
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 449 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | |||

In this episode with Joshua Luke Smith we sit with the idea that the life in front of you is the main event – even when it is limited, when it is unglamorous, when it’s not what you hoped for. We talk about lament and shame, consecration and wonder, ... more
In this episode, Graham Joseph Hill joins me to talk through how every culture tends to read Jesus through their own lens and how we tend to remake Him in our own image. And when we do that, we tend to follow idols rather than Jesus. In his latest bo... more
In this episode, Jessie Cruickshank and Julia Schmaltz join me to talk about Becoming Good News and the argument at its center: that discipleship is less about acquiring information and trying harder and more about receiving; receiving a name and a s... more
In this episode, Paul Anleitner traces how a culture that once watched Rocky in full-throated sincerity learned to read everything through suspicion. We talk about the modern story we inherited, the postmodern anti-story that dismantled it, and the m... more
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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.
Every conversation has been interesting and impactful.
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!
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.
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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. Kristin Lee
2. Kyle Strobel
3. Michael Rhodes
4. Amar Peterman
5. Ben Norquist
6. Brian Miller
7. Aaron Cline Hanbury
8. Brant Hansen
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