Coffee Buzz Episodes

The Divine presence is not limited to our spatial confines. At the recent Community of Christ World Conference, technology provided opportunity for the community to experience that first-hand as we gathered in places around the globe to share in worship, fellowship and legislative sessions. In all the places we gathered, the Spirit was present in abundance. Listen in to hear Presidents of Seventy, Karin Peter and Larry McGuire reflect on the experiences of sacred community and Divine presence in...

Grab your favorite podcast coffee cup, pull up a chair and settle in. This episode of Coffee Buzz, featuring a cross-post from the Ministry for Dummies hosts, Jacob Ross and Humberto Tinsman is full of great stuff. Join them as they sit down with then Community of Christ President-Prophet designate, Stassi Cramm, for an in-depth conversation dealing with tough topics and exciting possibilities. You’ll hear answers to questions that continue to circulate around the church, and you’ll be challenge...

Issues that threaten the very heart of what we hold dear in Community of Christ also work to divide us as a people committed to following Jesus Christ, the peaceful one. The worst thing we can do is give in to the temptation to stop talking, stop listening and go our own ways. In this cross-post from Witness the Word, President Designate Stassi Cramm, shares a critical message in which she challenges the church to remain in the conversation ... to talk it out. It’s time to courageously challenge...

Violence in our world is not new, and neither is the conversation about non-violence in Community of Christ! In the special episode of Coffee Buzz, host Apostle Robin Linkhart sits down with Prophet President Steve Veazey and Prophet President Designate Stassi Cramm for an in-depth conversation about the recently released draft statement on non-violence. The First Presidency hopes that there will be broad participation in the ongoing conversation so that the World Conference 2025 delegates may c...

In this special Project Zion Podcast Christmas edition, Community of Christ President Scott Murphy and Prophet President Steven Veazey, share treasured Christmas memories and cherished family traditions from the time they were children until now as parents and grandparents. Our host Linda Booth also shares some favorite Christmas moments. Today's podcast features excerpts from full-length Coffee Buzz episodes, originally posted in December 2021 and December 2020. Sit back with your favorite cup ...

Coffee Buzz is back with this latest episode in which host Carla Long sits down with long-time friend and former roommate, President Stassi Cramm, to talk about her shift from a double leadership role to serving solely in the First Presidency, and why that matters for the church going forward. Hear first-hand about her confidence in the new Presiding Bishopric and her deep sense of hope for the church … even though she admits that the journey ahead will be difficult at times. We at Project Zion ...

President Stassi Cramm shares candid, important updates about Community of Christ's finances. Our ability to live out Christ's mission is dependent on the generosity of members and friends of the church, and we hope you will take the time to consider how you can join in sharing Christ's peace with the world. You can find the June 2022 financial update here: https://bit.ly/38Zf4M5 Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stassi Cramm Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and I...

Three years after World Conference 2019, President Veazey shares reflections on his closing sermon that invited the church to imagine and participate in building peaceful humanity. President Veazey explores challenges to creating peaceful humanity as well as how our guiding question, "Are we following Jesus, the peaceful one?" can help bridge that gap. Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Steven Veazey Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and ...

Today on Coffee Buzz, President Scott Murphy shares important updates from leaders and members of Community of Christ around the globe. Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Scott Murphy Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyri...

As Community of Christ moves toward World Conference, President Stassi Cramm gives an update on the online worldwide worship happening this June and how the First Presidency is engaging in the conversation on nonviolence. Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stassi Cramm Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global ...

Community of Christ's First Presidency are stewards and advocates for the mission of the church. This month on Coffee Buzz, President Veazey shares the focus and top priorities of World Church leadership and how they are encouraging disciples to live out Christ's mission in their local context. Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Steve Veazey Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Ever...

President Scott Murphy shares reflections on Advent and how the story of Christmas brings him hope and a resolve to live Christ's mission every day. Host: Linda Booth Guest: Scott Murphy Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. cop...

First Presidency member Stassi Cramm sits down with Linda Booth to talk about the new digital landscape of Community of Christ, Giving Tuesday, and how she sees gratitude as an important part of her discipleship. Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stassi Cramm Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministrie...

This month's Coffee Buzz is a conversation with Community of Christ Prophet President Steve Veazey. President Veazey shares some updates on the discernment process and how Community of Christ is being called into the future. Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Steve Veazey Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, ad...

Grab your favorite brew and listen in about the life and ministry of President Scott Murphy. Scott shares stories from his youth, his growing call to ministry, and some of the opportunities he's had to serve Community of Christ in various roles. Host: Linda Booth Guest: Scott Murphy Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. ...

Community of Christ recently sent a survey to over 15,000 individuals about their generosity to local and worldwide mission tithes. Today on the podcast, Stassi Cramm goes over the results of that survey and shares what gives her hope in the midst of challenging times. Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stassi Cramm Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © ...

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Steve Veazey share the story of his life as a youngster in Paris Tennessee all the way through to his current role as Prophet-President of Community of Christ. Grab a cup of your favorite caffeine and settle in as Steve tells stories from each chapter of his life. Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stephen Veazey Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Co...

Mission continues even in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, President Scott Murphy shares some of the challenges and joys church members have experienced as they stay connected around the globe. Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlant...

First Presidency member Stassi Cramm shares updates on next steps for the church, upcoming events, and information on our next financial update. Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stassi Cramm Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyrig...

Covid 19 has expanded our understanding of how technology can be used to build community and drive mission. Today, Prophet President Steve Veazey gives Project Zion listeners an update on the church and his hopes for how we will continue to utilize the lessons learned during this time of social isolation. What are our opportunities now and after the pandemic? Find out on this month's episode of Coffee Buzz. Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Steve Veazey Thanks for listening to Project Zion Po...

The journey of a name change is the focus of conversation as Steve Veazey and Linda Booth share the story of how RLDS became Community of Christ. More than a name change it became a pathway into the future bringing blessing to the church and to the world. Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Minis...

Today President Scott Murphy shares his reflections on Lent. This season has become important and transformative for President Murphy and he shares his best ideas on how we too can be transformed by focusing on Jesus' time in the desert. The Last Week by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan Host: Linda Booth Guest: Scott Murphy Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Chri...

Community of Christ Prophet President Steve Veazey sits down with Linda Booth to talk about the year ahead and other timely topics that are impacting nations, the world, and the church. Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Veazey Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Pon...

As 2020 draws to a close President Veazey shares reflections about an unprecedented year, treasured memories of Christmas past, and hopes for the future. Host: Linda Booth Guest: Steve Veazey Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308...