Episodes

423 | Coffee in The Swarm | Laura Harder
Oct. 19, 2021

423 | Coffee in The Swarm | Laura Harder

Today's episode of Coffee in The Swarm was recorded IN the Swarm at Graceland University! Laura Harder, President of the Council of House Chaplains and one of the Graceland Student Government officers, sits down with Mike Hoffman to talk about life at Graceland and her hopes for the future of Commu…

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422 | Cuppa Joe | Women in Community of Christ History | Audentia Smith Anderson and Vida Elizabeth Smith
Oct. 15, 2021

422 | Cuppa Joe | Women in Community of Christ History | Audentia Smi…

Cuppa Joe is taking a look at important women in Community of Christ history. Today, we are learning about Audentia Smith Anderson and Vida Elizabeth Smith. Two cousins whose hymnody and print publications influence Community...

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421 | Holy Grounds | Prayer
Oct. 12, 2021

421 | Holy Grounds | Prayer

Today we're talking about the spiritual practice of prayer. How does our image of God change the way we pray? Do we need to be faithful or free of doubt in order to pray? What can we do if we're struggling with prayer? These questions and more are explored as part of our Holy Grounds series. Host: …

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420 | What's Brewing | Learning in Ministry in Utah
Oct. 8, 2021

420 | What's Brewing | Learning in Ministry in Utah

Two Latter-day Seekers ministers share stories from their ministry walking with seekers who are renewing their relationship with God. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: JoAnn Fisher and Carla Long Thanks for listening to Project Zio...

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419 | Climate Brewing | Human Impact
Oct. 6, 2021

419 | Climate Brewing | Human Impact

Climate Brewing features the presenters of the Climate Change Colloquy put on by the North American Climate Justice Team of Community of Christ. Today we are hearing from Dr. Richard Waugh about his presentation, “Human Impac...

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418 | Percolating on Faith | Big Tent Analogy
Oct. 5, 2021

418 | Percolating on Faith | Big Tent Analogy

Community of Christ has been called "wishy-washy" or a church where "anything goes" but are we really? Today as part of our Percolating on Faith series, we're exploring the "big tent" or "wide umbrella" analogies that are rooted in our core values that have been with us since the beginning of our m…

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417 | Cuppa Joe | The Wives of Joseph Smith III | Ada Clark
Oct. 1, 2021

417 | Cuppa Joe | The Wives of Joseph Smith III | Ada Clark

Cuppa Joe is taking a look at the three wives of Joseph Smith III. In this episode, we are introduced to his third wife, Ada Clark. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Wendy Eaton Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us ...

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416 | Coffee Buzz | Scott Murphy: Life, Leadership, and Ministry
Sept. 28, 2021

416 | Coffee Buzz | Scott Murphy: Life, Leadership, and Ministry

Grab your favorite brew and listen in about the life and ministry of President Scott Murphy. Scott shares stories from his youth, his growing call to ministry, and some of the opportunities he's had to serve Community of Chri...

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415 | He'Brew | She'Brew
Sept. 24, 2021

415 | He'Brew | She'Brew

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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414 | First There Were Two: Women in the Twelve
Sept. 21, 2021

414 | First There Were Two: Women in the Twelve

In 1998, Gail Mengel and Linda Booth were ordained Apostles in Community of Christ. As the first two women to enter into the Council, they faced unique challenges and historic opportunities. Today, Linda shares her experience...

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413 | Mormons, Musical Theater and Belonging in America | Jake Johnson
Sept. 17, 2021

413 | Mormons, Musical Theater and Belonging in America | Jake Johnson

Religion and musical theater have an undeniable impact on society and culture, but is there something that connects them to each other? In this episode, Jake Johnson shares some of his research exploring Restoration history, ...

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412 | Coffee in The Swarm | Humberto Tinsman
Sept. 14, 2021

412 | Coffee in The Swarm | Humberto Tinsman

Today on Coffee In The Swarm, Mike revisits with Humberto Tinsman to get an update on his time was the graduate assistant for campus ministries at Graceland as well as his new role working for the Juan Tabo Congregation in th...

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411 | Holy Grounds | Reframing Prayer After a Faith Transition
Sept. 10, 2021

411 | Holy Grounds | Reframing Prayer After a Faith Transition

Navigating prayer during and after a faith transition can be difficult. How does our relationship with God expand when we shift our understanding of this spiritual practice? How do we approach God in the midst of difficult ex...

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410 | Percolating on Faith | Deconstructing Faith From Chaos to Peace
Sept. 7, 2021

410 | Percolating on Faith | Deconstructing Faith From Chaos to Peace

In this episode, our Percolating on Faith team shares about deconstructing faith and faith transitions. They speak from their personal stories as well as the deconstruction Community of Christ has experienced as a denominatio...

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409 | Cuppa Joe | The Wives of Joseph Smith III | Bertha Madison
Sept. 3, 2021

409 | Cuppa Joe | The Wives of Joseph Smith III | Bertha Madison

Cuppa Joe is taking a look at the three wives of Joseph Smith III. In this episode, we are introduced to his second wife, Bertha Madison. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Wendy Eaton Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Foll...

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408 | Coffee Buzz | Supporting Christ's Mission
Aug. 31, 2021

408 | Coffee Buzz | Supporting Christ's Mission

Community of Christ recently sent a survey to over 15,000 individuals about their generosity to local and worldwide mission tithes. Today on the podcast, Stassi Cramm goes over the results of that survey and shares what gives...

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407 | He'Brew | Jeremiah: The Weeping Prophet
Aug. 26, 2021

407 | He'Brew | Jeremiah: The Weeping Prophet

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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406 | Historic Sites Foundation Spring Lecture Series | Storm Clouds on the Horizon: The Competing Theological Visions of Elbert A. Smith and Roy Cheville
Aug. 24, 2021

406 | Historic Sites Foundation Spring Lecture Series | Storm Clouds …

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Spring 2021 Lecture Series. Today we have on Tony Chvala-Smith to share about his lecture, "Storm Clouds on the Ho...

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405 | What's Brewing | Friends Committee on National Legislation
Aug. 20, 2021

405 | What's Brewing | Friends Committee on National Legislation

Supporting Christ's mission of peace is not just an act of sitting in church pews. Today as part of our What's Brewing series, Stephen Donahoe shares about his work with Friends Committee on National Legislation; a Quaker peace and justice advocacy organization. For Stephen, living his faith means …

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404 | Percolating on Faith | Joseph Smith Jr.
Aug. 17, 2021

404 | Percolating on Faith | Joseph Smith Jr.

Joseph Smith Jr. occupies a lot of mental space for seekers and friends of the Restoration. Community of Christ has an evolving relationship with Joseph that has liberated us from needing to hang on every word or teaching tha...

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403 | Holy Grounds | Evangelist Blessing | Jane Gardner and David Brock
Aug. 13, 2021

403 | Holy Grounds | Evangelist Blessing | Jane Gardner and David Bro…

Sharing stories and insights from their ministry as Evangelists, Jane Gardner and David Brock offer further understanding to this sacrament and share how it has changed and expanded over the years. Host: Cara Long Guest: Jane...

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402 | Climate Brewing | Biodiversity Loss - The Fraying Tapestry of Life
Aug. 11, 2021

402 | Climate Brewing | Biodiversity Loss - The Fraying Tapestry of L…

Climate Brewing is our series featuring the presenters of the Climate Change Colloquy put on by the North American Climate Justice Team of Community of Christ. Today we are hearing from Dr. Phoebe Barnard about her presentati...

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401 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation Spring Lecture Series | "When Will the Little Woman Come Out of the House?" The Life and Legacy of Alice Smith Edwards
Aug. 10, 2021

401 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation Spring Lecture Series | "…

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Spring 2021 Lecture Series. Today we have on Paul Edwards to share about his lecture, "When Will the Little Woman ...

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400 | Cuppa Joe | The Wives of Joseph Smith III: Emmeline Griswold
Aug. 6, 2021

400 | Cuppa Joe | The Wives of Joseph Smith III: Emmeline Griswold

Cuppa Joe is taking a look at the three wives of Joseph Smith III. In this episode, we are introduced to his first wife, Emmeline Griswold, who tragically lost her life far sooner than expected. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Wendy...

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