1946 The Culture Shift Tour From Oklahoma with Love: Free Mom Hugs and the Fight Against Conversion Therapy
In Episode 3, the team continues their journey, leaving Phoenix for Oklahoma City on a grueling 15-hour RV drive. Along the way, they bond over shared road trip challenges, humorous mishaps, and deep conversations about faith, family, and activism. The episode provides a heartfelt glimpse into their personal connections and the resilience that fuels their mission.
Once in Oklahoma City, the team reflects on their experiences at the Mayflower Congregational Church, where they received an overwhelming turnout of over 250 people. They engage with community members, including Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs (FMH), and Katrina Kalb, founding board member of FMH, a survivor of conversion therapy and an advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights. Sara shares her transformative journey from conservative evangelicalism to becoming a powerful ally for her gay son and the broader LGBTQIA+ community. Katrina recounts her harrowing experiences with conversion therapy and the profound impact it had on her life, ultimately inspiring her advocacy work.
The episode also addresses critical issues facing the region, including Christian nationalism and the controversial push to mandate Bible teachings in public schools. Pastor Lori from the Mayflower Congregational Church highlights the dangers of religious coercion and the importance of fostering inclusive spaces rooted in love and acceptance.
Through powerful interviews and candid discussions, the episode emphasizes the transformative power of love, education, and allyship in combating hate and misinformation, making Oklahoma a pivotal stop in their journey of hope and advocacy.
Free Mom Hugs is a nationwide movement of love, visibility, and acceptance for the LGBTQIA+ community, founded by Sara Cunningham. Through simple acts of kindness like offering hugs at Pride events, and broader advocacy efforts, the organization empowers allies to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, aiming to restore family relationships and create a more inclusive world through education and visibility.
From the Creators of 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.
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Special Guests: Sara Cunningham Katrina Kalb and Lori Walke.
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Pastor: Rev. Dr. Lori Walke, J.D.
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Pastor: Rev. Trina Bose
Crew - Filmed, Recorded and Edited by: Eliot Sandusky Peterson @eliotpeterson
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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.
Content Warning
Talk of Conversion Therapy and Self Harm:
If you or someone you know is in an emotional crisis, reach out to the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting 988.