New episode with Herb Montgomery talking to us about faith evolution and how being friends with people who are different than us has the power to change ... everything. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: HERB MONTGOMERY: https://renewedheartministries.com FINDING JESUS: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Jesus-Fundamentalist-Discovers-Socio-Political/dp/1957007893/ref…

New episode out with my friend, Sara Mastros. Sara is a magician, sorceress, and teacher of witchcraft who dropped by to talk to us about some pieces of Christian history that many of us (perhaps!) aren't aware of and challenge some of our assumptions regarding being followers of Jesus. This one stretched me in some really good ways and I'm sure it…

What if the Greek Gods/Goddesses have something to teach us? And what if instead of luring us away from our own spiritual path, they can help enhance it and make us stronger, more faithful followers of it? Check out this convo with George Lizos and be sure to pick up his book! 📚 SHOW NOTES: GEORGE LIZOS: https://georgelizos.com SECRETS OF GREEK MYS…

New episode up with my friend Seth Showalter - we talk about his experience in converstion therapy and how the anti-LGBTQ mindset that is prevalent in many churches is harming LGBTQ people. This one will stretch you in the best of ways - enjoy! 🏳️‍🌈 SHOW NOTES: SETH SHOWALTER: https://sethshowalter.com FINALLY FREE: https://sethshowalter.com/finall…

This week we're kicking off our PRIDE series with my friend Alec John Belle. As a member of the LGBTQ community who has had a unique spiritual journey, Alec brings an amazing perspective to the topics of religion, spirituality, and everyday life. Drop in on our convo and pick up his book, "EVERY SHADE OF ME" - enjoy! 🥳 SHOW NOTES: ALEC JOHN BELLE:h…

New episode with Edward Dodge who talks to us about his book, "A History of the Goddess". You're about to hear some things you likely never heard before - buckle up! SHOW NOTES: EDWARD DODGE: https://www.edwardtdodge.com/2021/10/23/a-history-of-the-goddess/ A HISTORY OF THE GODDESS: https://www.amazon.com/History-Goddess-Ice-Age-Bible/dp/1634243048…

New MID-WEEK RELEASE with my friend Josh Scott who talks to us about his new book, "CONTEXT: PUTTING SCRIPTURE IN ITS PLACE". We talk about inerrancy, evolving in our thoughts about the Bible, and how we don't need to read the Bible in order to be Christians. SHOW NOTES: JOSH SCOTT: https://www.joshscott.co CONTEXT: https://www.amazon.com/Context-P…

We made it - EPISODE 300! How exciting is this?! Joining us is Brian McLaren to talk about his NEW book, "Life After Doom" and reminisce with me about how we met and the early days of the What If Project. Pull up a chair and come celebrate with us! SHOW NOTES: BRIAN MCLAREN: https://brianmclaren.net/ LIFE AFTER DOOM: http://brianmclaren.net/LAD/ MY…

This week we're talking to Pastor Trey Furgerson about his book, "Theologizin' Bigger" where he helps us imagine a God whose love is greater than anything we could ever imagine. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: TREY FERGUSON: https://www.pastortrey05.com THEOLOGIZIN' BIGGER: https://www.pastortrey05.com/book MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Storie…

In this episode of the What If Project, we down with theologian and author Dillon Naber Cruz to explore some ideas behind his amazing book, "Theological Musings." As the conversation unfolds, y’all are invited to deep dive into the intersection of theology, philosophy, and the human experience. At the heart of the discussion is Dillon’s unique pers…

NEW EPISODE up with Keith Giles talking to us about the Gospel of Thomas and his amazing book, ""The Quantum Sayings of Jesus". Enjoy! ✌🏻❤️ SHOW NOTES: KEITH GILES: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/keithgiles/ THE QUANTUM SAYINGS OF JESUS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1FXSF2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_XQ6H0BP51J5WAYNT566C&utm_source=Patheos&utm_medium=pub…

NEW EPISODE up with Jon Turney talking to us about his book, "RJ the Astronaut" and the questions we have about ... everything. Enjoy! ✌🏻❤️ SHOW NOTES: JON TURNEY: https://www.facebook.com/jdt1970 RJ THE ASTRONAUT: https://www.amazon.com/RJ-Astronaut-Jon-Turney/dp/1957007907/ref=sr_1_1?crid=125QTEAOCJNFM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RZZdVYmdbIoNPkGuivDeUzrQS-B…

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 MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI…

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 AND SO BY FIRE: https://www.amazon.com/So-Fire-Brandon-Andress/dp/1957007729/ref=sr_1_2?crid=19U4W38FQRP0X&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._R…

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.K6…

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-P…

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/?…

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…

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-…

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 MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories…

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 WHY RELIGION?: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Religion-Personal-Elaine-Pagels/dp/0062368540/ref=sr_1_5?crid=I4PB2QTUZP88&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yfo2…

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…

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-Bri…

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/ MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Eme…

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 w…

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/…

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.fa…

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.a…

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 BREAKING BAD FAITH: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Bad-Faith-Exposing-Violence-ebook/dp/B0C9L21ZXD?_encoding=UTF8&fbclid=IwAR1HNPPFHhh-rE5JAdy6uELGj7…

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 GO WIDE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1957007656?&linkCode=sl1&tag=quoir02-20&linkId=d626be8c892bdd887cf3bf292…

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/ SOLA DEUS: https://www.amazon.com/Sola-Deus-What-God-All/dp/1957007672/ref=sr_1_1?c…

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.amazo…

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 …

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 uncertaint…

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…

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://abwo…

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 …

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. En…

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: h…

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:/…

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/B0C7T5TJD…

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: h…

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 N…

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.b…

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-pag…

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…

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.theta…

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. SHO…

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 FO…

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/B0BLF…