What if there are ways of thinking about God and faith that are different than what our traditions have handed us?
Episodes
Jun 12, 2022
Jun 12, 2022
52 min
This week we're sitting down with Matthew Distefano to talk about his book, "Don't Be A Dick" where he gives us some practical advice about how to be a better human. 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/
MATTHEW DISTEFANO: http://www.allsetfree.com
DON'T BE A DICK: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1957007060
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Jun 11, 2022
Jun 11, 2022
9 min
Friends, how about a short bonus episode loaded with awesomeness? Today I sat down with my daughter because she wanted to tell YOU the story of Jesus. Who is Jesus? Why did he die? Here's some excellent theology for you.
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/
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Jun 5, 2022
Jun 5, 2022
50 min
This week we talked to the GOAT, Brian McLaren about his new book "Do I Stay Christian?" Regardless of where you are in your journey, this book is for you. 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/
BRIAN MCLAREN: https://brianmclaren.net
DO I STAY CHRISTIAN?: https://www.amazon.com/Do-Stay-Christian-Disappointed-Disillusioned/dp/1250262798/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1654110174&sr=8-1
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
May 29, 2022
May 29, 2022
1hr 2 min
Friends, this week we talk to Dr. Siri Zemel who tells us her story of speaking with guides from the other side. Who are these guides? What do they say? Are they demons? Can I speak to them too? What?! This one is SO good, 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/
DR. SIRI ZEMEL: https://sirizemel.com
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
May 22, 2022
May 22, 2022
1hr 16 min
Friends, this week we're talking to Kevin Sweeney about his new book, "The Making of a Mystic". We talk mysticism, the interconnectedness of all things, inner child work, and a bit about mushrooms. It's all here, 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/
KEVIN SWEENEY: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.sweeney1
(SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022
47 min
In this week's episode we sit down with Brandon Andress to talk about his novel, "What Can't Be Hidden" - a novel about mysticism, oneness, non-duality, and the interconnectedness of all people and things (my description, not his!). You gotta read this book, you won't be sorry. 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/
BRANDON ANDRESS: https://brandonandress.com
YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
May 8, 2022
May 8, 2022
1hr 7 min
Today we sit down with our friend Dom to talk about his latest book "Render Unto Caesar" and what the Bible has to say about how Christians ought to relate to culture. 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/
RENDER UNTO CAESAR: https://www.amazon.com/Render-Unto-Caesar-Struggle-Testament/dp/0062964933/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=john+dominic+crossan&qid=1651515246&sprefix=john+Dominic+c%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-2
JOHN DOMINIC CROSSAN: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJohnDominicCrossan/
YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
May 1, 2022
May 1, 2022
46 min
In this week's episode we talk to Pastor Josh Scott who is the Lead Pastor of GracePointe Church in Nashville, TN. We talk about church, empire, the Bible, 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/
JOSH SCOTT: https://joshscott.tv
GRACEPOINTE CHURCH: https://www.gracepointe.net
YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Apr 24, 2022
Apr 24, 2022
1hr 43 sec
In this episode we talk to THREE amazing scholars - Erin Vearncome, Brandon Scott, and Hal Taussig about their new book "After Jesus Before Christianity". Friends, this book is a GAME CHANGER. So much I didn't know! Links are below, 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/
ERIN VEARNCOMBE: https://www.westarinstitute.org/membership/westar-fellows/fellows-directory/erin-vearncombe/
BRANDON SCOTT: https://www.westarinstitute.org/membership/westar-fellows/fellows-directory/bernard-brandon-scott/
HAL TAUSSIG: https://earlychristiantexts.com/author/haltaussig/
YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Apr 17, 2022
Apr 17, 2022
1hr 4 min
Friends! It's episode 200, come and get it while it's HOT. Alexander John Shaia joins us to talk about Alexander-ish things - Holy Week, Easter, and Resurrection like you've never heard them before.
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/
ALEXANDER JOHN SHAIA: https://www.quadratos.com
YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
Apr 10, 2022
Apr 10, 2022
44 min
Today we're sitting down with Lisa Sharon Harper to talk about her book "Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World and How to Repair 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/
LISA SHARON HARPER - https://lisasharonharper.com
FORTUNE - https://lisasharonharper.com/fortune/
JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity
SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN)
- APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
- WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com
Apr 3, 2022
Apr 3, 2022
58 min
Matthew Fox is back on the show to talk about his brand new book, "Essential Writings on Creation Spirituality". Every time I sit down with Matthew I come away with my mind blown, and this convo is no exception!
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/
MATTHEW FOX - https://www.matthewfox.org
JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity
SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN)
- APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
- WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com
Mar 27, 2022
Mar 27, 2022
44 min
Hello friends, today we talk to Pastor Rodney Reeves about his book "Spirituality According to John". We talk about the Gospel of John, Mysticism, following the Way of Christ, and Deconstruction ... and he pastors a baptist church - 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/
RODNEY REEVES - http://fbcjonesboro.org/about/staff
JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity
MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN):
- APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
- WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com
Mar 20, 2022
Mar 20, 2022
51 min
In this week's episode Dr. Richard Beck talks to us about his book "Reviving Old Scratch" and what to do with the topic of Satan and Demons when you're deconstructing your faith and rethinking ... everything. 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/
RICHARD BECK - http://experimentaltheology.blogspot.com
REVIVING OLD SCRATCH - https://www.amazon.com/Reviving-Old-Scratch-Doubters-Disenchanted/dp/150640135X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=reviving+old+scratch&qid=1647283496&sprefix=reviivng+old+s%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1
JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity
MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN):
- APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
- WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com
Mar 13, 2022
Mar 13, 2022
42 min
Today we talk to Brian Allain who helped edit a book of 33 essays revolving around the idea of healing the divides in our world. What better time in our lives than to have a book like this? Go get it! And enjoy the show.
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/
BRIAN ALLAIN: https://writingforyourlife.com/brian-allain/
HOW TO HEAL OUR DIVIDES: https://howtohealourdivides.com/book/
JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity
MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN):
- APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
- WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com
Mar 6, 2022
Mar 6, 2022
55 min
Friends, this week we sit down with Scott Erickson (aka Scott The Painter) to talk about the death of dreams and his new book, "Say Yes". 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/
SCOTT ERICKSON - https://www.scottericksonart.com
JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity
MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN):
- APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
- WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com
Feb 27, 2022
Feb 27, 2022
58 min
In this week's episode we sit down with Oren Jay Sofer who is a meditation teacher and author of Say What You Mean. We have an amazing talk about how to communicate with people you disagree with in ways that foster an environment of peace and mutual respect. 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/
OREN JAY SOFER - https://www.orenjaysofer.com
SAY WHAT YOU MEAN - https://www.orenjaysofer.com/book/
JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity
SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN)
- APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
- WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com
Feb 20, 2022
Feb 20, 2022
55 min
In this week's episode we sit down with Matthew Fox to talk about one of his latest books, "Julian of Norwich: Wisdom in a Time of Pandemic and Beyond". We talk about the Bubonic Plague, COVID-19, the Cosmic Christ, and so much more. 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/
MATTHEW FOX - https://www.matthewfox.org
JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity
SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN)
- APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
- WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com
Feb 13, 2022
Feb 13, 2022
55 min
In this week's episode we sit down with John Philip Newell to talk about his amazing book "Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul" where he gives us a peek into the lives of some of the greatest Celtic thinkers the world has ever known. If your soul is longing for a different perspective on God and faith and all of the things ... look no further. Enjoy!
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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/
JOHN PHILIP NEWELL - https://www.earthandsoul.org/john-philip-newell
JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity
SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN)
- APPLE - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400
- WEBSITE / MERCH - https://www.yungcitizen.com
Feb 6, 2022
Feb 6, 2022
36 min
In this week's episode we sit down with my friend Amber Cantorna to talk about a virtual gathering she hosts called the Unashamed Love Collective. It's a place for LGBTQ people and their allies to gather and connect about all sorts of things. Check it out and sign up at the link below!
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/
AMBER - https://www.ambercantorna.com
UNASHAMED LOVE COLLECTIVE - https://www.ambercantorna.com/book-club
JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity
SPECIAL MUSIC (YUNG CITIZEN) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400