Episodes

Aug. 5, 2022

500 | Celebrating Five Hundred Episodes of Project Zion Podcast!

Celebrate Project Zion's 500th episode! Project Zion Podcast started in August 2015 and has produced 500 full-length episodes and over 100 shorter episodes. To celebrate this milestone, we're hearing from the members of the Project Zion team as they share their experiences sharing the story and mis…

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Aug. 2, 2022

A15 | Awaken to God's Presence | Blessing the Boats

Minister Tyler Marz invites you into this meditation reflecting on the ebb and flow of life. Sit back, relax, and think about what is tides in your life and what you are learning from them. Host: Tyler Marz Thanks for listeni...

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July 29, 2022

499 | New'Brew | First Corinthians

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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July 28, 2022

ES 97 | Cuppa Joe | Hidden Things Shall Come to Light: The Visual Ima…

In the Spring of 2020, Community of Christ Apostle Lachlan Mackay was contacted by his uncle, Dan Larsen, about a Smith family locket that had been hidden away for decades. At first, Lach didn't believe the image inside could...

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July 26, 2022

498 | Cuppa Joe | Theo-History | Introduction

NEW! 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. First up...

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July 22, 2022

497 | Chai Can't Even | Cheyenne Koerth

From camps to leading worship as a teen, to marrying her wife in the church, Cheyenne Koerth of Austin, Texas shares what it was like growing up in Community of Christ. With a deep love of the Enduring Principles, Cheyenne r...

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July 19, 2022

496 | Percolating on Faith | Augustinian Theodicy

Where is God in the midst of evil and suffering? Percolating on Faith is exploring various theodicies that attempt to answer this question. Today, they are focusing on Augustine's Theodicy and how he approached sin, suffering...

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July 15, 2022

495 | Open Topics | Women's Journey of Becoming Pt 2

Community of Christ can provide exciting new ministry opportunities for many women. Robin Linkhart talks with Leslie Dalton, Joanna Smith, and Brittany Mangelson about their transitions into a community where they have found ...

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July 12, 2022

494 | Percolating on Faith | Irenaean Theodicy

Where in God in the midst of evil and suffering? Percolating on Faith is exploring various theodicies that attempt to answer this question. Today, they are focusing on Irenaean Theodicy which explores the idea that human suff...

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July 8, 2022

493 | Fair Trade | Shandra Brooks

Shandra Brooks of Salt Lake City shares her story of faith and how she found Community of Christ. Shandra has always been a deep thinker and questioner, and in Community of Christ, she has found a place where she can embrace ...

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July 5, 2022

A14 | Awaken to God's Presence | Micah 6:8 Lectio Divina

Minister Tyler Marz invites you into this meditation from Micah 6. Sit back, relax, and think about what it means to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly before God. Host: Tyler Marz Thanks for listening to Project Zion...

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July 1, 2022

492 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation | Charles Derry: First Re…

Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation is bringing you interviews with the presenters of the Spring 2022 Lecture Series. Today, we are joined by Andrew Bolton who shares about his presentation, " Charles Derry: First R...

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June 28, 2022

491 | Open Topics | Women’s Journey of Becoming, Part I

Community of Christ’s journey to the full inclusion of women in all aspects of church life took a long, long time. In fact it’s still unfolding. Karin Peter and Robin Linkhart share stories from their journeys which included ...

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June 24, 2022

490 | New'Brew | John

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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June 21, 2022

489 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation | Mark Hill Forscutt: Mor…

Project Zion is partnering with Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation to bring you interviews with the presenters of the Spring 2022 Lecture Series. Today, we are joined by Eric Paul Rogers who shares about his presen...

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June 17, 2022

488 | What's Brewing | Rio Grande Mission Center

What's Brewing in the Rio Grande mission center, you ask? Today we sit down with Humberto Tinsman who serves as a full-time minister for the Mission Center and the pastor of the Juan Tabo congregation. Humberto shares how his mission center is getting involved in their community and bringing minist…

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June 14, 2022

487 | Percolating on Faith | Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People

Percolating on Faith is exploring an age-old question--Why do bad things happen to good people? What are the theological assumptions behind this question and what does it say about humanity's desire to control our fate? It tu...

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June 10, 2022

486 | Chai Can't Even | Molly Bagley

Molly Bagley, a millennial in Community of Christ, shares about growing up in the church, her evolving and sometimes complicated relationship with the Restoration, but why she remains an enthusiastic participant with Communit...

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June 7, 2022

A13 | Awaken to God's Presence | Pride in the Temple

Minister Tyler Marz invites you into this meditation for Pride month. Sit back, relax, and think about how God is calling you to support the LGBTQIA+ community. Host: Tyler Marz Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! F...

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June 3, 2022

485 | Coffee Buzz | Financial Update June 2022

President Stassi Cramm shares candid, important updates about Community of Christ's finances. Our ability to live out Christ's mission is dependent on the generosity of members and friends of the church, and we hope you will take the time to consider how you can join in sharing Christ's peace with …

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May 31, 2022

484 | What's Brewing | Music Therapy

There are many ways followers of Jesus can provide ministry in their local context. Emily Salisbury, a Latter-day Seeker in Utah, shares how she is able to be present and bring peace to others as a music therapist, even in th...

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May 27, 2022

483 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation | What Were the Women to …

Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation is bringing you interviews with the presenters of the Spring 2022 Lecture Series. Today, we are joined by Sherry Mesle-Morain who shares about her upcoming presentation, " What We...

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May 24, 2022

482 | Fair Trade | Suzanne Scribner

Community of Christ elder Suzanne Scribner shares her story of conversion from the LDS church. Suzanne's belief in the Worth of All Persons and her roots in the Restoration helped make Community of Christ a place where she co...

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May 20, 2022

A12 | Awaken to God's Presence | Nonviolence

Minister Tyler Marz takes us through a meditation on nonviolence. As Community of Christ journeys together toward Jesus, the peaceful One. We hope you use this meditation to reflect on how God is calling you to participate in...

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