Surviving Faith: Rachael Reign on Cultic Abuse & Conversion Practices
In the final episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK, we sit down with Rachael Reign, Founder and CEO of Surviving Universal UK.
Rachael is a leading voice in raising awareness around cultic and spiritual abuse, particularly within high-control religious environments. Her work centers on survivor support, safeguarding reform, and culturally competent advocacy.
After experiencing harm herself, Rachael recognised a gap in both language and support systems for survivors. Through her organisation, she now works to ensure others are seen, heard, and protected.
In this conversation, we explore what spiritual abuse looks like, how it overlaps with conversion practices, and why these issues remain so under-recognized.
This episode is a powerful close to the season and a reminder that faith, when misused, can harm — but truth, language, and community can begin to heal.
Surviving Universal UK https://www.survivinguniversaluk.com
Email info@survivinguniversaluk.org
Ban Conversion Practices Coalition https://www.banconversionpractices.com
Guardian Article https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/03/regulator-london-universal-church-of-the-kingdom-of-god-prosperity-gospel
National Working Group Against Spiritual and Ritual Abuse
The Open University https://www.open.ac.uk
In this Episode:
What Is Spiritual & Cultic Abuse? Understanding coercive control inside religious environments.
High-Control Faith Spaces How manipulation, fear, and power operate within certain religious systems.
The Impact on Survivors Why spiritual abuse is often invisible and misunderstood.
Safeguarding Gaps Where systems fail survivors and why reform is urgently needed.
Conversion Practices & Overlap How spiritual abuse and conversion practices intersect.
Cultural & Racial Context Why culturally competent safeguarding is critical, especially in marginalized communities.
Advocacy & Change How Rachael is pushing for recognition, accountability, and systemic reform.
Banning Conversion Practices: Saba Ali on Faith, Harm & Global Resistance
In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – United Kingdom, we sit down with Saba Ali — award-winning activist, speaker, and Chair of the Ban Conversion Practices Coalition.
This is one of the most urgent conversations we’ve had.
As global debates intensify — and with recent rulings in the United States framing conversion therapy as “free speech” — the reality is clear: these practices are not therapy. They are harm.
Saba prefers the term “conversion practices” because there is nothing therapeutic about attempting to change or suppress someone’s sexuality or gender identity.
As a queer South Asian woman with lived experience, Saba brings deep insight into the intersection of race, religion, culture, and identity. Her work spans advocacy, policy reform, and frontline support for those impacted by abuse, discrimination, and systemic inequality.
In This Episode:
🚨 What Are Conversion Practices?
Why language matters — and how “therapy” disguises harm.
🌍 A Global Crisis
How these practices continue across the UK, US, and beyond — and why legislation still falls short.
🧠 The Impact
The psychological, emotional, and spiritual harm caused by conversion practices.
⚖️ Law, Policy & Power
What’s happening right now in the UK and US — and why bans are critical.
🕌 Culture, Faith & Intersectionality
How race, religion, and family systems intersect with LGBTQIA+ identity.
🔥 Advocacy & Resistance
What it takes to challenge institutions, shift policy, and protect future generations.
This episode is not just a conversation — it’s a call to awareness, accountability, and action.
🎬 Watch 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture
👉 https://www.1946themovie.com
🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify
Music by Marianna Sokol – “Home” 🎶
🔗 FULL LIST OF LINKS + ORGANIZATIONS
1. Ban Conversion Practices Coalition
www.banconversionpractices.com
2. Saba Ali (Personal / Linktree)
3. UK Black Pride
4. Diva Charitable Trust
5. Building Bridges for Peace
www.buildingbridgesforpeace.org
6. Surviving Universal UK
7. Stonewall (UK)
8. UK Government – Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Action Plan
www.gov.uk/government/publications/tackling-violence-against-women-and-girls-strategy
9. American Psychological Association (APA)
10. Human Rights Organizations (General Reference)
11. UK Parliament / Legislative Process
12. UK Government Equality Office
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-equalities-office
13. NHS (Mental Health + Therapy Context)
14. Conversion Practices Survey (Coalition Campaign)
www.banconversionpractices.com
👥 KEY PEOPLE MENTIONED (OPTIONAL TO INCLUDE)
Lady Phyll (UK Black Pride founder)
Phoebe (Stonewall / coalition comms)
Rachel Reign (Surviving Universal UK)
TikTok Jesus & Asexuality: Scott Archer on Faith, Humor & Challenging the Bible
In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK, we sit down with Scott Archer — known to millions online as “TikTok Jesus.”
With nearly 8 million followers, Scott has built a massive platform using cosplay, satire, and humor to challenge misinformation about the Bible and push back against anti-LGBTQ+ narratives. But behind the viral content is a deeply personal story.
Scott is openly asexual, and in this conversation, he shares what that means, how he came to understand his identity later in life, and why asexuality remains widely misunderstood — even within the LGBTQIA+ community.
We explore the unexpected rise of “TikTok Jesus,” the role of humor in dismantling harmful theology, and the reality of navigating backlash, hate, and visibility online.
The conversation also dives into cultural differences between UK and US Christianity, the influence of the Church of England, and why misinformation about the Bible spreads so easily in the digital age.
This episode is thoughtful, funny, and deeply human — a conversation about identity, platform, faith, and the power of using your voice to create change.
Key Topics
Asexuality and identity discovery in adulthood
Misconceptions about asexual relationships
The rise of “TikTok Jesus” and viral influence
Humor and satire as tools for cultural change
Online hate, backlash, and mental health
UK vs US Christianity and cultural religion
Biblical misinformation and digital media
Representation and visibility in LGBTQIA+ spaces
Community, belonging, and redefining “home”
Key Takeaways
Asexuality is widely misunderstood due to lack of representation
Humor can open conversations that traditional discourse cannot
Misinformation spreads faster than truth — especially online
Faith conversations need nuance, not extremes
Visibility has real-world impact, even when unseen
Notable Mentions
Dan McClellan (biblical scholarship & misinformation)
Church of England (cultural Christianity context)
The Second Coming by John Niven (satirical Jesus narrative)
Where to Find Scott
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottywartooth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottywartooth
🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
Scott Archer (TikTok Jesus)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottywartoothInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottywartoothLink hub: https://ko-fi.com/scottywartooth
Referenced CreatorDan McClellan (Biblical Scholar):https://www.tiktok.com/@maklelan
Book MentionedThe Second Coming by John Niven:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/56498/the-second-coming-by-niven-john/9780099540173
Church of Englandhttps://www.churchofengland.org
Queer Theology & Church Power: Rev. Dr. Charlie Bell on Faith, Truth & the Future
Rev. Dr. Charlie Bell
Queer Theology, Church Power & the Future of Faith
Finding Home Abroad: Stacey Carr on Faith, Courage & Reinvention
In Episode 6 of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour UK, Rocky Roggio and Josie Peres talk with Stacey Carr about faith, reinvention, and building a new life in London.
Stacey is the Head of Inclusion and Skills at the Donmar Warehouse and an EMMY-nominated TV executive and producer whose background spans unscripted television, inclusion leadership, and creative coaching. Donmar Warehouse is a London nonprofit theatre, and Stacey’s inclusion-focused leadership role aligns with its public-facing mission and talent development work.
Together, they discuss the Los Angeles Bible study that helped shape Rocky’s early 1946 journey, Stacey’s move from the U.S. to the UK, how she found community in a new country, and why storytelling has become such an important part of her path. They also reflect on church, identity, loneliness, courage, and the meaning of “home.”
A thoughtful conversation about belonging, possibility, and the spaces we create for one another.
Hosted by Rocky Roggio and Josie Peres.
Show Notes
In this episode, Rocky and Josie sit down with Stacey Carr to explore:
Stacey’s early career in Los Angeles and work in unscripted television.
How she and Rocky first met through a Bible study called Starting Point.
The role that safe faith conversations played in the early story of 1946.
Stacey’s decision to leave Los Angeles and move to London.
Adjusting to life in the UK and navigating cultural differences.
The realities of building community without family nearby.
Transitioning from television into theatre and inclusion work.
Storytelling, memoir, and finding her own voice on stage.
Faith, church, and the search for belonging in a new country.
Why LGBTQ people should never be excluded from relationship with God.
What “home” means in this season of Stacey’s life.
Links to Sites Mentioned
1946
1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culturehttps://www.1946themovie.com/
Watch 1946https://www.1946themovie.com/watch-1946-movie
1946 Resourceshttps://www.1946themovie.com/resources
Stacey Carr / Donmar Warehouse
Donmar Warehousehttps://www.donmarwarehouse.com/
Donmar Warehouse – Our Storyhttps://www.donmarwarehouse.com/our-story/
Donmar Warehouse – Contacthttps://www.donmarwarehouse.com/contact-us/
Storytelling / Creative Communities
True Story Londonhttps://www.truestorylondon.com/
True Story London Podcasthttps://www.truestory.london/
One Track Mindshttps://www.onetrackminds.uk/
Faith / Church Resources
Alpha UKhttps://alpha.org.uk/
Find an Alphahttps://alpha.org.uk/try
Visa / Moving to the UK
UK Global Talent Visahttps://www.gov.uk/global-talent
Media Companies Mentioned
Nickelodeonhttps://www.nick.com/
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Networkhttps://www.oprah.com/own
Banijayhttps://www.banijay.com/
Banijay Americashttps://banijayamericas.com/
Out Laws Film | Colonial Laws, Queer Resilience & BFI Flare 2026
In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK, we sit down with James Lewis and Lexi Powner, the filmmakers behind Out Laws, a groundbreaking documentary exploring the global impact of colonial anti-LGBTQ laws. We’re celebrating Out Laws being officially selected for BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2026.
The film follows activist litigants challenging criminalization laws across Namibia, Sri Lanka, and the Caribbean — laws that trace back to British colonial legislation from 1533.
We discuss:
• Colonial legacy and LGBTQ criminalization
• Resilience in the face of violence
• Immigration and asylum challenges
• Conversion therapy legislation in the UK
• The role of the Church of England
• Trans rights and political scapegoating
• Documentary filmmaking as activism
Learn more about Out Laws:
BFI Flare Festival:
Watch 1946:
🎬 FILM & FESTIVAL
Out Laws (Official Site)
Out Laws Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outlawsfilm
BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
British Film Institute (BFI)
🎥 PRODUCTION COMPANY
The Good Side (James Lewis’ company)
🏳️🌈 HUMAN RIGHTS & ADVOCACY ORGANISATIONS
Human Dignity Trust
(Works to decriminalise LGBTQ+ people globally)
https://www.humandignitytrust.org
Kaleidoscope Trust
(UK-based LGBTQ+ human rights charity)
https://www.kaleidoscopetrust.com
UK Black Pride
https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk
OPAL (Organisation for Refuge, Asylum & Migration Support)
(If confirming exact group name from film credits, double-check spelling before publishing)
⚖️ POLITICAL & LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT (Mentioned in Discussion)
UK Parliament
Labour Party UK
Reform UK
⛪ RELIGIOUS CONTEXT
Church of England
https://www.churchofengland.org
Archbishop of Canterbury
https://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org
🌍 HISTORICAL CONTEXT
UK Parliamentary Archives
https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/parliamentary-archives
(Reference to 1533 Buggery Act under Henry VIII)
🎬 1946 PROJECT LINKS
1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture
🎟️ HOW TO WATCH OUT LAWS AT BFI FLARE 2026
BFI Flare Festival Page:
BFI Ticketing Portal:
Reverend Jide Macaulay | Faith Without Borders
In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK, Sharon “Rocky” Roggio and Josie Peres sit down with Reverend Jide Macaulay — Anglican priest, theologian, HIV advocate, and Founder of House of Rainbow
Born in London and raised in Nigeria, Jide shares his journey through conservative Christian upbringing, conversion therapy, excommunication, and exile — and how he went on to found House of Rainbow, an LGBTQ+ Christian community now serving people in 22 countries.
We discuss:
• Biblical mistranslation and Leviticus 20:13 • Criminalization of LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria • The 2014 Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act • Church of Nigeria vs Church of England • BBC documentary “Am I Too Gay for God?” • Refugee and asylum advocacy • Human trafficking survivors • Living openly with HIV • Global Black Pride • LGBT+ History Month
This episode is a story of courage, theology, survival, and solidarity.
Links & Resources
House of Rainbow https://www.houseofrainbow.org
About House of Rainbow https://www.houseofrainbow.org/about-us
Reverend Jide Macaulay https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jide_Macaulay
Kaleidoscope Trust https://kaleidoscopetrust.com
INERELA+ https://inerela.org
Global Black Pride https://globalblackpride.org
UK Black Pride https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk
Watch 1946 https://www.1946themovie.com
About 1946
1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture investigates how a biblical mistranslation reshaped theology and harmed generations of LGBTQ+ people.
This podcast expands that conversation across the UK and beyond.
Usualising Our Lives: LGBT+ History Month with Lynne Nicholls
1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK
Usualising Our Lives: LGBT+ History Month with Lynne Nicholls
In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK, hosts Sharon “Rocky” Roggio and Josie Peres are joined by Lynne Nicholls, Chair of Trustees for Schools OUT and one of the leading voices behind LGBT+ History Month in the United Kingdom.
As the UK prepares to celebrate LGBT+ History Month each February, Lynne offers a powerful and deeply personal conversation about why history, education, and visibility are essential to protecting the future. She traces the origins of Schools OUT in the 1970s, the devastating impact of Section 28, and how an entire generation of LGBT+ people grew up without representation in schools, libraries, or public life.
This episode explores:
How Schools OUT was formed to protect LGBT+ teachers and students
The legacy of Section 28 and why it still shapes education today
How LGBT+ History Month began and why February matters
This year’s LGBT+ History Month theme: Science and Innovation
Why “usualising” LGBT+ lives saves lives
The current state of LGBT+ rights in the UK
The role of faith and education in shaping culture
Lynne’s involvement with One Body One Faith, supporting LGBT+ Christians
For anyone who has supported 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture, lived through educational erasure, or believes stories can change lives, this conversation offers context, history, and hope.
🎧 Listen to the podcast
🎬 Watch the film
🔗 All links: https://www.1946themovie.com
Lynne Nicholls Chair of Trustees, Schools OUT Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
Schools OUT Team Pagehttps://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/about/meet-the-team/
Schools OUT UKUK charity supporting LGBT+ inclusion in education and founder of LGBT+ History Monthhttps://www.schoolsout.org.uk
LGBT+ History Month (UK)Founded by Schools OUT. Celebrated annually in Februaryhttps://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk
LGBT+ History Month 2026 Themehttps://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-2026/
Schools OUT Shop (Badges & Resources)https://www.schoolsout.org.uk/shop/
One Body One FaithUK grassroots charity supporting LGBT+ Christians and advocating for change within the churchhttps://onebodyonefaith.org.uk
Open Table NetworkInclusive Christian worship spaces across the UKhttps://opentable.lgbt
Creating SanctuaryFaith-based inclusion project (Church of England context)https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/creating-sanctuary
Inkbrew ProductionsTheatre company specialising in dramatizing LGBTQ+ archiveshttps://www.inkbrewproductions.com
“The BBC’s First Homosexual” (Play)Based on a rediscovered BBC documentaryhttps://www.scenemag.co.uk/bbcs-lost-first-documentary-on-homosexuality-rediscovered-and-transformed-into-stage-play/
The Pink Singers
Europe’s longest-running LGBT+ choir
Stonewall UKhttps://www.stonewall.org.uk
Royal Society of Chemistryhttps://www.rsc.org
Tate Modernhttps://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
British Museumhttps://www.britishmuseum.org
Naomi Bennett & Lesflicks: Disrupting Distribution, Reclaiming Queer Stories
Lesflicks, Naomi Bennett, sapphic films, lesbian streaming platform, LGBTQ+ filmmakers, independent film distribution, ethical streamingLGBTQ entrepreneurship, Culture Shift Tour, 1946 podcast,
South Africa to the UK: Josie Peres & the Fight for Truth UK S3 Ep1
In this premiere of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour Season 2, director Sharon “Rocky” Roggio is joined by Josie Peres, Associate Producer and UK representative of 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture.
Josie shares their incredible life story—from being born during apartheid South Africa to becoming a leading voice for LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusion in the UK. They talk about watching Mary Lambert’s viral video on 1946, sending Rocky a DM that turned into an international partnership, and joining the production team to expand the film’s message “across the pond.”
Together, they revisit the first UK screening at BFI Flare, their ongoing advocacy through UK Black Pride, Kaleidoscope Trust, House of Rainbow, One Body One Faith, and Micro Rainbow, and the importance of truth-telling in faith communities.
As the conversation turns to 2025’s global climate of backlash and resistance, Josie explains the new Kaleidoscope Trust Global LGBT Rights Commission report, “The Legal Battlegrounds,” and why it matters for every advocate and ally today.
The episode ends with a reflective segment on the theme of “home,” set to Home by Marianna Sokol — a reminder that belonging isn’t always a place but a feeling.
Dr. Bobbie Glass: Fighting Christian Nationalism and Making Good Trouble
In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour, host Rocky Roggio speaks with trans advocate and educator Dr. Bobbi Glass about organizing in a red state, navigating faith and identity, and standing up to the growing threat of Christian Nationalism — both in the U.S. and abroad.
Dr. Bobbi shares powerful insights from her work with the state's largest Human Rights PAC, her experience testifying against conversion therapy, and her international work through U.S. State Department programs. She also opens up about her popular YouTube project, Trans Gurus, and what gives her hope for LGBTQIA+ youth today.
This conversation is a deep dive into faith, resistance, and what it means to shift culture — one voice, one community at a time.
Leading with Empathy: Dr. Jen Johannsen on Faith, Fear, and Finding Peace
In this transformative episode, Rocky sits down with Dr. Jen Johannsen—a writer, coach, and former dentist—who helps people move from burnout to balance by reconnecting with their bodies, emotions, and deepest truths.
After years of struggling with seasonal depression, professional burnout, and emotional disconnection, Jen turned inward. Through spiritual awakening, study, and self-inquiry, she began a journey of healing that now shapes her work helping others do the same.
She shares her path from subconscious survival to intentional living and how tapping into emotional regulation, consciousness, and compassion can radically reshape how we show up in divided spaces.
Drawing from the work of Eckhart Tolle, Dr. David Hawkins, and her own lived experience, Jen unpacks what it means to operate from fear vs. love, and how understanding our emotional "state" can change the way we engage across political, spiritual, and relational lines.
Together, they explore:
How trauma and emotional dysregulation influence belief systems
The “Map of Consciousness” and its relevance to modern spiritual and political dialogue
Practical tools for emotionally safe, permission-based conversations
What to do when you're not ready to engage—and how hunkering down can still be holy
The intersection of activism, nervous system health, and relational healing
💬 “We don’t need to be right—we need to be real. And regulated.”
Whether you're navigating tough conversations about faith, identity, politics, or family, this episode offers grounded insight, emotional clarity, and practical guidance for anyone ready to build bridges in divided times.
Reaching More Hearts: Odette & Nathalie on 1946 in Spanish
Season 2 Episode 1
📍 Season 2, Episode 1 – 1946: The Culture Shift Tour Podcast / Webseries 🎙️ Episode Title: Reaching More Hearts: Odette & Nathalie on 1946 in Spanish
Welcome back to Season 2 of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour! In this meaningful episode, we sit down with Odette Miranda and Nathalie Maldonado, two incredible women who helped bring Spanish subtitles to the groundbreaking documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture.
Odette and Nathalie share why this work matters deeply in Spanish-speaking faith communities, how their personal journeys as LGBTQ+ Christians shaped their involvement, and the behind-the-scenes challenges of translating both language and heart into the subtitles.
💬 “It’s not just a translation—it’s an invitation to healing for millions.”
For the first time ever, Spanish-speaking audiences can experience the documentary with LATIN SPANISH subtitles—available now on Eventive.org
🎟️ Watch 1946 with Spanish subtitles for just $6.99: https://tinyurl.com/watch-1946
🌍 Available subtitle languages include:
Simplified & Traditional Chinese
Thai
Japanese
French
Dutch
Spanish (NEW!)
🚨 Important Update for Our Community: While our incredible supporters helped us create subtitle files, we recently learned those files are not fully compatible with Apple TV’s compliance requirements. To move 1946 globally across Apple and YouTube platforms, we now need to redo all subtitle files—a project that comes with a $10,000 unexpected bill.
Until we complete that milestone, the film is only available worldwide on Eventive at a special price of $6.99. We want to be transparent about the ongoing work and costs it takes to share this message across languages and platforms. Your support truly makes a difference!
Surprise Proposal, Project 2025 & The Battle for LGBTQ+ Rights | Culture Shift Tour Finale
In the emotional Season 1 finale of the 1946: The Culture Shift Tour Podcast, the crew wraps up their 32-day road trip in Las Vegas, bringing powerful stories of faith, identity, and LGBTQ+ inclusion into one unforgettable final chapter. 🌟 SPECIAL MOMENTS: ✅ Rocky’s surprise proposal at The Center Las Vegas 💍 ✅ Keynote by Andre Wade, Director of Silver State Equality 🏳️🌈 ✅ Candid crew reflections on faith, family, and equality ❤️ ✅ The ongoing battle against Project 2025 ⚠️ ✅ Why this mistranslation still fuels division in Christianity 👉 WATCH THE FILM — 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture: 🎞 https://www.1946themovie.com 👉 HOST A SCREENING IN YOUR HOME, CHURCH OR COMMUNITY: 📩 https://www.1946themovie.com/watch-party 👉 JOIN THE MOVEMENT, ACCESS RESOURCES, AND LEARN MORE: 📚 https://www.1946themovie.com/resources / https://www.1946themovie.com/discussionguide 📣 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE to help spread this crucial conversation! #1946TheMovie #CultureShiftTour #LGBTQChristian #Project2025 #BibleMistranslation #QueerFaith #EqualityNevada #SilverStateEquality #ReligiousTrauma #QueerVoices #PodcastLife #FaithDeconstruction #DeconstructionMovement #Exvangelical #ReligiousTraumaRecovery #AffirmingChurch #WatchNow #ListenNow #SeasonFinale Hosts: Brent Roberts & Sharon "Rocky" Roggio Special guest co-host: Carter Nunez. @ tr4n5c3nd3nc3 1946 Intern Elizabeth “ Liz” Cayenne Diana (Rocky’s fiancée) Location and Host AJ Huthat The Center Las Vegas Website: www.thecenterlv.org 🗣 Featured Guests Andre Wade — State Director, Silver State Equality Website: www.silverstateequality.org Kathy Baldock — Researcher (Canyon Walker Connections) Website: www.canyonwalkerconnections.com Ed Oxford — Researcher & historian on biblical mistranslation Jena Serbu (Producer of 1946) - www.jenaserbu.com 🏳️🌈 Organizations Silver State Equality (Nevada LGBTQ+ rights org) (www.silverstateequality.org) Equality California (www.eqca.org) The Center Las Vegas (LGBTQ+ community center) (www.thecenterlv.org) HRC (Human Rights Campaign) (www.hrc.org) The Reformation Project (www.reformationproject.org) ⚠️ Political Topics Mentioned Project 2025 Learn more: (https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24088042-project-2025s-mandate-for-leadership-the-conservative-promise/) Moms for Liberty (cited as part of anti-LGBTQ movement) www.momsforliberty.org 🎨 Creative Credits Chen Design Associates — Tour graphics & artwork 🎙 Recording Studio Sponsor Uncut Studios DTLA IG: @uncutstudiosdtla MakingThingsRight.org
Salt Lake City Stories: Queer Faith, Christian Nationalism & Radical Love
The 1946 Podcast: The Culture Shift Tour – Season Finale Begins
After 32 days, 15 cities, and hundreds of lives impacted, co-hosts Brent Roberts and Sharon “Rocky” Roggio take us into the final stretch of Season 1. From Salt Lake City to Las Vegas, this episode captures the profound spiritual and cultural revelations at the end of the 1946 Culture Shift Tour.
✨ Featuring raw, real, and hopeful stories from the road — including:
A moving interview with Lindsey and Sarah, a queer Christian couple navigating faith, family rejection, and healing in Salt Lake City. 🏳️🌈💒
An in-depth conversation with TikTok scholar Dan McClellan (@maklelan) on deconstructing biblical inerrancy, the rise of Christian nationalism, and reclaiming scripture from weaponization.
Special appearances from Kathy Baldock, Holly Tuckett (Church & State), and Kat Palmer (Damn These Heels Film Festival).
💬 Topics include:
Growing LGBTQ+ visibility in Utah
Faith deconstruction in Mormon and evangelical communities
The role of academics and activism in fighting disinformation
Reproductive rights, political theology, and post-Roe realities
The power of 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture to shift worldviews
Road trip reflections & behind-the-scenes travel stories
Christian nationalism and its political rise (Jerry Falwell, Paul Weyrich)
Queer faith, progressive Christianity, and intersectionality
Film and storytelling as tools for social change
Community resilience and spiritual burnout
🎧 Whether you're questioning, healing, or reclaiming faith — this episode is your reminder that you belong, exactly as you are.
Colorado Springs & the Power of Radical Inclusion
Episode 8 Part 2: Colorado Springs & the Power of Radical Inclusion
In Part 2 of Episode 8, the 1946 Podcast crew takes listeners deep into the heart of Colorado Springs, unearthing powerful stories of transformation, resistance, and unconditional love. Brent Roberts and Sharon “Rocky” Roggio share an inspiring behind-the-scenes tale of being unexpectedly gifted housing in Colorado Springs during the tour — by a non-affirming man whose heart was moved by the 1946 film. 🌈💰🏡
🎙️ This episode is packed with emotional depth and critical conversations, featuring intimate interviews with two trailblazing women:
✨ Amber Cantorna-Wylde, LGBTQ+ author and daughter of a Focus on the Family executive, opens up about surviving rejection, reclaiming her faith, and the life-saving power of affirming spaces.
✨ Rev. Mallory Everhart, queer pastor in Colorado Springs, shares her bold spiritual leadership after the Club Q tragedy and her community’s resistance to toxic evangelicalism. 🏳️🌈✝️💪
💬 Plus, the crew reflects on:
Long, winding drives through Kansas 🛣️
Olive Garden “communion” 🍝
Meeting powerful women pastors 👩⚖️
The upcoming secret proposal teaser 💍
From the creators of the award-winning documentary, 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture.
Hosts Brent Roberts and Sharon “Rocky” Roggio recap The 1946 Culture Shift Tour Across America in a 9 Episode Web-Series / Podcast. Check it out! www.1946themovie.com.
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Making Things Right http://makingthingsright.org/
Making Things Right is an initiative that seeks to rethink the Christian response and responsibility to LGBTQ+ people. You might be a friend or a parent of an LGBTQ+ individual, trying to reconcile your love for them with your beliefs. You may be a church leader looking for better ways to navigate an often divisive dialogue. For anyone weary of the debates and looking for more productive conversation, visit makingthingsright.org to learn more.
Reclaiming Faith and Identity: LGBTQIA+ Advocacy in Springfield, Missouri
In this powerful episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour, hosts Brent Roberts and Sharon "Rocky" Roggio and the team head to Springfield, Missouri, the heart of the Bible Belt, where they meet LGBTQIA+ advocates who are boldly reclaiming their space in a deeply conservative environment. Joined by Unconventional Pastor Paul, a non-binary minister, the team reflects on their personal journeys and the intersection of faith, politics, and LGBTQIA+ rights.
From a heartfelt reunion with family members to inspiring conversations with local LGBTQIA+ pastors, this episode explores themes of faith, acceptance, and the courage to live authentically in the face of adversity. Pastor Paul, who shares their experience of growing up in the conservative town of Republic, Missouri, opens up about the painful process of leaving their church community but also finding healing and purpose through love and acceptance.
The crew also discusses the rising tide of Christian nationalism and the political forces at play in America today, reflecting on how faith and politics have been weaponized against marginalized groups. With raw and real conversations, the episode highlights the power of staying true to yourself, embracing love over fear, and fighting for a more inclusive future.
Join us on this moving episode as we navigate the complexities of faith, identity, and activism in a divided America. This is a journey of healing, hope, and reclaiming space in a world that often tries to silence voices of truth and love.
The Power of Presence: TransSOCIAL, My Sistah’s House & First Baptist Memphis
In this unforgettable episode of The Culture Shift Tour, hosts Brent Roberts and Sharon "Rocky" Roggio take listeners on an emotional and inspiring journey through Memphis, Tennessee. Arriving in the city with no local connections, they embrace the unexpected, leading to a series of powerful encounters that weave together history, advocacy, resilience, and cultural transformation.
This episode not only amplifies the voices of changemakers but also explores the cultural and historical significance of First Baptist Church of Memphis. Brent and Rocky reflect on the church's complex social landscape, emphasizing the importance of community, advocacy, and challenging cultural norms.
Listen Now and Be Inspired
Listen to Episode 7 of The Culture Shift Tour and be inspired by the incredible stories of Bridget Daniels, Kayla Gore, Carol Richardson, and Skip Howard.
Their voices and stories are a testament to strength of character, leadership, and the transformative power of connection.
A Moment of Serendipity at First Baptist Church
One of the most moving and unexpected moments unfolds at First Baptist Church, where cinematographer Eliot discovers a personal connection to the historic site. This serendipitous realization weaves together the past and present, adding depth to the episode and underscoring the spiritual interconnectedness of their mission.
Powerful Conversations with Changemakers
1. Bridget Daniels – TransSOCIALBridget Daniels shares her journey of advocacy through TransSOCIAL, an organization dedicated to supporting the transgender community with education, resource accessibility, and social support. In a heartfelt conversation, Bridget discusses:
The challenges faced by the transgender community in the South.
The power of visibility and representation in creating a more inclusive society.
How TransSOCIAL is bridging gaps and building safe spaces for marginalized voices.
2. Kayla Gore – My Sistah's HouseKayla Gore, co-founder of My Sistah's House, talks about her mission to create housing security for TLGBQ communities in Memphis, particularly transgender women of color. Her passion and advocacy shine through as she discusses:
The Tiny House Project, providing safe, permanent housing for vulnerable transgender individuals.
How My Sistah's House serves as both a community hub and a sanctuary, offering emergency housing and holistic support.
Her personal journey of strength and her vision for a more inclusive Memphis.
3. Carol Richardson – First Baptist ChurchCarol Richardson shares her groundbreaking journey as the first female pastor at First Baptist Church in Memphis, one of the city’s oldest and most historically significant institutions. Her leadership symbolizes progress and inclusivity within the Baptist community.
Breaking Historical Barriers – Carol reflects on the cultural and social implications of her role, challenging long-standing norms and inspiring future generations of female leaders.
Empowering Women in Leadership – Her story resonates as a powerful example of courage and change in a traditionally male-dominated space.
4. Skip Howard – Historian and ArchivistSkip Howard, the dedicated historian for First Baptist Church, takes listeners on a journey through time, preserving the church’s rich history and its role in shaping Memphis.
Preserving Cultural Legacy – His work as an archivist underscores the importance of storytelling and historical preservation in maintaining cultural continuity.
Connecting Past and Present – Through his narratives, Skip bridges generational gaps, ensuring the legacy of First Baptist Church remains vibrant and relevant.
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This episode demonstrates to the power of faith, community, and the beauty of unplanned connections. Join Brent and Rocky as they continue to challenge cultural norms and inspire meaningful change, one city at a time.
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From the creators of the award-winning documentary, 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture.
Hosts Brent Roberts and Sharon “Rocky” Roggio recap The 1946 Culture Shift Tour Across America in a 9 Episode Web-Series / Podcast. Check it out! www.1946themovie.com.
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Crew - Filmed, Recorded and Edited by: Eliot Sandusky Peterson @eliotpeterson https://www.instagram.com/eliotpeterson/
Special Guests:
Kayla Gore - https://www.mshmemphis.org/
Bridget Daniels - https://transsocial.org/
Skip Howard - https://historic-memphis.com/memphis-historic/churches/churches.html
Carol Richardson - https://goodfaithmedia.org/profiles-in-goodwill-carol-richardson-cms-22509/
Mentions:
Matthew Shepard - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Shepard
Judy and Dennis Shepard -
Mikah Meyer https://www.mikahmeyer.com/documentary
Molly Wheat - https://www.instagram.com/tinybirdwings/
Rev. Dr. Catherine Spangler Kimmel - https://fbcmemphis.org/rev-dr-kathryn-kimmel-first-sunday-as-a-senior-pastor-at-fbc-memphis/
Second Chronicle 7:14
Psalm 40
Mount Olive Cathedral - https://www.mountolivecme.com/
Church Sponsors: First Baptist Church of Memphis - https://fbcmemphis.org/
Supported by UNCUT STUDIOS DTLA and Making Things Right the series amplifies marginalized voices and celebrates the resilience and unity of LGBTQIA+ communities.
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Making Things Right is an initiative that seeks to rethink the Christian response and responsibility to LGBTQ+ people. You might be a friend or a parent of an LGBTQ+ individual, trying to reconcile your love for them with your beliefs. You may be a church leader looking for better ways to navigate an often divisive dialogue. For anyone weary of the debates and looking for more productive conversation, visit makingthingsright.org to learn more.
Love, Resilience, and the Fight for LGBTQIA+ Rights in Birmingham
In this emotional second part of Episode 6, Brent Roberts and Sharon "Rocky" Roggio continue sharing their transformative journey with 1946 Road Trip Team through the South, landing in Birmingham, Alabama. Known for its complex history of racial and social justice, Birmingham becomes the backdrop for deep conversations about love, activism, and the ongoing fight for LGBTQIA+ rights.
The episode features a heartfelt visit to the Unitarian Universalist Church, where Reverend Julie Conrady and her community create a safe, affirming space for queer individuals. We hear about a moving Glitter Blessing ritual, a powerful moment of healing and affirmation for those whose faith has often been a source of trauma. The episode highlights the power of inclusion, as Julie shares her journey from a sheltered upbringing to becoming a champion for LGBTQ+ rights, even in the face of criticism and adversity.
Alongside personal stories of coming out and living authentically, we hear from Ford Knox and Rodney Blaylock, a couple who traveled from Tennessee to join the crew. Their journey, from growing up in conservative environments to finding strength in their love for each other, provides a poignant reflection on the resilience it takes to live openly in a world that often misunderstands them.
The episode also addresses the dangers of Christian nationalism, as the team grapples with the misuse of religious texts to justify discriminatory policies. With heartfelt discussions and candid reflections, the crew challenges the political climate that threatens LGBTQIA+ rights, offering a hopeful message of unity, love, and a call to action for equality.
From heartfelt interviews to raw personal stories, Episode 6, Part 2 is a testament to the power of love, faith, and activism in the face of fear and division. Join the 1946: The Culture Shift Tour as they continue their journey, reminding us all of the importance of standing up for what is right—and that, no matter our differences, we are all worthy of love and dignity.
