This week we are talking to John A. Powell about his book, "The Power of Bridging". We talk about unity and what it looks like to create a world (in these very divisive times!) where everyone belongs. This one will challenge you and (hopefully!) inspire you. Enjoy, and much love! SHOW NOTES: JOHN A. POWELL: https://www.johnapowell.org THE POWER OF BRIDGING: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Bridging-Build-World-Belong/dp/1649631650/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12O0B0H6GCF2Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DK9eTEwP2BDO-mn6Ms...
Jun 09, 2025•50 min•Season 8Ep. 336
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=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4HDus56qbIUcy0LC6iTivEdFF1KYQ39TA5uZqm5PnGYGMErQfNmsIA5ET5H7MQrYqBLzdwGe8zLKaAc5583A_Q.9xxG7_rFplUu4XWffD28bQZi...
Jun 02, 2025•42 min•Season 8Ep. 335
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.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4...
May 26, 2025•50 min•Season 8Ep. 334
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 Bridging". We talk about unity and what it looks like to create a wo...
May 19, 2025•22 min
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 tables, take down walls, and create a community where (quite liter...
May 11, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 8Ep. 333
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://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B...
Apr 27, 2025•57 min•Season 8Ep. 332
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://lizcharlotte.com KNOCK AT THE SKY: https://www.amazon.com/dp/080288375...
Apr 13, 2025•57 min•Season 8Ep. 331
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: https://larryjordanauthor.com/product/the-way-meaningful-spirituality...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 330
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.amazon.com/Aramaic-Jesus-Book-Days-Contemplation/dp/164297059X/ref=sr_...
Mar 16, 2025•51 min•Season 8Ep. 329
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.j8c6YpsAT4KvCRKZ3eR2RYcy2MeDc1ovaHFo5CDZjZTlAIiZaBDh7dXjjg8PCBPvi7vxcTo6LBbZTtunV9Q...
Mar 02, 2025•50 min•Season 8Ep. 328
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&shoppingPortalEnabled=true A DEEPER LIFE: https://www.amazon.com/Deeper-...
Feb 17, 2025•52 min•Season 8Ep. 327
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-bYE20dYDdXIHMDImtRT5iCcB31rn7XoeZW6mDw9lyT_ozbfIu9MBmSkzE4lMlHT-LvCGtiaio8j6iJT...
Feb 02, 2025•46 min•Season 8Ep. 326
SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1 SUBSTACK: https://whatifproject.substack.com/ ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support...
Dec 23, 2024•35 min•Season 7Ep. 325
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-E9sLPlC3VWSMEWAfsFi0xxTASoa6jM_LIzC0xx5Mdr3CwR9STZiuh7OGJCs2FAjmzMzRf7nnUbhou-pI-j6p_...
Dec 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 324
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=relevancerank&text=Esther+Joy+Goetz&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 MY ...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 323
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 SHIPPING CODE: FREESHIP) MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging...
Dec 02, 2024•55 min•Season 7Ep. 322
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.qq4bCfaPh5sFkgYsz1oOnw.7cf_mFVYnafcyRLnYtVpZOBHWHR7BxwJBQ9pXMUokl4&qid=173...
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 321
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=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1 SUBSTACK: http...
Nov 18, 2024•53 min•Season 7Ep. 320
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. BINGLEY: https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Bingley-Just-Gentleman-Ought-e...
Nov 10, 2024•50 min•Season 7Ep. 319
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=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0txRkCx53kk9fqRSAil7u9UCTpRf_5QpmPKxuhJ2SeY.1vTnwZaKWa3RxXqhwdimasiPM1...
Nov 03, 2024•54 min•Season 7Ep. 318
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?crid=28XW8AX8NWLB6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xcnjEUkSxRXXRmDU_vvBVUcMH-DI...
Oct 27, 2024•52 min•Season 7Ep. 317
This week we're tallking to John Dominic Crossan about his new book, "Paul the Pharisee: A Vision Beyond the Violence of Civilization". We talk about the Apostle Paul, resurrection, metaphorical language, the importance of context ... and so much more. This is a good one, enjoy! SHOW NOTES: JOHN DOMINIC CROSSAN: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJohnDominicCrossan/ PAUL THE PHARISEE: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Pharisee-Vision-Violence-Civilization/dp/1598151010/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 7Ep. 316
This week we're talking to John Philip Newell about some FRESH ways to think about the Gospel and what might change in our world if we were do return to an awareness of the Divine at the heart of ALL THINGS. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: JOHN PHILIP NEWELL: https://www.earthandsoul.org/john-philip-newell THE GREAT SEARCH: https://www.earthandsoul.org/thegreatsearch MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+...
Oct 13, 2024•48 min•Season 7Ep. 315
Duncan Pile is back for another conversation stemming off his thoughts about his deconstruction journey. Today we're talking about mysticism and waking up to the reality that we've always been (and will always be) intimately connected to the Divine. DUNCAN PILE: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/duncanedwardpile/ MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%...
Oct 06, 2024•53 min•Season 7Ep. 314
This week we're talking to Duncan Pile about deconstruction and his faith journey and wondering if perhaps we can deconstruct AND keep various parts of our faith/beliefs intact. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: DUNCAN PILE: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/duncanedwardpile/ MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1 SUBSTACK: https://whatifprojec...
Sep 29, 2024•53 min•Season 7Ep. 313
This week we're talking to Lauren Drake about numerology and what the numbers stemming from your birthday can reveal about you and your connection to the Divine. In this episode, she used my birthday as an example and absolutely BLEW MY MIND. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: LAUREN DRAKE: https://illuminatedlifehealing.com MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%...
Sep 15, 2024•58 min•Season 7Ep. 312
This week we're talking to Amanda Udis-Kessler about her amazing book, "Abundant Lives: A Progressive Christian Ethic of Flourishing" and wonder about how the world might be different if we lived from an ethic that allowed everyone to flourish. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: AMANDA UDIS-KESSLER: https://amandaudiskessler.com ABUNDANT LIVES: https://amandaudiskessler.com/abundant-lives/ MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI...
Sep 01, 2024•57 min•Season 7Ep. 311
This week we talk to Eric Reitan about deconstruciton, faith evolution, and the idea of truth having multiple layers as opposed to one narrow way of understanding. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: ERIC REITAN: https://www.instagram.com/reitaneric/ SO EDEN SANK TO GRIEF: https://www.amazon.com/Eden-Sank-Grief-Eric-Reitan-ebook/dp/B0CT98LR5V/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=RwTwy&content-id=amzn1.sym.f76d456a-cb0d-44de-b7b0-670c26ce80ba&pf_rd_p=f76d456a-cb0d-44de-b7b0-670c26ce80ba&pf_rd_r=137-0085416-463...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 310
New episode out with Drenda Thomas Richards who talks to us about her book, "DARE TO REMEMBER" and helps us tap into our true selves as we strip away our conditioned selves and become all that we have been created to be. This is a good one - ENJOY! SHOW NOTES: DRENDA THOMAS RICHARDS: https://www.drendathomasrichards.com DARE TO REMEMBER: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Remember-Uncover-Were-Before/dp/1736821725/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15J5FBHGZMJ5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2DXyJFXhsjb6D3gR5hGHvA.h_KjDxOmQ0d2KsUk...
Aug 04, 2024•54 min•Season 7Ep. 309
This week we talk to Thomas Oord about the book he recently wrote with Tripp Fuller - "God After Deconstruction". Are you deconstructing? Rethinking your faith? Does it all feel like a giant mess in your head and heart? This convo will (I hope!) make you feel less alone. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: THOMAS OORD: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=THOMAS+OORD&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION: https://www.amazon.com/God-After-Deconstruction-Thomas-Oord/dp/19586702...
Jul 21, 2024•59 min•Season 7Ep. 308
