What If Project

By Dr. Glenn SiepertReligion & Spirituality Christianity Spirituality

What If Project episodes

April 21, 2024 Episode 294: Brandon Andress Talks To Us About Writing Fiction As A Subversive Tool That Speaks To The Issues Of Our Day
New episode up with Brandon Andress talking to us about how fiction and various forms of art can be used to subversively speak to the issues of our day. Go get it!
SHOW NOTES:
BRANDON ANDRESS: https://www.brandonandress.com
AND SO BY FIRE: https://www.amazon.com/So-Fire-Brandon-Andress/dp/1957007729/ref=sr_1_2?crid=19U4W38FQRP0X&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._Rq-V444oIzDzXy1mvIIl6QXABInJNr_mDZ84kpAqR9_vspQUM9XCZHKsfmco1oYa_zthlM2kGvgzlHRl4sANr4XRRdJ486nJryuHnKSWpGLE46L8I0bVZinyRSrSLy3zibgU9wLFPNoGuEHI2-iaDkTZdbxkb1BXffHTVdRLOYRX6382UG_YJKp6Pb133Au4OXbFjPolbkuDn-Vx0Y-2Njhsc1UbFuftAKhQXPmEMw.KtYTmbPJjt6Zxr17iedAlJvoWyZqFToJajiNiKVzgq8&dib_tag=se&keywords=brandon+andress&qid=1712335070&sprefix=%2Caps%2C1158&sr=8-2
WHAT IF PROJECT ART! - https://www.whatifproject.net/art
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: John Runefelt (Artist) / Riding High (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
55 min
April 14, 2024 Episode 293: Carl McColman Talks To Us About Christian Mysticism And Contemplative Spirituality
This week Carl McColman joins us to talk about Christian Mysticism and Contemplative Spirituality - this is a GOOD ONE, ENJOY! ✌🏻❤️
SHOW NOTES:
CARL MCCOLMAN: https://anamchara.com
THE NEW BIG BOOK OF CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM: https://www.amazon.com/New-Book-Christian-Mysticism-Contemplative/dp/1506486843/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7M7LXS25DQRK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.K6mwOEZKOjohibRxJ_yNRDmCecEZLMEIqwJwA1IKleOY5AkPd9lNdempTN8XBVppbFx4XR1KoJmPg-vlk1khLhfb7NgPXI2YMlMxmoBDSb8gnSA3ibk7lxSeIwtUPynZq0utby7AS4rz8uV1ol-J_RJi92CGVa8a-ouB07hiJwAwKUyOCkmDLXlIaDz0z8cVx6nYVmRJQDk3HnxMsnQ294pyk2sSTgoHzh-CbRtc-xA.3fOZJks55H14jC2kk5N44LVNC67n_hwpystIz5e4wmg&dib_tag=se&keywords=carl+mccolman&qid=1711983560&sprefix=carl+mc%2Caps%2C108&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: Rebecca Mardal (Artist) / Sonic Raindrops (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
1 hr 3 min
April 07, 2024 Episode 292: Natalie Perkins Helps Us Find Wisdom From Ancient Jesus People In Writings Beyond The Bible
New episode up with Natalie Perkins talking to us about finding wisdom for everyday life from books like the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, The Acts of Paul and Thecla ... and more - ENJOY! ❤️🙏🏻
SHOW NOTES:
NATALIE PERKINS: https://www.middlechurch.org/natalie/
IN TREMBLING BOLDNESS: https://www.amazon.com/Trembling-Boldness-Wisdom-Ancient-People/dp/150648574X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23HRA8C7GDR9I&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HqTxUEMGfe7ZgDw0K7QV3jCppXidh8LeJEjZduMBHbeaaWmhPQkVSOOYjZLYYdXYDly0YB7PSNdcxyYNQVJZR9vi2oaiQo6Mc_IXKJ8U1HmVv_7V4WPzCE0-pukTvy4MG2KUVoW1whWuBKhq0sBS288yfGVSBc-_AL6znnUn-gyWTYJtAzVKxrbshhSZACRMg1Z-f00zYsZPRb5kpXjVdVfrDG494n6xIS5MvoRMlkA.AVKM4Nu3wEp7gmbzKMbEdJYZifOEAk4cAL5jRZhKeBs&dib_tag=se&keywords=natalie+perkins&qid=1711553803&sprefix=natalie+perkin%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1
WHAT IF PROJECT ART! - https://www.whatifproject.net/art
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: FLYIN (Artist) / HIGH RISES (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
1 hr
March 31, 2024 Episode 291: David Giles Talks To Us About Endings, Grief, And Processing Our Losses
New episode up with David Giles talking to us about his book, "There Once Were Orange Groves". We talk about grief, endings, and processing the losses we endure in life. Enjoy! ✌🏻❤️
SHOW NOTES:
DAVID GILES: https://www.instagram.com/davidgileswrites/
THERE ONCE WERE ORANGE GROVES: https://www.amazon.com/There-Once-Were-Orange-Groves/dp/B0CHL7K2WW/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=1by66&content-id=amzn1.sym.d0ebfbb2-6761-494f-8e2f-95743b37c35c%3Aamzn1.symc.50e00d6c-ec8b-42ef-bb15-298531ab4497&pf_rd_p=d0ebfbb2-6761-494f-8e2f-95743b37c35c&pf_rd_r=ZTG6X8J892EK4HJVGC2D&pd_rd_wg=8rUVS&pd_rd_r=8eb7ae84-7447-409b-ab3b-e05582a9acdb&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m
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: TAGE (Artist) / Piece of Heaven (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
1 hr
March 27, 2024 Episode 290: Maria Francesca French On Jesus, The Cross, And The Post-Christian Life
New episode up for Holy Week with Maria Francesca French talking to us about Jesus, the cross, and living the post-Christian life while navigating through Lent, Good Friday, and all the things. If you're wondering how to make sense of Jesus and the cross after Evangelicalism - this one will be helpful, ENJOY! ❤️🙏🏻
SHOW NOTES:
MARIA FRANCESCA FRENCH: https://www.mariafrancescafrench.com
RECONFIGURING: https://www.amazon.com/Reconfiguring-Collection-Post-Christian-Thoughts-Theologies-ebook/dp/B0C8DPQMNS?crid=1UPLXRJMACR3K&keywords=reconfiguring&qid=1701728300&sprefix=reconfiguring,aps,338&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=mariaffrench-20&linkId=0b05d5b9e586b8e174be49428dbbae10&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (AND SUBSCRIBE): https://youtu.be/7bX0-0SbokM
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: Rocket Jr (Artist) / Vacation Mode (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
43 min
March 25, 2024 Episosde 289: Perdita Finn And The Guidance Our Ancestors Long To Give Us
This week we talk to Perdita Finn about her amazing book, "Take Back the Magic". Perdita talks to us about reincarnation and explores the mystery of what happens when we die and how to begin a practice of communicating with our ancestors. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
PERDITA FINN: https://takebackthemagic.com
TAKE BACK THE MAGIC: https://www.amazon.com/Take-Back-Magic-Conversations-Unseen/dp/0762482508/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JD5VAJIF4ZPU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.14LPChVIyT2kFvH5XoP02IKWSwLeZuPZB9423fR3sr4yH5is0pGURTeXbCXa__Anr4P4vAwyCNGmVOQVlYuZjfEg8OSJ7hOlsYHrXu8GQd8_L-2D_MTcQt3u48Bj5SEHlRbWxC-PdnkjfhP5WIrkoKhXq3LnWHAjbWKZdPFEsakAAb2XfImKSSJ9Tyv_jXXLCqoqwtuwBWDWu9Q8Kkc8tagHcbDmhV0hlLkoDcvmPzw.Zy3gQyzqJ4UZPGwaXWHvWgQJnLxE10VuUJNQl4iv9ew&dib_tag=se&keywords=perdita+finn&qid=1710004941&sprefix=perdita%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-1
WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (AND SUBSCRIBE!): https://youtu.be/WfrQ1_56Eyw
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: Ballpoint (Artist) / Highway 101 (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
1 hr 5 min
March 17, 2024 Episode 288: Jonathan Foster Talks To Us About Divine Entanglement And The Forever Presence Of Love
This week we talk to Jonathan Foster about his book, "Indigo". He shares with us about the sudden death of his daughter, navigating grief, and evolving in his faith and understanding of God. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
JONATHAN FOSTER: https://www.jonathanfosteronline.com
INDIGO: https://geni.us/indigo
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: Mind (Artist) / Sleepwalking (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
1 hr 2 min
March 11, 2024 Episode 287: Elaine Pagels Talks To Us About Grief, Loss, And Experiences We Can't Explain
This week we are talking to Elaine Pagels about her book "Why Religion?" We talk about grief, loss, and experiences that surpass our understanding. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
ELAINE PAGELS: https://www.elaine-pagels.com
WHY RELIGION?: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Religion-Personal-Elaine-Pagels/dp/0062368540/ref=sr_1_5?crid=I4PB2QTUZP88&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yfo2bGO0S3IqJmtSysGHtBEhBxBLk2PSrCRToILleiuW0_qUKltgwCaWosr7wEDku2iil_JZRIUCFr9x_N4cGNliIJa3hrGRFr803tUKezkNq_E5fui4Wa-CoJ7xDn2tCANHSzmzrnarZ8cjcoGncQ4R1vywxNhNml8jIN61_kn6Uk46vN48pr82wDpwGCGFcyUkphwqfpuJTVmnTN2yZtXQkSBlLa3InQ7ANQ_f_cBHVBdm5LF2amQkoxInNJl5DvafvSA-ywf2L6eqlT8S8ZXThuKylbWY_212nDzydHA.JdnYwZLtWlmFNZWRnZeqMBjrMhAZ9GyJWAot121dbmI&dib_tag=se&keywords=elaine+pagels&qid=1709053771&sprefix=elaine+pagle%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-5
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: HATAMITSUNAMI (Artist) / Funky Munky Biznis (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
1 hr 7 min
March 04, 2024 Episode 286: Rob Bell Is Handing Out Permission Slips (To Ask Questions, Grieve, Create, And Listen)
This week we are chatting with Rob Bell about his book, "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?". Rob's dad passed away in June 2023 shortly after my dad passed in March 2023 and so we talk about our dad's, grief, and the spiritual journey. This is a good one - ENJOY!
SHOW NOTES:
ROB BELL: https://robbell.com
WHERE'D YOU PARK YOUR SPACESHIP?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBNN1SL5
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: Vicki Vox, Tape Machines (Artist) /Out Into Space (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
1 hr 9 min
February 26, 2024 Episode 285: Kyle Smith Talks To Us About Christianity And The Stories Of Its Martyrs
This week we talk to Dr. Kyle Smith about his book, "Cult of the Dead: A Brief History of Christianity". We talk about the history of Christianity through the lens of its martyrs and care of saints who have died by the sword, fire, etc. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
KYLE SMITH: https://www.kylesmithto.com
CULT OF THE DEAD: https://www.amazon.com/Cult-Dead-Brief-History-Christianity/dp/0520345169/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2O0F29TGJGZS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gLhS-FDs1sp-XI5WKmBHdjfFlBNRzXd3V1Vn1oHn0qfb4iXoG3_uTL1Njg_6Cj_WBNcCEDbfER8Mjs110sNrw6OLoRxKC0Hq62aKR9fYuPhTY93fN_uVKEJhavCg4Hcc2bUv6xUehFzMMhVZJfgAZ9ICdXUX7stFUWO_rsF_aIVbJL4BgpIKG963kYpZS_9pC7NZ2MQ48rWO7zFKdVfLpDjLHbAMYvu41-5F537i_XM.6PGAxtMv4xg4_F-kvLXJUZdZ5M87uWz6PHREDQgTh74&dib_tag=se&keywords=kyle+smith&qid=1707939506&sprefix=kyle+smith%2Caps%2C189&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
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support
SPECIAL MUSIC: dasloe feat. Adelyn Paik (Artist) / Sunny Day, Sunny Day (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com
1 hr 14 min