What If Project

By Dr. Glenn SiepertReligion & Spirituality Christianity Spirituality

What If Project episodes

May 19, 2025 Check In 1: Summer Is Coming, Art Is Fun, And (Minor) Tweaks To The Podcast
Friends, starting next week I'm tweaking something on the podcast that will lead to an experiment with these bi-monthly check ins. In this check in I talk about these check ins, Jordan's upcoming Summer break, art, Patreon, and an idea I'm kicking around for 2026. 2026? What? Yes, I think far in advance. HA! Check it out, tell me what you think. Much love.
This week we are talking to John A. Powell about his book, "The Power of Bridging". We talk about unity and what it looks like to create a world (in these very divisive times!) where everyone belongs. This one will challenge you and (hopefully!) inspire you. Enjoy, and much love!
SHOW NOTES:
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
23 min
May 11, 2025 Episode 333: Felicia Murrell - What If There's Another Way To Be?
This week we talk to Felicia Murrell about her book, "AND: The Restorative Power of Love in an Either/Or World" and let me tell you - this is the most important conversation I've EVER had on the podcast. 333 episodes in and this one stands above the others in terms of thougths that helped shape me, mold me, comfort me, challenge me, and make me feel less alone and less crazy. Felicia is doing amazing work in the world to lengthen tables, take down walls, and create a community where (quite literally) everyone is welcome. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
FELICIA MURRELL: https://feliciamurrell.com
AND: https://www.amazon.com/Restorative-Power-Love-Either-World/dp/B0C8C9VC1R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NZJA3IB8DPIL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.x-LmedTbUEXT8_jMJtTbJPRSDWdBgIbv91gHfHpCAzpAEe_32mPRmOPZ6nZp2MbBzE9wjwFWJenHZSTOBKD6WrohC2OOGmBwXSc3yaMTUcuESOOZ0Yz3UlmKbUt2x2XOsuzvYDGt6crZ1UzhaJGZxDYryn5VwE5yS9Lqzcj9A4O5YCo8AMRR1U_ca5FX502bqlekPu-JXMEO09Aiz8o5NH8Rwl_KdtWiYEQvn69Pf7U.lHdDNgHqLt5E7Tnr2Z2hzY7Zz_uD2k0KC0jYYAYsbLg&dib_tag=se&keywords=felicia+murrell&qid=1742148430&sprefix=%2Caps%2C96&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
SPECIAL MUSIC: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: WEOB8PQEAOJ8EO1L Andrey Rossi (Artist) / Seize The Day (Song Name)
1 hr 8 min
April 27, 2025 Episode 332: Blair Coyle - What If Resurrection Is About Losing Your Religion To Find True Life?
This week we're talking to Blair Coyle. Blair is a singer and songwriter who creates beautiful music that is birthed out of his faith deconstruction / evolution. Today he talks to us about his music, his journey, and how his understanding of God and faith have evolved. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
BLAIR COYLE: https://www.blaircoylemusic.com
APOSTASY ANTHEMS: https://music.apple.com/us/album/apostasy-anthems-ep/1781442509
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
SPECIAL MUSIC: (used with permission from the artist, Blair Coyle - INTRO: Winds of October / OUTRO: Looking for the Light)
58 min
April 13, 2025 Episode 331: Liz Charlotte Grant - What If We Saw The Bible As A Beautiful Masterwork Of Ancient Art?
Is it possible to continue to find value in the Bible when you no longer see the Bible as the inerrant, perfect, almighty Word of God? Is it possible for the Bible to continue to speak into our lives post-Evangelicalism? Is it possible for the Bible to be MORE than you ever imagined it could be? This week we talk to Liz Charlotte Grant about her amazing book, "Knock at the Sky". Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
LIZ CHARLOTTE GRANT: https://lizcharlotte.com
KNOCK AT THE SKY: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802883753/?bestFormat=true&k=knock%20at%20the%20sky%20liz%20charlotte%20grant&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k1_1_14&crid=1BDSZKDVR9DEI&sprefix=liz%20charlotte%20
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
SPECIAL MUSIC: FLYIN (Artist) / GO HIGHER (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
58 min
March 30, 2025 Episode 330: Larry Jordan - What If We Were To Hold Our Beliefs More Loosely?
This week we're talking to Larry Jordan about his book, "THE WAY" and wondering how the world might change if we allowed our beliefs to rest in our open palms instead of our closed fists ... if we asked more questions of those who see things differently instead of making more declarations about how we're right and they're wrong. This one will stretch you - enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
LARRY JORDAN: https://larryjordanauthor.com
THE WAY: https://larryjordanauthor.com/product/the-way-meaningful-spirituality-for-a-modern-world
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
SPECIAL MUSIC: FLYIN (Artist) / GO HIGHER (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
1 hr 4 min
March 16, 2025 Episode 329: Neil Douglas-Klotz - What If We've Misunderstood Much Of What Jesus Was Talking About?
This week Neil Douglas-Klotz is back on the show to talk about his new book, "The Aramaic Jesus Book of Days". We talk about the person and teachings of Jesus and how when looked at through Jesus' native Aramaic tongue - it's IMPOSSIBLE to put it all into a nice, neat, systematic box. This is a good one - enjoy and go grab the book!
SHOW NOTES:
NEIL DOUGLAS-KLOTZ: https://abwoon.org
THE ARAMAIC JESUS BOOK OF DAYS: https://www.amazon.com/Aramaic-Jesus-Book-Days-Contemplation/dp/164297059X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35TBDOORIR6PX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DdRNyDeWAOdRMpCH1ELTU0XVmj0ZR9r7xpL31LmRwFND0ZNVB2OcbHbo7e-rhZ6_ZOVBxx2sYVfdvWoo9aakgu9YclwdMdsQcvqIrOHWf2famCXipTdkN7_yuNvJNYg5qY_KFkflrW5qty2XSw8H9UVkjx4rOgz_Ieh8kBHQaBQcNoH9DUmJvSeX82vp04eiAuMrLXQuaHNVhF9_UTfvgIhucY2gVDYkP8PNimwNsMA.cdsXd_DpPVOxQ9rwQEuNm-_QdMG-b6JBjU5wjheeMgg&dib_tag=se&keywords=neil+douglas+klotz+books&qid=1739821292&sprefix=%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
SPECIAL MUSIC: FLYIN (Artist) / GO HIGHER (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
51 min
March 02, 2025 Episode 328: Justin Scoggins - What If Tattoos And Art Can Be A Doorway To The Divine?
This week we welcome Justin Scoggins who talks to us about his book, "Inking Christ" - we talk tattoos, art, creativity, and choosing to live creatively different during these divisive moments in our world. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
JUSTIN SCOGGINS: https://www.eidochristos.com
INKING CHRIST: https://www.amazon.com/Inking-Christ-Theological-Approach-Tattoos/dp/1964252105/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MNEWWQVU72IS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.j8c6YpsAT4KvCRKZ3eR2RYcy2MeDc1ovaHFo5CDZjZTlAIiZaBDh7dXjjg8PCBPvi7vxcTo6LBbZTtunV9QHs2uO1rjK_whukhdm1pufNbRU_Yd1LVKfU1r4JCvgBwcQV-sI7cN7oFkBCrjM9I7mPQ.LdBquqibI1e-hjJzI5QvcyDhfdqNn_VuW68iCVEUL0Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=justin%27s+scoggins&qid=1738941336&sprefix=justins+scoggins%2Caps%2C93&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
SPECIAL MUSIC: FLYIN (Artist) / GO HIGHER (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
50 min
February 17, 2025 Episode 327: James Danaher - What If The Gospel Of Jesus Isn't About Becoming Righteous, But Becoming Loving?
This week we're talking to Dr. James Danaher about his newest book, "A Deeper Life". We talk about Jesus, the Gospel, and how the message of the Gospel isn't about becoming more righteous, but remembering and awakening to who we have always been. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
JAMES DANAHER: https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-P.-Danaher/author/B001JS5LRY?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1738764267&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
A DEEPER LIFE: https://www.amazon.com/Deeper-Life-Mysticism-Jesus-Sermon-ebook/dp/B0D4R95WTN?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kw8V28y42kAn1LFjLyYl72-LJ_vZ44lo1ci_s6fYLsbuk3otSoWXAgfnEtA5IuIYDrWbI-eBRrPnJtfbxEn6bsqW2HcNFvQefjesFQpdHmICDgSK8Elk2fA-DrgQ3wFts-os1HjpYPXVpO8BYPmeHw.kkb6W39IZBrmq-AUrrXw1J6J_XqosGnX8ou9C2aP6F0&dib_tag=AUTHOR
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
SPECIAL MUSIC: FLYIN (Artist) / GO HIGHER (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
53 min
February 02, 2025 Episode 326: Stuart Semple - What If Our Creativity Has The Power To Change The World?
Welcome to season 8 of the show, we'll be talking today to Stuart Semple about art, creativity, the inner critic, and near death experiences. Enjoy.
SHOW NOTES:
STUART SEMPLE: https://stuartsemple.com
MAKE ART OF DIE TRYING: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Art-Die-Trying-Changes-ebook/dp/B0CL5CGTQM/ref=sr_1_2?crid=35ZY2PG2KBLHT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.i8CFPBwtFYxFj4alfkyoBpjXVwPkpNR7yUm1Mg_QOlBJi9TDJBKfrTuQ40YsTZTPhNVUDr9-y-bYE20dYDdXIHMDImtRT5iCcB31rn7XoeZW6mDw9lyT_ozbfIu9MBmSkzE4lMlHT-LvCGtiaio8j6iJTJeI-yyX8fbU83YWREx7EGdGbn5gN31f_ftYXsiN_U-U0OHh3q2Gdy-aqnAAZNA6oIHAT4cfd9RPcUR2Jhk1D6-eX-sbmzIYI8HNBjBBJURNoFX9dTsNWzHIZDB6sKkHgKl_AgjmnHiJ9_7n9wWDGG0aoa2yDA06KUCwtdU95eQG5oYuliYGH3cPPzl57ms9R6dJysYorZwNAG_l5A5Q-yhXN6yZDbdY0GOC-HvkgI_VriGzg7Fkjw1TQPJ5I7ZYnf3NwLGycJ3nKTfNjL9P6E0Kf5_qGbHY_KBdW-El.fWuzj6C8nuGVd9XWZw48SIUsCwRGRr2ituGXUVSWogY&dib_tag=se&keywords=stuart+semple&qid=1736965294&sprefix=stuart+semple%2Caps%2C95&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
SPECIAL MUSIC: FLYIN (Artist) / GO HIGHER (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
47 min
December 23, 2024 Episode 325: What's Up In 2025? Bi-Weekly Episodes, Exploring Oneness, And Finding A Different Way To Be
SHOW NOTES:
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

35 min