What If Project

In this week's episode we talk to Pastor Josh Scott who is the Lead Pastor of GracePointe Church in Nashville, TN.  We talk about church, empire, the Bible, 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=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1...

In this episode we talk to THREE amazing scholars - Erin Vearncome, Brandon Scott, and Hal Taussig about their new book "After Jesus Before Christianity".  Friends, this book is a GAME CHANGER.  So much I didn't know!  Links are below, 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&q...

Friends!  It's episode 200, come and get it while it's HOT.  Alexander John Shaia joins us to talk about Alexander-ish things - Holy Week, Easter, and Resurrection like you've never heard them before. 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%2C...

Today we're sitting down with Lisa Sharon Harper to talk about her book "Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World and How to Repair It All".  Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643047504&sr=1-2   PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymea...

Matthew Fox is back on the show to talk about his brand new book, "Essential Writings on Creation Spirituality".  Every time I sit down with Matthew I come away with my mind blown, and this convo is no exception! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643047504&sr=1-2   PATREON - https://www.patre...

Hello friends, today we talk to Pastor Rodney Reeves about his book "Spirituality According to John".  We talk about the Gospel of John, Mysticism, following the Way of Christ, and Deconstruction ... and he pastors a baptist church - go get it! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643047504&sr=1...

In this week's episode Dr. Richard Beck talks to us about his book "Reviving Old Scratch" and what to do with the topic of Satan and Demons when you're deconstructing your faith and rethinking ... everything.  Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643047504&sr=1-2   PATREON - https://www.p...

Today we talk to Brian Allain who helped edit a book of 33 essays revolving around the idea of healing the divides in our world.  What better time in our lives than to have a book like this?  Go get it!  And enjoy the show. SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643047504&sr=1-2   PATREON - https:...

Friends, this week we sit down with Scott Erickson (aka Scott The Painter) to talk about the death of dreams and his new book, "Say Yes".  Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643047504&sr=1-2   PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com...

In this week's episode we sit down with Oren Jay Sofer who is a meditation teacher and author of Say What You Mean.  We have an amazing talk about how to communicate with people you disagree with in ways that foster an environment of peace and mutual respect.  Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=U...

In this week's episode we sit down with Matthew Fox to talk about one of his latest books, "Julian of Norwich: Wisdom in a Time of Pandemic and Beyond".  We talk about the Bubonic Plague, COVID-19, the Cosmic Christ, and so much more.  Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643047504&sr=1-2...

In this week's episode we sit down with John Philip Newell to talk about his amazing book "Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul" where he gives us a peek into the lives of some of the greatest Celtic thinkers the world has ever known.  If your soul is longing for a different perspective on God and faith and all of the things ... look no further. Enjoy! -- MY BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everythi...

In this week's episode we sit down with my friend Amber Cantorna to talk about a virtual gathering she hosts called the Unashamed Love Collective.  It's a place for LGBTQ people and their allies to gather and connect about all sorts of things.  Check it out and sign up at the link below! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=tmm_pap...

In this week's episode we talk to my friend Anita Grace Brown who wrote a wonderful book about Yoga, Deconstruction, and all sorts of things.  Enjoy, and here are all the links: SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643047504&sr=1-2   PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFE...

Friends! What week is complete without hearing from Alexander John Shaia?  Today we chat about his upcoming virtual course with The Shift Network and extend a special invite to our What If Project listeners to sign up.  All the links are below. SIGN UP: https://www.quadratos.com/alexander-john/training/   ALEXANDER'S WEBSITE: https://www.quadratos.com/alexander-john/training/ MY BOOK: https://www....

Short and sweet, coming in at 12 minutes.  Grab a cup of coffee and lets talk a bit about my book that releases TOMORROW - January 25, 2022.  It's my 40th birthday and I'm super excited to share some of my deepest and most personal thoughts with you as we "(Re)Think Everything" together. SHOW NOTES: (RE)THINKING EVERYTHING: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8...

Welcome to SEASON FIVE of the show!  Today we're sitting down with Dr. James Danaher to talk about his new book, "Jesus and the Bicameral Brain". Dr. Danaher was my philosophy professor back in college, but these days we connect outside of the classroom to cook up some heresy.  Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifp...

This is the final installment of Instant Replay - new episodes begin next week!  This week we look back on a conversation I had with one of my fellow seminary students, Shawn Garan.  We talked about all sorts of heretical things.  Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/st...

Today we replay our 2 years anniversary episode with my friend, mentor, and partner in heresy - Bo Sanders.  Enjoy! -- SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ BO SANDERS - https://bosanders.wordpress.com   JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/grou...

Today we look back on a conversation I had with one of my best friends - December Wells.  December is a gay black woman who has taught me an IMMENSE amount about how to be an ally and she talks all about it with me in this episode.  Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/...

This week we look back on my conversation with Elaine Pagels who talked to us about the Gnostic Christians and how her studying of the Gnostic texts has deepened and widened her own spiritual journey. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/   ELAINE...

This week we look back on a convo with David Brakke who is a professor at Ohio State University and an expert in early Christianity, Gnosticism, and all the things.  Enjoy! -- SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP (ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED!) - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ DAVID BRAKKE...

Friends, today's guest needs no intro - the one and only Bart Ehrman.  He's one of the most well-known (and controversial!) Bible Scholars in the universe and it was my great honor to sit down with him on the show.  This was easily one of my top 5 favorite episodes and so open the notes app on your phone and get ready to take some notes! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject...

This week we look back on my conversation with Cindy Wang Brandt and in the intro I reflect on the part of our conversation where she gave me some very helpful advice regarding a question I had about my daughter. This is a good one! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/whatifproj...

Friends!  In this week's episode we look back on my convo with Colby Martin who wrote a book called "The Shift".  We talk about the shift that takes place when someone moves from conservative to progressive Christianity and some of the nuts and bolts of what it means to be a "progressive thinking Christian".  Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - http...