What If Project

New episode up with Natalie Perkins talking to us about finding wisdom for everyday life from books like the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, The Acts of Paul and Thecla ... and more - ENJOY! ❤️🙏🏻 SHOW NOTES: NATALIE PERKINS: https://www.middlechurch.org/natalie/ IN TREMBLING BOLDNESS: https://www.amazon.com/Trembling-Boldness-Wisdom-Ancient-People/dp/150648574X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23HRA8C7GDR9...

New episode up with David Giles talking to us about his book, "There Once Were Orange Groves". We talk about grief, endings, and processing the losses we endure in life. Enjoy! ✌🏻❤️ SHOW NOTES: DAVID GILES: https://www.instagram.com/davidgileswrites/ THERE ONCE WERE ORANGE GROVES: https://www.amazon.com/There-Once-Were-Orange-Groves/dp/B0CHL7K2WW/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=1by66&content-id=a...

New episode up for Holy Week with Maria Francesca French talking to us about Jesus, the cross, and living the post-Christian life while navigating through Lent, Good Friday, and all the things. If you're wondering how to make sense of Jesus and the cross after Evangelicalism - this one will be helpful, ENJOY! ❤️🙏🏻 SHOW NOTES: MARIA FRANCESCA FRENCH: https://www.mariafrancescafrench.com RECONFIGU...

This week we talk to Perdita Finn about her amazing book, "Take Back the Magic". Perdita talks to us about reincarnation and explores the mystery of what happens when we die and how to begin a practice of communicating with our ancestors. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PERDITA FINN: https://takebackthemagic.com TAKE BACK THE MAGIC: https://www.amazon.com/Take-Back-Magic-Conversations-Unseen/dp/0762482508/ref=...

This week we talk to Jonathan Foster about his book, "Indigo". He shares with us about the sudden death of his daughter, navigating grief, and evolving in his faith and understanding of God. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: JONATHAN FOSTER: https://www.jonathanfosteronline.com INDIGO: https://geni.us/indigo MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?...

This week we are talking to Elaine Pagels about her book "Why Religion?" We talk about grief, loss, and experiences that surpass our understanding. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: ELAINE PAGELS: https://www.elaine-pagels.com WHY RELIGION?: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Religion-Personal-Elaine-Pagels/dp/0062368540/ref=sr_1_5?crid=I4PB2QTUZP88&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yfo2bGO0S3IqJmtSysGHtBEhBxBLk2PSrCRToILleiuW0_qUKl...

This week we are chatting with Rob Bell about his book, "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?". Rob's dad passed away in June 2023 shortly after my dad passed in March 2023 and so we talk about our dad's, grief, and the spiritual journey. This is a good one - ENJOY! SHOW NOTES: ROB BELL: https://robbell.com WHERE'D YOU PARK YOUR SPACESHIP?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBNN1SL5 MY BOOK: https://www.ama...

This week we talk to Dr. Kyle Smith about his book, "Cult of the Dead: A Brief History of Christianity". We talk about the history of Christianity through the lens of its martyrs and care of saints who have died by the sword, fire, etc. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: KYLE SMITH: https://www.kylesmithto.com CULT OF THE DEAD: https://www.amazon.com/Cult-Dead-Brief-History-Christianity/dp/0520345169/ref=sr_1_2?c...

This week we are talking to Michael Gungor about his spiritual journey, the interconnectedness of all things, and the reclaiming of our Christian faith. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: WATCH OUR CONVO ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/M5L8-n9NhVk   MICHAEL GUNGOR: http://www.gungormusic.com THE LITURGISTS: https://theliturgists.com/ MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/...

This week we sit down with my friend Oren Jay Sofer to talk about his new book, "Your Heart Was Made For This". How do you approach the happenings of our world AND the happenings of our individual lives with courage? How do we come out the other side of the burdens and worries and heavy things of life with the capacity to continue to love? How do we keep our integrity amidst the events that challe...

This week we sit down with Elliot Adam who is a longtime tarot reader and author of "Fearless Tarot" and "Tarot in Love". In this episode he talks to us about growing up fundamentalist Evangelical, coming out as gay, finding tarot, and so much more. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: ELLIOT ADAM: https://www.elliotoracle.com FEARLESS TAROT: https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Tarot-Positive-Reading-Situation/dp/07387...

This week Dr. James Danaher joins us for the show to talk to us about his new book, "The Disciples' Gospel". We talk about the difference between a BELIEVER'S Gospel and a DISCIPLE'S Gospel and the invitation of Jesus Christ to follow him and wake up to remember who we really are. This one is a game changer! SHOW NOTES: JAMES DANAHER: https://www.facebook.com/JIM1011 https://www.colbertpres.org/ T...

This week we sit down with Eric Peterson who is the son of the late Eugene Peterson to talk about Eugene's legacy, his creation of The Message Bible, deconstruction, the call of God ... and so much more. If you're in need of some encouragement, look no further! SHOW NOTES: ERIC PETERSON: https://www.colbertpres.org/ THE MESSAGE BIBLE: https://www.amazon.com/Message-Devotional-Bible-featuring-refle...

Today Michael Camp joins us to talk about faith deconstruction, embracing a non-violent theology, and his book, "Breaking Bad Faith". Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MICHAEL CAMP: https://www.spiritualbrewpub.com BREAKING BAD FAITH: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Bad-Faith-Exposing-Violence-ebook/dp/B0C9L21ZXD?_encoding=UTF8&fbclid=IwAR1HNPPFHhh-rE5JAdy6uELGj721CApWJzG0WuIghINhK7WtiyJGUq_LXQA&language...

Today we're talking to Martha (Matte) Elias Downey about her book, "Go Wide" where she explores evolving from a place of narrow theology/thinking to one that is wide and open. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MATTE DOWNEY: https://mattedowney.wordpress.com GO WIDE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1957007656?&linkCode=sl1&tag=quoir02-20&linkId=d626be8c892bdd887cf3bf29222d2784&language=en_US&ref_=as...

Today we're talking to Keith Giles about his own spiritual evolution and what might happen in our world if we could grab that we're all connected to each other AND all connected to the Divine. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: KEITH GILES: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/keithgiles/ SOLA DEUS: https://www.amazon.com/Sola-Deus-What-God-All/dp/1957007672/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GPHLV7W59YZ6&keywords=sola+deus&qid=1...

This week we talk to mother and son co-creators of "The Sacred Web Tarot", a unique deck of tarot cards that helps you listen to your inner voice and eliminate the idea that you are separate from anyone or anything. This one will blow your mind - go get it! SHOW NOTES: THE SACRED WEB TAROT: https://sacredwebtarot.com GET THE DECK: https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Web-Tarot-Jannie-Brown/dp/0063205556/...

Today we're talking to Tina Hardt about her oracle deck, "The Beloved Dead". In this episode Tina talks to us about the mystery surrounding what happens when we die, connecting with the spirits of our ancestors, and disarms the fear around this topic that many of us were handed growing up in the church. This was one of my favorite episodes of 2023 and "The Beloved Dead" deck is a MUST HAVE. Enjoy!...

Today we are talking to Suneel Gupta about his amazing book, "Everyday Dharma" where he shares 8 essential practices to aid us in discovering joy, success, and meaning in everything we do. As you enter 2024 are you struggling to find your essence? Your purpose? The thing you're wired to do? Do you feel stuck? At a crossroads? Filled with uncertainty about your meaning? Tune in as we learn from Sun...

Today we're sitting down with Karen Shock to talk about her book, "Too Much and Not Enough". We talk faith evolution, deconstruction, and how voicing our deepest questions can actually be the most freeing, holy, and magical thing we could ever do. If you're in a place where your faith is growing and shifting and moving ... this one is for you! SHOW NOTES: KAREN SHOCK: https://www.karenruthshock.co...

Today we're talking to Neil Douglas-Klotz about his book, "Revelations of the Aramaic Jesus: Hidden Teachings on Life and Death". Yes, ancient translations of the Bible were written in Hebrew and Greek, BUT Jesus's native tongue was ARAMAIC - what does that mean? Why is it important? Listen in and ENJOY. SHOW NOTES: NEIL DOUGLAS-KLOTZ: https://abwoon.org REVELATIONS OF THE ARAMAIC JESUS: https://a...

Welcome to a NEW YEAR and SEASON SEVEN of the show - can you believe it? To celebrate we're kicking off a series where for the next EIGHT DAYS we will release a new episode EVERY DAY. The series is called "New Ideas For the New Year" and we're starting with Stefanie Caponi who is talking to us about all things ASTROLOGY as she reads my birth chart for me and shares how you can read yours too. The...

Merry Christmas friends, and welcome to the last episode of 2023 AND the last episode of season 6 of the show. Today we're chatting with Alexander John Shaia about the history of Santa Claus. IMPORTANT NOTE: this episode is not for young ears as we talk about some sensitive topics revolving around Santa Claus and the myths surrounding his story. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: ALEXANDER JOHN SHAIA: https://www...

This week Mark Feldmeir stops by the show to talk to us about his book "Life After God" and what it looks like to find faith when the God you were handed growing up can't stand up against the questions you have as an adult. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MARK FELDMEIR: https://www.markfeldmeir.com LIFE AFTER GOD: https://www.markfeldmeir.com/1640-2/ MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shat...

This week we're talking to Shannon Kearns about his book, "In the Margins" and what unique insights our transgender friends bring to the Scriptures. This book (and convo!) will stretch you, inspire you, and give you some fresh perspective on some very familiar passages/stories of the Bible. You read? Let's do it! SHOW NOTES: SHANNON KEARNS: https://www.shannontlkearns.com/ IN THE MARGINS: https://...