What if there are ways of thinking about God and faith that are different than what our traditions have handed us?
Episodes
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
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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
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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
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
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/
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SPECIAL MUSIC: baegel (Artist) / Let's Go on a Trip (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
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
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SPECIAL MUSIC: Sven Karlsson (Artist) / Just Don't Care (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Today we're talking to Martha (Matte) Elias Downey about her book, "Go Wide" where she explores evolving from a place of narrow theology/thinking to one that is wide and open. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
MATTE DOWNEY: https://mattedowney.wordpress.com
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SPECIAL MUSIC: Def Lev (Artist) / Hip Hop Rock Song (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Today we're talking to Keith Giles about his own spiritual evolution and what might happen in our world if we could grab that we're all connected to each other AND all connected to the Divine. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
KEITH GILES: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/keithgiles/
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SPECIAL MUSIC: Adelyn Paik (Artist) / Only Yours (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
This week we talk to mother and son co-creators of "The Sacred Web Tarot", a unique deck of tarot cards that helps you listen to your inner voice and eliminate the idea that you are separate from anyone or anything. This one will blow your mind - go get it!
SHOW NOTES:
THE SACRED WEB TAROT: https://sacredwebtarot.com
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Dylan Sitts (Artist) / Out of State (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Today we're talking to Tina Hardt about her oracle deck, "The Beloved Dead". In this episode Tina talks to us about the mystery surrounding what happens when we die, connecting with the spirits of our ancestors, and disarms the fear around this topic that many of us were handed growing up in the church. This was one of my favorite episodes of 2023 and "The Beloved Dead" deck is a MUST HAVE. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
TINA HARDT: https://tinahardt.ca
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: PØW (Artist) / Monster (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Today we are talking to Suneel Gupta about his amazing book, "Everyday Dharma" where he shares 8 essential practices to aid us in discovering joy, success, and meaning in everything we do. As you enter 2024 are you struggling to find your essence? Your purpose? The thing you're wired to do? Do you feel stuck? At a crossroads? Filled with uncertainty about your meaning? Tune in as we learn from Suneel about the ancient Hindu philosophy of Dharma and what it has to do with ALL OF US in 2024. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
SUNEEL GUPTA: https://www.instagram.com/suneelgupta/
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Spring Gang (Artist) / Dogs and Bones (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Today we're sitting down with Karen Shock to talk about her book, "Too Much and Not Enough". We talk faith evolution, deconstruction, and how voicing our deepest questions can actually be the most freeing, holy, and magical thing we could ever do. If you're in a place where your faith is growing and shifting and moving ... this one is for you!
SHOW NOTES:
KAREN SHOCK: https://www.karenruthshock.com/
TOO MUCH AND NOT ENOUGH: https://www.karenruthshock.com/book
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: PØW (Artist) / Olivie (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com