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| Episode 311: Amanda Udis-Kessler - What If We Embraced An Ethic That Empowered Everyone In The World To Flourish? | 01 Sep 2024 | 00:57:28 | |
This week we're talking to Amanda Udis-Kessler about her amazing book, "Abundant Lives: A Progressive Christian Ethic of Flourishing" and wonder about how the world might be different if we lived from an ethic that allowed everyone to flourish. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: AMANDA UDIS-KESSLER: https://amandaudiskessler.com ABUNDANT LIVES: https://amandaudiskessler.com/abundant-lives/ ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support SPECIAL MUSIC: Queerly Beloved / Used w/ Persmission by Amanda Udis-Kessler (originator of music and lyrics) | |||
| Episode 310: Eric Reitan - What If We Tried On A Worldview That Is Different Than The One We Assume Is Correct? | 18 Aug 2024 | 01:00:57 | |
This week we talk to Eric Reitan about deconstruciton, faith evolution, and the idea of truth having multiple layers as opposed to one narrow way of understanding. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: ERIC REITAN: https://www.instagram.com/reitaneric/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support SPECIAL MUSIC: BLUE STEEL (Artist) / BLITZ (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com | |||
| Episode 301: Josh Scott - What if the Bible Is More Than an Inerrant Book? | 22 May 2024 | 00:53:56 | |
New MID-WEEK RELEASE with my friend Josh Scott who talks to us about his new book, "CONTEXT: PUTTING SCRIPTURE IN ITS PLACE". We talk about inerrancy, evolving in our thoughts about the Bible, and how we don't need to read the Bible in order to be Christians. SHOW NOTES: JOSH SCOTT: https://www.joshscott.co CONTEXT: https://www.amazon.com/Context-Putting-Scripture-Its-Place-ebook/dp/B0CHN4X8YD?ref_=ast_author_dp WHAT IF PROJECT ART SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/art SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support SPECIAL MUSIC: Ballpoint (Artist) / Blow the Speaker (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com | |||
| Episode 211: Neale Donald Walsch And The God Solution | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:53:54 | |
Today we're talking to Neale Donald Walsch about his book "The God Solution". We touch on the unity of all things, Jesus, and how to remain hopeful in a time where so much feels hopeless. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ NEALE DONALD WALSCH: http://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com THE GOD SOLUTION: https://www.amazon.com/God-Solution-Power-Pure-Love/dp/1735722707/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 210: Thomas Oord Talks To Us About The Love Of God | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:49:25 | |
Hey friends, our resident theologian (Thomas Oord!) is back on the show today to talk about his latest book, "Pluriform Love". Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ THOMAS OORD: http://thomasjayoord.com ALL THE BOOKS: http://thomasjayoord.com/index.php/publications (SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 209: Dr. David Brakke And The Gospel Of Judas | 20 Jun 2022 | 01:00:02 | |
In this week's episode we sit down with Dr. David Brakke to talk about his new book about The Gospel of Judas. We are wading deep into the waters of heresy this week, friends - grab your scuba gear and jump in! SHOW NOTES: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ DAVID BRAKKE: https://history.osu.edu/people/brakke.2 THE GOSPEL OF JUDAS (ANCHOR YALE BIBLE): https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Judas-Translation-Introduction-Commentaries/dp/0300173261/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3GRO5561LBSI1&keywords=david+brakke&qid=1655313286&sprefix=david+brakk%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-5 THE GNOSTIC SCRIPTURES: https://www.amazon.com/Gnostic-Scriptures-Anchor-Reference-Library/dp/0300208545/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3GRO5561LBSI1&keywords=david+brakke&qid=1655313286&sprefix=david+brakk%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-4 (SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 208: Matthew Distefano Says, ”Don’t Be A Dick” | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:52:26 | |
This week we're sitting down with Matthew Distefano to talk about his book, "Don't Be A Dick" where he gives us some practical advice about how to be a better human. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ MATTHEW DISTEFANO: http://www.allsetfree.com DON'T BE A DICK: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1957007060 (SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| BONUS EPISODE: Jordan Joy Siepert Tells Us The Story of Jesus | 11 Jun 2022 | 00:09:53 | |
Friends, how about a short bonus episode loaded with awesomeness? Today I sat down with my daughter because she wanted to tell YOU the story of Jesus. Who is Jesus? Why did he die? Here's some excellent theology for you. SHOW NOTES: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ (SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 207: Brian McLaren And ”Do I Stay Christian?” | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:50:33 | |
This week we talked to the GOAT, Brian McLaren about his new book "Do I Stay Christian?" Regardless of where you are in your journey, this book is for you. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ BRIAN MCLAREN: https://brianmclaren.net DO I STAY CHRISTIAN?: https://www.amazon.com/Do-Stay-Christian-Disappointed-Disillusioned/dp/1250262798/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1654110174&sr=8-1 (SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 206: Dr. Siri Zemel Talks To Us About The Invisible Realm And Guides From The Other Side | 30 May 2022 | 01:02:04 | |
Friends, this week we talk to Dr. Siri Zemel who tells us her story of speaking with guides from the other side. Who are these guides? What do they say? Are they demons? Can I speak to them too? What?! This one is SO good, enjoy. SHOW NOTES: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ DR. SIRI ZEMEL: https://sirizemel.com (SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 205: Kevin Sweeney And The Making Of A Mystic | 23 May 2022 | 01:16:56 | |
Friends, this week we're talking to Kevin Sweeney about his new book, "The Making of a Mystic". We talk mysticism, the interconnectedness of all things, inner child work, and a bit about mushrooms. It's all here, go get it! SHOW NOTES: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ KEVIN SWEENEY: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.sweeney1 (SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 204: Brandon Andress Talks About What Can’t Be Hidden | 16 May 2022 | 00:47:34 | |
In this week's episode we sit down with Brandon Andress to talk about his novel, "What Can't Be Hidden" - a novel about mysticism, oneness, non-duality, and the interconnectedness of all people and things (my description, not his!). You gotta read this book, you won't be sorry. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ BRANDON ANDRESS: https://brandonandress.com YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 203: John Dominic Crossan Talks To Us About Render Unto Caesar | 09 May 2022 | 01:07:22 | |
Today we sit down with our friend Dom to talk about his latest book "Render Unto Caesar" and what the Bible has to say about how Christians ought to relate to culture. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ RENDER UNTO CAESAR: https://www.amazon.com/Render-Unto-Caesar-Struggle-Testament/dp/0062964933/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=john+dominic+crossan&qid=1651515246&sprefix=john+Dominic+c%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-2 JOHN DOMINIC CROSSAN: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJohnDominicCrossan/ YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 300: Brian McLaren Helps Us Find Courage For A World That Is Falling Apart | 19 May 2024 | 01:17:11 | |
We made it - EPISODE 300! How exciting is this?! Joining us is Brian McLaren to talk about his NEW book, "Life After Doom" and reminisce with me about how we met and the early days of the What If Project. Pull up a chair and come celebrate with us! SHOW NOTES: BRIAN MCLAREN: https://brianmclaren.net/ LIFE AFTER DOOM: http://brianmclaren.net/LAD/ WHAT IF PROJECT ART SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/art SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support SPECIAL MUSIC: POW feat. Seon (Artist) / Cheer Up (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com | |||
| Episode 202: Josh Scott Talks To Us About Church, Empire, And The Parables Of Jesus | 02 May 2022 | 00:46:22 | |
In this week's episode we talk to Pastor Josh Scott who is the Lead Pastor of GracePointe Church in Nashville, TN. We talk about church, empire, the Bible, and all the things. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JOSH SCOTT: https://joshscott.tv GRACEPOINTE CHURCH: https://www.gracepointe.net YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 201: Erin Vearncombe, Brandon Scott, And Hal Taussig Talk To Us About The Time After Jesus And Before Christianity | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:00:43 | |
In this episode we talk to THREE amazing scholars - Erin Vearncome, Brandon Scott, and Hal Taussig about their new book "After Jesus Before Christianity". Friends, this book is a GAME CHANGER. So much I didn't know! Links are below, enjoy. SHOW NOTES: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ ERIN VEARNCOMBE: https://www.westarinstitute.org/membership/westar-fellows/fellows-directory/erin-vearncombe/ BRANDON SCOTT: https://www.westarinstitute.org/membership/westar-fellows/fellows-directory/bernard-brandon-scott/ HAL TAUSSIG: https://earlychristiantexts.com/author/haltaussig/ YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 200: Alexander John Shaia Is On The 200th Episode To Talk To Us About Holy Week, Easter, And Resurrection | 18 Apr 2022 | 01:04:48 | |
Friends! It's episode 200, come and get it while it's HOT. Alexander John Shaia joins us to talk about Alexander-ish things - Holy Week, Easter, and Resurrection like you've never heard them before. SHOW NOTES PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ ALEXANDER JOHN SHAIA: https://www.quadratos.com YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
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| Episode 199: Lisa Sharon Harper Talks To Me About Race, Slavery, And Parts Of History I Never Knew About | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:44:39 | |
Today we're sitting down with Lisa Sharon Harper to talk about her book "Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World and How to Repair It All". Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ LISA SHARON HARPER - https://lisasharonharper.com FORTUNE - https://lisasharonharper.com/fortune/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 - WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com | |||
| Episode 198: Matthew Fox Talks To Us About Creation Spirituality And The Cosmic Christ | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:58:41 | |
Matthew Fox is back on the show to talk about his brand new book, "Essential Writings on Creation Spirituality". Every time I sit down with Matthew I come away with my mind blown, and this convo is no exception! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ MATTHEW FOX - https://www.matthewfox.org JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 - WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com | |||
| Episode 197: Rodney Reeves and Spirituality According to John | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:44:13 | |
Hello friends, today we talk to Pastor Rodney Reeves about his book "Spirituality According to John". We talk about the Gospel of John, Mysticism, following the Way of Christ, and Deconstruction ... and he pastors a baptist church - go get it! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ RODNEY REEVES - http://fbcjonesboro.org/about/staff JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN): - APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 - WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com | |||
| Episode 196: Richard Beck Talks To Us About Satan, Demons, And The Kingdom Of Darkness | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:51:13 | |
In this week's episode Dr. Richard Beck talks to us about his book "Reviving Old Scratch" and what to do with the topic of Satan and Demons when you're deconstructing your faith and rethinking ... everything. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ RICHARD BECK - http://experimentaltheology.blogspot.com REVIVING OLD SCRATCH - https://www.amazon.com/Reviving-Old-Scratch-Doubters-Disenchanted/dp/150640135X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=reviving+old+scratch&qid=1647283496&sprefix=reviivng+old+s%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1 JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN): - APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 - WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com | |||
| Episode 195: Brian Allain Helps Us Heal Our Divides | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:42:07 | |
Today we talk to Brian Allain who helped edit a book of 33 essays revolving around the idea of healing the divides in our world. What better time in our lives than to have a book like this? Go get it! And enjoy the show. SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ BRIAN ALLAIN: https://writingforyourlife.com/brian-allain/ HOW TO HEAL OUR DIVIDES: https://howtohealourdivides.com/book/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN): - APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 - WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com | |||
| Episode 194: Scott Erickson Is Saying Yes | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:55:40 | |
Friends, this week we sit down with Scott Erickson (aka Scott The Painter) to talk about the death of dreams and his new book, "Say Yes". Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ SCOTT ERICKSON - https://www.scottericksonart.com JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN): - APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 - WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com | |||
| Episode 193: Oren Jay Sofer And Nonviolent Communication | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:58:53 | |
In this week's episode we sit down with Oren Jay Sofer who is a meditation teacher and author of Say What You Mean. We have an amazing talk about how to communicate with people you disagree with in ways that foster an environment of peace and mutual respect. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ OREN JAY SOFER - https://www.orenjaysofer.com SAY WHAT YOU MEAN - https://www.orenjaysofer.com/book/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 - WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com | |||
| Episode 299: Trey Ferguson Is Theologizin' Bigger | 16 May 2024 | 00:54:36 | |
This week we're talking to Pastor Trey Furgerson about his book, "Theologizin' Bigger" where he helps us imagine a God whose love is greater than anything we could ever imagine. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: TREY FERGUSON: https://www.pastortrey05.com THEOLOGIZIN' BIGGER: https://www.pastortrey05.com/book WHAT IF PROJECT ART SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/art SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support SPECIAL MUSIC: Ballpoint (Artist) / The Fight Isn't Over (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com | |||
| Episode 192: Matthew Fox Talks To Us About Wisdom In A Time Of Pandemic And Beyond | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:55:50 | |
In this week's episode we sit down with Matthew Fox to talk about one of his latest books, "Julian of Norwich: Wisdom in a Time of Pandemic and Beyond". We talk about the Bubonic Plague, COVID-19, the Cosmic Christ, and so much more. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ MATTHEW FOX - https://www.matthewfox.org JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 - WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com | |||
| Episode 191: John Philip Newell Talks To Us About Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:55:48 | |
In this week's episode we sit down with John Philip Newell to talk about his amazing book "Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul" where he gives us a peek into the lives of some of the greatest Celtic thinkers the world has ever known. If your soul is longing for a different perspective on God and faith and all of the things ... look no further. Enjoy! -- PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JOHN PHILIP NEWELL - https://www.earthandsoul.org/john-philip-newell JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 - WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com | |||
| Episode 190: Amber Cantorna And The Unashamed Love Collective | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:36:35 | |
In this week's episode we sit down with my friend Amber Cantorna to talk about a virtual gathering she hosts called the Unashamed Love Collective. It's a place for LGBTQ people and their allies to gather and connect about all sorts of things. Check it out and sign up at the link below! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ AMBER - https://www.ambercantorna.com UNASHAMED LOVE COLLECTIVE - https://www.ambercantorna.com/book-club JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 189: Anita Grace Brown Talks To Us About Kamikaze Yogi | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:51:03 | |
In this week's episode we talk to my friend Anita Grace Brown who wrote a wonderful book about Yoga, Deconstruction, and all sorts of things. Enjoy, and here are all the links: SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ ANITA - https://www.facebook.com/anitagracebrown2021 KAMIKAZE YOGI - https://www.amazon.com/Kamikaze-Yogi-Christ-Courage-Emerge/dp/1734823437 JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| BONUS EPISODE: Alexander John Shaia And The Great Universal Path Of Transformation | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:48:57 | |
Friends! What week is complete without hearing from Alexander John Shaia? Today we chat about his upcoming virtual course with The Shift Network and extend a special invite to our What If Project listeners to sign up. All the links are below. SIGN UP: https://www.quadratos.com/alexander-john/training/ ALEXANDER'S WEBSITE: https://www.quadratos.com/alexander-john/training/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
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| Episode 188: Let’s Talk About My Book | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:12:01 | |
Short and sweet, coming in at 12 minutes. Grab a cup of coffee and lets talk a bit about my book that releases TOMORROW - January 25, 2022. It's my 40th birthday and I'm super excited to share some of my deepest and most personal thoughts with you as we "(Re)Think Everything" together. SHOW NOTES: (RE)THINKING EVERYTHING: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643081473&sr=8-2 PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity | |||
| Episode 187: James Danaher Talks to Us About Jesus and the Bicameral Brain | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:54:05 | |
Welcome to SEASON FIVE of the show! Today we're sitting down with Dr. James Danaher to talk about his new book, "Jesus and the Bicameral Brain". Dr. Danaher was my philosophy professor back in college, but these days we connect outside of the classroom to cook up some heresy. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JESUS AND THE BICAMERAL BRAIN - https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Bicameral-Brain-Knowing-Being/dp/1557789479/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VBCYWSWTU1WV&keywords=james+danaher&qid=1641224615&sprefix=james+danahe%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1 JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 186: Shawn Garan (Instant Replay, Part 20) | 10 Jan 2022 | 01:01:28 | |
This is the final installment of Instant Replay - new episodes begin next week! This week we look back on a conversation I had with one of my fellow seminary students, Shawn Garan. We talked about all sorts of heretical things. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ SHAWN GARAN - http://www.shawngaran.com SHAWN'S CHURCH - https://www.uccsouthbury.org JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (DJ KDOT) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dj-kdot/1297734140 | |||
| Episode 185: Bo Sanders (Instant Replay, Part 19) | 03 Jan 2022 | 01:04:43 | |
Today we replay our 2 years anniversary episode with my friend, mentor, and partner in heresy - Bo Sanders. Enjoy! -- SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ BO SANDERS - https://bosanders.wordpress.com JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 184: December Wells (Instant Replay, Part 18) | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:50:40 | |
Today we look back on a conversation I had with one of my best friends - December Wells. December is a gay black woman who has taught me an IMMENSE amount about how to be an ally and she talks all about it with me in this episode. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 298: Dillon Naber Cruz Is A Public Theologian | 13 May 2024 | 01:10:56 | |
In this episode of the What If Project, we down with theologian and author Dillon Naber Cruz to explore some ideas behind his amazing book, "Theological Musings." As the conversation unfolds, y’all are invited to deep dive into the intersection of theology, philosophy, and the human experience. At the heart of the discussion is Dillon’s unique perspective on theology as a dynamic and evolving discourse, one that embraces ambiguity, diversity, and the continual search for meaning. Drawing from his extensive research and personal reflections, he spends his days challenging conventional notions of dogma and inviting us to embark on a journey of intellectual exploration and spiritual inquiry. Buckle up, this is a good one. SHOW NOTES: DILLON NABER CRUZ: https://tattooed-theologian.com/about/ WHAT IF PROJECT ART SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/art SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support SPECIAL MUSIC: BLUE STEEL (Artist) / HOTSHOT (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com | |||
| Episode 183: Elaine Pagels (Instant Replay, Part 17) | 20 Dec 2021 | 01:04:30 | |
This week we look back on my conversation with Elaine Pagels who talked to us about the Gnostic Christians and how her studying of the Gnostic texts has deepened and widened her own spiritual journey. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ ELAINE PAGELS - https://www.elaine-pagels.com READ THIS BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062368532/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_v5nPCbQ4HF4FB JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 182: David Brakke (Instant Replay, Part 16) | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:54:27 | |
This week we look back on a convo with David Brakke who is a professor at Ohio State University and an expert in early Christianity, Gnosticism, and all the things. Enjoy! -- SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP (ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED!) - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ DAVID BRAKKE - https://history.osu.edu/people/brakke.2 JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 181: Bart Ehrman (Instant Replay, Part 15) | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:49:23 | |
Friends, today's guest needs no intro - the one and only Bart Ehrman. He's one of the most well-known (and controversial!) Bible Scholars in the universe and it was my great honor to sit down with him on the show. This was easily one of my top 5 favorite episodes and so open the notes app on your phone and get ready to take some notes! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ VLOG - https://www.youtube.com/c/whatifprojectpodcast BART EHRMAN - https://www.bartdehrman.com BART'S BLOG - https://ehrmanblog.org THE LOST CHRISTIANITIES - https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Christianities-Battles-Scripture-Faiths/dp/0195182499/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+lost+christianities&qid=1623437787&sr=8-2 THE NEW TESTAMENT - https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Historical-Introduction-Christian/dp/0190909005/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bart+ehrman+new+testament&qid=1637617670&sr=8-1 JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (DJ KDOT) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dj-kdot/1297734140 | |||
| Episode 180: Cindy Wang Brandt (Instant Replay, Part 14) | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:46:03 | |
This week we look back on my conversation with Cindy Wang Brandt and in the intro I reflect on the part of our conversation where she gave me some very helpful advice regarding a question I had about my daughter. This is a good one! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/whatifprojectpodcast HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity CINDY WANG BRANDT - https://cindywangbrandt.com PARENTING FORWARD - https://cindywangbrandt.com/parenting-forward/ SPECIAL MUSIC (FORREST CLAY) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/forrest-clay/1488272740 | |||
| Episode 179: Colby Martin (Instant Replay, Part 13) | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:54:53 | |
Friends! In this week's episode we look back on my convo with Colby Martin who wrote a book called "The Shift". We talk about the shift that takes place when someone moves from conservative to progressive Christianity and some of the nuts and bolts of what it means to be a "progressive thinking Christian". Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/whatifprojectpodcast HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity COLBY MARTIN - https://www.colbymartinonline.com SPECIAL MUSIC (FORREST CLAY) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/forrest-clay/1488272740 | |||
| Episode 178: NT Wright (Instant Replay, Part 12) | 15 Nov 2021 | 01:05:29 | |
This week we look back on my conversation with a man who needs no introduction - NT Wright. This convo kicked off a series we did in Fall 2020 called "TO HELL WITH HELL". Enjoy. SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/whatifprojectpodcast HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity NT WRIGHT - https://ntwrightpage.com SPECIAL MUSIC (FORREST CLAY) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/forrest-clay/1488272740 | |||
| Episode 177: Amber Cantorna (Instant Replay, Part 11) | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:54:02 | |
This week we look back on a conversation with my friend Amber Cantorna. Amber grew up in the world of Focus on the Family and then came out as gay and her entire world was flipped upside down. She wrote a book called "Refocusing My Family" and it's a must read for anyone who is or wants to be an advocate for LGBTQ people. SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity AMBER CANTORNA - https://www.ambercantorna.com REFOCUSING MY FAMILY - https://www.amazon.com/Refocusing-My-Family-Coming-Discovering/dp/1506418791/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499799631&sr=8-1&keywords=refocusing+my+family SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode176: Diana Butler Bass (Instant Replay, Part 10) | 01 Nov 2021 | 01:07:11 | |
In this episode we look back on my conversation with Diana Butler Bass. I had a whole list of questions I planned to ask her and ended up asking NONE of them. Instead, we went deep down the rabbit hole of "deconstruction" and "reconstruction" and I'm grateful we did because this conversation was balm for my soul. I hope it will be for you too! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity DIANA BUTLER BASS - https://dianabutlerbass.com SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 175: Nate Postlethwait Talks To Us About Religious Trauma And The Inner Child | 27 Oct 2021 | 00:54:21 | |
In this episode I sit down with Nate Postlethewait to talk about some of my own religious trauma, how religious trauma that comes from various toxic teachings can impact our inner child, and what to do about it. SHOW NOTES PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP (ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED!) - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity NATE POSTLETHWAIT - https://natewrites.com NATE'S STORY - https://natewrites.com/conversion-therapy-nate/ SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| Episode 174: David Hayward (Instant Replay, Part 9) | 25 Oct 2021 | 01:00:18 | |
In this week's episode we look back on a convo I had with my friend David Hayward, the one and only NAKED PASTOR. It was originally recorded for Good Friday of 2020 and we talked about all sorts of heretical things. Buckle up! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity NAKED PASTOR - https://nakedpastor.com SPECIAL MUSIC (DJ KDOT) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dj-kdot/1297734140 | |||
| Episode 297: Keith Giles Talks To Us About The Gospel Of Thomas | 08 May 2024 | 00:56:32 | |
NEW EPISODE up with Keith Giles talking to us about the Gospel of Thomas and his amazing book, ""The Quantum Sayings of Jesus". Enjoy! ✌🏻❤️ SHOW NOTES: KEITH GILES: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/keithgiles/ THE QUANTUM SAYINGS OF JESUS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1FXSF2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_XQ6H0BP51J5WAYNT566C&utm_source=Patheos&utm_medium=pubtab&utm_campaign=patheos&utm_id=PatheosPubs WHAT IF PROJECT ART SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/art SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support SPECIAL MUSIC: Mash (Artist) / Wildflowers (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com | |||
| Episode 173: The Very First Episode (Instant Replay, Part 8) | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:44:06 | |
In this episode we look back on episode 1 of the podcast, recorded on my phone in a hotel room in Mars Hill, NC. I was attending the Wild Goose Festival and the idea for this podcast had been brewing as a result of a paper I was writing for school and ... this is where it all began. You'll hear a bit of my story, some of the backstory of the show, and some of the original vision of where I was hoping it would all go. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (DEREK WEBB) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/derek-webb/1501037 | |||
| Episode 172: Brandan Robertson (Instant Replay, Part 7) | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:50:06 | |
This week we look back on a conversation on a convo that I had with my friend Brandan Robertson about his book, "The Gospel of Inclusion". Brandan is a gay pastor in Washington DC who is doing incredible work in the world. Enjoy! (PS - I have a cohost for the intro, my 4 year old daughter - Jordan Joy!) SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity BRANDAN ROBERTSON - https://www.brandanrobertson.com SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 | |||
| I Quit My Job To Do This | 05 Oct 2021 | 00:06:32 | |
I quit my job of 11 years to do ... THIS. In full transparency, this mid-week check in is a full, 100% ask to go check out our tiers on Patreon and consider supporting the show financially. All the money we make from Patreon goes to buy groceries, gas, and all the things that come with being an adult. And so if the show has done you any good whatsoever and you feel the nudge ... please go take a look. Thanks for listening. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for encouraging me. Thanks for YOU. Much love. - Glenn PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject | |||