What If Project

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: https://whatifproject.substack.com

ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art

SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support

SPECIAL MUSIC: Martin Klem (Artist) / Prime Time (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

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-ebook/dp/B0DFQXLSG2/ref=sr_1_6?crid=7X6QWGHV3WWX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DtvX1CQo5XC7nHqaQ6u5vThLrhDe9Us_vFaObGskcthHWyfVXOGr4ri82yDhD1GNPXKfWNdjAoMSlbRU3yx2oZ_PE6L1MFr0GokNrQryket8VR7ZbOPr9ILpcJ1MhR3qX5qbl6jWHpyh8ftAqiALmGPT0_RNS3NS1XpD904bd4J-bVwhkG9qctcT0f06qPTrUE-SiNBqeQhO0ZkN7nLCQARFDstY-hH8TnyrdD-LsqZKUofiIx-e-aGJLujOwunK_35xwj9CS_IOInteiOmVWZ5xovFhbP-nrd78AyV9h0A.YixV9vcGHWuOxrojN090dbadutd06Hqm8P5f5_2RWUk&dib_tag=se&keywords=mr+bingley&qid=1725417504&sprefix=mr+bin%2Caps%2C320&sr=8-6

MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships-ebook/dp/B0C7K7ZJSY/ref=sr_1_2?crid=737CI3D8GWH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sRmDT72A5RqOhKT0yxHOTOMx-nbOpsKaS9dPeDmpPZzGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.YAGpfw_LCwi1Qngciot3wfQTf_5P70osQ3NHAP9p9gE&dib_tag=se&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1731266530&sprefix=glenn+siepert%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-2

ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art

SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support

SPECIAL MUSIC: Matt Large (Artist) / My Favorite Time of the Year (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

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.1vTnwZaKWa3RxXqhwdimasiPM1VWRsAnvxdrITmIvTc&dib_tag=se&keywords=alien+phonics+primer&qid=1726672140&sprefix=alien+phonics%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1

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 

ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art

SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support

SPECIAL MUSIC: Timothy Infinite (Artist) / Humid (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

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-DIcLhycGaxcOahbDsfGJdAVACYhZsjqc9E6ehsUaSCipN_qRFHEltA4sr7EMJHhobWPlsAt4KHA9_qSLHZWe0ox7QGeZzJ7tN9QwRdKrCSk1e3scoclgDpWvzM4gpBKZxBCyIPpPiPhOYUaxX0HfW0d_rMcBLVn49tdmuarUsz0sxVuNrduiXo2vmIZhT6qQTAPcKtzGAnZjiBswAYtbBQpPaureGQeS4cJ_M3G78SZrsSbicz8OKWmdiscpG2fH0qkzOwY6wIf9saQgg.Jy5dzlO1vGmPweT-FJ6SRat0WCOhD5kYYZluLBg4tTM&dib_tag=se&keywords=neil+douglas-klotz&qid=1729024643&sprefix=neil+douglas-klot%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-2

- SHIFT COURSE: https://theshiftnetwork.com/course/01NDouglasKlotz01_24

ALEXANDER JOHN SHAIA: https://www.quadratos.org

- HEART AND MIND: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Mind-Four-Gospel-Journey-Transformation/dp/1734823453/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21DSXYO3M8RGS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1kHFZSYLRE4nuuDen3b3kCdRvAr4ZQhh1yZmSj-oCFQzx8T4LLGYdPpmU6i147zwlocd1ZV-c202uptJdLnNem8h1OhmHZa4Edb-VPaTYmWThMqSuflVb62GhNq1xvhuSAbpL840F8sS5uMhRxHECVrDN6gX9ZZbhDHA7FJP_ahnHyzOHaeGmb_zya-5TCEkjpXD6mXOvI-3A3AM2CseD8drZ67I2s1OEQGhXIR0nEY.buVYwcQEA4otjnBEodVQCYVA8TUBjzISz72TNSmKxNg&dib_tag=se&keywords=ALEXANDER+JOHN+SHAIA&qid=1729024735&sprefix=alexander+john+shaia%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1

- SHIFT COURSE: https://shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/wmcGS/a26972/

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

ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art

SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support

SPECIAL MUSIC: Lukas Got Lucky (Artist) / Light Up The Sky (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

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=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hYZgbBX0nIVCsN8nR3iJUF1KHadxMhbPmGz36RX2uVOHwV4XZZ1ckJyzAfM2bxma3KhTqBbnUw7QCLb4c-uXhYS49SVQ4KIi3jED6HzXSPLAlldF9jOAjbE2O3wlvmoWjnjNJ-gFUtUkr2wsvHjpl-nUAjCkJUVLrqQhFW9zxDrEPWi1jheNet6sblT_DLE8IpqqhkM5K6n6TDWBbA04QD9mlXuovaPGjaqwNrxUCvgqIYqZ055ulXwyzAtzyCQd0yU19eBmR7-6zhVKcZW9XR99IzVlSpyzMeC7QtvPXNY.uujY-OsQNJVT1C_x6Gp_gl3NZ_QkMSj4nI34HErPhwM&qid=1725998931&sr=8-1

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

ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art

SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support

SPECIAL MUSIC: Ryan James Carr (Artist) / Back On Track (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

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FAMILY FIRST: https://www.instagram.com/familyfirsthsa?igsh=djhqNGdjbWZoNGxw

BUILDING BLOCKS CONFERENCE: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAUMqLKv9iN/?igsh=MTVvOHRxY3hwOWF3MA==

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+siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1

ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art

SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support

SPECIAL MUSIC: Cushy (Artist) / Down South (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

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+%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

SPECIAL MUSIC: Ryan James Carr (Artist) / Woke Up In Vienna (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

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://whatifproject.substack.com

ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art

SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support

SPECIAL MUSIC: Staffan Carlen (Artist) / Feels Like Summer (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

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+%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1

ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art

SUBSTACK: https://whatifproject.substack.com/

SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support

SPECIAL MUSIC: Ryan James Carr (Artist) / Lend a Hand (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

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&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1

ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art 

SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support

SPECIAL MUSIC: Queerly Beloved / Used w/ Persmission by Amanda Udis-Kessler (originator of music and lyrics)