Episodes
10 hours ago
10 hours ago
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
5 days ago
5 days ago
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
Sunday May 05, 2024
Episode 296: Jon Turney Is Asking Questions
Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
NEW EPISODE up with Jon Turney talking to us about his book, "RJ the Astronaut" and the questions we have about ... everything. Enjoy! ✌🏻❤️
SHOW NOTES:
JON TURNEY: https://www.facebook.com/jdt1970
WHAT IF PROJECT ART SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: BLUE STEEL (Artist) / JUMBOTRON (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Episode 295: Dr. Jennifer Bird Talks To Us About Marriage In The Bible
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
NEW EPISODE up with Dr. Jennifer Bird talking to us about marriage and the Bible - buckle up! ✌🏻❤️
SHOW NOTES:
JENNIFER BIRD: https://www.jennifergracebird.com/bio
MARRIAGE IN THE BIBLE: https://www.jennifergracebird.com/books
WHAT IF PROJECT ART SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: POW (Artist) / VOYAGE (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
New episode up with Brandon Andress talking to us about how fiction and various forms of art can be used to subversively speak to the issues of our day. Go get it!
SHOW NOTES:
BRANDON ANDRESS: https://www.brandonandress.com
WHAT IF PROJECT ART! - https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: John Runefelt (Artist) / Riding High (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
This week Carl McColman joins us to talk about Christian Mysticism and Contemplative Spirituality - this is a GOOD ONE, ENJOY! ✌🏻❤️
SHOW NOTES:
CARL MCCOLMAN: https://anamchara.com
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Rebecca Mardal (Artist) / Sonic Raindrops (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
New episode up with Natalie Perkins talking to us about finding wisdom for everyday life from books like the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, The Acts of Paul and Thecla ... and more - ENJOY! ❤️🙏🏻
SHOW NOTES:
NATALIE PERKINS: https://www.middlechurch.org/natalie/
WHAT IF PROJECT ART! - https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: FLYIN (Artist) / HIGH RISES (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
New episode up with David Giles talking to us about his book, "There Once Were Orange Groves". We talk about grief, endings, and processing the losses we endure in life. Enjoy! ✌🏻❤️
SHOW NOTES:
DAVID GILES: https://www.instagram.com/davidgileswrites/
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: TAGE (Artist) / Piece of Heaven (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Episode 290: Maria Francesca French On Jesus, The Cross, And The Post-Christian Life
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
New episode up for Holy Week with Maria Francesca French talking to us about Jesus, the cross, and living the post-Christian life while navigating through Lent, Good Friday, and all the things. If you're wondering how to make sense of Jesus and the cross after Evangelicalism - this one will be helpful, ENJOY! ❤️🙏🏻
SHOW NOTES:
MARIA FRANCESCA FRENCH: https://www.mariafrancescafrench.com
WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (AND SUBSCRIBE): https://youtu.be/7bX0-0SbokM
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Rocket Jr (Artist) / Vacation Mode (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Episosde 289: Perdita Finn And The Guidance Our Ancestors Long To Give Us
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
This week we talk to Perdita Finn about her amazing book, "Take Back the Magic". Perdita talks to us about reincarnation and explores the mystery of what happens when we die and how to begin a practice of communicating with our ancestors. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
PERDITA FINN: https://takebackthemagic.com
WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (AND SUBSCRIBE!): https://youtu.be/WfrQ1_56Eyw
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Ballpoint (Artist) / Highway 101 (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
This week we talk to Jonathan Foster about his book, "Indigo". He shares with us about the sudden death of his daughter, navigating grief, and evolving in his faith and understanding of God. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
JONATHAN FOSTER: https://www.jonathanfosteronline.com
INDIGO: https://geni.us/indigo
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Mind (Artist) / Sleepwalking (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
This week we are talking to Elaine Pagels about her book "Why Religion?" We talk about grief, loss, and experiences that surpass our understanding. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
ELAINE PAGELS: https://www.elaine-pagels.com
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: HATAMITSUNAMI (Artist) / Funky Munky Biznis (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
This week we are chatting with Rob Bell about his book, "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?". Rob's dad passed away in June 2023 shortly after my dad passed in March 2023 and so we talk about our dad's, grief, and the spiritual journey. This is a good one - ENJOY!
SHOW NOTES:
ROB BELL: https://robbell.com
WHERE'D YOU PARK YOUR SPACESHIP?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBNN1SL5
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Vicki Vox, Tape Machines (Artist) /Out Into Space (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
This week we talk to Dr. Kyle Smith about his book, "Cult of the Dead: A Brief History of Christianity". We talk about the history of Christianity through the lens of its martyrs and care of saints who have died by the sword, fire, etc. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
KYLE SMITH: https://www.kylesmithto.com
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: dasloe feat. Adelyn Paik (Artist) / Sunny Day, Sunny Day (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Episode 284: Michael Gungor And The Reclaiming Of Our Christian Faith
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
This week we are talking to Michael Gungor about his spiritual journey, the interconnectedness of all things, and the reclaiming of our Christian faith. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
WATCH OUR CONVO ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/M5L8-n9NhVk
MICHAEL GUNGOR: http://www.gungormusic.com
THE LITURGISTS: https://theliturgists.com/
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support SPECIAL MUSIC: Cushy (Artist) / Go Time! (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
This week we sit down with my friend Oren Jay Sofer to talk about his new book, "Your Heart Was Made For This". How do you approach the happenings of our world AND the happenings of our individual lives with courage? How do we come out the other side of the burdens and worries and heavy things of life with the capacity to continue to love? How do we keep our integrity amidst the events that challenge us the most? Pick up Oren's book TODAY and enjoy the show.
SHOW NOTES:
OREN JAY SOFER: https://www.orenjaysofer.com/https://www.colbertpres.org/
YOUR HEART WAS MADE FOR THIS: https://www.orenjaysofer.com/your-heart
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Ooyy (Artist) / Come 2gether (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
This week we sit down with Elliot Adam who is a longtime tarot reader and author of "Fearless Tarot" and "Tarot in Love". In this episode he talks to us about growing up fundamentalist Evangelical, coming out as gay, finding tarot, and so much more. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
ELLIOT ADAM: https://www.elliotoracle.com
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Scoobadive (Artist) / Very Important Pineapple (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Episode 281: Dr. James Danaher And The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
This week Dr. James Danaher joins us for the show to talk to us about his new book, "The Disciples' Gospel". We talk about the difference between a BELIEVER'S Gospel and a DISCIPLE'S Gospel and the invitation of Jesus Christ to follow him and wake up to remember who we really are. This one is a game changer!
SHOW NOTES:
JAMES DANAHER:https://www.facebook.com/JIM1011https://www.colbertpres.org/
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Bonkers Beat Club (Artist) / High Energy Bad Attitude (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
This week we sit down with Eric Peterson who is the son of the late Eugene Peterson to talk about Eugene's legacy, his creation of The Message Bible, deconstruction, the call of God ... and so much more. If you're in need of some encouragement, look no further!
SHOW NOTES:
ERIC PETERSON: https://www.colbertpres.org/
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: baegel (Artist) / Let's Go on a Trip (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Episode 279: Michael Camp Is Breaking Bad Faith
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Today Michael Camp joins us to talk about faith deconstruction, embracing a non-violent theology, and his book, "Breaking Bad Faith". Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
MICHAEL CAMP: https://www.spiritualbrewpub.com
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Sven Karlsson (Artist) / Just Don't Care (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com