What If Project

By Dr. Glenn SiepertReligion & Spirituality Christianity Spirituality

What If Project episodes

October 06, 2024 Episode 314: Duncan Pile - What If We Could Wake Up To The Union We've Always Had With The Divine?
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
53 min
September 29, 2024 Episode 313: Duncan Pile - What If We Can Deconstruct Our Faith While Keeping Aspects Of It In Place?
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
53 min
September 15, 2024 Episode 312: Lauren Drake - What If Numerology Can Magnify The Reality Of Our Connection To The Divine?
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
58 min
September 01, 2024 Episode 311: Amanda Udis-Kessler - What If We Embraced An Ethic That Empowered Everyone In The World To Flourish?
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)
58 min
August 18, 2024 Episode 310: Eric Reitan - What If We Tried On A Worldview That Is Different Than The One We Assume Is Correct?
This week we talk to Eric Reitan about deconstruciton, faith evolution, and the idea of truth having multiple layers as opposed to one narrow way of understanding. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
ERIC REITAN: https://www.instagram.com/reitaneric/
SO EDEN SANK TO GRIEF: https://www.amazon.com/Eden-Sank-Grief-Eric-Reitan-ebook/dp/B0CT98LR5V/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=RwTwy&content-id=amzn1.sym.f76d456a-cb0d-44de-b7b0-670c26ce80ba&pf_rd_p=f76d456a-cb0d-44de-b7b0-670c26ce80ba&pf_rd_r=137-0085416-4630377&pd_rd_wg=Z1Klo&pd_rd_r=c7ca103e-6ddf-47a3-9dff-c96408bbe0a8&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk
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
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: BLUE STEEL (Artist) / BLITZ (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
1 hr 1 min
August 04, 2024 Episode 309: Drenda Thomas Richards - What If We Dared To Remember The Dreams We Had When We Were Young?
New episode out with Drenda Thomas Richards who talks to us about her book, "DARE TO REMEMBER" and helps us tap into our true selves as we strip away our conditioned selves and become all that we have been created to be. This is a good one - ENJOY!
SHOW NOTES:
DRENDA THOMAS RICHARDS: https://www.drendathomasrichards.com
DARE TO REMEMBER: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Remember-Uncover-Were-Before/dp/1736821725/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15J5FBHGZMJ5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2DXyJFXhsjb6D3gR5hGHvA.h_KjDxOmQ0d2KsUkyrYipyHMmYKUsGQX6sWU1ST-AGM&dib_tag=se&keywords=drenda+thomas+richards&qid=1719493364&sprefix=drenda+thomas+richard%2Caps%2C181&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
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Harvio (Artist) / Sunset Sauvage (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
55 min
July 21, 2024 Episode 308: Thomas Oord - What If Life, Faith, And God Can Be Found Beyond Deconstruction?
This week we talk to Thomas Oord about the book he recently wrote with Tripp Fuller - "God After Deconstruction". Are you deconstructing? Rethinking your faith? Does it all feel like a giant mess in your head and heart? This convo will (I hope!) make you feel less alone. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
THOMAS OORD: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=THOMAS+OORD&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION: https://www.amazon.com/God-After-Deconstruction-Thomas-Oord/dp/195867026X 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: baegel (Artist) / Bleu Cheese (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com #spirituality #bible #christianity #deconstruction #theology
1 hr
July 07, 2024 Episode 307: Herb Montgomery - What If Proximity To People Who Are Different Than Us Can Change Everything?
New episode with Herb Montgomery talking to us about faith evolution and how being friends with people who are different than us has the power to change ... everything. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
HERB MONTGOMERY: https://renewedheartministries.com
FINDING JESUS: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Jesus-Fundamentalist-Discovers-Socio-Political/dp/1957007893/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ID5LYL4WM5WE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nARRaIkSStmnZlknCJArO56nsJQF7r2Ed0Nz_g23OtG_XZN1bUvNJxUPJMyQmIOVmwiFeB0OLnkHN2hrh7qW1T07jkSgMNiLMJ-6h1ITQND9C6sDaOWf043ITzotbAe25zmw-HoSoKF-kT7j-iqSpHmiOJq2WZV-qHF9GqTk2o1_LpI6pumk-rxa-5OjpH3RPa8fRvwWKJyr8npqP5igRedypIbfnOvo44u5h6WbJQ8.PlH7Hj57FRP6SgJlIzNdpAfLY4yPQY10SDG3JWxFUMc&dib_tag=se&keywords=herb+montgomery&qid=1717586794&sprefix=herb+montgomery%2Caps%2C209&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
WHAT IF PROJECT ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Will Harrison (Artist) / No Need to Fear (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
1 hr
June 23, 2024 Episode 306: Sara Mastros - What If A Necessary Step Of The Christian Journey Is Exorcising Jesus Out Of Your Life?
New episode out with my friend, Sara Mastros. Sara is a magician, sorceress, and teacher of witchcraft who dropped by to talk to us about some pieces of Christian history that many of us (perhaps!) aren't aware of and challenge some of our assumptions regarding being followers of Jesus. This one stretched me in some really good ways and I'm sure it'll do the same for you (IF you'll allow it). Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
SARA MASTROS: https://www.mastroszealot.com/
THE SORCERY OF SOLOMON: https://www.mastroszealot.com/books
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
WHAT IF PROJECT ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: DonVayei (Artist) / Toast to the Gods (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
1 hr 16 min
June 16, 2024 Episode 305: George Lizos - What If The Greek Gods Can Help Make Us More Faithful Followers Of Our Spiritual Path?
What if the Greek Gods/Goddesses have something to teach us? And what if instead of luring us away from our own spiritual path, they can help enhance it and make us stronger, more faithful followers of it? Check out this convo with George Lizos and be sure to pick up his book! 📚
SHOW NOTES:
GEORGE LIZOS: https://georgelizos.com
SECRETS OF GREEK MYSTICISM: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Greek-Mysticism-Practice-Goddesses/dp/1642970522/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UPEOEO3HK513&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ahwlxYDcXVssBf8nk6whaDfYsHNecBeDkpBRW1qAE1BOLsxdI_JNJ6giT-5Af4Gt8_Z5hn04hZkRBKRYrYcRfLuJ2wYmUx-RNK6kL1U6qkKaUDSXTyQzGhW1uLvYiKfZtJ9r60Xh51HvvIe4TPhXI-LZ5KYZ1yXb2lzXJIUAT885qfihsgBtRMMZ78IRIfmQDHs-7XwuU3JjUvLhQJ7YAMuT7197dtZgA3y9-bRI_5c.4m5YuI5mz0mmh16wc91dNdYe1rimajXWLgyGToTDxiY&dib_tag=se&keywords=george+lizos&qid=1717167839&sprefix=george+lizo%2Caps%2C190&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
WHAT IF PROJECT ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: Ballpoint (Artist) / To the Max (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
53 min