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.
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…
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 and gender-expansiv…
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.
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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…
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 o…
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 …
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…
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 Pau…
Today we talk to Zack Hunt about his book Unraptured and how the rapture is a driving force behind much of white, Christian nationalism.
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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 Pas…
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 yo…
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 approach…
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 w…
This week, Joe talks to the executive director of Florida's largest LGBTQ human rights organization; Nadine Smith. Nadine comes from a long line of people fighting for human rights and she takes the …
Joe talks to one of our favorite podcasters for another special Sunday bonus episode: Esther Joy Goetz. You probably know her best as one of the Deconstructing Mamas or The Dolly Mama.
Joe and Esther…
This week, Joe talks with Rev. Dr. Angela Parker. Dr. Parker is an associate professor of New Testament and Greek at Mercer University School of Theology. Among her published works is the excellent b…
In this episode, Joe talks with New York Times best selling author Jemar Tisby. Jemar is also a theologian, speaker, teacher and leader.
Joe and Jemar talk about his newest book "The Spirit of Justic…
In today's episode, Joe talks with New York Times Best Selling author Matthew Paul Turner. Whether you know Matthew from his books or his social media, you know that he is full of light and love.
Mat…
In our first bonus episode, Joe talks with Florida House Representative Anna Eskamini.
Rep. Eskamani is the representative for District 42, which covers most of Orlando. She is the first Iranian Amer…
This week Joe talks the author and illustrator of The Book of Belonging, Mariko Clark and Rachel Eleanor.
Mariko Clark is a Japanese American author, mother, and storyteller on a mission to help kid…