Episodes

Feb. 4, 2022

452 | Coffee in The Swarm | Lexie Frazier

We're back in The Swarm at Graceland University! Listen as Lexie Frazier shares her experiences at Graceland and her hopes for Community of Christ. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Lexie Frazier Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used w…

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Feb. 1, 2022

451 | Open Topics | Faithful Disagreement

Doctrine and Covenants 161 affirms that creating community is difficult. Since 2012, our 12 principles of Faithful Disagreement have helped guide Community of Christ through those difficulties. Today on the podcast, First Pre...

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Jan. 28, 2022

450 | New'Brew | Mark

Welcome to our first official episode of New'Brew! Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine, for an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet prophetic text of the New Testament. Explain, explore, and experience the text. This month's episode: Mark. H…

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Jan. 25, 2022

449 | Coffee Buzz | First Presidency Priorities

Community of Christ's First Presidency are stewards and advocates for the mission of the church. This month on Coffee Buzz, President Veazey shares the focus and top priorities of World Church leadership and how they are encouraging disciples to live out Christ's mission in their local context. Hos…

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Jan. 21, 2022

448 | Fair Trade | Michelle Wilde

Faith transitions are often complex and touch every aspect of a person's life. Today on Fair Trade, new member Michelle Wilde shares her story of growing up LDS, serving a mission in Independence, Missouri, and eventually joining Community of Christ. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Michelle Wilde T…

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Jan. 18, 2022

447 | Cuppa Joe | Emma Smith's Later Years

Cuppa Joe is back with a conversation about the matriarch of Community of Christ: Emma Smith. Today we are looking at Emma's later years and highlighting some lesser-known details and stories from her life in Nauvoo after Jos...

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Jan. 14, 2022

446 | New'Brew | Intro

Introducing New'Brew! In 2022, our guides Tony and Charmaine will be taking us on an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet prophetic text of the New Testament. Explain, explore, and experience the New Testament in a way you've never experienc…

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Jan. 11, 2022

445 | Percolating on Faith | Racism and the Moral Logic of the Incarn…

On this important episode of Percolating on Faith, Tony and Carla explore the theological reasons for Christians to be actively engaged in the work of anti-racism. Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony Chvala-Smith Thanks for listenin...

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Jan. 7, 2022

444 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation Fall 2021 Lecture Series …

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Fall 2021 Lecture Series. Today we have on Kerstin Jeske and Eva M. Erickson to share about their lecture, “The Ch...

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Jan. 4, 2022

443 | What's Brewing | Children's Peace Pavilion

The Children's Peace Pavilion in Independence, Missouri is getting an upgrade! Now called simply The Peace Pavilion, it has been expanded to include exhibits and activities for not only children, but for everyone! On this episode in our What's Brewing series, we are hearing all about the new space,…

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Dec. 31, 2021

442 | She'Brew | Ruth and Esther

Our year of He'Brew is coming to a close! Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine, for one final adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet prophetic text of the Hebrew Scriptures. Explain, explore, and experience the Old Testament. This month's episo…

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Dec. 28, 2021

ES 94 | Coffee Connect | Who Is My Neighbor?

Retired Apostle Linda Booth shares three stories that answer the question Jesus asked in Luke chapter 10, "Who is my neighbor?" Host: Linda Booth Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagr...

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Dec. 24, 2021

ES 93 | Coffee Connect | Welcome The Christ Child

On this Christmas Eve episode of Coffee Connect, Linda Booth shares two stories of welcoming the Christ child. Merry Christmas from the Project Zion team! Host: Linda Booth Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow...

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Dec. 21, 2021

441 | Cuppa Joe | Christmas in Church History

This episode of Cuppa Joe takes us back in time to celebrate Christmas in Community of Christ's past. Hear stories from the Reorganization period filled with tea parties, hymn writing, and how the traditions of Christmas in the United States were forming in the mid to late 1800's. Host: Karin Peter…

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Dec. 17, 2021

440 | Coffee Buzz | Advent Reflections from Scott Murphy

President Scott Murphy shares reflections on Advent and how the story of Christmas brings him hope and a resolve to live Christ's mission every day. Host: Linda Booth Guest: Scott Murphy Thanks for listening to Project Zion P...

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Dec. 14, 2021

439 | Coffee in The Swarm | Ben Long

Today Project Zion is back in The Swarm at Graceland University. This time we're sitting down with Graceland junior and Agape house president, Ben Long, to talk about his experiences in college, in Community of Christ, as well as his hopes for the future. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Ben Long Thanks f…

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Dec. 10, 2021

438 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation Fall 2021 Lecture Series …

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Fall 2021 Lecture Series. Today we have on Apostle Richard James to share about his lecture, “Community of Christ ...

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Dec. 7, 2021

437 | Percolating on Faith | RLDS Preaching Charts

This month's Percolating on Faith conversation is a blast from the past! Today we're talking about the preaching charts RLDS missionaries used as they taught the church's theology in the early to mid 20th century. You can find a video of this podcast and see one of the preaching charts here: https:…

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Dec. 3, 2021

436 | What's Brewing | HealthEd Connect

HealthEd Connect is a non profit founded by members of Community of Christ. Their mission is to "empower women and children through evidence-based health, education, and advocacy programs." They are located in four countries and provide health care and education through local, grassroots efforts. I…

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Nov. 30, 2021

435 | Coffee in The Swarm | Jullie Wheaton

Today we're back in the Swarm at Graceland University talking to Jullie Wheaton. Jullie is a music education major, plays volleyball, is in InSpire; Community of Christ's missional ministry practicum, and on the Academic Student Council representing her house, Shalom. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Jull…

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Nov. 26, 2021

434 | He'Brew | Job

Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine, for an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet prophetic text of the Hebrew Scriptures. Explain, explore, and experience the Old Test...

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Nov. 24, 2021

ES 92 | Living Restoration

Robin's sermon and remarks were excerpted from the November 7, 2021 service of Beyond the Walls. To view the complete service: https://youtu.be/-FI_F4ZyUSc. You can find out more about the "Beyond the Walls" global ministry at https://www.centreplace.ca/. Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcas…

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Nov. 23, 2021

433 | Coffee Buzz | New Digital Landscape, Giving Tuesday, and Gratit…

First Presidency member Stassi Cramm sits down with Linda Booth to talk about the new digital landscape of Community of Christ, Giving Tuesday, and how she sees gratitude as an important part of her discipleship. Host: Linda ...

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Nov. 19, 2021

432 | Open Topics | Apostle Barbara Carter's Life and Ministry

Apostle Barbara Carter shares her journey with ministry in Community of Christ. Barbara was among the first pioneering women to enter into World Church leadership. She became one of the first women to be ordained a bishop an...

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