What if there are ways of thinking about God and faith that are different than what our traditions have handed us?
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
This week we're talking to Ally Markotich about her amazing new book, "Soul Kindling". We talk art, creativity, the inner critic, and finding rest in our MotherGod. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
ALLY MARKOTICH: https://www.soulkindling.com/
SOUL KINDLING: https://www.soulkindling.com
SUBSTACK: https://whatifproject.substack.com
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Martin Klem (Artist) / Prime Time (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Brandon and I went to the same fundamentalist/Evangelical high school and today he's a lawyer who is doing amazing things in the world. This week we talk about faith deconstruction and how moving away from black and white thinking in regards to our faith can open our eyes to the nuances that can be found in every area of life - in particular within the topic of justice.
SHOW NOTES:
BRANDON DRAGAN: https://www.brandondragan.com
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Matt Large (Artist) / My Favorite Time of the Year (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
This week we're talking to our friend Darrell Epp. Darrell is a poet and came on to discuss his latest collection of poems and the ways that technology (and the creators of it!) are hijacking our minds and our days. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
DARRELL EPP: https://www.facebook.com/darrell.epp.5/
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Timothy Infinite (Artist) / Humid (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
This week we're talking to Alexander John Shaia and Neil Douglas-Klotz about their courses with the Shift Network and the intersection of their work on Jesus The Christ and the way the many layers of his story have the power to change EVERYTHING. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
NEIL DOUGLAS-KLOTZ: https://abwoon.org
- SHIFT COURSE: https://theshiftnetwork.com/course/01NDouglasKlotz01_24
ALEXANDER JOHN SHAIA: https://www.quadratos.org
- SHIFT COURSE: https://shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/wmcGS/a26972/
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Lukas Got Lucky (Artist) / Light Up The Sky (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
This week we're tallking to John Dominic Crossan about his new book, "Paul the Pharisee: A Vision Beyond the Violence of Civilization". We talk about the Apostle Paul, resurrection, metaphorical language, the importance of context ... and so much more. This is a good one, enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
JOHN DOMINIC CROSSAN: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJohnDominicCrossan/
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Ryan James Carr (Artist) / Back On Track (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
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FAMILY FIRST: https://www.instagram.com/familyfirsthsa?igsh=djhqNGdjbWZoNGxw
BUILDING BLOCKS CONFERENCE: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAUMqLKv9iN/?igsh=MTVvOHRxY3hwOWF3MA==
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
This week we're talking to John Philip Newell about some FRESH ways to think about the Gospel and what might change in our world if we were do return to an awareness of the Divine at the heart of ALL THINGS. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
JOHN PHILIP NEWELL: https://www.earthandsoul.org/john-philip-newell
THE GREAT SEARCH: https://www.earthandsoul.org/thegreatsearch
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Cushy (Artist) / Down South (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Duncan Pile is back for another conversation stemming off his thoughts about his deconstruction journey. Today we're talking about mysticism and waking up to the reality that we've always been (and will always be) intimately connected to the Divine.
DUNCAN PILE: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/duncanedwardpile/
SUBSTACK: https://whatifproject.substack.com
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Ryan James Carr (Artist) / Woke Up In Vienna (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
This week we're talking to Duncan Pile about deconstruction and his faith journey and wondering if perhaps we can deconstruct AND keep various parts of our faith/beliefs intact. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
DUNCAN PILE: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/duncanedwardpile/
SUBSTACK: https://whatifproject.substack.com
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Staffan Carlen (Artist) / Feels Like Summer (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
This week we're talking to Lauren Drake about numerology and what the numbers stemming from your birthday can reveal about you and your connection to the Divine. In this episode, she used my birthday as an example and absolutely BLEW MY MIND. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
LAUREN DRAKE: https://illuminatedlifehealing.com
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUBSTACK: https://whatifproject.substack.com/
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Ryan James Carr (Artist) / Lend a Hand (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
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)
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
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
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
New episode out with Drenda Thomas Richards who talks to us about her book, "DARE TO REMEMBER" and helps us tap into our true selves as we strip away our conditioned selves and become all that we have been created to be. This is a good one - ENJOY!
SHOW NOTES:
DRENDA THOMAS RICHARDS: https://www.drendathomasrichards.com
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Harvio (Artist) / Sunset Sauvage (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
This week we talk to Thomas Oord about the book he recently wrote with Tripp Fuller - "God After Deconstruction". Are you deconstructing? Rethinking your faith? Does it all feel like a giant mess in your head and heart? This convo will (I hope!) make you feel less alone. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
THOMAS OORD: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=THOMAS+OORD&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION: https://www.amazon.com/God-After-Deconstruction-Thomas-Oord/dp/195867026X MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1
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SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: baegel (Artist) / Bleu Cheese (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com #spirituality #bible #christianity #deconstruction #theology
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
New episode with Herb Montgomery talking to us about faith evolution and how being friends with people who are different than us has the power to change ... everything. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
HERB MONTGOMERY: https://renewedheartministries.com
WHAT IF PROJECT ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Will Harrison (Artist) / No Need to Fear (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
New episode out with my friend, Sara Mastros. Sara is a magician, sorceress, and teacher of witchcraft who dropped by to talk to us about some pieces of Christian history that many of us (perhaps!) aren't aware of and challenge some of our assumptions regarding being followers of Jesus. This one stretched me in some really good ways and I'm sure it'll do the same for you (IF you'll allow it). Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
SARA MASTROS: https://www.mastroszealot.com/
THE SORCERY OF SOLOMON: https://www.mastroszealot.com/books
WHAT IF PROJECT ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: DonVayei (Artist) / Toast to the Gods (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
What if the Greek Gods/Goddesses have something to teach us? And what if instead of luring us away from our own spiritual path, they can help enhance it and make us stronger, more faithful followers of it? Check out this convo with George Lizos and be sure to pick up his book! 📚
SHOW NOTES:
GEORGE LIZOS: https://georgelizos.com
WHAT IF PROJECT ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Ballpoint (Artist) / To the Max (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
New episode up with my friend Seth Showalter - we talk about his experience in converstion therapy and how the anti-LGBTQ mindset that is prevalent in many churches is harming LGBTQ people. This one will stretch you in the best of ways - enjoy! 🏳️🌈
SHOW NOTES:
SETH SHOWALTER: https://sethshowalter.com
FINALLY FREE: https://sethshowalter.com/finally-free/
WHAT IF PROJECT ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Hallman (Artist) / Starfields (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
This week we're kicking off our PRIDE series with my friend Alec John Belle. As a member of the LGBTQ community who has had a unique spiritual journey, Alec brings an amazing perspective to the topics of religion, spirituality, and everyday life. Drop in on our convo and pick up his book, "EVERY SHADE OF ME" - enjoy! 🥳
SHOW NOTES:
WHAT IF PROJECT ART SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: TAGE (Artist) / Push and Pull (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday May 26, 2024
Sunday May 26, 2024
New episode with Edward Dodge who talks to us about his book, "A History of the Goddess". You're about to hear some things you likely never heard before - buckle up!
SHOW NOTES:
EDWARD DODGE: https://www.edwardtdodge.com/2021/10/23/a-history-of-the-goddess/
WHAT IF PROJECT ART SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Aiyo (Artist) / Locked In (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
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