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Shift Happens

Podcast by Joe Smith

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History & religion

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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.

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122 episodes

episode Shift Happens: The Final Episode artwork

Shift Happens: The Final Episode

Today is the final episode of Shift Happens. Thank you to each of you who've journeyed with us over these past several years. I cherish each and every story we told. Your voices made a difference to those who listened.  Don't fret though! We will still be doing this, just with a much larger reach! I am partnering with The Reasoned Reality Project [https://www.instagram.com/reasoned_reality/] to bring the same kind of content and more. Click the link and follow Reasoned Reality (if you're not). Keep an eye open for the launch date.  Thank you seems so small for what you all gave me. I loved every second of Shift Happens. I hope that wherever you find yourself today, that you are having the exact day you need. Now, get outta here. Go love on some people.  To help support the ongoing work of Shift Happens, click HERE. [https://meizon.churchcenter.com/giving/to/shift-happens] Wild Goose Festival [https://wildgoosefestival.org/?v=0b3b97fa6688] is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Click the link to get all the info about this year's festival. Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket. See every side of every news story. Read the news from multiple perspectives. See through media bias with reliable news from local and international sources.To get your 40% discount to Ground News, click HERE [https://ground.news/landingV8/welcome?utm_source=therealjoesmith&utm_medium=pap-link#a_aid=therealjoesmith]. Visit The Slippery Slope Store [https://slipperyslope.shop] for your exvangelical shirt needs. New merch coming soon. Use promo code therealjoesmith10 for 10% of your orders. If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride [https://parentingwithpride.org]. For counseling from anywhere please check out The Christian Closet [https://www.thechristiancloset.com]. If you would like to support the work of The Christian Closet please go to Affirming Therapy [https://affirmingtherapy.org] to donate. ...

24 Sep 2025 - 16 min
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Keri Ladouceur: The Post Evangelical Collective

In this episode of Shift Happens, host Joe Smith talks with Keri Ladoucuer of The Post Evangelical Collective.  We dive into what a healthy christian spirituality looks like, what the church could be going forward and how God often shows up from the margins.  Connect with Keri and The PEC: PEC website [https://www.postevangelicalcollective.org] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kerilad/?hl=en] Connect with Joe Smith & Shift Happens: Instagram: therealjoe.smith [https://www.instagram.com/therealjoe.smith/] | Shift Happens Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/shifthappenspodcast_/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@shifthappensgnv] To help support the ongoing work of Shift Happens, click HERE. [https://meizon.churchcenter.com/giving/to/shift-happens] Wild Goose Festival [https://wildgoosefestival.org/?v=0b3b97fa6688] is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Click the link to get all the info about this year's festival. Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket. See every side of every news story. Read the news from multiple perspectives. See through media bias with reliable news from local and international sources.To get your 40% discount to Ground News, click HERE [https://ground.news/landingV8/welcome?utm_source=therealjoesmith&utm_medium=pap-link#a_aid=therealjoesmith]. Visit The Slippery Slope Store [https://slipperyslope.shop] for your exvangelical shirt needs. New merch coming soon. Use promo code therealjoesmith10 for 10% of your orders. If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride [https://parentingwithpride.org]. For counseling from anywhere please check out The Christian Closet [https://www.thechristiancloset.com]. If you would like to support the work of The Christian Closet please go to Affirming Therapy [https://affirmingtherapy.org] to donate. ...

17 Sep 2025 - 1 h 7 min
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Malcolm du Plessis & Phillip Joubert: Common Hymnal

In this episode of Shift Happens, host Joe Smith talks with Malcolm du Plessis and Phillip Joubert of Common Hymnal.  We dive into Malcolm's work in liberation movements, including anti-apartheid work in South Africa, how modern Christian music has been coopted by the white, evangelical machine and Phillip's insight on how music is a lynchpin to our resistance.  Connect with Common Hymnal: Website  | [https://commonhymnal.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/commonhymnal/?hl=en] | Phillip Joubert [https://www.instagram.com/phillipjoubert/?hl=en] | Malcolm du Plessis [https://commonhymnal.com/blog/tag/Malcolm+du+Plessis] Connect with Joe Smith & Shift Happens: Instagram: therealjoe.smith [https://www.instagram.com/therealjoe.smith/] | Shift Happens Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/shifthappenspodcast_/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@shifthappensgnv] To help support the ongoing work of Shift Happens, click HERE. [https://meizon.churchcenter.com/giving/to/shift-happens] Wild Goose Festival [https://wildgoosefestival.org/?v=0b3b97fa6688] is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Click the link to get all the info about this year's festival. Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket. See every side of every news story. Read the news from multiple perspectives. See through media bias with reliable news from local and international sources.To get your 40% discount to Ground News, click HERE [https://ground.news/landingV8/welcome?utm_source=therealjoesmith&utm_medium=pap-link#a_aid=therealjoesmith]. Visit The Slippery Slope Store [https://slipperyslope.shop] for your exvangelical shirt needs. New merch coming soon. Use promo code therealjoesmith10 for 10% of your orders. If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride [https://parentingwithpride.org]. For counseling from anywhere please check out The Christian Closet [https://www.thechristiancloset.com]. If you would like to support the work of The Christian Closet please go to Affirming Therapy [https://affirmingtherapy.org] to donate. ...

3 Sep 2025 - 1 h 14 min
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Shane Claiborne: Long Term Resistance

In this episode of Shift Happens, host Joe Smith talks with author, activist and theologian, Shane Claiborne.  We dive into how to be part of long term, non-violent resistance, Tony Campolo, the damage Trump is creating and much more. The way Shane moves and sees the world is a breath of fresh air. If you're needing a "pick me up" during this dark season...this is it! Connect with Shane Claiborne: Website  [https://www.shaneclaiborne.com] | Books [https://thesimpleway.myshopify.com/search?x=0&y=0&q=shane+claiborne] | Podcast [https://redletterchristians.podbean.com] Connect with Joe Smith & Shift Happens: Instagram: therealjoe.smith [https://www.instagram.com/therealjoe.smith/] | Shift Happens Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/shifthappenspodcast_/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@shifthappensgnv] To help support the ongoing work of Shift Happens, click HERE. [https://meizon.churchcenter.com/giving/to/shift-happens] Wild Goose Festival [https://wildgoosefestival.org/?v=0b3b97fa6688] is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Click the link to get all the info about this year's festival. Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket. See every side of every news story. Read the news from multiple perspectives. See through media bias with reliable news from local and international sources.To get your 40% discount to Ground News, click HERE [https://ground.news/landingV8/welcome?utm_source=therealjoesmith&utm_medium=pap-link#a_aid=therealjoesmith]. Visit The Slippery Slope Store [https://slipperyslope.shop] for your exvangelical shirt needs. New merch coming soon. Use promo code therealjoesmith10 for 10% of your orders. If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride [https://parentingwithpride.org]. For counseling from anywhere please check out The Christian Closet [https://www.thechristiancloset.com]. If you would like to support the work of The Christian Closet please go to Affirming Therapy [https://affirmingtherapy.org] to donate. ...

27 Aug 2025 - 55 min
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Danny Bryant: Unless a Seed Falls to the Ground (Welcoming the Death of the Whiteness Gospel)

In this episode of Shift Happens, host Joe Smith talks with author Danny Bryant,  about his book Unless a Seed Falls to the Ground: Welcoming the Death of the Whiteness Gospel. We dive into white christian nationalism, toxic theology, and how healing looks like grief long before growth. If you’ve ever wondered what church could be, this conversation will give you language, courage, and maybe even a spark of joy for the road ahead. Connect with Danny Bryant: Quoir Author Page [https://quoir.com/authors/dt-bryant/] | Amazon Page [https://www.amazon.com/stores/D.T.-Bryant/author/B0DRZ1GV5L] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dtbryant_stm/?hl=en] | Substack [https://dtbryant.substack.com/p/alma-thomas-art-and-spiritual-direction] Connect with Joe Smith & Shift Happens: Instagram: therealjoe.smith [https://www.instagram.com/therealjoe.smith/] | Shift Happens Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/shifthappenspodcast_/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@shifthappensgnv] To help support the ongoing work of Shift Happens, click HERE. [https://meizon.churchcenter.com/giving/to/shift-happens] Wild Goose Festival [https://wildgoosefestival.org/?v=0b3b97fa6688] is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Click the link to get all the info about this year's festival. Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket. See every side of every news story. Read the news from multiple perspectives. See through media bias with reliable news from local and international sources.To get your 40% discount to Ground News, click HERE [https://ground.news/landingV8/welcome?utm_source=therealjoesmith&utm_medium=pap-link#a_aid=therealjoesmith]. Visit The Slippery Slope Store [https://slipperyslope.shop] for your exvangelical shirt needs. New merch coming soon. Use promo code therealjoesmith10 for 10% of your orders. If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride [https://parentingwithpride.org]. For counseling from anywhere please check out The Christian Closet [https://www.thechristiancloset.com]. If you would like to support the work of The Christian Closet please go to Affirming Therapy [https://affirmingtherapy.org] to donate. ...

20 Aug 2025 - 1 h 10 min
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