The Holy Shift Blog
Thoughtful reflections, honest stories, and fresh perspectives on Jesus and the upside-down kingdom—inviting you into deeper love and life with Him.
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WELCOME TO THE HOLY SHIFT SHOW
For those willing to be curious, dig deep, and be surprised by God, our podcast is your safe place to wrestle with the challenging and paradoxical tenets of the Christian faith.Host Christine Chandler Prater shares art, story, and humor that inspires and chats with community-builders and other fascinating folks that are shifting the perspective on Jesus, what he taught, and why it matters.Join us as we explore the upside-down kingdom of God as the right way forward for the world.
A Fun Quiz and a Personal Invitation
What if who Jesus is and what he wants for & from you is altogether upside-down from what you’re thinking? And what if upside-down is the right way forward? We've developed a quiz to help you discover if you hold any views of God or others that could use a HOLY SHIFT!
Living Gratefully & Buying Ethically
YOUR HOLY SHIFT HOLIDAY GUIDEIn this video, Lauren shares her tips for living gratefully amidst all the noise and commercialism of the holiday season and leveraging our purchasing power to help support people, causes, and communities.
The Ministry of Laughter
NEW VIDEO CONVERSATIONHumor is holy, too, and we can all use an extra heap of happy right now. So we asked one of our funniest friends, Jen Harp from Big Girl on a Mission, to join us in a little lighthearted Holy Shift conversation.
Happy are the Humble
Why humility isn't what you think and is more necessary than you think.
The Christian's Call to Humility
In this video, we discuss what humility is (and isn't) and explore Jesus' call for Christians to walk in both vertical and horizontal humility.
Humility is Ruining My Life
I am on my second read through Humility; The Journey Toward Holiness, and ugh. It is positively ruining my life. In a good way, though.
Holier Than Thou
WHAT WE'RE READING: Is the reason we struggle to trust God because we misunderstand His holiness? Jackie Hill Perry thinks so. We're sharing our thoughts on God's holiness and Jackie's recently released book, Holier than Thou.
Jesus Outside the Lines
If you have ever felt judged, stifled, labeled, or misunderstood in the Christian community, this book is for you. Likewise, if you are tired of the graceless us/them mentality of current culture and are curious about building a more complex understanding of who Jesus is and what it looks like to love your neighbor, this book is for you.
