1946 The Culture Shift Tour

In this special Pride Edition of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – United Kingdom, we're joined by global LGBTQ+ activist Lady Phyll Opoku-Gyimah. As the co-founder of UK Black Pride, Executive Director of the DIVA Charitable Trust, and former Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Trust, Lady Phyll has spent decades fighting for racial justice, LGBTQ+ equality, and human rights. Together we explore the...

In the final episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK , we sit down with Rachael Reign, Founder and CEO of Surviving Universal UK. Rachael is a leading voice in raising awareness around cultic and spiritual abuse, particularly within high-control religious environments. Her work centers on survivor support, safeguarding reform, and culturally competent advocacy. After experiencing harm herself...

In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – United Kingdom, we sit down with Saba Ali — award-winning activist, speaker, and Chair of the Ban Conversion Practices Coalition. This is one of the most urgent conversations we’ve had. As global debates intensify — and with recent rulings in the United States framing conversion therapy as “free speech” — the reality is clear: these practices are n...

In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK , we sit down with Scott Archer — known to millions online as “TikTok Jesus.” With nearly 8 million followers, Scott has built a massive platform using cosplay, satire, and humor to challenge misinformation about the Bible and push back against anti-LGBTQ+ narratives. But behind the viral content is a deeply personal story. Scott is openly asexu...

In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK, Rocky Roggio and Josie Peres sit down with Rev. Dr. Charlie Bell, an Anglican priest, psychiatrist, and theologian whose work bridges science, faith, and identity. Charlie offers a deeply layered conversation exploring: • What queer theology actually is — and why it matters • How the Church of England, as an established church, shapes national...

In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK, hosts Rocky Roggio and Josie Peres are joined by Stacey Carr, an Emmy-nominated television executive turned theatre leader whose journey from Los Angeles to London is a story of courage, reinvention, and community. In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re honoring Stacey’s story as a woman who has helped shape culture through storytel...

In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK, we sit down with James Lewis and Lexi Powner, the filmmakers behind Out Laws, a groundbreaking documentary exploring the global impact of colonial anti-LGBTQ laws.   We’re celebrating Out Laws being officially selected for BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2026. The film follows activist litigants challenging criminalization laws ac...

In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK, Sharon “Rocky” Roggio and Josie Peres sit down with Reverend Jide Macaulay — Anglican priest, theologian, HIV advocate, and Founder of House of Rainbow Born in London and raised in Nigeria, Jide shares his journey through conservative Christian upbringing, conversion therapy, excommunication, and exile — and how he went on to found House of Rai...

1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK Usualising Our Lives: LGBT+ History Month with Lynne Nicholls In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK , hosts Sharon “Rocky” Roggio and Josie Peres are joined by Lynne Nicholls , Chair of Trustees for Schools OUT and one of the leading voices behind LGBT+ History Month in the United Kingdom. As the UK prepares to celebrate LGBT+ History Month each Feb...

In this episode of 1946 The Culture Shift Tour UK, Sharon “Rocky” Roggio and Josie Peres are joined by Naomi Bennett, CEO and Founder of Lesflicks, an independent, lesbian owned streaming platform dedicated to authentic lesbian and bisexual storytelling. Naomi shares how Lesflicks was founded to challenge a distribution system that undervalues queer films and underpays independent creators. Togeth...

1946 Film – https://www.1946themovie.com Josie Peres – https://www.josieperes.co.uk UK Black Pride – https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk Kaleidoscope Trust (Global LGBT Rights Commission Report – The Legal Battlegrounds ) – https://www.kaleidoscopetrust.com House of Rainbow – https://www.houseofrainbow.org One Body One Faith – https://www.onebodyonefaith.org.uk Micro Rainbow – https://www.microrainbow...

In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour , host Rocky Roggio speaks with trans advocate and educator Dr. Bobbie Glass about organizing in a red state, navigating faith and identity, and standing up to the growing threat of Christian Nationalism — both in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Bobbie shares powerful insights from her work with the state's largest Human Rights PAC, her experience testifyin...

In this transformative episode, Rocky sits down with Dr. Jen Johannsen —a writer, coach, and former dentist—who helps people move from burnout to balance by reconnecting with their bodies, emotions, and deepest truths. After years of struggling with seasonal depression, professional burnout, and emotional disconnection, Jen turned inward. Through spiritual awakening, study, and self-inquiry, she b...

Welcome back to Season 2 of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour! In this meaningful episode, we sit down with Odette Miranda and Nathalie Maldonado, two incredible women who helped bring Spanish subtitles to the groundbreaking documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture. Odette and Nathalie share why this work matters deeply in Spanish-speaking faith communities, how their personal journeys...

In the emotional Season 1 finale of the 1946: The Culture Shift Tour Podcast , the crew wraps up their 32-day road trip in Las Vegas, bringing powerful stories of faith, identity, and LGBTQ+ inclusion into one unforgettable final chapter. 🌟 SPECIAL MOMENTS: ✅ Rocky’s surprise proposal at The Center Las Vegas 💍 ✅ Keynote by Andre Wade , Director of Silver State Equality 🏳️‍🌈 ✅ Candid crew ref...

 Guests & Contributors Lindsey & Sarah – Queer Christian couple living in Salt Lake City Dan McClellan (@maklelan) – Bible scholar, TikTok educator, podcast host https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan Kathy Baldock – LGBTQ+ Christian advocate, author of Walking the Bridgeless Canyon canyonwalkerconnections.com Holly Tuckett – Filmmaker, Church & State https://www.churchandstatedocument...

🔗 Show Notes – Episode 8 Part 2: Colorado Springs & the Power of Radical Inclusion 🎤 Featured Guests & Stories Amber 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.or...

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...

In this unforgettable episode of The Culture Shift Tour , hosts Brent Roberts and Sharon "Rocky" Roggio take listeners on an emotional and inspiring journey through Memphis, Tennessee . Arriving in the city with no local connections, they embrace the unexpected, leading to a series of powerful encounters that weave together history, advocacy, resilience, and cultural transformation. This episode n...

In this emotional second part of Episode 6, Brent Roberts and Sharon "Rocky" Roggio continue sharing their transformative journey with 1946 Road Trip Team through the South, landing in Birmingham, Alabama. Known for its complex history of racial and social justice, Birmingham becomes the backdrop for deep conversations about love, activism, and the ongoing fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. The episode fe...

In Episode 6, Part 1, the team travels to Sarasota, Florida , a key stop on their tour due to its deep ties to Moms for Liberty and conservative politics. With the support of Harvest Church and KK Burchell , the team navigates faith, LGBTQ+ rights, and Christian Nationalism in a community resistant to these conversations. Despite initial concerns from a local pastor, the event received overwhelmin...

Episode 5: Traversing the South and Embracing Community In this episode, the team reflects on their journey through key southern states, including Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi and Arkansas. The adventure begins with a challenging road trip plagued by RV tire issues and extreme heat weather challenges, highlighting the resilience and humor needed on the road. Stops included a vibrant stay in Bat...

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...

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 r...

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’...