Friends, this week we sit down with Dana Hicks to talk about his latest book, "The Quest for Thin Places: How to Find Spirituality After Deconstruction". We talk about our spiritual journeys, learning to dance in the liminal places, and exploring new ways to be in the world. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

DANA HICKS: https://www.danahicks.blog/

THE QUEST FOR THIN PLACES: https://www.amazon.com/Quest-Thin-Places-Spirituality-Deconstruction/dp/195867057X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QQ9V603G37DQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._aZDCO90FG8WPJmQtr91PlxzRvatuuvl6GhJkjIbsk8Y4ZeQjxH7OCbSVrEgy1uvK6CBbMHb6NY_lLF9YFVqMMHhpjBYPSuf0Y3D97_xtAi-WAMvN80ftcf6oiMrDvMCL7MSStZ3OeUs3JIp1frneD2sCzrPWDcLF1RB0O5YMCwPUssvmY85Tk3PzJsXtE7ACF294EvriRjNOIygmk-QpMtNPXJSZBPImS6ZNarKmrk.LlGEgzPXsmsOhnOSwHYf8Fy_Koxmcv4QSmltg4Z4jsE&dib_tag=se&keywords=dana+hicks&qid=1756899420&sprefix=%2Caps%2C135&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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This week we are talking to Michelle Felice about her book "Throw Another Pebble On The Pile". She tells us about her leadership journey in the church and what it's looking like for her to continue to learn to love in the midst of the divisive times we're in. Pour a cup of coffee and join us at her table - this is a good one.

SHOW NOTES:

MICHELLE FELICE: https://www.throwanotherpebble.com/

THROW ANOHTER PEBBLE ON THE PILE: https://www.amazon.com/Throw-Another-Pebble-Pile-Leadership/dp/1038321670/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ARN58ORUOK3F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._oD-3bHu6pO1K8dHt4mmkCf_5XEmVmCrA23-nktQDg-BmmVDTwOODTtfb5F-78fq.mz7wwATU1ZXjTigjJgD2nbbgJPkl4vqfam8pcgXl3WI&dib_tag=se&keywords=michelle+felice&qid=1756303266&sprefix=%2Caps%2C139&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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ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art

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This week we're talking to Brandon Andress about his book, "Deep Calls to Deep". We talk about navigating these divisive times with a mindset of love and what it looks like to hold our values differently than the way the world might expect us to. This one will challenge you! Enjoy.

SHOW NOTES:

BRANDON ANDRESS: https://www.brandonandress.com/

DEEP CALLS TO DEEP: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Calls-Brandon-Andress-ebook/dp/B0DLLKH7MM/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2BW62GBD9GYI4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.REfsXu4haPjV8ochRZxcIIKNBaODj-y-A0SQ74oxobjbCB21BI9iitXNds7G9yZU6-O37t7six3tktc0iHCNqEXcilQRWl_D9h6VCea7QGnM0up5JJJqz0-6EM4WtDIQ.Syk0NKPl8XJ_lC55xk3gjJw2KbiGLNwIn55kRtumSaw&dib_tag=se&keywords=brandon+andress&qid=1753968598&sprefix=brandon+andress%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-2

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

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This week we're talking to Kurt Gray about his book, "Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground". We talk about finding the humanity in all people, how we often misinterpret the intentions of "the other side" ... and so much more. If you're trying to find a different way to exist in these divisive moments, this one will challenge you and change you. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

KURT GRAY: https://kurtjgray.com

OUTRAGED: https://www.amazon.com/Outraged-Morality-Politics-Common-Ground/dp/0593317432/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17P1WKP1Q7M7L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FYdn5Pxj0R6cqGSUWRznHfIyIbR0sEphWwlKncK3GrVfkGgSk1BzfpQG_R0Pk9Ag3NE8qZOcgG0V4OFlScWvbuRziynlA1f5FLa90CubfkESsuOftsPkoTC9_v1bo-Cj0BSFrB8oDrngLq62xlVM3836K8tZvIlsYOMA8djGeFG6c_a3MYkrXD0uhRGMuR42KM_ZXBMvrOValXX1N6J5vS6bdKi7inMJ_prD1RxMGjU.yU1z2FCoEASGoMjtjxrZXxHjXXNd733YEzUnWGK1mlw&dib_tag=se&keywords=kurt+gray&qid=1749321683&sprefix=kurt+gr%2Caps%2C130&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

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

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

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

This week we are talking to my friend and long time listener of the podcast, Stacy Singledecker. Stacy joined me to share a bit about her faith journey and how her thoughts about God have evolved over the years. If you find yourself in a place where your own thoughts about God are expanding beyond the box you were raised - Stacy's story will be medicine for your soul. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

STACY SINGLEDECKER: https://www.instagram.com/stacy_singledecker?igsh=ZXk0ZThrM2Q2eHp2

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 / BLOG: https://whatifproject.substack.com/

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

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

This week we are talking to Jon Paul Sydnor about his book "The Great Open Dance". We explore the idea of "progressive theology" being a "theology of progress" and what it looks like to move foward in a world that is spinning it's wheels in the muds of division, judgement, hatred, etc. Looking for some hope in these divided times? This one will help!

SHOW NOTES:

JON PAUL SYDNOR: https://jonpaulsydnor.substack.com

THE GREAT OPEN DANCE: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Open-Dance-Progressive-Christian/dp/1666775150/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MR3JYEPMNI8S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bh9par1I1FbbXCXY3OASu0dRKfx1jsnHlXMDwYq2TjovYVtDWmW-Sx9dUO5FeoC3bTfiIlB0HXMtLE7rk26gz42ZJT_0EUtayRgacYCMxlo.ImtbEkAiinoqL56_bFqmCcqGjNaNENMUXJUd3U1P4eU&dib_tag=se&keywords=paul+sydnor&qid=1748029526&sprefix=%2Caps%2C132&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

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

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This week Carl McColman is back on the show to talk to us about his journey with the Bible and what it means to read the Bible and engage with it's many stories like a Mystic. If your relationship with the Bible is tangled and complicated, this will help!

SHOW NOTES:

CARL MCCOLMAN: https://www.anamchara.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKcOq1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5OUJ0dDBvdk5vMU5TY0VUAR6L-1_SeZMviPugSo0_H_orgDtXJbIgULZSFn_Je0x5oYYZveJg98wYivc7EQ_aem_uy2_FIlq3o6tN0aIlCI5Zg

READ THE BIBLE LIKE A MYSTIC: https://www.anamchara.com/product/read-the-bible-like-a-mystic/

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 / BLOG: https://whatifproject.substack.com/

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

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

This week we're talking to Brendan Barca who co-wrote a book with his wife called, "The Daily Buddhist" where over the course of 366 days they take us into the heart of Buddhism and how it can help us live a more happy, free, mindful life. Looking for a book to help you jumpstart your days with some fresh perspective? Go get it!

SHOW NOTES:

BRENDAN BARCA: https://brendanbarca.com

THE DAILY BUDDHIST: https://thedailybuddhist.net

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 / BLOG: https://whatifproject.substack.com/

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

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

Hello friends, this is our SECOND check in - a time of flipping on the mic and catching up with you, sharing a bit of what's going on in my life. And I'd love to hear what's going on in yours, email me at [email protected] - I will answer!

Here are some links, peace! ...

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 / BLOG: https://whatifproject.substack.com/

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

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

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This week we're talking to Thomas Oord and Chad Bahl about Amipotence (ami ... who?!) and the power of love in a divided world. This one is a game-changer - enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

THOMAS OORD: https://thomasjayoord.com

CHAD BAHL: https://www.facebook.com/chad.bahl

AMIPOTENCE: https://www.amazon.com/Amipotence-Support-Criticism-Expansion-Application/dp/1958670839/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2YP736L9M14Y3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Byil3cWkZAaH1ipyiq4yDThfamL4_8pLqb1eVBQu6iLlgQsQazDy2sNi9xqk3wNAQKgjoNenW2DjOPAC8sdy46xIs2dlHVCbNdxed8cDCCyHI2yMFeMUAGbLDR6Ttwtw.xTL1k4tPjoYiD4K8OTUTQhUyP_2i0Wd2yvWFqsQ87_w&dib_tag=se&keywords=amipotence&qid=1745684297&sprefix=amipo%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-2

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

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

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

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