What If Project

This week Carl McColman is back on the show to talk to us about his journey with the Bible and what it means to read the Bible and engage with it's many stories like a Mystic. If your relationship with the Bible is tangled and complicated, this will help! SHOW NOTES: CARL MCCOLMAN: https://www.anamchara.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKcOq1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5OUJ0dDBvdk5vMU5TY0VUAR6L-1_SeZMviPugSo0_H_org...

This week we're talking to Brendan Barca who co-wrote a book with his wife called, "The Daily Buddhist" where over the course of 366 days they take us into the heart of Buddhism and how it can help us live a more happy, free, mindful life. Looking for a book to help you jumpstart your days with some fresh perspective? Go get it! SHOW NOTES: BRENDAN BARCA: https://brendanbarca.com THE DAILY BUDDHIS...

Hello friends, this is our SECOND check in - a time of flipping on the mic and catching up with you, sharing a bit of what's going on in my life. And I'd love to hear what's going on in yours, email me at whatifproject.net@gmail.com - I will answer! Here are some links, peace! ... MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV...

This week we're talking to Thomas Oord and Chad Bahl about Amipotence (ami ... who?!) and the power of love in a divided world. This one is a game-changer - enjoy! SHOW NOTES: THOMAS OORD: https://thomasjayoord.com CHAD BAHL: https://www.facebook.com/chad.bahl AMIPOTENCE: https://www.amazon.com/Amipotence-Support-Criticism-Expansion-Application/dp/1958670839/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2YP736L9M14Y3&dib=e...

This week we are talking to Annie B. Jones about her amazing book, "Ordinary Time". We talk about staying put in a world that is always on the move - staying in friendship, staying true to ourselves, staying true to our faith, and so much more. If you're looking for some fresh perspective for your journey - Annie has you covered. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: ANNIE B. JONES: https://anniebjoneswrites.com/pod...

This week we are talking to John A. Powell about his book, "The Power of Bridging". We talk about unity and what it looks like to create a world (in these very divisive times!) where everyone belongs. This one will challenge you and (hopefully!) inspire you. Enjoy, and much love! SHOW NOTES: JOHN A. POWELL: https://www.johnapowell.org THE POWER OF BRIDGING: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Bridging-Bu...

This week we're talking to Amie McNee about her new book, "We Need Your Art". Everyone makes art, everyone is creative - and whatever creative juices you have bubbling up in you? The world needs it. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: AMIE MCNEE: https://www.amiemcnee.com WE NEED YOUR ART: https://www.amazon.com/We-Need-Your-Art-Something/dp/0593833007/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CFIWK5XC5GH8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4HDus56qbIU...

This week we are talking to Dr. Bruce Epperly about his journey with Jesus and his experience as a Pastor who is also Reiki Master. This is a good one - ENJOY! SHOW NOTES: BRUCE EPPERLY: https://www.drbruceepperly.com BRUCE'S BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bruce-G.-Epperly/author/B08CZZ94L9?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1743529234&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnable...

Friends, starting next week I'm tweaking something on the podcast that will lead to an experiment with these bi-monthly check ins. In this check in I talk about these check ins, Jordan's upcoming Summer break, art, Patreon, and an idea I'm kicking around for 2026. 2026? What? Yes, I think far in advance. HA! Check it out, tell me what you think. Much love. This week we are talking to John A. Powel...

This week we talk to Felicia Murrell about her book, "AND: The Restorative Power of Love in an Either/Or World" and let me tell you - this is the most important conversation I've EVER had on the podcast. 333 episodes in and this one stands above the others in terms of thougths that helped shape me, mold me, comfort me, challenge me, and make me feel less alone and less crazy. Felicia is doing amaz...

This week we're talking to Blair Coyle. Blair is a singer and songwriter who creates beautiful music that is birthed out of his faith deconstruction / evolution. Today he talks to us about his music, his journey, and how his understanding of God and faith have evolved. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: BLAIR COYLE: https://www.blaircoylemusic.com APOSTASY ANTHEMS: https://music.apple.com/us/album/apostasy-anthem...

Is it possible to continue to find value in the Bible when you no longer see the Bible as the inerrant, perfect, almighty Word of God? Is it possible for the Bible to continue to speak into our lives post-Evangelicalism? Is it possible for the Bible to be MORE than you ever imagined it could be? This week we talk to Liz Charlotte Grant about her amazing book, "Knock at the Sky". Enjoy! SHOW NOTES:...

This week we're talking to Larry Jordan about his book, "THE WAY" and wondering how the world might change if we allowed our beliefs to rest in our open palms instead of our closed fists ... if we asked more questions of those who see things differently instead of making more declarations about how we're right and they're wrong. This one will stretch you - enjoy! SHOW NOTES: LARRY JORDAN: https://...

This week Neil Douglas-Klotz is back on the show to talk about his new book, "The Aramaic Jesus Book of Days". We talk about the person and teachings of Jesus and how when looked at through Jesus' native Aramaic tongue - it's IMPOSSIBLE to put it all into a nice, neat, systematic box. This is a good one - enjoy and go grab the book! SHOW NOTES: NEIL DOUGLAS-KLOTZ: https://abwoon.org THE ARAMAIC JE...

This week we welcome Justin Scoggins who talks to us about his book, "Inking Christ" - we talk tattoos, art, creativity, and choosing to live creatively different during these divisive moments in our world. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: JUSTIN SCOGGINS: https://www.eidochristos.com INKING CHRIST: https://www.amazon.com/Inking-Christ-Theological-Approach-Tattoos/dp/1964252105/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MNEWWQVU72IS&...

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: JAMES DANAHER: https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-P.-Danaher/author/B001JS5LRY?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1738764267&sr=8-1&am...

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 MAKE ART OF DIE TRYING: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Art-Die-Trying-Changes-ebook/dp/B0CL5CGTQM/ref=sr_1_2?crid=35ZY2PG2KBLHT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.i8CFPBwtFYxFj4alfkyoBpjXVwPkpNR7yUm1Mg_QOlBJi9TDJBKf...

SHOW NOTES: 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 SUBSTACK: https://whatifproject.substack.com/ ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support  

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 CERTAINTY KILLS: https://www.amazon.com/Certainty-Kills-Approaching-God-Honoring-Neighbor-loving-ebook/dp/B0CZKPK7VH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AWESDHJPKUNN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ud...

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=...

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: ht...

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/ THROUGH THE VEIL: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Veil-Glimpse-into-Afterlife/dp/1964252032/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se...

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 MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&am...

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:...

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/ ALIEN PHONICS PRIMER: https://www.amazon.com/Alien-Phonics-Primer-Darrell-Epp/dp/1964252083/ref=sr_1_1?crid=F8U1...