Episodes

Gina Colvin is back with an update on her faith transition into Community of Christ. You can listen to her first interview here: http://www.projectzionpodcast.org/episode-187-gina-colvins-walk-with-god-and-community/ Today she is back to share about ministry and life since World Conference. You can find Gina's podcast A Thoughtful Faith here: https://www.athoughtfulfaith.org Host Brittany Mangelson Guest: Gina Colvin Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Inst...

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 Community of Christ. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Laura Harder Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: ...

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 of Christ to this day. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Wendy Eaton 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...

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: Carla Long Guest: Katie Harmon McLaughlin Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For...

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 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. ...

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 Impact I - Drought, Flood, Sea” and "Human Impact II - Glaciers, Oceans, and Our Response". Find Dr. Richard Waugh's presentations here and here. Hosts: Susan Oxley Guest: Richard Waugh Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro a...

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 movement. Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with per...

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 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....

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 Christ in various roles. Host: Linda Booth Guest: Scott Murphy 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. ...

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 Testament. This month's episode: She'Brew. Host: Karin Peter Guest: 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 ...

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 being called and serving in the Council to Twelve. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: 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 #...

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, culture, and theology, and the connecting points with Americana musical theater. You can purchase Jake's first book, "Mormons, Musical theater and Belonging in America" here: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/catalog/35zqz6ys9780252042515.html Thanks for listening to Pr...

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 the Rio Grande Mission Center. Guest: Humberto Tinsman Host: Mike Hoffman 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 ...

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 experiences? Today as part of our Holy Grounds series, Nancy Ross and Brittany Mangelson discuss these questions and more. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Nancy Ross Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music use...

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 denomination. Recognizing that God shows up even in our deepest questioning, they offer hope for those going through a faith transition. Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro a...

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! 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@umcmi...

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 her hope in the midst of challenging times. Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stassi Cramm 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 © ...

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 Testament. This month’s episode: Jeremiah: The Weeping Prophet. Host: Karin Peter 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,” Commu...

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 Horizon: The Competing Theological Visions of Elbert A. Smith and Roy Cheville" View Tony's original lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPRoZFGC2jY&feature=youtu.be Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on F...

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 lobbying for systemic change that helps abolish poverty, end suffering, and upholds the worth of all. Host: Carla Long Guest: Stephen Donahoe Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcas...

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 that came from his ministry. In today's episode of Percolating on Faith, we'll look at that relationship and the variety of perspectives members of Community of Christ hold. Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! ...

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 Gardner and David Brock You can learn more about the Evangelist Blessing with Susan Oxley and Kris Judd here: http://www.projectzionpodcast.org/396-holy-grounds-evangelist-blessing/ Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro ...

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 presentation, “Biodiversity Loss - The Fraying Tapestry of Life." Find Dr. Phoebe Barnard's presentation here: https://youtu.be/MwMAPZ_V6m8 Hosts: Laurie Gordon, Susi Wight Guest: Dr. Phoebe Barnard Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! ...

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 Come Out of the House?" The Life and Legacy of Alice Smith Edwards" Paul's original lecture can be found here: https://youtu.be/K3R66EOFTzo Host: Karin Peter Guest: Paul Edwards Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and ...