Episodes

HAPPY 600TH EPISODE PZP! When is someone old enough to be baptized? How ought they to be baptized? Who ought to do the baptizing? These are questions that have been at the heart of conversations in Community of Christ for decades. And, although baptism is a sacrament we share with Christian traditi…

Community of Christ counts "Sacredness of Creation” as one of its Enduring Principles. We often hear exclamations noting creation’s beauty and the ways in which our lives are touched by it. But how often do we take the time to really take it in... to acknowledge the elements of fire, air, water, an…

When was the last time you welcomed a stranger? Back in the “day,” houses had front porches, or stoops, and privacy fences were almost unheard of … at least in most neighborhoods. Now, we live in a time where back decks and p...

Engaging in mission looks different in every community. It can be experienced through simple acts of service, but it can also be a huge undertaking. Some mission opportunities arise spontaneously, and some take a long time to...

Looking for a new and exciting learning environment. David Lloyd, Director of the Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission (CIMM) at Community of Christ Seminary and lifetime member of Community of Christ, has spent the ...

Nobody said it would be easy. Certainly not Jesus! If you’re looking for an easy ride, it could be that discipleship is not for you. It actually comes with a cost that is higher than some are willing to pay. The question is...

For the first time in history, a woman has been elected to serve as the Senior President of Seventy in Community of Christ. With the exception of an admitted brief period of rebelliousness, God has been central to Karin Pete...

Arthur Brooke wrote about it. William Shakespeare brought it to stage. In 1957 it came to stage again under another name. It’s a tale as old as time, and we continue to hear versions of it in our daily news. But what’s at the...

Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Is this how we’ll know when the Kingdom of God has come near? What kind of Kingdom is this anyway? Did someone say it’s an “upside down” kingdom? Join host...

Secrecy, intrigue, persecution, racism, talk of spies … not the things often associated with one’s faith journey, but definitely a part of the faith journey Cristian Ramirez has lived. From an early age, he was faced with que...

Located in the heart of Council Bluffs, IA, the Community of Christ Caring Ministries Thrift Store and Food Pantry has been serving the people of the community since the ‘70s, and there’s no end in sight. Between 2 and 3 thou...

Discipleship is not about who you avoid. It’s about how you join Jesus in extending radical hospitality. Welcome to Ordinary Time, a time without festivals in which we can focus on our discipleship in everyday living. Join h...

The last place you might expect to experience a revolution is in the church, but we’ve heard tell that a religion without a theological revolution is a dead religion. Does that hold true for the church? If so, we’re in good ...

God loves all of God’s creation! ALL... No if, ands, or buts. Unfortunately, that is not always communicated and lived out in authentic, life-giving ways … especially to those In the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. For this episode of...

A short passage for a deeply complex concept … the Trinity. Rather than getting bogged down in conversation about Trinity in this episode of Coffee to Go, however, hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith focus in on the “sending” a...

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 th...

What happens when you bring the gifts of faith to the task of community organizing? In this episode of What’s Brewing, guest Emily Rose reminds us that one of the key gifts we bring is a “hope for God’s future that is a real...

The Spirit of God like a fire is burning! It’s Pentecost Sunday, and in this episode of Coffee to Go, cohosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith explore the scripture text that tells of this spirit-filled day. Put on something red, ...

Relationships, meaningful connections, mentors, encouragers... all incredibly important elements in the journey of faith. Everyone needs to hear and know that they are good enough and capable enough to live the life for which...

The pandemic taught us many lessons, but one of the most important is that we must rethink the way we do church. We must also respond to the unique contexts of the people and places where we are called to serve. In this epi...

He’s gone. He’s back. He’s gone again... now what? Have you ever found yourself feeling like the disciples must have on the day when Jesus ascended into heaven and before the coming of the promised Advocate? Confused? Lost? U...

Life might be better if we could just be handed “truth” on a proverbial silver platter. It would probably be easier if everything we thought we knew was all we needed to know. But, that’s not the way it works in a global, d...

At the Lamoni Food Pantry, choice matters! What started in a small basement room of a local church has continued to grow and expand … now serving more than 80 families a month. And that’s not even the best part! The best part...

Time is running short and Jesus has an important last-minute message to “drill” into the heads of his disciples. “This is my commandment that you LOVE ONE ANOTHER!” Before you get comfortable... that wasn’t just a message for...