The Holy Shift Show

Christine Crawford
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Willing to be curious, dig deep, and be surprised by God? Let's explore the complexities of life, the paradoxes of faith, and how the upside-down kingdom of God always points the right way forward. Host Christine Crawford uses art, story, and humor to explore faith without flinching — and invites some fascinating guests to the table along the way. Pull up a chair. 

  1. MAY 15

    33: A Woman's Place — Is in the Story

    What if misreading women's stories in Scripture means we've been missing something essential about the heart and character of God? Dr. Sandra Glahn — theologian, professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, and author of the forthcoming A Woman's Place Is in the Story — joins Christine for a conversation that is equal parts scholarship and soul care. Dr. Glahn has spent decades asking the questions most people are afraid to ask: Where are the women in Scripture not coming through in translation? Where have they been vilified, minimized, or missed entirely? And what does it cost us — men and women alike — when we get the story wrong? Christine and Dr. Glahn dig into the real cost of male-dominant readings of Scripture, revisit specific biblical women's stories with fresh eyes, and explore how reclaiming women's stories doesn't just dignify women — it restores our picture of the Storyteller himself. In this episode: Why distorted readings of Scripture affect the spiritual formation of both men and womenSpecific biblical women's stories reframed (think: survivor instead of sinner and evangelist instead of assistant)Nicodemus at night vs. the Samaritan woman at noon — what John's light/dark motif is really doingWhat "helper" actually means in Hebrew (hint: it's not hamburger helper)Why women are leaving the church — and how a more faithful reading of scripture can remedy thatPractical next steps for anyone ready to dig deeperThis one is for the woman who's wondered why God seems to have more to say to everyone else and for the man who wants to better dignify women and champion their gifts. Because as Christine promises, “The deeper we dig, the gooder God gets.” Support the show CONNECTIONS: View the ShownotesVisit the WebsiteJoin the CommunityBook a Shift SessionAttend a WorkshopListen to PodcastExplore the Blog Connect with ChristineFollow on InstagramThis show is listener-supported! Your donations are tax-deductible and highly appreciated. CONTRIBUTE HERE. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a positive review to encourage Christine and help others find this show.

    43 min

  2. MAR 27

    32: Grief is Holy — How to Grieve Well

    What if what you've been avoiding is what heals you? We don't know how to grieve. Not really. We've been taught to hurry our grief, spiritually bypass lament, and sanitize our suffering — leaving a lot of us with an “emaciated theology of suffering,” and no place to take our pain. In this honest and tender conversation, Bible teacher, author, and award-winning broadcaster Rebecca Carrell joins me to talk about what it means to grieve well. We dig into why deep grief is not a lack of faith but an alignment with the Holy Spirit. We walk through what Jesus's response to death, grief, and suffering teaches us about showing up for people in pain. We talk about why a good ugly cry is one of the most healing things you can do. And we wrestle together with one of the hardest truths about grief: that it isn't one loss. It's a thousand small ones, stacked inside each other, resetting every time you wake up. If you've ever been told you're too tender, too emotional, or too slow to heal — this episode is for you. If you've ever stood at the edge of someone else's grief and not known what to do — this one is for you too. Despite what you might think, grief is not the absence or faith or the enemy of hope. Let's make the holy shift.  Support the show CONNECTIONS: View the ShownotesVisit the WebsiteJoin the CommunityBook a Shift SessionAttend a WorkshopListen to PodcastExplore the Blog Connect with ChristineFollow on InstagramThis show is listener-supported! Your donations are tax-deductible and highly appreciated. CONTRIBUTE HERE. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a positive review to encourage Christine and help others find this show.

    54 min

  3. FEB 13

    31: Surrender Leads to Freedom

    What if the freedom you're desperately seeking only comes through surrender? Best-selling author and trauma survivor Mary DeMuth returns to The Holy Shift Show to explore one of faith's most challenging paradoxes: we can't control our way to peace—we have to learn to let go. Mary shares her personal journey of healing from complex trauma, the slow work of God in restoring her relationship with her mother, and why surrender isn't defeat or resignation, but the pathway to seeing God at work in our lives. Mary and Christinedig into the specific areas where surrender feels impossible—our inner lives, our pasts, our relationships, our daily worries, and those particular outcomes we're gripping so tightly. If you're struggling with cynicism, exhausted from trying to control everything, or frustrated by how long it takes to heal, this episode offers both validation and gentle encouragement. Mary reminds us of the upside-down kingdom truths that sometimes God takes a long time to do something suddenly, and freedom comes only through surrender. RESOURCES: Access Online CourseAttend Live WorkshopsSchedule Shift SessionsBook Spiritual MentoringSupport the show CONNECTIONS: View the ShownotesVisit the WebsiteJoin the CommunityBook a Shift SessionAttend a WorkshopListen to PodcastExplore the Blog Connect with ChristineFollow on InstagramThis show is listener-supported! Your donations are tax-deductible and highly appreciated. CONTRIBUTE HERE. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a positive review to encourage Christine and help others find this show.

    39 min

  4. 12/28/2025

    DNDW 10: Silence and Solitude

    What if the noise in your life is drowning out the voice of God?  For the final episode of the 2025 Draw Near Dwell Well Series, Christine chats with soul care extraordinaire Andrew Ranucci about why silence and solitude are essential for spiritual, mental, relational, and physical health.  Andrew unpacks the difference between self-care and soul care and helps us understand why silence and solitude feel so uncomfortable and what they reveal about our image of God. Along with Andrew's wisdom and practical guidance, Christine shares a humbling (and hilarious!) story about her first experience with a silent retreat—complete with temper tantrums in the desert and rage-screaming on the highway. Through powerful imagery—muddy water clearing, a little girl resting on her mother's chest—they explore our deep need simply to be with God. You'll discover: Why we'd rather shock ourselves than sit in silence (literally)The difference between clean grief and dirty griefHow to start with just 10 minutes (or even two)Why "do as you can, not as you can't" changes everythingIf you've been avoiding silence and solitude, this conversation will help you understand why—and give you a gentle place to start. ALL-NEW RESOURCES: Draw Near Dwell Well Get Free WorkbookAccess Resource ListAccess Online CourseAttend Live WorkshopsSchedule Shift SessionsBook Spiritual MentoringSupport the show CONNECTIONS: View the ShownotesVisit the WebsiteJoin the CommunityBook a Shift SessionAttend a WorkshopListen to PodcastExplore the Blog Connect with ChristineFollow on InstagramThis show is listener-supported! Your donations are tax-deductible and highly appreciated. CONTRIBUTE HERE. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a positive review to encourage Christine and help others find this show.

    51 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    DNDW 9: Emotional Health & Flourishing

    What if the uncomfortable emotions you're experiencing aren’t sins or failures, but invitations? In this raw conversation, Christine chats with Christy Boulware, author of Nervous Breakthrough, to talk about stewarding our mental and emotional health. This isn't about quick fixes or spiritual bypassing—it's an honest exploration of recognizing our emotions as information and invitations that deserve attention, not shame. You'll discover: How to integrate body, mind, and spiritWhy anxiety isn't proof you lack faithHow to navigate medication, counseling, and spiritual growth togetherThis episode is for you if: You're tired of slapping a hope and a prayer on deep painYou're afraid your emotions offend or disappoint GodYou're stuck in fight, flight, or freezeChristine and Christy share the messy, honest reality of stewarding emotional health while following Jesus. Most importantly, they offer what so many need to hear: "I believe you. You're not crazy. You deserve help."  Content Note: This episode addresses suicidal ideation, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, divorce, betrayal, and trauma. It's honest, vulnerable, and potentially triggering—but also deeply healing for those ready to do the work. RESOURCES: Draw Near Dwell Well Get Free WorkbookAccess Resource ListAccess Online CourseAttend Live WorkshopsSchedule Shift SessionsBook Spiritual MentoringSupport the show CONNECTIONS: View the ShownotesVisit the WebsiteJoin the CommunityBook a Shift SessionAttend a WorkshopListen to PodcastExplore the Blog Connect with ChristineFollow on InstagramThis show is listener-supported! Your donations are tax-deductible and highly appreciated. CONTRIBUTE HERE. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a positive review to encourage Christine and help others find this show.

    1h 18m

  6. 10/15/2025

    DNDW 8: Relational Health & Safety

    Join Christine for a powerful conversation with relationship expert Bob Hamp as they explore what love does (and doesn't) look like, why mutuality is vital in healthy relationships, and how many have misunderstood both the mission and the two-become-one mystery of marriage.  Bob breaks down the patterns that define destructive relationships and why some people feel entitled to demand that others become less so they can feel like more. From misassigned responsibility to weaponized theology, they discuss how flawed or misguided teachings about submission, gender roles, and "dying to self" have damaged countless marriages and driven women away from the church. They also explore how both partners must remain whole to experience the oneness God intended. If you're struggling in a relationship or supporting someone who is, this episode offers clarity, validation, and a path toward the dignity and unity God designed. RESOURCES: Draw Near Dwell Well Get Free WorkbookAccess Resource ListAccess Online CourseAttend Live WorkshopsSchedule Shift SessionsBook Spiritual MentoringSupport the show CONNECTIONS: View the ShownotesVisit the WebsiteJoin the CommunityBook a Shift SessionAttend a WorkshopListen to PodcastExplore the Blog Connect with ChristineFollow on InstagramThis show is listener-supported! Your donations are tax-deductible and highly appreciated. CONTRIBUTE HERE. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a positive review to encourage Christine and help others find this show.

    1h 6m

  7. 08/29/2025

    DNDW 7: Stillness, Therapy & Theology

    Join Christine for a special bonus episode featuring her personal therapist, Crystal Logan. They dive deep into the role and purpose of emotions and explore why grief, trauma, and hurt often need to be addressed in the body, mind, and spirit. Crystal also explains how therapy and prayer intersect, and self-compassion helps us heal. Crystal then guides us through a powerful stillness exercise designed to help our bodies shift into a state of safety, allowing us to connect with ourselves and experience Jesus' presence. Christine closes the episode by sharing a personal reflection on how this exercise and other trauma therapies have begun to heal the deep hurt she's carried. This is an intimate conversation about the peace and freedom we experience when we learn to be still in Jesus’ healing presence. ALL-NEW RESOURCES: Draw Near Dwell Well Get Free WorkbookAccess Resource ListAccess Online CourseAttend Live WorkshopsSchedule Shift SessionsBook Spiritual Mentoring Support the show CONNECTIONS: View the ShownotesVisit the WebsiteJoin the CommunityBook a Shift SessionAttend a WorkshopListen to PodcastExplore the Blog Connect with ChristineFollow on InstagramThis show is listener-supported! Your donations are tax-deductible and highly appreciated. CONTRIBUTE HERE. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a positive review to encourage Christine and help others find this show.

    30 min

  8. 05/29/2025

    DNDW 6: Slowing Down–Learning to Live at the Speed of Love

    We're all feeling overwhelmed, distracted, and somehow still disconnected despite being "connected" 24/7. Our generation might just be the loneliest and most frazzled bunch to date! Christine chats with author Laura L. Smith about how pressing pause, practicing gratitude, and noticing beauty can transform our relationship with God, ourselves, and others. They discuss how the Bible and neuroscience agree (how cool is that?): our hurried, distracted living is robbing us of the deep connections we were created for. Join us for some real talk and practical wisdom on “growing content with growing slow and slowing down,” and find encouragement in discovering moments of awe and genuine connection in your everyday chaos. Your overwhelmed soul will thank you for it!   RESOURCES  Draw Near Dwell Well Get Free WorkbookAccess Resource ListAccess Online CourseAttend Live WorkshopsSchedule Shift SessionsBook Spiritual Mentoring  Support the show CONNECTIONS: View the ShownotesVisit the WebsiteJoin the CommunityBook a Shift SessionAttend a WorkshopListen to PodcastExplore the Blog Connect with ChristineFollow on InstagramThis show is listener-supported! Your donations are tax-deductible and highly appreciated. CONTRIBUTE HERE. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a positive review to encourage Christine and help others find this show.

    37 min
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Willing to be curious, dig deep, and be surprised by God? Let's explore the complexities of life, the paradoxes of faith, and how the upside-down kingdom of God always points the right way forward. Host Christine Crawford uses art, story, and humor to explore faith without flinching — and invites some fascinating guests to the table along the way. Pull up a chair. 

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  • Creator
    Christine Crawford
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Holy Shift Show
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