What If Project

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

June 1, 2025 42 mins

This week we're talking to Amie McNee about her new book, "We Need Your Art". Everyone makes art, everyone is creative - and whatever creative juices you have bubbling up in you? The world needs it. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

AMIE MCNEE: https://www.amiemcnee.com

WE NEED YOUR ART: https://www.amazon.com/We-Need-Your-Art-Something/dp/0593833007/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CFIWK5XC5GH8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4HDus56qbIUcy0LC6iTivEdFF1KYQ39TA5uZqm5PnGYGM...

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This week we are talking to Dr. Bruce Epperly about his journey with Jesus and his experience as a Pastor who is also Reiki Master. This is a good one - ENJOY!

SHOW NOTES:

BRUCE EPPERLY: https://www.drbruceepperly.com

BRUCE'S BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bruce-G.-Epperly/author/B08CZZ94L9?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1743529234&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

MY BOOK: https://www.amazo...

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Friends, starting next week I'm tweaking something on the podcast that will lead to an experiment with these bi-monthly check ins. In this check in I talk about these check ins, Jordan's upcoming Summer break, art, Patreon, and an idea I'm kicking around for 2026. 2026? What? Yes, I think far in advance. HA! Check it out, tell me what you think. Much love.

This week we are talking to John A. Powell about his book, "The Power of Bri...

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This week we talk to Felicia Murrell about her book, "AND: The Restorative Power of Love in an Either/Or World" and let me tell you - this is the most important conversation I've EVER had on the podcast. 333 episodes in and this one stands above the others in terms of thougths that helped shape me, mold me, comfort me, challenge me, and make me feel less alone and less crazy. Felicia is doing amazing work in the world to lengthen t...

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This week we're talking to Blair Coyle. Blair is a singer and songwriter who creates beautiful music that is birthed out of his faith deconstruction / evolution. Today he talks to us about his music, his journey, and how his understanding of God and faith have evolved. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

BLAIR COYLE: https://www.blaircoylemusic.com

APOSTASY ANTHEMS: https://music.apple.com/us/album/apostasy-anthems-ep/1781442509

MY BOOK: https://ww...

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Is it possible to continue to find value in the Bible when you no longer see the Bible as the inerrant, perfect, almighty Word of God? Is it possible for the Bible to continue to speak into our lives post-Evangelicalism? Is it possible for the Bible to be MORE than you ever imagined it could be? This week we talk to Liz Charlotte Grant about her amazing book, "Knock at the Sky". Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

LIZ CHARLOTTE GRANT: https://lizch...

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This week we're talking to Larry Jordan about his book, "THE WAY" and wondering how the world might change if we allowed our beliefs to rest in our open palms instead of our closed fists ... if we asked more questions of those who see things differently instead of making more declarations about how we're right and they're wrong. This one will stretch you - enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

LARRY JORDAN: https://larryjordanauthor.com

THE WAY: htt...

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This week Neil Douglas-Klotz is back on the show to talk about his new book, "The Aramaic Jesus Book of Days". We talk about the person and teachings of Jesus and how when looked at through Jesus' native Aramaic tongue - it's IMPOSSIBLE to put it all into a nice, neat, systematic box. This is a good one - enjoy and go grab the book!

SHOW NOTES:

NEIL DOUGLAS-KLOTZ: https://abwoon.org

THE ARAMAIC JESUS BOOK OF DAYS: https://www.amaz...

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This week we welcome Justin Scoggins who talks to us about his book, "Inking Christ" - we talk tattoos, art, creativity, and choosing to live creatively different during these divisive moments in our world. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

JUSTIN SCOGGINS: https://www.eidochristos.com

INKING CHRIST: https://www.amazon.com/Inking-Christ-Theological-Approach-Tattoos/dp/1964252105/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MNEWWQVU72IS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.j8c6YpsAT4KvCRKZ3...

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This week we're talking to Dr. James Danaher about his newest book, "A Deeper Life". We talk about Jesus, the Gospel, and how the message of the Gospel isn't about becoming more righteous, but remembering and awakening to who we have always been. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

JAMES DANAHER: https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-P.-Danaher/author/B001JS5LRY?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1738764267&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppin...

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Welcome to season 8 of the show, we'll be talking today to Stuart Semple about art, creativity, the inner critic, and near death experiences. Enjoy. 

SHOW NOTES:

STUART SEMPLE: https://stuartsemple.com

MAKE ART OF DIE TRYING: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Art-Die-Trying-Changes-ebook/dp/B0CL5CGTQM/ref=sr_1_2?crid=35ZY2PG2KBLHT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.i8CFPBwtFYxFj4alfkyoBpjXVwPkpNR7yUm1Mg_QOlBJi9TDJBKfrTuQ40YsTZTPhNVUDr9-y-bYE20dYDdXIH...

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This week we're talking to Bruce Pagano about his book, "Certainty Kills", where he explores the many ways that white knuckle certainty can hinder our spiritual growth. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

BRUCE PAGANO: https://www.brucepagano.com

CERTAINTY KILLS: https://www.amazon.com/Certainty-Kills-Approaching-God-Honoring-Neighbor-loving-ebook/dp/B0CZKPK7VH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AWESDHJPKUNN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uda8qcEexDxW4u1K-E9sLPlC3VWSMEWAfsFi...

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This week we're talking to my friend, Esther Goetz. Esther is a spiritual director, author, podcast host, and all around wonderful human. We talk about spirituality, deconstruction, our evolving thoughts about the Bible, and what it looks like to become your own authority. Enjoy! 

SHOW NOTES: ESTHER GOETZ: https://www.estherjoygoetz.com

ESTHER'S BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AEsther+Joy+Goetz&s=rele...

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This week we're talking to Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer about his amazing book, "Rabbi Brian's High Unorthodox Gospel". We talk about moving from a place of deconstruction to a place of love and the permission we all have to listen to the still, quiet voice within. Need some hope this week? This one is for you!

SHOW NOTES:

RABBI BRIAN: https://rabbibrian.com

RABBI BRIAN'S HIGHLY UNORTHODOX GOSPEL: https://rabbibrian.com/store/ (*FREE...

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This week we're talking to Brandy Anderson about her book "Through the Veil". We talk about paranormal experiences, what happens when we die, reincarnation ... and so much more. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

BRANDY ANDERSON: https://brandyanderson.net/through-the-veil/

THROUGH THE VEIL: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Veil-Glimpse-into-Afterlife/dp/1964252032/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qq4bCfaPh5sF...

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This week we're talking to Ally Markotich about her amazing new book, "Soul Kindling". We talk art, creativity, the inner critic, and finding rest in our MotherGod. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

ALLY MARKOTICH: https://www.soulkindling.com/

SOUL KINDLING: https://www.soulkindling.com

MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1...

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Brandon and I went to the same fundamentalist/Evangelical high school and today he's a lawyer who is doing amazing things in the world. This week we talk about faith deconstruction and how moving away from black and white thinking in regards to our faith can open our eyes to the nuances that can be found in every area of life - in particular within the topic of justice.

SHOW NOTES:

BRANDON DRAGAN: https://www.brandondragan.com

MR....

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This week we're talking to our friend Darrell Epp. Darrell is a poet and came on to discuss his latest collection of poems and the ways that technology (and the creators of it!) are hijacking our minds and our days. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

DARRELL EPP: https://www.facebook.com/darrell.epp.5/

ALIEN PHONICS PRIMER: https://www.amazon.com/Alien-Phonics-Primer-Darrell-Epp/dp/1964252083/ref=sr_1_1?crid=F8U11SGWMXF4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0txR...

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This week we're talking to Alexander John Shaia and Neil Douglas-Klotz about their courses with the Shift Network and the intersection of their work on Jesus The Christ and the way the many layers of his story have the power to change EVERYTHING. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

NEIL DOUGLAS-KLOTZ: https://abwoon.org

- REVELATIONS OF THE ARAMAIC JESUS: https://www.amazon.com/Revelations-Aramaic-Jesus-Hidden-Teachings/dp/1642970417/ref=sr_1_2?cr...

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