EPISODE · May 11, 2025 · 39 MIN
Colorado Springs & the Power of Radical Inclusion
from 1946 The Culture Shift Tour · host Sharon Roggio
🔗 Show Notes – Episode 8 Part 2: Colorado Springs & the Power of Radical Inclusion🎤 Featured Guests & StoriesAmber Cantorna-Wylde – LGBTQ+ author and advocate 📚 Out of Focus: My Story of Sexuality, Shame & Toxic Evangelicalism 🔗 Amber's Website - https://www.ambercantorna.com/Rev. Mallory Everhart – Pastor at Vista Grande Community Church (UCC) 🔗 vgcc.org🗣️ Unconventional Pastor Paul – @unconventionalpastorpaul https://www.instagram.com/unconventionalpastorpaul/⛪ Church SponsorsWe gratefully acknowledge the support of the following inclusive and justice-focused faith communities:Vista Grande Community Church (UCC) – Colorado Springs, CO 🔗 vgcc.org An Open & Affirming congregation actively engaged in social justice, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and radical inclusion.📚 Film & Book Mentions🎞️ 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture (Documentary) 🔗 Watch 1946 the Movie - 1946themovie.com 🎞️ For the Bible Tells Me So by Daniel Karslake 🔗 IMDB – For the Bible Tells Me So https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0912583/📚 Out of Focus by Amber Cantorna 🔗 https://www.ambercantorna.com/🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Advocacy & Support Organizations🌈 The Parasol Patrol – Peacefully shielding LGBTQ+ youth from protestors 🔗 parasolpatrol.org🤱 Free Mom Hugs 🔗 freemomhugs.org🐻 Mama Bears 🔗realmamabears.org🏳️🌈 PFLAG National 🔗 pflag.org🛐 Church & Faith-Based Resources🏳️🌈 GayChurch.org – Directory of affirming churches📍 Locations Mentioned🏠 Colorado Springs, CO – Central hub for this episode's stories🍝 Olive Garden – Where the crew shared a heartfelt meal together🏞️ Garden of the Gods – Hiking and reflection spot in Colorado❤️ Additional Mentions🎤 Chappell Roan – Rising pop artist 🔗.iamchappellroan.com🎧 1946 Podcast Archives 🔗 All Episodes - 1946themovie.com 🎬 The Radical – Documentary highlighting LGBTQ+ faith and activism 🔗 https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/films/theradicalDedication This episode is dedicated the life and legacy of Imam Muhsin Hendricks—South African trailblazer, scholar, and founder of The Inner Circle and Masjidul Ghurbaah, a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ Muslims. The film Paul referred to earlier in the episode, "The Radical" courageously spotlighted Muhsin’s story. We are heartbroken to share that Muhsin was recently killed in an ambush near Gqeberha His death is a devastating loss—not just to the queer Muslim community but to the world May this episode carry forward the light and courage Muhsin brought to so many.📌 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and share this vital conversation with someone who needs to hear it.🎥 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
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In Part 2 of Episode 8, the 1946 Podcast crew takes listeners deep into the heart of Colorado Springs, unearthing powerful stories of transformation, resistance, and unconditional love. Brent Roberts and Sharon “Rocky” Roggio share an inspiring behind-the-scenes tale of being unexpectedly gifted housing in Colorado Springs during the tour — by a non-affirming man whose heart was moved by the 1946 film. ️ This episode is packed with emotional depth and critical conversations, featuring intimate interviews with two trailblazing women: ✨ Amber Cantorna-Wylde, LGBTQ+ author and daughter of a Focus on the Family executive, opens up about surviving rejection, reclaiming her faith, and the life-saving power of affirming spaces. ✨ Rev. Mallory Everhart, queer pastor in Colorado Springs, shares her bold spiritual leadership after the Club Q tragedy and her community’s resistance to toxic evangelicalism. ️✝️ Plus, the crew reflects on: Long, winding drives through Kansas ️ Olive Garden “communion” Meeting powerful women pastors ⚖️ The upcoming secret proposal teaser From the creators of the award-winning documentary, 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture. Hosts Brent Roberts and Sharon “Rocky” Roggio recap The 1946 Culture Shift Tour Across America in a 9 Episode Web-Series / Podcast. Check it out! www.1946themovie.com. @mybrokerbrent https://www.instagram.com/mybrokerbrent/ @rockyroggio https://www.instagram.com/rockyroggio/ Supported by UNCUT STUDIOS DTLA and Making Things Right the series amplifies marginalized voices and celebrates the resilience and unity of LGBTQIA+ communities. UNCUT STUDIOS DTLA https://www.instagram.com/uncutstudiosdtla/ Step into a studio unlike any other, designed for bold visions and endless creativity. Making Things Right http://makingthingsright.org/ Making Things Right is an initiative that seeks to rethink the Christian response and responsibility to LGBTQ+ people. You might be a friend or a parent of an LGBTQ+ individual, trying to reconcile your love for them with your beliefs. You may be a church leader looking for better ways to navigate an often divisive dialogue. For anyone weary of the debates and looking for more productive conversation, visit makingthingsright.org to learn more.
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