Episodes

Oct. 21, 2022

521 | Coffee in The Swarm | Emily Hill

Project Zion Podcast is back in The Swarm at Graceland University. Emily Hill shares her involvement with campus ministries and what her plans are after she graduates. Host: Mike Hoffman and Julie Wheaton Guest: Emily Hill Th...

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Oct. 18, 2022

520 | Open Topics | Meeting New Leadership | Shandra Newcom

Meet Apostle Designate Shandra Newcom who shares all about how her faith journey with God includes wild adventures and cliff jumping. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Shandra Newcom Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Fo...

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Oct. 14, 2022

519 | Cuppa Joe | Theo-History | Plano Period

Cuppa Joe brings podcasts that will also live on CofChrist.org’s Our History page. Lachlan Mackay and Tony Chvala-Smith share historical and theological developments as Community of Christ journeys through time. This episode ...

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Oct. 11, 2022

518 | Percolating on Faith | Jesus Narrative Theodicy

Where is God in the midst of evil and suffering? Percolating on Faith is exploring various theodicies that attempt to answer this question. In this episode, they focus on the Jesus narrative theodicy. Host: Carla Long Guests:...

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Oct. 7, 2022

517 | Chai Can't Even | Erica Blevins Nye

High Priest Erica Blevins Nye shares about growing up in Independence, working with young adults, and her hopes for the future of Community of Christ. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Erica Blevins Nye Thanks for listening to ...

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Oct. 4, 2022

A17 | Awaken to God's Presence | Autumn Harvest

Minister Tyler Marz takes us through a guided meditation for the upcoming autumn months. Host: Tyler Marz Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with per...

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Sept. 30, 2022

516 | New'Brew | Philippians

Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith—along with host Karin Peter, the snarky one—for an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet revelatory text of the early C...

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Sept. 27, 2022

515 | Open Topics | Worship at World Conference 2023

Worship planning for the 2023 World Conference is underway! Karin Peter, the newest member on the World Conference Planning Team joins PZP to share about the challenges of creating worship experiences that actively engage the...

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Sept. 23, 2022

514 | Coffee in The Swarm | Kenzlee Frizzell

Mike Hoffman and his new co-host, Julie Wheaton, are in the Swarm with Graceland University student Kenzlee Frizzell. Kenzlee shares about her Graceland experience and her hopes for Community of Christ. Host: Mike Hoffman and...

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Sept. 21, 2022

513 | Grounds for Peace | UN International Day of Peace

How can we work for Peace in Israel/Palestine? This series is co-sponsored by the Community of Christ World Peace and Justice Team. Andrew Bolton and Steve Kellogg are members of the Israel/Palestine sub-team of the World Ch...

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Sept. 20, 2022

512 | Cuppa Joe | Theo-History | Nauvoo

Cuppa Joe brings podcasts that will also live on CofChrist.org’s Our History page. Lachlan Mackay and Tony Chvala-Smith share historical and theological developments as Community of Christ journeys through time. This episode ...

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Sept. 16, 2022

511 | Chai Can't Even | Alisha Bowen

What keeps millennials engaged in religious communities when so many choose to leave the pews? Alisha Bowen shares her experiences growing up in Community of Christ and what gives her hope for the future. Host: Brittany Mange...

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Sept. 13, 2022

510 | Percolating on Faith | St. Francis

Percolating on Faith is back with another look at the great mystics of Christianity. Today we are introducing you to St. Francis of Assisi. Host: Carla Long Guests: Laurie Gordon Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! ...

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Sept. 9, 2022

509 | Grounds for Peace | Nonviolence Conversations

Get a brief overview of the key concepts explored during the USA Nonviolence Conversations in Spring 2022. Clips from Session Five bring the voices of many into the circle of dialogue as we consider Four Approaches to Violenc...

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Sept. 6, 2022

A16 | Awaken to God's Presence | Lectio Divina Prophetic Voice

Minister Tyler Marz takes us through a Lectio Divina based on Doctrine and Covenants 162:8a. As part of a prophetic community, we invite you to meditate on these words and think about the power resident in your own sacred sto...

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Sept. 2, 2022

508 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation | The Development of the …

Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation is bringing you interviews with the presenters of the Spring 2022 Lecture Series. Today, we are joined by Kees Olijnsma who shares about his presentation, " The Development of the...

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Aug. 30, 2022

507 | Fair Trade | Ken Bowen

In the midst of the pandemic and increased awareness around racial oppression in the US, Ken Bowen, a pastor in the Church of the Nazarene, felt the call to leave his congregation and start anew in Community of Christ. Host: ...

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Aug. 26, 2022

506 | New'Brew | Galatians

Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith—along with host Karin Peter, the snarky one—for an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet revelatory text of the early C...

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Aug. 23, 2022

505 | What's Brewing | Washington D.C.

What's Brewing is all about mission in Community of Christ. In this episode, Seventy Joelle Wight shares what mission looks like in Washington D.C. From exploring outreach and community involvement in their online Mission Matters Most series, to participating in Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, to…

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Aug. 19, 2022

ES 98 | Coffee Connect | I Believe in Miracles

In the swarm of uncertainty during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Linda Booth decided she couldn't simply wait for miracles, but needed to take an active role in creating them by connecting safely with those around ...

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Aug. 18, 2022

504 | Climate Brewing | Systemic Solutions: Climate Policies 101

Climate Brewing features the presenters of the Climate Change Colloquy from the North American Climate Justice Team of Community of Christ. Today we are hearing from Randy Litzenberger about his presentation, "Systemic Soluti...

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Aug. 16, 2022

503 | Cuppa Joe | Theo-History | Early Church

Cuppa Joe brings podcasts that will also live on CofChrist.org’s Our History page. Lachlan Mackay and Tony Chvala-Smith share historical and theological developments as Community of Christ journeys through time. This episode ...

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Aug. 12, 2022

502 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation | Clifford Cole: Architec…

Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation is bringing you interviews with the presenters of the Spring 2022 Lecture Series. Today, we are joined by Keith Wilson who shares about his presentation, " Clifford Cole: Architec...

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Aug. 9, 2022

501 | Percolating on Faith | Protest Theodicy

Where is God in the midst of evil and suffering? Percolating on Faith is exploring various theodicies that attempt to answer this question. In this episode, they focus on protest theodicy, which is rooted in lament found in t...

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