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Shifting Culture

Joshua Johnson
Christianity
Faith
Community
Discipleship
Jesus
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Spiritual Formation
Spirituality
Justice
Family
Storytelling
Hope
Art
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God
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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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Recent Guests

Dave Nienhuis
Author of And The Sea Was No More, biblical scholar
Author, memoirist
Episode: Ep. 461 Dave Nienhuis - What Happens to Faith in the Deep
Craig Detweiler
Filmmaker and author, president of Wedgwood Circle
Wedgwood Circle
Episode: Introducing: The Good, The True, and The Cinema
John Dougherty
Writer, educator, and film critic for America Magazine
America Magazine
Episode: Introducing: The Good, The True, and The Cinema
Annie F. Downs
Author of Don't Let That Hold You Back; host of That Sounds Fun
Don't Let That Hold You Back / That Sounds Fun
Episode: Ep. 460 Annie F. Downs - When Something is Stolen, Killed, or Destroyed, How Do We Keep Going?
Jeff Woodke
Relief and development worker who was held hostage for six and a half years in West Africa
YWAM Relief and Development, Niger; author of All the Way Home
Episode: Ep. 457 Jeff Woodke - After Six and a Half Years as an Al-Qaida Hostage, What Remained?
Laura Whiffler
Author of This Side of the Sky
Author, This Side of the Sky
Episode: Introducing: Jesus and... Everything
Julia Schmaltz
Co-author of Becoming Good News
Unknown (co-author)
Episode: Ep. 444 - Jessie Cruickshank & Julia Schmaltz - How Do We Become Good News to the World?
Jessie Cruickshank
Co-author of Becoming Good News
Unknown (co-author)
Episode: Ep. 444 - Jessie Cruickshank & Julia Schmaltz - How Do We Become Good News to the World?
Kristin Lee
Harvard-trained physician; author of We Mend with Gold
Harvard-trained physician; author
Episode: Ep. 439 Kristin Lee - When the Faith You've Been Handed Begins to Crack, You Mend with Gold

Host

Joshua Johnson
Host of long-form conversations at the intersection of faith, culture, justice, and the way of Jesus.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Wonderful Show.

    Joshua Johnson’s Shifting Culture show is one I found by accident, and I’m so grateful. He interviews a wide range of people with views and voices across the global church, but what makes his episodes stand out is his gift for interviewing. I think another reviewer noted he reads the guests’ books in full and puts a lot of thought into the questions he asks, and the interviews are much better than many other shows out there for this reason. I appreciate his heart to transform our culture after J... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aspiring Phoebe
    United States2 months ago
  • 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

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Episodes feel relevant to church and culture with practical applications.
Guests are read deeply; questions reflect substantial preparation and care.
Elevates nuanced faith-based dialogue over sensational soundbites.
Consistently high-quality guests and meaningful takeaways for listeners and sponsors.
Thoughtful, culture-shaping conversations with a pastorful, curious interviewer.

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Ep. 461 Dave Nienhuis - What Happens to Faith in the Deep
Q: What is the deep?
The guest explains the deep as a larger-than-us, uncontrollable force symbolized by water in Scripture, representing death's dominion and the experiences that overwhelm us, which can't be neatly boxed or controlled.
Ep. 434 Aaron Cline Hanbury - When Machines Can Do More, What Does it Mean to be Alive?
Q: Anything you've been reading or watching that you could recommend?
I'm reading The Science of Storytelling and trying to tackle Moby-Dick this year; both offer insight into narrative and patience, which relate to how we think about technology and culture, alongside a broader interest in the history of food.
Ep. 434 Aaron Cline Hanbury - When Machines Can Do More, What Does it Mean to be Alive?
Q: If you go back to your 21 year old self, what advice would you give?
I would tell myself to consider pursuing law school because a law degree offers flexibility and broad applicability across many fields, providing stability and the ability to adapt to different career paths.
Ep. 438 Kyle Strobel - When God Seems Distant it Isn't Because You Failed
Q: What is the difference between consolation and desert, and how should a believer respond?
Consolation is the early excitement of faith; desert reveals character and dependence on God, and the right response is to continue offering oneself to God, trusting His presence even when feelings fade.
Ep. 438 Kyle Strobel - When God Seems Distant it Isn't Because You Failed
Q: Why does it feel like God is distant even when you're growing spiritually?
Distance often mirrors our expectations and the way we've learned to measure growth; true growth happens as we abandon strategies to control God and instead trust Him, moving from striving to abiding.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shifting Culture

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

Long-form conversations at the crossroads of faith, culture, justice, and embodied love. The show features authors, theologians, academics, and cultural thinkers who explore how faith can translate into practical action, hospitality, and reform in communities. Episodes consistently center questions of marginalization, public life, and how biblical and theological ideas shape social ethics, with a bias toward thoughtful, research-informed discussion and humane, hopeful storytelling. A distinctive thread across episodes is a patient, people-centered approach—listening to voices from the margins, wrestling with difficult questions, and offering concrete pathways for readers and listeners to participate in justice-minded faith.

Noteworthy is t... more

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1. Dave Nienhuis
2. Craig Detweiler
3. John Dougherty
4. Annie F. Downs
5. Jeff Woodke
6. Laura Whiffler
7. Julia Schmaltz
8. Jessie Cruickshank

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