Episodes

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 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...

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Steve Veazey share the story of his life as a youngster in Paris Tennessee all the way through to his current role as Prophet-President of Community of Christ. Grab a cup of your favorite caffeine and settle in as Steve tells stories from each chapter of his life. Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stephen Veazey Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Co...

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: Isaiah. You can find the video of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/fbWAxREO3XE 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 musi...

Temple Tuesday is a video project sponsored by Latter-day Seeker Ministries that introduces the Temple to friends and members of Community of Christ. Every week host Joey Williams takes us to a new part of the Temple in Independence Missouri, and connects this important building to our mission of peace. Today on the podcast, Joey shares an update on this project and helpful tips on how you can use this resource in your homes and communities. You can find all of the Temple Tuesday videos here: h...

The Evangelist Blessing is an intentional prayer offered by an Evangelist for a person, family, or congregation hoping to deepen their relationship to God. In this episode, Susan Oxley and Kris Judd offer some insights on the Evangelist Blessing, including the process of preparation taken when receiving a blessing and how it unfolds from the Evangelist's perspective. Host: Carla Long Guest: Susan Oxley and Kris Judd Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instag...

Percolating on Faith is back and in this episode we are looking at Hell! Tony and Charmaine take us through the historical and theological development of Hell and pose the question whether an eternity of torment is reflective of the God we worship in Community of Christ. 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...

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 Sherry Mesle-Morain to share about her lecture, "Carl Mesle: Pastor in a Time of Turmoil." You can find her original lecture here https://youtu.be/Zid_aRUa1e4 Host: Karin Peter Guest: Sherry Mesle-Morain Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Eve...

Leslie Dalton shares her story of faith transition into Community of Christ. She started out in a fundamentalist Christian sect, converted to the LDS, and finally found her way to this denomination where she lives out her discipleship as an elder in the Salt Lake City congregation. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Leslie Dalton 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...

Each year Graceland University sends representatives to camps and reunions across the church to share about their experiences as Yellowjackets! Today, Mike Hoffman sits down with three of those Graceland Reps just before they venture out for a summer of sharing about their university. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Kinsey Collins, Molly Sharp, Santina Hernandez Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Every...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Spring 2021 Lecture Series. Today we have Gwendolyn Hawks-Blue and Bill Russell on to share about their lecture, "William T. Blue: A Lonely Spokesman for Black Saints." You can find a recording of their lecture here. William T. Blue’s article, “A Negro Pastor’s Look at Brotherhood.” Bill Russell's original article can be found on page 144: “William T. Blue: A Lonely Spokesman for Black...

Community of Christ has eight sacraments that point us to the God we worship. These sacraments have deep historical roots in our movement and have developed over time. In this episode, former First Presidency member, Peter Judd, shares about that historical development and what the sacraments mean in the life of the church today. Learn more about Community of Christ's sacraments here. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Peter Judd Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and I...

Mission continues even in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, President Scott Murphy shares some of the challenges and joys church members have experienced as they stay connected around the globe. 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, Atlant...

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: The Davidic Monarchy: David, Bathsheba, and the Me Too Movement. Find the video of this podcast here. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! ...

The word "atonement" often comes with a lot of theological assumptions about what is being discussed. However, did you know that the idea that God sent Jesus to die for our sins is only one out of many ways to view Jesus' death and resurrection? Today, we are looking at some alternative theological understandings that are rooted deeply in Christian tradition, history, and the belief that God is love. Chvala-Smith, Theologies of Atonement-Some Historic Christian Models Host: Carla Lon...

The Beyond the Walls choir is a global virtual choir sponsored by the Toronto Community of Christ congregation. It takes a lot of work to combine voices from all over the world and today Leandro Palacios joins us to give us a behind-the-scenes peek at this choir that has continued to keep so many connected to the joys of music during the pandemic. Learn more at www.centreplace.ca See the entire catalog of songs here. Host: Carla Long Guest: Leandro Palacios Thanks for listening to Project Zio...

Helping congregations and groups live our Mission Initiatives is no small task! Luckily, there is a way to break them down into small bite-size steps that can be transformative to a community. GROW is a process that helps congregations live Christ's mission as their own. Today on Project Zion, Art Woodcock shares all about it and how you can get involved, too! Host: Carla Long Guest: Art Woodcock Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outr...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Autumn Lecture Series. Today we have John Hamer on to share about his lecture, "Bishop R.C. Evans of Canada: From the RLDS First Presidency to Schismatic Church Leader". You can view John's original lecture here. Host: Karin Peter Guest: John Hamer Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Ever...

Dan Gregory has served Community of Christ in a variety of roles. As a gay man who was employed by the church before the USA National Conference, he has faced difficult decisions surrounding ministry and life. Today on the podcast, Dan shares how his drive for justice and Christ's mission of peace keeps him engaged and excited about his community of faith. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Dan Gregory Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and O...

Mission burns brightly across the globe. Grab a cup of your favorite English tea and give this podcast a listen. Get to know more about Apostle Richard James and all the life-changing ways Community of Christ is living out mission across the Eurasia Mission Field. Refreshing, inspiring, and innovative. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Richard James Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Co...

Celebrate PRIDE month with Harmony! Catch up on all the latest news and coming events as Harmony continues to blossom and grow in advocacy, education, and resources for LGBTQIA+ in Community of Christ with a shared vision of full participation. To learn more about Harmony check out the website at: https://www.harmony.lgbt To find out how your part of the world is celebrating PRIDE in 2021 check out: https://www.gaycities.com/events/pride (USA) https://www.iglta.org/Events/Gay-Pride-Calendar (in...

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: The Prophets: Joshua and Judges and the Entry into Canaan Find the video of this podcast here. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro a...

First Presidency member Stassi Cramm shares updates on next steps for the church, upcoming events, and information on our next financial update. 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 © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyrig...

Headwaters Mission Center functions with a full volunteer staff. Today they share how their team puts their skills together to ensure the mission center stays connected, supported, and spiritually fed. Host: Carla Long Guests: Colleen Hancock, Karen Hill, Serena Sato, Chris Davisdon, Matt Davisdon 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 Bria...

Chapter Two of joining Community of Christ and leaving the faith of your childhood. Brittany takes us through the many layers of transitioning into new theology and culture with the recognition that every seeker represents a unique life. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Brittany Mangelson 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....