"Roadside Heroes and Mama Bears: A Journey Through Texas"
In Episode 4, the team travels from Oklahoma to Frisco, Texas, encountering unexpected challenges and heartwarming moments. Their journey begins with an RV blowout just shy of the Texas border, leading to a serendipitous encounter with a fan of 1946 who becomes their roadside hero. This chance meeting underscores the profound connections sparked by the tour’s mission.
Arriving in Frisco, the team meets with members of the Mama Bears, a group founded by Liz Dyer to provide support and advocacy for moms of LGBTQIA+ children. Liz shares the group's evolution from a small Facebook community to a nationwide movement of over 40,000 members, championing love and acceptance in the face of adversity. The evening highlights the power of grassroots activism and the resilience of families fighting for LGBTQIA+ rights, especially in regions grappling with book bans and restrictive legislation.
The episode also explores the transformative hospitality of their hosts, Shannon and Fred Hammond, a formerly conservative evangelical couple who share their journey of questioning faith and embracing inclusivity. Their story reflects the larger cultural shifts taking place across America, as individuals and families reckon with their beliefs and choose love over division.
Through moments of personal connection, laughter, and advocacy, Episode 4 illustrates the tour’s central message: change begins with understanding, and every conversation has the potential to heal, inspire, and create ripples of transformation.
Hosts Brent Roberts and Sharon “Rocky” Roggio recap The 1946 Culture Shift Tour Across America in a 9 Episode Web-Series / Podcast.
@mybrokerbrent @rockyroggio
Web-Series / Podcast Synopsis
Six protectors of LGBTQIA+ rights embark on a courageous RV journey across the American South, challenging Christian nationalism and misinformation with a powerful message of equality, love, and hope
Crew - Filmed, Recorded and Edited by: Eliot Sandusky Peterson @eliotpeterson
Church: Grace Avenue United Methodist
https://www.graceavenue.org
Sponsor: Makingthingsright.org @briannietzel and @uncutstudiosdtla
1946 The Movie
Mama Bears
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Carter Lee (Transcendence)
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Houston Public Media
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From Oklahoma with Love: Free Mom Hugs and the Fight Against Conversion Therapy
From Oklahoma with Love: Free Mom Hugs and the Fight Against Conversion Therapy
In Episode 3, the team continues their journey, leaving Phoenix for Oklahoma City on a grueling 15-hour RV drive. Along the way, they bond over shared road trip challenges, humorous mishaps, and deep conversations about faith, family, and activism. The episode provides a heartfelt glimpse into their personal connections and the resilience that fuels their mission.
Once in Oklahoma City, the team reflects on their experiences at the Mayflower Congregational Church, where they received an overwhelming turnout of over 250 people. They engage with community members, including Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs (FMH), and Katrina Kalb, founding board member of FMH, a survivor of conversion therapy and an advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights. Sara shares her transformative journey from conservative evangelicalism to becoming a powerful ally for her gay son and the broader LGBTQIA+ community. Katrina recounts her harrowing experiences with conversion therapy and the profound impact it had on her life, ultimately inspiring her advocacy work.
The episode also addresses critical issues facing the region, including Christian nationalism and the controversial push to mandate Bible teachings in public schools. Pastor Lori from the Mayflower Congregational Church highlights the dangers of religious coercion and the importance of fostering inclusive spaces rooted in love and acceptance.
Through powerful interviews and candid discussions, the episode emphasizes the transformative power of love, education, and allyship in combating hate and misinformation, making Oklahoma a pivotal stop in their journey of hope and advocacy.
Free Mom Hugs is a nationwide movement of love, visibility, and acceptance for the LGBTQIA+ community, founded by Sara Cunningham. Through simple acts of kindness like offering hugs at Pride events, and broader advocacy efforts, the organization empowers allies to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, aiming to restore family relationships and create a more inclusive world through education and visibility.
From Temecula to Phoenix: Stories of Advocacy, Allyship, and Hope
S1E2 - From Temecula to Phoenix: Stories of Advocacy, Allyship, and Hope
Episode 2 Summary: 1946: The Culture Shift Tour Podcast
In Episode 2, the team reflects on their first stop in Temecula, California, a city blending progressive and conservative influences. They recount their visit to the Temecula Methodist Church, where they connected with Rachel Dennis, a former evangelical pastor turned LGBTQIA+ ally. Rachel shared her personal journey, navigating her daughter’s coming out, confronting harmful theology, and ultimately choosing affirmation and advocacy over fear and church doctrine. Her story highlights the impact of community rejection, the toll it takes on LGBTQIA+ youth, and the transformative power of affirming love.
The episode also delves into the broader themes of allyship and activism, showcasing the importance of support networks like Mama Bears and Free Mom Hugs. The team recounts their logistical challenges, humorous moments, and emotional encounters, emphasizing the resilience and hope that fuel their mission. Rachel’s courage to advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights within her conservative community serves as a powerful example of personal growth and standing up for marginalized voices.
Through intimate storytelling and heartfelt dialogue, the episode underscores the tour's mission to inspire meaningful change and foster understanding across divides.
Christian Nationalism and LGBTQIA+ Rights
Hosts Brent Roberts and Sharon “Rocky” Roggio recap The 1946 Culture Shift Tour Across America in a 9 Episode Web-Series / Podcast.
As the 2024 election approaches, six advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights unite on a bold road trip to counter Project 2025, a political agenda aimed at eroding hard-won liberties. Traveling through the deep South, these individuals screen 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture—an award-winning documentary that explores how biblical mistranslations have fueled discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community. They conduct voter registration events, inspire marginalized voices, and engage in open discussions about the power of activism and the importance of standing up for one’s rights.
Throughout their journey, they share personal stories of resilience, reflecting on fear, heartbreak, and the courage it takes to live authentically in a polarized America. From betrayals by the church to societal pressures, each story paints a vivid picture of life on the margins. However, their collective hope shines as they confront misinformation, conduct candid street interviews, and advocate for equality. They remind viewers that for too long, the Bible has been weaponized against marginalized groups, threatening women’s rights, reproductive freedom, voter rights, and LGBTQIA+ equality.
Host: Brent Roberts and Sharon “Rocky” Roggio with Unconventional Pastor Paul
@mybrokerbrent, @rockyroggio, @unconventionalpastorpaul
special guests, Sara Cunningham, Dan McClellan, BhamProgressive, Rev. Diane McGehee https://beringchurch.org/
@freemomhugs, @bhamprogressive, @maklelan
Filmed, Recorded and Edited by: Eliot Sandusky Peterson @eliotpeterson
1946: The Culture Shift Tour - Trailer
The creators of the award-winning documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture announce an impactful new web series/podcast, 1946: The Culture Shift Tour, launching November 3, 2024, with nine bi-monthly episodes airing Sundays at 1 pm Eastern.
Debuting just before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, The Culture Shift Tour follows six LGBTQIA+ advocates on a 15-city road trip to screen the film, challenge harmful biblical interpretations, and foster community conversations on resilience, identity, and equality. Through powerful storytelling, interviews, and grassroots activism, the series confronts cultural divides, Christian nationalism, and rising threats to LGBTQIA+ rights.
Listeners can tune in for episodes filled with personal stories along the road, local insights, and practical tools for standing up to harmful narratives.