Faith Unfiltered
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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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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Nov. 7, 2026

1004 | Coffee to Go | Proper 27 | Year A

Got oil for your lamp? Get ready... Jesus is coming. In this episode of Coffee to Go, Karin and Blake explore Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids in Matthew 25:1–13, discovering that spiritual preparedness is about much more than waiting for the future. Through the lens of Community of Christ’s understanding of kingdom living, they consider how we can live God's reign in the here and now through humble service, generosity, justice, and peacebuilding. A personal story and some thou
Nov. 5, 2026

A61 | Awaken to God's Presence | Generosity Cycle | The Gift That Keeps Flowing

What have you received, and what do you have to offer? In this third of six guided meditations created for the Generosity Cycle, Community of Christ member and hypnotherapist Christian Skoorsmith uses mindfulness meditation to invite us to notice the gifts in our lives and explore how what we've received can become a gift to others. Find out more about the Generosity Cycle. Listen to other episodes in the Awaken to God’s Presence series. Download the Transcript. Christian Skoorsmith is a cli
Oct. 31, 2026

1003 | Coffee to Go | All Saints Day | Year A

We’ve all seen Saints depicted in stained-glass windows in grand cathedrals, but what if we looked at the people whose lives have touched our own as saints? In this episode of Coffee to Go, Karin Peter and Blake Smith explore All Saints’ Day through Psalm 34, reflecting on grief, mortality, remembrance, and the great cloud of witnesses that connects us across generations. Through the invitation to “taste and see” God's goodness, they consider how all five senses can help us recognize and experie
Oct. 29, 2026

A60 | Awaken to God's Presence | Generosity Cycle | I am Enough, There is Enough

Take a moment to slow down and consider what it means to be enough and have enough. In this second of six guided meditations created for the Generosity Cycle, Community of Christ member and hypnotherapist Christian Skoorsmith uses mindfulness meditation to invite us to move from worry toward trust, finding contentment in what we have and who we are. Find out more about the Generosity Cycle. Listen to other episodes in the Awaken to God’s Presence series. Download the Transcript. Christian Sk
Oct. 24, 2026

1002 | Coffee to Go | Proper 25 | Year A

What happens when even the apostle Paul’s best efforts don’t go according to plan? This week on Coffee to Go, Karin Peter and Blake Smith explore 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8, reflecting on the challenges faced by the early Christian community and Paul’s reminder that faithfulness is often forged through struggle. Together, they consider how easily we can lose perspective on our own hardships, overlook the suffering of others, and forget the importance of acknowledging those who have helped us along th
Oct. 22, 2026

A59 | Awaken To God’s Presence | Generosity Cycle | You are Held, and You Hold

Take a moment to slow down and notice the connections that sustain you. In this first of six guided meditations created for the Generosity Cycle, Community of Christ member and hypnotherapist Christian Skoorsmith* uses mindfulness to invite us to recognize how we are held by others and how we, in turn, help hold one another. Find out more about the Generosity Cycle. Listen to more episodes in the Awaken to God’s Presence series. Download the transcript. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfilter