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It’s part 6 of our series “Setting the Bible Free” and today we’re talking to my Old Testament professor from seminary about all things Old Testament (and some New Testament too).  Did you know that the passage in Isaiah where the prophet talks about a virgin giving birth isn’t about Jesus or Mary or Christmas?  And did you know that a lot of recent archeological discoveries show that many of the events described in the Old Testament didn’t happen the way the Bible says they did?  
Get ready to have your mind blown and your faith expanded.
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Jesus’ Bible by Dr. Chris Dost
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It's part FIVE of our series, "Setting the Bible Free" and today we sit down with Keith Giles to talk about his book Jesus Unbound.  He talks to us about how the Bible became the Bible, why the Bible isn't the Word of God, and what it really means to be a heretic.   
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Jesus Unbound by Keith Giles
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Denver Crites Band
 

It's part 4 of our series "Setting the Bible Free" and today we get to sit down with Thomas Oord.  Thomas is a scholar, theologian, and author who was on the podcast earlier this year to talk about his more recent book, "God Can't".  In today's episode he shares some thoughts about the Bible and takes some questions from our listeners as well.
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Revelation (the document Thomas mentioned in the episode)
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God Can't
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This is week 3 of our series, "Setting the Bible Free" and it's a solo episode where I talk to you about the story of Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus and rethink what it means to be "born again".  
Are you deconstructing?  Reconstructing?  Experiencing a shift in your faith?  
This is for you.
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THIS WILL HELP YOU READ THE BIBLE BETTER
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It's week 2 of our series, "Setting the Bible Free" and today we're sitting down with Rabbi Nahum Ward-Lev who recently wrote a book called "Te Liberating Path of the Hebrew Prophets: Then and Now" where he talks about who the prophets of the Bible were, what they were, and how we're all called to be prophets today.  
This convo is a GAME CHANGER.  Enjoy!
Show Notes:
Developing Your Prophetic Voice Small Group
Rabbi Nahum
Rabbi Naahum's Book
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Love Everybody T-Shirt

This is part 1 of our 11 part series, "Setting the Bible Free".  In this episode I give some background and context to the series, explain what the name means, and give you a sneak peak behind the curtain at all the guests we have lined up for the show.  Over the course of the next 11 weeks we'll look at different ideas about what the Bible is, progressive ways of thinking about the Bible, and will tackle some theologies, doctrines, and well known Bible passages all from a perspective that is different than what many of traditions have handed us.  
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(some of the) Books That Have Influenced My Thinking On The Bible:
- Rethinking the Bible by Thomas Oord
- Jesus' Bible by Christopher Dost
- What Is The Bible by Rob Bell
- Reading the Bible Again for the First Time by Marcus Borg
- How to Read the Bible by Harvey Cox
- How the Bible Actually Works by Pete Enns
 

In this week's episode author, therapist, theologian, and former college classmate, Mark Karris, joins me to talk about his latest book, "Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer With The Uncontrolling Love Of God".  We talk specifically about how to pray during the process of deconstruction and tackle the question of what does it look like to pray to a God you are realizing you don't understand?
Enjoy!
Mark Karris
Divine Echoes
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In this week's episode we sit down with author and activist, Shane Claiborne to talk about his book "Irresistible Revolution", a book that made a big impact on me when I was younger.  Shane talks to us about what it was like to work with Mother Teresa in Calcutta and the importance of proximity when it comes to taking a stand on behalf of people who are oppressed.  This is a super fun episode, enjoy!
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Last week the What If Project celebrated its ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY. This week I share some excitement around our 10,000th download, give some sneak peeks at 2 BIG upcoming series, and talk about a significant theological shift that's taken place in my life this past year.
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It's our last week of the Processing the Goose series and today we're sitting down with one of the main speakers of Wild Goose every year, Mike Morrell.  Mike is an author, teacher, and modern-day mystic who has come onto the show to help me process some of my biggest takeaways from Wild Goose and answer some of my own burning questions about Christianity and faith.  
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Mike Morrell
The Divine Dance
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Yung Citizen

We're heading into part 3 of our series, "Processing the Goose" and this week we're sitting down with my friend Bob Gregory who I met at Wild Goose last year and connected with again this year.  He talks with me a little bit about my experience at the festival and shares with us some of his biggest takeaways as well.  Check it out and then go check his podcast over at GOD IS AN ELEPHANT (AND LEAVE A RATING FOR HIM AND HIS CO-HOST, SEBASTIAN ... capitalized to get your attention.  HA!).
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It's part 2 of our series "Processing the Goose" where I'm talking through some of my biggest takeaways from this year's Wild Goose Festival.  This week we talk about the idea of "disowning God" and recognizing that Christianity (or any religion, for that matter) doesn't own the rights to God and how taking off my Evangelical Glasses has helped open up my eyes to a more inclusive reading of Scripture.  
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Wild Goose Festival
Barbara Brown Taylor
Holy Envy

This is part 1 of our 4 part series, “Processing the Goose”.  Back in July I was able to attend the Wild Goose Festival in Hot Springs, NC and came away with a LOT to process.  This week I’ll share a bit about (1) some areas of grief in my life as well as (2) how I’ve been dealing with some criticism that’s come my way as a result of the What If Project and (3) what it’s been like to experience an evolution of faith that has moved me considerably beyond the god I grew up believing in.
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Wild Goose Festival 
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It’s the final installment of our series, “Glenn’s Friends”, and this week we’re talking to former pastor, life coach, author, podcaster - Jamal Jivanjee.  Jamal sits down to chat with us about his book, gratitude, and the actual message of Jesus.  Enjoy!
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LGBTQ Inclusion Tee
Jamal’s Website
Heretic Happy Hour Podcast
The Love Cast
Living For A Living
Yung Citizen
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It's week FOUR of our series, "Glenn's Friends" and today I'm sitting down with Pastor Danny Prada from Heartway Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  Pastor Danny is not your typical pastor as he tackles topics from the pulpit that others might shy away from.  He's not afraid to talk about things like hell, eternal life, salvation, sexuality, etc. and come at the topics from a point of view that would challenge most people's traditions.  In today's chat we talk about Pastor Danny's thoughts about the Gospel, eternal life, and how to talk to people who aren't a fan of your beliefs about God.  Enjoy!
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Heartway Church
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