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

May 19, 2024 77 mins

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 BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C...

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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-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=...

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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 perspective on theology as a dynamic and evolving discourse, one that embraces ambiguity,...

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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=pubtab&utm_campaign=patheos&utm_id=PatheosPubs

MY BOOK: https://www.a...

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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-BlN7VE23BPat_DsZdOHmUtpt7cayLE2hCVcXS2ZFKkkDVltNPUlxh_REAGAWNJqYTVqRRDuoyu-Re_Dg...

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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._Rq-V444oIzDzXy1mvIIl6QXABInJNr_mDZ84kpAqR9_vspQUM9XCZHKsfmco1oYa_zthlM2kGvgzlHRl4...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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=...

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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-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=g...

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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.yfo2bGO0S3IqJmtSysGHtBEhBxBLk2PSrCRToILleiuW0_qUKltgwCaWosr7wEDku2iil_JZRIUCFr9x_N4c...

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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...

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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...

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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/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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