Episodes

Some Greeks want to see Jesus. That’s the subtitle of today’s focus passage for Coffee to Go. The question is, should we let them? Should we make Jesus accessible to whoever wants to see him? Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake...

As Community of Christ members continue to process the news regarding the sale of the Kirtland Temple, the Nauvoo Historic Sites, and other historical artifacts, many emotions and even more questions have arisen. In this up c...

Physical places have always played an important role in preserving history. Much more important for a church called to Christ’s mission is how we integrate it into our lives, learn from it, and carry it forward by becoming th...

This little light of mine ... I’m gonna let it shine! Today we take a break from walking with Jesus, and take a few minutes to talk about him. Why, in fact, did God send the Son to the world? Is it so that a few select people...

Avoidance is a natural human response in difficult times. After all, pain leaves us vulnerable. Avoiding the darker spaces in our lives, however, only serves to keep us from experiencing the sacred spaces that also exist. Gri...

From its very beginning, Community of Christ has looked to continuing revelation for guidance and direction for the path ahead. And, we have not been disappointed. Surprised at times...yes. Disappointed … no. As those calle...

Watch out! Jesus has arrived at the Temple in Jerusalem, and he’s not happy! On this third Sunday of Lent, hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith spend a little time with Jesus as he starts turning over tables and throwing people...

You don’t have to be a church leader to make church history. Bertha Greer made her mark by using her gifts and vocation as a doctor to serve the church. In this fascinating conversation with host Karin Peter, historian and c...

Do you have it? Sure you do. Even if you have to dig deep to find it, you’ve got that “thing.” And you’re not alone. As children of God created in the image of God we all have that “thing.” That something special that crea...

As we get closer to Jerusalem, things are heating up, and Peter is beside himself. Things don’t seem to be turning out the way they should. And...what do you mean, “die to self?” Tough words to hear by someone who has already...

Two young men have come together... in Texas... to create a practical, straight-shooting new podcast for those interested in having real conversations about things that matter in the church and ministry. Project Zion Podcast ...

For some, technology is a curse. But, for the church in a changing world, it has been a blessing. The reality is that there are those who cannot or will not enter a church building, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to b...

Thunderous voices, rending of the heavens, temptation in the wilderness! Doesn’t sound like your typical baptism, but that’s how the writer of Mark tells the story of Jesus’ baptism. No time is wasted on flowery feel-good ta...

Avid reader and lifelong learner, Linda Stanbridge is back! In this episode, Linda sits down with host, Robin Linkhart, to discuss her Doctoral work on Social Justice and the Prophets. You’re sure to be captivated by Linda’s ...

Romance or renewal … which will it be? With Ash Wednesday falling on St. Valentine’s Day, who knows? For this special edition of Coffee to Go, journey into the Psalms with co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith to get a sense o...

“It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.” That’s what mom used to say when we were doing something we shouldn’t. And, though no one would have said colonialism was all fun and games, they would definitely have argued ...

Got a tent? Doesn’t matter. You won’t be needing one anyway. We won’t be on the mountain long enough to get it set up. We will, however, be there long enough to see Jesus get lit... well... lit up … as in the transfiguratio...

We’ve all heard it before … there’s no sense in re-creating the wheel. All we have to do is make a couple of adjustments. Not everyone rides a bike after all. We need wheels adapted for cars, trains, wagons, etc. You get t...

We all have a calling. Some are called to serve in ordained ministry, but calling is so much more. Join host Wendy Brian as she leads listeners through a meditation intended to “Open Our Hearts” to see, hear, and know that t...

Remember the day when we used to share meals in each other’s homes? Maybe that wasn’t ever a “thing” where and when you were growing up, but that’s where Jesus is today … in the house of Simon and Andrew to share a meal. At ...

Just because Candlemas isn’t traditionally observed in Community of Christ, doesn’t mean we can’t do it here at Coffee to Go. Grab your cup of coffee and a candle for this special CTG episode in honor of Candlemas. We’ll revi...

Grab a cup of coffee (or hot tea) and settle down to hear one of Linda Booth’s amazing stories of healing, restoration, and the power of community. In this episode, you’ll hear Colinda’s story and testimony of what happens w...

It’s not very often that we find ourselves astounded by something that someone is teaching … not even in church. Yeah, that’s right. But in today’s passage, we find that the people were just that … astounded … by the teaching...

Fred M. is most often associated with the briefly held church policy known as Supreme Directional Control, but there’s more to Fred than a single policy. In her recent lecture for the Historic Sites Foundation, Christin Mack...