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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

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71:24

J. Philip Newell & Cami Twilling: The Great Search

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2025/05/14

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 modern world to reawaken to the sacredness of Earth and every human being. He has been described as having ‘the heart of a Celtic bard and the mind of a Celtic scholar’, combining in his teachings the poetic and the intellectual, the head as well as the hea...

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67:02

Kevin Sweeney: The Cosmic Christ and The Concrete Jesus

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2025/05/07

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 Christ with the tradition of the prophetic black church as the concrete. The talk about the paradox of "Everything is ok and everything is not ok" and how we can operate in the both/and during an age that screams either/or. If you're interested in Kevin...

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63:05

Lauren Cibene: Tiger in a Lifeboat

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2025/04/30

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 regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Joe and Lauren deep dive into many of the themes of the book and how they relate to our changing world. No doubt, all of you will walk away feeling empowered to reclaim whatever it is you need to reclaim. To lear...

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63:12

Dr. Miche Van Essen: Foundationalism as Resistance

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2025/04/23

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-expansive people within a Christian context to explore gender and spirituality, share holistic care, and develop as leaders, and to educate and inspire change in broader faith communities. Joe and Dr. Miche talk about many things but one area of focus is something Dr. Miche calls foundationalis...

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73:29

Fred Harrell: Decentering as Resistance

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2025/04/16

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 discuss, one of the most important is the need for self-awareness and the decentering that needs to happen among white, American Christians. You will walk away feeling empowered to live in the way Christ is calling us in this season. To follow Fred on Instagra...

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68:35

Corey Nathan: Conversation as Resistance

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2025/04/09

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, good faith conversations is not only a way to resist dehumanization but might just be the actual way forward. To learn more about Corey Nathan and the Democracy Group, click HERE. To follow Talk Politics and Religion podcast, click HERE. Make s...

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65:33

Keith Giles: The Quantum Sayings of Jesus

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2025/04/06

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 a form of resistance to the fundamentalism and white Christian nationalism we see so much today. To find more books by Keith and to follow him, please click HERE. To find and listen to Happy Heretic Hour, please click HERE. To order o...

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67:13

Dr. Jonathan Foster: Consent as Resistance

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2025/04/02

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 world. To learn more about Dr. Foster's work and his writings, please click HERE. Things mention in the episode: Open & Relational Theology, Process Theology, Thomas J. Oord, René Girard, Memetic Theory Make sure to subscribe, give us a rating an...

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66:30

Josh Scott: Is the Bible a weapon of Oppression?

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2025/03/26

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 work and to find out more about his ministry, please click HERE. In the episode: Brian McClaren, Borg & Crosson, Pete Enns, Mitzi J. Smith Make sure to subscribe, give us a rating and share these stories. To connect with Joe on social media or email, please ...

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78:29

Paul Swearengin: Fullness as Resistance

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2025/03/23

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 coaching, please click HERE. Things mentioned in the episode: Evangelicalish Podcast: Learning from the Aramaic Jesus, Revelations of the Aramaic Jesus, Paul's first episode, Falling Back in love With Being Human Make sure to subscribe, give us a rating and ...

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87:58

Zack Hunt: Unraptured

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2025/03/19

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. Mentioned in this episode: The Bible for Normal People, Pablo Richard, The Rapture Exposed, A Pocket Guide to the Apocalypse, Dan McClellan, Bart Ehrman Make sure to subscribe, give us a rating and share these stories. To connect with Joe on social media or email, please click HERE. To follow Shift...

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57:54

David Hayward The Naked Pastor: Art is Resistance

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2025/03/12

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 art studio and how he sees his art as a way of resisting the cruelty of White, Christian Nationalism. To follow David or to explore more of his work, please click HERE. To listen to David's first episode on Shift Happens, click HERE. To find Valrie Kaur...

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61:49

Molly Downs-Stoller: Resistance Through your Nervous...

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2025/03/09

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 deconstruction story HERE. Molly walks us through how our nervous systems protect us (even when we don't want them to sometimes). She also talks to us about how the answer is almost always to "feel our feelings". To learn more about Molly and her work, please ...

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58:45

Zach Lambert: Resistance from the Pulpit

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2025/03/05

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 the "pulpit". To order Zack's new book, "Better Ways to Read the Bible", click HERE. To listen to Zack's first episode, click HERE. To find out more about Restore Austin, click HERE. Make sure to subscribe, give us a rating and share these stories. To co...

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66:46

Dr. Amber Jones: The Divine Feminine as Resistance

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2025/02/26

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 dominated by men. She talks about how God expresses Godself as feminine many times in scripture and that this view of God has been held by even the earliest church leaders. To follow Dr. Jones, read her work, listen to her podcast, and/or to hire her fo...

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72:04

Nadine Smith: Equality Florida

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2025/02/19

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 legacy seriously. Nadine is an award winning journalist, named to Time's 100 most influential people in the world and sat with President Bill Clinton in the first meeting between a sitting president and national LGBTQIA leaders. This conversation is so important, as she reminds us that...

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68:51

Esther Joy Goetz: Non-Duality as Resistance

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2025/02/16

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 talk about Carl Jung, Richard Rohr, Celtic theology, the shadow self and how non-dual thinking is a key to moving beyond the cruelty of our age. If you're not already following Esther and would like to, or connect with her work as a spiritual director, or to order her eBook, visit her...

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70:59

Rev. Dr. Angela Parker: Womanist Theology as Resistance

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2025/02/12

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 book "If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I". Joe and Dr. Parker talk about how our view of God and how we are taught to interpret the Bible either brings freedom and liberation or how it stifles and supports the white, Christian nationalism we see taking over the country right now. To fol...

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66:16

Jemar Tisby: The Spirit of Justice

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2025/02/05

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 Justice" and how the stories can provide a blueprint for our current season of resistance. They talk about the state of the church in the United States and how it has added and abetted white Christian nationalism. To learn more about Jemar's work, to order his books or to contact him, please...

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66:09

Matthew Paul Turner: Story Telling as Resistance

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2025/01/29

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. Matthew talks about why he got into writing and specifically writing children's books. He and Joe talk about the power of story and why it's important that we keep telling our stories. The world needs our stories now, maybe more than ever. To follow Matthew's upcoming books or contact or to follow hi...

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