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Hosted by Joe Smith · religion · EN-US
In a world increasingly marked by division, cruelty, and chaos, Shift Happens is your guide to navigating the social and political turmoil of our time with hope, integrity, and courage. Each week, we bring you conversation with leaders, thinkers, and change-makers who are on the frontline of resisting white Christian nationalism, dehumanization, polarization, and apathy. Together, we explore how to confront these challenges without mirroring them- how to resist cruelty without becoming cruel, combat anger without being consumed by it, and dismantle systems of injustice while remaining grounding in compassion and humanity. Shift Happens isn't just about understanding the world; it's about empowering you to shape it. Tune in and discover practical insights, inspiring stories, and the tools you need to resist with resilience, love and purpose. Change is possible because shift happens.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn a world increasingly marked by division, cruelty, and chaos, Shift Happens is your guide to navigating the social and political turmoil of our time with hope, integrity, and courage. Each week, we bring you conversation with leaders, thinkers, and change-makers who are on the frontline of resisting white Christian nationalism, dehumanization, polarization, and apathy.
Shift Happens is hosted by Joe Smith. The show has published 122 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Shift Happens: The Final Episode" (24 September 2025, 17 minutes), "Keri Ladouceur: The Post Evangelical Collective" (17 September 2025, 67 minutes), and "Malcolm du Plessis & Phillip Joubert: Common Hymnal" (3 September 2025, 75 minutes).
Shift Happens publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 122 episodes.
Booking probability for Shift Happens is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Shift Happens requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Shift Happens's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Shift Happens are Advocacy & Social Causes. Shift Happens has a religion audience and around 440 subscribers on YouTube.
Joe Smith hosts Shift Happens, a religion podcast with 122 episodes published.
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<p>Today is the final episode of Shift Happens. Thank you to each of you who've journeyed with us over these past several years. I cherish each and every story we told. Your voices made a difference to those who...
Episode #41
<p>In this episode of <b>Shift Happens</b>, host <b>Joe Smith</b> talks with Keri Ladoucuer of The Post Evangelical Collective. </p><p>We dive into what a healthy christian spirituality looks like, what the church could...
Episode #41
<p>In this episode of <b>Shift Happens</b>, host <b>Joe Smith</b> talks with Malcolm du Plessis and Phillip Joubert of Common Hymnal. </p><p>We dive into Malcolm's work in liberation movements, including anti-apartheid...
Episode #40
<p>In this episode of <b>Shift Happens</b>, host <b>Joe Smith</b> talks with author, activist and theologian, Shane Claiborne. </p><p>We dive into <b>how to be part of long term, non-violent resistance, Tony Campolo...
Episode #39
<p>In this episode of <b>Shift Happens</b>, host <b>Joe Smith</b> talks with author Danny Bryant, about<b> his book Unless a Seed Falls to the Ground: Welcoming the Death of the Whiteness Gospel</b>.</p><p>We dive into...
Episode #38
<p>Guest: Dr. Jen Johannsen<br/><br/>In This Episode:<br/> • How systems work unseen in our lives<br/> • Ways we can regulate ourselves in the middle of all this dehumanization<br/> • We talk a lot about the Map of...
Episode #37
<p><b>Guest: </b>Billie & Paul Hoard</p><p><b>Topic:</b> We talk to authors Billie & Paul Hoard about their new book- Eucontamination: Disgust Theology & the Christian Life.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>In This...
Episode #36
<p>In this episode, Joe talks with Sophia Zoe Kilmer. We dig into the ongoing fight for civil rights and explore what it means to resist in meaningful ways.</p><p><b>What You’ll Hear:</b></p>Sophie's long history of...
Episode #35
<p>This week Joe talks with one of his old youth group students and returning guest, Madison Morrigan. </p><p>It is an incredibly dark season we find ourselves in and this episode is a bright light. You will walk away...
Episode #34
<p>This week, Joe talks with author and theologian Keith Giles about his newest book The Quantum Gospel of Mary and The Lost Gospel of Truth. </p>To order Keith's book, click HERE. To follow Keith on social media and/or...
Episode #33
<p>For today's bonus episode, we listen to a recording of a conversation that Joe had with Zoe. She reached out and they hit record. </p><p>If you don't know Sophia Zoe Kilmer, she is a trans activist and constitutional...
Episode #32
<p>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. </p><p>To follow Brian, check out his work, invite him to...
Episode #31
<p>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...
Episode #30
<p>In this episode we talk with author Nia Chiaramonte about her book "I Hardly Knew Me" with is out July 8th. </p><p>To follow Nia on Instagram, click HERE.</p><p>To follow Nia's work or preorder I Hardly Knew Me or to...
Episode #29
<p>This week we talk with Professor Dr. Kevin Bird. </p><p>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...
Episode #28
<p>This week, we talk with comedian Cat Alvarado.</p><p>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. </p><p>To learn...
Episode #27
<p>In this week's episode we talk with Jennifer Solomon. </p><p>Jennifer Solomon (she/her) is the Parents and Families Support Manager for Equality Florida, leading the Parenting with Pride network. Jennifer’s advocacy...
Episode #26
<p>In this episode of Shift Happens, Joe sits down with <b>Kristin Young</b>, Experience Pastor at <b>Mosaic Church in North Carolina</b>, for a powerful conversation about what it means to <b>live fully in your voice...
Episode #25
<p>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...
Episode #24
<p>This week, we talk with author Liz Charolette Grant. Joe talks to Liz about her debut book Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis After Losing Faith in the Bible. </p><p>We dive into her back story, why she needed...
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