What if there are ways of thinking about God and faith that are different than what our traditions have handed us?
Episodes
May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023
40 min
Hello friends. This is part 1 of a 3 part (bi-weekly) series where my friend Leo from the Conversations Official podcast takes over the show for Pride 2023. Leo is part of the LGBTQ community and passionate about Queer Theology, Interfaith work, and so much more. They'll introduce themselves in this episode and set up what to expect over the next couple.
Leo approached me back in April after my dad passed away and offered to do a few solo episodes for us regarding some things they're passionate about so as to help me out during this season of grief. I love the work that Leo is doing and have a ton of respect for them, their work, and the obstacles they've overcome ... and so I immediately said, "YES!".
Buckle up, and enjoy! Episodes will continue to drop bi-weekly after this series starting with a convo with Bart Ehrman that I'll drop on July 10.
SHOW NOTES:
(RE)THINKING EVERYTHING: https://amzn.to/3ldxQoA
EMERGING FROM THE RUBBLE: https://www.whatifproject.net/books
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
CONVERSATIONS OFFICIAL: https://conversationsofficial.com/
CONVERSATIONS YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Conversationsofficialwithleowt
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Apr 30, 2023
Apr 30, 2023
24 min
It's been a while. Thanks to everyone for the good vibes and love you've sent to me and my family during this heavy season of loss. In this episode I check in with y'all to share a bit about how life in the church has taught me some pretty bad habits in regards to grieving, updates about my new book (coming this Summer!), and what the plan is for the podcast this Summer and Fall.
SHOW NOTES:
MY BOOK: https://amzn.to/3ldxQoA
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
BLOG POST ABOUT MY DAD: https://www.whatifproject.net/blog/mydad
Mar 9, 2023
Mar 9, 2023
3 min
I met my mom and dad at the hospital at 2am on Sunday morning and the day brought about events that have left my heart in pieces. Below is a blog post with some reflections on my dad, his life, and how he showed me my value and place in the world. I hope you’ll take the time to read it … I wrote it through tears and shaky fingers, but I want the whole world to know what he meant to me.
I love you, dad. In your honor the podcast is going silent for the month of March. Thanks for loving my mom, me, Dana, and Jordan so well. Team Siepert, always.
BLOG POST: https://www.whatifproject.net/blog/mydad
SUPPORT: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
Feb 26, 2023
Feb 26, 2023
56 min
Today we are talking to Meg Jones Wall about her new book "Finding the Fool". We walk about her journey in and out of church, starting a tarot practice, what the tarot cards mean to her, picking a deck ... all the things. Pick up her book, it's (truly) unlike any other tarot book out there. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
MY BOOK: https://amzn.to/3ldxQoA
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
MEG JONES WALL: http://www.megjoneswall.com/
3AM.TAROT: https://www.3amtarot.com/
FINDING THE FOOL: https://amzn.to/418gN7R
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Feb 19, 2023
Feb 19, 2023
1hr 3 min
Today we're talking to Jonathan Puddle about his latest book, "Mornings With God: Daily Bible Devotional For Men". Bible? Devotional? For Men? I have lots of questions - do you? Listen in, this is a fun one.
SHOW NOTES:
MY BOOK: https://amzn.to/3ldxQoA
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
JONATHAN PUDDLE: https://jonathanpuddle.com/
MORNINGS WITH GOD: https://amzn.to/3jVHWdp
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Feb 12, 2023
Feb 12, 2023
54 min
Today we're sitting down with Pete Enns to talk about his brand new book, "Curveball". We talk about evolving thoughts concerning God and the Bible and solve the problem of evil ... all in 45 minutes. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
MY BOOK: https://amzn.to/3ldxQoA
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
PETE ENNS: https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/
CURVEBALL: https://amzn.to/3wZu6tC
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Feb 5, 2023
Feb 5, 2023
51 min
Today we're sitting down with Molly Baskette to talk about her book, "How To Begin When Your World Is Ending". We talk faith faith evolution, the problem of evil, prayer, and the things Christians say in hard times when they don't know what to say. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
MOLLY BASKETTE: https://www.mollybaskette.com/
HOW TO BEGIN WHEN YOUR WORLD IS ENDING: https://www.amazon.com/Begin-When-Your-World-Ending/dp/1506481604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FCQYQW33V3MK&keywords=molly+baskette&qid=1675089155&sprefix=molly+baskett%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Jan 29, 2023
Jan 29, 2023
55 min
Today we are talking to Maria Francesca French about her new book, "Safer Than the Known Way". Friends - if you are involved in the conversation on "deconstruction" and you're in a place where you're rethinking YOUR faith ... you need this book. Maria is bringing things to the conversation that NO ONE ELSE IS. Go get it, enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
MARIA FRANCESCA FRENCH: https://www.mariafrancescafrench.com/
SAFER THAN THE KNOWN WAY: https://amzn.to/3Xbd0DN
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Jan 22, 2023
Jan 22, 2023
46 min
Today we talk to Austin Noll about his book, "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers". We talk Deconstruction, Youth Ministry, and ... cry nights. Cry nights? Listen in as we talk about our shared experiences of ... all the things. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
AUSTIN NOLL: https://www.instagram.com/austin_noll/?hl=en
A JUMBLE OF CRUMPLED PAPERS: https://www.amazon.com/Jumble-Crumpled-Papers-Confidence-Questioning/dp/1734021063/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32EYZQ35OI0GI&keywords=austin+noll&qid=1673977681&sprefix=austin+nol%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Jan 15, 2023
Jan 15, 2023
51 min
Today we sit down with Jason Elam who (along with his wife, Brandi) put together an amazing book called "Parenting Deconstructed". We talk parenting, deconstruction, and how the 2 inform each other - go get it!
SHOW NOTES:
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
JASON ELAM: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/messyspirituality/
PARENTING DECONSTRUCTED: https://amzn.to/3FphPCb
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Jan 8, 2023
Jan 8, 2023
1hr 2 min
This week we sit down with the Resident Scholar of the What If Project - Dr. AJ Levine. She recently wrote a book about the Gospels of Jesus and she's here to tell us all about it. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject
BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
AJ LEVINE: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063444055133
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Jan 1, 2023
Jan 1, 2023
32 min
Hey friends, thanks for dropping by - HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to the first episode of SEASON SIX of the show and the first episode of 2023. I'm calling it "The State of the Podcast Address" as we look back on where the podcast came from, where it is, and where it's headed. Enjoy and thanks for listening!
SHOW NOTES:
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject
ONE TIME DONATION: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
Dec 25, 2022
Dec 25, 2022
59 min
This week we sit down with Dr. Nicole Lepera (aka The Holistic Psychologist) to chat about her brand new book, "How To Meet Yourself". We talk about how we become disconnected from our authentic selves, the power that habits play in our lives, overcoming the effects of religious fundamentalism ... and so much more.
I also have a CO-HOST doing the intro to the episode with me - my daughter, Jordan (5 years old), has been home sick for the last 4 days and is missing ALL of the fun school activities leading up to Christmas break and so she got to sit down at the mic with daddy for a few minutes to say hi to y'all.
Enjoy!
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SHOW NOTES:
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject
BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
DR. NICOLE LEPERA: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Dec 18, 2022
Dec 18, 2022
52 min
This is our Christmas Episode for 2022 and we're talking to Bruce Epperly about his amazing book, "From Cosmos To Cradle". We talk about the Incarnation, the historical accuracy/inaccuracy of the birth stories of Jesus, and what it all means for us in 2022 (soon to be 2023!). Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject
BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
BRUCE EPPERLY: https://www.facebook.com/bruce.epperly.5
FROM COSMOS TO CRADLE: https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Cradle-Meditations-Incarnation/dp/1625248482/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1MB4GGJH02MIT&keywords=bruce+epperly&qid=1670853719&sprefix=bruce+epperly%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-4
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Dec 11, 2022
Dec 11, 2022
56 min
In today's episode we talk to Lizz Petters who co-hosts The Deconstructing Mama's Podcast. We talk about deconstruction, finding your own voice, and the connection between faith and anxiety. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject
BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
LIZZ PETTERS: https://www.elizabethpetters.com/
THE DECONSTRUCTED MAMA'S PODCAST: https://www.facebook.com/deconstructingmamas/
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Dec 4, 2022
Dec 4, 2022
1hr 5 min
This week we sit down with Stefanie Caponi (founder of Moon Void Tarot) to talk about her book "Guided Tarot" and how to start a meaningful and personal tarot practice. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject
BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
STEFANIE CAPONI: https://moonvoidtarot.com/
GUIDED TAROT FOR TEENS: https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Tarot-Teens-Beginners-Intuition/dp/0593435958/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2V7ZNXOJX35CE&keywords=stefanie+caponi&qid=1669641906&sprefix=stefanie+caponi%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-3
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Nov 27, 2022
Nov 27, 2022
59 min
This week we talked to Eric Scot English about his new book "UNenlightenment" - this one is a GAME CHANGER, give it a listen and pick up the book today!
SHOW NOTES:
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject
BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
ERIC ENGLISH: https://www.ericsenglish.com/
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Nov 20, 2022
Nov 20, 2022
59 min
In today's episode we sit down with Dan Henderson to talk about his new book, "Confessions of a Recovering Evangelical". Dan brings a UNIQUE perspective to the big topics of deconstruction, reconstruction ... and all the things. ENJOY!
SHOW NOTES:
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject
BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
DAN HENDERSON: https://www.facebook.com/danleehen55
CONFESSIONS OF A RECOVERING EVANGELICAL: https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Recovering-Evangelical-Overcoming-Questioning/dp/1957007273/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LMV5YPZ2YED0&keywords=daniel+henderson+recovering&qid=1667231271&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjE1IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Nov 13, 2022
Nov 13, 2022
52 min
In this episode Darrell Epp talks to us about his book of poems, "Permanent Smoke". He reads some of his poems for us, tells us the story behind them, and talks to us about the art of telling a story. Go get it!
SHOW NOTES:
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject
BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
DARRELL EPP: https://sites.google.com/view/darrellepp/home
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Nov 6, 2022
Nov 6, 2022
55 min
Today's guest is Jonathan Foster who recently turned his doctoral dissertation into a book - a book about a theology of consent and the bringing together of mimetic theory and open and relational theology ... WHAT?! Yup, check it out!
SHOW NOTES:
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject
BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject
HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/
JONATHAN FOSTER: https://www.jonathanfosteronline.com/
THEOLOGY OF CONSENT: https://www.amazon.com/Theology-Consent-Mimetic-Relational-Universe-ebook/dp/B0BJ2T41DJ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&pldnSite=1
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400