Say What?! Episodes

This episode is being reposted as a part of a series of conversations sturred by the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The word Zion has been an integral part of Community of Christ’s journey as a people, but now it is being used by others in ways that are confusing and contradictory. In this episode of Say What?, host Mary Anne and Kassie sit down with Steve Kellogg, member of the Community of Christ Peace and Justice Team, and author of 2025 World Conference Resolution G-2. Listen in to se...

Carrie may not survive a Zombie Apocalypse, but there is so much that she can do and loves to do. Join Say What hosts, Kassie and Mary Anne, for a behind the scenes look at the life of newly ordained apostle, Carrie Welch. Find out what brings Carrie joy and what she’s been learning about herself and her new colleagues as she lives into her new role. From music to books to travel, Carrie shares a more personal side in this candid and casual interview. Listen to the Nice to Matcha episode with C...

“It's easy to throw up our hands and say it's bigger than what we can do,” says this "Say What?!" episode's guest, Rick Bunch. Join hosts Mary Anne and Kassie for a close look at G-10, the resolution submitted by the Community of Christ Earth Stewardship team for consideration at the 2025 World Conference. In this episode, Rick Bunch provides a little more background for the resolution as well as a number of practical ways to live out those things to which the resolution calls the Commu...

Diverse, inclusive, multi-cultural, multi-lingual, spiritual, joyful, contemplative. Who knew worship could be all these things and more? In this episode of Say What?, hosts Mary Anne and Kassie sit down with Tyler Marz to talk about all of the ins and outs of worship at World Conference. Here, we get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make worship happen in an intentionally inclusive way ... creating a meaningful experience for those gathered in person as well as those watching from a...

The word Zion has been an integral part of Community of Christ’s journey as a people, but now it is being used by others in ways that are confusing and contradictory. In this episode of Say What?, host Mary Anne and Kassie sit down with Steve Kellogg, member of the Community of Christ Peace and Justice Team, and author of 2025 World Conference Resolution G-2. Listen in to see what the Peace and Justice Team hopes to accomplish with this resolution, and get the added treat of hearing about Steve’...

There is a lot of history and context, both inside and outside the church, that accompanies the sections in Community of Christ’s Doctrine and Covenants. Over the years, some of the sections have been removed due to a lack of alignment with Community of Christ identity, message, mission, and beliefs. Other sections have been questioned because of the language used at the time of writing. Guests, Paul DeBarthe and David Hall share with Mary Anne and Kassie why they feel it is so important to cons...

Two of the resolutions submitted for the 2025 World Conference come from the Cedar Valley-Nauvoo Mission Center. Say What hosts, Mary Anne and Kassie, sit down with the mission center leaders, Evelyn Dustin and Kent Levan, to get a better idea of what their resolutions are asking for and why it is important for the church at large to consider what is at stake. Behind these resolutions lay stories of long-term devotion and commitment, a perception of miscommunication and mistrust, and a deep sens...

“It's just a very sad thing that across many nations, as people get fearful, they tend to go out and buy more firearms,” says Rick Sarre, member of Community of Christ’s Peace and Justice Team, and guest for this episode of Say What? Join hosts Mary Anne and Kassie for an in-depth conversation with Rick about 2025 World Conference Resolution G-12: Promoting Peace by Reducing Gun Proliferation and Violence. You’ll hear some staggering statistics about gun ownership and gun violence, and the re...

If you’ve ever wondered what you can do to be a part of the change with regard to the climate emergency, grab your coffee and settle in. This episode of Say What? Is the second part of a two-part conversation between Kassie and Mary Anne and their guests, Paul Bethel and Laurie Gordon regarding G-5: Climate Emergency – Fossil Fuel Reduction, a resolution up for consideration at the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference. Here, you’ll find some concrete ways to make responsible choices regardi...

In order to understand the depth of the climate crisis we are facing, Laurie Gordon suggests we may need to connect with our inner mystic. Laurie, and Paul Bethel, are the guests of Say What for this conversation about resolution G-5: Climate Emergency – Fossil Fuel Reduction which will come before the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference. Hosts Kassie Ripsam and Mary Anne Bennett-Ripsam sat down with Laurie and Paul to explore the resolution as well as the underlying issues that require it...

Someone once said, “you get out of life what you put into it.” Well, David Anderson ought to be getting a lot out of life, because he has certainly put a lot into his life, his career, his family, and his ministry. And, at the heart of it all, a love for people ... and food! Now he’s ready to focus most of his energy on his grandchildren. Join hosts, Mary Anne and Kassie, as they sit down with David Anderson to get a better idea of what prepared him for the role of President of the High Priest Q...

Sometimes we might think that our life journey is “all over the map.” From the outside looking in, one might say that about Mary Anne and Kassie’s guest in this episode of Say What, Matt Frizzell. From the lakes of Michigan as a child to ministry as a young adult, then on to the halls of academia, and back to ministry Matt has been on a constant (and intentional) journey to find his place of belonging and to follow his sense of call. Join Mary Anne, Kassie and Matt for a stimulating conversation...

Zombie Apocalypse? Nope, there’s nothing you can do about a Zombie Apocalypse ... but there are things we can do about the climate crisis. In this episode of Say What?, hosts Mary Anne and Kassie, sit down with one of the members of the World Church Human Rights team that crafted G-11: Climate Emergency Call to Action. Listen in to get a better understanding of why it’s such an important issue, and what the Human Rights Team hopes to accomplish through this legislation. See how the lives of mill...

Jane Gardner, Presiding Evangelist for Community of Christ, has a “full plate” now, and it seems like she always has. Say What hosts, Kassie and Mary Anne, sat down with Jane to talk to her about her role as Presiding Evangelist, but after checking out her bio, realized there was so much more to talk to her about while they had the chance. Join Kassie, Mary Anne and Jane for a deep dive into the many passions and roles Jane has lived out during her years in full-time ministry. Download Transcri...

Community of Christ World Conference 2025 is closing in on us, and there is so much to know about the resolutions that have been proposed for consideration. Mary Anne and Cassie have chosen to sit down with the authors of the resolutions in the time leading up to World Conference to get a clear picture of the reasoning behind the resolutions. In this episode of “Say What?,” they sit down with Spencer Greenhalgh, author of G-1: Increasing Access to Creative Works Copyrighted by Community of Chris...

“Children offer a really unique way of seeing the world, just because [they’re] experiencing things for the first time,” says Mollie Linkhart-Pansing, guest for this episode of Say What?! Join hosts Mary Anne and Kassie, as they sit down with Mollie to get her perspective on being involved in World Conference as a youth. You’ll hear about being a youth delegate and serving in the Youth Service Corps. But that’s not all. Listen in as Mollie talks about life at Graceland, struggling with addiction...

As Community of Christ approaches what is sure to be a historic World Conference in 2025, inquiring young minds have some questions about how it all works. Beyond the fellowship, the cultural interchange, the inspiring worship, and the excitement of just being together, there is work that must be done. In this first episode of Say What?, hosts Kassie Ripsam and Mary Anne Bennet-Ripsam, sit down with guest John Wight, to pick his brain about resolutions and revelation ... how they make it to the ...

Mary Anne Bennet-Ripsam and Kassie Ripsam make their Project Zion Podcast Debut in this recording from their recent live event, Say What? Meet the Hosts. In this episode, these two young women share their hopes and dreams, as well as some of the pressing questions they hope to address in this new series. And, they take the mic to try out their interviewing skills and show that they are ready to tackle the big stuff... with a twist of youth energy and curiosity. You won’t want to miss it. NOTE: ...