Shift Happens
In a world increasingly marked by division, cruelty, and chaos, Shift Happens is your guide to navigating the social and political turmoil of our time with hope, integrity, and courage. Each week, we bring you conversation with leaders, thinkers, and change-makers who are on the frontline of resisting white Christian nationalism, dehumanization, polarization, and apathy.
Together, we explore how to confront these challenges without mirroring them- how to resist cruelty without becoming cruel, combat anger without being consumed by it, and dismantle systems of injustice while remaining grounding in compassion and humanity.
Shift Happens isn't just about understanding the world; it's about empowering you to shape it. Tune in and discover practical insights, inspiring stories, and the tools you need to resist with resilience, love and purpose.
Change is possible because shift happens.
Episodes
112 episodes
Sophia Zoe Kilmer: Bonus Episode
For today's bonus episode, we listen to a recording of a conversation that Joe had with Zoe. She reached out and they hit record. If you don't know Sophia Zoe Kilmer, she is a trans activist and constitutional lawyer. Make sure to k...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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53:31
Brian Recker: Healthy Masculinity and other stuff
Today, we talk to Brian Recker about healthy masculinity and a ton of other things. Make sure to click the link below to preorder his upcoming book Hellbent. To follow Brian, check out his work, invite him to speak, preorder his boo...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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1:09:43
Ally Didier: Listener Story
Today we've got an amazing bonus episode for you. Listener Ally Didier reached out and wanted to share her story. It is super encouraging and full of hope. In a season where that feels like it's in short order, we hope Ally's story brings you a...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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1:38:35
Nia Chiaramonte: I Hardly Knew Me
In this episode we talk with author Nia Chiaramonte about her book "I Hardly Knew Me" with is out July 8th. To follow Nia on Instagram, click HERE.To follow Nia's wor...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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1:05:01
Dr. Kevin Bird: The History of Resistance
This week we talk with Professor Dr. Kevin Bird. Dr. Bird is a specialist in history of the American South and teaches (among other things) about how the historical narrative is often skewed to ignore the injustices we still feel th...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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1:05:39
Cat Alvarado: Comedy as Resistance
This week, we talk with comedian Cat Alvarado.Joe and Cat talk about her story growing up in the church, her journey to where she is and how comedy plays a major role in how she sees the world. To learn more about Cat's comed...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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54:11
Jennifer Solomon: Parenting with Pride
In this week's episode we talk with Jennifer Solomon. Jennifer Solomon (she/her) is the Parents and Families Support Manager for Equality Florida, leading the Parenting with Pride network. Jennifer’s advocacy work includes founding ...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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54:19
Kristin Young: Taking Up Space as Resistance
In this episode of Shift Happens, Joe sits down with Kristin Young, Experience Pastor at Mosaic Church in North Carolina, for a powerful conversation about what it means to live fully in your voice, your body, and your...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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55:16
Flamy Grant: Drag as Resistance
In this week's episode, we talk to ward-winning and Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant. Her 2022 debut record, Bible Belt Baby, reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Christian Chart (the first drag performer to achieve this feat), was n...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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1:05:01
Liz Charolette Grant: Knock at the Sky
This week, we talk with author Liz Charolette Grant. Joe talks to Liz about her debut book Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis After Losing Faith in the Bible. We dive into her back story, why she needed to write this particula...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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1:03:22
J. Philip Newell & Cami Twilling: The Great Search
This week Joe talks with author J. Philip Newell and Director of the Sacred Earth Sacred Soul Center Cami Twilling. John Philip Newell is an internationally renowned Celtic teacher and author of spirituality who calls the m...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:11:24
Kevin Sweeney: The Cosmic Christ and The Concrete Jesus
In today's episode, Joe talks with author Kevin Sweeney. Kevin is the author of multiple books including, The Making of a Mystic and The Joy of Letting Go. Joe and Kevin jump into this new book that marries the mystic of the Cosmic ...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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1:07:02
Lauren Cibene: Tiger in a Lifeboat
This week Joe talks with author of Tiger in a Lifeboat, Lauren Cibene. Lauren's debut book, is a unique story of deconstructing, traveling through India and learning how to reclaim trust. Her writing style will speak to you regardle...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:03:05
Dr. Miche Van Essen: Foundationalism as Resistance
This week, Joe talks to returning guest Dr. Miche Van Essen. Dr. Miche is the Co-Executive Director of the Transmission Ministry Collective. TMC aims to connect and empower trans ...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:03:12
Fred Harrell: Decentering as Resistance
This week, we talk to Fred Harrell. Fred is the Executive Director of Cultivate Pastors, a spiritual coach & director and the Director of New Church Cultivation for the Post Evangelical Collective.Among the many topics Joe and Fred d...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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1:13:29
Corey Nathan: Conversation as Resistance
This week, Joe talks to the host of Talking Politics and Religion, Corey Nathan. Corey's podcast is focused on building bridges and having the hard conversations that many are not willing to. Joe and Corey talk about how honest, goo...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:08:35
Keith Giles: The Quantum Sayings of Jesus
We have another amazing bonus episode for you today. We talk with author and theologian Keith Giles. Joe talks to Keith about his newest book "The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas". They talk about how non-duality is...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:05:33
Dr. Jonathan Foster: Consent as Resistance
Today, Joe talks with Open & Relational theologian and author Dr. Jonathan Foster. Joe and Dr. Foster talk about his book The Theology of Consent and how the idea of an all good and all powerful God doesn't align with what we see in the wor...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:07:13
Josh Scott: Is the Bible a weapon of Oppression?
Today we talk to Gracepointe Pastor Josh Scott. The author of several books talking about what the Bible actually is, dives into the weaponization of Scripture. Is it a weapon of oppression or a tool of liberation?To follow Josh, his wor...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:06:30
Paul Swearengin: Fullness as Resistance
Today, we talk to our friend The Unconventional Pastor Paul Swearengin. We talk to Paul about how living fully is a resistance in and of itself and that doing so is not for anyone else. To follow Paul, their work or to inquire about...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:18:29
Zack Hunt: Unraptured
Today we talk to Zack Hunt about his book Unraptured and how the rapture is a driving force behind much of white, Christian nationalism.To follow Zack, his writing and his work, please click HERE.
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:27:58
David Hayward The Naked Pastor: Art is Resistance
Today Joe talks with The Naked Pastor, David Hayward.We're sure that you're all familiar with David and if not, then you are in for a real treat. Joe talks to David about how he became "The Naked Pastor", how he traded his pulpit for an ...
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Molly Downs-Stoller: Resistance Through your Nervous System
For today's bonus episode, we talk to Molly Downs-Stoller. Molly is a licensed marriage and family therapist that specializes with the LGBTQ+ community. Molly is a regular guest on the podcast and you can listen to her deconstructio...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:01:49
Zach Lambert: Resistance from the Pulpit
This week, we talk to the Lead Pastor of Restore Austin, Zack Lambert. We talk to Zack about what radicalized him early on, how those experiences shaped his view of God/the Church and how he approaches the sacred responsibility of t...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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58:45
Dr. Amber Jones: The Divine Feminine as Resistance
In this episode, Joe talks with Dr. Amber Jones. Dr Jones is a pastor, podcast host, speaker, author, spiritual director and mother. Dr. Jones shares with us her experiences as a female pastor in a world which has been historically ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:06:46