Episodes 373
Avg. Duration 54m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (109)
Since Aug 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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What if there are ways of thinking about God and faith that are different than what our traditions have handed us?

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S9E362 Episode 362: Jesus and Justice w/ John Dominic Crossan and Michael Okinczyc-Cruz

Jun 01, 2026 58m

Friends. We have an incredible episode this week featuring John Dominic Crossan and Michael Okinczyc-Cruz talking about their recent book, “Jesus and Justice” - a book that is so, so important for…

S9E361 Episode 361: Better Than Normal w/ MaryAnn McKibben Dana

May 04, 2026 51m

Most of us were handed a script, right? THIS is what success looks like. THIS is what a good life is. THIS is what it means to be normal. BUT. What happens when that script starts to crack, when it…

S9E360 Episode 360: Liza Rankow - Soul Medicine for a Fractured World

Apr 05, 2026 1h 4m

Today we are talking to Liza Rankow about some things that just might hold the power to change the world. Liza J. Rankow, PhD, MHS, is an interfaith minister, educator, activist, and author. Her…

S9E359 Episode 359: Scott Gelfand - Ethics, Morality, and a New Way Forward in Divisive Times

Mar 03, 2026 59m

What happens to morality when the old rules no longer work? For many of us raised in Evangelical or fundamentalist Christianity, ethics once felt clear: follow God’s commands, trust the Bible, and do…

S9E358 Episode 358: Michael Leach - Faith Over Fear and Pursuing Unity Without Compromising Our Values

Feb 23, 2026 52m

This week we are talking to Michael Leach. Michael served as Assistant to the Head Coach for the Chicago Bears, managed Labor Operations at NFL Headquarters, and become the first ever Chief Diversity…

S9E357 Episode 357: NT Wright - God’s Homecoming and the Forgotten Promise of Future Renewal

Feb 02, 2026 52m

This week NT Wright joins me to explore the vision behind his new book, God’s Homecoming: The Forgotten Promise of Future Renewal. Many of us were raised with an end-times story that was focused on…

S9E356 Episode 356: My New Book Is Out Today, Let's Talk About It

Jan 25, 2026 25m

Friends, today is my birthday AND the release of my new book, "Letters From My Soul". In this episode I share a bit about the book, read some chapter titles to you along with the Introduction. Give…

S9E355 Episode 355: Hugo Mendez - John's Gospel And The Invitation To Become

Jan 05, 2026 57m

Friends, welcome to SEASON NINE of the podcast. To kick off a new season and a NEW YEAR (Happy New Year!) we're talking to a brand new guest - Dr. Hugo Mendez. Hugo is an associate professor in…

S8E354 Episode 354: Amelia Hruby - Reclaiming Our Attention From Social Media In 2026

Dec 15, 2025 57m

Friends, welcome to the final episode of 2025. We're bringing the year (and season 8 of the podcast!) to a close with a new friend of the show - Amelia Hruby. Amelia wrote a book called "Your…

S8E353 Episode 353: Stefanie Caponi - Tarot As A Tool For Manifestion And Shadow Work

Dec 01, 2025 43m

Friends, this week we are talking to the official tarot reader and astrologer of the What If Project, my friend - Stefanie Caponi. I love the work that Stefanie is doing in the world as she breaks…

S8E352 Episode 352: Mory Fontanez - Meeting Our Higher Self And The Realization That There Is No 'Other'

Nov 17, 2025 48m

Friends. This week we are talking to Mory Fontanez about her book, "Higher Self: Reclaiming the Power of Your Intuition" and, let me tell you - this book is scratching me right where I itch. I was…

S8E351 Episode 351: Brian McLaren - Imagining A New Way Forward

Nov 03, 2025 43m

This week we are talking to Brian McLaren about his new book (the first in a trilogy), "The Last Voyage". We talk about the current state of the world and how humanity can come together to envision…

Check In 3: Oreo The Menace, Grief, And What's In Store For Season 9 Of The What If Project

Oct 20, 2025 30m Bonus

Friends, it's time for another check in. How are you? What's going on? Email me at [email protected] if you want to chat. Today I want to tell you about our new kitten, Oreo. I also want to…

S8E350 Episode 350: Judika Illes - Talking About Witchcraft, Christianity, Jesus, And More With A Practicing Witch

Oct 13, 2025 1h

(**NOTE: I had some audio issues with the episode and so had to cut out a few seconds here and there which is why edits might be more noticeable this week). If you grew up like me, in a conservative…

S8E349 Episode 349: Julia O'Brien - What If The Prophets Of Israel Weren't Primarily Interested In Issues Of Social Justice?

Oct 05, 2025 1h 4m

I recorded this episode back in January and am releasing it now - many, many months later. Why? It challenged me so much that before I let others in on it, I had to let the words and ideas and…

S8E348 Epsiode 348: Eric Reitan - Limited Salvation And The Problem Of Heavenly Grief

Sep 29, 2025 1h 11m

This week we are talking to Eric Reitan. When I was a kid my teachers told me that when I got to heaven I would celebrate and be happy even if my friends and family were burning in hell - say WHAT?!…

S8E347 Episode 347: Lisa Zega - The Beauty Of Befriending Our Grief

Sep 22, 2025 1h 2m

This week we are talking to my friend Lisa Zega. Lisa is a long time listener of the podcast, a grief educator, life coach, and host of the "Grief Heals" podcast. In this episode we talk about life…

S8E346 Episode 346: Dana Hicks - Spirituality, Deconstruction, And Exploring New Ways To Be

Sep 15, 2025 50m

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,…

S8E345 Episode 345: Michelle Felice - One Woman's Leadership Journey In The Church

Sep 08, 2025 55m

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…

S8E344 Episode 344: Brandon Andress - Choosing To Go Deeper In A Divided World

Sep 01, 2025 49m

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…

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