1946 The Culture Shift Tour

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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.

  1. Surviving Faith: Rachael Reign on Cultic Abuse & Conversion Practices

    May 10

    Surviving Faith: Rachael Reign on Cultic Abuse & Conversion Practices

    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, Rachael recognised a gap in both language and support systems for survivors. Through her organisation, she now works to ensure others are seen, heard, and protected. In this conversation, we explore what spiritual abuse looks like, how it overlaps with conversion practices, and why these issues remain so under-recognized. This episode is a powerful close to the season and a reminder that faith, when misused, can harm — but truth, language, and community can begin to heal. In this Episode: What Is Spiritual & Cultic Abuse? Understanding coercive control inside religious environments. High-Control Faith Spaces How manipulation, fear, and power operate within certain religious systems. The Impact on Survivors Why spiritual abuse is often invisible and misunderstood. Safeguarding Gaps Where systems fail survivors and why reform is urgently needed. Conversion Practices & Overlap How spiritual abuse and conversion practices intersect. Cultural & Racial Context Why culturally competent safeguarding is critical, especially in marginalized communities. Advocacy & Change How Rachael is pushing for recognition, accountability, and systemic reform. Surviving Universal UK https://www.survivinguniversaluk.com Email info@survivinguniversaluk.org Ban Conversion Practices Coalition https://www.banconversionpractices.com Guardian Article https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/03/regulator-london-universal-church-of-the-kingdom-of-god-prosperity-gospel National Working Group Against Spiritual and Ritual Abuse The Open University https://www.open.ac.uk 🎶 “Home” by Marianna Sokol – Featured closing theme

    1h 2m
  2. Banning Conversion Practices: Saba Ali on Faith, Harm & Global Resistance

    Apr 28

    Banning Conversion Practices: Saba Ali on Faith, Harm & Global Resistance

    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 not therapy. They are harm. Saba prefers the term “conversion practices” because there is nothing therapeutic about attempting to change or suppress someone’s sexuality or gender identity. As a queer South Asian woman with lived experience, Saba brings deep insight into the intersection of race, religion, culture, and identity. Her work spans advocacy, policy reform, and frontline support for those impacted by abuse, discrimination, and systemic inequality. In This Episode: 🚨 What Are Conversion Practices? Why language matters — and how “therapy” disguises harm. 🌍 A Global Crisis How these practices continue across the UK, US, and beyond — and why legislation still falls short. 🧠 The Impact The psychological, emotional, and spiritual harm caused by conversion practices. ⚖️ Law, Policy & Power What’s happening right now in the UK and US — and why bans are critical. 🕌 Culture, Faith & Intersectionality How race, religion, and family systems intersect with LGBTQIA+ identity. 🔥 Advocacy & Resistance What it takes to challenge institutions, shift policy, and protect future generations. This episode is not just a conversation — it’s a call to awareness, accountability, and action. 🎬 Watch 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture 👉 https://www.1946themovie.com 🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Music by Marianna Sokol – “Home” 🎶 🔗 FULL LIST OF LINKS + ORGANIZATIONS  1. Ban Conversion Practices Coalition www.banconversionpractices.com 2. Saba Ali (Personal / Linktree) www.linktr.ee/sabacelebritypa 3. UK Black Pride www.ukblackpride.org.uk 4. Diva Charitable Trust www.divacharitabletrust.org 5. Building Bridges for Peace www.buildingbridgesforpeace.org 6. Surviving Universal UK www.survivinguniversaluk.com 7. Stonewall (UK) www.stonewall.org.uk 8. UK Government – Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Action Plan www.gov.uk/government/publications/tackling-violence-against-women-and-girls-strategy 9. American Psychological Association (APA) www.apa.org 10. Human Rights Organizations (General Reference) www.hrw.org 11. UK Parliament / Legislative Process www.parliament.uk 12. UK Government Equality Office www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-equalities-office 13. NHS (Mental Health + Therapy Context) www.nhs.uk 14. Conversion Practices Survey (Coalition Campaign) www.banconversionpractices.com 👥 KEY PEOPLE MENTIONED (OPTIONAL TO INCLUDE) Lady Phyll (UK Black Pride founder) Phoebe (Stonewall / coalition comms) Rachel Reign (Surviving Universal UK)

  3. Asexuality: Scott Archer on Faith, Humor & Challenging the Bible

    Apr 12

    Asexuality: Scott Archer on Faith, Humor & Challenging the Bible

    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 asexual, and in this conversation, he shares what that means, how he came to understand his identity later in life, and why asexuality remains widely misunderstood — even within the LGBTQIA+ community. We explore the unexpected rise of “TikTok Jesus,” the role of humor in dismantling harmful theology, and the reality of navigating backlash, hate, and visibility online. The conversation also dives into cultural differences between UK and US Christianity, the influence of the Church of England, and why misinformation about the Bible spreads so easily in the digital age. This episode is thoughtful, funny, and deeply human — a conversation about identity, platform, faith, and the power of using your voice to create change. Key Topics Asexuality and identity discovery in adulthood Misconceptions about asexual relationships The rise of “TikTok Jesus” and viral influence Humor and satire as tools for cultural change Online hate, backlash, and mental health UK vs US Christianity and cultural religion Biblical misinformation and digital media Representation and visibility in LGBTQIA+ spaces Community, belonging, and redefining “home” Key Takeaways Asexuality is widely misunderstood due to lack of representation Humor can open conversations that traditional discourse cannot Misinformation spreads faster than truth — especially online Faith conversations need nuance, not extremes Visibility has real-world impact, even when unseen Notable Mentions Dan McClellan (biblical scholarship & misinformation) Church of England (cultural Christianity context) The Second Coming by John Niven (satirical Jesus narrative) Where to Find Scott TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottywartooth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottywartooth Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/scottywartooth 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Scott Archer (TikTok Jesus)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottywartoothInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottywartoothLink hub: https://ko-fi.com/scottywartooth Referenced CreatorDan McClellan (Biblical Scholar):https://www.tiktok.com/@maklelan Book MentionedThe Second Coming by John Niven:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/56498/the-second-coming-by-niven-john/9780099540173 Church of Englandhttps://www.churchofengland.org

    54 min
  4. Queer Theology & Church Power: Rev. Dr. Charlie Bell on Faith, Truth & the Future

    Mar 29

    Queer Theology & Church Power: Rev. Dr. Charlie Bell on Faith, Truth & the Future

    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 culture • The tension between institutional power and pastoral care • The differences between UK and US church systems • How biblical interpretation — including the 1946 mistranslation — continues to impact LGBTQ+ lives This episode goes beyond surface-level inclusion conversations and asks bigger questions: What is the Church for? Who does it serve? And how can it change? A powerful conversation about truth, responsibility, and the future of faith. 🔗 Watch and listen: https://www.1946themovie.com Dr. Charlie Bell Anglican priest, psychiatrist, theologian, academic Deep Dive Topics Interdisciplinary Identity • Medicine + theology + psychiatry • Moral responsibility and human behavior • Biological vs ethical frameworks Church of England & Power • Established church explained • Relationship between church and state • National responsibility vs doctrinal exclusion • Marriage, pastoral care, and public life UK vs US Church Comparison • Episcopal Church vs Church of England • Decentralized vs centralized systems • Cultural vs legal influence of religion Queer Theology • Definition and core principles • Challenging fixed identity categories • Re-reading scripture through lived experience • Expanding theology beyond binaries Scripture & Interpretation • “Owning the text” • Moving beyond defensive readings • Asking new theological questions 1946 & Translation Impact • The historical introduction of “homosexuality” into scripture • Long-term theological consequences • Institutional reinforcement of interpretation Institutional Tension • Public vs private belief among clergy • Structural resistance to change • Naming truth within systems Hope & Future Vision • What change could look like • Why staying matters • The role of queer voices in shaping the future Church Links: Church & Theology Church of England https://www.churchofengland.org St John the Divine, Kennington https://www.sjdkennington.org Affirming Catholicism https://affirmingcatholicism.org.uk St Mellitus College (ordination training) https://www.stmellitus.ac.uk Academic & Medical King’s College London https://www.kcl.ac.uk South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust https://www.slam.nhs.uk Girton College, Cambridge https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk Queens’ College, Cambridge https://www.queens.cam.ac.uk Domuni Universitas https://www.domuni.eu Books & Publications Light to Those in Darkness (forthcoming) (Published via academic/religious press – keep general unless official link released) Routledge (academic publisher often referenced) https://www.routledge.com Film & Podcast 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture https://www.1946themovie.com

    53 min
  5. Finding Home Abroad: Stacey Carr on Faith, Courage & Reinvention

    Mar 15

    Finding Home Abroad: Stacey Carr on Faith, Courage & Reinvention

    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 storytelling, leadership, and advocacy. Stacey’s connection to 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture goes back to the early days of the film, when conversations about scripture, faith, and identity helped inspire the journey that would eventually lead to the documentary. Today, Stacey works as Head of Inclusion and Skills at London’s Donmar Warehouse Theatre, helping expand opportunities in the arts and supporting emerging storytellers. In this episode we explore: • Stacey’s career in television with Nickelodeon and OWN • Her move from Hollywood to London • Building community in a new country • Faith, belonging, and finding home abroad • Why storytelling can help create spaces where everyone belongs • Why LGBTQ people should never be excluded from relationship with God. This is a conversation about women leading change, building community, and creating a more inclusive world. 🎬 Learn more about the film 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture 🔗 Links and resources: 1946themovie.com Links to Sites Mentioned 1946 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture https://www.1946themovie.com/ Watch 1946 https://www.1946themovie.com/watch-1946-movie 1946 Resources https://www.1946themovie.com/resources Stacey Carr / Donmar Warehouse Donmar Warehouse https://www.donmarwarehouse.com/ Donmar Warehouse – Our Story https://www.donmarwarehouse.com/our-story/ Donmar Warehouse – Contact https://www.donmarwarehouse.com/contact-us/ Storytelling / Creative Communities True Story London https://www.truestorylondon.com/ True Story London Podcast https://www.truestory.london/ One Track Minds https://www.onetrackminds.uk/ Faith / Church Resources Alpha UK https://alpha.org.uk/ Find an Alpha https://alpha.org.uk/try Visa / Moving to the UK UK Global Talent Visa https://www.gov.uk/global-talent Media Companies Mentioned Nickelodeon https://www.nick.com/ OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network https://www.oprah.com/own Banijay https://www.banijay.com/ Banijay Americas https://banijayamericas.com/

    50 min
  6. Out Laws Film | Colonial Laws, Queer Resilience & BFI Flare 2026

    Mar 3

    Out Laws Film | Colonial Laws, Queer Resilience & BFI Flare 2026

    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 across Namibia, Sri Lanka, and the Caribbean — laws that trace back to British colonial legislation from 1533. We discuss: • Colonial legacy and LGBTQ criminalization • Resilience in the face of violence • Immigration and asylum challenges • Conversion therapy legislation in the UK • The role of the Church of England • Trans rights and political scapegoating • Documentary filmmaking as activism Learn more about Out Laws: https://OutlawsFilm.com BFI Flare Festival: https://www.bfi.org.uk/flare Watch 1946: https://www.1946themovie.com 🎬 FILM & FESTIVAL Out Laws (Official Site) https://outlawsfilm.com Out Laws Instagram https://www.instagram.com/outlawsfilm BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival https://www.bfi.org.uk/flare British Film Institute (BFI) https://www.bfi.org.uk 🎥 PRODUCTION COMPANY The Good Side (James Lewis’ company) https://thegoodside.co.uk 🏳️‍🌈 HUMAN RIGHTS & ADVOCACY ORGANISATIONS Human Dignity Trust (Works to decriminalise LGBTQ+ people globally) https://www.humandignitytrust.org Kaleidoscope Trust (UK-based LGBTQ+ human rights charity) https://www.kaleidoscopetrust.com UK Black Pride https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk OPAL (Organisation for Refuge, Asylum & Migration Support) https://www.opal.org.uk (If confirming exact group name from film credits, double-check spelling before publishing) ⚖️ POLITICAL & LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT (Mentioned in Discussion) UK Parliament https://www.parliament.uk Labour Party UK https://labour.org.uk Reform UK https://www.reformparty.uk ⛪ RELIGIOUS CONTEXT Church of England https://www.churchofengland.org Archbishop of Canterbury https://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org 🌍 HISTORICAL CONTEXT UK Parliamentary Archives https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/parliamentary-archives (Reference to 1533 Buggery Act under Henry VIII) 🎬 1946 PROJECT LINKS 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture https://www.1946themovie.com 🎟️ HOW TO WATCH OUT LAWS AT BFI FLARE 2026 BFI Flare Festival Page: https://www.bfi.org.uk/flare BFI Ticketing Portal: https://whatson.bfi.org.uk

    57 min
  7. Reverend Jide Macaulay: Faith Without Borders

    Feb 15

    Reverend Jide Macaulay: Faith Without Borders

    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 Rainbow, an LGBTQ+ Christian community now serving people in 22 countries. We discuss: • Biblical mistranslation and Leviticus 20:13
• Criminalization of LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria
• The 2014 Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act
• Church of Nigeria vs Church of England
• BBC documentary “Am I Too Gay for God?”
• Refugee and asylum advocacy
• Human trafficking survivors
• Living openly with HIV
• Global Black Pride
• LGBT+ History Month This episode is a story of courage, theology, survival, and solidarity. Links & Resources House of Rainbow
https://www.houseofrainbow.org About House of Rainbow
https://www.houseofrainbow.org/about-us Reverend Jide Macaulay
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jide_Macaulay Kaleidoscope Trust
https://kaleidoscopetrust.com INERELA+
https://inerela.org Global Black Pride
https://globalblackpride.org UK Black Pride
https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk Watch 1946
https://www.1946themovie.com About 1946 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture investigates how a biblical mistranslation reshaped theology and harmed generations of LGBTQ+ people. This podcast expands that conversation across the UK and beyond.

    55 min
  8. Usualising Our Lives: LGBT+ History Month with Lynne Nicholls

    Feb 1

    Usualising Our Lives: LGBT+ History Month with Lynne Nicholls

    1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UKUsualising 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 February, Lynne offers a powerful and deeply personal conversation about why history, education, and visibility are essential to protecting the future. She traces the origins of Schools OUT in the 1970s, the devastating impact of Section 28, and how an entire generation of LGBT+ people grew up without representation in schools, libraries, or public life. This episode explores: How Schools OUT was formed to protect LGBT+ teachers and students The legacy of Section 28 and why it still shapes education today How LGBT+ History Month began and why February matters This year’s LGBT+ History Month theme: Science and Innovation Why “usualising” LGBT+ lives saves lives The current state of LGBT+ rights in the UK The role of faith and education in shaping culture Lynne’s involvement with One Body One Faith, supporting LGBT+ Christians For anyone who has supported 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture, lived through educational erasure, or believes stories can change lives, this conversation offers context, history, and hope. 🎧 Listen to the podcast🎬 Watch the film🔗 All links: https://www.1946themovie.com Lynne Nicholls Chair of Trustees, Schools OUT Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Schools OUT Team Page https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/about/meet-the-team/ Schools OUT UKUK charity supporting LGBT+ inclusion in education and founder of LGBT+ History Monthhttps://www.schoolsout.org.uk LGBT+ History Month (UK)Founded by Schools OUT. Celebrated annually in Februaryhttps://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk LGBT+ History Month 2026 Themehttps://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-2026/ Schools OUT Shop (Badges & Resources)https://www.schoolsout.org.uk/shop/ One Body One FaithUK grassroots charity supporting LGBT+ Christians and advocating for change within the churchhttps://onebodyonefaith.org.uk Open Table NetworkInclusive Christian worship spaces across the UKhttps://opentable.lgbt Creating SanctuaryFaith-based inclusion project (Church of England context)https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/creating-sanctuary Inkbrew ProductionsTheatre company specialising in dramatizing LGBT+ archiveshttps://www.inkbrewproductions.com “The BBC’s First Homosexual” (Play)Based on a rediscovered BBC documentaryhttps://www.scenemag.co.uk/bbcs-lost-first-documentary-on-homosexuality-rediscovered-and-transformed-into-stage-play/ The Pink Singers Europe’s longest-running LGBT+ choir https://www.pinksingers.co.uk Stonewall UKhttps://www.stonewall.org.uk Royal Society of Chemistryhttps://www.rsc.org Tate Modernhttps://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern British Museumhttps://www.britishmuseum.org

    41 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    The Creators of 1946 The Movie
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
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    © Quest for Biblical Truth, llc managed by Sharon Roggio
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