What if there are ways of thinking about God and faith that are different than what our traditions have handed us?
Episodes
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
Sunday May 19, 2024
Sunday May 19, 2024
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
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
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
Sunday May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
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
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
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
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
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
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
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