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Shifting Culture

Joshua Johnson
Christianity
Faith
Community
Jesus
Discipleship
Mental Health
Theology
Creativity
Kingdom Of God
Storytelling
Spirituality
Hope
Art
Spiritual Formation
Justice
Family
Grief
Evangelism
God
Love

On Shifting Culture we have conversations at the intersection of faith, culture, justice, and the way of Jesus. Hosted by Joshua Johnson, this podcast features long-form conversations with authors, theologians, artists, and cultural thinkers to trace how embodied love, courage, and creative faithfulness offer a culture of real healing and hope.

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In this episode with Aaron Cline Hanbury, we think through how we relate to technology and the things we make. We tackle the question underneath the whole AI moment: not just what it means to be human when machines can do more and more, but what it m... more

In this episode, Brant Hansen argues that holding onto offense is killing us - spiritually, physically, and relationally. He had to decide whether the offense he experienced as a young person should be held on to or if he should release it. It led hi... more

There's no shortage of voices telling men who they should be right now and most of them are answering the wrong question. In this conversation with Zachary Wagner, author of Men of Virtue, we get underneath the culture war noise around masculinity an... more

In this episode, Fr. John Dear joins me to explore his latest book, Universal Love: Surrendering to the God of Peace and one of the core convictions at the center of it: genuine peacemaking begins not with better strategy or more effort, but with tot... more

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Zachary Wagner
Author of Men of Virtue
Author, Men of Virtue
Episode: Ep. 432 Zachary Wagner - Is Virtue Formation the Answer to the Crises Men and Boys are Facing Right Now?
John Dear
Catholic priest, peace activist, Beatitudes Center founder
Beatitudes Center for the Nonviolent Jesus
Episode: Ep. 431 Fr. John Dear - Surrendering to the God of Peace and Following the Nonviolent Jesus
Jennifer Garcia Bashaw
Biblical scholar and co-author of Serving Up Scripture
Episode: Ep. 430 Jennifer Garcia Bashaw & Aaron Higashi - Interpreting the Bible in a World Fighting Over What It Means
Aaron Higashi
Biblical scholar and co-author of Serving Up Scripture
Episode: Ep. 430 Jennifer Garcia Bashaw & Aaron Higashi - Interpreting the Bible in a World Fighting Over What It Means
KJ Ramsey
Writer, trauma counselor, chronic illness advocate
Author of The Place Between Our Pains
Episode: Ep. 429 K.J. Ramsey - Finding Joy in the Place Between Our Pains
Dan Hummel
Historian of Evangelicals, foreign policy, theology
The American Evangelicals, A History Podcast
Episode: Ep. 429 K.J. Ramsey - Finding Joy in the Place Between Our Pains
John Fia
Author and scholar on American Evangelicalism
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Episode: Ep. 429 K.J. Ramsey - Finding Joy in the Place Between Our Pains
Maggie Capra
Teacher, researcher
American Evangelicalism research
Episode: Ep. 429 K.J. Ramsey - Finding Joy in the Place Between Our Pains
Tim Ross
Author of The Missing Peace; founder of The Basement
The Basement / The Missing Peace
Episode: Ep. 428 Tim Ross - What Secrets Do to the Body and Why Confession Is the Path to Healing

Host

Joshua Johnson
Host of the show (as introduced in the episode)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings
  • Hope filled

    Do You want to be inspired and challenged, to have your thinking expanded. Then take a listen here. You just might find what you’re looking for.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eternity is now
    United Statesa year ago
  • Worth the investment

    This podcast is powerful because Joshua spends the time to read and research the work of each person he interviews. Most of the guests are surprised to find how much he knows about the intricacies of their work. I’ve listened to other podcasts that many of these guests have appeared on and Shifting Culture has consistently been a more enjoyable listen because of the investment of the one conducting the interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anonycam
    United States2 years ago
  • Consistently Great Guests with a Host that is Attentive and Curious

    Every conversation has been interesting and impactful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bballco
    United States2 years ago
  • Extraordinary and relevant conversations.

    I’ve just discovered this podcast and I’m so glad - varied guests with time to expand on their ideas in this format. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daratg
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting and relevant speakers

    Thanks for this podcast. I have enjoyed listening and learning new things from the experts you have on. Your work is building up the Church which is part of your aim. Well done and thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindylady22
    United States3 years ago

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Guests frequently highlight the thoughtful, non-punchy pacing and the space given for genuine dialogue.
The show's conversations are described as hopeful, challenging, and deeply informative about faith in culture.
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Ep. 429 K.J. Ramsey - Finding Joy in the Place Between Our Pains
Q: What advice would you give your 21-year-old self?
Chill the f*** out, embrace silliness earlier, and remember you don't have to take everything so seriously; find space for play and gentleness with yourself.
Ep. 431 Fr. John Dear - Surrendering to the God of Peace and Following the Nonviolent Jesus
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to live out nonviolence today?
Listeners are urged to engage in inner surrender, cultivate interpersonal nonviolence, join bottom-up peace movements, and act publicly for disarmament and justice, modeling Gandhi, King, and Jesus in daily life.
Ep. 431 Fr. John Dear - Surrendering to the God of Peace and Following the Nonviolent Jesus
Q: Why is nonviolence so dangerous in a violent world?
Dear explains that nonviolence challenges entrenched systems of power and requires everyday courage, strategic organizing, and a willingness to suffer alongside the oppressed; it disrupts status quo and provokes resistance, yet it is presented as the only morally sustainable path.
Ep. 421 Tish Harrison Warren - What Grows in Weary Lands: Can the Desert Fathers and Mothers Teach Us Moderns What We Need for Resilience?
Q: If you go back to your 21-year-old self, what advice would you give?
Keep practicing the disciplines you're learning, don't worry so much, and trust that life's disappointments will yield redemption and grace beyond what you imagine.
Ep. 420 Eric Clayton Returns - The Spirituality of Star Wars
Q: How did Star Wars become a framework for your spiritual practice?
Eric explains that he began to see Star Wars not as a simple allegory but as a shared space where different faith traditions can dialogue, using the stories as tools to communicate deeper truths and invite personal discernment.

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What is Shifting Culture about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-form conversations at the intersection of faith, culture, justice, and the way of Jesus, featuring authors, theologians, artists, and cultural thinkers. Episodes commonly explore how love, hope, and ethical imagination inform personal faith, public life, and community healing, often weaving in psychology, philosophy, literature, and film to illuminate practical faithfulness in a contested cultural moment. Noteworthy throughlines include trauma-informed ministry, the craft of discernment, spiritual practices from ancient traditions, and the role of art and storytelling in shaping belief and action. The show often blends rigorous intellectual inquiry with accessible, personal storytelling, making it a compelling fit for listeners who wan... more

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Recent guests on Shifting Culture include:

1. Zachary Wagner
2. John Dear
3. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw
4. Aaron Higashi
5. KJ Ramsey
6. Dan Hummel
7. John Fia
8. Maggie Capra

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