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.

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

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.