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Shifting Culture

Joshua Johnson
Christianity
Faith
Community
Jesus
Discipleship
Mental Health
Theology
Creativity
Spiritual Formation
Spirituality
Storytelling
Hope
Justice
Family
Kingdom Of God
Art
Grief
Evangelism
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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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In this episode, Derwin Gray and I talk about what it actually takes to heal. He noticed years ago that people were making their wounds into their identity, and It's Time to Heal is his answer - be honest, expect it to be hard, accept what happened w... more

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In this episode Sandra Glahn helps us read Scripture the way we already know how to read a story. We talk about the women we've skipped as bunny trails, handed only to women, flattened into ideals, or made into sinners the text never called sinners —... more

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In this episode, Eric Geiger and I dig into what's growing underneath a leader's life. We've all watched leaders fall over the past few years, and the wreckage takes a long time to clear. Eric's conviction is that we keep working on the things we can... more

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In this episode, Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez argues that much of what the American church calls peace is really just quiet — and that what we call unity is often sameness, congregations gathered around shared opinion rather than around Christ, where ... more

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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
Kyle Strobel
Theologian and author; Talbot School of Theology, Institute for Spiritual Formation; Jonathan Edwards Scholar
Talbot School of Theology
Episode: Ep. 438 Kyle Strobel - When God Seems Distant it Isn't Because You Failed
Michael Rhodes
Author, Old Testament scholar, and educator
Carey Baptist College (New Zealand)
Episode: Ep. 437 Michael Rhodes - The Gospel is Political (Just Not How You Think)
Amar Peterman
Author of Becoming Neighbors; advocate for interfaith neighbor-love
Author, Becoming Neighbors
Episode: Ep. 436 Amar Peterman - Loving Your Neighbor Across Real Difference
Ben Norquist
Co-author of Every Somewhere Sacred
Author, Every Somewhere Sacred
Episode: Ep. 435 Ben Norquist & Brian Miller - The Places We Live Are Telling Stories. Which Ones Are Getting Told?
Brian Miller
Co-author of Every Somewhere Sacred
Author, Every Somewhere Sacred
Episode: Ep. 435 Ben Norquist & Brian Miller - The Places We Live Are Telling Stories. Which Ones Are Getting Told?
Aaron Cline Hanbury
Editor of Common Good Magazine; author of Wired for Wonder
Common Good Magazine; Author of Wired for Wonder
Episode: Ep. 434 Aaron Cline Hanbury - When Machines Can Do More, What Does it Mean to be Alive?
Brant Hansen
Author of Living Unoffended, speaker on forgiveness and anger
Episode: Ep. 433 Brant Hansen - Living Unoffended in an Age of Outrage
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?

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 133 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 Statesa month 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. 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.
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.

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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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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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