Coffee In The Swarm Episodes
Coffee in the Swarm takes you into the heart of campus life at Graceland University — where the Swarm is always buzzing.
Hosted by Mike Hoffman, this series features candid conversations with students on the go, sharing their experiences, challenges, and adventures on "the Hill" in Lamoni, Iowa.
Founded in 1895 by Community of Christ, Graceland University is deeply rooted in its church connection and committed to a progressive, liberal arts education that meets the needs of 21st-century students. Whether you're an alum, prospective student, or just curious about life at Graceland, pull up a chair — there's always room at the table.
Hosted by Mike Hoffman, this series features candid conversations with students on the go, sharing their experiences, challenges, and adventures on "the Hill" in Lamoni, Iowa.
Founded in 1895 by Community of Christ, Graceland University is deeply rooted in its church connection and committed to a progressive, liberal arts education that meets the needs of 21st-century students. Whether you're an alum, prospective student, or just curious about life at Graceland, pull up a chair — there's always room at the table.
Dec. 14, 2021
439 | Coffee in The Swarm | Ben Long
Today Project Zion is back in The Swarm at Graceland University. This time we're sitting down with Graceland junior and Agape house president, Ben Long, to talk about his experiences in college, in Community of Christ, as well as his hopes for the future. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Ben Long 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 © 2...
Nov. 30, 2021
435 | Coffee in The Swarm | Jullie Wheaton
Today we're back in the Swarm at Graceland University talking to Jullie Wheaton. Jullie is a music education major, plays volleyball, is in InSpire; Community of Christ's missional ministry practicum, and on the Academic Student Council representing her house, Shalom. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Jullie Wheaton 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 #2...
Oct. 19, 2021
423 | Coffee in The Swarm | Laura Harder
Today's episode of Coffee in The Swarm was recorded IN the Swarm at Graceland University! Laura Harder, President of the Council of House Chaplains and one of the Graceland Student Government officers, sits down with Mike Hoffman to talk about life at Graceland and her hopes for the future of Community of Christ. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Laura Harder Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: ...
Sept. 14, 2021
412 | Coffee in The Swarm | Humberto Tinsman
Today on Coffee In The Swarm, Mike revisits with Humberto Tinsman to get an update on his time was the graduate assistant for campus ministries at Graceland as well as his new role working for the Juan Tabo Congregation in the Rio Grande Mission Center. Guest: Humberto Tinsman Host: Mike Hoffman 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 ...
July 9, 2021
392 | Coffee in The Swarm | 2021 Graceland Reps
Each year Graceland University sends representatives to camps and reunions across the church to share about their experiences as Yellowjackets! Today, Mike Hoffman sits down with three of those Graceland Reps just before they venture out for a summer of sharing about their university. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Kinsey Collins, Molly Sharp, Santina Hernandez Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Every...
Nov. 23, 2020
ES 86 | Coffee In the Swarm | Alecia Bennett
Today Mike Hoffman sits down with Graceland senior, Alecia Bennett. As a Black queer woman that hopes for more diversity in her communities, Alecia shares some experiences being at Graceland and being a member of Community of Christ. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Alecia Bennett 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 B...
Nov. 11, 2020
ES 85 | Coffee in The Swarm | Megan Byrd
Megan Byrd, a convert to Community of Christ and Graceland University senior, shares her experiences in the church and at college. Majoring in allied health, Megan sees her future career goals in alignment with her values that also supported by her church community. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Megan Byrd 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...
Oct. 30, 2020
ES 82 | Coffee in The Swarm | Andrew Wolsey
Today we're sitting down with Andrew Wolsey who is in his second year at Graceland University. Andrew shares what the Graceland experience is like during Covid as well as his hopes for the future of the school and for Community of Christ. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Andrew Wolsey 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 Ma...
Oct. 27, 2020
ES 81 | Coffee in The Swarm | Casey Main
We're sitting down with Graceland University student Casey Main to talk about the new Social Change major she helped bring to Graceland. Casey shares the process of getting the major approved and how she hopes it will help shape not only the university, but the church, and the world. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Casey Main Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community ...
Sept. 15, 2020
ES 79 | Coffee in The Swarm | Georgia Seagraves
Coffee in The Swarm takes us into the lives of students at Graceland University. Today, senior Georgia Seagraves shares her reflections on Covid, racial injustice, intersectionality and how it all relates to our call to live out Christ's mission. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Georgia Seagraves 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, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
294 | Coffee in the Swarm | Natalie Harper
Graceland University student, Natalie Harper, has been involved with campus ministries, including being a student pastor. As she heads into her senior year she's sharing her reflections on some of the conversations many students on campus are having. How is the pandemic impacting college life? What role does Graceland play in the discussion on racism? And how can Community of Christ young adults live out our Enduring Principles and values to make our community a better place? Thanks for listeni...
July 6, 2020
284 | Coffee in The Swarm | Humberto Tinsman
Coffee in The Swarm is our new series with students from Graceland University. Today we're talking to Humberto Tinsman, former campus minister, house president and future seminary student. Humberto shares about racial tension on campus and in the world, and how Covid-19 has impacted Graceland. 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...
June 15, 2020
277 | Coffee in The Swarm | Laurie Due
Coffee in The Swarm is our new series featuring students from Graceland University. We're kicking off the series with recent graduate Laurie Due who shares about her experiences at Graceland and her plans for continuing as a Community of Christ Seminary student. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Laurie Due 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 ...