What if there are ways of thinking about God and faith that are different than what our traditions have handed us?
Episodes
Oct 30, 2022
Oct 30, 2022
48 min
Happy Halloween, friends. Today we are talking to Brittany Muller about tarot cards and her amazing book, "The Contemplative Tarot" where she shows how tarot cards intersect with the Bible. This is a good one, 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/
BRITTANY MULLER: https://www.brittanymuller.com/
THE CONTEMPLATIVE TAROT: https://www.brittanymuller.com/the-book-1
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Oct 23, 2022
Oct 23, 2022
1hr 44 sec
This week we are talking to Gabriel Gordon about his book "God Speaks" where he helps us rethink terms like "inspiration" and "inerrancy" and reimagine what the Bible is. 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/
GABRIEL GORDON: https://misfitstheology.com/author/gabriel/
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Oct 16, 2022
Oct 16, 2022
52 min
Today we sit down with fellow podcaster Brandi Stanley to talk about her spiritual journey and work at "This Plus That". This is a good one (they all are!), 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/
BRANDI STANLEY: https://thisplusthat.com/
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Oct 9, 2022
Oct 9, 2022
57 min
Today we talk to one of my favorite people, Carolyn Custis James, about her book "Malestrom" where she talks about how Jesus dismantles patriarchy and redefines what it means to be a man. 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/
CAROLYN CUSTIS JAMES: https://carolyncustisjames.com
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Oct 2, 2022
Oct 2, 2022
52 min
Today we are sitting down with Bruce Epperly to talk about his incredible book, "The Elephant Is Running", which explores the important topic of religious pluralism and how you can be the follower of one religion (ex. Christianity) while allowing other religions to inform your faith. This is a good one, 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
THE ELEPHANT IS RUNNING: https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Running-Relational-Theologies-Religious/dp/1948609630/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3SQV8H2UCF2AF&keywords=bruce+epperly&qid=1663782151&sprefix=bruce+epperly%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-5
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Sep 25, 2022
Sep 25, 2022
47 min
This week we sit down with Karl Forehand to talk about his new book, "Out Into The Desert" where he and his wife Laura talk about thriving outside the box of organized religion and the need to reimagine church. 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/
KARL FOREHAND: https://karlforehand.com
OUT INTO THE DESERT: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=karl+forehand&crid=W6GKPUOHNMIG&sprefix=karl+forehand%2Caps%2C96&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Sep 18, 2022
Sep 18, 2022
44 min
Today we sit down with Bart Ehrman to talk about his latest book, "Journeys to Heaven and Hell". We talk about The Apocalypse of Peter, Jesus' understanding of hell, and the idea of Jesus going to hell after his crucifixion and before his resurrection to do ... something. It's all here, 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/
BART EHRMAN: https://ehrmanblog.org
JOURNEYS TO HEAVEN AND HELL: https://www.amazon.com/Journeys-Heaven-Hell-Afterlife-Christian/dp/0300257007/ref=sr_1_2?crid=VRCYIL8ATB1C&keywords=bart+ehrman&qid=1662739829&sprefix=bart+ehrman%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-2
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Sep 11, 2022
Sep 11, 2022
48 min
This week I sit down with my friend Sebene Selassie who is a meditation teacher and the author of "You Belong" to talk to me about some things I'm wrestling with in my everyday life while on my journey to become (what I call) a more complete and full human being. Listen in on our convo, I think you'll find it helpful!
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/
SEBENE SELASSIE: https://www.sebeneselassie.com
YOU BELONG: https://www.sebeneselassie.com/youbelong
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Sep 4, 2022
Sep 4, 2022
47 min
In this week's episode the Naked Pastor talks to us about all things social media, comment sections, and building sustainable virtual community. Check it out and I hope you find some takeaways to apply to your own social media platforms!
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/
NAKED PASTOR: https://nakedpastor.com
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Aug 28, 2022
Aug 28, 2022
1hr 7 min
It's the 4 year anniversary of the podcast! AND we have an amazing conversation with Ellen Compton about how some of the best things of life happen in the dark. 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/
GOOD THINGS HAPPEN IN THE DARK: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Things-Happen-Dark-Authenticity/dp/1938480929/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NP1BG975WLYF&keywords=ellen+compton&qid=1661734958&sprefix=ellen+compto%2Caps%2C351&sr=8-1
ELLEN COMPTON: https://www.ellencompton.com
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Aug 21, 2022
Aug 21, 2022
1hr 12 min
This week we sit down with Zach Bolen who is the front man for the band "Citizens" and used to be on staff at Mars Hill with Mark Driscoll. Listen in as Zach tells us about his experience at Mars Hill and what deconstruction has looked like for him.
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/
ZACH BOLEN: https://www.instagram.com/zachbolen/
CITIZENS: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/citizens/598475199
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Aug 14, 2022
Aug 14, 2022
59 min
This week we sit down with Desimber Rose to talk about her book, "The Church Can Go To Hell" where she talks about overcoming the brokenness, bitterness, and trauma that stems from church hurt. Buckle up!
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/
DESIMBER ROSE: https://www.facebook.com/desimber.rose
THE CHURCH CAN GO TO HELL: https://www.amazon.com/Church-Can-Hell-Overcoming-Brokenness/dp/1957007168/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+church+can+go+to+hell&qid=1659972585&sprefix=the+church+can%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1
YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Aug 7, 2022
Aug 7, 2022
58 min
In this episode we sit down with Niq Ruud to talk about his book "Only Love" where he reimagines who God is and what God is like. 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/
NIQ RUUD: https://www.niqruud.com
ONLY LOVE: https://www.niqruud.com/book
YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Jul 31, 2022
Jul 31, 2022
44 min
This week we sit down with Mark Mattison who is an independent scholar working to make extra-canonical texts (like The Gospel of Thomas, The Gospel of Judas, etc, etc, etc) available and accessible to everyday people like you and me. He's doing incredible work and I encourage you to devour it all - 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/
MARK MATTISON: https://www.luminescence-llc.net
MARK'S BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/Mark-M.-Mattison/e/B00L0RJHBK%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Jul 24, 2022
Jul 24, 2022
1hr 10 min
This week we sit down with Hal Taussig to talk about how he added 10 texts to the 27 texts of the traditional New Testament. Wait? What?! Yup. Check it out and head over to Amazon to pick up your copy - you will NOT be sorry.
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/
HAL TAUSSIG: https://earlychristiantexts.com/author/haltaussig/
YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Jul 17, 2022
Jul 17, 2022
52 min
Friends, today we talk to Felicia Wu Song about her book "Restless Devices" where she talks about how to be fully human and follow Christ in a digital world. We talk social media, technology, the dangers, the benefits ... all the things. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1
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/
FELICIA WU SONG: https://feliciawusong.com
FELICIA'S BOOKS: https://feliciawusong.com/publications/
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Jul 10, 2022
Jul 10, 2022
1hr 2 min
This week we talk to Keith Giles about his new book "Sola Mysterium" and the beauty of uncertainty ... enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1
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/
KEITH GILES: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/keithgiles/
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Jul 3, 2022
Jul 3, 2022
53 min
Today we're talking to Neale Donald Walsch about his book "The God Solution". We touch on the unity of all things, Jesus, and how to remain hopeful in a time where so much feels hopeless. 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/
NEALE DONALD WALSCH: http://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com
THE GOD SOLUTION: https://www.amazon.com/God-Solution-Power-Pure-Love/dp/1735722707/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Jun 26, 2022
Jun 26, 2022
49 min
Hey friends, our resident theologian (Thomas Oord!) is back on the show today to talk about his latest book, "Pluriform Love". 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/
THOMAS OORD: http://thomasjayoord.com
ALL THE BOOKS: http://thomasjayoord.com/index.php/publications
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Jun 19, 2022
Jun 19, 2022
1hr 2 sec
In this week's episode we sit down with Dr. David Brakke to talk about his new book about The Gospel of Judas. We are wading deep into the waters of heresy this week, friends - grab your scuba gear and jump in!
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/
DAVID BRAKKE: https://history.osu.edu/people/brakke.2
THE GOSPEL OF JUDAS (ANCHOR YALE BIBLE): https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Judas-Translation-Introduction-Commentaries/dp/0300173261/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3GRO5561LBSI1&keywords=david+brakke&qid=1655313286&sprefix=david+brakk%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-5
THE GNOSTIC SCRIPTURES: https://www.amazon.com/Gnostic-Scriptures-Anchor-Reference-Library/dp/0300208545/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3GRO5561LBSI1&keywords=david+brakke&qid=1655313286&sprefix=david+brakk%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-4
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400