Dr. Glenn Siepert

What If Project

Religion EN ↓ 375 episodes

At the What If Project we explore the question “what if there are ways of understanding God, faith, spirituality, Jesus, church, etc. that are different than the ways in which our traditions have handed us?”

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Dr. Glenn Siepert

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Episode 146: Eric Smith Tells Us Stuff We Didn't Know About The Apostle Paul 12.04.2021 49:23

Today professor Eric Smith takes us to school and talks to us about his book, "Paul the Progressive?" If you have a love hate relationship with the Apostle Paul (like I do - mostly hate!) this episode is a game changer! SHOW NOTES Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Heretic Shop Eric Smith Paul the Progressive? Special Music: Forrest Clay - APPLE MUSIC - SPOTIFY

Episode 145: Father James Martin Helps Us Pray 05.04.2021 35:19

In today's episode the resident Priest of the What If Project podcast drops by to talk to us about his latest book, "Learning to Pray". SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop James Martin Learning to Pray SPECIAL MUSIC: Before Jane ( APPLE / SPOTIFY )

Episode144: Diana Butler Bass Talks To Us About Freeing Jesus 02.04.2021 1:09:23

It's Good Friday and today we talk to my friend Diana Butler Bass about her latest book, "Freeing Jesus". If you have ever wondered what Jesus "saved" us from when he died - this episode is for you. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop Diana Butler Bass Freeing Jesus SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb - Apple Music - Spotify

Episode 143: Chris Kratzer And The Call To Burn Conservative Evangelicalism To The Ground 29.03.2021 58:27

Today we sit down with Chris Kratzer to talk about his book "Leatherbound Terrorism" and the abuse inflicted by conservative evangelicalism. SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Chris Kratzer Leatherbound Terrorism Grace Is Brave . Be Brave. (PODCAST) SPECIAL MUSIC: Semler - Apple Music - Spotify

Episode 142: Tish Harrison Warren Helps Us Pray In The Night 22.03.2021 58:03

In today's episode we sit down with Tish Harrison Warren to talk about her new book, "Prayer in the Night". If you have ever struggled to pray through a time or season of grief, this episode is for you. Much love, you're not alone! SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Tish Harrison Warren Prayer in the Night SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPL...

Episode 141: Brandon Dragan Talks To Us About The Wages Of Grace 15.03.2021 1:05:30

Brandon and I went to high school together and today he drops by the show to talk to us about his latest book, "The Wages of Grace". This is a good one (and so is the book - go buy it!). SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Brandon Dragan The Wages of Grace SPECIAL MUSIC: Semler - Apple Music - Spotify

Episode140: Marc Brettler And The Jewish Interpretation Of Scripture 08.03.2021 1:01:42

In today's episode Marc Brettler talks to us about the book he wrote with AJ Levine, "The Bible With And Without Jesus". Marc is an expert in the Old Testament and today he takes us to school and gives us a glimpse into reading the Bible through the eyes of Jewish people. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Marc Brettler The Bible With And Without J...

Episode 139: AJ Levine Talks To Us About The Bible 01.03.2021 58:29

In today's episode AJ Levine comes back to the show to talk to us about the new book she wrote with Marc Brettler (next week's guest!) called "The Bible With and Without Jesus". Enjoy! SHOW NOTES Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Amy-Jill Levine The Bible With And Without Jesus SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY

Episode 138: Kim O'Reilly Talks To Us About How To Dialogue With Christians Who Think LGBTQ People Are Going To Hell 22.02.2021 56:27

In this week's episode we talk to Dr. Kim O'Reilly about her book, "We Love You, But You're Going To Hell". If you are affirming of LGBTQ people, but have fiends or family who aren't ... this episode will give you some helpful tools for your tool belt. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Kim O'Reilly We Love You, But You're Going To Hell Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop SPECIAL MUS...

Episode 137: Sebene Selassie Says You Belong 15.02.2021 50:35

In this week's episode with sit down with meditation teacher, Sebene Selassie. Sebene wrote a book called "You Belong" and you should go buy it NOW. If you've ever felt like you don't fit in or don't belong, this episode is for YOU. SHOW NOTES: Sebene Selassie You Belong Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC SPOT...

Episode 136: Peter Rollins Invites Us Into Atheism For Lent 08.02.2021 1:01:27

The GOAT, Peter Rollins joins us on the show today to talk to us about his upcoming virtual course, "Atheism For Lent". Want in? Listen to this BEFORE February 12, 2021 and click HERE for a chance to win a ticket - we're giving away THREE FOR FREE! SHOW NOTES Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Peter Rollins Atheism For Lent SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb - Apple Music - S...

Episode 135: Diana Gruver Talks To Us About Saints Who Battled Depression And Doubt 01.02.2021 50:15

In today's episode I talk to Diana Gruver about her new book, "Companions in the Darkness" where she tells us the stories of 7 different saints who struggled with depression and anxiety. I hope it encourages you! SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Atheism For Lent Giveaway Diana Gruver Companions in the Darkness SPECIAL MUSIC: Forrest Clay - Apple Music -...

Episode 134: Bob Doto Sits With Spirits 25.01.2021 54:11

Today we talk to my friend Bob Doto who wrote a book called "Sitting With Spirits" where he explores how the margins of the church have thought about the Spirit world throughout history. Buckle up and enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Bob Doto Sitting With Spirits SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY

Episode133: Kelley Weber Talks To Me About Spiritual Direction And The Absence Of Resistance 18.01.2021 57:35

I met Kelley at the Wild Goose Festival and she's jumping on the show today to talk to us about spiritual direction, contemplative prayer, and living a life that is free of resistance. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop Kelley Weber SPECIAL MUSIC - DJ KDOT - Apple Music - Spotify - Instagram

Episode 132: Brian McLaren Talks To Us About Faith After Doubt 11.01.2021 56:24

My friend Brian McLaren released a new book called " Faith After Doubt " and he dropped by to talk about it. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project STORE What If Project Newsletter Brian McLaren SPECIAL MUSIC: Before Jane ( APPLE / SPOTIFY )

Episode 131: I Have No Intention Of Coming In From The Wilderness 04.01.2021 37:30

It's the first episode of 2021 and season 4. It's me and the mic talking through a big revelation I had over the last year. I won't reveal too much about this season, but I will tell you one thing - we're coming for your comfort zones. I hope this encourages you! SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC...

Episode 130: Alexander John Shaia Says Christmas Isn't Over Yet (Good News For All People, Part 4) 28.12.2020 1:01:35

It's part 4 of our Christmas series and the last episode of 2020 and season 3 of the podcast. We're closing it out with one of my very best friends - Alexander John Shaia. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop Alexander John Shaia Radical Transformation SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY

Episode 129: The Naked Pastor Says That All Means All (Good News For All People, Part 3) 21.12.2020 59:20

Our friend David Hayward is back to talk to us about how when the angel pronounced "Good News for all people" ALL means ALL. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop The Naked Pastor SPECIAL MUSIC: Forrest Clay - Apple Music - Spotify

Episode 128: John Dominic Crossan And The Parable Of Christ's Birth (Good News For All People, Part 2) 14.12.2020 1:00:21

It's part 2 of our Christmas series with John Dominic Crossan who talks to us about the book he wrote with Marcus Borg called "The First Christmas". Enjoy! SHOW NOTES Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop The First Christmas John Dominic Crossan SPECIAL MUSIC: Yung Citizen - Apple Music - Spotify

Episode 127: Bruxy Cavey Talks To Us About The Good News (Good News For All People, Part 1) 07.12.2020 55:51

It's week 1 of our Christmas series and this week we sit down with my friend Bruxy Cavey to talk about the Good News, the Bible, and the message of Christmas. Enjoy and MERRY CHRISTMAS! Show Notes: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project After Party Newsletter What If Project STORE Bruxy Cavey The Meeting House SPECIAL MUSIC - Will Retherford - APPLE MUSIC - SPOTIFY

Episode 126: Mae Cannon Moves Us Beyond Hashtag Activism 30.11.2020 51:45

In this week's episode we talk about Mae Canon's book, "Beyond Hashtag Activism". Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project STORE Mae Cannon Beyond Hashtag Activism SPECIAL MUSIC: Before Jane ( APPLE / SPOTIFY )

Episode 125: Jon Steingard And The Freedom To Ask Questions 23.11.2020 59:43

This week we sit down with Jon Steingard, the former lead singer of Hawk Nelson, to talk about his journey to deconstruction. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop Jon Steingard SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb - Apple Music - Spotify

Episode 124: Antipas Harris Says That A Gospel That Is Not Social Is No Gospel At All 16.11.2020 43:56

Today we sit down with Dr. Antipas Harris to talk about his book, "Is Christianity the White Man's Religion?" Buckle up, this is a good one. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop What If Project AfterParty (NEWSLETTER!) Antipas Harris I s Christianity The White Man's Religion? SPECIAL MUSIC - DJ KDOT - Apple Music - Spotify - Instagram

Episode 123: Chuck DeGroat Talks To Us About Narcissistic Abuse In The Church 09.11.2020 51:00

In today's episode we sit down with Chuck DeGroat to talk about his book, "When Narcissism Comes To Church". If you've ever been victimized by a narcissistic leader or authority figure or know someone who has, this episode will provide some clarity and hope. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: What If Project What If Project AfterParty (NEWSLETTER!) Patreon What If Project SWAG What If Project Community Chuck D...

Episode 122: Julie Ferwerda Is Raising Hell (To Hell With Hell, Part 8) 02.11.2020 1:04:59

Today we sit down with my friend Julie Ferwerda who wrote a wonderful book called "Raising Hell" that you need to go pick up. Like, now. It's so good! Enjoy this convo as we wrap up our "To Hell With Hell" series, I hope it's blessed you. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop What If Project AfterParty (NEWSLETTER!) Julie Ferwerda Raising Hell SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb -...