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

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. Together, they explore how streaming really works, what fair payment looks like, and why where audiences choose to watch a film directly impacts whether independent projects can survive.

This episode offers essential insight for anyone who has supported 1946 or wants to better understand the realities of independent filmmaking today.

1946 The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture is now available to stream on Lesflicks.

Watch 1946 on Lesflickshttps://www.lesflicks.com/programs/1946-2022

Lesflicks Official Websitehttps://www.lesflicks.com

Join Lesflickshttps://www.lesflicks.com/join_us

Ways to Watch on Lesflickshttps://www.lesflicks.com/pages/ways-to-watch

About Lesflickshttps://www.lesflicks.com/pages/welcome

1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted CultureOfficial Websitehttps://www.1946themovie.com

Lesflicks streaming platform

Independent film distribution

Fair pay and transparent royalty models

Why films disappear after festivals

How streaming platforms really work

Why where you watch a film matters

Ethical media and audience responsibility

Supporting independent queer storytelling

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.org

Schools Out UK / LGBTQ+ History Month – https://www.schoolsout.org.uk

Music by Marianna Sokol – “Home” 🎶

Contact: [email protected]

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 testifying against conversion therapy, and her international work through U.S. State Department programs. She also opens up about her popular YouTube project, Trans Gurus, and what gives her hope for LGBTQIA+ youth today.

This conversation is a deep dive into faith, resistance, and what it means to shift culture — one voice, one community at a time.

Follow Dr. Bobbie Glass on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/drbobbieglass

Watch Trans Gurus on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TransGurus

Tri-State Freethinkers (Award Recognition) https://tristatefreethinkers.org

Fairness Campaign (KY LGBTQ Advocacy) https://www.fairness.org

ACLU of Kentucky – LGBTQ Rights & Conversion Therapy Advocacy https://www.aclu-ky.org

Human Rights Campaign (National LGBTQ Advocacy) https://www.hrc.org

More on Christian Nationalism & the Heritage Foundation https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/heritage-foundation

Documentary Website: 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture https://www.1946themovie.com

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 began a journey of healing that now shapes her work helping others do the same.

She shares her path from subconscious survival to intentional living and how tapping into emotional regulation, consciousness, and compassion can radically reshape how we show up in divided spaces.

Drawing from the work of Eckhart Tolle, Dr. David Hawkins, and her own lived experience, Jen unpacks what it means to operate from fear vs. love, and how understanding our emotional "state" can change the way we engage across political, spiritual, and relational lines.

Together, they explore:

How trauma and emotional dysregulation influence belief systems

The “Map of Consciousness” and its relevance to modern spiritual and political dialogue

Practical tools for emotionally safe, permission-based conversations

What to do when you're not ready to engage—and how hunkering down can still be holy

The intersection of activism, nervous system health, and relational healing

💬 “We don’t need to be right—we need to be real. And regulated.”

Whether you're navigating tough conversations about faith, identity, politics, or family, this episode offers grounded insight, emotional clarity, and practical guidance for anyone ready to build bridges in divided times.

📎 Links & Resources: 📝 Jen’s blog: https://grounded-now.com 📲 Instagram: @grounded.with.jen 🧠 Dr. David Hawkins: Map of Consciousness 📚 Eckhart Tolle: A New Earth https://eckharttolle.com 🛠 Free emotional regulation tools: See Jen’s website

Richard Rohr

– Center for Action and Contemplation: https://cac.org

Colby Martin – Website: https://www.colbymartinonline.com – Substack: https://colbymartin.substack.com

Glennon Doyle – Book: Untamed – https://momastery.com

Good News Club (Mentioned for context) – https://www.cefonline.com/ministries/goodnewsclub

Find Out Podcast – Hosted by Tim Fullerton – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-out/id1742162137

Midas Touch Podcast Network – https://www.midastouch.com

Pete Buttigieg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Buttigieg                                            Referenced frequently as a model for bridge-building dialogue

Abigail Spanberger – https://abigailspanberger.com – (Mentioned in context of her campaign for Governor of Virginia)

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 as LGBTQ+ Christians shaped their involvement, and the behind-the-scenes challenges of translating both language and heart into the subtitles.

💬 “It’s not just a translation—it’s an invitation to healing for millions.”

For the first time ever, Spanish-speaking audiences can experience the documentary with LATIN SPANISH subtitles—available now on Eventive.org

Available subtitle languages include:

Simplified & Traditional Chinese

Thai

Japanese

French

Dutch

Spanish (NEW!)

Important Update for Our Community:

While our incredible supporters helped us create subtitle files, we recently learned those files are not fully compatible with Apple TV’s compliance requirements. To move 1946 globally across Apple and YouTube platforms, we now need to redo all subtitle files—a project that comes with a $10,000 unexpected bill.

Until we complete that milestone, the film is only available worldwide on Eventive at a special price of $6.99. We want to be transparent about the ongoing work and costs it takes to share this message across languages and platforms. Your support truly makes a difference!

1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture Website: https://www.1946themovie.com Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @1946themovie

Eventive Rental Link for 1946: https://tinyurl.com/watch-1946

CenterPeace Conference (CenterPeace.org) Organization founded by Sally Gary. Website: https://www.centerpeace.net

The Reformation Project Organization founded by Matthew Vines. Website: https://www.reformationproject.org

Karen Keen, Author and Theologian Book mentioned: Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships        Website:/karenkeen.com/meet-karen/

Kathy Baldock Book: Walking the Bridgeless Canyon Organization: CanyonWalker Connections                                                                  Website:canyonwalkerconnections.com

Ed Oxford Researcher involved in discovering the 1946 mistranslation Website:canyonwalkerconnections.com

Free Mom Hugs Website: https://www.freemomhugs.org

PFLAG Website: https://pflag.org

Safe Church France - https://www.instagram.com/saferchurchfrance/

Puerto Rico Queer Film Festival - https://www.puertoricoqueerfilmfest.com/

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 reflections on faith, family, and equality ❤️
✅ The ongoing battle against Project 2025 ⚠️
✅ Why this mistranslation still fuels division in Christianity

👉 WATCH THE FILM — 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture: 🎞 https://www.1946themovie.com

👉 HOST A SCREENING IN YOUR HOME, CHURCH OR COMMUNITY: 📩 https://www.1946themovie.com/watch-party

👉 JOIN THE MOVEMENT, ACCESS RESOURCES, AND LEARN MORE: 📚 https://www.1946themovie.com/resources / https://www.1946themovie.com/discussionguide

📣 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE to help spread this crucial conversation!

Hosts: Brent Roberts & Sharon "Rocky" Roggio

Special guest co-host: Carter Nunez. @ tr4n5c3nd3nc3

1946 Intern Elizabeth “ Liz” Cayenne 

Diana (Rocky’s fiancée)

Edited by: Daniel Rafael Beltram

Location and Host  AJ Huthat The Center Las Vegas Website: www.thecenterlv.org

🎥 The Film 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture.  Watch: www.1946themovie.com

🗣 Featured Guests

Andre Wade — State Director, Silver State Equality Website: www.silverstateequality.org

Kathy Baldock — Researcher (Canyon Walker Connections) Website: www.canyonwalkerconnections.com

Ed Oxford — Researcher & historian on biblical mistranslation

Jena Serbu (Producer of 1946) - www.jenaserbu.com

🏳️‍🌈 Organizations

Silver State Equality (Nevada LGBTQ+ rights org) (www.silverstateequality.org)

Equality California (www.eqca.org)

The Center Las Vegas (LGBTQ+ community center)  (www.thecenterlv.org)

HRC (Human Rights Campaign) (www.hrc.org)

The Reformation Project (www.reformationproject.org)

⚠️ Political Topics Mentioned

Project 2025 Learn more: (https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24088042-project-2025s-mandate-for-leadership-the-conservative-promise/)

Moms for Liberty (cited as part of anti-LGBTQ movement) www.momsforliberty.org

🎨 Creative Credits

Chen Design Associates — Tour graphics & artwork

🎙 Recording Studio Sponsor

Uncut Studios DTLA IG: @uncutstudiosdtla

MakingThingsRight.org

#1946TheMovie #CultureShiftTour #LGBTQChristian #Project2025 #BibleMistranslation #QueerFaith #EqualityNevada #SilverStateEquality #ReligiousTrauma #QueerVoices #PodcastLife #FaithDeconstruction #DeconstructionMovement #Exvangelical #ReligiousTraumaRecovery #AffirmingChurch #WatchNow #ListenNow #SeasonFinale

 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.churchandstatedocumentary.com/

Cat Palmer – Programmer for Damn These Heels Queer Film Festival https://utahqueerfilmfestival.org/

Matthew Vines – Founder of The Reformation Project   reformationproject.org

Ed Oxford – Researcher and contributor to 1946

Diana – Rocky’s fiancée, featured in travel reflections

 Mentions: 

Brigham Young University – Referenced as a cultural and religious discussion hub

Bob Jones University – Cited in conversations around race, faith, and segregation policies

Tea Party Movement – Discussed as a catalyst in the rise of Christian nationalism

Dead Sea Scrolls – Referenced in theological and historical faith context

Jerry Falwell Sr. – Evangelical leader, mentioned in critiques of political theology

Paul Weyrich – Architect of the religious right, cited in historical-political analysis

President Jimmy Carter – Referenced as a contrast to later evangelical political alignment

Location Sponsor: Salt Lake City Library - https://about.slcpl.org/locations

Edited by: Daniel Rafael Beltram

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.

🔗 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.org

🗣️ Unconventional Pastor Paul – @unconventionalpastorpaul https://www.instagram.com/unconventionalpastorpaul/

⛪ Church Sponsors

We 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/theradical

Dedication 

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

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 Chapel

https://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_McBride

Evangel 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/