Best Nate Hanson Podcasts (2025)

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Build a Music School Team That You Can Trust | 7FMS169 30:57

3h ago30:57

30:57

This week, Daniel and Nate tackle one of the most misunderstood culture concepts in multi-teacher studios: employee ownership. If you’re tired of reminding your staff to respond to emails, join meetings, or take initiative… this episode gives you the mindset, structure, and practical tools to shift that. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and r…

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Symbols, Rituals, Stories: The Real Culture Builders | 7FMS168 36:00

6d ago36:00

36:00

If your culture “lives” on a poster, it’s probably dead. In this week’s podcast, we show you: Why most “culture-building” flops in a music school What to do when you feel like your school has no culture How to use symbols, rituals, and stories to show your’s school culture in every detail The secret? It’s not about what you do—it’s why you do it. -…

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#161 – 6 Genesis Stories Read Politically 40:51

6d ago40:51

40:51

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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Why Does Your Music School Even Exist? | 7FMS167 35:36

14d ago35:36

35:36

Why does your music school even exist? Until you answer that question… every aspect of running your school is going to feel like an uphill battle: Hiring. Marketing. Retention. Operations. Delegation. In this episode, Daniel and Nate explain how to write a clear purpose statement for your school that does way more than sound good on a website. It a…

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Lead Your School Without Micromanaging | 7FMS166 43:38

21d ago43:38

43:38

In this episode, Daniel and Nate break down the secret weapon of great school culture: Clear core values and decision-making guidelines. Whether you're a solo teacher or leading a big team, defining your values helps everyone move in the same direction… and frees you up to lead instead of micro-manage. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and res…

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Bonus: Did Jesus Talk About Hell? 12:25

20d ago12:25

12:25

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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Six Keys to Creating a Magnetic Music School Culture | 7FMS165 29:44

28d ago29:44

29:44

In this episode, Nate and Daniel define what culture actually is (and isn’t), explain why it’s the most important thing most owners ignore, and share a short exercise you can do today to see where your company culture stands. This series is for owners who want a team that solves problems instead of creating them… and a studio where people love comi…

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

27d ago54:39

54:39

→ 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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Getting Dozens of Leads with In-School Marketing (w. Kevin J.) | 7FMS164 44:17

1M ago44:17

44:17

What if your next 20 leads didn’t come from ads… but a live concert at a local elementary school? Kevin from @jamtothebeatmusic figured out how to turn school assemblies into a student-generating machine. 🎸 Real band. 🎟 Prize giveaways. 📣 Hype from 300+ kids. And a system that gets 10–30% of students to sign up for a trial. New podcast episode out …

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Workaholism vs. Burnout: The Emotional Cost of Building a School | 7FMS163 55:51

1M ago55:51

55:51

This week, Daniel and Nate open up about a topic that affects nearly every school owner at some point… What’s the difference between workaholism and burnout—and what do you do when you feel like you’re slipping into either one? - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school…

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Music School Money Habits (So You Don’t Run Out of Ca$h) | 7FMS162 46:50

2M ago46:50

46:50

This week, we’re breaking down the financial habits that help a school owner stay profitable and sane. It’s not about becoming an accountant. It’s about creating a rhythm of review that brings you peace of mind… - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusics…

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Bonus: Paul’s Shadow on Jesus 12:32

2M ago12:32

12:32

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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Music School Money Problems - Solved! | 7FMS161 44:50

2M ago44:50

44:50

Most school owners avoid budgeting because they think it’s complicated. It’s not. It’s just unfamiliar. But once you get this right, your business (and your peace of mind) will change forever. In this episode, we give you a very simple checklist of actions to do and data to collect to build your first simple budget for your school. - - - - - Check …

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#159 – Paul Made Christianity 1:04:27

2M 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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Building a Massive Preschool Program in Your School (w. Jessica Hanson) | 7FMS160 49:22

2M ago49:22

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In this episode, Jessica Hanson reveals how she built a 250-student preschool program inside her 450-student music school— plus how to hire great preschool teachers. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com/free Get updates and FREE workshop i…

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

2M 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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How to Choose Camps, Programs, and Curriculums for Your Music School | 7FMS159 47:11

2M ago47:11

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Every year, music school owners wrestle with the same big question: What curriculum should I use? There are more options than ever—traditional books, digital programs, custom-built systems, apps, programs you can license... More than you could ever use in a lifetime. How do you choose?!?!? - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on sch…

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

2M 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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Should You Build Your Own Curriculum or Programs? | 7FMS158 55:49

3M ago55:49

55:49

Ever thought about creating your own curriculum? Do you have a program that you’ve created for your school that you’ve thought about selling or licensing to other schools? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to develop a custom curriculum—and how to promote it to other teachers and schools. - - - - - Check out our fr…

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Focus, New Products, and Your Music School | 7FMS157 35:06

3M ago35:06

35:06

Chasing every idea can wreck your business. The wrong idea at the wrong time? It steals your energy, derails your focus, and leaves your core business struggling. In this episode, we break down a framework for assessing new business ideas before you invest time and money. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, gro…

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

3M ago49:44

49:44

(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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How Jessica Grew to 450 Students in a Tiny Town (w/ J. Hanson) | 7FMS156 31:38

3M ago31:38

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In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Hanson, owner of Take Note Studio, to unpack how she built a 450-student school in a small, blue-collar Midwestern town—and what you can learn from her success. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com…

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How to Onboard and Train Your Music Teachers | 7FMS155 44:51

3M ago44:51

44:51

Hiring teachers is easy. Keeping great teachers? That’s where most music school owners struggle. If you’ve ever had a teacher leave after a year (or less), if you’re constantly answering the same questions, or if your staff just doesn’t seem fully plugged in—this episode is for you. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school mar…

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#156 – Paul vs Jesus 46:20

3M ago46:20

46:20

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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Advanced A.I. Strategies for Your Music School (Part 2) | 7FMS154 50:43

4M ago50:43

50:43

In this episode, we share how we’re doing it, and we specifically chose strategies and insights that will help music school owners…including: ✅ Replacing a high-level employee without losing productivity ✅ Creating an AI-powered knowledge base for staff & teachers ✅ Automating marketing and social media content ✅ Pulling insights from client survey…

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A.I. and Your Music School (Part 1) | 7FMS153 34:19

4M ago34:19

34:19

In this series on A.I…. we’re going to talk about what we have learned over the past two years and how we’re helping our clients build a more efficient business with A.I. This isn’t just about tools and hacks… this is about being on the front edge of a cultural shift that could give you a massive competitive advantage as a small business owner. - -…

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

4M 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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Specialized Teachers = Stronger School | 7FMS152 50:57

4M ago50:57

50:57

“How do I manage teachers with totally different specialties?” In this episode, we went deep into how to build a team with teachers that specialize in certain types of teaching, different age groups, etc. We also tackled an overlooked truth: Most schools struggle with hiring because they don’t have a clear hiring system. - - - - - Check out our fre…

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

4M ago1:12:09

1:12:09

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…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Nate Hanson Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Almost Heretical

Nate Hanson & Shelby Hanson

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7-Figure Music School

Daniel Patterson & Nate Shaw

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JUST THE TWO OF US

Lindholm brothers

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From Loss to Light

Angie Hanson & Michelle Cowan

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Build a Music School Team That You Can Trust | 7FMS169 30:57

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Symbols, Rituals, Stories: The Real Culture Builders | 7FMS168 36:00

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#161 – 6 Genesis Stories Read Politically 40:51

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Why Does Your Music School Even Exist? | 7FMS167 35:36

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Lead Your School Without Micromanaging | 7FMS166 43:38

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Bonus: Did Jesus Talk About Hell? 12:25

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Six Keys to Creating a Magnetic Music School Culture | 7FMS165 29:44

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

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Getting Dozens of Leads with In-School Marketing (w. Kevin J.) | 7FMS164 44:17

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Workaholism vs. Burnout: The Emotional Cost of Building a School | 7FMS163 55:51

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Music School Money Habits (So You Don’t Run Out of Ca$h) | 7FMS162 46:50

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Bonus: Paul’s Shadow on Jesus 12:32

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Music School Money Problems - Solved! | 7FMS161 44:50

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#159 – Paul Made Christianity 1:04:27

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Building a Massive Preschool Program in Your School (w. Jessica Hanson) | 7FMS160 49:22

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

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How to Choose Camps, Programs, and Curriculums for Your Music School | 7FMS159 47:11

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

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Should You Build Your Own Curriculum or Programs? | 7FMS158 55:49

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Focus, New Products, and Your Music School | 7FMS157 35:06

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

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How Jessica Grew to 450 Students in a Tiny Town (w/ J. Hanson) | 7FMS156 31:38

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How to Onboard and Train Your Music Teachers | 7FMS155 44:51

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#156 – Paul vs Jesus 46:20

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Advanced A.I. Strategies for Your Music School (Part 2) | 7FMS154 50:43

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A.I. and Your Music School (Part 1) | 7FMS153 34:19

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

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Specialized Teachers = Stronger School | 7FMS152 50:57

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