ART + REFLECTION BY SOFIA RECTOR:A thought & image on God's care for the small, forgotten, and alone

ART + REFLECTION BY SOFIA RECTOR:Sofia's piece reflects on the sense of dislocation (things not being as they ought to be) in the Biblical narratives, and of women seen as disposable objects, constricted to narrow (often flat, linear) roles.

POEM BY KAREN ABEYTA:[This poem contains strong language and may be triggering for some readers.]

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.

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! 

AN ADVENT POEM & REFLECTIONAdvent is a sacred space on our calendar; a welcome recline after a hard year and a simultaneous straining toward hope. I published a poem a few years ago about the agony & beauty of the in-between. You can read or listen to a short excerpt here.

HOLIDAY PLAYLISTA collection of traditional favorites and fun new finds that will inspire joy & worship this Christmas!

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.

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.

A VERY VIBEY PLAYLISTCollection of reflective, moody tunes-- from overtly Christian and generally vibey artists --perfect for shorter days and cooler weather.

Why humility isn't what you think and is more necessary than you think.

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.

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.

Yellow seems less like a color and more like a feeling or a flavor, more like a promise or a prayer, more like the official color of joy.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Imagine traveling across the globe to pursue a quality education. Your friends and family are far away and in addition to the strain of your studies, you are having to adjust to your new life in an entirely different country and culture. The transition has been tough and has left you with very little support or friendship. What if there was a welcoming community of both American and other international students that you could connect with to help you ease your transition? That would be pretty life-changing, wouldn't it?

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.

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.