EPISODE · Apr 27, 2025 · 1H 19M
Reclaiming Faith and Identity: LGBTQIA+ Advocacy in Springfield, Missouri
from 1946 The Culture Shift Tour · host Sharon Roggio
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.Church Sponsors: St. John's Chapelhttps://www.stjohnschapel.org/Special Guests: Pastor Stephanie Scott Hoffman https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100032091892426 Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman, Minister - https://springfielduu.org/staff/Unconventional Pastor Paul - @unconventionalpastorpaul https://www.instagram.com/unconventionalpastorpaul/Carter Lee Nunez - https://www.instagram.com/tr4n5c3nd3nc3/Liz Cayanne - https://www.instagram.com/liz.cayenne/Mentions:@freemomhugs https://www.instagram.com/freemomhugs/Sarah McBride – Delaware State Senator, the first openly trans senator. https://mcbride.house.gov/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_McBrideEvangel University - https://www.evangel.edu/Republic, Missouri - https://www.republicmo.com/Crew - Filmed by: Eliot Sandusky Peterson @eliotpeterson https://www.instagram.com/eliotpeterson/Edited by: Daniel Rafael Beltram https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-rafael-b-038387a5/
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In this powerful episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour, hosts Brent Roberts and Sharon "Rocky" Roggio and the team head to Springfield, Missouri, the heart of the Bible Belt, where they meet LGBTQIA+ advocates who are boldly reclaiming their space in a deeply conservative environment. Joined by Unconventional Pastor Paul, a non-binary minister, the team reflects on their personal journeys and the intersection of faith, politics, and LGBTQIA+ rights. From a heartfelt reunion with family members to inspiring conversations with local LGBTQIA+ pastors, this episode explores themes of faith, acceptance, and the courage to live authentically in the face of adversity. Pastor Paul, who shares their experience of growing up in the conservative town of Republic, Missouri, opens up about the painful process of leaving their church community but also finding healing and purpose through love and acceptance. The crew also discusses the rising tide of Christian nationalism and the political forces at play in America today, reflecting on how faith and politics have been weaponized against marginalized groups. With raw and real conversations, the episode highlights the power of staying true to yourself, embracing love over fear, and fighting for a more inclusive future. Join us on this moving episode as we navigate the complexities of faith, identity, and activism in a divided America. This is a journey of healing, hope, and reclaiming space in a world that often tries to silence voices of truth and love.
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