Steamers And Sodas Episodes
Steamers and Sodas is a fun, energetic series all about children and youth — and the creative ministries that support and uplift them in Community of Christ.
From Kids Book Club and youth caravans to summer camps, retreats, and pandemic-era online innovations, this series highlights how young people shape and lead in community. Each episode is packed with inspiring stories, practical ideas, and interviews full of heart, energy, and imagination.
Whether you're a parent, youth leader, camp director, or just a fan of fun and faith — this series is for you!
From Kids Book Club and youth caravans to summer camps, retreats, and pandemic-era online innovations, this series highlights how young people shape and lead in community. Each episode is packed with inspiring stories, practical ideas, and interviews full of heart, energy, and imagination.
Whether you're a parent, youth leader, camp director, or just a fan of fun and faith — this series is for you!
Oct. 30, 2025
911 | Steamers and Sodas | Humberto Tinsman
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again...the world is changing, and so is the way young seekers are thinking about life and faith. It can be hard to keep up with all the change and new perspectives. That’s why it’s important to have people like Humberto Tinsman, Emerging Generations Specialist for Community of Christ, who come to the table with a joy for ministry, a love for youth, and a willingness to listen and learn from the voices that need to be heard... our children, youth, and young...
June 25, 2024
725 | Steamers & Sodas | Levi Blakesley
Everybody loves camp. It’s the highlight of the summer. But, not too many fill a car with school friends they’ve invited to join in on the fun. In this episode of Steamers and Sodas, host Blake Smith sits down with Levi Blakesley, a very avid inviter when it comes to camping. Blake and Levi discuss the importance of camp experiences for youth, with Levi sharing his personal story of inviting friends to camp and the positive impact it had on their relationships. Levi suggests involving church lea...
Oct. 26, 2021
425 | Steamers and Sodas | Laura Bolton
Laura Bolton serves as the youth minister for Sierra Pacific Mission Center. In this episode of Steamers and Sodas, she shares her experiences and tips about being adaptable, trying new things, and being responsive to the needs of youth in the middle of a pandemic. Guest: Laura Bolton Host: Carla 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 © 2006 ...
April 13, 2021
366 | Steamers and Sodas | Online Kids Camp in Utah
When the pandemic suddenly forced summer camps online almost overnight, directors got creative to keep people connected. In today's episode, seventy Joelle Wight shares her best tips from what she learned when she and her team took Utah's Kids Camp online. Links Joelle mentions: All Things Are Spiritual Wonderopolis Host: Carla Long Guest: Joelle Wight Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone...
March 5, 2021
355 | Steamers and Sodas | Oklahoma Online Youth Camp
When the Oklahoma Mission Center realized the camping season in 2020 was going to be online, their team of youth ministers sprang into action! Listen how they kept their youth engaged online for seven weeks as part of our Steamers and Sodas series. Host: Carla Long Guests: Paul Miller, Michi Elwell, and Shelby Moses Download the 2020 Distance Camping Guide here. Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For...
Nov. 6, 2020
322 | Steamers and Sodas | Bryan Tidwell
Covid-19 changed how churches engage in ministry and youth ministries is no different. Find out what Pacific Southwest International Mission Center has done to keep their youth engaged on this episode of Steamers and Sodas. To learn more about what they're doing, check out their website. Host: Carla Long Guest: Bryan Tidwell 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 ...
Oct. 27, 2020
319 | Steamers and Sodas | Online Kids Book Club
What happens when a pandemic hits and a couple of ministers realize young kids are being left behind? Kid's Online Book Club is born! Over twenty kids across three different time zones have been involved in this new ministry that focuses on peacemaking, empathy, justice, and helping kids make sense of our current reality. Seventies JoAnn Fisher and Karin Peter are more than happy to help start a book club in your area and you can contact them at jfisher@cofchrist-iwest.org and kpeter@cofchrist....
July 24, 2020
289 | Steamers and Sodas | Online Children's Sunday School
Back in January 2020, ministers in Mid Atlantic Mission Center decided to take their youth Sunday school program online. Today, as part of our Steamers and Sodas series, we're chatting with some of the ministers and parents about how this move has been a blessing to kids and families during COVID-19, as well as their best tips for congregations and groups that want to start something for their own children. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Ann Shaffer, Jim Shaffer, Meredith Carr, Erin Hook, Joan...
April 13, 2020
263 | Steamers and Sodas | Kass Unger
Children's ministry is vital to the health and future of not only the church, but of our world. Kass Unger, children's minister in Sydney Australia, shares a little about her ministry and the importance of remembering children as we live out Christ's mission. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Kass Unger Australia Mission Center's website Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community o...
Feb. 6, 2019
Episode 163: Steamers and Sodas with Dave Davis
Our new series, Streamer and Sodas is all about ministry with children and youth. In today's episode, Karin sits down with Dave Davis of Legal Counsel to talk ministry with children in regards to child safety in Community of Christ. Click here to learn more about child protection in Community of Christ. 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 ...
Jan. 3, 2019
Episode 155: Steamers and Sodas: Children's Ministry with Jewell Bolton
In our new series, Steamers and Sodas, we explore children and youth ministries in Community of Christ. In today's episode, Karin sits down with Jewell Bolton from the UK to get a pastoral and international perspective on how Community of Christ brings ministry to children and youth. Weekly suggestions for children's ministry can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/Eurokids-Europeople-Community-of-Christ-1991228684508932/ Here are the other resources Jewell discusses in the podcast: Reso...