It's been a while. Thanks to everyone for the good vibes and love you've sent to me and my family during this heavy season of loss. In this episode I check in with y'all to share a bit about how life in the church has taught me some pretty bad habits in regards to grieving, updates about my new book (coming this Summer!), and what the plan is for the podcast this Summer and Fall. SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://amzn.to/3ldxQoA SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support BLOG POST ABOUT ...
May 01, 2023•24 min•Season 7Ep. 247
THE PODCAST WILL BE TAKING A BREAK FOR MARCH AND POSSIBLY APRIL, HERE'S WHY: I met my mom and dad at the hospital at 2am on Sunday morning and the day brought about events that have left my heart in pieces. Below is a blog post with some reflections on my dad, his life, and how he showed me my value and place in the world. I hope you’ll take the time to read it … I wrote it through tears and shaky fingers, but I want the whole world to know what he meant to me. I love you, dad. In your honor the...
Mar 09, 2023•4 min•Season 6Ep. 246
Today we are talking to Meg Jones Wall about her new book "Finding the Fool". We walk about her journey in and out of church, starting a tarot practice, what the tarot cards mean to her, picking a deck ... all the things. Pick up her book, it's (truly) unlike any other tarot book out there. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://amzn.to/3ldxQoA SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ MEG JONES WALL: http://www.megjoneswal...
Feb 27, 2023•57 min•Season 6Ep. 245
Today we're talking to Jonathan Puddle about his latest book, "Mornings With God: Daily Bible Devotional For Men". Bible? Devotional? For Men? I have lots of questions - do you? Listen in, this is a fun one. SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://amzn.to/3ldxQoA SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ JONATHAN PUDDLE: https://jonathanpuddle.com/ MORNINGS WITH GOD: https://amzn.to/3jVHWdp (SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://mus...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 244
Today we're sitting down with Pete Enns to talk about his brand new book, "Curveball". We talk about evolving thoughts concerning God and the Bible and solve the problem of evil ... all in 45 minutes. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://amzn.to/3ldxQoA SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/ PETE ENNS: https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/ CURVEBALL: https://amzn.to/3wZu6tC (SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.ap...
Feb 13, 2023•55 min•Season 6Ep. 243
Today we're sitting down with Molly Baskette to talk about her book, "How To Begin When Your World Is Ending". We talk faith faith evolution, the problem of evil, prayer, and the things Christians say in hard times when they don't know what to say. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 SUPPORT THE ...
Feb 06, 2023•51 min•Ep. 242
Today we are talking to Maria Francesca French about her new book, "Safer Than the Known Way". Friends - if you are involved in the conversation on "deconstruction" and you're in a place where you're rethinking YOUR faith ... you need this book. Maria is bringing things to the conversation that NO ONE ELSE IS. Go get it, enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=16...
Jan 30, 2023•56 min•Ep. 241
Today we talk to Austin Noll about his book, "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers". We talk Deconstruction, Youth Ministry, and ... cry nights. Cry nights? Listen in as we talk about our shared experiences of ... all the things. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproj...
Jan 23, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 240
Today we sit down with Jason Elam who (along with his wife, Brandi) put together an amazing book called "Parenting Deconstructed". We talk parenting, deconstruction, and how the 2 inform each other - go get it! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support H...
Jan 16, 2023•52 min•Season 6Ep. 239
This week we sit down with the Resident Scholar of the What If Project - Dr. AJ Levine. She recently wrote a book about the Gospels of Jesus and she's here to tell us all about it. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buym...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 238
Hey friends, thanks for dropping by - HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to the first episode of SEASON SIX of the show and the first episode of 2023. I'm calling it "The State of the Podcast Address" as we look back on where the podcast came from, where it is, and where it's headed. Enjoy and thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=gle...
Jan 02, 2023•33 min•Season 6Ep. 237
This week we sit down with Dr. Nicole Lepera (aka The Holistic Psychologist) to chat about her brand new book, "How To Meet Yourself". We talk about how we become disconnected from our authentic selves, the power that habits play in our lives, overcoming the effects of religious fundamentalism ... and so much more. I also have a CO-HOST doing the intro to the episode with me - my daughter, Jordan (5 years old), has been home sick for the last 4 days and is missing ALL of the fun school activitie...
Dec 26, 2022•59 min•Season 5Ep. 236
This is our Christmas Episode for 2022 and we're talking to Bruce Epperly about his amazing book, "From Cosmos To Cradle". We talk about the Incarnation, the historical accuracy/inaccuracy of the birth stories of Jesus, and what it all means for us in 2022 (soon to be 2023!). Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%...
Dec 19, 2022•53 min•Ep. 235
In today's episode we talk to Lizz Petters who co-hosts The Deconstructing Mama's Podcast. We talk about deconstruction, finding your own voice, and the connection between faith and anxiety. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https:...
Dec 12, 2022•57 min•Ep. 234
This week we sit down with Stefanie Caponi (founder of Moon Void Tarot) to talk about her book "Guided Tarot" and how to start a meaningful and personal tarot practice. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 233
This week we talked to Eric Scot English about his new book "UNenlightenment" - this one is a GAME CHANGER, give it a listen and pick up the book today! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject HERETIC ...
Nov 28, 2022•59 min•Season 5Ep. 232
In today's episode we sit down with Dan Henderson to talk about his new book, "Confessions of a Recovering Evangelical". Dan brings a UNIQUE perspective to the big topics of deconstruction, reconstruction ... and all the things. ENJOY! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 231
In this episode Darrell Epp talks to us about his book of poems, "Permanent Smoke". He reads some of his poems for us, tells us the story behind them, and talks to us about the art of telling a story. Go get it! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A ...
Nov 14, 2022•53 min•Season 5Ep. 230
Today's guest is Jonathan Foster who recently turned his doctoral dissertation into a book - a book about a theology of consent and the bringing together of mimetic theory and open and relational theology ... WHAT?! Yup, check it out! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/...
Nov 07, 2022•56 min•Season 5Ep. 229
Happy Halloween, friends. Today we are talking to Brittany Muller about tarot cards and her amazing book, "The Contemplative Tarot" where she shows how tarot cards intersect with the Bible. This is a good one, enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ...
Oct 31, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 228
This week we are talking to Gabriel Gordon about his book "God Speaks" where he helps us rethink terms like "inspiration" and "inerrancy" and reimagine what the Bible is. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.c...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 227
Today we sit down with fellow podcaster Brandi Stanley to talk about her spiritual journey and work at "This Plus That". This is a good one (they all are!), enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproje...
Oct 17, 2022•53 min•Season 5Ep. 226
Today we talk to one of my favorite people, Carolyn Custis James, about her book "Malestrom" where she talks about how Jesus dismantles patriarchy and redefines what it means to be a man. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://w...
Oct 10, 2022•57 min•Season 5Ep. 225
Today we are sitting down with Bruce Epperly to talk about his incredible book, "The Elephant Is Running", which explores the important topic of religious pluralism and how you can be the follower of one religion (ex. Christianity) while allowing other religions to inform your faith. This is a good one, enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&spref...
Oct 03, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 224
This week we sit down with Karl Forehand to talk about his new book, "Out Into The Desert" where he and his wife Laura talk about thriving outside the box of organized religion and the need to reimagine church. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY...
Sep 26, 2022•47 min•Season 5Ep. 223
Today we sit down with Bart Ehrman to talk about his latest book, "Journeys to Heaven and Hell". We talk about The Apocalypse of Peter, Jesus' understanding of hell, and the idea of Jesus going to hell after his crucifixion and before his resurrection to do ... something. It's all here, enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+...
Sep 19, 2022•45 min•Season 5Ep. 222
This week I sit down with my friend Sebene Selassie who is a meditation teacher and the author of "You Belong" to talk to me about some things I'm wrestling with in my everyday life while on my journey to become (what I call) a more complete and full human being. Listen in on our convo, I think you'll find it helpful! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&a...
Sep 12, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 221
In this week's episode the Naked Pastor talks to us about all things social media, comment sections, and building sustainable virtual community. Check it out and I hope you find some takeaways to apply to your own social media platforms! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON: https://www.patreon.c...
Sep 05, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 220
It's the 4 year anniversary of the podcast! AND we have an amazing conversation with Ellen Compton about how some of the best things of life happen in the dark. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifp...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 219
This week we sit down with Zach Bolen who is the front man for the band "Citizens" and used to be on staff at Mars Hill with Mark Driscoll. Listen in as Zach tells us about his experience at Mars Hill and what deconstruction has looked like for him. Enjoy! -- SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 PATREON:...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 218
