What If Project

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://...

This week we're talking to Nicole LePera aka The Holistic Psychologist about her newest book, "How to Be the Love You Seek". Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: NICOLE LEPERA: https://theholisticpsychologist.com HOW TO BE THE LOVE YOU SEEK: https://howtobetheloveyouseek.com MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn...

This week we sit down with FIVE contributors to the amazing book, "Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree" and talk about the importance of listening and learning from faiths other than our own. This is a GOOD ONE! SHOW NOTES: KEITH GILES: https://www.facebook.com/keithagiles HURUNNESSA FARIAD: https://www.facebook.com/hurie.fariad CALEB GILLELAND: https://www.facebook.com/caleb.gilleland HEATHER HA...

This week we talk to Andrew Lang about his amazing book, "Unmasking the Inner Critic". We talk about the inherent goodness that is planted in us all and what to do when we realize that it's been covered up by the baggage we pick up in life. Lots of practical stuff in here mixed with (what I think is!) some pretty good theology. Check it out! SHOW NOTES: ANDREW LANG: https://www.andrewglang.com UNM...

In this episode with sit down with Dana Hicks to have our boundaries PUSHED. We talk about the history of marriage, how marriage as we know it in the West is only about 250 years old, "Biblical Marriage", polygamy, polyamory, Song of Solomon, and Mark Driscoll. It's all here - buckle up and go get it! SHOW NOTES: DANA HICKS: https://www.danahicks.blog/theknot THE KNOT: https://www.amazon.com MY BO...

In this episode with sit down with Elaine Pagels and talk about her book, "Revelations: Visions, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation" and deep dive into the background and context of Revelation and the very real consequences of ignoring that context in modern day interpretations. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: ELAINE PAGELS: https://www.elaine-pagels.com REVELATIONS: https://www.amazon.com/Revela...

This week we sit down with Antonio Pagliarulo to talk about his new book, "The Curse of the Evil Eye". What is it? What are its origins? Where is it found in the Bible? And what do you do if you're the recipient of it? We'll talk about it all on this spooky Halloween Week episode. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: ANTONIO PAGLIARULO: https://antoniopagliarulo.com THE EVIL EYE: https://www.amazon.com/Evil-Eye-His...

In this episode with sit down with Theresa Reed (aka "The Tarot Lady") and talk about her new book, "The Cards You're Dealt". We talk about using tarot to work through grief and the gift of our inner, intuitive voice. Theresa also does a tarot reading for our listeners at the close of the episode - enjoy! SHOW NOTES: THERESA REED: https://www.thetarotlady.com THE CARDS YOU'RE DEALT: https://www.th...

Karen Tate is on the show today talking about her book, "Normalizing Abuse". We talk about factors that contribute to our culture where various kinds of abuse have become normalized and accepted. TRIGGER WARNING: we do talk about abuse, trauma, rape, toxic spirituality, and some other big topics ... and Karen does it in the most gentle of ways.  SHOW NOTES: KAREN TATE: https://www.karentate.net/ N...

Father James Martin, SJ is back on the show this week to talk to us about his latest book, "Come Forth". Father Martin brings some unique perspective to one of the most well-known stories in the Gospels so do yourself a favor and add this book to your library - you WON'T BE SORRY. FATHER JAMES MARTIN: https://www.facebook.com/FrJamesMartin/ COME FORTH: https://www.amazon.com/Come-Forth-Promise-Gre...

We're talking to Kendana Kay today about her memoir, "Kissing With Eyes Wide Open". We talk about deconstruction, broken dreams, parenting, and living life through it all. This is a good one - ENJOY! SHOW NOTES: KENDANA KAY: https://www.kendanakay.com/ KISSING WITH EYES WIDE OPEN: https://www.amazon.com/Kissing-Eyes-Wide-Open-Extraordinary/dp/B0BLFYBD6H/ref=sr_1_3?crid=RY3TIM6I0AKU&keywords=ke...

Today we are talking to Chelsea Long who is a meditation teacher, Christian Mystic, and has one of the most pastoral presences on social media that I've ever seen. Check her out on Instagram, subscribe to her stuff, and get ready to go on an adventure. CHELSEA LONG: https://www.chelseakimlong.com CHELSEA'S IG: https://instagram.com/chelseakimlong?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== MY BOOK: https://www.amazon...

Today we're chatting with Alison Fabricius who wrote an incredibly helpful book called "Unapologetically Alison". We'll dive into inner child work, talk about the purpose of Jesus, and work to invite each part of ourselves to the table - even the parts we typically despise or the world around us says aren't good enough. Give it a listen! Alison - https://alisonfabricius.mailerpage.com/ Alison's Bo...

This week we sit down with Rose Hackman to talk about her amazing book, "Emotional Labor". I told her upfront that as a white male this topic was (sadly) never on my mind and so I purposely took the role of her student - to ask some questions, reflect on her answers, and learn as much as I could in an effort to make my tiny part of the world a better place. This is a good one, enjoy! SHOW NOTES: R...

This week we sit down with Kevin Sweeney who talks to us about his latest book, "The Joy of Letting Go". What if learning to let go is the key that unlocks ... everything? Tune in and find out more about the power of letting go. SHOW NOTES: KEVIN'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3DkRRzr KEVIN'S INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/kevinsweeney1/?hl=en   SPECIAL MUSIC: Snake City (Artist) / Couldn't Care Less (...

Today we're hanging out with Heather Hamilton who is talking to us about her book, "Returning to Eden" and a bit about her journey of rethinking some of the most well-known stories of the Bible. Do you find your faith evolving? Your thoughts about the Bible expanding? This episode is a gem. SHOW NOTES: HEATHER HAMILTON: https://www.returningtoeden.com/ HEATHER'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3XVQMYj   SPE...

This is our first regular episode since February. We'll continue bi-weekly until October/November and then (likely) resume our regular weekly episodes. Thanks for your love and encouragement and flexibility as my family and I navigate this season of grief and change. That said, today we connect with Bart Ehrman about his book, "Armageddon". He talks to us about Revelation, the end of the world, an...