Episodes

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-Blue 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. M...

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 Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,”...

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 Charmaine Chvala-Smith 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, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a...

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 looks at Lamoni and Independence. Host: Karin Peter Guests: Lachlan Mackay, Tony Chvala-Smith 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 #28...

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 Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik,...

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 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...

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 Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of th...

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 Christian Church. Explain, explore, and experience the New Testament. This month's text: The Pastoral Letters. Download the Transcript. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and I...

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 and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMus...

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 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, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de...

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! 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, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umc...

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 looks at the Plano period. Host: Karin Peter Guests: Lachlan Mackay, Tony Chvala-Smith 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. Musi...

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: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith 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, admin. General Board of Global Mi...

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 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, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta,...

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 permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, ...

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 Christian Church. Explain, explore, and experience the New Testament. This month's text: Philippians. Download the Transcript. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!...

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 international church both in the worship space and those joining online from across the globe. World Conference 2023 information: https://cofchrist.org/2023-world-conference/ Contact Karin for more information: kpeter@cofchrist.org Thanks for listening to Project Zion P...

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 Julie Wheaton Guest: Kenzlee Frizzell 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, admin. General Board of Glo...

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 Church Peace and Justice Committee. The Peace and Justice Team is working for a just peace in Israel/Palestine guided by Community of Christ’s Enduring Principles and the World Conference resolution on Israel/Palestine of 2016: Resolved, That Community of Christ specifically ...

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 looks at the Nauvoo period. Host: Karin Peter Guests: Lachlan Mackay, Tony Chvala-Smith 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. Mus...

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 Mangelson Guest: Alisha Bowen 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, admin. General Board of Global Ministries...

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! 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, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@u...

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 Violence and various nonviolent responses. Poignant stories from Monica, Marketer, and Kuzma make it up-close and personal. Link to all five USA Nonviolence Conversations, support docs and resources: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5ypc7ld6fj632eo/AABXRORdUw9tSJ5uOvvqeR91a?dl=0 Princi...

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 story. 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, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a...