What If Project

It’s the final installment of our “Pride Podcast Takeover”. When my father passed away in March my friend Leo WT from Conversations Official offered to record a few solo episodes for Pride where they share a bit about their story and their passions revolving around Queer Theology, their recently completed thesis … and so much more. Leo is an incredible friend and is doing excellent work in the wor...

Hey friends, my new book ("Emerging From the Rubble") releases today. Head over to Amazon and check it out - it's available in paperback AND Kindle. In this episode I share a few updates on the podcast and some details about my book. Thanks for the love and support during this crazy season of our lives, my family is forever grateful. SHOW NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/supp...

We're handing the mic over to Leo WT from Conversations Official for part 2 of the series they're doing for us for Pride. That's right, Leo is taking over the show to drop some wisdom on us and today they're taking us down the rabbit hole of Queer Theology. What is it? Why is it important? Does it matter? Is it really ... a thing? Glad you asked, pull up a chair and buckle up. SHOW NOTES: (RE)THIN...

Hello friends. This is part 1 of a 3 part (bi-weekly) series where my friend Leo from the Conversations Official podcast takes over the show for Pride 2023. Leo is part of the LGBTQ community and passionate about Queer Theology, Interfaith work, and so much more. They'll introduce themselves in this episode and set up what to expect over the next couple. Leo approached me back in April after my da...

It's been a while. Thanks to everyone for the good vibes and love you've sent to me and my family during this heavy season of loss. In this episode I check in with y'all to share a bit about how life in the church has taught me some pretty bad habits in regards to grieving, updates about my new book (coming this Summer!), and what the plan is for the podcast this Summer and Fall.  SHOW NOTES: MY B...

THE PODCAST WILL BE TAKING A BREAK FOR MARCH AND POSSIBLY APRIL, HERE'S WHY: I met my mom and dad at the hospital at 2am on Sunday morning and the day brought about events that have left my heart in pieces. Below is a blog post with some reflections on my dad, his life, and how he showed me my value and place in the world. I hope you’ll take the time to read it … I wrote it through tears and shaky...

Today we are talking to Meg Jones Wall about her new book "Finding the Fool". We walk about her journey in and out of church, starting a tarot practice, what the tarot cards mean to her, picking a deck ... all the things. Pick up her book, it's (truly) unlike any other tarot book out there. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://amzn.to/3ldxQoA   SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/suppor...

Today we're talking to Jonathan Puddle about his latest book, "Mornings With God: Daily Bible Devotional For Men". Bible? Devotional? For Men? I have lots of questions - do you? Listen in, this is a fun one. SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://amzn.to/3ldxQoA   SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support   HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/   JONATHAN PUDDLE: https:...

Today we're sitting down with Pete Enns to talk about his brand new book, "Curveball". We talk about evolving thoughts concerning God and the Bible and solve the problem of evil ... all in 45 minutes. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://amzn.to/3ldxQoA   SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support   HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/   PETE ENNS: https://theb...

Today we're sitting down with Molly Baskette to talk about her book, "How To Begin When Your World Is Ending". We talk faith faith evolution, the problem of evil, prayer, and the things Christians say in hard times when they don't know what to say. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+s...

Today we are talking to Maria Francesca French about her new book, "Safer Than the Known Way". Friends - if you are involved in the conversation on "deconstruction" and you're in a place where you're rethinking YOUR faith ... you need this book. Maria is bringing things to the conversation that NO ONE ELSE IS. Go get it, enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spi...

Today we talk to Austin Noll about his book, "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers". We talk Deconstruction, Youth Ministry, and ... cry nights. Cry nights? Listen in as we talk about our shared experiences of ... all the things. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&s...

Today we sit down with Jason Elam who (along with his wife, Brandi) put together an amazing book called "Parenting Deconstructed". We talk parenting, deconstruction, and how the 2 inform each other - go get it! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siep...

This week we sit down with the Resident Scholar of the What If Project - Dr. AJ Levine. She recently wrote a book about the Gospels of Jesus and she's here to tell us all about it. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=...

Hey friends, thanks for dropping by - HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to the first episode of SEASON SIX of the show and the first episode of 2023. I'm calling it "The State of the Podcast Address" as we look back on where the podcast came from, where it is, and where it's headed. Enjoy and thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV...

This week we sit down with Dr. Nicole Lepera (aka The Holistic Psychologist) to chat about her brand new book, "How To Meet Yourself". We talk about how we become disconnected from our authentic selves, the power that habits play in our lives, overcoming the effects of religious fundamentalism ... and so much more. I also have a CO-HOST doing the intro to the episode with me - my daughter, Jordan...

This is our Christmas Episode for 2022 and we're talking to Bruce Epperly about his amazing book, "From Cosmos To Cradle". We talk about the Incarnation, the historical accuracy/inaccuracy of the birth stories of Jesus, and what it all means for us in 2022 (soon to be 2023!). Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V...

In today's episode we talk to Lizz Petters who co-hosts The Deconstructing Mama's Podcast. We talk about deconstruction, finding your own voice, and the connection between faith and anxiety. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Cap...

This week we sit down with Stefanie Caponi (founder of Moon Void Tarot) to talk about her book "Guided Tarot" and how to start a meaningful and personal tarot practice. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1   PATREO...

This week we talked to Eric Scot English about his new book "UNenlightenment" - this one is a GAME CHANGER, give it a listen and pick up the book today! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1   PATREON: https://www.patreon....

In today's episode we sit down with Dan Henderson to talk about his new book, "Confessions of a Recovering Evangelical". Dan brings a UNIQUE perspective to the big topics of deconstruction, reconstruction ... and all the things. ENJOY! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643...

In this episode Darrell Epp talks to us about his book of poems, "Permanent Smoke".  He reads some of his poems for us, tells us the story behind them, and talks to us about the art of telling a story. Go get it! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+si...

Today's guest is Jonathan Foster who recently turned his doctoral dissertation into a book - a book about a theology of consent and the bringing together of mimetic theory and open and relational theology ... WHAT?! Yup, check it out! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=16433...

Happy Halloween, friends. Today we are talking to Brittany Muller about tarot cards and her amazing book, "The Contemplative Tarot" where she shows how tarot cards intersect with the Bible. This is a good one, enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glen...

This week we are talking to Gabriel Gordon about his book "God Speaks" where he helps us rethink terms like "inspiration" and "inerrancy" and reimagine what the Bible is. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1   PATR...