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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!
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THOMAS OORD: www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=THOMAS+OORD&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION: www.amazon.com/God-After-Deconstruction-Thomas-Oord/dp/195867026X
MY BOOK: 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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Herb Montgomery: What If Proximity To People Who Are Different Than Us Can Change Everything?
Просмотров 3621 день назад
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: renewedheartministries.com FINDING JESUS: www.amazon.com/Finding-Jesus-Fundamentalist-Discovers-Socio-Political/dp/1957007893/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ID5LYL4WM5WE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nARRaIkSStmnZlknCJA...
Sara Mastros: What If A Key Step Of The Christian Journey Is Exorcising Jesus Out Of Your Life?
Просмотров 119Месяц назад
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). E...
George Lizos: What If The Greek Gods Can Help Make Us More Faithful Followers Of Our Spiritual Path?
Просмотров 39Месяц назад
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: georgelizos.com SECRETS OF GREEK MYSTICISM: www.amazon.com/Secrets-Greek-Mysticism-Practice...
Seth Showalter: What If The Anti-LGBTQ Mindset Within Many Churches Is Greatly Harming LGBTQ People?
Просмотров 236Месяц назад
New episode up with my friend Seth Showalter - we talk about his experience in converstion therapy and how the anti-LGBTQ mindset that is prevalent in many churches is harming LGBTQ people. This one will stretch you in the best of ways - enjoy! 🏳️‍🌈 SHOW NOTES: SETH SHOWALTER: sethshowalter.com FINALLY FREE: sethshowalter.com/finally-free/ MY BOOK: www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shatter...
Alec John Belle: What If There's Truth In All Religions, But No Religion Holds All Truth?
Просмотров 282 месяца назад
This week we're kicking off our PRIDE series with my friend Alec John Belle. As a member of the LGBTQ community who has had a unique spiritual journey, Alec brings an amazing perspective to the topics of religion, spirituality, and everyday life. Drop in on our convo and pick up his book, "EVERY SHADE OF ME" - enjoy! 🥳 SHOW NOTES: ALEC JOHN BELLE: www.amazon.com/stores/Alec-John-Belle/author/B0...
Edward Dodge: What If God’s Wife And Marijuana Were Erased From The Bible?
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
New episode with Edward Dodge who talks to us about his book, "A History of the Goddess". You're about to hear some things you likely never heard before - buckle up! SHOW NOTES: EDWARD DODGE: www.edwardtdodge.com/2021/10/23/a-history-of-the-goddess/ A HISTORY OF THE GODDESS: www.amazon.com/History-Goddess-Ice-Age-Bible/dp/1634243048/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2G3I9LILB6DP3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XkKf8VgApQ1a-F_...
Josh Scott: What if the Bible Is More Than an Inerrant Book?
Просмотров 462 месяца назад
New MID-WEEK RELEASE with my friend Josh Scott who talks to us about his new book, "CONTEXT: PUTTING SCRIPTURE IN ITS PLACE". We talk about inerrancy, evolving in our thoughts about the Bible, and how we don't need to read the Bible in order to be Christians. SHOW NOTES: JOSH SCOTT: www.joshscott.co CONTEXT: www.amazon.com/Context-Putting-Scripture-Its-Place-ebook/dp/B0CHN4X8YD?ref_=ast_author_...
Brian McLaren Helps Us Find Courage for a World That Is Falling Apart
Просмотров 6502 месяца назад
We made it - EPISODE 300! How exciting is this?! Joining us is Brian McLaren to talk about his NEW book, "Life After Doom" and reminisce with me about how we met and the early days of the What If Project. Pull up a chair and come celebrate with us! SHOW NOTES: BRIAN MCLAREN: brianmclaren.net/ LIFE AFTER DOOM: brianmclaren.net/LAD/ MY BOOK: www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relati...
Trey Ferguson Is Theologizin' Bigger
Просмотров 322 месяца назад
This week we're talking to Pastor Trey Furgerson about his book, "Theologizin' Bigger" where he helps us imagine a God whose love is greater than anything we could ever imagine. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: TREY FERGUSON: www.pastortrey05.com THEOLOGIZIN' BIGGER: www.pastortrey05.com/book MY BOOK: www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&k...
Dillon Naber Cruz is a Public Theologian
Просмотров 152 месяца назад
In this episode of the What If Project, we down with theologian and author Dillon Naber Cruz to explore some ideas behind his amazing book, "Theological Musings." As the conversation unfolds, y’all are invited to deep dive into the intersection of theology, philosophy, and the human experience. At the heart of the discussion is Dillon’s unique perspective on theology as a dynamic and evolving d...
Keith Giles Talks To Us About the Gospel of Thomas
Просмотров 2342 месяца назад
NEW EPISODE up with Keith Giles talking to us about the Gospel of Thomas and his amazing book, ""The Quantum Sayings of Jesus". Enjoy! ✌🏻❤️ SHOW NOTES: KEITH GILES: www.patheos.com/blogs/keithgiles/ THE QUANTUM SAYINGS OF JESUS: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1FXSF2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_XQ6H0BP51J5WAYNT566C&Patheos&PatheosPubs MY BOOK: www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B...
Jon Turney is Asking Questions
Просмотров 212 месяца назад
NEW EPISODE up with Jon Turney talking to us about his book, "RJ the Astronaut" and the questions we have about ... everything. Enjoy! ✌🏻❤️ SHOW NOTES: JON TURNEY: jdt1970 RJ THE ASTRONAUT: www.amazon.com/RJ-Astronaut-Jon-Turney/dp/1957007907/ref=sr_1_1?crid=125QTEAOCJNFM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RZZdVYmdbIoNPkGuivDeUzrQS-BlN7VE23BPat_DsZdOHmUtpt7cayLE2hCVcXS2ZFKkkDVltNPUlxh_REAGAWNJqYTVqR...
Dr. Jennifer Bird Talks to Us About Marriage in the Bible
Просмотров 1453 месяца назад
NEW EPISODE up with Dr. Jennifer Bird talking to us about marriage and the Bible - buckle up! ✌🏻❤️ SHOW NOTES: JENNIFER BIRD: www.jennifergracebird.com/bio MARRIAGE IN THE BIBLE: www.jennifergracebird.com/books MY BOOK: www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn ,aps,399&sr=8-1 WH...
Brandon Andress and Fiction as a Subversive Tool That Speaks to the Issues of Our Day
Просмотров 273 месяца назад
Brandon Andress and Fiction as a Subversive Tool That Speaks to the Issues of Our Day
Carl McColman Talks to Us About Christian Mysticism and Contemplative Spirituality
Просмотров 943 месяца назад
Carl McColman Talks to Us About Christian Mysticism and Contemplative Spirituality
Natalie Perkins Helps Us Find Wisdom From Ancient Jesus People in Writings Beyond the Bible
Просмотров 223 месяца назад
Natalie Perkins Helps Us Find Wisdom From Ancient Jesus People in Writings Beyond the Bible
David Giles Talks to Us About Endings, Grief, and Processing Our Losses
Просмотров 244 месяца назад
David Giles Talks to Us About Endings, Grief, and Processing Our Losses
Maria Francesca French On Jesus, the Cross, and the Post-Christian Life
Просмотров 674 месяца назад
Maria Francesca French On Jesus, the Cross, and the Post-Christian Life
Perdita Finn and the Guidance Our Ancestors Long to Give Us
Просмотров 2404 месяца назад
Perdita Finn and the Guidance Our Ancestors Long to Give Us
Jonathan Foster Talks to Us About Divine Entanglement and the Forever Presence of Love
Просмотров 434 месяца назад
Jonathan Foster Talks to Us About Divine Entanglement and the Forever Presence of Love
Elaine Pagels on Grief, Loss, and Experiences We Can't Explain
Просмотров 1954 месяца назад
Elaine Pagels on Grief, Loss, and Experiences We Can't Explain
Rob Bell Is Handing Out Permission Slips (To Ask Questions, Grieve, Create, and Listen)
Просмотров 6424 месяца назад
Rob Bell Is Handing Out Permission Slips (To Ask Questions, Grieve, Create, and Listen)
Kyle Smith Talks to Us About Christianity and the Stories of Its Martyrs
Просмотров 615 месяцев назад
Kyle Smith Talks to Us About Christianity and the Stories of Its Martyrs
Michael Gungor and the Reclaiming of Our Christian Faith
Просмотров 3415 месяцев назад
Michael Gungor and the Reclaiming of Our Christian Faith
Oren Jay Sofer Helps Us Meet a World in Crisis With Love, Courage, and Integrity
Просмотров 235 месяцев назад
Oren Jay Sofer Helps Us Meet a World in Crisis With Love, Courage, and Integrity
Your Permission Slip to Not Care What the Bible Says
Просмотров 785 месяцев назад
Your Permission Slip to Not Care What the Bible Says
Elliot Adam on Leaving Evangelicalism, Tarot, and the Stories That Are Wired Into Humanity
Просмотров 1055 месяцев назад
Elliot Adam on Leaving Evangelicalism, Tarot, and the Stories That Are Wired Into Humanity
Eric Peterson Talks to Us About His Father's Legacy and the Call of God
Просмотров 556 месяцев назад
Eric Peterson Talks to Us About His Father's Legacy and the Call of God
Michael Camp Is Breaking Bad Faith
Просмотров 706 месяцев назад
Michael Camp Is Breaking Bad Faith

Комментарии

  • @michaelcanterbury7400
    @michaelcanterbury7400 15 часов назад

    This sound a little like I am the walrus song by the Beatles 1967

  • @robertnarboe6689
    @robertnarboe6689 3 дня назад

    A lot of talky talky but no Walky walky 😢

  • @robertnarboe6689
    @robertnarboe6689 4 дня назад

    Lost unbeliever he needs to repent of his ungodly nonsense

  • @robertnarboe6689
    @robertnarboe6689 4 дня назад

    Scripture is the final authority not man

  • @janchmiel7302
    @janchmiel7302 5 дней назад

    had never previously heard about James Daneher - and yet today I stumble across this little watched interview that gives me the sustenance that I needed. beautiful.

  • @jennifercompau8070
    @jennifercompau8070 5 дней назад

    ❤nourishment to my shem thank you both🙏

  • @HeyItsTim
    @HeyItsTim 6 дней назад

    Speaking on the "mis-understanding" of the characteristics of the LGBTQ community, and being over sexual or something like that. We have a Pride parade here, that is so XX rated. Theres naked men running down the street with rainbow capes. So it's a little disturbing. I know it's not right to stereo type people, but it is a little hard to take. If a straight man did that, it would be wrong.

    • @WhatIfProjectPodcast
      @WhatIfProjectPodcast 5 дней назад

      I can understand the difficulty of understanding, which is why I find it best to ask questions - ask a friend from the LGBTQ community to explain why some Pride parades are like that and why it’s acceptable from a gay person, but not for a straight person - you might be surprised at the perspective they give you if you set out to learn from them and withhold judgement.

    • @HeyItsTim
      @HeyItsTim 5 дней назад

      @@WhatIfProjectPodcast agreed. Thanks for that perspective.

  • @deborahbevan8226
    @deborahbevan8226 7 дней назад

    It was a multicultural, multilingual society. Jesus met people where they were in what ever language was appropriate. The message was simple and clear Repent and be saved Absorb that in what ever language you like The chakra chart behind says it all New age clap trap

  • @HeyItsTim
    @HeyItsTim 7 дней назад

    I'm deconstructing and didn't know there was a word for it. I just thought I didn't belong in any "group"

    • @HeyItsTim
      @HeyItsTim 7 дней назад

      BTW. Really enjoying your discussions.

    • @WhatIfProjectPodcast
      @WhatIfProjectPodcast 4 дня назад

      Thanks! And thanks for dropping by, glad this convo brought some perspective.

  • @hildagonzalez8770
    @hildagonzalez8770 9 дней назад

    I came across this channel looking for Elaine Pagels and the gnostic gospels. I think you should have informed the audience about Ms. Pagels academic credentials. Not only her books. That will help appreciate more the information. I think.

  • @chloefuller3664
    @chloefuller3664 10 дней назад

    They’re talking about Ezekiel 9:5

  • @nobelbhasin
    @nobelbhasin 13 дней назад

    She is wrong about a Buddhisims and hindu Dharma .. tantra is central to our practice and is not juat esoteric.. tantra actually means technology. It was the European colonization ( our continued mental abrahamization) that demonized the tantra practice. A lot of our holidays and the practice is tantra but peope aren't always aware because it is everyday practice.

  • @frankoppizzi3990
    @frankoppizzi3990 14 дней назад

    Cue all the crazy people sayin the “rapture” is right around the corner!! 🤦‍♂️

  • @UntouchableLivingone-ji4un
    @UntouchableLivingone-ji4un 17 дней назад

    Deaf when spoke plain

    • @WhatIfProjectPodcast
      @WhatIfProjectPodcast 17 дней назад

      Eh?

    • @UntouchableLivingone-ji4un
      @UntouchableLivingone-ji4un 17 дней назад

      @@WhatIfProjectPodcast I am the hope for the man of understanding see is I am the untouchable living book twin was in me before I was born a Trinity first and last beginning and end one and 99 born 100 add move right repeat return to one 1.24.75

    • @UntouchableLivingone-ji4un
      @UntouchableLivingone-ji4un 17 дней назад

      @@WhatIfProjectPodcast the man Flys without wings choosen before I was born the man of steel Flys without wings born next to two sleeping giants and a bottomless pit on international inland lake in the purple and gold state two became one in ten thousand three returned in one whole in one whole in one many M1911 Michael my God given name and given God's given understanding told to tell many Mary became a man squashed seeds head of snake eating tail returned a child is without doubt God must see eyes just true beauty Path be known to the

    • @UntouchableLivingone-ji4un
      @UntouchableLivingone-ji4un 17 дней назад

      @WhatIfProjectPodcast out womb in 7months in the golden known age of Aquarius born 1.24.75 add move right repeat return to one Jeremy Michael Middle name nicknamed moezer at 3 speech impediment shortened to moe out womb next to two sleeping giants and a bottomless pit on international inland lake in the purple and gold state five stand as one M1911 Michael my God given name

    • @UntouchableLivingone-ji4un
      @UntouchableLivingone-ji4un 17 дней назад

      @@WhatIfProjectPodcast I no Socrates he tasted death trying to warn people

  • @UntouchableLivingone-ji4un
    @UntouchableLivingone-ji4un 17 дней назад

    Game age over best know it

  • @UntouchableLivingone-ji4un
    @UntouchableLivingone-ji4un 17 дней назад

    Where the hell it say trust in her or any other self-proclaimed people proclaimed arrogant jackasses proclaimed for what false prophet all could proclaim are if keep it up debate educated guessers unknown ass proclaimed lie tell self believe your own lies unknown all.could proclaim false prophets if keep it up debate educated guessers unknown ass

  • @RstesotTv
    @RstesotTv 19 дней назад

    Pretend...? Razor Sharp Two Edged Sword of Truth.... There are at least 3 levels of Truth in the Words. Patmos. Who judges and makes War? How does he win? The Truth slays. Angels enforce. ........ Left Behind.... Lol. The Tares are taken first.

  • @travisdiveley1652
    @travisdiveley1652 20 дней назад

    Considering the Beginning of mankind, Adam & Eve were Created and told to WORK-TEND TO THE GARDEN AND LIVE RIGHTEOUSLY WITH ONE ANOTHER. *IF GOD IS COMING BACK, ITS BECAUSE MANKIND FAILED- CHOSE TO CREATE A HELL HOLE*

  • @adriandeutrom9092
    @adriandeutrom9092 21 день назад

    The kingdom of God is not a place in the sky nor is it a future happening. The kingdom of God is NOW and its in you or among you as Jesus said.

  • @loganedge5889
    @loganedge5889 24 дня назад

    The beloved disciple of was John the son of zebedee.

  • @RandyAndy7373
    @RandyAndy7373 24 дня назад

    Me too. He brings a great new perspective to the table. I used to laugh about these theories. Now I consider them. Thx❤

  • @RandyAndy7373
    @RandyAndy7373 25 дней назад

    Great!🎉 I am RC and also deconstructed quite a bit. You cant just gloss over the failures of my Church and stick to old believes, that we got it all right and that all men who leave the RC Church or know of it and dont join, will suffer ECT. How Jesus does that sound to all Protestants? All the absurd violence, the forgeries (like the Constantinian donation), the weird dogmas (Unfallability of the Pope, the Immaculate Conception of Mary, etc.), all the fearmongering, the limbus, the waste of miney have to be rejected. I would expect the same from Protestants when talking about their Luther, an antisemitic man, who rejoiced in the burning of witches (mainly poor ill women) and the brutal killing of peasants. Great guy. I am sure😢 I one day stopped believing in all of these cherry pickers, these bigots on both sides. They missuse the bible. Suddenly you dont hear much of Mt 7,22; Mt 25 and MK 10,25. Of course. We rather keep the money within the family. I admit. I was that way too. Trans: No way. SSA: no way. Huge cars: of course. Wars: of course. It's a pattern: What the Churches dont like and if they arent affected by the issue it is condemned mercilessly. Yet if it serves their purpose, they are surprisingly a lot more generous. They will find any justification in the bible and determine what is an allegory and what has to be taken literally, funnily always according to their own preferences. The two of you have shown hearts and guts! I am not there yet and probably will never make it with my primary coining as a Conservative RC. I know Jesus is with you. The real victims and the suffering depend on guys like you! Stay on track.❤

    • @WhatIfProjectPodcast
      @WhatIfProjectPodcast 25 дней назад

      Such good perspective, thanks for sharing Randy! ✌🏻&❤️

    • @RandyAndy7373
      @RandyAndy7373 25 дней назад

      @@WhatIfProjectPodcast thx💖

  • @cynthiao.543
    @cynthiao.543 26 дней назад

    I love listening to Bart Ehrman…he truly knows everything, seems like….so smart, so knowledgeable…..what a gift to us seekers. We get to reap the fruits of his years and years of searching for truth. I am going to listen to everything he’s ever said….im about half way there…so thankful he’s prolific.

  • @RandyAndy7373
    @RandyAndy7373 26 дней назад

    I really loved the conversation. Also the sensitive and tactful "sures" and "yeahs" from the interviewer. A plea for a more open-minded, Jesus centered spiritual approach and less dogmas. More trust in growing and developing. Thx!❤

    • @WhatIfProjectPodcast
      @WhatIfProjectPodcast 26 дней назад

      Thanks Randy! I try to be a human when I talk to my guests like I’d be if we were out for coffee, and not a robot. I appreciate the feedback and am glad you found the convo helpful! ✌🏻&❤️

  • @RandyAndy7373
    @RandyAndy7373 28 дней назад

    250 years after Hume and Kant we should all moderate our certainties. Not to embrass an agnostic view would be an anachronism. Thats how science works. Yet we all know many people need certainty. Their ego is just not strong enough to embrass and to accept the diversity of life and the temporaryness of truth. Thats why all these snake oil salesmen make good money. These people will always be the favorite of the masses😢

  • @maggiemcjannet9988
    @maggiemcjannet9988 29 дней назад

    Ju,st started watching,,,I am a seasoned citizen who grew up without knowledge or contact with my extended family and I found myself on a geneological research project a few years back,,,and Wow,,,,do I have a family,,,all the way back to the mayflower and beyond,,,,looking forward to watching this video and your online event July 11,2024😊

    • @maggiemcjannet9988
      @maggiemcjannet9988 29 дней назад

      PS,,,what is your daughter’s name and is she on RUclips,,,interested in her novel but would like to watch her on RUclips first,,,thankyou ,,,,migwetch

  • @WolfUSMC
    @WolfUSMC Месяц назад

    Your constant A.ha , hum , yeah ect... makes this the worst interview of the Pagels p.h.d

  • @Disciple888
    @Disciple888 Месяц назад

    Alexandria was the center of world gnostic teaching prior to Christ even. Anything that comes out of Egypt is filth. What Christ was bringing was "new wine" not repackaged gnoticism. The gnostics infiltrated the early church to bring her down. The flavor of gnosticism in these alexandrian writings smacks of Talmudism today. The problem with acedemics is that they don't believe in the miraculous or paranormal spiritual forces called demons. For them, It is all man centered. There are no spiritual enemies! That's the reason nothing is ever off the table according to them. Jesus scorned the acedemics didn't He? Spoiled food is spoiled food. Don't eat it. Many of those who called it spoil food actually suffered martyr's deaths. They lived virtuous lives and made it possible for the cannon we have to exist thus far. Acedemics are just enthralled with something new because they never got the message of Jesus teaching due to their carnal. nature. What we have in the Canon is a challenge to love God and love your neighbor as yourself and do it in a way that Jesus exemplified as if that is not enough. The acedemics say, "Nevermind that, let's scratch that itch for something new and exciting. Maybe we've been lied to". That's exactly what happened to the priestly jews during the Babylonian captivity. They got filled with demons mining rabbit holes of darkness when the God of truth was beckoning them to an obedient posture. When they returned to the holy land the religious system had become under the ownership of the Devil. So here we are once more near to the time Jesus comes again, the church is being filled with demonic ideas magnifique! How exciting. Tickle my ears won't you please!

    • @WhatIfProjectPodcast
      @WhatIfProjectPodcast Месяц назад

      lol did you even listen to a single think Elaine said or did you just read the title and go right to the comments? 🤣

  • @gowdsake7103
    @gowdsake7103 Месяц назад

    Utterly delusional and unprovable

  • @KrugAccounting
    @KrugAccounting Месяц назад

    I thought about reading this book, but I will have to pass. Their discussion about Chapter 2 signaled a warning in me that said to stay away as I have enough deep concerns right now about the state of the world. Equipping my psyche with more factual evidence of impending doom is not a task I can take on right now. Life as an Enneagram 2 is never easy…

    • @WhatIfProjectPodcast
      @WhatIfProjectPodcast Месяц назад

      Sorry my friend, but good job listening to your inner voice. No need to read it if it’s going to trigger you in any way. Thanks for sharing, much love to you.

  • @M00Nature
    @M00Nature Месяц назад

    This was an awesome conversation! I have been struggling to understand how to talk to my Christian friends about our planetary situation and this conversation (and Brian's book) offers so many helpful suggestions. Thank you for this pod cast!

  • @marshallgreer9714
    @marshallgreer9714 Месяц назад

    You should definitely invite Sara back! She’s a delight and I would be keen to hear the Orphic Hymns talk.

  • @marshallgreer9714
    @marshallgreer9714 Месяц назад

    As a recovering Mormon and as a student of Sara’s, I can attest to Sara’s great advice! Ritually undoing your vows / oaths to Jesus, your Church, and other Christian powers is a worthwhile experiment! If you are super nervous about it, just experiment and see what fruit is born! After a couple months, just see what fruit there is and then reevaluate.

    • @WhatIfProjectPodcast
      @WhatIfProjectPodcast Месяц назад

      Great advice, I enjoyed our conversation so much. Thanks for sharing!

  • @davidsteer1941
    @davidsteer1941 Месяц назад

    I just don't get how any sensible human being can fall for the no sense rapture lunacy. Or in fact religion at all to be honest!

    • @WhatIfProjectPodcast
      @WhatIfProjectPodcast Месяц назад

      Lots of people are raised with it, which makes it harder to let go of. I was introduced to it as a 4th grader and learned about it daily in school/church (I went to a Private Christian School). Then I learned about it some more in Bible College ... it was super ingrained in my head and hard to let go of because the whole idea was so laced with fear.

  • @martinphilpott5373
    @martinphilpott5373 Месяц назад

    Sorry, I seriously could not listen to her shouting and screeching. Shame as the subject was a good one.

    • @WhatIfProjectPodcast
      @WhatIfProjectPodcast Месяц назад

      She didn't shout or screech, but thanks for sharing.

    • @Over50inAZ
      @Over50inAZ Месяц назад

      I found the tenor of her voice challenging as well and realized what a privileged position that is. We can cherry pick what brings us comfort. I needed to push myself to be uncomfortable for a period of time to take in information I may never have been exposed to. I am profoundly grateful for Glen’s willingness to bring us so many perspectives. 🕊

  • @Shells67
    @Shells67 Месяц назад

    Dear Glenn, I practiced evangelical Christianity for 14 years. I was very sincere and devout. I studied my Bible hardcore, but even then, I didn't like Paul. Of course, I couldn't express that openly, since Paul is the strongest influencer of evangelical Christian doctrine. Eventually I realized I simply couldn't hold up my end of the bargain. I had to leave the church, and simply BE who I am without fear. Let me tell you, I was so scared of going to hell when I left. It took me a while to shake off the fear. I still feel convinced there is some kind of Divine Force and possibly a Divine "Person." I have seen and experienced too many things to doubt that. I returned to who and what I truly am, which is, a believer in the Divine, but my practice is a personal private one. I kept God/Spirit, but let go of religion. I am a Witch at heart(NOT wiccan). I don't even adhere to "Witch- type" beliefs. I didn't become a Witch, I simply realized that I was one (and always had been). I am an "army of one." My faith is a personal and private one. If God truly loves me, I don't think God would truly let my eternal wellbeing hang in the balance simply because I didn't have the human strength to do the mental gymnastics to believe all the "right" things and adhere to some kind of formulaic "faith." I believe in a Divine force or being because of how the Divine has interacted with me personally. I can say now with a full heart, that God is good. And my connection to the Divine is intact. Brightest Blessings to you and your dear family. I wish you the utmost Peace and abiding Love in your heart. ~🌟~

    • @WhatIfProjectPodcast
      @WhatIfProjectPodcast Месяц назад

      What a wonderful story - thank you so much for sharing!

    • @Shells67
      @Shells67 Месяц назад

      @@WhatIfProjectPodcast Your very welcome. Love your channel! 💖

  • @jamesbarksdale978
    @jamesbarksdale978 Месяц назад

    I'm fascinated by the many ways people are exploring Christian theology and life today. Some of it I find myself agreeing with. Some of it I strongly disagree with. Then there is a lot that I just don't have an answer for. It's interesting to hear you refer to yourself as a panentheist. My concept of God has changed over the years as well. I too would call myself that, at the very least, a modified theist. Good conversation!

  • @burningneutron6884
    @burningneutron6884 Месяц назад

    I see the miracle stories as complex and multifaceted. First they serve the purpose of being very much like parables, they teach a lesson. Second, most religions that claim a personal God that loves you also claim miracles because they reassure that God is interested in you as an individual. It shows God is in control and can change or mold life’s chaos into something useful. Many people, even if they don’t believe that God outright heals people will talk about God working in their lives and giving them purpose. It’s a psychology that isn’t intended to be deceptive at all. Those who teach it believe it just as much as those they teach. And lastly, they are intended to show Jesus as fulfilling Jewish scripture and having power over chaos, sickness and death which were not seen as natural forces by those of that age but as demons, angels or gods. And Jesus is spiritually a king of kings having power over the gods, or angels, as spelled out in the book of the revelation where the seals to open the land deed scroll are followed by the trumpets that announce the fulfillment of the transfer as the contents of the scroll are acted on. Then that power is used to punish the wicked by pouring out the bowls. These are directly related to the miracles and the struggle of who has the real power which is tied to the second point, reinforcing both.

  • @chademccorkle
    @chademccorkle Месяц назад

    Thank you for introducing me to Elaine Pagels! Her work has given me so much to think about, and is helping me reconstruct my faith .

  • @arthurmartinson4370
    @arthurmartinson4370 Месяц назад

    I wanna go to a BBQ with Pagels, Bart Ehrman, David Brakke, Amy-Jill Levine, Karen Armstrong, and Dale Martin.

  • @alanbailey5621
    @alanbailey5621 Месяц назад

    I think Constantine was more of a politician than a Christian. I'm not to sure about his "vision" in which Jesus said "support me and you will kick ass on the battlefield" either.

  • @bmt-zo1ue
    @bmt-zo1ue Месяц назад

    What I've found the hardest in the past decade is to see/ learn how the Christian right in the USA has been the main supporter of so much of this damage ie without them, DT would never have been elected; without DT in the WH, there would have been less rise in authoritarianism/ damage to democracies around the world; without the Christian Right of the GOP (ref history of how they were brought into the GOP in the late 1970s) climate change would have been addressed decades ago....... etc etc. The world would be a very different place if the Christian Right were't so easily manipulated by politicians, sociopaths, corporate billionaires.

  • @dawnb8906
    @dawnb8906 Месяц назад

    It would be so illuminating if you would consider the works of Israel Anderson who makes a very interesting and compelling argument for Yahweh=Satan. His video 2 gardens and a snake is fascinating. Maybe reach out and invite him on to your channel to discuss his revelations. He very much aligns with a lot of what you both say here

  • @ValentinBrutusBura
    @ValentinBrutusBura Месяц назад

    What one does methodologically on this one is go on to understand why is it that certain ecumenical synods accepted the Bible only in this current form. In other words, they search the archives for this *second hand info.*

  • @ValentinBrutusBura
    @ValentinBrutusBura Месяц назад

    Just a small, tiny example. The question is: do you accept *thought insertion* as a reality, and if you do, you'll see this a tree worth barking at loudly.

  • @dalebjones
    @dalebjones Месяц назад

    See The Gnostic Gospels, by Elaine Pagels. From the Introduction … … Orthodox Jews and Christians insist that a chasm separates humanity from its creator: God is wholly other. But some of the gnostics who wrote these gospels contradict this: self-knowledge is knowledge of God; the self and the divine are identical. Second, the "living Jesus" of these texts speaks of illusion and enlightenment, not of sin and repentance, like the Jesus of the New Testament. Instead of coming to save us from sin, he comes as a guide who opens access to spiritual understanding. But when the disciple attains enlightenment, Jesus no longer serves as his spiritual master: the two have become equal-even identical. Third, orthodox Christians believe that Jesus is Lord and Son of God in a unique way: he remains forever distinct from the rest of humanity whom he came to save. Yet the gnostic Gospel of Thomas relates that as soon as Thomas recognizes him, Jesus says to Thomas that they have both received their being from the same source: Jesus said, "I am not your master. Because you have drunk, you have become drunk from the bubbling stream which I have measured out. ... He who will drink from my mouth will become as I am: I myself shall become he, and the things that are hidden will be revealed to him."

  • @AaronandKeelan
    @AaronandKeelan Месяц назад

    What a beautiful conversation! I just became aware of Elaine Pagels yesterday and am so enamored with the information she has shared, her kindness and depth of knowledge. So intriguing!

  • @CassianaMondragon
    @CassianaMondragon Месяц назад

    Conversion therapy was created by psychiatrist Robert Galbraith in the 70s. Curiously enough, JK Rowling uses this name as pseudonym, who is a raging anti-trans campaigner

    • @SethShowalter
      @SethShowalter Месяц назад

      No lie. I have been deeply disappointed by JK Rowling so I don’t find this at all surprising. Thank you for sharing!

  • @InspirationalLavenderFie-cf9pi
    @InspirationalLavenderFie-cf9pi Месяц назад

    I love Elaine ....a real woman

  • @nakeebissadeen1606
    @nakeebissadeen1606 Месяц назад

    I bumped into this video and found many of my apprehensions regarding the Greek Bible have been answered. I fully agree that Greek Gospels can not describe the Aramaic Jesus properly. As a Muslim, I found an amazing similarity in Aramaic Ruha and Arabic Ruh in the Quran. Verse 17:85 And they ask you concerning the Ruh (the spirit). Say:"The Ruh (the spirit) is from the command of my Lord. And you (mankind) have been given the knowledge except a little Verse 2:87 We gave Jesus, the son of Mary, clear proofs and supported him with the Pure Spirit.