In this week's episode we sit down with Forrest Clay to talk about the upcoming release of his brand new album and the evolution of his faith. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP (ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED!) - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (FORREST CLAY) - https://music.apple.com/us/arti...
Jul 19, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 160
In this week's episode we sit down with David Brakke to talk about the Gnostic Christians and what the term "heresy" really means. SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP (ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED!) - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ DAVID BRAKKE - https://history.osu.edu/people/brakke.2 JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (FORREST CLA...
Jul 12, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 159
In today's episode we sit down with one of our favorites, John Dominic Crossan, to talk about the violence of God in the Bible. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP (ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED!) - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ DOM - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJohnDominicCrossan JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (DJ K...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 158
In this week's episode we sit down with one of the most creative people I've ever spoken to - Mari Andrew. She talks to us about her new book, "My Inner Sky", and has a word of encouragement for all the creative people out there. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP (ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED!) - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ MARI ANDREW - https://bymariandrew.com MY INNER SKY...
Jun 28, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 157
In this week's episode we sit down with Sophia Hayden who is in seminary at Iliff School of Theology learning all about the Apostle Paul. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP (ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED!) - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ SOPHIA HAYDEN - https://www.facebook.com/sophie.hayden JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSI...
Jun 21, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 156
This is the episode you've been waiting for. Drop in on my chat with Bart Ehrman as we talk about the diversity of early Christianity, the formation of the New Testament Canon, and his advice for people who grew up in Evangelicalism and are realizing that there's so much more to the story than they've been told. SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP (ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED!) - https://www.bonfire.co...
Jun 14, 2021•53 min•Season 4Ep. 155
In this episode we talk to Sheila Gregoire about her book, "The Great Sex Rescue". Sheila helps us begin to uncover some of the lies many of us have been taught about sex and shows us how to begin building a healthier understanding of it. ** Trigger Warning - depending on your past experiences some of the topics we cover in this episode could bring up past trauma (ex. Marital Rape). -- SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/what...
Jun 07, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 154
Today we sit down with my friend Ben DeLong to talk about his faith journey and his encounter with the God in his closet. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC SHOP (ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED!) - https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ BEN DELONG - https://www.bdelong.com/blog BEN'S BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/Theres-God-Closet-Encountering-Skeletons-ebook/dp/B07XSD13HD/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&...
May 31, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 153
This week we continue our discussion about Gnosticism, the Gnostic texts, and all sorts of heretical things with special guest, Elaine Pagels. Enjoy. SHOW NOTES: GOFUNDME - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-my-friend-who-lost-everything-in-a-house-fire?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&fbclid=IwAR2_hjqq9kxtLQfDn5ecdxwHUNXi6FZ5-hMb7xIXJXOjpWJoG_nchr9ELTg PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 152
My friend's father recently lost everything in a house fire. We started up a GoFundMe for him - any little bit will help. No amount is too small. Please consider giving and/or sharing the link on your social media platforms. THANK YOU and much love to you all. LINK: https://gofund.me/48b2a107
May 20, 2021•4 min
In this week's episode I sit down with my friend from seminary to talk about his latest book, "The Deeply Formed Life". We talk about prayer, meditation, race, virtual community, and more! Enjoy. SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject RICH VILLODAS - https://www.richvillodas.com NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP - https://newlife.nyc THE DEEPLY FORMED LIFE - https://www.amazon.com/Deeply-Formed-Life-Transformative-Values/dp/0525...
May 17, 2021•52 min•Season 4Ep. 151
Today we sit down with my friend Jared Byas to talk about his latest book, "Love Matters More". Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject JARED BYAS - https://www.jaredbyas.com THE BIBLE FOR NORMAL PEOPLE - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-for-normal-people/id1215420422 JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (DEREK WEBB) - https://music.apple.com...
May 10, 2021•57 min•Season 4Ep. 150
This week my friend Joshua Casey drops by to talk to us about his new book "Tracking Desire" and his faith journey. Enjoy! PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject JOSHUA CASEY - https://joshuamcasey.com JOIN THE COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatifprojectcommunity SPECIAL MUSIC (SEMLER) - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/semler/282931046...
May 03, 2021•53 min•Season 4Ep. 149
In this week's episode we sit down with my Hermeneutics Professor from seminary to talk about the Bible and the multiple ways to read it. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Dr. Stephen Bailey Paul Ricoeur on Hermeneutics SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb - Apple Music - Spotify...
Apr 26, 2021•57 min•Season 4Ep. 148
This is the FIRST of many discussions to come throughout 2021 on the topic of Gnosticism and some of the forbidden Scriptures that were deemed heretical in the early days of Christianity. In this episode I reconnect with Shawn Garan (my friend from seminary!) and we talk about his recent studies regarding Gnosticism and the Gospels of Thomas and Mary. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Shawn Garan Shawn's Podcast SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MU...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 147
Today professor Eric Smith takes us to school and talks to us about his book, "Paul the Progressive?" If you have a love hate relationship with the Apostle Paul (like I do - mostly hate!) this episode is a game changer! SHOW NOTES Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Heretic Shop Eric Smith Paul the Progressive? Special Music: Forrest Clay - APPLE MUSIC - SPOTIFY...
Apr 12, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 146
In today's episode the resident Priest of the What If Project podcast drops by to talk to us about his latest book, "Learning to Pray". SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop James Martin Learning to Pray SPECIAL MUSIC: Before Jane ( APPLE / SPOTIFY )...
Apr 05, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 145
It's Good Friday and today we talk to my friend Diana Butler Bass about her latest book, "Freeing Jesus". If you have ever wondered what Jesus "saved" us from when he died - this episode is for you. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop Diana Butler Bass Freeing Jesus SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb - Apple Music - Spotify...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 144
Today we sit down with Chris Kratzer to talk about his book "Leatherbound Terrorism" and the abuse inflicted by conservative evangelicalism. SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Chris Kratzer Leatherbound Terrorism Grace Is Brave . Be Brave. (PODCAST) SPECIAL MUSIC: Semler - Apple Music - Spotify...
Mar 29, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 143
In today's episode we sit down with Tish Harrison Warren to talk about her new book, "Prayer in the Night". If you have ever struggled to pray through a time or season of grief, this episode is for you. Much love, you're not alone! SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Tish Harrison Warren Prayer in the Night SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY...
Mar 22, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 142
Brandon and I went to high school together and today he drops by the show to talk to us about his latest book, "The Wages of Grace". This is a good one (and so is the book - go buy it!). SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Brandon Dragan The Wages of Grace SPECIAL MUSIC: Semler - Apple Music - Spotify...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 141
In today's episode Marc Brettler talks to us about the book he wrote with AJ Levine, "The Bible With And Without Jesus". Marc is an expert in the Old Testament and today he takes us to school and gives us a glimpse into reading the Bible through the eyes of Jewish people. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Marc Brettler The Bible With And Without Jesus SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb - Apple Music - Spotify...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 140
In today's episode AJ Levine comes back to the show to talk to us about the new book she wrote with Marc Brettler (next week's guest!) called "The Bible With and Without Jesus". Enjoy! SHOW NOTES Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Amy-Jill Levine The Bible With And Without Jesus SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY...
Mar 01, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 139
In this week's episode we talk to Dr. Kim O'Reilly about her book, "We Love You, But You're Going To Hell". If you are affirming of LGBTQ people, but have fiends or family who aren't ... this episode will give you some helpful tools for your tool belt. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Kim O'Reilly We Love You, But You're Going To Hell Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop SPECIAL MUSIC - Will Retherford - APPLE MUSIC - SPOTIFY...
Feb 22, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 138
In this week's episode with sit down with meditation teacher, Sebene Selassie. Sebene wrote a book called "You Belong" and you should go buy it NOW. If you've ever felt like you don't fit in or don't belong, this episode is for YOU. SHOW NOTES: Sebene Selassie You Belong Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY...
Feb 15, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 137
The GOAT, Peter Rollins joins us on the show today to talk to us about his upcoming virtual course, "Atheism For Lent". Want in? Listen to this BEFORE February 12, 2021 and click HERE for a chance to win a ticket - we're giving away THREE FOR FREE! SHOW NOTES Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Peter Rollins Atheism For Lent SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb - Apple Music - Spotify...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 136
In today's episode I talk to Diana Gruver about her new book, "Companions in the Darkness" where she tells us the stories of 7 different saints who struggled with depression and anxiety. I hope it encourages you! SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Atheism For Lent Giveaway Diana Gruver Companions in the Darkness SPECIAL MUSIC: Forrest Clay - Apple Music - Spotify...
Feb 01, 2021•50 min•Season 4Ep. 135
Today we talk to my friend Bob Doto who wrote a book called "Sitting With Spirits" where he explores how the margins of the church have thought about the Spirit world throughout history. Buckle up and enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee What If Project Community Heretic Shop Bob Doto Sitting With Spirits SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN I WISH MUSIC VIDEO APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY...
Jan 25, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 134
I met Kelley at the Wild Goose Festival and she's jumping on the show today to talk to us about spiritual direction, contemplative prayer, and living a life that is free of resistance. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community Heretic Shop Kelley Weber SPECIAL MUSIC - DJ KDOT - Apple Music - Spotify - Instagram...
Jan 18, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 133
My friend Brian McLaren released a new book called " Faith After Doubt " and he dropped by to talk about it. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Patreon What If Project Community What If Project STORE What If Project Newsletter Brian McLaren SPECIAL MUSIC: Before Jane ( APPLE / SPOTIFY )...
Jan 11, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 132
