What If Project
What if there are ways of thinking about God and faith that are different than what our traditions have handed us?
Episodes
NEW EPISODE up with Dr. Jennifer Bird talking to us about marriage and the Bible - buckle up! ✌🏻❤️
SHOW NOTES:
JENNIFER BIRD: https://www.jennifergracebird.com/bio
MARRIAGE IN THE BIBLE: https://www.jennifergracebird.com/books
New episode up with Brandon Andress talking to us about how fiction and various forms of art can be used to subversively speak to the issues of our day. Go get it!
SHOW NOTES:
BRANDON ANDRESS: https://www.brandonandress.com
This week Carl McColman joins us to talk about Christian Mysticism and Contemplative Spirituality - this is a GOOD ONE, ENJOY! ✌🏻❤️
SHOW NOTES:
CARL MCCOLMAN: https://anamchara.com
THE NEW BIG BOOK OF CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM: https://www.amazon.com/New-Book-Christian-Mysticism-Contemplative/dp/1506486843/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7M7LXS25DQRK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.K6mwOEZKOjohibRxJ_yNRDmCecEZLMEIqwJwA1IKleOY5AkPd9lNdempTN8XBVppbFx4XR1KoJmPg-vlk...
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=23HRA8C7GDR9I&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HqTxUEMGfe7...
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=amzn1.sym.d0ebfbb2-6761-494f-8e2f-9...
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
RECONFIGURING: https://www.amazon.com/Recon...
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=sr_1_1?crid=2JD5VAJIF4ZPU&dib=...
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
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
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.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-S...
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?crid=2O0F29TGJGZS&dib=eyJ2IjoiM...
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/
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 challenge us the most? Pick up Oren's boo...
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/0738766690/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19VASAUM99TG...
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/JIM1011https://www.colbertpres.org/
THE DISCIPLES' GOSPEL: https://www.ama...
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-reflections/dp/1631468227/ref=pd_ci_mcx_...
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
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
MY BOOK: https://www.am...
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/
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/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PI2DS7IPD2QM&...
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