Today, we talk to Brian Recker about healthy masculinity and a ton of other things. Make sure to click the link below to preorder his upcoming book Hellbent.

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Today we've got an amazing bonus episode for you. Listener Ally Didier reached out and wanted to share her story. It is super encouraging and full of hope. In a season where that feels like it's in short order, we hope Ally's story brings you a little light.

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In this episode we talk with author Nia Chiaramonte about her book "I Hardly Knew Me" with is out July 8th.

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This week we talk with Professor Dr. Kevin Bird.

Dr. Bird is a specialist in history of the American South and teaches (among other things) about how the historical narrative is often skewed to ignore the injustices we still feel the consequences of.

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This week, we talk with comedian Cat Alvarado.

Joe and Cat talk about her story growing up in the church, her journey to where she is and how comedy plays a major role in how she sees the world.

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In this week's episode we talk with Jennifer Solomon.

Jennifer Solomon (she/her) is the Parents and Families Support Manager for Equality Florida, leading the Parenting with Pride network. Jennifer’s advocacy work includes founding and serving as president of PFLAG Miami, where she has created a supportive space for families to receive guidance, share experiences, and become allies for their loved ones. She also co-led the Miami Coalition for Queer Youth, ensuring equitable and safe educational environments for all students. From 2022 to 2024, Jennifer served as the LGBTQ+ Chair for the Miami-Dade Council of PTA/PTSA and now presides over Florida PTA's Kaleidoscope Chapter.

As an appointed member of HRC’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council, Jennifer advocates on a national level. In recognition of her impactful work, Equality Florida honored her with the 2023 Voice for Equality Award, and SAVE named her a 2023 Champion of Equality.

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In this episode of Shift Happens, Joe sits down with Kristin Young, Experience Pastor at Mosaic Church in North Carolina, for a powerful conversation about what it means to live fully in your voice, your body, and your calling — especially in faith spaces that often ask you to play small.

Kristin shares her journey of embracing her big personality and learning that taking up space is a form of resistance. We talk about the tension between authenticity and expectations, the internal work of trusting your own voice, and what it’s looked like for her church leadership to go on their own journey of learning how to let her lead.

This one is for anyone who’s ever been told they were “too much,” anyone figuring out how to stay rooted in their truth, and anyone who’s ever been asked to shrink in the name of “humility.”

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In this week's episode, we talk to ward-winning and Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant. Her 2022 debut record, Bible Belt Baby, reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Christian Chart (the first drag performer to achieve this feat), was nominated for Best Pop Album at the San Diego Music Awards, and was named one of the Top Ten Queer Country Albums of 2023 by Rainbow Rodeo Magazine. Her single “Good Day” debuted at #20 on the Billboard Christian digital sales chart. Her 2024 sophomore album “CHURCH” reached #8 on the iTunes Country Chart.

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