It's the first episode of 2021 and season 4. It's me and the mic talking through a big revelation I had over the last year. I won't reveal too much about this season, but I will tell you one thing - we're coming for your comfort zones. I hope this encourages you! SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY...
Jan 04, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 131
It's part 4 of our Christmas series and the last episode of 2020 and season 3 of the podcast. We're closing it out with one of my very best friends - Alexander John Shaia. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop Alexander John Shaia Radical Transformation SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Our friend David Hayward is back to talk to us about how when the angel pronounced "Good News for all people" ALL means ALL. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop The Naked Pastor SPECIAL MUSIC: Forrest Clay - Apple Music - Spotify...
Dec 21, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 129
It's part 2 of our Christmas series with John Dominic Crossan who talks to us about the book he wrote with Marcus Borg called "The First Christmas". Enjoy! SHOW NOTES Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop The First Christmas John Dominic Crossan SPECIAL MUSIC: Yung Citizen - Apple Music - Spotify...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 128
It's week 1 of our Christmas series and this week we sit down with my friend Bruxy Cavey to talk about the Good News, the Bible, and the message of Christmas. Enjoy and MERRY CHRISTMAS! Show Notes: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project After Party Newsletter What If Project STORE Bruxy Cavey The Meeting House SPECIAL MUSIC - Will Retherford - APPLE MUSIC - SPOTIFY...
Dec 07, 2020•56 min•Season 3Ep. 127
In this week's episode we talk about Mae Canon's book, "Beyond Hashtag Activism". Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project STORE Mae Cannon Beyond Hashtag Activism SPECIAL MUSIC: Before Jane ( APPLE / SPOTIFY )...
Nov 30, 2020•52 min•Season 3Ep. 126
This week we sit down with Jon Steingard, the former lead singer of Hawk Nelson, to talk about his journey to deconstruction. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop Jon Steingard SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb - Apple Music - Spotify...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 125
Today we sit down with Dr. Antipas Harris to talk about his book, "Is Christianity the White Man's Religion?" Buckle up, this is a good one. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop What If Project AfterParty (NEWSLETTER!) Antipas Harris I s Christianity The White Man's Religion? SPECIAL MUSIC - DJ KDOT - Apple Music - Spotify - Instagram...
Nov 16, 2020•44 min•Season 3Ep. 124
In today's episode we sit down with Chuck DeGroat to talk about his book, "When Narcissism Comes To Church". If you've ever been victimized by a narcissistic leader or authority figure or know someone who has, this episode will provide some clarity and hope. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: What If Project What If Project AfterParty (NEWSLETTER!) Patreon What If Project SWAG What If Project Community Chuck DeGroat When Narcissism Comes To Church Special Music: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC SPOTI...
Nov 09, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Today we sit down with my friend Julie Ferwerda who wrote a wonderful book called "Raising Hell" that you need to go pick up. Like, now. It's so good! Enjoy this convo as we wrap up our "To Hell With Hell" series, I hope it's blessed you. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop What If Project AfterParty (NEWSLETTER!) Julie Ferwerda Raising Hell SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb - Apple Music - Spotify...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 122
In this week's episode we talk to my friend William Paul Young, author of The Shack. We talk about hell, the judgement of God, and the Good News that's for ... everyone. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop What If Project AfterParty (NEWSLETTER!) William Paul Young The Shack SERIES SPONSOR: BeADisciple.com SPECIAL MUSIC: Yung Citizen...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 121
In this week's episode we talk to my friend (Pastor) Connie Tuttle about how she never had to deconstruct hell because there was never a time in her life when she believed that it existed. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop Connie Tuttle A Gracious Heresy SPECIAL MUSIC: Before Jane ( APPLE / SPOTIFY )...
Oct 19, 2020•56 min•Season 3Ep. 120
In this week's episode we sit down with Keith Giles who wrote a book called "Jesus Undefeated" where he pulls apart the doctrine of eternal torture. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Show Notes: Patreon What If Project SWAG What If Project AfterParty (Newsletter!) Jesus Undefeated Jesus Unexpected BK2SQ1 SERIES SPONSER - BeADisciple.com SPECIAL MUSIC - DJ KDOT - Apple Music - Spotify - Instagram...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 119
In this week's episode my friend Matthew Korpman drops by to talk to us about the historical development of the doctrine of hell and how a belief in it morphs God and Satan into one. SHOW NOTES: What If Project What If Project AfterParty (NEWSLETTER!) Patreon What If Project SWAG What If Project Community Saying No To God (Matthew's Book) "Although bumper stickers abound that propose otherwise, the Bible itself reveals that just because “God says it,” does not, in fact, mean “that settles it.” O...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 118
We're taking a break from our "To Hell With Hell" series to talk to Sarah Bessey about prayer, deconstruction, and the Evolving Faith conference. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop Sarah Bessey Sarah's Newsletter Evolving Faith Conference SPECIAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY...
Sep 28, 2020•57 min•Season 3Ep. 117
It's part 3 of our series, "To Hell With Hell" and this week we sit down with my friend Jennifer Mayeaux to talk about the spiritual trauma that many people carry that stems from the doctrine of hell. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project After Party Newsletter What If Project STORE Jennifer's Facebook Profile SPECIAL MUSIC - Will Retherford - APPLE MUSIC - SPOTIFY SERIES SPONSOR - BeADisciple.com...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 116
It's part 2 of our series, "To Hell With Hell" and today we sit down with my friend Brian McLaren to talk about creating hell on earth and the road to destruction. -- SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project STORE What If Project Newsletter Brian McLaren Pre-Order Brian's New Book SPONSER - BeADisciple.com SPECIAL MUSIC - DJ KDOT - Apple Music - Spotify - Instagram...
Sep 13, 2020•57 min•Season 3Ep. 115
It's week 1 of our brand new series, "To Hell With Hell" and today we sit down with the top NT Theologian in the galaxy, Professor NT Wright. He talks to us about the importance of background and context when reading the Bible and then applies what he teaches us to the topics of heaven, hell, and the Kingdom of God. Buckle up! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop NT Wright Surprised By Hope The New Testament in its World SPONSOR: BeADisciple.com SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb - ...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 114
In this week's episode I sit down with my friend Thomas Oord to talk about his latest book, "God Can't: Q&A". We talk about prayer and miracles and what it looks like to pray to a God who can't. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project STORE Thomas Oord Northwind Theological Seminary SPECIAL MUSIC: Before Jane ( APPLE / SPOTIFY )...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 113
It's the TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the podcast! Come celebrate with me and my friend and mentor, the guy who gave me the courage to start the podcast - BO SANDERS. We reminisce about how we met and I drop a 20 minute outro at the end where I share with you a story I wanted to share in the conversation with Bo, but didn't because I chickened out! Enjoy. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop Bo Sanders Retiring From Evangelism Vermont Hills UMC Decolonizing Evangelicalism SPECIA...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 112
In today's episode with sit down with Meg Salter to talk about the practice of mindfulness, the benefits of meditation, and how to get started with your own practice no matter what your daily schedule looks like. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project STORE Meg Salter Mind Your Life Ten Percent Happier App SPECIAL MUSIC - Will Retherford - APPLE MUSIC - SPOTIFY...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 111
This week we sit down with Lacy Borgo who wrote a book about how to talk to children about God and spiritual things. If you have kids, know kids, or envision one day having kids - this one is a game changer. Go give it a listen and visit Lacy's website! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project STORE Lacy Borgo / Good Dirt Ministries SPECIAL MUSIC - Wes Tank...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 110
In this episode we talk to my friend Neale Donald Walsch about what he learned when he had a conversation with God at the rock bottom of his life. Are you up for a challenge? To be majority stretched? Go hit play! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop Neale Donald Walsch Conversations with God SPECIAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 109
In today's episode we sit down with Chrissy Stroop to talk about her book "Empty the Pews" and the harm caused by Evangelicalism. If you struggle with any form of baggage or wounds that you picked up from the church, this episode is for you. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project STORE Chrissy Stroop Empty the Pews SPECIAL MUSIC: Before Jane ( APPLE / SPOTIFY )...
Jul 27, 2020•57 min•Season 3Ep. 108
Today we hear from my friend Steve Austin who has an incredibly inspiring story about surviving a suicide attempt and overcoming the weight of shame. If you need some encouragement to not give up, this is the episode to listen to! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project STORE Steve Austin Catching Your Breath SPECIAL MUSIC - DJ KDOT - Apple Music - Spotify - Instagram...
Jul 20, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 107
In today's episode we sit down with Jay Bakker, the son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. He shares a bit about his story and a whole lot about his own faith evolution. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop Jay Bakker Revolution Church SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb - Apple Music - Spotify...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 106
Today we sit down with Father James Martin who is a Jesuit Priest in the Catholic Church. He talks to us about some insights from a couple of his books and shares with us what he thinks Christ would say to us today as we make our way through COVID-19. It's a refreshing conversation with lots of helpful persecutive shifting ideas. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop James Martin Jesus: A Pilgrimage Building A Bridge SPECIAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPL...
Jul 06, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 105
It's part 5 of our series for Pride 2020 and today we're sitting down with my friend and co-worker from Apple, December Wells. December is a passionate advocate for people who are experiencing any kind of oppression and her voice is one that will most certainly leave the world a better place. This is a good one, friends - enjoy. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop SPECIAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY...
Jun 29, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 104
Today we sit down with my friend Justin Lee to talk about his journey to become a bridge builder between the church and the LGBTQ community. Pastors - listen up! This is a good one. SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project STORE Justin Lee Justin's YouTube Channel Supportive Community for LGBTQ People LGBTQ Bible Study SPECIAL MUSIC - DJ KDOT - Apple Music - Spotify - Instagram...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 103
This week we sit down with Amber Cantorna who helps LGBTQ people who grew up in the church overcome their shame, find their courage, and come out to the world around them to live their true and best life. I learned a lot this week and I'm sure you will too. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project STORE Amber Cantorna SPECIAL MUSIC - Wes Tank...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 102
