What If Project

Today we are talking to Suneel Gupta about his amazing book, "Everyday Dharma" where he shares 8 essential practices to aid us in discovering joy, success, and meaning in everything we do. As you enter 2024 are you struggling to find your essence? Your purpose? The thing you're wired to do? Do you feel stuck? At a crossroads? Filled with uncertainty about your meaning? Tune in as we learn from Suneel about the ancient Hindu philosophy of Dharma and what it has to do with ALL OF US in 2024. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

SUNEEL GUPTA: https://www.instagram.com/suneelgupta/

EVERYDAY DHARMA: https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Dharma-Essential-Practices-Everything/dp/0063143879/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0?pd_rd_w=zRWdE&content-id=amzn1.sym.225b4624-972d-4629-9040-f1bf9923dd95%3Aamzn1.symc.40e6a10e-cbc4-4fa5-81e3-4435ff64d03b&pf_rd_p=225b4624-972d-4629-9040-f1bf9923dd95&pf_rd_r=33CBZDMW75E074RCPC65&pd_rd_wg=kRcUj&pd_rd_r=6ce2f201-32e2-4749-a4fd-d3a7dcac7d3d&pd_rd_i=0063143879

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Spring Gang (Artist) / Dogs and Bones (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

Today we're sitting down with Karen Shock to talk about her book, "Too Much and Not Enough". We talk faith evolution, deconstruction, and how voicing our deepest questions can actually be the most freeing, holy, and magical thing we could ever do. If you're in a place where your faith is growing and shifting and moving ... this one is for you!

SHOW NOTES:

KAREN SHOCK: https://www.karenruthshock.com/

TOO MUCH AND NOT ENOUGH: https://www.karenruthshock.com/book

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

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SPECIAL MUSIC: PØW (Artist) / Olivie (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

Today we're talking to Neil Douglas-Klotz about his book, "Revelations of the Aramaic Jesus: Hidden Teachings on Life and Death". Yes, ancient translations of the Bible were written in Hebrew and Greek, BUT Jesus's native tongue was ARAMAIC - what does that mean? Why is it important? Listen in and ENJOY.

SHOW NOTES:

NEIL DOUGLAS-KLOTZ: https://abwoon.org

REVELATIONS OF THE ARAMAIC JESUS: https://abwoon.org/books/revelations-of-the-aramaic-jesus/

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

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SPECIAL MUSIC: FLYIN (Artist) / Slam Dunk (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

Welcome to a NEW YEAR and SEASON SEVEN of the show - can you believe it? To celebrate we're kicking off a series where for the next EIGHT DAYS we will release a new episode EVERY DAY. The series is called "New Ideas For the New Year" and we're starting with Stefanie Caponi who is talking to us about all things ASTROLOGY as she reads my birth chart for me and shares how you can read yours too. The episode is also up on YouTube, which might help you better grasp what she's sharing because she mirrored my birth chart onto the screen so you could see what she was referring to. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

STEFANIE CAPONI: https://moonvoidtarot.com/

GUIDED ASTROLOGY: https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Astrology-Workbook-Step-Step/dp/0593690540/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3E6CFHJMV4B47&keywords=guided+tarot+stefanie+caponi&qid=1701099075&sprefix=stefanie+cap%2Caps%2C234&sr=8-6

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

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SPECIAL MUSIC:  Daniel Fridell and Sven Lindvall (Artist) / Whiskey Saved My Soul (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

Merry Christmas friends, and welcome to the last episode of 2023 AND the last episode of season 6 of the show. Today we're chatting with Alexander John Shaia about the history of Santa Claus. IMPORTANT NOTE: this episode is not for young ears as we talk about some sensitive topics revolving around Santa Claus and the myths surrounding his story. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

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

WHEN SANTA WAS A SHAMAN (book I mentioned at the beginning): https://www.amazon.com/When-Santa-Was-Shaman-Christmas/dp/156718765X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SOWB8EVZ011X&keywords=when+santa+was+a+shaman&qid=1701747027&sprefix=when+santa+was+a+shaman%2Caps%2C295&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

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Jordin Sparks (Artist) / Angels We Have Heard on High (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week Mark Feldmeir stops by the show to talk to us about his book "Life After God" and what it looks like to find faith when the God you were handed growing up can't stand up against the questions you have as an adult. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

MARK FELDMEIR: https://www.markfeldmeir.com

LIFE AFTER GOD: https://www.markfeldmeir.com/1640-2/

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

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Mindserver Unlimited (Artist) / BALANCED (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week we're talking to Shannon Kearns about his book, "In the Margins" and what unique insights our transgender friends bring to the Scriptures. This book (and convo!) will stretch you, inspire you, and give you some fresh perspective on some very familiar passages/stories of the Bible. You read? Let's do it!

SHOW NOTES:

SHANNON KEARNS: https://www.shannontlkearns.com/

IN THE MARGINS: https://www.amazon.com/Margins-Transgender-Mans-Journey-Scripture/dp/0802879489/ref=sr_1_1?crid=731VHCLLJGVE&keywords=shannon+kearns&qid=1700515363&sprefix=sh%2Caps%2C301&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

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SPECIAL MUSIC:  I'MIN (Artist) / Subtle Flavor (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week we're talking to Nicole LePera aka The Holistic Psychologist about her newest book, "How to Be the Love You Seek". Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

NICOLE LEPERA: https://theholisticpsychologist.com

HOW TO BE THE LOVE YOU SEEK: https://howtobetheloveyouseek.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

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Spring Gang (Artist) / Can't Help It (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week we sit down with FIVE contributors to the amazing book, "Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree" and talk about the importance of listening and learning from faiths other than our own. This is a GOOD ONE!

SHOW NOTES:

KEITH GILES: https://www.facebook.com/keithagiles

HURUNNESSA FARIAD: https://www.facebook.com/hurie.fariad

CALEB GILLELAND: https://www.facebook.com/caleb.gilleland

HEATHER HAMILTON: https://www.facebook.com/heatherhamilton

DUNCAN PILE: https://www.facebook.com/duncan.pile

SITTING IN THE SHADE OF ANOTHER TREE: https://www.amazon.com/Sitting-Shade-Another-Tree-Listening/dp/B0CJ49HV8R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OWJRKZONV911&keywords=sitting+in+the+shade+of+another+tree&qid=1699462098&sprefix=sitting+in+the+shade%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1

MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1696259826&sr=8-1

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Bonkers Beat Club (Artist) / Just Like the Sun (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week we talk to Andrew Lang about his amazing book, "Unmasking the Inner Critic". We talk about the inherent goodness that is planted in us all and what to do when we realize that it's been covered up by the baggage we pick up in life. Lots of practical stuff in here mixed with (what I think is!) some pretty good theology. Check it out!

SHOW NOTES:

ANDREW LANG: https://www.andrewglang.com

UNMASKING THE INNER CRITIC: https://www.andrewglang.com/unmaskingtheinnercritic

MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1696259826&sr=8-1

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Torii Wolf (Artist) / Bright Blue Diamonds (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com