Episodes

545 | What's Brewing | Retired WCLC - Where are they now?
Feb. 10, 2023

545 | What's Brewing | Retired WCLC - Where are they now?

Life after service in the World Church Leadership Council... is that really a thing? Of course it is. Grab a cup and “sit down” with former WCLC members Susan Oxley, Rick Maupin, and Ken McLaughlin, as they talk with host, Ca...

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A21 | Awaken to God's Presence | Centering Prayer
Feb. 7, 2023

A21 | Awaken to God's Presence | Centering Prayer

Could you use some quiet in your life? A little more time to be with God? Join Tyler Marz as he introduces and leads the practice of Centering Prayer. All you need is ten minutes, and it will be time well spent. HOST: Tyler M...

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544 | Percolating on Faith | Catherine of Genoa with Michael Wright
Feb. 3, 2023

544 | Percolating on Faith | Catherine of Genoa with Michael Wright

What is a beguine? How could the life and work of a 15th-century mystic possibly relate to your desire to be in relationship with God? In this special subset episode of Percolating on Faith, Michael Wright returns to share hi...

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543 | Meet Ron Harmon
Jan. 31, 2023

543 | Meet Ron Harmon

A ten-year-old, attending a church camp, stands by the side of a lake, looks up at the vast creation and asks, “Is God real?” The answer may not surprise you, but the journey on which God’s answer started this young child all...

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542 | Fair Trade | Heidi Ramirez
Jan. 27, 2023

542 | Fair Trade | Heidi Ramirez

What happens when your religious beliefs come face-to-face with your life experience, and they don’t line up? Do you hold on, or do you move on? The answer isn’t easy, nor is it the same for everyone. In this episode, Heidi ...

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541 | Coffee in the Swarm | Niko Farrell
Jan. 24, 2023

541 | Coffee in the Swarm | Niko Farrell

Pickleball, Afterglow, Physical Therapy, Band, Camp Sionito... just a few of the things that make Niko Farrell who he is. Join Mike Hoffman, Graceland Campus Minister, and cohost, Julie Wheaton, as they sit down with Niko an...

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540 | She'Brew New'Brew | Women in the New Testament
Jan. 20, 2023

540 | She'Brew New'Brew | Women in the New Testament

Do women have a place in the New Testament? Of course there is. As a matter of fact, their place and importance in the New Testament may be greater than you ever imagined. From the birth stories to the foot of the cross, and...

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539 | Percolating on Faith | Liberation Theodicy
Jan. 17, 2023

539 | Percolating on Faith | Liberation Theodicy

How does one find hope in the midst of the suffering and evil that are present in our world? Why do we blame God when there are things we can do to make a difference? Join Carla, Tony and Charmaine as they discuss Liberation...

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538 | Open Topics | Meeting New Leadership | Angela Ramirez
Jan. 13, 2023

538 | Open Topics | Meeting New Leadership | Angela Ramirez

Meet Angela Ramirez, Apostle-designate, and first apostle from the Dominican Republic. Speaking in her native language, Angela shares about her life, ministry, family, hopes for the future and more. Her call will be presented...

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537 | What's Brewing | Harmony
Jan. 10, 2023

537 | What's Brewing | Harmony

Why is “Welcoming” not enough? How can my church community become a safe space for the Queer community? Are you ready to do the hard work (heart work) necessary to move from welcoming to affirming? Find answers to these quest...

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536 | Percolating on Faith | Epiphany
Jan. 6, 2023

536 | Percolating on Faith | Epiphany

Our Percolating on Faith crew is taking a look at Epiphany! This is an important day in the Christian community and marks the end of the Christmas season. Hear more about the history and its significance in today's world from...

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A20 | Awaken to God's Presence | Teach Me to Listen
Jan. 3, 2023

A20 | Awaken to God's Presence | Teach Me to Listen

Minister Tyler Marz takes us through a Jesuit prayer to start us off in 2023! Host: Tyler Marz 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 Brian Mann,…

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535 | New'Brew | James
Dec. 30, 2022

535 | New'Brew | James

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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534 | What's Brewing | World Conference Updates
Dec. 27, 2022

534 | What's Brewing | World Conference Updates

World Church Secretary and Lead World Conference Director Susan Naylor shares information about Community of Christ World Conference 2023. Susan provides some terrific preview info specific to WC 2023 along with a behind the ...

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ES 102 | Coffee Connect | Christmas
Dec. 23, 2022

ES 102 | Coffee Connect | Christmas

Grab a cup of your favorite warm beverage and get cozy as Linda Booth shares holiday stories just in time for your Christmas weekend! Host: Linda Booth Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and I...

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533 | Coffee in the Swarm | Adam Sherer
Dec. 20, 2022

533 | Coffee in the Swarm | Adam Sherer

Project Zion is back in the swarm! Mike Hoffman and Julie Wheaton sit down with Adam Sherer to hear about his Graceland experience and hopes for the future. Host: Mike Hoffman and Julie Wheaton Guest: Adam Sherer Thanks for l...

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ES 101 | Re-release: Christmas Hope for the Brokenhearted
Dec. 16, 2022

ES 101 | Re-release: Christmas Hope for the Brokenhearted

Project Zion is bringing you some Christmas hope with one of our earliest episodes. Katie Langston reflects on the meaning of the Christmas story and how it can bring hope even in the depths of broken hearts and suffering. Ho...

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532 | Percolating on Faith | Christmas
Dec. 13, 2022

532 | Percolating on Faith | Christmas

The Christmas story is one we are familiar with, but what do the 4 separate gospels actually say about the nativity scene? What is tradition? What is the context? How do the stories differ? Tony and Charmaine are here to walk...

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531 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation | Divergent Paths of the Community of Christ: The Past One Hundred Years
Dec. 9, 2022

531 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation | Divergent Paths of the …

Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation is bringing you interviews with the presenters of the Fall 2022 Lecture Series. Today, we are joined by Steve Shields who shares about his presentation, "Divergent Paths of the Co...

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A19 Awaken to God's Presence | Sacred Waiting
Dec. 5, 2022

A19 Awaken to God's Presence | Sacred Waiting

Advent is a time for intentional waiting. Join Tyler Marz as he takes us through a meditative practice based on the hymn “God Almighty, We Are Waiting”, from Community of Christ Sings #397. Host: Tyler Marz Thanks for listeni...

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530 | Open Topics | Meeting New Leadership | Wim van Klinken
Dec. 2, 2022

530 | Open Topics | Meeting New Leadership | Wim van Klinken

Wim van Klinken was recently called to the Presiding Bishopric in Community of Christ. Hear him share about his life, ministry, and hopes for the church today on Project Zion. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Wim van Klinken Thank...

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529 | New'Brew | 1 Peter
Nov. 29, 2022

529 | New'Brew | 1 Peter

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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E100 | Coffee Connect | Stories that Bind
Nov. 25, 2022

E100 | Coffee Connect | Stories that Bind

Stories heal, bring understanding, and connect humanity. Today, Linda Booth shares three short stories from her time as an apostle in Community of Christ. Host: Linda Booth Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow...

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528 | Open Topics | Standing High Council
Nov. 22, 2022

528 | Open Topics | Standing High Council

Have you ever wondered about Community of Christ's Standing High Council? These 12 leaders work with the First Presidency to provide diverse perspectives on hot topics in the church. Today, Gwendolyn Hawks-Blue shares more about who they are and what they do! Host: Carla Long Guest: Gwendolyn Hawks…

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