Holy Grounds Episodes
Holy Grounds is for listeners ready to go deeper — exploring the rich, diverse dimensions of spirituality in everyday life.
From spiritual types (yes, that’s a thing) to personal practices that ground and nourish the soul, this series features beautifully diverse voices sharing the ways they connect with the Sacred. Whether you're exploring new paths or deepening familiar ones, these conversations invite you to discover meaningful practices that might resonate with your own journey.
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From spiritual types (yes, that’s a thing) to personal practices that ground and nourish the soul, this series features beautifully diverse voices sharing the ways they connect with the Sacred. Whether you're exploring new paths or deepening familiar ones, these conversations invite you to discover meaningful practices that might resonate with your own journey.
You’ve just clicked on the right tag — welcome to Holy Grounds.
Oct. 31, 2023
643 | Holy Grounds | Spiritual Practices
Goblins, Ghouls, and Ghosts … no way. Not on Project Zion Podcast. The only “Ghost” you’ll find talked about here is the Holy Ghost (a.k.a. Holy Spirit), which is anything but returning from the dead. The Holy Spirit is alive and well, and in this episode host Carla Long sits down with Director of Formation Ministries, Katie Harmon-McLaughlin, to get the inside spook … scoop … on spiritual practices that help us grow in our relationship with God. No tricks here, but treats abound!! Download Tra...
Aug. 8, 2023
611 | Holy Grounds | Spiritual Formation | Mareva Arnaud Tchong
Don’t you just love it when you run across a hidden gem that you forgot existed? Well, that’s what you’ll find in this episode of Holy Grounds. From deep within the Covid vaults comes this interview on Spiritual Formation with now President of the Council of Twelve, Mareva Arnaud Tchong. The interview was originally recorded in 2020 following a trip to French Polynesia by interviewer and host, Robin Linkhart. Sit back and enjoy this delightful … and deeply honest … conversation between two wonde...
June 2, 2023
588 | Holy Grounds | National Donut Day| Donuts and Spirituality
Everything is spiritual... even donuts. Today’s episode of Holy Grounds, hosted by Robin Linkhart, celebrates the connection between donuts and spirituality while paying homage to National Donut Day. You’ll get a sense of the broad spectrum of spiritual practices, from Lectio Divina to baking biscuits, as guests Tyler Marz and Blake Smith share insights and examples from their own spiritual journeys. Don’t be surprised at how often the subject of food drifts in and out of the conversation. You m...
March 18, 2022
464 | Holy Grounds | Daily Bread
Since 1949, the Daily Bread has shared daily stories and reflections with Community of Christ. Submitted by members and friends of the church, this daily devotional remains an important part of our spiritual formation. Today we are exploring more about this ministry and how you can subscribe and submit your own stories. Read the Daily Bread or submit your writings here: https://cofchrist.org/daily-bread/ Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Katie Harmon McLaughlin and Janné Grover Thanks for liste...
Oct. 12, 2021
421 | Holy Grounds | Prayer
Today we're talking about the spiritual practice of prayer. How does our image of God change the way we pray? Do we need to be faithful or free of doubt in order to pray? What can we do if we're struggling with prayer? These questions and more are explored as part of our Holy Grounds series. Host: Carla Long Guest: Katie Harmon McLaughlin Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For...
Sept. 10, 2021
411 | Holy Grounds | Reframing Prayer After a Faith Transition
Navigating prayer during and after a faith transition can be difficult. How does our relationship with God expand when we shift our understanding of this spiritual practice? How do we approach God in the midst of difficult experiences? Today as part of our Holy Grounds series, Nancy Ross and Brittany Mangelson discuss these questions and more. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Nancy Ross Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music use...
Aug. 13, 2021
403 | Holy Grounds | Evangelist Blessing | Jane Gardner and David Brock
Sharing stories and insights from their ministry as Evangelists, Jane Gardner and David Brock offer further understanding to this sacrament and share how it has changed and expanded over the years. Host: Cara Long Guest: Jane Gardner and David Brock You can learn more about the Evangelist Blessing with Susan Oxley and Kris Judd here: http://www.projectzionpodcast.org/396-holy-grounds-evangelist-blessing/ Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro ...
July 23, 2021
396 | Holy Grounds | Evangelist Blessing
The Evangelist Blessing is an intentional prayer offered by an Evangelist for a person, family, or congregation hoping to deepen their relationship to God. In this episode, Susan Oxley and Kris Judd offer some insights on the Evangelist Blessing, including the process of preparation taken when receiving a blessing and how it unfolds from the Evangelist's perspective. Host: Carla Long Guest: Susan Oxley and Kris Judd Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instag...
April 16, 2021
367 | Holy Grounds | Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is a process of companioning with someone on your journey of faith. Today, Kat Goheen shares her background as a spiritual director and how walking with one might help you in your spiritual life. Links mentioned: Unattended Sorrow Host: Carla Long Guest: Kat Goheen 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, admi...
March 16, 2021
ES 90 | Holy Grounds | Harry Potter and The Sacred Text
The Southern Utah Community of Christ congregation needed something to keep the kids engaged while parents were experiencing their own faith transitions. Harry Potter and The Sacred Text, a podcast that uses spiritual practice to engage in the Harry Potter books, provided a model of how to talk about the complexities of a text, an author, and how meaning can still be found with beloved stories. Host: Carla Long Guest: Nancy Ross Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebo...
Feb. 16, 2021
348 | Holy Grounds | Discernment WCLC
World Church Leadership is going through an intentional process of discernment. Dave Anderson, President of the High Priest quorum, is on the podcast today to share a little about that process and how they are listening for where God is calling the church to go. 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 Globa...
Jan. 11, 2021
337 | Holy Grounds | Discernment | Katie Harmon-McLaughlin
Community of Christ often talks about discernment, but what exactly is it? Today we're joined by Spiritual Formation Specialist, Katie Harmon-McLaughlin, to give us a basic definition of discernment and how we as individuals and as a church can use this important spiritual tool. Ways of Discovering God's Will Listening Guide: Ways of Discovering God's Will Community of Christ Spiritual Formation Ruth Haley Barton: Pursuing God's Will Together Host: Carla Long Guest: Katie Harmon-McLaugh...
March 17, 2020
ES 60 | Holy Grounds | Lisa Ash Drackert
Yoga is much more than fancy poses and flexibility. It's an entire philosophy and way of living life. In this episode of our Holy Grounds series, yoga medicine therapeutic specialist, Lisa Ash Drackert, shares the eight parts of yoga and how we can begin start benefit from this practice. Lisa's website Yogamedicine.com Insight Timer Meditations from the Mat Host: Carla Long Guest: Lisa Ash Drackert Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intr...
Feb. 27, 2020
253 | Holy Grounds | Barbara Carter
What spiritual practices keep apostle Barbara Carter grounded and connected to God? Tune in as Barb shares a little about her life and what practices she implements as part of her discipleship. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Barbara Carter Download Transcript 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 Mi...
Oct. 24, 2019
Episode 227: Holy Grounds: Sacramental Living with Andy Fernuik
Holy Grounds is our series about Spiritual Practices. Using scripture and story to explain the term, Andy Fernuik shares what sacramental living means and how it has changed his life. 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...
Aug. 30, 2019
Episode 215: Holy Grounds with Royleane Otteson
After a faith transition, spiritual practices can often be triggering and confusing. Today, Royleane Otteson shares how she has been able to maintain and even expand her spiritual life. Royleane is studying to become a spiritual director and shares openly about how she has been able to take back her spiritual autonomy and encounter God in ways that feed her. Resources Roy mentioned: sdiworld.org An Alter in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr The Seeker's Gui...
Aug. 16, 2019
Episode 212: Holy Grounds with Andy Fernuik
Listen in as Robin Linkhart and Andy Fernuik chat about spirituality and spiritual practices. Andy shares his thoughts on what it means to be spiritually awake and how spiritual practices have been restored in his life and have given him unforced rhythms of grace. 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 Glo...
June 7, 2019
Episode 196: Holy Grounds with Kevin Harper
Continuing our series on spiritual practices, Kevin Harper shares about the practice of being in nature. He shares some of the variety of activities that can be done in nature as well as gives tips and personal insight as to why connecting with God in this way is important. To check out this and other spiritual practices, click here. To check out the book Kevin referenced click here. Download Transcript Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro a...
May 17, 2019
Episode 190: Holy Grounds with Shandra Newcom
Continuing our series on spiritual practices, Mission Center President Shandra Newcom shares with us which spiritual practices she finds meaningful in her discipleship. Shandra give us practical tips relating to several practices as well as offers helpful insight on why spiritual practices are an important element in our walk with as a community of faith. Shandra offers several resources to help listeners learn more about spiritual practices. They can be found at the following links: Walking a...
May 10, 2019
Episode 188: Holy Grounds with Kris Judd
In today's episode in our Holy Grounds series, Kris Judd, Evangelist and Staff Pastor for Community of Christ, share with Robin Linkhart about what spiritual practices she finds most meaningful. Kris shares a little about her journey with God and faith, and gives an overview of several spiritual practices as well as which practice she finds most challenging. To learn more about what the Spiritual Formation team has to offer, visit: https://www.cofchrist.org/spiritual-formation Thanks for li...
April 19, 2019
Episode 182: Holy Grounds with Mollie Linkhart
In this episode of Holy Grounds, Mollie Linkhart shares how meditation, yoga, and healing her relationship with her body has helped her relationship with God. Mollie shares how she finds God in the every day and how she intentionally pushes aside cultural expectations relating to how we should look or feel about our bodies. This intentionally has liberated her to find peace with herself and with the Divine. Resources Mollie shared: Feminist Theology from a Third World: A Reader The Netflix docu...
March 28, 2019
Episode 177: Holy Grounds with Nancy Ross
If you've been interested in learning more about spiritual practices, our Holy Ground series is for you! In today's episode Brittany talks with Nancy Ross to discuss how she's reframed and reclaimed prayer and scripture study in her life. Check out Nancy's suggested website/app Pray as You Go 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 Bria...
Feb. 4, 2019
Extra Shot Episode 44: Holy Grounds with Jessica Hansen
Today's episode of Holy Grounds features Jessica Hansen. Jessica and Carla talk about Jessica's favorite spiritual practice, table ministry, as well as some practices she continues to wrestle with. 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, At...
Dec. 4, 2018
Episode 147: Holy Grounds with JoAnn Fisher and Tyler Marz
Continuing our exploration with spiritual practices, join Robin as she interviews JoAnn Fisher and Tyler Marz. Tyler and JoAnn are participants in Community of Christ's Spiritual Formation and Companioning Program. They just returned from their first retreat and open up about that and their favorite spiritual practices. 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 #...