packed with unexpected twists, but two figures often get overlooked—Melchizedek and Hagar. Who was Melchizedek, and why did New Testament authors care so much about him? What do the Dead Sea Scrolls reveal about his strange biblical role? And why does Hagar, an Egyptian slave woman, end up being the on…

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Episode #65: Jesse Sauerbrei, Lincoln Wine Bar 55:10

5M ago55:10

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Jesse Sauerbrei is the Owner of Lincoln Winebar, the acclaimed wood fire pizza and wine restaurant in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Jesse joins me to discuss how he came upon the opportunity to purchase the wine bar, his childhood love of pizza, and an inside look at how the business operates. He also shares the unique story behind their pizza oven, how he m…

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Episode #64: Sam Gelman, The Webster 58:15

7M ago58:15

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Sam Gelman is the Co-Owner of The Webster and The Paper Crane, two restaurants in Iowa City that are leading Iowa’s culinary scene. Sam sits down to discuss his perfect winter meal, how he sees the Midwest developing in the culinary world, and what he feels the average customer may not understand about owning and operating a restaurant. Plus, Sam s…

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#152 – Tony Jones: Hunting for Spirituality (Pt 1) 37:05

7M ago37:05

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➡︎ Listen to the after show Tony Jones opens up about his journey from the pulpit to the wilderness, sharing how personal struggles led him to rediscover spirituality in nature. He challenges the ethics of modern meat consumption, advocates for mindful hunting, and critiques the church’s failure to support struggling pastors. Thoughts, questions, s…

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Marianne Williamson (Full Episode) 1:14:05

7M ago1:14:05

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Listen to the after show Marianne Williamson joins us to discuss the transformative power of love, her unique spiritual insights, and her take on political division in America. From her groundbreaking ideas in A Course in Miracles to being kept off the debate stage by the DNC, Marianne offers a thought-provoking conversation on faith, unity, and th…

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Episode #69: Clare Duffy and Eric Hanson, The Morning Scramble on Z102.9 59:36

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#162 – Why Didn't Jesus Write Anything Down? 32:44

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#161 – 6 Genesis Stories Read Politically 40:51

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Episode #68: Tiffany Earl Williams, Midwest Equity 48:58

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Bonus: Did Jesus Talk About Hell? 12:25

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#160 – 5 Ways to Follow Jesus Without Paul 54:39

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Episode #67: Jordan Sellergren, Little Village Magazine 46:20

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Bonus: Paul’s Shadow on Jesus 12:32

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#159 – Paul Made Christianity 1:04:27

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Bonus: Did Paul Get the Gospel Wrong? 11:37

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#158 – Why Paul's Churches Won Early Christianity 49:40

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#157 – James vs. Paul: The Battle in Early Christianity History 49:44

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Episode #66: Caleb Knutson, Downtown Cedar Rapids 41:41

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#156 – Paul vs Jesus 46:20

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#155 – Sodom and Gomorrah, The Binding of Isaac, and Lot’s Wife 49:07

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#154 – Dr. Andrew Perrin: Unlocking the Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls 1:12:09

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#153 – Abraham: Who the Heck is Melchizedek? 42:38

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Episode #65: Jesse Sauerbrei, Lincoln Wine Bar 55:10

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Episode #64: Sam Gelman, The Webster 58:15

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#152 – Tony Jones: Hunting for Spirituality (Pt 1) 37:05

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Marianne Williamson (Full Episode) 1:14:05

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