What If Project

In this week's episode we roll back to our series, "To Hell With Hell" and drop in on the convo I had with Matthew Korpman about hell and his book "Saying No To God".  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/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook...

This week we look back on my convo with Mike Morrell who co-authored a book with Richard Rohr called "The Divine Dance".  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/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatif...

This week we look back on my first conversation with William Paul Young where we talked all about this book, "The Shack".  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/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whati...

In this week's episode we look back on one of my very favorite - top 5! - with my friend Barbara Brown Taylor.  In the intro I talk about the time I met Barbara and how kind she was to me at a very vulnerable season of my life. Enjoy, and go pick up her books! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP (ALL...

In this week's episode we look back on one of my favorite conversations with one of my favorite human being - Alexander John Shaia. 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/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/gro...

Today is the 3 year anniversary of the podcast and (ironically) this week my entire world is changing.  Here are a few thoughts, I hope they encourage you! 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/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www...

In this week's episode we sit down with Robert Alter who wrote his own translation AND commentary of the Hebrew Bible.  Do you have questions about how an ancient text is translated into a modern language?  And how that process might impact that way the text is taught and understood today? This is a good one, enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - http...

In this week's episode we sit down with Derek Webb to talk about his upcoming album, "The Jesus Hypothesis".  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/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommu...

In this week's episode we sit down with James McGrath to talk about his book, "What Jesus Learned From Women".  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/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcom...

Today we sit down with my friend Jonathan Puddle to talk about his book, "You Are Enough".  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/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity JONATHAN PUDD...

In this week's episode we sit down with Forrest Clay to talk about the upcoming release of his brand new album and the evolution of his faith.  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/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.face...

In this week's episode we sit down with David Brakke to talk about the Gnostic Christians and what the term "heresy" really means.   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 - https://history.osu.edu/people/brakke.2...

In today's episode we sit down with one of our favorites, John Dominic Crossan, to talk about the violence of God in the Bible.  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/ DOM - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJohnDominicCr...

In this week's episode we sit down with one of the most creative people I've ever spoken to - Mari Andrew.  She talks to us about her new book, "My Inner Sky", and has a word of encouragement for all the creative people out there.  Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP (ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED!)...

In this week's episode we sit down with Sophia Hayden who is in seminary at Iliff School of Theology learning all about the Apostle Paul.  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/ SOPHIA HAYDEN - https://www.facebook.com/s...

This is the episode you've been waiting for.  Drop in on my chat with Bart Ehrman as we talk about the diversity of early Christianity, the formation of the New Testament Canon, and his advice for people who grew up in Evangelicalism and are realizing that there's so much more to the story than they've been told. SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https:/...

In this episode we talk to Sheila Gregoire about her book, "The Great Sex Rescue".  Sheila helps us begin to uncover some of the lies many of us have been taught about sex and shows us how to begin building a healthier understanding of it.  ** Trigger Warning - depending on your past experiences some of the topics we cover in this episode could bring up past trauma (ex. Marital Rape).   -- SHOW NO...

Today we sit down with my friend Ben DeLong to talk about his faith journey and his encounter with the God in his closet.  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/ BEN DELONG - https://www.bdelong.com/blog BEN'S BOOK - htt...

This week we continue our discussion about Gnosticism, the Gnostic texts, and all sorts of heretical things with special guest, Elaine Pagels.  Enjoy. SHOW NOTES: GOFUNDME - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-my-friend-who-lost-everything-in-a-house-fire?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&fbclid=IwAR2_hjqq9kxtLQfDn5ecdxwHUNXi6FZ5-hMb7xIXJXOjpWJoG_nchr9ELTg   PAT...

My friend's father recently lost everything in a house fire.  We started up a GoFundMe for him - any little bit will help.  No amount is too small.  Please consider giving and/or sharing the link on your social media platforms.  THANK YOU and much love to you all. LINK: https://gofund.me/48b2a107

In this week's episode I sit down with my friend from seminary to talk about his latest book, "The Deeply Formed Life".  We talk about prayer, meditation, race, virtual community, and more!  Enjoy.   SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject RICH VILLODAS - https://www.richvillodas.com   NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP - https://ne...

Today we sit down with my friend Jared Byas to talk about his latest book, "Love Matters More".  Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject JARED BYAS - https://www.jaredbyas.com THE BIBLE FOR NORMAL PEOPLE - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-for-normal-people/id1215420422 JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https:...

This week my friend Joshua Casey drops by to talk to us about his new book "Tracking Desire" and his faith journey.  Enjoy! PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject JOSHUA CASEY - https://joshuamcasey.com JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (SEMLER) - https://music.apple.com/us...

In this week's episode we sit down with my Hermeneutics Professor from seminary to talk about the Bible and the multiple ways to read it.  Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community  Heretic Shop Dr. Stephen Bailey Paul Ricoeur on Hermeneutics SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb - Apple Music - Spotify

This is the FIRST of many discussions to come throughout 2021 on the topic of Gnosticism and some of the forbidden Scriptures that were deemed heretical in the early days of Christianity.  In this episode I reconnect with Shawn Garan (my friend from seminary!) and we talk about his recent studies regarding Gnosticism and the Gospels of Thomas and Mary.  Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee W...