Faith Unfiltered

Welcome to Faith Unfiltered— a raw, real, and radically inclusive space rooted in the mission and message of Community of Christ, where Christ-centered faith meets authentic conversation, and peace is something we practice, not just pray for.

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Oct. 18, 2025

906 | Coffee to Go | Proper 24

An unjust judge and the persistent widow walk into the Gospel of Luke, and guess who gets served... well, that depends on your perspective. For hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith, the unjust judge got served (called out) and t...

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Oct. 16, 2025

905 | Fair Trade | Jordan Harmon | Pt. 1

For anyone who has ever experienced a faith crisis or a faith transition, it’s good to know that you’re not alone. Here at Faith Unfiltered, we continue to hear stories that we find inspirational and encouraging. In this Fair...

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Oct. 13, 2025

904 | What's Brewing | Waterloo-Cedar Falls Discernment

It all started with the pandemic which found many congregations gathered in virtual fellowship and worship, helping maintain community despite losses. And, for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls congregation, it didn’t end there. Inste...

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Oct. 11, 2025

903 | Coffee to Go | Proper 23 | Year C

More often than we’d probably like to admit, it’s an “outsider” who gets Jesus and his mission before we ... his disciples and followers ... we do. We’re the ones who are supposed to follow in his footsteps and do what he did...

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Oct. 9, 2025

902 | Percolating on Faith | Faith and Doubt | Pt 2

DISCLAIMER: Content might not be suitable for young children. You are seen and you are known in all the good ways ... and, you are part of us. These are the “take away” words of Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith in this second...

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Oct. 6, 2025

(Repost) A12 | Awaken to God's Presence | Non-violence

Just because the Community of Christ has a statement on non-violence doesn’t mean the world is listening. But they may be watching. Non-violence has to be more than a statement. It has to be a way of life, and what better w...

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