Percolating On Faith Episodes

Percolating on Faith is where curiosity, theology, and spiritual growth brew together.

Beloved Community of Christ theologians Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith guide us through big questions, lingering doubts, and deep truths — all with honesty, humor, and heart.

This series doesn’t offer easy answers, but it does offer meaningful conversation: candidly authentic, rooted in tradition, and refreshingly relevant for today’s faith journey.

Because thinking about God and growing in faith is a lifelong adventure — and oh, the places we’ll go!

BONUS: Keep an ear out for God Shots — a series within the series offering quick, spirit-filled reflections you won’t want to miss.
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. 2, 2025

900 | Percolating on Faith | Faith and Doubt | Pt 1

Not everyone experiences faith in the same way. As a matter of fact, some find themselves in a crisis of faith, while others have decided to discard faith altogether... often because of a disconnect between what they were tau...

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Sept. 29, 2025

(Repost) 539 | Percolating on Faith | Liberation Theodicy

How does one find hope in the midst of the suffering and evil that are present in our world? Why do we blame God when there are things we can do to make a difference? Join Carla, Tony and Charmaine as they discuss Liberation...

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Jan. 10, 2025

794 | Percolating on Faith | Epiphany (Episode 536 Repost)

In January of 2023, our Percolating on Faith crew took a look at Epiphany, and we thought it was worth bringing back! This is an important day in the Christian community and marks the end of the Christmas season. Hear more ab...

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Feb. 3, 2023

544 | Percolating on Faith | Catherine of Genoa with Michael Wright

What is a beguine? How could the life and work of a 15th-century mystic possibly relate to your desire to be in relationship with God? In this special subset episode of Percolating on Faith, Michael Wright returns to share hi...

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July 6, 2018

Episode 120: Percolating on Faith - The Sacraments Part 2

Join Carla as she interviews Tony and Charmaine in Part 2 about the different sacraments of Community of Christ, as well as some FAQs. Also included: why we no longer use the word “Ordinances” in the place of “Sacraments.” Th...

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May 8, 2018

Episode 112: Percolating on Faith - The Sacraments Part 1

Join Carla as she interviews Tony and Charmaine in Part 1 about the different sacraments of Community of Christ, as well as some FAQs. Also included: why we no longer use the word "Ordinances" in the place of "Sacraments." Th...

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Jan. 2, 2018

Episode 99: Book of Revelation - Percolating on Faith

Join Carla of the Percolating on Faith series as she talks to Tony and Charmaine about the Book of Revelation. Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used wit...

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Dec. 15, 2017

Episode 95: Percolating on Faith - Spirituality and Theology

Join Carla as she interviews Tony and Charmaine in talking about spirituality and theology, where they intersect, and why they are dependent on each other. Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook a...

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Nov. 6, 2017

Episode 86: Percolating on Faith - A Watered Down, Liberal, Protestan…

Join Carla as she interviews Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith, answering a comment that was made in a presentation at Salt Lake City Sunstone about who Community of Christ is and what we stand for. Download Transcript Thanks f...

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Aug. 24, 2017

Episode 84: Percolating on Faith - Why Jesus

Join Carla as she speaks with Tony and Charmaine about why Jesus continues to play the central role in our faith and the importance of understanding who he was and who he continues to be. Sharing in Community of Christ Commun...

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June 13, 2017

Episode 79: One True Church - Percolating on Faith

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April 26, 2017

Episode 72: Percolating on Faith - The Three Eras

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March 20, 2017

Episode 65: Percolating on Faith - Paul

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Nov. 28, 2016

Episode 53: Percolating on Faith - Faith and Doubt

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 …

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