What if there are ways of thinking about God and faith that are different than what our traditions have handed us?
Episodes
Feb 16, 2025
Feb 16, 2025
52 min
This week we're talking to Dr. James Danaher about his newest book, "A Deeper Life". We talk about Jesus, the Gospel, and how the message of the Gospel isn't about becoming more righteous, but remembering and awakening to who we have always been. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
SUBSTACK / BLOG: https://whatifproject.substack.com/
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: FLYIN (Artist) / GO HIGHER (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Feb 2, 2025
Feb 2, 2025
46 min
Welcome to season 8 of the show, we'll be talking today to Stuart Semple about art, creativity, the inner critic, and near death experiences. Enjoy.
SHOW NOTES:
STUART SEMPLE: https://stuartsemple.com
SUBSTACK / BLOG: https://whatifproject.substack.com/
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: FLYIN (Artist) / GO HIGHER (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Dec 22, 2024
Dec 22, 2024
35 min
SHOW NOTES:
SUBSTACK: https://whatifproject.substack.com/
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
Dec 15, 2024
Dec 15, 2024
1hr 8 min
This week we're talking to Bruce Pagano about his book, "Certainty Kills", where he explores the many ways that white knuckle certainty can hinder our spiritual growth. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
BRUCE PAGANO: https://www.brucepagano.com
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Damma Beatz (Artist) / Lunch Pin (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Dec 8, 2024
Dec 8, 2024
1hr 20 sec
This week we're talking to my friend, Esther Goetz. Esther is a spiritual director, author, podcast host, and all around wonderful human. We talk about spirituality, deconstruction, our evolving thoughts about the Bible, and what it looks like to become your own authority. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES: ESTHER GOETZ: https://www.estherjoygoetz.com
ESTHER'S BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AEsther+Joy+Goetz&s=relevancerank&text=Esther+Joy+Goetz&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
SUBSTACK: https://whatifproject.substack.com
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Daniel Fridell and Sven Lindvall (Artist) / Whiskey Saved My Soul (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Dec 1, 2024
Dec 1, 2024
55 min
This week we're talking to Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer about his amazing book, "Rabbi Brian's High Unorthodox Gospel". We talk about moving from a place of deconstruction to a place of love and the permission we all have to listen to the still, quiet voice within. Need some hope this week? This one is for you!
SHOW NOTES:
RABBI BRIAN: https://rabbibrian.com
RABBI BRIAN'S HIGHLY UNORTHODOX GOSPEL: https://rabbibrian.com/store/ (*FREE SHIPPING CODE: FREESHIP)
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SUBSTACK: https://whatifproject.substack.com/
SPECIAL MUSIC: Andreas Dahlback (Artist) / Salut! (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Nov 24, 2024
Nov 24, 2024
1hr 52 sec
This week we're talking to Brandy Anderson about her book "Through the Veil". We talk about paranormal experiences, what happens when we die, reincarnation ... and so much more. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
BRANDY ANDERSON: https://brandyanderson.net/through-the-veil/
ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Aiyo (Artist) / Long Way Home (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Nov 17, 2024
Nov 17, 2024
52 min
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
Nov 10, 2024
Nov 10, 2024
49 min
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
Nov 3, 2024
Nov 3, 2024
54 min
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
Oct 27, 2024
Oct 27, 2024
52 min
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
Oct 20, 2024
Oct 20, 2024
1hr 14 min
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==
Oct 13, 2024
Oct 13, 2024
47 min
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
Oct 6, 2024
Oct 6, 2024
52 min
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
Sep 29, 2024
Sep 29, 2024
52 min
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
Sep 15, 2024
Sep 15, 2024
58 min
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
Sep 1, 2024
Sep 1, 2024
57 min
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)
Aug 18, 2024
Aug 18, 2024
1hr 57 sec
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
Aug 4, 2024
Aug 4, 2024
54 min
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
Jul 21, 2024
Jul 21, 2024
59 min
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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SPECIAL MUSIC: baegel (Artist) / Bleu Cheese (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com #spirituality #bible #christianity #deconstruction #theology