Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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…

Grab your favorite brew and listen to Project Zion's resident storyteller, Linda Booth, share tales from the heart. Host: Linda Booth 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 Chri…

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 process theodicy. Host: Carla Long Guests: Tony and Ch...

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 ...

You've heard Carla Long on Project Zion before, but in today's episode she is sharing about her upcoming role in the Presiding Bishopric and what led her to this place in ministry. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Carla Long Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagr…

You may have heard the acronym "FSM" around Community of Christ, but what exactly is it? It stands for Field Support Minister and today we have four of them on the podcast sharing what their ministry entails. Host: Carla Long Guests: Amy Hoerchler, Denise White, Carrie Welch, Moana Faana Thanks for…

Minister Tyler Marz takes us through a guided meditation that invites us to pause, be grateful, and have a posture of thanksgiving. Host: Tyler Marz Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Inst...

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...

What's Brewing in Europe, you ask? Today on the podcast, two leaders of the online group Community Circle share how they keep seekers connected across multiple countries. Host: Carla Long Guest: Gail Shurtleff and Michael Wright Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook an…

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...

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...

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 ...

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:...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...